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I admit, I got teary

John Krasinski ... SGN (Some Good News) ... only saw this episode and don’t know how many he’s done, but worth the 15 minutes ... didn’t know where to put this, here, Music, Coronavirus ... but a reminder that the performing arts in our lives is important: https://youtube.com/watch?v=oilZ1hNZPRM&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3Yn0c0KM1UlRJOPRp0ORqEMz1e50GTphjlgB5rgro1pk6KGNSab_72b2Y

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-LjxGSgnBj/?igshid=1hrgwrruxf1je https://www.instagram.com/p/B-NBEWTAZWa/?igshid=iy31g666r2qs

Thanks, heezy ... you’ve done it again

Just a point of FYI for everyone, we have a whole other forum to discuss non-baseball related things, called the Sports Bar, found here: http://twinsdaily.com/forum/12-the-sports-bar/ And there is a thread in there, ‘Current TV’, to discuss any or all the shows you want. Or, if you want a specific discussion on a specific show, feel free to start your own discussion topic. Or any topic that isn’t baseball, for that matter.

When I looked at this post of mine more ‘analytically’, I realized that these three, in that order, are my favorite players on the team. I think there is a strong correlation there.

Oh Good Lord. You really need to consult with the right constituency before writing articles like this. Every single person is in the wrong place, except maybe Romo. I’d have to think a lot about it, but this is the start of the true ranking of handsomeness. 1. Rosario 2. Cruz 3. Romo

Yeah ... that's why I wondered how/if players are being tested ... but then, will their families and friends be as well? The season opener is likely to be postponed, and the season shortened ... just not sure how/when this will happen. If they can't come into contact with one another, then they can't practice, either ... sooooooo ... I think we are looking at May or June for baseball to start.

Yeah ... I'm selfishly wanting the games to be played and televised. I'm out of market anyway so am able to watch the games with my mlb plan. So ... play the game even if fans aren't allowed in the stadiums. I wonder if players are being tested ... and if one player comes up positive ... then what?

I thought I read that in Japan they had discovered some getting reinfected? I'd have to do more googling ... but yes ... this serves as a reminder to be careful what information you are giving is legit. Edit: This wasn't what I read originally, but here is one article. They don't know for sure if it was faulty testing or if some were reinfected or they just don't know. They don't think it likely, but still too early to tell? But this is a dated article. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/29/health/coronavirus-reinfection.html

The site censors some words for you ... for ****'s sake ... ****'s real ... ******* ... you get the gist. No one really needs to censor themselves, because the site will take care of it for you. That said ... don't over use this feature. Unless it's a game thread and things have gone south.

But the infection rate is a lot higher ... more people will be infected. While the mortality rate may stay at a lower 1-2%, the total number of deaths may be higher. We just don't know yet. So yes, don't panic, but do be cautious. There also is a vaccine for the flu ... okay, it doesn't cover all strains, but it will lessen the severity if you do get it. I see no panic here in this thread on TD ... only people taking it seriously. I'm sure we have many posters here on TD who fall into one of the more vulnerable categories. Now ... if we hear people here are out buying 200 rolls of TP? That's panic. But doing due diligence to stop its spread is warranted. That is not panic. Be careful labeling people as panicky when they choose to follow protocols issued by the CDC, NIH, WHO ... When was the last time you saw an entire country being locked down? And until everyone has been tested and this has run its course, we don't know actual numbers of anything. While I'm not worried about myself, as I'm not in any high risk group, I am being very careful because of all the people I come in contact with throughout my day, especially my elderly mother. And I know several people who have asthma. It's for that reason I'm being cautious by trying to limit my contact with people and things, washing my hands more often, staying home rather than going out ... What we know is that this is a highly infectious strain. I think it wise that sporting events are being cancelled, postponed or played without an audience. I don't think that's panicking ... I think we're seeing officials follow protocols.

It was a day later that it was announced. He could have been told then before it was announced. And Baldelli said he wasn’t exactly happy about, but understood. Honestly, I get it. I think he’s allowed some disappointment. But what he does over the next few weeks, then we’ll see what he does with it.

Wow ... you guys read quite a bit more into those tweets than I did. I just read those as disappointed, not whiny ... and the 'I decide' I took as it's up to him. He knows what he has to do, now he has to go work on it and earn a call up.

I didn’t see anything he wrote on twitter as ‘pissed.’ And remember Glen Perkins’ beginnings with the Twins?

Well, the line missing from the Baldelli quote above was: "I can't say he was excited about it, but I think he was understanding." So yeah, not super jazzed. But ... it's up to him at this point ... go and do. He missed a week or so of camp. While I might have wanted to see him continue, they obviously felt he was far enough behind. He'll get his opportunity.

lol ... it's really a pair of Minnesota Twins zubaz on eBay ... not shoes

https://www.ebay.com/i/323814347693?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=323814347693&targetid=902220025644&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9021721&poi=&campaignid=9344508364&mkgroupid=96003368313&rlsatarget=pla-902220025644&abcId=1139336&merchantid=6296724&gclid=CjwKCAiA-vLyBRBWEiwAzOkGVCbmj06SivBE7FOgiY5ZhbUWi_VTijavakzaOba7z_fTHAdudfpxVRoCIdMQAvD_BwE You're welcome

I’ve seen some trailers for this and it intrigues me, although creepy stuff really scares me, but in a good way.

Joe Nathan and Johan Santana

Sano looks great. I’ve seen him being worked and drilled at first base and I think he’ll be fine. But ‘ran out a bloop single’ ... were we at the same game? Heh. Yeah, a bloop hit to short left-center that dropped in where no one could get to it, nor make a play ... he wasn’t running hard and didn’t have to ‘run out’ anything. But, he did run well and hard in the following plays to score the first run of the game. He tagged up and ran from 2nd to 3rd on a fly to center. And when the fielder threw to 3rd base, it allowed Adrianza to tag up and get to 2nd. Good running moves.

The other day I saw Jeffers in the cages working with someone, and Donaldson was adding a comment or two.

I’m confused by your criteria? Eligibility requires: 1. Anybody who’s not on the 40-man roster, regardless of prior MLB experience. 2. Anyone who hasn’t made their MLB debut. Doesn’t the second requirement contradict the first requirement, or are those requirements 1. OR 2.?

Mom and I just had a dog and took in the sights and sounds of baseball, bought some tickets to a future game, then went to Sun Harvest to cash in on our 2 for 1 ice cream, but the line was too long so we’ll try another day.

Sorry you won’t be able to make your trip! If you want greater exposure for trying to sell your tickets, feel free to also post this in the Twins Talk forum.