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  1. It's hard to gauge what the writers point was from this paragraph alone. Other than he is critical of something.
  2. Especially frustrating because I paid money for it. It's like buying a Banana and not getting a Banana.
  3. WelI have no idea what happened because my MLB TV Package has that circle thing spinning around and I can't watch any baseball.
  4. 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
  5. Yes... It's so sage... that they sing it twice... Just in case you missed the first time.
  6. Alright... Mauer RBI Single 1-0 This has been a Circus Boy Update Now Milone just has to shut them down.
  7. You don't see many doubles like that.
  8. Good idea but I like saving the Juice for last.
  9. 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.
  10. That's got Roadhouse Blues all over it.
  11. Tommy Tresh you listed First?
  12. And the driving ability of Juan Pablo Montoya and the math skills of Mike Matheny.
  13. My Birth was a giant leap for mankind. Does that count?
  14. You are correct and I'm counting on the moderators to keep me young.
  15. 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: 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! View full article
  16. 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!
  17. Dozier has got to snap out of this eventually. He did the same thing in the 2nd half last year. He may need a day off or two.
  18. Nope Sorry... The Universe is a powerful thing.
  19. A double play is a little Boyer D
  20. Hrbowski will have to turn around 3 times and then close the refrigerator door on his hand.
  21. I remember when I drove into California for the first time. I remember thinking to myself... I can see why this place catches on fire a lot.
  22. Maybe... I'm running dry... It's September
  23. Which is different from How Eagles Fly by Talking Tiger
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