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  1. Squirrel
    Okay ... so let's move on, please. And I'm asking as a moderator. Thanks.
  2. Squirrel
    It wasn't cancelled because of the event itself. It was cancelled because of safety concerns in the area due to the events. I know the Twins said 'in respect of the family', but that was linked to the unsafe public areas around the stadium. If the next time someone is shot, resident or police officer, and a protest ensues, and the area becomes unsafe for fans, players, staff, etc., I'm sure the decision will be the same. And they will likely say 'in respect of', but it will primarily be because of safety issues in the area. If there aren't safety issues in the area, you won't see them postpone a game. When you have a situation where a curfew is imposed and the national guard are called in and there are protests that could easily turn to riots, you postpone whatever it is. The Twins can't be the only business in the area that closed down because of this. I don't think this is a precedent to shut down every time there is an injustice or perceived injustice ... unless the area is unsafe to open up for business as usual. The sad thing about this discussion for me, is people saying 'the next time ...' In my perfect dreamworld, there wouldn't be a next time. I think it's time to move away from guessing intent and 'the next time' and trying to guess actions of 'the next time.' Hopefully the Twins will get the series in, one way or another, whether here or elsewhere.
  3. Squirrel
    That is your interpretation that it is political. So I restate, don't make it political here. It's been proven that we cannot have these kinds of discussion at TD for all the partisan primping and talking points and disingenuous rhetoric and name calling that usually follows and does nothing but inflame. So, once again, stop and turn around. This decision was about the safety and welfare of those in and around Target Field and with respect to the family involved. You can think all you want about the decision that was made, that is your right, but don't turn this into a political hash and rehashing.
  4. Squirrel
    I don’t want to lead this discussion down the wrong path, but I don’t see how this decision was at all political. You seem to be making it so by suggesting it is. There is a lot of unrest in the community so for the safety of all involved, they decided to postpone. And Chief is right, if it is so unwatchable, something you have stated a few times now, the choice is simple. Don’t watch.
  5. Squirrel
    You know ... I should offer to give them a tour ... I could show them the Mary Tyler Moore house near Lake of the Isles. Wouldn't have to drive far to see that gem!
  6. Squirrel
    No one here is stupid. Please keep that in mind. Even if the loudly expressed opinions might have lost a lot of air today ... they still aren't stupid.
  7. Squirrel
    Ahh ... okay ... shoulda caught that but seeing one after the other, I was just thinking ... 'Really???' Thanks for clarifying.
  8. Squirrel
    Having had various levels of food poisoning before ... yeah, that's about right. (And so unpleasant.)
  9. Squirrel
    Concur. If they thought that, they'd have IL'd them and brought someone up. But, illness is a bit more difficult to predict ... always day by day.
  10. Squirrel
    Yes. Imo.
  11. Squirrel
    Neither Buxton nor Arraez are out due to injury. Illness is far different. Not to be a horrible person for wishing anyone ill, but I'm glad in both cases it's an illness vs an injury. That said ... I hope it doesn't turn into anything else.
  12. Squirrel
    Goodness ... really? Already saying to send someone down? We've had some good games, it's early. These guys deserve a little leeway 4 games into the season. Especially after two really good offensive games.
  13. Squirrel
    Yes ... in the Twins Talk forum.
  14. Squirrel
    Concur. Welcome to Twins Daily!
  15. Squirrel
    Don't forget to join us in the Twins Talk forum for the game thread for game day banter. For today's game thread, follow the link: http://twinsdaily.com/topic/49930-game-thread-4121-minnesota-twins-milwaukee-brewers-110-cdt/
  16. Squirrel
    hahaha ... my response was ... 'Well, that goes well with Guaranteed Rate Field'
  17. Squirrel
    As a means to give Sano a day off here and there, it’s fine. Donaldson can play there, too, as a means to give Sano a day off, and Arraez or Astudillo can play 3rd. The article isn’t assuming that Garver or anyone would be a longer-term injury replacement, just that we have versatility to move people around when needed for a game here or there
  18. Squirrel
    Garver has played games at 1B a handful of times with the Twins
  19. Squirrel
    I'd be disappointed, too, if I were Rooker. Heck, I'm disappointed for him. But to call it a big set back mentally? Not sure I'd go that far. We don't know what was said, how things were explained, how he took it, but I would hope, despite the disappointed, he comes out more determined. And I don't expect this roster to stand pat beyond a month, maybe up to 6 weeks. Things always change.
  20. Squirrel
    Warning: stop with the disrespect and name calling, everyone. You can dislike players, the FO, decisions made, decisions not made, you can dislike one another’s opinions ... but do so respectfully.
  21. Squirrel
    (for future reference, it’s c’est la vie )
  22. Squirrel
    My guess is ... yes. In another thread I wondered if they would increase that incrementally along with the vaccination rates ... don't know. I work in the performing arts, and we are not back to having audiences inside yet, at all. And likely won't until next Fall. But, that's indoors. For 6 weeks during the summer we perform in an outdoor venue. Right now they are going with the 25% capacity guidelines, but have said, that could and would be adjusted as was deemed safe to do so. I imagine it will be the same for outdoor sports venues as well.
  23. Squirrel
    'It's like going to Twins games ... when they're not very good.' Or ... 'It's like going to Rays games anytime, good or bad.' I'm not sure why I'm so harsh on the Rays, I actually like them. I think I'm being more harsh on their fans.
  24. Squirrel
    lol ... I think we all do ... does drinking at home yelling at the tv count?
  25. Squirrel
    Moderator note: Down the rabbit hole Covid discussion, inclusive of misinformation. If you want a covid discussion, there is a thread for that in the Sports Bar forum ... but be forewarned, it is moderated for outright grousing, bickering and misinformation. Otherwise, to post in the baseball forums, your comments need to directly correlate to the baseball discussion. And because you dislike someone or their comments, we still expect civil discourse. Rebut the post without attacking the poster, reporter, player, instructor, coach, writer, etc. Because you don't like a comment is not necessarily a reflection of a person's character. Oh ... and injecting politics in all of this, which is easy to do ... don't do it. We are all exhausted. It's tiring. My industry ... the performing arts ... is in shambles and recovery will be far worse than most. But ... it is what it is ... whether or not you think this could have prevented is for a different discussion. So ... let's move forward. Keep your comments directly related to the article and don't go down the rabbit hole and off the rails.
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