Riverbrian

I just read this in the Southern California Times. "Tuesday August 1st, the city of San Diego is rationing hits due to an unplanned shortage of them.

I want to know which Minnesota City represents Tijuana?

Exactly The POBO and GM are not sitting with a laptop making moves like we all run a fantasy baseball team. They have a staff of people just like Terry Ryan had a staff of people and to my knowledge that same staff or people is still there. I've read a lot of comments stating that Falvey/Lavine looks a lot like Terry Ryan so far. Of course they do... they have the same staff of people advising them. Anybody that walks into a new operation and shuts the support staff out might as well just starting issuing pink slips immediately because either way nothing is going to get done. I think they blew it with the bullpen free agents this off season and how they approached the bullpen was just like the Twins approached the bullpen every single year so I don't blame Falvey/Lavine yet. Yet is the keyword This off season... if they decide to ignore the bullpen again and they decide to just keep doing what they have always done...Sign a 2nd or t3rd tier guy and call it good.... Then I will blame them because Falvey/Lavine should have made their assessments of the support staff by now. The new game plan and new tools to operate with should be in place by now. The AL Central is going to be weak next year... the Door is open... they better be ready.

In those situations... I can assure all that it isn't Adrenalin that I feel rushing down my pants.

Standard Answer: Because it's there Another Possible Consideration. Maybe he didn't do it on purpose. Maybe the polar bear has control of the situation.

I'll try Just ordered Rosetta Stone for Polar Bears for better communication.

I get the math wrong on purpose just to see if anybody is reading it. However... I've gone to that well so often that very few question such things anymore.

Go Scratch the stadium of your list.

It’s a little two-game series with the Padres starting tonight. The trade deadline has passed. Watching the Twins operate this year has been both exciting and not exciting at the same time. Some deals made and some interesting prospects acquired yet nobody that blows the roof off the place. You never know how trades are going to work out so we will have to wait and see. I, myself, once traded my car for an actual polar bear. I did the research and at the time a polar bear was $100,000 in value while my car had 100,000 miles on it so it was a no brainer. The truck shows up and drops the bear off at my house. The neighbors started complaining immediately. I had to build an enclosure because as it turned out the bear was pretty strong so the rope and stake that worked for my dog wasn't getting it done. You would be surprised at the cost of seal meat and how much they eat and how much there was to clean up after. Worst of all… the bear didn't like to be hugged at all and those claws are real. I tried to give the bear a hug and it sliced me pretty good and I had to walk to the emergency room bleeding terribly because I had traded my car. Here are some things to think about: 1. San Diego – The city is classy and kind of a big deal; things also can escalate quickly there. Men and Women have argued about what the name "San Diego" means but the truth is… the name was chosen by Sandy Duncan trying to claim ownership of her Eggo when someone else wouldn’t let go of it. The city demographics are 57% sailor, 37% surfer with the remaining 16% zookeepers, because of all the animal exhibits. Now that the Chargers have left for Los Angeles… San Diego is left with three quarters of a professional franchise. It’s the Padres so I can’t go full franchise. 2. Our Twins – The big question is who is going to close the games now that Brandon Kintzler has been traded to the Nationals. A bigger question still… Why are the holes in cat fur always the right size for their eyes? 3. The Padres – The big question is will this organization ever stabilize under A.J. Preller. Ever since he took over the GM duties they have made sweeping change after sweeping change. I think he is one of those guys who just gets bored easily. Boredom for most people leads to origami… for Preller it leads to players calling real estate agents in other towns. Download attachment: Joe M.jpg 4. Today’s Joe M Conversation: Morgan: Are we just going to sit here? Does anybody have anything planned? Maddon: Oh… we have plans… big plans. Mauer: Yep… every trade deadline we celebrate by trading stuff. McCarthy: I’ll start… I have here a bottle of sand. Who wants it and what will you give me for it? Montana: I’ve got 3 bananas. McCarthy: Make it 4 Montana: Deal Morgan: What are you going to do with that sand? Montana: I’m building a beach in my bathroom… it’ll come in handy. Mauer: You mean… it'll come in sandy! Maddon: How about a cat? His name is Jerry… I got this cat for my wife. Morgan: You got that cat for your wife? McCarthy: Now that’s a great trade. 5. Movie Night – My wife and I went to the movies last night. I like to hold hands at the movies… turns out that the stranger sitting next to me… does not. ____________________ Lineups: TWINS Brian Dozier 2B Max Kepler RF Miguel Sano 3B Joe Mauer 1B Eduardo Escobar SS Zack Granite LF Byron Buxton CF Jason Castro Jose Berrios P PADRES Manuel Margot CF Carlos Asuaje 2B Jose Pirela LF Yangervis Solarte SS Wil Myers 1B Cory Spangenberg 3B Hunter Renfroe RF Austin Hedges C Jhoulys Chacin P Weather: Mostly cloudy, 73 deg F, winds at 6mph from the SW, a small-ish chance of rain/thunderstorms. Click here to view the article

In my strange opinion... I look at it this way. The Bullpen hasn't been very good with Kintzler. With Kintzler now gone... The Bullpen still won't be very good. I'd like to see the Twins starting getting looks at the kids now.

I've been to St. Cloud a couple of times. It's like one big blob of retail. I drove around the entire town and all I saw were businesses. Where do the people live? Where are the residential zones. I saw no houses anywhere.

I wonder if the outfield depth is why Buxton is doing some rehab. To give a little more time to make a trade or decision.

I'm ok with a longer look at Granite

Cool... I'm glad you understand.

I'd love to participate in a Automated Strike Zone Discussion. Just not here There is a thread in the other baseball forum. It got 3 replies but can be revived at any moment.

Credit due Hell of a play by Chapman Here's to hoping that doesn't happen again.

It's funny how you take your car for granted until it breaks down.

Our Twins are in Oakland tonight for a 3-game series against the A’s. Things can sure change quickly in a mere week of time. Last Friday the Twins were chasing the Indians and this Friday the Twins are chasing the A’s. The Twins went 1-5 while the Indians won 7 in a row and the Royals have won 8 in a row. This turns things around from .5 back to 6 games back; the exit velocity required a helmet. When you consider that Jaime Garcia trade rumors are in full force before he has even thrown a single pitch for the Twins… you can’t help but realize that Falvey/Levine have become the baseball equivalent of day traders. Stocks falling on predictions of speculation of rumors of negative indicators became reality. The Brooks Bollinger Band has been broken and we got us a trend reversal. Was Jaime Garcia purchased with a trailing stop? Here are some things to think about: 1. Oakland – In the battle between San Francisco and Oakland… San Francisco has won and should be congratulated. If you don’t believe me… what is the name of the bay? It’s not the Oakland Bay… it’s the San Francisco Bay. Oakland has the largest port but San Francisco is called the City By the Bay. San Francisco has Chinatown and Oakland has Guam Town. San Francisco has all the tourist attractions... Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge... while Oakland’s biggest tourist attraction is one of the world’s largest telescopes, which people use to see what is going on in San Francisco. 2. Our Twins – One good hot streak and the Twins are right back in this thing!!! Well… actually… one good hot streak and simultaneous cold streaks from 3 or 4 other teams and the Twins are right back in this thing. So I’m telling you… there’s a chance. 3. The A’s – Can you remember a trade deadline that didn’t involve the A’s somehow? All the players whose numbers have been retired by the A’s have been traded by the A’s. It’s an endless cycle. The A’s have been stuck in an infinite loop… they have fur and then trade that fur for animals who produce fur. 4. Today’s Joe M Conversation: Maddon: Guys… I’d like you all to meet Joe Morgan. Mauer: Hey, Joe. Montana: Good to meet you. Morgan: Yes, it is. McCarthy: Judging by your name, you’d like to join our club, I assume? Morgan: What group? Maddon: Our 'Joe M' group Morgan: What does it take to join your club? Mauer: First name 'Joe' and last name with the initial 'M.' Morgan: I’ll call Pete Rose and let him know that he can’t get in here either. 5. Oysters – I like oysters but when you look at them… you can’t help but wonder… how hungry was the very first person to find an oyster and say, "Screw it… I’m eating this." ____________________ Lineups: TWINS Brian Dozier 2B Max Kepler RF Miguel Sano 3B Joe Mauer 1B Eddie Rosario LF Robbie Grossman DH Zack Granite CF Ehire Adrianza SS Jason Castro C Jaime Garcia P ATHLETICS Rajai Davis CF Marcus Semien SS Ryon Healy 1B Khris Davis LF Jed Lowrie DH Matt Chapman 3B Ryan Lavarnway C Matt Joyce RF Adam Rosales 2B Daniel Gossett P Weather: 65 deg F, partly cloudy, winds at 14mph. Click here to view the article

It would have been funny if Ryu would have put his glove over the translators face while Ryu communicated free and clear. I really wish that would have happened.

Doesn't the translator have to put a glove over his mouth like others.

I feel like I should respond to this.

Pretty Nice Haul The Koozie puts it over the top .

Orel are generally good people. I worry about the people named Hershiser.