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  1. Darius
    They've given away too many games like this. It will cost them. When are they going to get human error of this and actually let the best players win? I've seen the Twins get jobbed on so many calls this year. Clearly a swing, and a bad call decided the game. Just let a damn computer make all the calls. There is bob"game integrity" in the terrible biases games that these umps call.
  2. Darius
    This team will not make the playoffs. I offered 5 to 1 on that a couple weeks ago then they were about 35%. I'd still give that.
  3. Darius
    Huge loss today. I didn't get to watch the game. But, is there a reason why Giminez and Adrianza were allowed to hit with a runner on second in the ninth when down by one?
  4. Darius
    Gibson is not getting nearly enough credit for how he's the turned things around this year. He said been pretty good for a while now. It was like Buxton's BA. It was so bad to begin with that it's hard to make the numbers look good again. Looking at the overall numbers for them gives you the impression that they've been bad to mediocre all year. In reality, Gibson and Buxton are two of the key guys who drug this team back from the dead. The guy should be praised right now, not reviled.
  5. Darius
    Honestly, Berrios probably has the best shot at shutting someone out and single-handedly winning a play-in. But, I can't see the club going with anyone other than Santana to open. The third has to be Gibson the way he is pitching lately, if you're lucky enough to get that far. This is all under the assumption that they snag a wildcard, which is still very much in doubt. The series against the Yankees will be key (Yanks theoretically could sweep, locking up a playoff spot for themselves and doing the Angels/Orioles a favor). Also, for some reason, even though they've been great in the road, I'm pretty concerned about the 7 game swing coming up through Tampa and KC. I have a foreboding feeling that the spotless road record is due for some regression.
  6. Darius
    Who has been calling for them to trade them recently? Most were last offseason coming off a 100+ loss season. A few left when they looked out of it around the deadline. All totally reasonable considering those circumstances (why hang onto short contracts on aging players that could return prospects, unless you're winning now). Now that they have themselves in a position to make the postseason, and a number of the younger guys look legit, I don't think anyone is seriously saying they should be traded.
  7. Darius
    That was awesome. Really fun to watch. Get the series win tomorrow, and hopefully get a game in the Yankees and/or Angels. Angels hit a two run shot in the ninth to tie tonight, then won in extras. Tough break.
  8. Darius
    Could be, but I don't think there's much rhyme or reason to concussions. Some guys get 1 and are done. Some get 50 and somehow continue to function in the short-term (Jordan Leopold). I can't imagine a QB of Mauer's size and ability in MN high school football in 2001 took a lot of devastating head blows. One year we had an offensive guard, and basically 9/11ths of our defense that was smaller than Mauer.
  9. Darius
    It would be nice if they had the bench to get Mauer, Buxton, and Dozier a break.
  10. Darius
    So what exactly is the deal with Sano? What aren't we hearing? Dick said tonight he couldn't put weight on it and is still in a boot. It didn't sound close to that bad initially (he jogged out an out before leaving the game with the injury), in fact sounded almost precautionary. Kind of curious. Not suggesting a conspiracy, or mishandling, but I must have missed something along the way.
  11. Darius
    It is pretty tough to think about what Mauer and Morneau (throw Koskie in there too) could've been without those concussions. Both were basically MVP caliber guys robbed of a few years in (or close to) their prime.
  12. Darius
    I think something may be clicking with Gibby (knocks wood).
  13. Darius
    I saw this title and thought it was another independent league guy picked up to put a nail in our playoff chances' coffin.
  14. Darius
    I'm not really so sure. Vargas is pretty terrible, granted. But has Grossman gotten a hit since June?
  15. Darius
    This team needs Mejia so badly. He was pitching well when he went down, and that 5th rotation spot has absolutely killed them this year.
  16. Darius
    Honestly, it's a little ridiculous from the outside that Slegers hasn't gotten another shot yet. Why would Gee earn multiple starts, but not Slegers? Is there something about the kid that makes the front office feel like he would be less successful than Gee? Gee has never been a good MLB pitcher, and has had plenty of shots elsewhere. He's a known commodity, and you know it's awful. Just one of many head scratching moves throughout the year (no bullpen help, waiting too long on Berrios, numerous independent league pitchers thrown against the wall with guys like Gonsalves, etc dealing all year) that will be there to point at when this team finishes 1-2 games out of the second wildcard, which I'm convinced is going to happen.
  17. Darius
    The story (again): Runners on third base with less than two outs that they couldn't advance home. I don't know why this team has such trouble making contact in that situation. But, if Vargas, Rosario (and I believe one more) can execute there, Twins win and they hold the #1 Wildcard with 2.5 on third place. Instead, second Wildcard with 1.5 on the Orioles (who will catch them) and Angels. Huge difference. I was told by someone innthe gamethread that this series really isn't not a big deal. That even if swept, they're still good. That couldn't be be further from the truth. If they get swept they're not making the playoffs.
  18. Darius
    Smart stunt there by Yost.
  19. Darius
    Umps bailed the Royals out there.
  20. Darius
    It is interesting how Sledgers comes up, throws a great game, and is never to be heard from again. Whereas, some washout on a minimum contract like Gee throws a good game, and gets a five start leash.
  21. Darius
    I am so sick of watching guys like Gee
  22. Darius
    This is where Gee loses it.
  23. Darius
    Man, Gee doesn't stand a chance tonight.
  24. Darius
    I'd feel a lot better if we could get Buxton and Sano back in the lineup.
  25. Darius
    Huge series. Must win series.
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