Comments on: Game 154: First Annual Convention http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/ Your Daily Source for Half-Baked Crap Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:36:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: thisisbeth http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97918 thisisbeth Sun, 23 Sep 2007 01:54:09 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97918 D'oh, I forgot about the convention, or I might've dropped by to say "hi". The only highlight of the game was Wee Sister was a winner of an autographed Morneau baseball. As a Baker fan, the entire game sucked. D'oh, I forgot about the convention, or I might've dropped by to say "hi".

The only highlight of the game was Wee Sister was a winner of an autographed Morneau baseball. As a Baker fan, the entire game sucked.

]]> By: SBG http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97914 SBG Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:50:10 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97914 Nope, didn't do that. Nope, didn't do that.

]]> By: Moss http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97912 Moss Sat, 22 Sep 2007 23:36:31 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97912 Did you get the "Welcome SBG Nation" on the big board? Moss didn't see anything. Did you get the "Welcome SBG Nation" on the big board? Moss didn't see anything.

]]> By: StatFreak101 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97907 StatFreak101 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 21:30:34 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97907 The convention was quite fun. It was nice meeting everyone considering all I knew before was their internet login names and their SBG personalities. The convention was quite fun.

It was nice meeting everyone considering all I knew before was their internet login names and their SBG personalities.

]]> By: SBG http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97902 SBG Sat, 22 Sep 2007 20:25:31 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97902 It was a good convention, despite the game that was played. It was a good convention, despite the game that was played.

]]> By: Dread Pirate Will Young http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97900 Dread Pirate Will Young Sat, 22 Sep 2007 20:15:46 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97900 BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! (I don't have my voice back, yet.) BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

(I don't have my voice back, yet.)

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97896 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:25:17 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97896 It would be pretty ugly. Dazzle seemed to indicate during the broadcast that Kubel couldn't handle playing LF everyday because he couldn't stay healthy. I've wondered how much Gardy has been DH'ing Kubel to protect his knees. I'm thinking that Kubel's place on the team next year is going to be the most-of-the-time DH and spot starter in LF. It would be pretty ugly. Dazzle seemed to indicate during the broadcast that Kubel couldn't handle playing LF everyday because he couldn't stay healthy. I've wondered how much Gardy has been DH'ing Kubel to protect his knees. I'm thinking that Kubel's place on the team next year is going to be the most-of-the-time DH and spot starter in LF.

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97895 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:23:23 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97895 Yeah, giving a good pitcher like that a weak lineup to work against is a recipe for disaster. Yeah, giving a good pitcher like that a weak lineup to work against is a recipe for disaster.

]]> By: kg2005 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97894 kg2005 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:20:06 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97894 Think how depressing things would be right now if Kubel wasn't hitting. Think how depressing things would be right now if Kubel wasn't hitting.

]]> By: New Britain Bo http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97893 New Britain Bo Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:15:40 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97893 Good outing by Vasquez - mucho K-sto. Good outing by Vasquez - mucho K-sto.

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97892 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:09:09 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97892 A game that deserved its blackout, it would seem. A game that deserved its blackout, it would seem.

]]> By: New Britain Bo http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97891 New Britain Bo Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:08:42 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97891 Oppy: Pass me the deuterium. Oppy: Pass me the deuterium.

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97890 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:08:33 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97890 <img src="http://stickandballguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/twinslose.jpg" alt="twinslose.jpg" width=150px/><p>Twins Lose</p> twinslose.jpg

Twins Lose

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97889 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:07:04 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97889 High drama here--Punto's 7-game hitting streak on the line. High drama here--Punto's 7-game hitting streak on the line.

]]> By: New Britain Bo http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97887 New Britain Bo Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:04:11 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97887 * Geiger counter clicking * * Geiger counter clicking *

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97886 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:02:05 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97886 And I think the Rincon example makes some sense in that pitchers tend to have trouble with their control when they come back, and Rincon's had control issues this year. And I think the Rincon example makes some sense in that pitchers tend to have trouble with their control when they come back, and Rincon's had control issues this year.

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97885 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:00:28 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97885 Probably not good. Without looking into it a whole lot, I'm thinking he'll probably be about where Rincon is this year. Rincon's been a bit unlucky this year as far as his ERA goes, but something like a ~4.50 FIP for Crain next year seems about right to me, maybe a bit worse. Probably not good. Without looking into it a whole lot, I'm thinking he'll probably be about where Rincon is this year. Rincon's been a bit unlucky this year as far as his ERA goes, but something like a ~4.50 FIP for Crain next year seems about right to me, maybe a bit worse.

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97884 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:57:52 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97884 It's a national blackout. FOX has a national window of exclusivity for any games that start before 6pm CT on Saturdays, regardless of whether they are showing the game or not. So by starting the game at 11am CT, the Twins guarantee that it will be blacked out. FOX wants us watching their games so we can watch their advertising. I've always thought that it would work just fine if mlb just broadcasted FOX's advertising along with the game, but I guess that doesn't fly for whatever reason. It's a national blackout. FOX has a national window of exclusivity for any games that start before 6pm CT on Saturdays, regardless of whether they are showing the game or not. So by starting the game at 11am CT, the Twins guarantee that it will be blacked out. FOX wants us watching their games so we can watch their advertising. I've always thought that it would work just fine if mlb just broadcasted FOX's advertising along with the game, but I guess that doesn't fly for whatever reason.

]]> By: kg2005 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97883 kg2005 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:55:38 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97883 How good can Jesse Crain be next year? How good can Jesse Crain be next year?

]]> By: New Britain Bo http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97882 New Britain Bo Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:51:28 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97882 Do you know how the blackout logic works? It's not like either of us are anywhere close to the game. Do you know how the blackout logic works? It's not like either of us are anywhere close to the game.

]]> By: kg2005 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97881 kg2005 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:50:15 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97881 No, it's a bear falling out of a tree (under the assumption that a branch broke) with the caption "Oh, snap!" I find it pretty comical. No, it's a bear falling out of a tree (under the assumption that a branch broke) with the caption "Oh, snap!" I find it pretty comical.

]]> By: New Britain Bo http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97880 New Britain Bo Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:48:11 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97880 What's the avatar, kg? Album cover? What's the avatar, kg? Album cover?

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97879 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:47:44 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97879 With Fields out of LF, the entertainment potential of this game just took a big hit. With Fields out of LF, the entertainment potential of this game just took a big hit.

]]> By: New Britain Bo http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97878 New Britain Bo Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:46:19 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97878 <i>So, how’s that decision working out for you? Lots of top-notch recruits? Attendance records galore? </i> LOL! So, how’s that decision working out for you? Lots of top-notch recruits? Attendance records galore?

LOL!

]]> By: kg2005 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97877 kg2005 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:45:59 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97877 You underestimate both Punto AND Gardenhire. Or overestimate, I can't decide. You underestimate both Punto AND Gardenhire. Or overestimate, I can't decide.

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97876 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:43:53 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97876 It seems really unlikely that he'll finish under .200 at this point. With 97 hits in hand, he'll need to get to 486 at-bats and not get any more hits to get below .200. For each additional hit, he'd need another 4 hitless at-bats. Gardy will probably sit him at least once from here on out, so it's highly improbably that Punto can get there. It seems really unlikely that he'll finish under .200 at this point. With 97 hits in hand, he'll need to get to 486 at-bats and not get any more hits to get below .200. For each additional hit, he'd need another 4 hitless at-bats. Gardy will probably sit him at least once from here on out, so it's highly improbably that Punto can get there.

]]> By: New Britain Bo http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97875 New Britain Bo Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:42:44 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97875 Bet that last Buscher double will be pegged as a dome ball by Chicago Tribune tomorrow. Bet that last Buscher double will be pegged as a dome ball by Chicago Tribune tomorrow.

]]> By: themoff02 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97873 themoff02 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:39:34 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97873 Punto strikes out and keeps the mendoza line in sight. Punto strikes out and keeps the mendoza line in sight.

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97872 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:37:20 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97872 Fields has been a terrible LF so far. One can only imagine that Gardy would have buried him on the bench months ago. Fields has been a terrible LF so far. One can only imagine that Gardy would have buried him on the bench months ago.

]]> By: New Britain Bo http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97871 New Britain Bo Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:37:17 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97871 Strange play. Strange play.

]]> By: themoff02 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97870 themoff02 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:35:51 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97870 It is an ESPN conspiracy to get Santana to a big market. They continue focusing and praising Nick Punto's defense so Gardy feels compelled to keep him in the lineup daily. Thus the Twins continue to lose and Santana becomes increasingly irritated about the Twins situation and decides he wants to be in another market. Absolutely brilliant if you ask me. It is an ESPN conspiracy to get Santana to a big market. They continue focusing and praising Nick Punto's defense so Gardy feels compelled to keep him in the lineup daily. Thus the Twins continue to lose and Santana becomes increasingly irritated about the Twins situation and decides he wants to be in another market. Absolutely brilliant if you ask me.

]]> By: kg2005 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97869 kg2005 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:34:39 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97869 Wow, I can't believe that Fields planned that. Wow, I can't believe that Fields planned that.

]]> By: kg2005 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97868 kg2005 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:33:39 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97868 Yeah, well Lew Ford didn't make a throw from his butt. Maybe he should have tried that. Yeah, well Lew Ford didn't make a throw from his butt. Maybe he should have tried that.

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97867 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:32:12 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97867 Ford's HR theft last night didn't make ESPN's top plays, but Punto's 5-3 from the first (which was admittedly quite nice) made #2 in top plays. Ford's HR theft last night didn't make ESPN's top plays, but Punto's 5-3 from the first (which was admittedly quite nice) made #2 in top plays.

]]> By: kg2005 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97866 kg2005 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:30:54 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97866 Josh Fields showing Lew Ford how it's done. Sort of. Josh Fields showing Lew Ford how it's done. Sort of.

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97865 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:28:10 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97865 Sort of. I'm still getting the sleep out of my eyes, so to speak, so I'm probably a bit surlier than usual. :) Sort of. I'm still getting the sleep out of my eyes, so to speak, so I'm probably a bit surlier than usual. :)

]]> By: kg2005 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97864 kg2005 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:28:00 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97864 We should let him pitch. That's seemed to work for us recently. We should let him pitch. That's seemed to work for us recently.

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97863 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:25:32 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97863 Rondell's wife gave birth this morning, which is great news for him, but probably means that we'll have to see Rondell in the lineup a few times over the next week. Rondell's wife gave birth this morning, which is great news for him, but probably means that we'll have to see Rondell in the lineup a few times over the next week.

]]> By: New Britain Bo http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97862 New Britain Bo Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:23:57 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97862 You mean, RTFP, NBB! You mean, RTFP, NBB!

]]> By: New Britain Bo http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97860 New Britain Bo Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:21:48 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97860 Owens 5-5 w/ 3RBI. Major mojo there. (bent nail in back pocket) Owens 5-5 w/ 3RBI. Major mojo there. (bent nail in back pocket)

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97859 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:21:37 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97859 Injury, as I noted above. Injury, as I noted above.

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97858 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:21:18 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97858 Right, which is why I proposed listening to the radio at the end of the post. Right, which is why I proposed listening to the radio at the end of the post.

]]> By: New Britain Bo http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97857 New Britain Bo Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:20:21 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97857 Baker get pulled in the 2nd? Baker get pulled in the 2nd?

]]> By: New Britain Bo http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97856 New Britain Bo Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:19:11 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97856 <i>If you’re like me, and rely on mlb.tv (or extra innings) to watch the games, it looks like we’ll be blacked out.</i> Gameday Audio's not blocked out. If you’re like me, and rely on mlb.tv (or extra innings) to watch the games, it looks like we’ll be blacked out.

Gameday Audio's not blocked out.

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97854 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:16:47 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97854 The slug bunts are, of course, the key. The slug bunts are, of course, the key.

]]> By: kg2005 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97853 kg2005 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:15:11 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97853 You know, the Twins were 4-0 when I was at the Dome this year. I hardly think that's a coincidence. I guess I should have made the trip for the convention. You know, the Twins were 4-0 when I was at the Dome this year. I hardly think that's a coincidence. I guess I should have made the trip for the convention.

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97852 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:15:08 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97852 The comeback is on. The Convention will inspire the team. The comeback is on. The Convention will inspire the team.

]]> By: New Britain Bo http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97851 New Britain Bo Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:13:08 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97851 3 walks, another homer, and a zany string of slug bunts and we're back in this one. 3 walks, another homer, and a zany string of slug bunts and we're back in this one.

]]> By: kg2005 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97850 kg2005 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:12:07 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97850 Kubel! Respect to the Nation. Kubel! Respect to the Nation.

]]> By: ubelmann http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97849 ubelmann Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:12:05 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2007/09/22/game-154-first-annual-convention/#comment-97849 Kubel!!!!!!! Kubel!!!!!!!

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