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ANNND Welcome! To Minnesota Twins Whine Line: Price is Right Edition! I am your host for the next 2 days, Van Barker. What do you guys think of my new microphone?! ChiTown chipped in her hard earned money to make sure we were LEGIT for Trade Deadline weekend! We've got a real BARN BURNER series this weekend against the Oakland A's. Who knows, maybe this game will be good! Before we get into the debauchery, let's discuss weather and lineups.

 

It's going to be a BRIGHT sunny evening in Oakland! 65 degrees at first pitch. Wind out of the WSW at 9 MPH...

 

Minnesota Twins (50-51):

 

P - Adalberto Mejia (L) - 78 overall on MLB the Show!

 

Oakland A's (44-59):

 

P - Chris Smith ® - Making his 4th career MLB start at 36 years old!

 

Okay, now let's get into the REAL reason why we're here... Let's announce our first contestants. Intern, take it away!

 

Brian Cashman, Jeff Luhnow, Farhan Zaidi, Theo Epstein, and Dave Dombrowski.... COME ON DOWN! You're the first contestants on the Price is Right!!

 

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Thanks intern! And good luck everybody. What's the first item up for bids?

 

Van, let's start off the show with an aging Ervin Santana! This 34 year old pitcher started the year out HOT, and made the All-Star team! This intriguing pitcher still leads the MLB in CG and shutouts, along with having a 3.37 ERA in 136 innings! On top of that, he comes with a VERY NICE haircut, and EXCELLENT mentoring abilities!

 

Brian, what's your bid?

 

BC: I'll bid my #5 org-ranked prospect, Van.

JL: Hmm, my #4 org prospect

FZ: #10 org prospect

TE: #12 org prospect

DD: $1, Van

 

ACTUAL RETAIL PRICE: #4 org-ranked prospect!! Congratulations Jeff! Who's our next contestant?

 

Dayton Moore... COME ON DOWN! You're the next contestant on the Price Is Right!!

 

Thanks intern. Next item up for bid, please....

 

Van, we have one of the hottest items in the league, closer Brandon Kintzler! This almost 33 year old pitcher came out of the woodwork the last 2 years to become a pretty good reliever! He's a recent All-Star with an ATTRACTIVE expiring contract!

 

Brian, you're first.

 

BC: My bullpen is good, I'm sitting out this round.

JL: Woah, has that ever happened before, Van?

Van: Not that we know of! Also, how are you still here?! You just won the last item.

JL: Nobody has asked me to leave yet...I'm bidding my #12 org prospect

FZ: Yeah, if Brian is sitting out, so am I.

JL: Do you guys just want me to win automatically?

BC & FZ: Yuuuuup.

TE: $1. Van.

DD: $2, Van.

TE: I see how it is Dave. Come at me bro!

DM: #1 org prospect. We don't have anything left to give!

 

ACTUAL RETAIL PRICE: #1 org prospect!! Congrats Dayton, your farm system is going to be barren soon enough! Who's our next contestant?

 

Mike Rizzo.... COME ON DOWN! You're the next contestant on the Price is Right!

 

Let's keep this rolling. Next item up for bid.....

 

Van, we have a BRAND NEW PROSPECT!!!! It's the 2018 Nick Gordon. This speedy sports car goes from home to first in 2.3 seconds, and transitions in the field VERY WELL. The only issue with this FINE automobile is it can't turn to the left as well as the right. This item could be yours, on the PRICE IS RIGHT!

 

Brian, you're first.

 

BC: I'll offer CC Sabathia, Van.

JL: Carlos Beltran

FZ: Kenta Maeda, Van. I'm sick of him taking 30 seconds to throw a pitch.

TE: You want Jon Lester's remaining contract? Because that's what you're going to get.

DD: I don't like prospects. I'm sitting this one out.

TE: My god you're cheap, Dave.

DD: So what? If this guy was 30 years old I'll trade for him in a snap.

Van: Clearly these guys don't like each other!

MR: Stephen Strasburg, Van.

 

*Buzzer* Ah, shoot. You all went over the actual retail price. No new car for you!

 

Final item up for bids.....

 

Van, let's end the show by offering Brian Dozier!! This 2B has been on the market before, and hasn't drummed up a lot of interest yet! But, he comes with some power, LEADERSHIP, and the occasional slick play in the field! He's under contract for one more season, then it's your problem when he enters free agency!

 

Brian?

 

BC: Jordan Sheffield, Van.

JL: Francis Martes.

FZ: Jose De Leon.

Van: You no longer have De Leon, Farhan.

FZ: Yes I do. Jose De Leon.

Van: Okay, let's move on. Clearly you're in denial about this.

FZ: Jose De Leon.

Van: STOP IT.

FZ: Jose De Leon.

 

Alright, SHOW'S OVER. Farhan ruined it for all of us by saying Jose De Leon too many times....

 

Let's get a win Twins!

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Blake All-Star

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Whoops, you're right!

Van, you keep it up and you're going to be the permanent Trade Deadline game thread guy.

 

That was outstanding!

 

You could become the "Mr. October" of game threads!

Squirrel GOAT

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The one with the yodeling mountaineer who climbs too close to the sun and then falls off a cliff. Metaphor for the Twins?

This deserved a hearty LOL and not just a like.

 

Heh. And people are staring since I appear to just be laughing for no apparent reason. Okay, now they are quickly walking away from me in the opposite direction.

 

Note to self: maybe don't read TD out in public as you never know what's going to get said.

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ANNND Welcome! To Minnesota Twins Whine Line: Price is Right Edition! I am your host for the next 2 days, Van Barker. What do you guys think of my new microphone?! ChiTown chipped in her hard earned money to make sure we were LEGIT for Trade Deadline weekend! We've got a real BARN BURNER series this weekend against the Oakland A's. Who knows, maybe this game will be good! Before we get into the debauchery, let's discuss weather and lineups.

It's going to be a BRIGHT sunny evening in Oakland! 65 degrees at first pitch. Wind out of the WSW at 9 MPH...

Minnesota Twins (50-51):

P - Adalberto Mejia (L) - 78 overall on MLB the Show!

Oakland A's (44-59):

P - Chris Smith ® - Making his 4th career MLB start at 36 years old!

Okay, now let's get into the REAL reason why we're here... Let's announce our first contestants. Intern, take it away!

Brian Cashman, Jeff Luhnow, Farhan Zaidi, Theo Epstein, and Dave Dombrowski.... COME ON DOWN! You're the first contestants on the Price is Right!!

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Thanks intern! And good luck everybody. What's the first item up for bids?

Van, let's start off the show with an aging Ervin Santana! This 34 year old pitcher started the year out HOT, and made the All-Star team! This intriguing pitcher still leads the MLB in CG and shutouts, along with having a 3.37 ERA in 136 innings! On top of that, he comes with a VERY NICE haircut, and EXCELLENT mentoring abilities!

Brian, what's your bid?

BC: I'll bid my #5 org-ranked prospect, Van.
JL: Hmm, my #4 org prospect
FZ: #10 org prospect
TE: #12 org prospect
DD: $1, Van

ACTUAL RETAIL PRICE: #4 org-ranked prospect!! Congratulations Jeff! Who's our next contestant?

Dayton Moore... COME ON DOWN! You're the next contestant on the Price Is Right!!

Thanks intern. Next item up for bid, please....

Van, we have one of the hottest items in the league, closer Brandon Kintzler! This almost 33 year old pitcher came out of the woodwork the last 2 years to become a pretty good reliever! He's a recent All-Star with an ATTRACTIVE expiring contract!

Brian, you're first.

BC: My bullpen is good, I'm sitting out this round.
JL: Woah, has that ever happened before, Van?
Van: Not that we know of! Also, how are you still here?! You just won the last item.
JL: Nobody has asked me to leave yet...I'm bidding my #12 org prospect
FZ: Yeah, if Brian is sitting out, so am I.
JL: Do you guys just want me to win automatically?
BC & FZ: Yuuuuup.
TE: $1. Van.
DD: $2, Van.
TE: I see how it is Dave. Come at me bro!
DM: #1 org prospect. We don't have anything left to give!

ACTUAL RETAIL PRICE: #1 org prospect!! Congrats Dayton, your farm system is going to be barren soon enough! Who's our next contestant?

Mike Rizzo.... COME ON DOWN! You're the next contestant on the Price is Right!

Let's keep this rolling. Next item up for bid.....

Van, we have a BRAND NEW PROSPECT!!!! It's the 2018 Nick Gordon. This speedy sports car goes from home to first in 2.3 seconds, and transitions in the field VERY WELL. The only issue with this FINE automobile is it can't turn to the left as well as the right. This item could be yours, on the PRICE IS RIGHT!

Brian, you're first.

BC: I'll offer CC Sabathia, Van.
JL: Carlos Beltran
FZ: Kenta Maeda, Van. I'm sick of him taking 30 seconds to throw a pitch.
TE: You want Jon Lester's remaining contract? Because that's what you're going to get.
DD: I don't like prospects. I'm sitting this one out.
TE: My god you're cheap, Dave.
DD: So what? If this guy was 30 years old I'll trade for him in a snap.
Van: Clearly these guys don't like each other!
MR: Stephen Strasburg, Van.

*Buzzer* Ah, shoot. You all went over the actual retail price. No new car for you!

Final item up for bids.....

Van, let's end the show by offering Brian Dozier!! This 2B has been on the market before, and hasn't drummed up a lot of interest yet! But, he comes with some power, LEADERSHIP, and the occasional slick play in the field! He's under contract for one more season, then it's your problem when he enters free agency!

Brian?

BC: Jordan Sheffield, Van.
JL: Francis Martes.
FZ: Jose De Leon.
Van: You no longer have De Leon, Farhan.
FZ: Yes I do. Jose De Leon.
Van: Okay, let's move on. Clearly you're in denial about this.
FZ: Jose De Leon.
Van: STOP IT.
FZ: Jose De Leon.

Alright, SHOW'S OVER. Farhan ruined it for all of us by saying Jose De Leon too many times....

Let's get a win Twins!

Van the Man! Great job! You are the Stan Musial of Twins Daily!

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Van the Man! Great job! You are the Stan Musial of Twins Daily!

 

Bark

 

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Van, I think plinks could be the metaphorical game representing pitching prospects. They all look good when you drop/draft them. A few bad bounces off those pegs and your plinko has caromed far from the "Kershaw" slot you were aiming for, and ended up in the Kohl Stewart slot.

 

Come on, man! It's practically a straight shot. Aim better next time.

TwinsCD FCL Twins

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Favourite Price is Right game to watch... Go!

 

The golf game (naturally).  Wasn't so sure about them giving a 2nd chance.  What I always found entertaining was when Bob would go for the inspirational putt, there were some contestants who had no idea how to handle the skinny mic.

Squirrel GOAT

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Since it's Saturday night and Van is no doubt out on a date, I'll post the lineups ... since I'm not on a date but at work:

 

TWINS

Brian Dozier 2B
Max Kepler RF
Miguel Sano 3B
Joe Mauer 1B
Eduardo Escobar SS
Eddie Rosario LF
Robbie Grossman DH
Zack Granite CF
Jason Castro C

 

Adalberto Mejia P

 

ATHLETICS

Rajai Davis RF
Marcus Semien SS
Ryon Healy DH
Khris Davis LF
Jed Lowrie 2B
Yonder Alonso 1B
Matt Chapman 3B
Ryan Lavarnway C
Jaycob Brugman CF

 

Chris Smith P

Squirrel GOAT

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What's on the program tonight?

Dvorak Carnival Overture; Dvorak Symphony 8; then a bunch of movie themed pieces for solo violin and orchestra

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Dvorak Carnival Overture; Dvorak Symphony 8; then a bunch of movie themed pieces for solo violin and orchestra

My middle child and I caught Dvorak 7 two weekends ago. Great stuff!

TwinsCD FCL Twins

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Grossman comes to the plate, I ask, 'what are the chances he bunts?'.   Amazing that he got it down.

 

Now let's see how we can F up the bases loaded situation.

 

EDIT:  Nevermind....this Granite kid needs to hang around.

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Ummmmm, Dick....Alonso's foot was off the bag.  Watch the whole play, please.

 

Gotta be honest. I didn't see that.

 

For all the **** we give them, the umpires actually do a surprisingly good job for not having seven angles and various slow-mo speeds.

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Uffda, Kepler strikes out with the bases loaded and less than one out. Did that against the Dodgers, too. Annoying.

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