Riverbrian

POLANCO

Ok… it's Cleveland again, but this time the Twins are on the road where they rule. It’s hard to describe how I’m feeling at this point of this season. Most seasons are a roller coaster but this one hasn’t been roller coaster-ish at all… More like a drive across the plains. As far as wins and losses it’s been consistent 500ish play in all 3 months. No roller coaster at all… It’s been like driving across Kansas. Nobody wants to drive across Kansas. Here are some things to think about: 1. Cleveland – The modern golf ball was invented in Cleveland. In 1898 some guy named Coburn Haskell found some rubber thread at the BF Goodrich plant and wound it into a ball and started bouncing it around when another guy named Bertram Work saw him bouncing it and said that he should put a cover on it and that was how the game of golf changed forever. Years later Cleveland impacted golf again by producing Tim Conway and Dorf. 2. Our Twins – After the 9-0 loss the Twins run differential is now at -49. They are still two games above .500 and yesterday’s shut out was also the first time that the team has been shut out all year. Those two things don’t suggest a -49 run differential until you factor in that Chris Gimenez has now pitched 6 times this year. 3. The Indians – They have gotten on that roll that everybody in the world has said they were capable of being on. If they win the last 92 games of the year like everybody in the world said they were capable of doing. They will finish the year with 130 wins and that means the Twins will probably fall out of the race around mid-September. 4. Today’s Joe M Conversation McCarthy: What’s wrong, Joe? You look like you’ve seen a ghost. Mauer: He’s looking right at you, Joe… we all see a ghost right now. Montana: Hold on, Joe… Joe is right… something is wrong with Joe. McCarthy: What’s wrong, Joe? Maddon: I don’t know how this happened. I just spoke with my agent… my drug test results have come back… what am I gonna say to the press? Mauer: What? Montana: That is not possible… there has to be a mistake. McCarthy: I knew it… that explains everything. I’ve seen those lineups you put together. Maddon: I’m clean… I’ve always been clean... and still the test came back negative. Mauer: You passed… you’re fine. Maddon: Negative… it came back negative! Montana: Negative is good… you passed… you’re fine. Maddon: That makes no sense… are you sure? Montana: I’m positive. 5. 3 Story House – I grew up in a 3 story house… I was once on the 2nd floor while my Mom was on the 3rd floor and my Dad was on the 1st floor. They both asked me where I was at the exact same time and I decided not to answer them. I knew that answering with upstairs or downstairs had immediate clarity issues. ____________________ Lineups: TWINS Brian Dozier 2B Joe Mauer 1B Kennys Vargas DH Max Kepler RF Eduardo Escobar 3B Eddie Rosario LF Jorge Polanco SS Jason Castro C Byron Buxton CF Adalberto Mejia P CLEVELAND Jason Kipnis 2B Erik Gonzalez 3B Francisco Lindor SS Edwin Encarnacion DH Carlos Santana 1B Austin Jackson CF Lonnie Chisenhall RF Roberto Perez C Daniel Robertson LF Trevor Bauer P Weather: Hmmm ... well ... it could rain. 50% chance by 7pm CT, but, if not, it'll be 73 deg, cloudy, with winds around 12mph from the WSW. Click here to view the article

It was a good night. We got the win and... and... The New P. Cetera stat was created.

I do I'm gonna take a shower... and then retire for the night Good night all.

Somebody has to be Chief

Kinda?

Chargois has hit over 100mph in the Minors. In the Majors... I think the only guy who did it was Niekro.

You gotta try something. My only worry was that Jurassic Park Outlet Injury he had.

I wonder what his P.Cetera is?

GARCIA

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It's a new stat Like On Base Plus Slugging (Pitch Count) X (Eastern Time) X (ERA) X (25624) The new stat is called P. Cetera.

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The Two Teams have combined to throw 6,539,231 Pitches.

His slider is tight and his fastball has late life. He could use another pitch as a change of pace but if he locates that fastball better. He could be decent.

If I didn't make that play at 3B in beer league softball.. I'd be upset with myself.

Exactly!!!

I like this Busenitz guy. He has some stuff.

Todd Frazier and Brian Dozier both look like players that shouldn't be power hitters but are.

Car Engines would taste better with a little Caramel though.

200 Twins Daily Members dressed as kitties will be able to find their way in. I plan on playing your piano. ingredients For the blondie cookie crust: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup white sugar ½ cup Biscoff Spread ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk You can substitute the baking soda with Dr. Pepper You can Substitue the Beaten Egg with one that was merely scolded a little. You can Substitute the Milk with Baking Soda. For the salted caramel sauce: 1 cup sugar ¼ cup water ¾ cup heavy cream 4 tablesoons butter ½ cup Biscoff Spread** 1 teaspoon vanilla sea salt (I like Maldon) You can substitute the Sea Salt with a Ribeye Steak. For the caramel sauce: in a medium size sauce pan, combine the sugar and the water and stir to combine. Wipe down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to remove any sugar crystals. After this do not stir any more. Cook over medium-high heat until golden amber in color. Swirl the pan occasionally to make sure mixture is cooking evenly. Once color is golden amber remove from heat. Carefully whisk in the cream. Mixture will bubble furiously and act quite crazy. This is why you want to start with a fairly large pot. Whisk in the butter, then the Biscoff, until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla. Allow to cool while preparing the rest of the recipe. For the blondie cookie crust, preheat oven to 375F˚. Spray 4 (12 cup) mini muffin pans with baking spray. In an electric mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and Biscoff until fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla and milk. Add flour and baking soda and mix well. With a small scoop, place a rounded spoonful of batter into each muffin cup, filling about 1/2 to 2/3 full. Place in preheated oven and bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Centers will sink slightly toward end of baking time. Remove from oven, if center has not sunk in, make a small indention with the back of a spoon. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes in the pan, then remove from pan and place on a plate or a tray. Fill the centers of each* with the caramel sauce. Allow caramel to settle for about 15 minutes, then sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours. Remove from refrigerator 20-30 minutes before serving.

Have these ready for when all 200 of us show up at your place http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-phFFbsOCbr8/T__5Ql0Hm6I/AAAAAAAAGYU/oV1BJYdIphw/s1600/BiscoffCaramelBitesLightfgf+(2).jpg

I have my own style of doing things.