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  1. stringer bell
    For the week I will become a Cleveland and Chicago Cubs fan. I'd also like to see the Reds knocked out of playoff contention in the four days before the Twins play them. If Cleveland can take three or four from the Sox, I think there's a chance. Incidentally, a three-way tie with Cleveland and the Sox goes to the Twins.
  2. stringer bell
    No matter who they play, it is most important to set up the rotation for the playoffs. We know Berríos won't start the last game of the season against the Reds. He could start Friday on regular rest and then pitch Wednesday, the second game of the first postseason series, on regular rest. Maeda could go on either Tuesday or Wednesday, and then start on Tuesday with an extra day or two of rest. Pineda could pitch Saturday and be ready for the third game of the first round, I don't know exactly how it will play out, but I will count of Wes and Rocco giving more rest to their postseason starters at the expense of going with them in the remaining five games.
  3. stringer bell
    Did Berríos just beat both Cy Young Award winners in succession?
  4. stringer bell
    A little perspective--the last three series have come against playoff teams, the Twins went 6-5. Seven of those games were on the road. The Twins pitched pretty well, didn't hit great against three good pitching staffs, but probably the series against the White Sox cost them the Central Division.
  5. stringer bell
    Forgot to mention Garver. I guess he and Sanó have wait until Tuesday to warm up.
  6. stringer bell
    Slumping Twins--1) Kepler, 2hits, 2 runs, 3 RBI 2) Polanco double 3) Gonzalez double 4) Two hits and a walk 5) Sanó, well not everyone can break out at once.
  7. stringer bell
    Four runs off Darvish. That is pretty good. Moved his ERA over 2.
  8. stringer bell
    OK. We need more runs, please!
  9. stringer bell
    Ouch! Had a chance to do something.
  10. stringer bell
    Good start!
  11. stringer bell
    Lineup notes: no Cruz or Buxton tonight, at least to start the game. Sanó at DH for the first time this year, with Wade getting another start at first base.
  12. stringer bell
    The Twins conclude their week in Chicago with a Sunday night game against the Cubs. The Twins have won two of the first six games against the White Sox and Cubs (leaders of the AL Central and NL Central respectively. However, last night's win clinched a playoff spot for the Twins. They appear to be on a collision course with the Yankees, who finally lost today, giving the Twins a chance to be the home team for the first round of the playoffs. Starting pitchers are Yu Darvish for the Cubs and Jose Berríos for the Twins. Darvish has had a fantastic season with a 7-2 record and less than 2 ERA. Darvish's WHIP is under 1.00. Berríos has found his form after struggling through the first half of this shortened season. Both teams have had unexpected struggles on offense. The Cubs and the Twins have both scored about 4.5 runs per game. The Cubs have a team batting average of .227 with a team OPS of .716, the Twins are slightly better. The season has reached 54 games, which would be a third of a full season. Multiplying the counting numbers by three would give projections for a full season. Some notable numbers: Cruz would have 48 homers, the Twins would hit in excess of 250 homers, but score somewhere around 720 runs, and have less than 200 doubles. LINEUPS: Twins (32-22) Kepler rf Donaldson 3b Rosario lf Sanó dh Wade 1b Polanco ss Garver c Cave cf Gonzalez 2b Berríos p (4-4) 4.15 ERA Chicago Cubs (31-21) Happ cf Rizzo 1b Bryant 3b Schwarber lf Contreras dh Heyward rf Baez ss Caratini c Kipnis 2b Darvish p (7-2) 1.86 ERA
  13. stringer bell
    With the two days off in the coming week, there is no need to do a bullpen game, but in lining things up for the playoffs, I suppose they might. The playoffs start on Tuesday and there aren't any off days. The Twins did clear a 40-man spot when they outrighted Littell, so I think they can add Bailey if they want to.
  14. stringer bell
    I will second what Morneau has been saying about Sanó's defense. He hasn't let many balls get past him and he's fielded grounders well. The only problem he had, mostly early in the season, was chasing balls that should be fielded by the second baseman.
  15. stringer bell
    Now, he probably be available tomorrow.
  16. stringer bell
    Five runs and two guys thrown out at second base. Weird inning.
  17. stringer bell
    I prefer "well seasoned".
  18. stringer bell
    92 pitches for Pineda, most under some stress. I don't think it makes much sense to bring him out for the sixth. They hit quite a few balls hard and the bullpen is rested.
  19. stringer bell
    Pinch runner paid off.
  20. stringer bell
    Tight zone for this ump. Outside of a pitch or two, the zone has been consistent. Pineda has only fanned one, but he's surviving.
  21. stringer bell
    Big at bat, nice play by A-Ray!
  22. stringer bell
    Throw strikes Big Mike.
  23. stringer bell
    How about a crooked number in the first inning. It would be really cool to see some more line drives.
  24. stringer bell
    A good baseball guy. I'm not sure if he was able to change as the game changed, but players played hard for him. One might say they "battled their tails off"while playing for Gardy.
  25. stringer bell
    The Twins only need one more win to clinch the postseason, or losses from Detroit and Seattle. Tough to imagine that they will catch the White Sox, who still lead by three games plus have the tiebreaker. Houston is below .500, so also tough to imagine them falling behind them. Cleveland trails the Twins by two games plus the tiebreaker. Looks like a fifth seed and a trip to the Bronx.
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