Twins (Kremer) v Padres (Mize), 8/22 @ 7:40pm CT

[HarmonK03]

Just now, Saxophone Joe said:

Team has not shown much of a “step on their throat” gene the whole season. 

But if Bell is the supposed leader that everyone makes him out to be, that is the exact situation he needs to produce in and he doesn't do it nearly enough.

[S Bart]

This dude has 31 out of 32 saves

[Saxophone Joe]

Buck swings at a neck-high pitch.

Morneau: “This is why San Diego is so dangerous…”

[IndyTwinsFan]

1 minute ago, HarmonK03 said:

Maybe we need to quit relying on fringe veterans to be key contributors and not carry a third catcher that won't play.  He is here for a situation that may occur once or twice a week.

Agree completely.  But do Jeremy Zoll and Tom Pohlad share that same viewpoint?  I have my doubts.

[Aggies7]

lol the Padres are hot right now. They’re doing everything right. It just is what it is 

[SE23]

3 minutes ago, IndyTwinsFan said:

Finding better offensive players, as would finding and using better defensive players would help.  More competent starting pitcher depth would also be nice.

Seems like a bit too much to ask for in one offseason. 

I am of the belief that our pitching will be good in '27. (With 1 or 2 FA signings possible?) It is hitters, defenders and base runners we need! Farm system should help. Maybe a legit bat acquired by trade? 

[Aggies7]

Meh. Not even the worst loss of the week. 

[S Bart]

Just now, SE23 said:

I am of the belief that our pitching will be good in '27. (With 1 or 2 FA signings possible?) It is hitters, defenders and base runners we need! Farm system should help. Maybe a legit bat acquired by trade? 

Ron Marinaccio just signed,,oboy

[Permanent Twins Fan]

Twins played about 12 of the 27 outs today.

[S Bart]

Just now, SE23 said:

I am of the belief that our pitching will be good in '27. (With 1 or 2 FA signings possible?) It is hitters, defenders and base runners we need! Farm system should help. Maybe a legit bat acquired by trade? 

LEGIT

[mrmpls]

1 minute ago, S Bart said:

Somebody needs to do something to help him...or go back on the IL for a broken toenail or something

he should of went to st paul for a few games ,   but he is special       and feels he dont need to , its his contractual right ,     but does it help the team  NO

[Peter]

Another blown lead into a gut wrenching devastating loss!!! Tired of this 💩💩💩beyond frustrating and livid about this!!😡🤬😤

[Permanent Twins Fan]

We better sweep the SacraVegasnotOakland Athletics. 

[Aggies7]

Just now, S Bart said:

Ron Marinaccio just signed,,oboy

Is that the guy from Charles in charge?

[IndyTwinsFan]

1 minute ago, SE23 said:

I am of the belief that our pitching will be good in '27. (With 1 or 2 FA signings possible?) It is hitters, defenders and base runners we need! Farm system should help. Maybe a legit bat acquired by trade? 

Agreed.  I'm not saying that our starting pitching is bad.  I was saying that our depth could be better. 

[Permanent Twins Fan]

Still only 1 game out of the wild card, but we got passed by Cleveland and Toronto today. 4 games out of division still.

[Aggies7]

Just now, Permanent Twins Fan said:

Still only 1 game out of the wild card, but we got passed by Cleveland and Toronto today. 4 games out of division still.

Royals have won 7 in row. They aren’t that far behind 😂 

[mrmpls]

2 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

lol the Padres are hot right now. They’re doing everything right. It just is what it is 

Twins have to play perfect and even get a few breaks--  or  we see what were watching !!   zero Killer instict and no real Leaders on the field

[HarmonK03]

3 minutes ago, IndyTwinsFan said:

Agree completely.  But do Jeremy Zoll and Tom Pohlad share that same viewpoint?  I have my doubts.

Zoll should be the one leading this process, Pohlad should have nothing to do with player personnel decisions.  He should only have a say if it related to the budget.

[Saxophone Joe]

This loss will keep Derek Shelton up (and drinking?) all night 💀

[mrmpls]

7 minutes ago, HarmonK03 said:

But if Bell is the supposed leader that everyone makes him out to be, that is the exact situation he needs to produce in and he doesn't do it nearly enough.

Locker room Leader is all ******** for p.r. reasons  ive never fallen for it

[Mortimerkenny21]

Just now, Saxophone Joe said:

This loss will keep Derek Shelton up (and drinking?) all night 💀

As opposed to the rest of us. 🤷🍺

[mrmpls]

63-67- its over

[Saxophone Joe]

2 minutes ago, Mortimerkenny21 said:

As opposed to the rest of us. 🤷🍺

Ha! True.

Well, screw this, I’m watching Seinfeld and going to bed. Had enough. Catch ya on the flip side ✌🏼

[Danchat]

Just checking in... is this the new worst loss of the season?

[Permanent Twins Fan]

 

3 minutes ago, mrmpls said:

63-66- its over

*63-67 actually

 

[Aggies7]

5 minutes ago, Danchat said:

Just checking in... is this the new worst loss of the season?

Not even the worst in the last 7 days 

[mrmpls]

1 minute ago, Aggies7 said:

Not even the worst in the last 7 days 

ask Peter

[Mortimerkenny21]

We're in peril, like sinking ship type stuff. Nobody wants this.

[RpR]