Riverbrian

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I love it but you got the wrong McCarthy. This Guy http://i.imgur.com/f7piUqV.png He's the Senator from Wisconsin in the 1950's who led the Red Scare. He held senate investigations into widespread communism which led to several Hollywood folks being black-listed among others. He was instrumental in the creation of the COLD WAR!!!

After piling up doubleheaders the Twins travel to Baltimore and it seems like the weather might follow them. There is a 90% chance of rain tonight and a 70% chance tomorrow night so there might be another doubleheader this week to add to the pile. Good weather if you are a Sea Lion but it's about all that is good for right now... sea lions. They have a serious PR problem after one of them pulled a 5 year old child into the water on Saturday. Back when I was younger… sea lions were always happy balancing a ball on their nose. In case you haven’t seen the video, everybody is ok, but since the incident, authorities have put up additional signage stating “Don’t feed 5-year-olds to sea lions.” Some people need practical advice like that. Just like the warning on Preparation H, “Not for Oral Use;” you know that warning is on the packaging because someone did just that and then probably complained to the company after. “Dear Preparation H… I ate almost the whole tube and it did not cure me. I seriously question your product. I tried to call and complain but my mouth is so small that I can’t speak so I am writing you this letter. I would like my money back”. Here are some things to think about: 1. Baltimore – Baltimore is a big city in between Washington DC and Philadelphia which are even bigger cities and this makes Baltimore the runt of the litter. You all know what happens to the runt of the litter... the runt watches vital resources go to the bigger and stronger around them, and in the wild the majority of the runts don’t survive. Baltimore has provided us all with products that we all know. Under Armour is based in Baltimore and so is McCormick. All those McCormick spices and other stuff that you put on perfectly good food is gathered on the decaying streets of Baltimore, packaged and shipped to us. 2. Our Twins – Are you Negative Nellys still all negative? The team is still in first place so you got to try and shake it off. Purge your soul, perhaps for the imminent collapse. You be me for a while and I’ll be you; it’s not time for the replacements yet. 3. The Orioles – The Royals hit 73 home runs against Twins pitching this weekend but the Royals are not the power team to worry about. The Orioles are the premier power team in the American League. So if the Royals hit 73 home runs… the Orioles have the potential to hit 74. Machado, Davis, Jones, Trumbo, Mancini, Schoop, and even the catcher Wellington, are all serious power threats. Perhaps the threat of rain isn’t such a bad thing. 4. Today’s Joe M Conversation McCarthy: Hey Joe… are ranchers really jolly? Is that where the name comes from? Maddon: Do you really believe that? Do you believe they are called Jolly Ranchers because ranchers are jolly? Montana: Hey, take it easy, Joe… it was just a question. Maddon: How did you get elected to public office, McCarthy? Do you think ranchers are growing hard candy and they are happy about it? McCarthy: OK… OK… sometimes you really talk down to people, Joe. Maddon: I do not… I’m just like everybody else. Montana: You do, Joe… you are being rough on McCarthy and you are not like everybody else. Mauer for example doesn’t talk down to people. Maddon: C’mon, use your brain, Montana. He talks down to people all the time. Mauer: Yeah… I’m 6-5. 5. Tonto - Everyone needs a Tonto. It’s nice having people who support you... people you can count on… people who have your backs no matter what. Tonto was consistently dependable and always there through thick and thin. Despite this faithful companionship… the “LONE” Ranger never dropped the “LONE” From his title. Lone Ranger: I’m all alone Tonto: No Kemosabe… I'm here, too. Lone Ranger: I’m a Ranger and I’m all alone. ____________________ Lineups: TWINS Brian Dozier 2B Robbie Grossman LF Joe Mauer 1B Miguel Sano 3B Max Kepler RF Eduardo Escobar DH Jorge Polanco SS Jason Castro C Byron Buxton CF Kyle Gibson P ORIOLES Seth Smith RF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B Welington Castillo C Trey Mancini LF Jonathan Schoop 2B J.J. Hardy SS Ubaldo Gimenez P Weather: 72 deg F, cloudy with a 30% chance of rain, low winds ... I think we may get this one in! Click here to view the article

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What exactly is the Royals pitching coach attempting to achieve with his bullpen? He has them all messed up collectively.

Now if Adrianaza can go deep here. Paul gets a statue.

Work on it Hit song potential.

I'll forgive Glynn for his aggressive mistake earlier. But I sure would like to see Sano batting 2nd this inning.

VARGAS

If Vargas ties it up... I'd love to see the defense.

And in other news... Barbara Wesley from Castlebrook South Dakota baked an Apple Pie and was surprised to find that Bailey her 3 year old German Shepherd had eaten the entire pie when she went outside to grab the laundry off the clothesline. Barbara said that Apple Pie was her Husband's favorite. Bailey was apologetic afterwards but didn't truly understand the repeated finger pointing gesture.

And in other news... A 25 year old Milbank Resident bought a used car for less than Blue Book Value. When reached for comment... He said... I liked the color.

I used to drink and forget when it was my turn.

If you did The local news would lead with it.

Jud still wins... He lives right by that Minnesota notch that make South Dakota just a little bit smaller.

So when you go to the big city. Is it Watertown or Ortonville?

I'm with ya I do admit though... West Fargo has a nice baseball program. For North Dakota anyway.

In my experience. The Baseball Gods do take an interest in household chores.

The Karns curve isn't as wonderful as I remember it being. He's hanging a few... We should be able to look for it and drive it.

GROSSMAN

In my experience... Anytime a runner is thrown out. It never looks good for the base coach who sent him.

Serious Answer; He's the type of pitcher that I would have liked to see the Twins pick up. He has always been a big strikeout guy. His Curveball is nasty. One of the best in the league. I've liked him since I saw pitch for the Rays a couple of years ago. His ERA hasn't really matched the talent I see with him but I think he is a guy who can put it together and be real good.

You can do it incognito and outcognito. Either way... i'm sure it will be neat-o

I don't know... I am often confused by "Normal"