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  1. stringer bell
    I highlighted the sentence that I disagree with. I am not a huge fan of the Pohlad family, but I think the criticism is unwarranted. The Twins went from respected old-school baseball guy (Ryan) to forward-looking new generation guys (Falvey and Levine) and produced an improved product. Management and ownership spent money and in most people's estimation made an all-in gambit by signing Josh Donaldson and trading for Kenta Maeda. It certainly appears that all the Twins will have to show is a couple of division titles and a home run record that might stand for a while. However, it seems to be reaching to blame ownership. As mentioned, they spent the money and stayed out of the front office's way. Falvey and Levine might not be as brilliant as they were thought to be, but I would wager neither would be unemployed long if Twins ownership decided to try someone else. IMHO, the same is true for Baldelli. I couldn't watch any more after Stanton hit his first homer, but that doesn't mean I want to light a torch and demand that the Pohlads sell the Twins. This season has been brutal and it doesn't look like things will change quickly. It's hard to be patient during these times, but sometimes it is the right course to take.
  2. stringer bell
    Two ex-Twin items: Minaya has accepted an outright assignment to St. Paul, so he may well get another chance with the Twins. Matt Wisler Was DFAed by the Giants.
  3. stringer bell
    Oh Turtle!
  4. stringer bell
    Why are we conceding in the 6th?
  5. stringer bell
    Garlick and LeMahieu both lost at-bats to inconsistent strike zones.
  6. stringer bell
    As per usual, the Twins seem to always be the last team to post lineups. I suppose it has to do with all the injuries and roster movements, but still I wanted to post the lineups for the game thread, but still not available as of 5:13.
  7. stringer bell
    It didn't appear that Celestino was ready. Glad to see that Refsnyder will get back on the field (did I really just write that?).
  8. stringer bell
    Two things that impacted the bullpen were not getting solid options to replace the guys who left (looking for more Matt Wislers) and getting a failure for a late-inning high-leverage guy (Columé). There aren't many relievers who are anywhere near 100% consistent and Columé looked like he would at least be acceptable in the late innings, but he has failed so far. This changes the load and the expectations for almost everyone in the bullpen and no one has stepped forward (Rogers and Robles already were in place as late-inning guys). There's a lot of season left and I would expect the bullpen to improve, but in most respects the damage has been done.
  9. stringer bell
    I bet if the Royals get two hits in the bottom of the inning, they score at least one run.
  10. stringer bell
    Why do so many players have what looks like pine tar on their shoulder?
  11. stringer bell
    I guess it wasn't a HBP.
  12. stringer bell
    Does Celestino have basestealing speed?
  13. stringer bell
    What? I don't know.
  14. stringer bell
    Harvey pitched three days ago. Bremer said the Orioles were talking about a modified bullpen game.
  15. stringer bell
    Who?
  16. stringer bell
    Well, that wasn't a very good throw from Gordon. The subsequent hit makes the first run earned, but the throwing error changed the inning.
  17. stringer bell
    Were Wells and Larnach ever teammates? How about Gordon or Kirilloff?
  18. stringer bell
    Another at-'em ball.
  19. stringer bell
    A brutal called third strike. Hindsight is pretty clear.
  20. stringer bell
    Jeffers.................as expected.
  21. stringer bell
    Somebody tell Dick this is Gordon's third start.
  22. stringer bell
    Astudillo, first pitch swinging. Shocking!
  23. stringer bell
    This might not be good baseball, but it might be entertaining.
  24. stringer bell
    Wes looks better without the mask. If things continue all of the Twins might want to put masks on.
  25. stringer bell
    Here we go!
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