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  1. VivaBomboRivera!
    End of pennant drive, postponed.
  2. VivaBomboRivera!
    Pennant drive sputtering... Frustrating and heartbreaking as it was, it's impossible not to admire the fight the lads put up in the night game. Though we continue to hope for a turnaround, a glance at the lineups shows why there's no betting on it. Both games' batting cards featured just four of nine Twins starting hitters who began the season at the major league level. Likewise, three of nine pitchers only came up to the big club in recent months. Injuries have long since blown this season's established depth to smithereens. With the number of freshmen the Twins are running out against opponents' varsity squads, it's frankly surprising our record isn't much worse.
  3. VivaBomboRivera!
    Pennant drive fading...
  4. VivaBomboRivera!
    It appears that the new clock is supposed to start immediately when the pitch is delivered, correct? This works fine for strike and ball results. Is it completely clear when the clock is supposed to start after a ball is put in play, or in cases of a wild pitch/passed ball with runners on base? Does the timekeeper start the new clock after the umpire calls time? What happens to a batter who gets on base but can't get elbow and shin guards off, or oven mitt on, in time? Perhaps a friend can point to a published process for how this is working in the minors. Not getting good hits hits for, "When does the pitch clock start?"
  5. VivaBomboRivera!
    You did hear that right. It means the distance between first and second, and between second and third, is now 89 feet.
  6. VivaBomboRivera!
    Pennant drive sputters...
  7. VivaBomboRivera!
    Pennant drive goes to Lake Erie!
  8. VivaBomboRivera!
    Pennant drive continues!
  9. VivaBomboRivera!
    Pennant drive starts today.
  10. VivaBomboRivera!
    This. For all his poor judgment at the plate and the holes in his swing, Kepler's defense is consistently top class. At age 29, with a year left on his contract plus an option year, Kepler has about 80 games left to prove his value before the club starts to look elsewhere...
  11. VivaBomboRivera!
    A little help, please: The question is, 20 seconds from when? When the pitcher steps on the rubber? What if a pitcher decides to take a walk behind the mound for a while after every delivery? Ambivalence over the shift abounds. Hitters who cannot spray the ball around the field should be at a disadvantage versus those who can. Everyone should be screaming for balls and strikes to be called electronically. The inconsistency of umpiring (on full display recently at Yankee Stadium) is just too great to ignore. And for the love of Pete, the abomination that is a runner starting at second base in extra innings must go. Every run must be equally earned.
  12. VivaBomboRivera!
    Kurt Suzuki - 16 years in the majors with 6 clubs. Not that he doesn't belong, but the fact that this guy can continue to find Major League work at 39 says something about the thinness of the player pool. A lot of guys (Jason Castro) on that list are pretty long in the tooth, particularly for the catching role. Hip and knee orthopedic specialists, take note!
  13. VivaBomboRivera!
    How Dire is the Twins Catching Situation? Fixed yer headline.
  14. VivaBomboRivera!
    Tyler Mahle has been a disappointment...
  15. VivaBomboRivera!
    A few weeks ago, Gordon was hitting in the .270s vs LHP and also had some impressive RISP stats. These have tailed off somewhat since then, to the point where Garlick is 30 points above him in vs LHP slash line. So it was the right call, but can't blame Gordon for wanting the opportunity. Gordon is certainly farther inside the circle of trust than many Twins hitters right now, recent accomplishments notwithstanding.
  16. VivaBomboRivera!
    It's time to work on your interviews. Write this down...
  17. VivaBomboRivera!
    SSDD
  18. VivaBomboRivera!
    They are their own worst enemy right now...
  19. VivaBomboRivera!
    Loved the rally, late though it was. The rest? Meh... It's not Jake Cave's fault the lineup is so hurt we can't find an outfielder with a better plate approach (where's Rob Refsnyder when you need him?). The dogs in the street know he's not The Guy, and he probably also understands his career ends at AAA, but we still find ourselves silently pleading that he'll realize he needs to make fundamental changes against big league pitching. The whole of Twins Territory cringed after Urshela walked. What odds could you get in Vegas tonight that the Twins will score four or more tomorrow...?
  20. VivaBomboRivera!
    Abysmal at-bats. Boos from the stands on Kepler's strikeout in the bottom of the 8th. Poor hitting has lurked as an issue for over a season, and now that pitching issues are addressed, it is clear that this is the other major problem holding the team back. Upcoming matches with HOU and NYY will provide opportunities for these guys to learn a better plate approach by watching how real pennant contenders do it.
  21. VivaBomboRivera!
    Urshela over Donaldson, no question.
  22. VivaBomboRivera!
    "Is the modern-day athlete a pale imitation of the great old warriors? Only Arraez and Miranda stand out this year, begging the question: What are these boys thinking about? Because it sure ain’t baseball.”
  23. VivaBomboRivera!
    The quality of the opponent has much to do with the quality of the outcome, but if the Twins can remember to do all of the little things they've done the past two nights against real contenders, they might be able to do some contending themselves.
  24. VivaBomboRivera!
    Well, it's 10 HR over 41 and a third, but it sure as hell feels like it. ? Twins fans should be glad he's here, and at 65 pitches, they should clamor for a sixth inning. This bullpen does not have enough talent in it to get 12 outs every damn day.
  25. VivaBomboRivera!
    Run, Sandy, run!
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