Comments on: Game 95: Twins v. Tigers http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/ Your Daily Source for Half-Baked Crap Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:40:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: New Britain Bo http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-148290 New Britain Bo Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:24:51 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-148290 <i>powerless to self-edit</i> Emasculation. Like losing your own K. Rove. powerless to self-edit Emasculation. Like losing your own K. Rove.

]]> By: brianS http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147285 brianS Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:13:31 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147285 hrm. sorry about that. suddenly I am powerless to self-edit. hrm. sorry about that. suddenly I am powerless to self-edit.

]]> By: brianS http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147284 brianS Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:09:52 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147284 that's nice. BP's <a href="http://www.baseballprospectus.com/statistics/ps_oddspec.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">PECOTA-adjusted odds</a> for the Twins are at a mighty slim 19.6 pct. that's nice.

BP's PECOTA-adjusted odds for the Twins are at a mighty slim 19.6 pct.

]]> By: brianS http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147283 brianS Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:08:25 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147283 that's nice. BP's PECOTA-adjusted odds for the Twins are at a mighty slim 19.6 pct. that's nice.

BP's PECOTA-adjusted odds for the Twins are at a mighty slim 19.6 pct.

]]> By: Rhubarb_Runner http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147282 Rhubarb_Runner Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:01:12 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147282 ESPN's standings have Twins at a 38.8% odds of making the playoffs. ESPN's standings have Twins at a 38.8% odds of making the playoffs.

]]> By: greenmachine http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147276 greenmachine Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:20:14 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147276 Good research. I'm sure the dynamics there are pretty idiosyncratic, but that clearly indicates that we're in surprisingly good shape. Good research. I'm sure the dynamics there are pretty idiosyncratic, but that clearly indicates that we're in surprisingly good shape.

]]> By: socaltwinsfan http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147274 socaltwinsfan Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:20:03 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147274 Just 1 1/2 games back at the break is real good. The years the Twins didn't win the division under Gardy the Twins were 8 (2007) and 9 (2005) games back. Only once (2002) have the Twins been in first place at the break under Gardy. The Twins are 11 games over .500, which is tied for the best record under Gardy (also 2002). Surprisingly, the Twins were still only 9 games over .500 at the break and 11 games back in 2006. The last time the Twins were in this good of position and didn't win the division was 2001 when they had a five-game lead at the break before going into a big tailspin right after the break. Since divisional play began, the Twins have been in this good of position or better and didn't win the division just three times (2001, 1992, 1984). The Twins have been in worse position at the break and won the division twice (2006, 2003). So, since divisional play began, the Twins have been in this position or better at the break nine times and won the division six times. Just 1 1/2 games back at the break is real good. The years the Twins didn't win the division under Gardy the Twins were 8 (2007) and 9 (2005) games back. Only once (2002) have the Twins been in first place at the break under Gardy. The Twins are 11 games over .500, which is tied for the best record under Gardy (also 2002). Surprisingly, the Twins were still only 9 games over .500 at the break and 11 games back in 2006.

The last time the Twins were in this good of position and didn't win the division was 2001 when they had a five-game lead at the break before going into a big tailspin right after the break. Since divisional play began, the Twins have been in this good of position or better and didn't win the division just three times (2001, 1992, 1984). The Twins have been in worse position at the break and won the division twice (2006, 2003). So, since divisional play began, the Twins have been in this position or better at the break nine times and won the division six times.

]]> By: greenmachine http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147273 greenmachine Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:12:51 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147273 An insane end to that game. Sox produce 3 runs in the top of the ninth, have runners on, but Konerko strikes out after four hours of baseball. Rangers win 12-11. An insane end to that game. Sox produce 3 runs in the top of the ninth, have runners on, but Konerko strikes out after four hours of baseball. Rangers win 12-11.

]]> By: brianS http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147272 brianS Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:23:46 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147272 Well, Nathan DID just pitch 3 straight days. Crain and Cheese both have gotten a lot of work too. Limited options. Well, Nathan DID just pitch 3 straight days. Crain and Cheese both have gotten a lot of work too. Limited options.

]]> By: davidwatts http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147271 davidwatts Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:36:55 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147271 geesh, I turn away for 5 minutes, and its now 7-5 Rangers top of the 4th Sox looking to score more geesh, I turn away for 5 minutes, and its now 7-5 Rangers top of the 4th
Sox looking to score more

]]> By: davidwatts http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147270 davidwatts Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:01:43 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147270 5-4 Sox now looks like its going to be a good ol fashoned 14-12 final 5-4 Sox now

looks like its going to be a good ol fashoned 14-12 final

]]> By: Big Mak http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147269 Big Mak Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:55:52 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147269 Hamilton 0-2, 0 RBI so far. I was hoping for a 5 RBI day from him to go into the break at an even 100. (Also that would mean Sox pitching was getting destroyed) Hamilton 0-2, 0 RBI so far. I was hoping for a 5 RBI day from him to go into the break at an even 100. (Also that would mean Sox pitching was getting destroyed)

]]> By: greenmachine http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147268 greenmachine Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:52:08 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147268 Yup, they just tied it up 4-4. Yup, they just tied it up 4-4.

]]> By: Big Mak http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147267 Big Mak Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:50:53 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147267 Add to that Verlander being on today. Twins with 5 total bases today, that's their fewest since Gavin Floyd nearly no-hit them on May 6. Add to that Verlander being on today.

Twins with 5 total bases today, that's their fewest since Gavin Floyd nearly no-hit them on May 6.

]]> By: davidwatts http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147266 davidwatts Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:48:19 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147266 I just got home to see the 2nd and 3rd out of the 9th inning :( 3 out of 4 heading into the break is not too shabby Go Rangers! I just got home to see the 2nd and 3rd out of the 9th inning

Frown

3 out of 4 heading into the break is not too shabby
Go Rangers!

]]> By: Big Mak http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147265 Big Mak Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:44:29 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147265 This is why no one picked the 4-game sweep in SBG's <a href="http://stickandballguy.com/blog/about-sbg/wgom-polls-archive/" rel="nofollow">poll</a> at the beginning of the series. The WGOM citizenry, smarter than your average commenters. This is why no one picked the 4-game sweep in SBG's poll at the beginning of the series.

The WGOM citizenry, smarter than your average commenters.

]]> By: Big Mak http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147263 Big Mak Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:40:05 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147263 Bass has passed Rincon now for "most outings with a negative WPA" this season. Bass - 14 (of 35) Rincon - 13 (of 24) Crain - 12 (of 38) Reyes - 12 (of 43) Livan - 11 (of 20) Boof - 11 (of 23) Bass has passed Rincon now for "most outings with a negative WPA" this season.

Bass - 14 (of 35)
Rincon - 13 (of 24)
Crain - 12 (of 38)
Reyes - 12 (of 43)
Livan - 11 (of 20)
Boof - 11 (of 23)

]]> By: twayn http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147262 twayn Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:39:57 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147262 Not there for me. I logged out, cleared cookies and cache, logged back in, still not there. Ah well, guess I'll just have to appear fallible for awhile. Not there for me. I logged out, cleared cookies and cache, logged back in, still not there. Ah well, guess I'll just have to appear fallible for awhile.

]]> By: greenmachine http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147261 greenmachine Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:35:46 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147261 Boo - no offense, a horrible call and a bad bullpen decision. Well, at least we took 3 of 4. Boo - no offense, a horrible call and a bad bullpen decision. Well, at least we took 3 of 4.

]]> By: nibbish http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147260 nibbish Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:35:07 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147260 The fact that Todd "I have a 9.00 ERA" Jones has the same number of saves as Rick Aguilera is a modern day travesty. The fact that Todd "I have a 9.00 ERA" Jones has the same number of saves as Rick Aguilera is a modern day travesty.

]]> By: nibbish http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147257 nibbish Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:27:49 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147257 +1 Rotting fish +1 Rotting fish

]]> By: nibbish http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147256 nibbish Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:26:58 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147256 Of the 25 people on the roster, Bass might be 24th on the list of players I wanted to see pitching the 8th inning of this game. (Punto is seemingly hurt, after all) Of the 25 people on the roster, Bass might be 24th on the list of players I wanted to see pitching the 8th inning of this game. (Punto is seemingly hurt, after all)

]]> By: twayn http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147255 twayn Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:26:39 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147255 Bass needs to put through waivers and sent to AAA. If he's claimed, no big loss. Boof can do long relief and mop up. Having Bass there is just a temptation for Gardy that needs to be removed, like Tyner getting dumped so Gardy couldn't DH him anymore. Bass needs to put through waivers and sent to AAA. If he's claimed, no big loss. Boof can do long relief and mop up. Having Bass there is just a temptation for Gardy that needs to be removed, like Tyner getting dumped so Gardy couldn't DH him anymore.

]]> By: greenmachine http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147254 greenmachine Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:26:35 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147254 +1 Websters New Edition +1 Websters New Edition

]]> By: greenmachine http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147253 greenmachine Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:25:43 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147253 Bass in the eighth <img src="http://www.sxc.hu/pic/m/o/ow/ownmoment/694208_dead_fish.jpg" /> Bass in the eighth

]]> By: Big Mak http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147252 Big Mak Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:25:29 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147252 <b>hope</b> (n.) - Todd Jones is warming in the Tiger's bullpen. hope (n.) - Todd Jones is warming in the Tiger's bullpen.

]]> By: cheaptoy http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147251 cheaptoy Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:24:59 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147251 Well, you know, Gardy has to make sure he has pitchers available for after the all-start break. Well, you know, Gardy has to make sure he has pitchers available for after the all-start break.

]]> By: nibbish http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147250 nibbish Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:24:18 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147250 Gardy inexplicably brought in Bass, so it doesn't look like we'll need it. Gardy inexplicably brought in Bass, so it doesn't look like we'll need it.

]]> By: SBG http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147249 SBG Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:24:09 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147249 I'm still seeing it. I'm still seeing it.

]]> By: Beau http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147248 Beau Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:23:51 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147248 Anyone just have a flashback to last week? Anyone just have a flashback to last week?

]]> By: greenmachine http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147247 greenmachine Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:23:47 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147247 OK, I maybe get that against the right handed batter - but why not bring in Breslow or Reyes against the lefty with power? Ugh. OK, I maybe get that against the right handed batter - but why not bring in Breslow or Reyes against the lefty with power? Ugh.

]]> By: DK http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147246 DK Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:23:38 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147246 Guess Gardy's ready for vacation. Guess Gardy's ready for vacation.

]]> By: twayn http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147245 twayn Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:23:29 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147245 Thanks for putting this one a little further out of reach, Mr. Bass. Thanks for putting this one a little further out of reach, Mr. Bass.

]]> By: SBG http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147244 SBG Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:23:21 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147244 Brian Bass SUCKS. Brian Bass SUCKS.

]]> By: nibbish http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147243 nibbish Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:22:08 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147243 What. the. hell. BASS?? What. the. hell.

BASS??

]]> By: nibbish http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147242 nibbish Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:21:28 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147242 I think I still have it on mine? I think I still have it on mine?

]]> By: DK http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147241 DK Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:20:38 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147241 That is exactly what crossed my mind, though. That is exactly what crossed my mind, though.

]]> By: twayn http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147240 twayn Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:19:54 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147240 Hey, Boss, looks like we lost the edit feature for comments. How am I gonna cover up my mistakes now? Hey, Boss, looks like we lost the edit feature for comments. How am I gonna cover up my mistakes now?

]]> By: greenmachine http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147239 greenmachine Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:18:41 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147239 I'll say it again, COME ON KUBES!!!!! I'll say it again, COME ON KUBES!!!!!

]]> By: twayn http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147238 twayn Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:18:18 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147238 We need some serious abiding here, Dude. We need some serious abiding here, Dude.

]]> By: Big Mak http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147237 Big Mak Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:17:57 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147237 a strategic wild pitch to set up the intentional BB? a strategic wild pitch to set up the intentional BB?

]]> By: SBG http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147236 SBG Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:17:51 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147236 Alas, he gets intentionally walked. Alas, he gets intentionally walked.

]]> By: SBG http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147235 SBG Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:15:59 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147235 Who else just had a flashback to 2006 with Morneau coming up against Zumaya. Who else just had a flashback to 2006 with Morneau coming up against Zumaya.

]]> By: DK http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147234 DK Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:15:48 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147234 He's like the anti-Shannon Stewart (or the anti-Insanity) He's like the anti-Shannon Stewart (or the anti-Insanity)

]]> By: twayn http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147233 twayn Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:15:37 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147233 But Gardy says he has no intention of moving him out of the leadoff slot because he's afraid that would mess with his head. Gardy, his head's a mess already. Do the kid a favor, move him to the 9 hole and take the frigging pressure off him. But Gardy says he has no intention of moving him out of the leadoff slot because he's afraid that would mess with his head. Gardy, his head's a mess already. Do the kid a favor, move him to the 9 hole and take the frigging pressure off him.

]]> By: Big Mak http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147232 Big Mak Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:13:05 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147232 Coincidence that the only inning we had a runner on for Mauer/Morneau/Kubel is the only inning we've scored? Coincidence that the only inning we had a runner on for Mauer/Morneau/Kubel is the only inning we've scored?

]]> By: greenmachine http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147231 greenmachine Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:11:46 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147231 Another day of out-making for Carlos McSlumpy Another day of out-making for Carlos McSlumpy

]]> By: Big Mak http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147230 Big Mak Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:10:31 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147230 According to Detroit's announcers, he (Kubel) feels more comfortable as a DH, and feels uncomfortable in the OF. According to Detroit's announcers, he (Kubel) feels more comfortable as a DH, and feels uncomfortable in the OF.

]]> By: twayn http://stickandballguy.com/blog/2008/07/13/game-95-twins-v-tigers/#comment-147229 twayn Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:09:44 +0000 http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147229 Nice outing for Blackie today. Too bad Jim Wolf is an idiot. <img src="http://www.symscape.com/files/images/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird.preview.jpg" width="10% /> <img src="http://www.symscape.com/files/images/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird.preview.jpg" width="10% /> <img src="http://www.symscape.com/files/images/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird.preview.jpg" width="10% /> Nice outing for Blackie today. Too bad Jim Wolf is an idiot.

http://stickandballguy.com/blog/?p=6297#comment-147228 Blackburn solid as usual. C'mon offense, let's get him one of the overrated 'wins'. Blackburn solid as usual. C'mon offense, let's get him one of the overrated 'wins'.

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