Minnesota Twins 2014 - ∞: To Infinity & Beyond!

Post by **Bertogliat** » Tue Oct 03 9:52 pm

Bertogliat wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 9:50 pm

dryfly wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 9:50 pm

Bertogliat wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 9:49 pm
Mauer has a chance for a clutch hit. Let's see how this plays out.
Base still open for a walk right?
No

Took first pitch then F7. 0-4.

Post by **bearpaw28** » Tue Oct 03 9:52 pm

SO CLOSE...at least he swung the bat!

Post by **Bigbeer** » Tue Oct 03 9:54 pm

Mr.Clutch, 0-4

Post by **Beauner** » Tue Oct 03 9:55 pm

Jason Castro is 0/3 with 3 Ks. He's had 5 runners on base, 4 RISP.

The Twins are carrying 3 catchers and have a HR waiting to happen sitting in the dugout not on the roster because Adalberto Mejia, Ryan Pressley, and Buddy Boshers were more important to this game.

Byebye, Paul.

Post by **ScoobyDoo** » Tue Oct 03 9:58 pm

So Minnesota.

Post by **Viking** » Tue Oct 03 10:00 pm

Go Cubs Go!!

Post by **gator** » Tue Oct 03 10:02 pm

Bigbeer wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 9:54 pm
Mr.Clutch, 0-4

He’ll get one more at bat... his last postseason bat of his career.

Post by **gator** » Tue Oct 03 10:03 pm

Beauner wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 9:55 pm
Jason Castro is 0/3 with 3 Ks. He's had 5 runners on base, 4 RISP.

But, but, he can frame a baseball.

Post by **Jane Fonda** » Tue Oct 03 10:04 pm

So, who's going to stand up for Joe now? What a f*** loser.

Post by **gator** » Tue Oct 03 10:04 pm

Viking wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:00 pm
Go Cubs Go!!

Go Astros...

Post by **Beauner** » Tue Oct 03 10:06 pm

gator wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:02 pm

Bigbeer wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 9:54 pm
Mr.Clutch, 0-4
He’ll get one more at bat... his last postseason bat of his career.

Cuz the Twins aren't going to make the playoffs next year?

Post by **streakygopher** » Tue Oct 03 10:07 pm

The Mauer talk has gotten just stupid. Yes, he sucks tonight. But the story is the two Twins "aces" went 4 innings while giving up 7 runs. SEVEN. That wins most games going away and the Yankees had it in the fourth.

Post by **gator** » Tue Oct 03 10:08 pm

RalphCox wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 3:11 pm
Lineup is in.... love the 5 straight lefties against Severino. Really think they can do damage.

Dozier
Mauer
Polanco
Rosario
Escobar
Kepler
Buxton
Castro
Grossman

They did well for 1/3 of a inning. Just chased him to soon.

Post by **Bertogliat** » Tue Oct 03 10:09 pm

I know this guy has made a living taking that first pitch then pushing singles to the opposite field. But wouldn't it make sense if your team is down 3 runs in Yankee Stadium in a one and done format to swing at that first pitch that you GODDAMN KNOW is an 85 mph fastball down the middle of the plate? Maybe just once take that opportunity for glory?

Post by **gator** » Tue Oct 03 10:09 pm

Beauner wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:06 pm

gator wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:02 pm

Bigbeer wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 9:54 pm
Mr.Clutch, 0-4
He’ll get one more at bat... his last postseason bat of his career.
Cuz the Twins aren't going to make the playoffs next year?

I’ll put money on that...

Post by **Greyeagle** » Tue Oct 03 10:09 pm

streakygopher wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:07 pm
The Mauer talk has gotten just stupid. Yes, he sucks tonight. But the story is the two Twins "aces" went 4 innings while giving up 7 runs. SEVEN. That wins most games going away and the Yankees had it in the fourth.

Mauer was calling the pitches.

Post by **Bertogliat** » Tue Oct 03 10:11 pm

gator wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:09 pm

Beauner wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:06 pm

gator wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:02 pm

Bigbeer wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 9:54 pm
Mr.Clutch, 0-4
He’ll get one more at bat... his last postseason bat of his career.
Cuz the Twins aren't going to make the playoffs next year?
I’ll put money on that...

Either you think Big Sexy has another year in him or you think the Twins are going to sign a pitcher.

Post by **gator** » Tue Oct 03 10:11 pm

mjarz02 wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 3:17 pm
You know you're lineup is stacked when your DH bats 9th....

That DH and the rest of the lineup have 6 outs to prove how stacked they are.

Post by **Alby22** » Tue Oct 03 10:11 pm

Only 6’5” 240lb guy I’ve seen that tries to play baseball like a 5’7” 150lb guy.

Might be time for him to go sell some Chevrolet’s with his brother.

Bertogliat wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:09 pm
I know this guy has made a living taking that first pitch then pushing singles to the opposite field. But wouldn't it make sense if your team is down 3 runs in Yankee Stadium in a one and done format to swing at that first pitch that you GODDAMN KNOW is an 85 mph fastball down the middle of the plate? Maybe just once take that opportunity for glory?

Post by **Alby22** » Tue Oct 03 10:12 pm

And it’s like 300 ft to right field.

Alby22 wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:11 pm
Only 6’5” 240lb guy I’ve seen that tries to play baseball like a 5’7” 150lb guy.

Might be time for him to go sell some Chevrolet’s with his brother.

Bertogliat wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:09 pm
I know this guy has made a living taking that first pitch then pushing singles to the opposite field. But wouldn't it make sense if your team is down 3 runs in Yankee Stadium in a one and done format to swing at that first pitch that you GODDAMN KNOW is an 85 mph fastball down the middle of the plate? Maybe just once take that opportunity for glory?

Post by **Bertogliat** » Tue Oct 03 10:18 pm

streakygopher wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:07 pm
The Mauer talk has gotten just stupid. Yes, he sucks tonight. But the story is the two Twins "aces" went 4 innings while giving up 7 runs. SEVEN. That wins most games going away and the Yankees had it in the fourth.

In his playoff career Mauer has 0 HR and 1 RBI.

Post by **Beauner** » Tue Oct 03 10:19 pm

Bertogliat wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:09 pm
I know this guy has made a living taking that first pitch then pushing singles to the opposite field. But wouldn't it make sense if your team is down 3 runs in Yankee Stadium in a one and done format to swing at that first pitch that you GODDAMN KNOW is an 85 mph fastball down the middle of the plate? Maybe just once take that opportunity for glory?

Just out of curiosity, which pitcher for the Yankees have you seen that is throwing 85mph?

Post by **Beauner** » Tue Oct 03 10:20 pm

Rosario with a terrible throw ruins any chance of a double play and probably costs a legit chance to get Judge at 3B (and really, Judge should have been able to score cuz the ball bounced away quite a bit).

Post by **Bigbeer** » Tue Oct 03 10:20 pm

What do we have to do to replace Bert Blyleven with Jessica Mendoza? Let's start a petition!

Post by **Bigbeer** » Tue Oct 03 10:22 pm

Bertogliat wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:18 pm

streakygopher wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:07 pm
The Mauer talk has gotten just stupid. Yes, he sucks tonight. But the story is the two Twins "aces" went 4 innings while giving up 7 runs. SEVEN. That wins most games going away and the Yankees had it in the fourth.
In his playoff career Mauer has 0 HR and 1 RBI.

Frustrating...

Post by **Bertogliat** » Tue Oct 03 10:22 pm

Beauner wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:19 pm

Bertogliat wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:09 pm
I know this guy has made a living taking that first pitch then pushing singles to the opposite field. But wouldn't it make sense if your team is down 3 runs in Yankee Stadium in a one and done format to swing at that first pitch that you GODDAMN KNOW is an 85 mph fastball down the middle of the plate? Maybe just once take that opportunity for glory?
Just out of curiosity, which pitcher for the Yankees have you seen that is throwing 85mph?

Every pitcher that has faced Mauer and knows he doesn't have to use the gas on the first pitch.

Post by **Alby22** » Tue Oct 03 10:22 pm

But who’s gonna read the back of a baseball card to describe every player if Bert is gone??

quote=Bigbeer post_id=820164 time=1507087239 user_id=1568]
What do we have to do to replace Bert Blyleven with Jessica Mendoza? Let's start a petition!
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Post by **Viking** » Tue Oct 03 10:27 pm

gator wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:04 pm

Viking wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:00 pm
Go Cubs Go!!
Go Astros...

The Colt 45's have already won the World Series.

Pretty sure Tampa or Florida has already won the Stanley Cup too.

Post by **Bonin21** » Tue Oct 03 10:30 pm

yikes

Post by **Beauner** » Tue Oct 03 10:34 pm

Well at least Boosy was right around the zone on that at-bat to Hicks.

Post by **Bonin21** » Tue Oct 03 10:38 pm

Post by **Beauner** » Tue Oct 03 10:39 pm

How, as a major league baseball player, do you not step on first base? Seriously?

Post by **Maize** » Tue Oct 03 10:40 pm

Beauner wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:19 pm

Just out of curiosity, which pitcher for the Yankees have you seen that is throwing 85mph?

The pitch he's referring to was 98.7mph.

Post by **kmd** » Tue Oct 03 10:40 pm

Amazing

Post by **bearpaw28** » Tue Oct 03 10:43 pm

Beauner wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:39 pm
How, as a major league baseball player, do you not step on first base? Seriously?

That’s Little League $h!t...

Post by **Beauner** » Tue Oct 03 10:44 pm

Paul takes Granite out of the game now.

Post by **RalphCox** » Tue Oct 03 10:47 pm

Jason Castro is HORRIBLE. I feel sick to my stomach.

Post by **RalphCox** » Tue Oct 03 10:49 pm

How in THE

do you miss the bag? It's so cliche but Minnesota sports are so depressing.

Side note: Aaron Judge is the biggest DBAG in the MLB.

Post by **Beauner** » Tue Oct 03 10:49 pm

Mauer PHs for Castro with Adrianza, when he his .085 points lower against RHP than he does against LHP.

Post by **RalphCox** » Tue Oct 03 10:50 pm

Beauner wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 9:55 pm
Jason Castro is 0/3 with 3 Ks. He's had 5 runners on base, 4 RISP.

The Twins are carrying 3 catchers and have a HR waiting to happen sitting in the dugout not on the roster because Adalberto Mejia, Ryan Pressley, and Buddy Boshers were more important to this game.

Byebye, Paul.

This...

Post by **gopher wes** » Tue Oct 03 10:53 pm

RalphCox wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:47 pm
Jason Castro is HORRIBLE. I feel sick to my stomach.

Really? Nothing about the Twins against the Yankees (in the playoffs) makes me feel much of any emotion anymore. I've seen this movie before, even if most of the characters aren't the same as years past.

EDIT: Actually I was mad when I saw Granite miss the base. Not because it probably would have made a difference, but it's kind of amazing the way they can find new ways to embarrass themselves against NYY.

Post by **Cowgirl** » Tue Oct 03 10:54 pm

Well f*ck. When will it finally be our turn.

Post by **Beauner** » Tue Oct 03 10:56 pm

Cowgirl wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:54 pm
Well f*ck. When will it finally be our turn.

Never.
Are you new here?

Post by **dryfly** » Tue Oct 03 10:56 pm

Cowgirl wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:54 pm
Well f*ck. When will it finally be our turn.

When we move to New York.

Post by **Bonin21** » Tue Oct 03 10:56 pm

Cowgirl wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:54 pm
Well f*ck. When will it finally be our turn.

Gopher hockey is the only thing in town you should put any hope on.

Post by **Beauner** » Tue Oct 03 10:57 pm

gopher wes wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:53 pm

RalphCox wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:47 pm
Jason Castro is HORRIBLE. I feel sick to my stomach.
Really? Nothing about the Twins against the Yankees (in the playoffs) makes me feel much of any emotion anymore. I've seen this movie before, even if most of the characters aren't the same as years past.

EDIT: Actually I was mad when I saw Granite miss the base. Not because it probably would have made a difference, but it's kind of amazing the way they can find new ways to embarrass themselves against NYY.

Somebody tweeted something along the lines of "I just need "Twins fall for the hidden ball trick" to finish my Bingo card!"

Post by **Cowgirl** » Tue Oct 03 10:58 pm

Oh God....Mauer might get crucified if he doesn't get a hit here.
Bye bye baby Jesus......

Post by **gopher wes** » Tue Oct 03 10:58 pm

Bonin21 wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:56 pm

Cowgirl wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:54 pm
Well f*ck. When will it finally be our turn.
Gopher hockey is the only thing in town you should put any hope on.

Hey now, the Lynx have a pretty important game tomorrow evening

Post by **dryfly** » Tue Oct 03 10:58 pm

The person you think of when you think Twins offense? Well ya that’s part of the problem.

Post by **Beauner** » Tue Oct 03 10:59 pm

God I can't believe Mauer didn't hit a grand slam there to tie the game in the 9th.
He's worthless.

Post by **J22** » Tue Oct 03 10:59 pm

Cowgirl wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:54 pm
Well f*ck. When will it finally be our turn.

when ownership and management make winning a priority.

Post by **gopher wes** » Tue Oct 03 11:00 pm

Post by **Cowgirl** » Tue Oct 03 11:00 pm

Post by **bearpaw28** » Tue Oct 03 11:01 pm

Joe, Joe, Joe, Joe! 1-5, 1/5, 1-5, 1-5! No blank boxscore for Mr Clutch...YES!

Post by **Cowgirl** » Tue Oct 03 11:02 pm

Go Cleveland!!

Post by **bearpaw28** » Tue Oct 03 11:03 pm

Twins had a hell of a season, a lot of fun!

Post by **streakygopher** » Tue Oct 03 11:04 pm

I've lost count on how many times the Yankees have done this to the Twins in the past 20 years, but it's like a bad Hollywood movie remake over and over. Yankee Bitches Part ??

Post by **dryfly** » Tue Oct 03 11:05 pm

bearpaw28 wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 11:03 pm
Twins had a hell of a season, a lot of fun!

It was really pretty fun. I really didn’t think they would get this far... and of course it ends against the Yankees. Tradition.

Post by **gator** » Tue Oct 03 11:06 pm

Post by **Jane Fonda** » Tue Oct 03 11:06 pm

I'm sure some will still defend Mauer, but this game is a microcosm of his career. Completely useless any time he's needed.

With that said, Santana was the main reason for this loss. The ace needs to perform in that position.

Post by **bearpaw28** » Tue Oct 03 11:06 pm

Beauner wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:59 pm
God I can't believe Mauer didn't hit a grand slam there to tie the game in the 9th.
He's worthless.

Of course he finally gets a hit when it didn’t matter...it’s the definition of being a BIG BOXSCORE player! Go Joe!

Post by **Viking** » Tue Oct 03 11:06 pm

RalphCox wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:49 pm
How in THE do you miss the bag? It's so cliche but Minnesota sports are so depressing.

Side note: Aaron Judge is the biggest DBAG in the MLB.

Pete Rose would like to have a word with you.

Post by **dryfly** » Tue Oct 03 11:07 pm

Neat Hat wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 11:06 pm
I'm sure some will still defend Mauer, but this game is a microcosm of his career. Completely useless any time he's needed.

With that said, Santana was the main reason for this loss. The ace needs to perform in that position.

Pitching in general. Until that gets fixed this team won’t make a legit run. Tease maybe but no happy endings.

Post by **ScoobyDoo** » Tue Oct 03 11:07 pm

So Minnesota.

Post by **bearpaw28** » Tue Oct 03 11:08 pm

Neat Hat wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 11:06 pm
I'm sure some will still defend Mauer, but this game is a microcosm of his career. Completely useless any time he's needed.

With that said, Santana was the main reason for this loss. The ace needs to perform in that position.

Agree 100% on both points!

Post by **Alby22** » Tue Oct 03 11:09 pm

He had a good year and had decent numbers but I honestly can’t wait for the Twins to move on from Joe Mauer. It will be a positive for all involved. The Twins can completely turn to the next chapter for the franchise. I think the fans and Mauer himself would all be happier.

bearpaw28 wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 11:01 pm
Joe, Joe, Joe, Joe! 1-5, 1/5, 1-5, 1-5!

Post by **Cowgirl** » Tue Oct 03 11:10 pm

streakygopher wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 11:04 pm
I've lost count on how many times the Yankees have done this to the Twins in the past 20 years, but it's like a bad Hollywood movie remake over and over. Yankee Bitches Part ??

Just showed that Yankees are 13-2 all time against the Twins in the postseason.

Post by **Jane Fonda** » Tue Oct 03 11:10 pm

Imagine what this team could have been with a MLB 1B and a legit ace....

Post by **gator** » Tue Oct 03 11:14 pm

RalphCox wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:49 pm
Side note: Aaron Judge is the biggest DBAG in the MLB.

Huh???

Post by **Jane Fonda** » Tue Oct 03 11:18 pm

gator wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 11:14 pm

RalphCox wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 10:49 pm
Side note: Aaron Judge is the biggest DBAG in the MLB.
Huh???

Well, he's obviously a massive roid user.

YouTube · Post by **Jupiter** » Tue Oct 03 11:21 pm

Twitter is fun tonight...

Post by **gator** » Tue Oct 03 11:27 pm

Jupiter wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 11:21 pm
Twitter is fun tonight...

It's been fun reading the tweets on GPL and I don't tweet... Wow people are really not happy with Mauer... LOL!!!

YouTube · Post by **Jupiter** » Tue Oct 03 11:29 pm

I just love pointing out the obvious with Mauer's post season failures... Of course pitching was a huge deal! But it is way more fun to really get people going by tweeting about Mauer!

Post by **RalphCox** » Tue Oct 03 11:32 pm

I will definitively say that Ervin was the reason we lost this game. You get a couples zeros on the board and the game feels completely different. I love Ervin and feel for him, just talking this one game. Tough to swallow.

Post by **bearpaw28** » Tue Oct 03 11:33 pm

Jupiter wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03 11:29 pm
I just love pointing out the obvious with Mauer's post season failures... Of course pitching was a huge deal! But it is way more fun to really get people going by tweeting about Mauer!

He’s simply not a CLUTCH player...when it matters...1 career playoff RBI says it all!