Riverbrian

In consideration of the result. That seems a little optimistic. Not blaming him but...

It was a tough turn on a big hop to 3B with Upton speed from home to first. It was turnable but it was not easily turnable. IMO... The double play wasn't the defining moment of the 5th inning. Two batters before was the moment. With nobody out and Maldonado on 2nd base. Petit at SS tried to make an impossible throw to get Cozart on a ground ball deep in the hole. He had no chance... he wasn't even close and the impossible throw attempt allowed Maldanado to advance to third on the throw. If he puts the ball in his pocket. Maldanado has to freeze at 2nd and there isn't a runner on third when Upton is up. On the Adrianaza (I assume you meant) play at the plate. He was off with the pitch so I assume that he didn't see the ball leave the bat. The ball was also hit behind him so he stopped to find the ball and this cost him momentum while the ball bounced directly off the wall to Trout, who cleanly hit the cut, and a strike was delivered home and he was out by a fairly large margin. Adrianaza probably wasn't perfect on his base running but I am really curious if the 3rd base coach waived him around. He would have had enough data to put up a stop sign. I have not seen video to say for sure. Hindsight... He should have stopped at third. All in All... It was a great game. I enjoyed every pitch.

Last night I was fading in and out of consciousness trying to stay awake to watch the game. It was the 7th inning I believe. Buxton was at the plate. 1st Pitch: He took a below average fastball pretty much dead center for a strike. 2nd Pitch: He fouled off a slider that was around a foot outside. 3rd Pitch: He swung and missed a slider that was pretty much dead center for a strike. The pitcher was Noe Ramirez, his slider has this tight little break that doesn't break enough to tempt someone a foot outside like he did on the 2nd pitch or enough stuff on it to survive hanging it dead center like he did on the third pitch. It was just one at-bat. I don't want to seem like I'm fixating on one at-bat but it was a real bad at-bat. 3 Pitches from Noe Ramirez and then sit down. It was tough to watch. It was just one at-bat but he has some work to do. Get the Film Room Byron and take a look at what you are swinging at.

His CF defensive abilities are elite. Best in the league and apparently didn't need rehab time to return to that level. Until his offense comes around... bat him 9th and let him go get the baseballs. It'll all come out in the wash.

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I'm posting in my sleep.

Where did the big sweeping breaking pitch that Jose used to throw go? I miss that pitch and it looks Jose is missing it as well. If he could find it again... I think the other teams would miss it.

Maybe one will hop by someday.

That... Along with really long toe nails.

The (5-wins-in-a-row) Twins got a day off to get ready for a 4-game series against the Angels. That series starts tonight in Southern California. Every year, I rarely waste an opportunity to complain about games on the West Coast and this year will be no different. I fully understand the concept of time zones. They have something to do with the sun and Californians demanding more sunlight so the earth stops for a while every day to feed them more sun while the rest of the world contributes even more to Californians by going to the movie theater in total darkness just to stay warm and because they have nothing better to do. So, obviously I have a firm grasp on the concept of time zones. Regardless of my understanding, it doesn’t mean I have to like it. Three games will start at 9:07PM central time; that means that I will be sleeping by the time Tim Laudner arrives in the Fox Sports North parking lot to prep for the upcoming broadcast. It might be easier to just rest up for the Mother’s Day Classic on Sunday: Romero vs. Ohtani. Here are some things to think about: 1. Top Non-Trump News Story (Or Stories): Tourists in Australia are being warned by the “Australian Department of Tourist Warnings” (or the A.D.T.W. for short) to not feed the wildlife after a series of attacks on people by wild kangaroos who have developed a taste for McDonald's French fries and corn chips. It’s easy to understand the temptation of experiencing hand feeding a Kangaroo a French fry, however, once the kangaroos start relating people to food and lose that natural respect or fear of humans, they can become aggressive if they are fed something healthy like broccoli or carrots. 2. Our Twins: There were many of us who were hoping for a mere split with the Cardinals and now they don’t know what to do with the extra win. Just ask for a doggie bag and take it home with you so you can save it for later. About 30 seconds in the microwave and it’s good to go. 3. The Angels: The Angels have some obvious big name talent. We all know about Trout, Pujols and Upton because we have been watching them for years. However, we all know that this year somebody special came to town, ignited the fan base and stole the spot light from all the legends that dot the Angels' roster. Baseball fans across America spent the off season hoping and praying that he would choose their team but, in the end, he came in with his own set of rules and he selected the Angels to display his multi-positional talents. Yeah… Zack Cozart is now an Angel and we must contend with that. 4. Today’s Joe M Conversation: McCarthy: Just had my yearly physical and my blood sugar was a little high. Maddon: Yeah… we Americans… we have to watch that. Morgan: You had labs? McCarthy: Sure, right away in the morning. Had to skip breakfast and everything. Morgan: You’re a ghost… I can poke my finger right through you… watch… see how my hand goes right out the other side. How did they get a sample? McCarthy: Stop that… it tickles. Montana: What did the Doctor tell you? McCarthy: No more bread, pasta, cereals. I eat that stuff every single day. I might as well just hit the reset button on what I eat. Morgan: Do you even have blood? Mauer: Yeah, carbs turn to sugars. That’s why you can’t have it anymore. McCarthy: I’ll be OK… I can give up the bread and the pasta as long as I can keep my Kit Kats and Mountain Dew. 5. Big Week: Here is my schedule this week: Wednesday – wife’s birthday; Thursday – dad’s birthday; Friday – son’s hooding ceremony; Saturday – son’s graduation; Sunday – Mother’s Day. I have no earthly idea how I’m going to keep the attention where it belongs… on me? ____________________ Lineups: TWINS 1. Joe Mauer (L) 1B 2. Brian Dozier (R ) 2B 3. Max Kepler (L) RF 4. Eduardo Escobar (S) 3B 5. Eddie Rosario (L) LF 6. Logan Morrison (L) DH 7. Mitch Garver (R ) C 8. Ehire Adrianza (S) SS 9. Byron Buxton (R ) CF Jose Berrios (R ) P ANGELS 1. Zack Cozart (R ) 3B 2. Mike Trout (R ) CF 3. Justin Upton (R ) LF 4. Albert Pujols (R ) 1B 5. Shohei Ohtani (L) DH 6. Andrelton Simmons (R ) SS 7. Ian Kinsler (R ) 2B 8. Kole Calhoun (L) RF 9. Martin Maldonado (R ) C Garrett Richards (R ) P Gametime forecast: It's California. It'll be fine. (Clear, sunny until nightfall, 67 deg F, winds from the S at 9mph) Click here to view the article

I avoid calling pitchers a one or a two, three, four or whatever. I only care if they can hang a zero on occasion. I'll let others put them in these neat little categories. But... that was ACE stuff last night. I realize that two games is too soon to make any determinations but on pure stuff... that was ACE stuff.

Along with the bacon. It's actually in the recipe.

Go ahead and make it anyway. I'll come to visit and have your portion. I'll bring popcorn or something so you don't go hungry.

I always do serious but you gotta go with what you feel.

That's a good wrap up... Forward this to Tom Froemming so he can relax a little tonight.

I'd like to add this before he gets the final out (which might take awhile). I have seen absolutely nothing wrong with Magill in his short time with us.

Ninja'd me

I'd go along with that... For sure one of the top 14 wins of the year.

I've been recruiting him into service.

Yeah All we need is 7 Billion people who are just like me.

Yeah... That's would be accurate.