Game Thread: Twins@Indians 8/25 12:05PM

[ashbury]

Doumit took a year and a half to wind up and throw that ball to first.

 

Had to take time to properly frame it first.

[IdahoPilgrim]

So just why exactly is that rule in the book anyway - dropped 3rd strikes?

[ashbury]

So just why exactly is that rule in the book anyway - dropped 3rd strikes?

 

Harks back to the very early days of baseball, when it was required that every out be recorded as a result of a fielding act. The strikeout had to be caught as though (on the third try) the bat had been put on the ball.

[IdahoPilgrim]

Harks back to the very early days of baseball, when it was required that every out be recorded as a result of a fielding act. The strikeout had to be caught as though (on the third try) the bat had been put on the ball.

 

Thanks. Always wondered about that.

[Beezer07]

Harks back to the very early days of baseball, when it was required that every out be recorded as a result of a fielding act. The strikeout had to be caught as though (on the third try) the bat had been put on the ball.

 

Are we talking "you can throw the ball at the player to get an out" early days, or later than that?

[IdahoPilgrim]

 

Cleveland Keystone Cops

[stringer bell]

The Tribe doesn't deserve to win this game, for sure. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see them (the Twins) not score after all the charity Cleveland has provided.

[Beezer07]

Willingham K, Doumit gets a walk, Plouffe DP

[ashbury]

Are we talking "you can throw the ball at the player to get an out" early days, or later than that?

 

Pretty much. Soaking the runner sounds more like Town Ball, but all those variants were more about athleticism on defense than about pitching and batting for power. "The Scientific Game" as opposed to just brute bashing and throwing.

[IdahoPilgrim]

Is it possible to give both teams an L? Neither has earned a W.

[ashbury]

Willingham K, Doumit gets a walk, Plouffe DP

 

Reasonable call, let's see how it plays out.

 

Here's mine: Willingham DH, Doumit traded, Plouffe non-tendered. Have to wait for next Spring to find out.

[ashbury]

 

Cleveland Keystone Cops

 

Also the Cuyahoga River championship Vintage Town Ball League team of 1913.

[stringer bell]

Horrible, just horrible. BTW, I'm sick of the announcers clamoring for a bunt with a runner on second and no outs and I'm really sick of hearing how inexperienced the Twins' position players are.

[Squirrel]

argh. back to cleaning, organizing, hanging pictures, etc.

[stringer bell]

Honestly, I have seen better-played Little League games. Tons of Ks, tons of walks, tons of misplays.

[ashbury]

Willingham K, Doumit gets a walk, Plouffe DP

 

Off in the details, but the big picture was exactly right.

[IdahoPilgrim]

Honestly, I have seen better-played Little League games. Tons of Ks, tons of walks, tons of misplays.

 

Yep. Classic 1-1 pitchers duel.

[IdahoPilgrim]

Florimon! Ramirez! Yes!

 

Watching that play makes up for having to sit through the previous three innings.

[Squirrel]

Okay ... no replay was shown on that (watching the Indians feed) ... was there a replay in MN? Was he out?

[IdahoPilgrim]

Okay ... no replay was shown on that (watching the Indians feed) ... was there a replay in MN? Was he out?

 

Looked like it - got the tag on the right shoulder/arm just before he reached.

 

Edit: Just saw another angle. He was safe. But I'll take it.

[stringer bell]

Okay ... no replay was shown on that (watching the Indians feed) ... was there a replay in MN? Was he out?

Just shows what will happen with replay. From one angle it sure looked like Florimon tagged him on the shoulder, but the second view showed Pedro missed him with a great slide by Swisher.

[glunn]

I have to go to a DOG'S birthday party tonight. Wife making me go to Petco to buy a present.

[Squirrel]

**** it. And I'm not going anywhere. I'm just gonna sit here and stew.

[glunn]

I am almost glad for that homer -- it reduces the chances of extra innings.

[Ultima Ratio]

I have to go to a DOG'S birthday party tonight. Wife making me go to Petco to buy a present.

 

No offense but...

 

Pathetic.

[Squirrel]

I have to go to a DOG'S birthday party tonight. Wife making me go to Petco to buy a present.

 

Get a really obnoxious sounding squeaky chew toy. The dog won't care, but it might make the owners think twice about throwing a birthday party for a dog.

[IdahoPilgrim]

I have to go to a DOG'S birthday party tonight. Wife making me go to Petco to buy a present.

 

I've never been to a dog's birthday party. Do you have to bring one gift or seven?

[glunn]

No offense but...

 

Pathetic.

 

No offense taken.

[glunn]

Get a really obnoxious sounding squeaky chew toy. The dog won't care, but it might make the owners think twice about throwing a birthday party for a dog.

 

I like that idea. Unfortunately, this dog is probably too elite to play with such a toy.

[Squirrel]

No offense but...

 

Pathetic.

 

This game is more pathetic.