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  1. stringer bell
    2 wasn't the crooked number I was looking for. It was the bottom of the order coming up.
  2. stringer bell
    Here we go! Crooked number this inning!
  3. stringer bell
    Nice recovery Pérez!
  4. stringer bell
    OK, Baltimore(!) has defeated Cleveland 5-1. When was the last time the Twins were five games ahead in the Central? Also, when was the last time they were 13 games above .500?
  5. stringer bell
    Good for Arraez. mlb trade rumors did mention that he might be a potential replacement for Ehire. Adrianza actually has been hitting better lately, so I think this is just a cup of coffee until Cruz comes off the IL. Kinda surprised they didn't recall Cave, but this kid is more versatile and perhaps they want Cave to get it going in AAA before coming back.
  6. stringer bell
    LaTroy is excellent. Not far removed from the players and someone who hung around the majors for a long time. I really like his perspective. Morneau is far better than I would have thought. I'd rather have Hawkins and Morneau than any of the other color analysts we've seen in the past few years (exception of Jim Kaat--far and away the best color guy still living).
  7. stringer bell
    Got em Milldaddy. I'll put them on the sheet.
  8. stringer bell
    Much as De Jong was DFAed after one appearance, Adams could be DFAed quickly as soon as Romero is eligible to return. He will probably get a couple of chances to pitch, given what happened in the last three games, and if he doesn't do well it might be his last chance. I'm wondering about Meíja. I've always thought he was more suited to be a starter and I'm pretty certain the Twins don't want to give up on him. To my knowledge, he hasn't started a rehab for his injury. If the Twins consider him a viable option for the bullpen, I would hope he gets back soon.
  9. stringer bell
    The Royals blocked a Rangers' extra point and averted a shutout, while the Tigers kicked a field goal.
  10. stringer bell
    Cruz out for the third straight game. How long before he is put retroactively on the IL?
  11. stringer bell
    Second Moderator note: Game threads continue to be a source of frustration at Twins Daily. We hope to have a vehicle for discussing the game as it happens where those participating can feel like they are sitting with friends at the game. With the Twins doing well so far many of the threads have been just that, but a couple losses and a couple poor performances have turned the threads unpleasant for some of us who just want to enjoy the game with friends. Here are some guidelines: If you have an opinion, that is fine, but don't beat it into the ground. The person who might disagree with you is probably just as smart and knows just as much about baseball. No personal attacks and no trolling. This is not the place to come and express every frustration with all things Minnesota Twins. If you don't like something Baldelli is doing, start a new thread. If you think the GM needs to be replaced or the junipers aren't the answer for a batter's eye, don't beat such issues into the ground. Let's try to keep game threads fun!
  12. stringer bell
    Moderator Note--For all interested game threaders, there is a new sheet for June signups to introduce the game threads. Most dates that the Twins play are available. We also have one date left in May for a game thread intro (May 31). Check the pinned thread entitled "Announcement: Game Thread Intro Signup". If you have any questions, post there or send me a message. Thanks!
  13. stringer bell
    OK. We're halfway through May and all but one of the game thread intros are covered. Thanks for stepping up everyone. If someone would like to sign up, it is May 31. I have started another signup document for June. We do have a few dates covered already, but the rest are open. Whenever you are ready, please sign up. Thanks again! Here's the link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m5vkq5MPT-NrMZiMTLUELL8qchaC6PGfYi-tP9wSxrQ/edit?usp=sharing
  14. stringer bell
    You're not seeing what I'm seeing Wally. Hildenberger has been batting practice for a month.
  15. stringer bell
    I think WHIP is another measure that is more accurate than ERA. Hildenberger hit 2.0 with his last outing. I checked his career numbers and they look pretty bad, as well. I do tend to agree with Chief that there has been some smoke and mirrors productivity in the bullpen. Other than Rogers, it is white-knuckle time every reliever toes the slab in a close game.
  16. stringer bell
    The Angels were relentless for three games, but didn't get the big hits. 45 hits in a three-game series and they only won one game. I will buy into the "luck argument" a bit. I haven't seen so many weakly hit balls roll through the infield against the shift, combined with so many balls getting through the shift. It's hard to say this, but Mike Trout wasn't that consequential. He could have driven in a dozen runs and probably seen to it that the Angels swept, but the Twins got him out in key at-bats. It seems to me that the whole homestand was regression to the mean. Twins' starters allowed runs, including home runs after being tremendous for quite a while. Opposition hitters found grass with weakly hit balls and got balls over the fence. The Twins struggled with runners on, particularly against Detroit, but managed still to win four of seven, not great, but not a total disaster.
  17. stringer bell
    Yes, it could be almost anyone--trade, promotion from off the 40-man. As far as clearing room on the 40-man, Reed could be designated. There doesn't seem to be anything left there. Meíja could come of the IL, but I don't know if he's even been throwing. I see answers, but I don't see any good answers.
  18. stringer bell
    Both are open. I'll put you down for them. Thanks!
  19. stringer bell
    I’ll give you ‘til the bottom of the fifth.
  20. stringer bell
    I really need a beer!
  21. stringer bell
    OK. I moved to 111 by the Aquafina.
  22. stringer bell
    OK twinssporto. I’m right by the New Era caps store. It’s on the first floor. But directly beneath is the Legends Club. I can’t go there.
  23. stringer bell
    Buy me a beer!
  24. stringer bell
    Regarding not bunting--with all of the strikeouts and pop flies in today's game, it is far from a guarantee that the next guy will bring in that run. Kepler hits a lot of pop flies and a lot of grounders into the shift, one of the two would have advanced the runner, the other not so much. Kepler is consistently inconsistent. He's already had three or four "snags" where he's 1-10, 2-15. He'll come out of it with multiple hits and extra base hits. I'd like to see a true leadoff hitter, but given what is available, I think Kepler is as good a choice as anyone.
  25. stringer bell
    Que sera, sera.
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