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  1. big dog
    I'm desperately trying to stay interested in the Twins this year. I gotta say, it's not easy. Last night was one more nail in the coffin. Let's see what tonight brings. God knows I stuck through last year (not to mention the 1978-1984 debacle), you'd think I could make it another 5 weeks. Nolasco throwing 6 innings without giving up 4 or more runs would be a really nice start to The Rest Of The Season.
  2. big dog
    All right, can we get a run or two this inning? Please?? Think about the kitten, developing a lifetime bad habit.
  3. big dog
    Nice job Swarzak! Let's get some runs here. If we don't get some runs...Gardy...lit cigarette...kitten...I don't want to think about the implications.
  4. big dog
    Great, Willingham with the bases loaded. Lovely.
  5. big dog
    &%&^*&^(
  6. big dog
    He's giving up a heck of a lot of walks for someone you characterize as pitch-to-contact.
  7. big dog

    Worley

    big dog replied to rukavina's topic in Other Baseball

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  8. big dog
    LaTroy Hawkins has really put together a very solid career as well. The Cubs gave him just crazy money to be their closer, which didn't work out all that well, but he continues to pitch well in his 20th major league season. (Not trying to derail this into an ex-Twins thread, but I was thinking about Cuddy getting to hit at Coors Field and it made me think about Hawkins, who's having a good year pitching in the same place.) We now return you to your regular programming, already in progress.
  9. big dog
    I looked at that a few days ago. They are definitely playing roles on teams trying to win now. I'm not sure I'd describe them as more than functional ballplayers, personally. They are basically adequate RH DHs, that's about it. Delmon is hardly playing in the field at all, and the Blue Jays have only used Valencia at first base, after the Royals gave up on him at third. Around 175 ABs on the year and no real defensive value. I'd much rather have Vargas.
  10. big dog
    I personally loved the way a 23-yr-old told someone else what the team is paying him to do. Just think how much advice Arcia will have if his average climbs over, say, .230. I'm glad Gardy's apparently just rolled with it, though.
  11. big dog
    Very sorry about Buxton. Hope he bounces back quickly. Lots of good news last night. Free Max Murphy!!! Great to see Oliveros continue his success as well. 74 K's in 55 IP. Oh, and Levi Michael is batting .667 and has stolen two bases per game at AA. What does he have to do to move up?? I suppose playing a second game for the team isn't unreasonable, as long as he's unpacked and everything. : )
  12. big dog
    I had the same thought, seeing the camera view of Gardy's face after The Year's Worst Bunt Attempt. Schaffer makes the team next year as a pinch-runner? Unlikely, but more likely than him making it as someone who ever gets to hold a bat based on what he's shown so far.
  13. big dog
    I don't have a dog in this hunt- I don't think it's an obvious call either way. That said, isn't this Middlebrooks quote getting a little tired? He's hitting a buck-eighty during his limited time in the majors this year. Everyone looks really good to him.
  14. big dog
    Thanks for the info. At least it wasn't caused by me being inept yet again.
  15. big dog
    I frequently try to read this on my iPod Touch, and there's an ad that takes up about the bottom third of the screen. It stays there as a I scroll through the article, so I can only read about 3 sentences at a time. Is that a bug? Perhaps I'm just doing something wrong, that's always a good guess.
  16. big dog
    Murphy's already been at CR for a week- he's got nothing to prove. Move him up! Free Max Murphy! ok, maybe that's a bit premature...
  17. big dog
    ^$ swing the bat. Colabello with the bases loaded. Fuld with the tying run on 3rd. Swing the freaking bat with two strikes. Let's get some actual hitters on this team.
  18. big dog
    If Hendricks does well with the Royals then the Blue Jays and Orioles should also get ticked off. They jumped off the Hendricks train a lot quicker than the Twins did.
  19. big dog
    I know there are concerns about Gardy's handling of young players, but I really like how he's used Santana and Arcia, and how he's keeping Arcia going without any sort of public doghouse despite his troubles. I agree, a big last two months from Arcia would be a huge boost for next year.
  20. big dog
    In totally unrelated news, Gibson's throwing one heck of a game here.
  21. big dog
    Hope Santana's ok- he was out because his hand slid into the 2b's cleats instead of the base. Must have hurt. Anyone who stayed home today because Swarzak was pitching missed a really good start. Better than quite a few of Gibson's, in fact.
  22. big dog
    Well, Kurt, that was a nice single.
  23. big dog
    mmm......coconut cake....
  24. big dog
    Go Twins!!!
  25. big dog
    I suppose it would be unfair to term that a jinx...
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