Game 18 - Twins vs Red Sox - 4/24

[Seth Stohs]

Twins Lineup:

 

Denard Span CF

Jamey Carroll SS

Joe Mauer C

Josh Willingham LF

Justin Morneau DH

Ryan Doumit C

Danny Valencia 3B

Chris Parmelee RF

Trevor Plouffe 2B

 

SP: Nick Blackburn

 

Red Sox Lineup:

 

Mike Aviles SS

Ryan Sweeney RF

Dustin Pedroia 2B

Adrian Gonzalez 1B

David Ortiz DH

Kevin Youkilis 3B

Cody Ross LF

Marlon Byrd CF

Kelly Shoppach C

 

SP: Josh Beckett

[James]

Seth, something is wrong here. I'm assuming either Mauer of Doumit is actually playing first. Two catchers seems a little redundant.

[Guest USAFChief]

Plouffe at second against a RHer. Interesting.

[Dougmancaveitch]

Seth, something is wrong here. I'm assuming either Mauer of Doumit is actually playing first. Two catchers seems a little redundant.

Its a bold move.

[Neinstein]

should try 2 Catchers when Liriano's pitching.

[Ultima Ratio]

Mauer is at 1B

[James]

Mauer is at 1B

That is what I assumed. I was hoping someone would make the pun and say "nice catch". Too bad.

[ashbury]

I was hoping someone would make the pun and say "nice catch". Too bad.

I think it's somewhere in this thread. Checking again... ah yes, one post up from mine.

[Seth Stohs]

Ah, fun with Nick Blackburn!! I mean, for Red Sox hitters!

[Ultima Ratio]

Another great day to be Twins fan (tongue in cheek)!

[Guest USAFChief]

Prediction: in there post game, we'll read Blackburn was "too strong" after 10 days off.

[striker_86]

Cant believe he got out of there only giving up 3 runs....we'll see how long Blackburn lasts tonight....

[Ultima Ratio]

Has anyone else noticed the Willingham looks much more passive at the plate the past three games and this AB, rather than attacking pitches?

[Ultima Ratio]

And Morneau continues to be way too aggressive.

[Ultima Ratio]

Way to fight Justin!!! Great comeback in that AB!!!

[striker_86]

heck of an at bat by Justin.

[striker_86]

followed by a terrible at bat by Doumit....

[Ultima Ratio]

And why not take another pitch Danny? Put pressure on on struggling pitcher close to being tossed for arguing!

[Scheherezade]

One run on one hit isn't so bad, but Morneau/Doumit/Valencia were definitely thinking only grandslam.

[Guest USAFChief]

How do you only get one out of that?

[Ultima Ratio]

Three guys walk in front of you.... so you swing at the first pitch. Get a better plate approach... that goes for the entire team but Doumit and Danny especially in that inning. Careful chief, you'll soon be attacked for daring to make critical comments.

[Kneelb4zerg]

Valencia didn't swing at the first pitch. Agree that Doumit had a bad AB.

[twinsnorth49]

Three guys walk in front of you.... so you swing at the first pitch. Get a better plate approach... that goes for the entire team but Doumit and Danny especially in that inning. Careful chief, you'll soon be attacked for daring to make critical comments.

Tonight in the peanut gallery...... Statler and Waldorf!

[Ultima Ratio]

Tonight in the peanut gallery...... Statler and Waldorf!

Good one. Smiling faces all around.

[gil4]

Prediction: in there post game, we'll read Blackburn was "too strong" after 10 days off.

It's now the top of the 3rd. If we have to wait for the post-game to hear it, I will be surprised.

[twinsnorth49]

Let's get some hits!!!

[Ultima Ratio]

What do we have now, one or two quality starts on the year? Well, at least they're trying hard and with good sportsmanship!

[mikeee]

I hear boo-birds!

[gil4]

We have 13 pitchers. Can we try another one?

[Kneelb4zerg]

I hear boo-birds!

Hope they are booing Mauer since he's obviously the main problem with this team!!!