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Now that we have that out of the way. The Minnesota nine march onto another team that we, as Twins fans, love to hate: the Chicago White Sox. Earlier this year the Sox took two of three against the Twins in Chicago including a 8-0 loss where Liriano got shelled for 5 runs in 4.2 innings. Luis Ayala also stuck out two batters in an innings work that game while allowing no hits.....
So here we are, the middle of May, 3.5 games behind the first place Detroit Tigers, who, might I add, suck. Thankfully for the Twins seemingly every team in the AL Central sucks, including the Chicago White Sox.
Here is a little help from U2, hoping to help the Twins in avoiding another stinker tonight. Because honestly, if Minnesota gets swept by the White Sox, right after the Yankees, I am going to go nuts.
Go Twins!
We Need This!1!!!11!!!!!!!111!!!!
Bravo, FTLT!!!!!!!
If the game is as good as the game log, we've got nothing to worry about.
Don't sell yourself short. I had half a mind to just re-post your series in blog.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
love the U2 reference
I guarantee a Twins win tonight
Evening folks.
You feelin' better?
Well, a minor loss at the poker table has me thinking of puking again. But, otherwise yes, better.
Good to hear. I won't need this, then.
Heh.
Man you artists live hard lives, huh? Poker during the day and drinking all night.
I did get my masters in Buffalo, a proving ground for bad behaviors if I've ever seen one ;)
The Same Place the (Gad) Fly Got Smashed?
We painters are built to spill. ;)
Let's get some early runs, boys.
Just because the Twins only lost the series by five runs doesn't mean that they had "bad luck." When you're 1 for 95 with RISP, you might say you had plenty of luck but didn't take advantage of it
Nicely done, Harry.
geh.
w00t! 1,2,3 for baker!
Dick: The Twins hope that Baker can finish the first inning.
FTLT: High hopes for the Twins tonight.
Shoot for the moon, Dick.
Hey, if he only finishes out the second he more than doubled Perkins' production from last night!
Delmon's mother died.
All joking aside, I feel for the kid.
young age to lose a mother
Tough thing to go through at any age, bot so young....
New Guy at the Cell tonight. Any prognosticators willing to step up?
(And is anyone else afraid for the guy?)
I need a ruling - is it OK to cheer for the Blackhawks, or do I have to swear off Chicago sports for the duration of this series?
That's a tough one. I vote that you can only cheer for them to lose.
I don't know breezers from blow. Do what you have to, Doctor.
Oh no, you can root for the Blackhawks. It is always proper to root against a defending champion, unless the said champion is your team.
FTLT wins - he told me what I wanted to hear. Go 'Hawks!
I figure I am one of the few other citizens that watches hockey so I think my vote counts for something. FWIW, I am rooting for both the Penguins and Hurricanes to have every member of their team suffer injuries that will render them useless against the Hawks in the Finals.
I'm cheering for the Hawks or rather against the Red Wings in the West, but I think the eventual champ is going to be the winner of the East.
Homerun Baker
From the Series Preview:
It's all a part of the plan.
Geez! You're rooting for the Sox, too?
Get thee to Kansas! ;)
I'm just trying to see the big picture. But seriously, we can get some outs here anytime.
Reasons to be happy: I can see the Twins play *on the television* tonight and for the next two nights.
Reasons to be upset: I have to watch them on Comcast Sportsnet and listen to the Sox commentators whine about balls and strikes and brag about the long ball.
The TV announcers are really the worst part of the Twins playing in the Sox division.
I like how Bert is saying "I'm not saying you have to hit somebody" when that is exactly what he said, off air, the other day with Teix at the plate.
I think Teix is the exception that proves the rule.
C'mon, Scotty. (48 pitches through 1 and 1/3.)
Did anyone bring the first aid kit?
We might need a priest.
You rang?
To any former pitchers out there, Is Bert just talking or is does this analysis about "back bending" make sense?
I'd like to see some 2008 Baker vs 2009 Baker comparison video.
I just took the ball and threw real hard, so don't ask me. :-)
Yeah, although he's not saying it very well. Baker looks like he's tryin to stay back on his balance point a little too long, and not letting his body follow the ball as it leaves his hand. That should create a little forward lean or a bowing motion, this the "back bending" comment.
Of course, I can't say I'm making it any more intelligible...
I'm glad that the bleeding is over.
But it wasn't positive bleeding.
UO was a Guyville band.
44 pitches in the second?!
Really, Gordo, Rick Anderson is pissed off that almost all of his pitchers are bring the suck? Who'd a thunk it.
I doubt Rubber Arm pitches two nights in a row, right?
It's either him or the Mayor who comes in to mop up this shite, right? I'd take RA over the Mayor.
Man, DazzL in full get off my lawn mode tonight.
I was wondering how that compared to the other rants I've heard mentioned here. I don't ever listen to Gordo and the Dazzle Man, but mlb.tv blacked out in chicago, so I'm on the radio until I can leave work (without getting caught, that is).
That one was pretty standard but protracted.
It's become his everyday schtick.
I just switching to Gordo and Dazzle in hopes to change the momentum.... and hear some get off my lawn rants.
I just switching.... That doesn't make any sense. Looks like it is time for another drink.
I thought maybe you were related to Cookie Monster.
No, that's cheaptoy's Random Ten. :)
The Sox commentators were talking about moving Mauer to 3rd during his entire at bad. Purely and utterly disgusting.
Is it too late to draft Prior?
He's in a slump. Trade him while we can get something in return.
I dunno. I think the M&M girls are kinda sweet. ;)
Well draft, yes, too late. I'm thinking though, that he's available.
Seems a little crazy that Dye "gave up" on that one and yet caught it, dazz.
Classic example of DazzL's prowess.
Roy Smalley's a little wordy, but I think he's pretty good.
The last time I saw him, he stuttered a lot, which is weird since I always dug him too. The Smalley/LaPanta games were so refreshing.
Stuttered or stammered?
The book I just started claims a distinct difference.
Stammered. Yes. Those words are used interchangeably so often I just tend to go with the flow, but I'm better than that. By "better" I mean "more of a snob."
Look, buddy. I know snob. ;)
+ some shameless self-promotion
busted
I shall return. If you guys make it worth my while. Score some f^(&#$&# runs, guys.
It's practically 8:30, and I dislike being at work. Thus, I have decided to go home. See you all on the other side where I will complain about Hawk Harrelson instead of Dan Gladden.
The Twins mission is to score some runs whilst I commute.
Ways to get Buehrle out of this game:
1. Line drive to the face.
That's all I got.
That'll do.
2. Have Gomez bunt against him
GET BACK HERE!
Meat, I am going to be stopping by the local beer store tomorrow to fill up a growler or two. I was wondering if you had any recommendations from this list. Anyone can chime in, I just know meat loves his fancy brews.
Southern Tier Iniquity Black IPA is a must try on that list, I've never been able to get it, but everyone I know who has raves about it.
the Planet Porter is solid, too - if you like porter it's definitely a good example.
The others I've never had any exposure to, NBB should chime in here as I'm sure he knows a few of those names.
I think I owe you a beer if you want me to send one of those out. In fact, I even went so far as to save the container you sent me your brew, in the event where I would need to send you something.
I like the idea of beer in the mail. Wait, I love the idea of beer in the mail.
I just read a review that said it was "dangerously drinkable for a 9%".
Delirium Tremons has a high alcohol content as well, I believe, but very tasty. I just never have more than two (cough).
DT is great on tap. Run, don't walk.
that's "run to the bar". Don't try running afterwards.
the only one there I recognize is the misspelled Delirium Tremens.
Bluepoint Hoptical Illusion is an awesome IPA. However if you ever get a chance the Toasted Lager is even better.
Jeebus. Redmond is held while Dye throws it into second.
E-6, you ready to part with that trailers study yet?
I've already traded it to a dude down the hall. (Sorry, man. Bird in the hand, and all...)
(I do have lil' sumpin' for your new digs, though.)
Damn, Redmond is slow. Baseball-Reference.com lists his Most Similar Player as "the foul pole in Ebbets Field."
Is that due to Red Dog's ability to take a foul ball off the chin and stay in the game?
Hey, I'm happy to stretch the analogy every which way. Whatever allows me to ignore another clunker of a game.
And a 1-6-3 DP. Oy.
This team is.....
I'm done for the night. Maybe a comeback will come out of it.
Scott Baker reminds me of this guy.
You're an astleyhole. ;)
PRIOR!!!!!!!
Twins trying to play White Sox baseball? Solo homers suck.
Jesus Saves (But, I Spend.)
Crax! I missed. Let's try this one...
Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes all the way to the bone.
All I see there is bone. Good lord, what a horrifying figure he is.
I cannot believe what Mauer is doing.
Oh yee of little faith.
I've got a friend in jeebus. Jeebus is just alright with me.
Oh yeah. Jeebus, he's my brother.
C'mon Ozzie, get thrown out!
Crap, Ozzie, you are no fun.
whoa. apparently they just threw out mlb.com audio. I guess that means I have to go tilt at windmills and vote.
no love for the cuDDy?
where's that hat?
Great call, ump!
I can't tell if that's Jimmy Fallon or Neil from "Freaks and Geeks".
It's Jose Mauer, Joe's latin cousin.
Struck out on 3 pitches? GoGo hits like a friggin' pitcher.
hey, don't insult Micah
That was not good base running.
You have GOT to be kidding, Redmond! Or is that on Cuddy for going on a short fly?
I'm thinking that's bad baseball, with the top of the order coming up.
That Red Dog tries to advance a base on anything other than a ground-rule double or home run is beyond me.
Gordo needs to start taking naps on these road trips.
Good lord. Was that when he asked Gladden who was batting?
you betcha.
D'oh, free outs blow.
Nice glove, Punto.
Heh, Dazz talking about how bad that bunt attempt was. Pot, this is kettle.
Intentional walk (after being given a free out) with one out to get to Jim Thome
Have I mentioned I hate the intentional walk?
We have to give this new kid Henn a chance to catch up in ERA with the other joakers in the bullpen.
I hate black licorice, the smell of green beans and KISS.
I laughed, but I have no idea what that reference is to.
Don't worry, doc. I've gone through 40+ years that way.
So, you are claiming lucidity in pre-school, Bootsy?
I showed great promise as a yoot. ;)
Did you say Ute?
I said--YOOTS!
You think I'm funny?!!!
See?
Awesome.
Gordo: "Looks like Buehrle is finished after just 7 innings."
well, aren't we used to his kicking our butts for longer?
1-6-3?!?!?!
Now Mauer prolly hits another HR.
That would be so A-Rod of him.
*sneaks in under cover of darkness; cowers in corner*
It appears our friend from Buffalo blow'd up this gamelog good from the start:
Blow'd it up, real good!
Well, that sucked.
put this game out of my misery.
The sun will come up tomorrow, tomorrow.
I'm beginning to not like baseball anymore. That hasn't happened since 1994.
Twins Baseball!
the Twins are now 4-13 on the road this year. 4-13!
yet, I am still keeping the faith