Hrbowski

Well if I did that I might be able to conclude that the umpires were indeed disrespecting the game.

Stewart had a really good game, and he apparently wasn't pleased with the umpire's zone. He was mostly throwing 90-92, but FSL radar guns are a bit behind, plus he was throwing a good changeup.

He had more than one bad strike call, I counted ten pitches that he called strikes that were balls. I don't care what the umpires usually call, the actual strike zone in the rulebook is what I go by, the zone isn't supposed to shift for lefty or righty batters.

Pujols started his age 21 season at in the majors, and since Miguel was injured that pushed his development back a year, so Miguel is only a few months behind than Pujols. I don't think that Sano should come up unless he is mostly in the DH spot, and getting regular starts at third, I think it would be a bad idea to have him play right field or first.

Hicks has actually done a better job than most center fielders on fly balls hit over his head, but he has had trouble on deep line drives, but a lot of center fielders do.

I have a problem with a consistently bad zone, which last night's was.

Have you ever used the regular gameday, and then checked gameday mini? They are not accurate with each other, and gameday mini (which is the one you posted) is usually way off what the real strike zone is, gameday is fine, but gameday mini is totally inaccurate.

I did look at it, and it shows that he had a wider zone when the Twins were batting.

Yesterday the Twins completed their 40 round draft, and picked up some promising players throughout the draft, but signablity could be an issue for some. Here is a review of the 40 picks: Tyler Jay - Left Handed Pitcher - Illinois Jay is a quick to the big leagues type reliever who will be converted to a starter next year, he has great stuff, and I considered him the second best pitcher in the class. http://twinsdaily.com/blog/531/entry-6569-tyler-jay-2015-mlb-draft/ Kyle Cody - Right Handed Pitcher - Kentucky Cody is a huge pitcher who has great stuff, but battled command this year. He will be given the chance to start, and if he can harness his command he could be a huge steal, but if he can't he will move to the bullpen, where he could end up being a real good power arm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiC9pvwi0xI Travis Blankenhorn - Third Base - PA High School Blankenhorn is a left handed hitter with a good approach who was a shortstop in high school, but will move to third or a corner outfield spot as a pro, he has been given Alex Gordon comps, and he should hit for both average and power at the next level. Trey Cabbage - Third Base - TN High School Cabbage was the second prep third basemen taken by the Twins, and he also is a a very good left handed hitter, although he is not as good of a defender as Blankenhorn, he has more power potential. Alex Robinson - Left Handed Pitcher - Maryland Robinson is a power arm out of the bullpen, who throws into the upper nineties, but has struggled with command. Chris Paul - Outfield - California Senior sign who played well in the Northwoods league last year, he also hit .313 during he senior year. Jovani Moran - Left Handed Pitcher - PR Academy Moran is a projectable lefty who sits 88-90 with a good changeup. Kolton Kendrick - First Base - LA High School Kendrick has some of the best power in the class, and has gotten comparisons to Mark McGwire, he will be limited to first, and has raised questions about his ability to hit, but he will always be a power threat. LaMonte Wade - Outfield - Maryland Wade is a solid hitter who can play a good center field, he has deceptive speed, and has a good throwing arm. Sean Miller - Shortstop - South Carolina - Aiken Miller was one of the better defensive shortstops in the class, and is a good runner, but he has a light bat. Kerby Camacho - Catcher - PR Academy Camacho is a switch hitting catcher who has both a good bat and fine receiving skills. Zander Wiel - First Base - Vanderbilt Wiel had a great year hitting cleanup for Vanderbilt, showing potential to hit for average and power, he can also run fairly well for a first baseman, stealing 13 bases, plus he should be able to play corner outfield. Cody Stashak - Right Handed Pitcher - St. Johns (NY) AJ Murray - Catcher - Georgia Tech Murray can hit, according to Deron Johnson, and he showed that during his senior year, hitting 15 home runs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGPHyZpdzPQ Anthony McIver - Left Handed Pitcher - San Diego McIver spent his college career at three different colleges. He is a senior sign. Lean Marrero - Outfield - PR Academy Nate Gercken - Right Handed Pitcher - Academy of Arts University (CA) Gercken is a huge righty who throws a really good sinker. He is a senior sign. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvnJ3A9-DQ4 Daniel Kihle - Outfield - Wichita State Kihle profiles as a center fielder, and can run the bases well. http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67565098/v147396783/draft-report-daniel-kihle Kyle Wilson - Right Handed Pitcher - MO High School Wilson throws a mid nineties fastball and a really good curve. http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67565098/v132092183/draft-report-kyle-wilson-hs-pitcher Colton Eastman - Right Handed Pitcher - CA High School Eastman may be a tough sign, but he has a three pitch mix, and it would be great if the Twins could sign him. http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67565098/v130722883 Kamran Young - Outfield - Cal State - Dominguez Hills Young is a senior sign, he played well in his junior year after transferring from College of the Canyons. Blake Cederlind - Right Handed Pitcher - Merced College (CA) Cederlind did not have a good year, but hits 94, so the Twins decided to take a gamble. Alex Perez - Shortstop - Virginia Tech Another senior sign who had a solid college career. Jaylin Davis - Outfield - Appalachian State Davis is a junior who had limited playing time this year, but he is known for his speed. Logan Lombana - Right Handed Pitcher - Cal State - Long Beach Lombana is a reliever. Tyler Williams - Outfield - AZ High School Williams' dad is a Twins scout, and he is considered a potential five tool talent. http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67565098/v141615983/draft-report-tyler-williams Dalton Sawyer - Left Handed Pitcher - Minnesota Johnson said they plan on using Sawyer as a reliever. Jonathan Englemann - Outfield - CA High School Englemann is another potential five tool player, but he will be a tough sign. http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67565098/v132126083/draft-report-jonathan-engelmann-hs-outfielder Brad Hartong - Catcher - Indiana Hartong is a five year senior. Greg Popylisen - Outfield - El Paso Community College Popylisen can fly, and was drafted because of his speed. Tristan Pompey - Outfield - ON High School Pompey is the brother of Dalton Pompey, and some say he has more tools, but it is unlikely that he will sign. http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67565098/v150300983/draft-report-tristan-pompey Andrew Vazquez - Left Handed Pitcher - Westmont College (CA) Vazquez is a senior sign. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-X62A-Twwo Colin Theroux - Catcher - San Joaquin Delta College (CA) Brian Olson - Catcher - Seattle University Hector Lujan - Right Handed Pitcher - Westmont College (CA) Rich Condeelis - Right Handed Pitcher - University of Pittsburgh Jake Irvin - Right Handed Pitcher - MN High School The only Minnesota prep player taken in the draft, Irvin will likely attend college. Alex McKenna - Outfield - CA High School Daniel Tillo - Left Handed Pitcher - IA High School Max Cordy - Right Handed Pitcher - University of California Davis

The ump initiated contact.

I think that the ump should be fined just as heavily, it makes me mad to see umpires constantly disrespecting the game.

I think that we should send him and Duensing to the O's for Delmon Young.

The most ridiculous thing about it is how Ripperger blatantly told Molitor that he was having a good night. Players have a much better understanding of the strike zone than umpires, and when an umpire who is as bad as Ripperger says that to someone with an understanding of the zone that is as good as Molitor's or Torii's, I think that umpire has some serious problems, and should not be anywhere near a baseball field.

Twins draft Jonathan Engelmann, a high upside pick that probably won't sign.

Rodriguez needs 8 hits to get #3000, and 2 RBI to get #2000.

The Mets select Nick Blackburn.

Colton Eastman is a great pick, now if he will only sign...

Twins get a great pick in Kyle Wilson. I hope he signs.

You sound like Dusty Baker.

Another Puerto Rican selection.

Murray has pretty good pop, and will likely stay behind the plate. I like that pick.

Gio Brusa would be a nice pick.

I wonder if Joey Bart will be in play with pick #9.

Kolton Kendrick was ranked #62 by BA, so that was a good value pick. He has the best power in the class according to some.

Twins are on the clock.