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Yep that was there Along with "Sano is 24 and until this week he had not suffered any injuries related to his bulk" A perfect contradiction and this makes him the front runner for the 2017 Muddled Point Award.

Personally, I'm not concerned about the timing, access or fat shaming. He got fed some info and he ran with it and that's the way it works. It's a column about weight and that will always blur the delicate lines. I'm just simply amazed how a good experienced writer like Souhan can fail to make his point so badly. If his point was that Sano's injury was caused by his weight... judging by the reaction... he succeeded however... he claims that it wasn't his point. He did a crappy job on the article and the term I would use to describe it is "Phoning it in". How it got past his editors... I have no idea. Here's a quote from his blog Somehow, this was turned, by local trolls and national know-nothings, into a story about how I had said that Sano’s weight caused his injury. I never said or wrote that. These people are lying. And quotes from the Article Sano is 24 and until this week he had not suffered any injuries related to his bulk, But logic can apply to injury analysis. Saturday night, Miguel Sano, the Twins’ best player, hit a ground ball and barely made it halfway down the line. This is not merely a problem. This is a flashing red light on the franchise’s dashboard. If they are lying... it's because he led them there. He phoned in an article... the point he claims he was trying to make was never clearly expressed and then he got angry at those who didn't understand and they didn't understand because he made it impossible to understand. Here's another interesting quote from the blog My sports editor was puzzled by the negative reaction, and the editor of the paper complimented it. IMO, The sports editor and the editor of the paper are either: A. Not very good at what they do B. In possession of research that suggests this type of stuff sells C. Placating Jim Souhan for some reason D. Were so busy with other stuff that they barely read it.

IMO... I think he did a terrible job making his point and that is why many misunderstood what he meant in the original article. I don't put that on the reader... I put that on the writer. That doesn't mean he is a terrible writer... just not very good this time. I immediately forgave him for that. Now... The blog that followed? Way too much ego. It was a bad idea from the start. He needed to go for a walk before sending.

DOZIER

And the Padres took 3 out of 4 from the Dodgers. It's baseball. The Margins are always thin. No shame losing to the Rays. It's just plain ole shame... losing to anyone right now.

The wins are gonna feel good and the losses are gonna hurt. There is no getting around this. Its how September is supposed to feel.

I don't have a list of people that I shouldn't pay attention to... but if I did... I would start by populating the list with people who had a list of people that I shouldn't pay attention to.

I hope nobody takes this the wrong way. But... this is whole thing reminds me of this. http://www.dvdizzy.com/images/a/anchorman-02.jpg

I agree I'd like to know what Vavra was thinking in the 9th. I'm not going to claim that Vavra or whoever was wrong... but I'd like to know the thought process because I'm having a hard time with benefit of the doubt. Disclaimer: I don't believe that I spend a ton of time criticizing the manager for in-game decisions. I usually can live with whatever batting order or however the bullpen is used because I'm ok with a Manager thinking for themselves and not for me. I think I expressed criticism or deep confusion back in late May when Rucinski and Wheeler were called up before a series with the Astros because the bullpen was really really really spent and Molitor did not throw either of them with an 8-2 lead and the really really really spent bullpen coughed up like 30 runs in 8th and became extra really really really spent in the process of losing game one of the series which then forced Molitor to debut Wheeler the next day in a much closer situation. I only mention that game for the context that I don't criticize the manager often. WIth that said... What was going on with Gimenez in the 9th? It says in the Trib "I did it on my own" quoting Gimenez when asked about the bunt attempt. He popped it up and got away with it but then Vavra is quoted as saying "we decided it wasn’t the right play". 1. Why isn't Vavra managing the game with both hands on the wheel in the 9th inning and a one run deficit, nobody out and a runner on 2nd? Gimenez saying "I did it on my own" in a clear bunting situation makes it sound like Vavra expected Gimenez to hit away. 2. Why did Vavra decide "it wasn't the right play". Gimenez is hitting .198, he strikes out 27.6% of the time. He is a veteran career back up catcher with a .214 career batting average. I have to assume that he has been asked to bunt before. 3. If it wasn't the right play because of Gimenez's bunting ability. Castro was available to catch with Garver all used up and Adrianaza was available to pinch hit or pinch bunt. Adrianaza at least has been one of our best contact hitters with a 13.1 K%. No idea what the thought process was... runner on 2nd... 9th inning... down by 1 run. The manager's job was to get that tying run to third and that was a big uncomfortable ugly looking fail. If the strategy was to let the guy hitting .198 swing away... I question that strategy. If the Vet catcher hitting .198 can't move the runner to third in that situation with a playoff spot on the line in September. I question his value. I hate over reacting to one at-bat but... the game died right there. Either Gimenez or Vavra or both screwed up.

The Twins will spend their Labor Day in Florida and they will spend it indoors working. Not everyone gets Labor Day off, and major league baseball players are excellent examples of those who must work. Nearly every place else, workers get the day off to recharge those batteries. It works out because criminals get the day off so the police force can rest as well. You’ll find them hanging out together at backyard barbecues. Pilots and Air Traffic Control have today off so all airline travel is 100% computerized for an exciting day of chaos in the sky. (I flew once on Labor Day; you couldn’t even get a Cinnabon because they were closed.) There is nobody to tell when and in what order to board the plane; you get to carry your luggage on board with you, regardless if it fit in the overhead compartment. You simply get on the plane and that Garmin lady voice comes over the speakers and says, "Welcom to flight 597, non-stop to Paducah." No attendents or pilots as the flight is completely computerized. So sit back and enjoy the flight and nothing will go wrong go wrong go wrong go wrong go wrong. Here are some things to think about: 1. Tampa Bay – First off, it’s not a city. Tampa is a city, St. Petersburg is a city. Tampa Bay is a body of water filled with elderly shut-ins and bus people who ran out of money. It is one of the places where you have to drive north to be in the south. While in Florida, watch out for alligators. You should always wear a noise producing device like little bells, in order to alert but not startle, alligators; also carry pepper spray in case of an unexpected encounter. One way to determine if an alligator is nearby is too look for alligator droppings. Alligator droppings are recognizable because they contain undigested bones, little bells and smell like pepper spray. 2. Our Twins – It was a tough series to lose. Nearly coming back on Friday and being done in by a bad check swing call yesterday, surrounding a win by 17 on Saturday. Despite losing the series, it still feels like they are rolling. So let it roll… down the highway or whatever BTO song about highways is your favorite. 3. The Rays – I’m not really sure why these guys are struggling. They have pretty good starting pitching, the bullpen isn’t terrible and they have quite a few guys who can hit the ball a long way. I’m not really sure what they are missing besides that “support you” attitude from the fans and ownership. Tropicana Field is perhaps the only stadium where the players can hear conversations taking place in the 30th row and it’s usually the owner and GM talking about coupons. 4. Today’s Joe M Conversation: Mauer: A trip to the lake on Labor Day was a great idea. Montana: I agree, but I’m just letting you all know right now… I’m catching the biggest fish. Morgan: You should slow down a little… I’m not really feeling safe with your driving. Maddon: The speed limit on I-94 is 70 miles per hour… if you look at my speedometer it’s say 70 miles per hour. McCarthy: Maddon is driving fine, Joe… just relax a little and enjoy the ride. Mauer: Why do I have to sit on the hump in the middle? Montana: Because you are the youngest… that’s the law. Mauer: Yeah but it’s my car… shouldn't I be driving? Morgan: Shh… everyone quiet down… what did it just say on the radio? McCarthy: It’s a news report… it’s saying that there is a car going the wrong way on I-94 near Alexandria. Montana: Be on the lookout, Joe… we are near Alexandria. Maddon: Only one car? Looks to me like there are hundreds of them. 5. Exercise – I was busy yesterday and wasn’t able to go to the gym. That makes 10 years in a row now. ____________________ Lineups: TWINS Brian Dozier 2B Joe Mauer 1B Jorge Polanco DH Eddie Rosario LF Byron Buxton CF Max Kepler RF Eduardo Escobar 3B Mitch Garver C Ehire Adrianza SS Jose Berrios P RAYS Kevin Kiermaier CF Lucas Duda DH Evan Longoria 3B Logan Morrison 1B Steven Souza RF Corey Dickerson LF Wilson Ramos C Brad Miller 2B Adeiny Hechavarria SS Alex Cobb P Weather: inside, who cares Play ball! Go Twins! Click here to view the article

Every game is huge right now. You'll get no argument from me. However... IF... If the Twins get swept by the Royals. The worst they would be on Sep. 4 is a half game out with 26 games to play. That's a little quick to turn out the lights.

Cain in pain

Who Won?

http://www.thegregbradyproject.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/bb_tiki1.jpg Too much risk

That joke isn't as complex as it seems.

They might but If I'm KC... I'd want a conclusion immediately with the lead. None of this playing more innings with nothing to gain and everything to lose.

C'mon Rosie... Settle down a little... Put bat on ball.

I'm glad we got some game left

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If you keep running to the where you want the package delivered. It will get there faster.

I want two more teams. And I'd like one of the teams to be gifted to me by a crazy rich uncle that I don't know exists. Seriously though... I'd like two more teams and 4 4 team divisions in each league and 6 playoff teams in each league.

Only in Hockey are levels different and they are way different.