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And here it is… September. It’s not just a song by Earth, Wind and Fire this year. This September we might remember. The Twins enter the month with a 1.5 game lead over the Angels for that final playoff spot and just a game behind the Yankees for that first wild card spot.
Up in these parts… people start closing up the cabins and lake homes Labor Day weekend. NOT THIS YEAR… the Twins are extending summer for us all.
“Ba-De-Ya - Never was a cloudy day”.
Enjoy!!!
Here are some things to think about:
1. Fargo – With an estimated population of 125,000, Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota. However, since I have been a 28 year resident of Grand Forks, with Fargo being a rival in most everything, I must do whatever I can to diminish that 'largest city' accomplishment. So… congratulations, Fargo, on being the largest city in North Dakota. I offer this congratulations with the same level of sincerity that I displayed while congratulating International Falls for being warmer than Warroad last January. The rivalry has developed from UND vs. NDSU. You’ll notice I put UND first… that was intentional and subliminal for those who don’t have a dog in the fight. Over the years, North Dakotans have gotten used to life’s disappointments and this familiarity is why so many of them moved to Fargo.
2. Our Twins – After the sweep of the White Sox, the Twins wrap up a fine month of August with a 17-10 record. I’m not going to question it. I’m not going to try to explain it, I’m not going to ask for an explanation, I’m just going to enjoy this. It’s the same attitude I have when I come home from work and there is a cheesecake on the counter that wasn’t there when I left.
3. The Royals – Remember at the end of July and the Royals had won something like 500 games in a row? The Royals got aggressive at the Trade Deadline picking up 4 players, or something like that, for the stretch run. Remember at the end of July, the Twins had fallen back in the pack, and had quickly traded off a couple of vets? It’s clear that neither franchise understands what is supposed to happen after these moves are made.
4. Today’s Joe M Conversation:
Maddon: Take a look at these two… don’t they look great?
McCarthy: Why on Earth are you dressed like a chicken?
Maddon: He looks great.
Mauer: And… you are dressed like a… is that an egg?
Montana: Yep… I’m an egg
McCarthy: What is going on?
Maddon: I dressed them this way.
Morgan: It was his suggestion… tt’s the only reason I’d dress like a Chicken.
McCarthy: Again… I got to ask why they are dressed this way.
Maddon: They are going to race so we can decide it once and for all.
5. Odd Jobs – My wife gave me a list of 8 odd-jobs to do. I did as she requested and completed jobs one, three, five and seven. My wife was disappointed with me but she needs to choose her words more carefully.
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Lineups:
ROYALS
Whit Merrifield 2B
Lorenzo Cain CF
Melky Cabrera LF
Eric Hosmer 1B
Salvador Perez C
Mike Moustakas 3B
Jorge Bonifacio RF
Brandon Moss DH
Alcides Escobar SS
Jason Hammels P
TWINS
Brian Dozier 2B
Joe Mauer 1B
Jorge Polanco SS
Eddie Rosario LF
Eduardo Escobar 3B
Max Kepler RF
Mitch Garver C
Kennys Vargas DH
Zack Granite CF
Dillon Gee P
Weather: 70 deg F, mostly cloudy, winds at 11mph from the SSE, with a 15% chance of rain. If there is any rain between now and tomorrow, hopefully it falls well between games. 
Go Twins! Play ball!
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