Riverbrian

Yes and it's the nicest thing you've said about him.

Yes and the guys from Booker T and the MG's served as the band in the movie.

It was Booker T and the MG's who said Time is Tight. Actually... They didn't so much say it. They more or less played it brilliantly but it felt tight and timely at the time. Where were we? Oh Yeah... Time is Tight. Just 13 games to go and significant ground to make up and facing one of the hottest 2nd half teams. No Problem at all Here are some things to think about: 1. Time -- Let's be honest... It's the thing to think about. I have no doubt in my mind that the Twins could catch the Astros if they just had more time. For example if the Twins were allowed to keep going until 2017, I'm pretty sure that we would catch someone and get in. However... the Clock stops at 162 games. This arbitrary number was chosen and set by someone. How bout 160 games?... Nope... too little. How Bout 170?... Nope... too many. Someone suggested 162 and Goldilocks though it was just right. 2. 13 Games to go and 3 games behind -- So what will it take... I don't know... it depends on Houston. If the Twins go 13-0 the rest of the way. It would force Houston to go 9-2 to tie. It would even pressure the Yankees to go 7-6 just to tie. As you can see... the solution is simple... just win and the Twins are most likely in. Wait a Second... You don't want to win 13 in a row going into a 1 game wild card playoff. Winning 14 in a row is just too hard. OK... lose one game... go 12-1 and make Houston go 8-3. Yeah... that's it. 3. The Indians -- It was Columbus who called them Indians because he thought he landed in India. If you've ever been to Cleveland you can see why he was confused. Overcrowded... people regularly bathing in a dirty river. 4. The Indians Baseball Team -- Probably a too little too late but Cleveland has been one of the best teams in the 2nd half and this has pushed them to the .500 mark. If you are wondering what makes them tick, it's the pitching... Kluber, Carrasco and Salazar are a pretty talented threesome. 5. Squirrels telling time -- I was at an event this weekend in one of the local parks, just standing next to someone as he was head down reading texts on his cell phone. I looked over to my left and about 20 squirrels went chasing after a rabbit. The Rabbit took off running and sure enough the squirrels were following and chasing. I have no idea what it was about but I said to my text checking friend. "Look... it's about 20 to 1." He didn't look up from his phone but he said... "Really... I'm late... I gotta go." It took me a second to realize why he thought he was late, but afterwards I laughed for the rest of the afternoon thinking about it. -------------------- Game-time forecast: 69 deg F, mostly cloudy, 1% chance of precipitation, winds from the ENE at 5mph. Lineups: INDIANS Kipnis 2B Lindor SS Brantley LF Santana 1B Chisenhall RF Gomes C Almonte CF Johnson DH Ramirez 3B Salazar P TWINS Hicks CF Dozier 2B Mauer 1B Sano DH Plouffe 3B Rosario LF Hunter RF Suzuki C Escobar SS Santana P Go Twins! Play ball! Click here to view the article

Especially frustrating because I paid money for it. It's like buying a Banana and not getting a Banana.

WelI have no idea what happened because my MLB TV Package has that circle thing spinning around and I can't watch any baseball.

And don't forget the immortal words You gotta beep a gunk a chucha Honk konk konk You gotta each you puna Each ya bop a luba Each yall bump a kechonk Ease sum konk Ya, ride

Yes... It's so sage... that they sing it twice... Just in case you missed the first time.

Alright... Mauer RBI Single 1-0 This has been a Circus Boy Update Now Milone just has to shut them down.

You don't see many doubles like that.

Good idea but I like saving the Juice for last.

In an effort to include more fruit in my diet. I purchased those fruit cups things. All I gotta say... When you peel the plastic lid off... I usually end up spilling Fruit Juice all over the place on that last big pull to get the last of it off.

That's got Roadhouse Blues all over it.

It is

Tommy Tresh you listed First?

And the driving ability of Juan Pablo Montoya and the math skills of Mike Matheny.

My Birth was a giant leap for mankind. Does that count?

You are correct and I'm counting on the moderators to keep me young.

The Angels are coming to town to play some meaningful September Baseball at Target Field. Meaningful for both the Twins and Angels. Only 17 games remain and it's getting to the point for that final burst... Time for that dash for the finish line... that hot streak that catapults you. Both Teams need it and both teams should be starting to feel it right about now. The Wild Card needs to get Wild Here are some things to think about: 1. Wild Cards -- Wild Cards can ruin a good game of poker. I have a Flush and you got a straight flush because the 2's and 7's were wild. If you end up playing poker with a guy who consistently declares wild cards when he names the game each of his turns as dealer, move the Thursday night game elsewhere and don't tell him where it gets moved to. Umm Bob... our wives won't let us play anymore... the weekly game is over. Now in Baseball... the 2's and 7's are a welcome sight, but losing two of three this late in the season is like not getting dealt a 2 or a 7. With the Angels in town... the Twins may have to bluff. 2. The Angels -- They are simply running out of time. The Angels have to move now. Three and a half back from the wild card spot and 2 games behind the Twins who are 1.5 back. The Angels have the chance to leap frog one of the frogs they need to leap frog. A 4 game sweep and they can gear up for a stretch run. If they split or lose the series it almost gets to the point that they would have to become impossibly hot to come back. This series has the potential to identify the Angels as pretenders or contenders in 2015. 3. The Twins -- It was a wasted opportunity in Detroit. A chance to win a series against a team that isn't playing very good baseball, and it just didn't happen. For everybody in contention... each game is important... this goes without saying despite the obviousness of the theme of thoughts 2 and 3. The Astros are the new target because the Rangers have cooled them off. The Twins will feel a lot better tonight if they can rough up the Angels a little. The Clock is ticking and continues to click. 4. Byron Buxton -- For some Byron Buxton doesn't play enough and for some he is playing too much. Paul Molitor threw him under the bus slightly when he made reference to how he has been doing at the plate while explaining his decision to pinch hit Danny Santana the other night. Yes Byron is struggling at the plate, but... sometimes actions suggest something else. The actions I'm talking about suggest that Molitor and Ryan feel he can still help the team win with his defense in CF. Buxton has been placed into the starting lineup on occasion despite not having the luxury of messing around. What this suggests to me is sometimes Managers make decisions that are not based by offensive metrics alone. 5. Birthdays -- This Sunday is my birthday... Don't feel obligated to get me anything because chances are I didn't get you anything for your birthdays. If the Twins win on Sunday... that'll be enough for me. All in all... I like birthdays but I believe that having too many of them will kill you. -------------------- Game-time forecast: There are 'possible, intermittent thunderstorms' predicted for this afternoon, but by game time, things should be moving on so we'll have temps at about 72 deg F, cloudy but clearing by 9, possible precipitation (12% chance), winds from the WNW at 7mph. It could be another late start tonight. Lineups: ANGELS Aybar SS Calhoun RF Trout CF Pujols DH Cron 1B Freese 3B Victorino LF Iannetta C Featherston 2B Santiago P TWINS Hicks CF Dozier 2B Mauer 1B Sano DH Plouffe 3B Hunter RF Rosario LF Suzuki C Escobar SS Milone P Go Twins! Play ball! Click here to view the article

Ok... I flipped over to the Vikes and plan on flipping back and forth. 1st Viking Thought: Chris Berman is sounding more and more like Sid Hartman everyday.

I hope Dozier hits 3 more dingers to reach 30 on the year and then... then... I hope Dozier continues with a few well placed bombs over the LF wall in the playoffs on the way to a world series. And Then... Then... I hope Dozier spends the winter in the Dominican Republic or Australia and learns to HIT the BALL THE OTHER WAY ON OCCASION!!!!

I like Danish Danish better. It has more Alliteration.

VIkings are a bunch of drunk guys in a boat. They travel from Village to Village looking for Meat and Beer. They have long beards that get caught in the oars from time to time and they have horns on their head but are so drunk they don't even know they are there. Kinda like lampshades.

I had to look up what an ebelskiver was. According to wikipedia... It's some sort of Danish Danish.