The Beat(ing) Goes On
May 18th, 2006 by SBG
Radke v. Rogers. Do the Twins have a chance today?
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ubelmann wrote: Check front page for emergency game log.
Beau wrote: Tying run at the plate!
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davidwatts wrote: the delay on Gameday drive me nuts. it says "in play, run(s)" and then it seems like 15 years before a description of the play shows up
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Beau wrote: We may have to blow up Friday
In Response to Cup of Coffee: July 4-5, 2009,
davidwatts wrote: Slowey to the DL, Potsy McSmokesalot called up
Jeff A wrote: A pair of ex-Twins are included on the Independence Day birthday list: United States of America (1776) Mickey Welch (1859) George Mullin (1880) Chuck Tanner (1929) Bill Tuttle (1929) Hal Lanier (1942) Jose Oquendo (1963) Vinny Castilla (1967) Jay Canizaro (1973)
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Twayn replied on May 18, 2006 at 12:15:46 pm
There's always a chance, SBG, else there would not be a need to actually play the games. That's why you can still find at least a few fans in the stands at Kauffman Stadium. While an actuary can tell you with pretty good statistical certainty how many 41-79 year old male smokers in Minnesota will die from lung cancer this year, he can't tell you which ones. But our chances today don't look so good.
SBG replied on May 18, 2006 at 12:19:06 pm
As if on cue, Radke gives up a first inning homerun.
Miller Man replied on May 18, 2006 at 12:45:03 pm
It's uncanny the ability Radke has to give up 1st inning HRs. It would be interesting to see stats on 1st inning HRs given up by pitchers. This is unbelievable.
SBG replied on May 18, 2006 at 12:54:07 pm
He gives 'em up in the second inning, too.
Twayn replied on May 18, 2006 at 1:28:01 pm
Miller Man,
Uncanny, yes. Ominous, too.
Twayn replied on May 18, 2006 at 1:43:50 pm
Also of note to today for bashers of our defense, through five complete we have three infield errors.
SBG replied on May 18, 2006 at 1:55:35 pm
Good Gravy! White walked AGAIN! And a run scored!
Nick N. replied on May 18, 2006 at 2:52:28 pm
Depressing day, but this boxscore might cheer you up.
Twayn replied on May 18, 2006 at 3:13:47 pm
Wow. Go Garza!
Twayn replied on May 18, 2006 at 4:00:54 pm
BTW, SBG, I liked your post title today, despite the Sonny and Cher allusion. It reminds me of the old management adage, "The beatings will continue until morale improves."
Banjo replied on May 18, 2006 at 4:33:14 pm
Bono was brilliant - playing the stooge to Cher, all the while cultivating and crafting her image. All the more credit since I think he actually wrote the song.
SBG replied on May 18, 2006 at 4:55:52 pm
I think that The Edge co-wrote it. Sorry, couldn't help myself.