Riverbrian

It wasn't a scorcher either and Sano was playing deep. It is also Cold... Grips aren't automatic at these temps. I didn't see the definitive replay but I'm assuming tough play.

I'm actually Ok with that one... Tough play. Jake Marisnick has real good speed.

My wife doesn't let me touch the thermostat. This is the result of accidentally bumping it with my shoulder walking down the hall. She thought I set it at 90 and took away my privileges.

He's hitting 94 on occasion. He's mixing it up.

A night cap of course http://www.drinkinginamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/NightCap.jpg

Post of the Night thus far.

I think they look alright but Morrison is going to bug me if he doesn't adjust.

That shift was ridiculous. It doesn't even matter if you have two strikes with all that room. Take the Base to lead off the inning.

MORRISON BUNT THE DANG BALL!!! You could bunt for a double against that shift.

I'm in charge of Jinx recognition. I'm afraid that Carole is right. You have to remove the Jinx by typing thoughts about Frank Sinatra.

I'd be satisfied with a 0.00 Whip

Houston just isn't helping Lynn. When teams don't help they can make a pitcher look like they are struggling with control. Other Teams are usually more helpful.

Attaboy Joe M!

It's 72 degrees in my living room but in an attempt to show empathy for the players... I am wearing my Bomber Hat and pretending I'm cold.

Asking is usually free. Happy Birthday BTW

LOL... Yes that would work but honestly... I was just trying to express that an ex-Tiger attacked by an actual Tiger would be almost as interesting as Joe Mauer getting attacked by Mary Kate and Ashley. Or Mike Moustakas getting attacked by Meghan Markle.

So far... I had the foresight to draft him in the 2nd round of my Fantasy Draft. I was able to ignore the noise of a bad spring training and made the selection. As of April 9th, 2018... I'm a genius.

I'm a Comma Chameleon.

I have never worried about Tigers having ironic abilities at all. On the other hand... With a Gorilla... I'm extremely careful to get everything correct.

He spent quite a few years in Detroit. A Tiger attack would be irony. At least that is what Allanis Morrisette told me.

When Derek Falvey and Thad Lavine were hired around 18 months ago, Twins fans had no idea what they were getting but they are starting to find out. The combination is showing a creativity that has never been seen before. Having a bald eagle attack the opposing starting pitcher was brilliant, out-of-the-box thinking. They got the idea after watching what the Eagles did to the Vikings. It may not have worked to full intention but it is something that can be improved upon. After reading through the entire MLB rulebook, there is no provision that specifically prohibits wild animal attacks on opposing players. Ironically, a wild Siberian tiger will deliver the game ball to Justin Verlander tonight. Here come 5 things to think about: 1. Top Non-Trump News Story (Or Stories): Scientists from a California University may have found an innovative way to cure hearing loss. The scientists have figured out a way to deliver a drug into the inner ear that will stay put and repair or regenerate damaged neurons which is believed to be the wiring that allows hearing to happen. This stunning new development was announced in front of hundreds who suffer from hearing loss. The response to the announcement was rather subdued because nobody was able to actually hear the announcement. 2. Our Twins: It’s too bad that the Twins didn’t get a chance to play yesterday. Sunday could have been a day to wash the bad taste of Saturday out of our mouths. It’s still too soon to be happy with Sano and Escobar and it’s too soon to be worried about Morrison or Duke. But I am wondering if the time isn’t exactly right to be worrying about Hildenberger. Those were a bunch of meatballs tossed right down the middle. He might want to start placing the ball in some other locations… locations like Rochester, Pawtucket, Lehigh Valley, Norfolk and Toledo. 3. The Astros: These guys still look pretty dang scary on paper and they are looking pretty dang scary on the field as well. I’m looking for a weakness but I can’t find one. Hitting, pitching, power, speed, bullpen... they seem to have it all. But… but… consider this… maybe they are not taking everybody else seriously after winning the World Series, maybe they think too highly of themselves after winning the World Series, maybe they are tired from all the extra baseball played winning the World Series last year. I call it World Series kryptonite!!! 4. Today’s Joe M Conversation: Morgan: Guys… have you all been reading the news? Maddon: Of course… I like to stay informed in between pitches. Morgan: I’m really worried that my Facebook personal information has been data mined. McCarthy: C’mon, now… don’t you think you are being a little bit paranoid? Montana: Some guy with pink hair says that personal data has been mined from as many as 87 million. Mauer: Everyone is going to know I’m from St. Paul, what dog video’s I’ve liked and who I’ve been creeping on. Morgan: Information that’s all in the hands of the Russians now. McCarthy: Russians? Why do people get so excited about Russians? 5. Visit from a Cat: I was at a friend’s house and his cat jumped on my lap. I realized it was just looking for some attention and I didn’t mind. I made it purr with a really slow, full-body, non-stop, deep rub from the top of its head all the way down its spine to the base of the tail. The poor cat went immediately limp and it didn’t seem to recover so we took it to the vet immediately. It was a massive stroke. ____________________ Lineups: ASTROS George Springer(R ) DH Alex Bregman(R ) 3B Jose Altuve(R ) 2B Carlos Correa(R ) SS Marwin Gonzalez(S) LF Brian McCann(L) C J.D. Davis(R ) 1B Jake Marisnick(R ) CF Derek Fisher(L) RF Justin Verlander (R ) P TWINS Brian Dozier(R ) 2B Joe Mauer(L) 1B Miguel Sano(R ) 3B Eddie Rosario(L) LF Logan Morrison(L) DH Eduardo Escobar(S) SS Max Kepler(L) RF Byron Buxton(R ) CF Jason Castro(L) C Lance Lynn (R ) P Game-time forecast: Mostly cloudy, 37 deg F (but will feel like 29), winds at 10mph from the WNW, little to no chance of precipitation. Go Twins! Win Twins! Click here to view the article

Dear Logan Morrison, I know you can hit a home run. You have proven it with 38 home runs last year. However... there were 563 PA's where you didn't hit a home run last year. It looks like they are shifting pretty hard on you. Please learn to push a bunt past the pitcher to the open third base position. Learn to take the free base they are giving you instead of just banging your head against the wall over and over again and doing that on purpose. Sincerely, Riverbrian

Slumps don't last forever but it doesn't mean we have to endure the full brunt of them either. I join you in your request for LaMarre playing time while he has the hot hand.