Riverbrian

I don't know about last dance but I remember My Sharona, Another One Bites the Dust and The Stroke at every school dance.

Was any of the stuff you listed... umm... food.

Pizza Burgers

You'd make a great Warden I don't know exactly what Wardens do. But I have faith in you

The Tigers are up next at Target field for a 3 game series starting tonight. After a needed day off… needed because the Twins just got swept by the Royals and they needed a day for refresher courses on how to play defense and… and… pitch and hit… you know… all of it because the Royals schooled them in… all of it. There really wasn’t a facet of the game of the baseball that the Twins didn’t struggle at. By this time of the season… you’d think this stuff would have been learned by now. It’s late August and school is starting everywhere… let's hope the Twins can learn something. Here are some things to think about: The Tigers are up next at Target field for a 3 game series starting tonight. After a needed day off… needed because the Twins just got swept by the Royals and they needed a day for refresher courses on how to play defense and… and… pitch and hit… you know… all of it because the Royals schooled them in… all of it. There really wasn’t a facet of the game of the baseball that the Twins didn’t struggle at. By this time of the season… you’d think this stuff would have been learned by now. It’s late August and school is starting everywhere… let's hope the Twins can learn something. Here are some things to think about: 1. College – My youngest son started his first day in college yesterday. I’ve been telling him that it’s all about to change for him. He’s going to be living in a walk-in closet yet will still have more fun than ever. I said, “Have a good time but remember that you are setting up your future and it matters… Keep your grades up and you will look back on these years with a smile… That’s what I did in College." My Son asked, “What’s your GPA?" I told him, “About 28 in the city… 40 on the highway,” and then I got him back on topic. 2. Residency – My oldest son moved down to Phoenix a couple of weeks ago for his PT residency. Doing some work with actual, living, breathing patients with real ailments. I advised him to be confident and try not to say anything that might concern the patient. Don’t say things like… “Oops” or “What the hell is this?” “Before I start this next procedure, I’ll need full payment up front." And, “I’ll be right back because I need to grab some towels to soak up the blood.” Also, “Hey, Page 24 of the manual is missing” or “Don’t worry… this is basically practice for me so it doesn’t count." Like I said… he should project confidence and be reassuring… tell them confidently that any permanent physical deformities can be photo shopped. 3. Kindergarten – It all begins right here… your academic habits begin in what is called 'Kindergarten.' I remember my first report card… I brought it home and my Dad looked at it… and then he looked at me and said, "If this report card doesn’t improve… someone is going to get spanked." I could tell by the look on his face that he was quite serious and I got the message. I went to Kindergarten the next day and I told my teacher what my Dad said… someone was going to get spanked and I was pretty sure it was gonna be her. 4. School Bus – I used to take the school bus home every day from school. That lasted until the Police finally caught me and made me take the school bus back. 5. School of Fish – OK… I’m stretching for the final thought as it has nothing to do with school, but bear with me anyway. I went fishing last weekend with a good buddy of mine, and as we sat in the boat with a beer and our lines in the water, he surprised me when he said that he was thinking about divorcing his wife of 20 years. When I asked him why, he said that she hasn’t spoken to him in months. I told him, “Hang on to her… women like that are hard to find." ____________________ Lineups: TWINS Brian Dozier [R) 2B Jorge Polanco(S) SS Joe Mauer(L) 1B Trevor Plouffe[R) 3B Max Kepler(L) RF Miguel Sano[R) DH Eddie Rosario(L) CF Juan Centeno(L) C Danny Santana(S) LF Kyle Gibson [R] P TIGERS Ian Kinsler[R) 2B Erick Aybar(S) SS Miguel Cabrera[R) 1B Victor Martinez(S) DH J.D. Martinez[R) RF Justin Upton[R) LF Casey McGehee[R) 3B James McCann[R) C Cameron Maybin[R) C Anibal Sanchez [R] P Forecast: 80(83) deg F, cloudy, chance of rain going from 31% to 89% during the game, winds from the S at 13mph. Go Twins! View full article

I reached the point of complete frustration with Dozier earlier this year. I didn't want to trade the guy but I certainly didn't want him playing everyday as long as he was trying to pull everything. Now... He's the hitter that I always imagined he could be and his adjustment came much faster than I would have thought possible. Its hard to stop pulling the ball. He's going the other way quite a bit now. Teams will not be able to shift on him like they did before. This will open up left field so he can turn on the inside pitch. He's finally a professional hitter... His average is going up and power is going up. I hope Dozier never forgets this and if he doesn't forget this... He will be one of the top 2B in the league. Dozier has finally become that example for the younger players. "Look I fixed it... You can to". When Buxton quits upper-cutting and trying to pull everything... He will have a similar transformation IMO. I'm hoping that Dozier can take his personal experience and share it. I'd like to keep him around and not trade him... Let's see if he can Lead!!!

Sano may have been the wrong guy.

Yep... This is where my frustation lies. All Molitor has to do is pay attention to what Maddon and Metheny are doing and take it from there. I think he's smart enough to figure out what they are doing if he is... at least inclined. I'm worried that he is not inclined and that is where my frustration lies. If he can't see it... I'd rather the Twins gave Dave Martinez a call because he can.

I still have a dream and I'm not letting go of it. I would love for Park to figure it out and come back strong and that would take my dream to Sano 3b / Vargas DH/1B /Park DH/1B back to back in the same lineup. Mauer can mix in there... play a little 1B... A little OF.... A little DH Plouffe is now gone and out of my dream.

I agree with what Spycake said. The Cardinals wouldn't have permanently parked Mauer. A little creativity and the Twins could have Mauer/Sano/Vargas and Park (If he figures it out) on the same roster and playing a decent amount of innings. I know this type of thinking can shock some and the immediate reaction will be no way... But... The Cubs... Cards... Dodgers and the Rangers are showing everybody else that it is possible. I'm pretty sure that Maddon or Methany would not see a problem.

Yes Mauer should play less to accommodate. Anybody can play less to accommodate. No one should get stiff waiting for playing time. If the Cardinals can do it in a wildcard chase... The Twins can do it when they are not in a wildcard chase. Managers should be able to figure it out.

I'm giving Polanco a -1 on that

I don't recognize what that is

Now that you have mentioned that. I'm adding it to my list of wishes.

I was trying to be nice

Yep... It's on whoever hires the people who hire the people.

The Turkey Drop is as good as it gets but my favorite WKRP Moment was this: Les: Johnny! Venus! You're alive! Johnny: The newsman's eye. You just can't fool it. Les: Well, that's wonderful. Venus: Gee thanks, Les. Les: Of course, I'll have to update my story. How'd you like it, Andy? Andy: How'd I like what, Les? Les: My four o'clock news report. Didn't you listen? Andy: Les, the transmitter blew up! Les: Of course! That was my lead! Johnny: You led off the newscast by telling them that we're off the air? Les: No. But I can include that in my update.

Grossman in LF caused that run Gordon in LF took away a run. The score is really +1 to -1 in my world.

Based on his left field defense last night and today and based on that alone. Grossman would have to OPS over .900 to be worth bringing back. I'm not sure he can do that so... as of this moment... I'm moving on.

Does anyone else feel that Hosmer single to LF was catchable by other LF'ers.

I have a hard time blaming someone for the hand they were dealt. To be fair... I'll need to break it down If you consider both 2015 and 2016... Twins pitchers have performed: Above My Expectation: Kintzler Abad Rogers At My Expectation: Santana Pressly Tonkin Duffey (When you combine last year with this year) Below My Expectation: Everybody Else When I look at it like this... I'd have to say that Allen got dealt a crappy hand and played it crappy. I'm leaning toward change for changes sake

Vargas has a small sample size of playing time and tremendous stats. Followed by a small sample size of very little playing time and no stats. Add them together and you have a small sample size of better stats than anyone on the team has produced during a time when you are searching for players to produce because you lack them. Vargas coming back in 10 days... Fine... I hope so. I'm just going to stand here and say it's not his fault. Vargas has produced at a level beyond what anybody expected and asked of him on a team of players who have produced at a level below what anybody expected and asked of them.

That makes sense... but we had Vargas. I like the showcase conspiracy.

Two games starting at 1B out of the last three. 1B? Any guesses on what team or teams is kicking the tires?