Riverbrian

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: 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. View full article

Here is a list of current teams in contention that need bullpen help at the trade deadline. Red Sox Yankees(already acquired bullpen help) Rays Indians Royals(already acquired bullpen help) Twins Astros Mariners Nationals(already acquired bullpen help) Brewers Cubs Pirates Dodgers Rockies D-Backs Here is a list of 2016 contending teams that needed bullpen help at the 2016 trade deadline Orioles Red Sox Blue Jays Indians Rangers Astros Nationals Mets Marlins Cubs Cardinals Pirates Giants Dodgers At some point... A smart GM will notice this consistent pattern and get serious about loading up on bullpen arms with talent BEFORE the season begins.

That's why you need strength in numbers

I look at those guys in the minor leagues as extremely important depth. Injuries always happen and when they do... bring them up. If they perform when called up... now you have an extra reliever that can be traded. I think they should get free agent aggressive when it comes to the bullpen. Raise the bar and go for it and it's not my money so I don't care how much it costs. Go get Jake McGee, Joe Smith, Addison Reed, Bryan Shaw... Get all of them. Those guys can always be traded mid-season because all contenders are always looking for arms. I believe that you can build a pen with 7 guys you can depend on and that's what I want... plus talented guys on the farm.

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Those seats must be incredible. I hope the game goes 16 innings so they can max out the experience.

Ahh... I see it now. Now I can't unsee it. Kind of like Glunn and Chief at the game. You can't unsee them either.

Honestly I just googled an optical illusion as a response to your not finding Glunn and Chief. I'm still looking for a Cat. Can't find any.

Yep The Fancy Seats Look above the A in ARCO on the wall. Glunn is 3 rows directly in line with that.

Chief is off to the side talking to the property owner about the unsightly mess. Glunn is underneath the cat

Seriously Glunn is easy to spot. He's sitting next to his wife. Just to the right of center... 3 rows back. Chief is sitting next to Mrs. Glunn but he is partially hidden by Hat guy at times.

They'll send Granite down when Buxton is ready.

Can you find the Cat in this photo? http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8496741.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Hidden-cat.png

If it were me. I'd keep Buxton on the DL until I traded an infielder tomorrow.

Not me I liked him from the very first at bat. I'd like to see him stay up.

Hey Chief Tell the guy in front of you to take off his hat. I can't see your facial expressions. Better yet... Just remove it and don't say anything. Act normal

Too Funny I see Glunn and Chief on every pitch. This may be the first time I don't actually watch the game closely because I'll be watching Glunn and Chief instead.

Any guesses on what Gibson will cost in Arbitration?

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.