Minnesota Twins 2014 - ∞: To Infinity & Beyond!

[Snowcool08]

I know I shouldn’t complain, but this game is through 3 innings in 90 minutes. On pace for a 4.5 hour game. The Red Sox and Yankees approve.

[Greyeagle]

Thank you White Sox.

[Bertogliat]

I know I shouldn’t complain, but this game is through 3 innings in 90 minutes. On pace for a 4.5 hour game. The Red Sox and Yankees approve.

Feel free to record and come back with FF button at the ready. I watched through the 2nd, watched an hour show (minus commercials) and resumed the game in the 5th.

[Bertogliat]

I don’t recall a run down leading to an advanced base much less 2!

[Bertogliat]

This home plate umpire can eat a bag of dicks

[Armadillo]

Get Donaldson back, lose Kepler and Arraez. Goddammit, anyway.

[Snowcool08]

I know I shouldn’t complain, but this game is through 3 innings in 90 minutes. On pace for a 4.5 hour game. The Red Sox and Yankees approve.

Feel free to record and come back with FF button at the ready. I watched through the 2nd, watched an hour show (minus commercials) and resumed the game in the 5th.

I’ll do you one better. I have a two TV setup. Twins moved to the second TV. It’s on mute. I watched the hockey game on the main TV until that was over then some Netflix. Baseball is the perfect game to not watch every pitch or listen to every word said.

[The Rube]

I know I shouldn’t complain, but this game is through 3 innings in 90 minutes. On pace for a 4.5 hour game. The Red Sox and Yankees approve.

Feel free to record and come back with FF button at the ready. I watched through the 2nd, watched an hour show (minus commercials) and resumed the game in the 5th.

I’ll do you one better. I have a two TV setup. Twins moved to the second TV. It’s on mute. I watched the hockey game on the main TV until that was over then some Netflix. Baseball is the perfect game to not watch every pitch or listen to every word said.

When I could, I used to have one of my TVs where I could see it from my balcony from my apt. I'd be reading a book, and check up once in a while. Perfect.

[Bonin21]

Baseball is a background noise sport haha

[Cowgirl]

I regularly have the Twins games on as my background noise when I’m at work. Better than missing the whole game!

[Karlsson]

I regularly have the Twins games on as my background noise when I’m at work. Better than missing the whole game!

Agreed. When a game is going I always have it on whether I'm watching it or not, unless the wife uses her supreme veto powers of course.

[MNGophers29]

Baseball is a background noise sport haha

I am building kitchen cabinets in my shop right now for the last leg of our total home remodel this fall. I don’t spend a lot of time in the shop in the summer but this year I have been out there daily. I have never listened to so much Twins baseball as I have this year and I have come to enjoy the sounds in the background while I am working. All of the things I love about baseball, the crack of the bat, snap of the glove....comes out just perfectly without a ton of crowd noise. Good stuff.

[Beauner]

Why is Buxton not playing tonight?

Wow. He needs to be eased back in after playing all of one game in two weeks?

Not giving him time off is the reason he had to go on the IL in the first place. He had a subluxation in his left shoulder, which is the shoulders that takes all the brunt of the swing. It's going to get inflamed and too painful to play through if he burns it up every day. And with the double headers coming up this weekend, it's going to get plenty of use.

[Beauner]

Get Donaldson back, lose Kepler and Arraez. Goddammit, anyway.

Arraez has been dealing with a nagging knee injury most of the year. Sounds like it won't be a major issue.

[sunbone]

Why is Buxton not playing tonight?

Wow. He needs to be eased back in after playing all of one game in two weeks?

Not giving him time off is the reason he had to go on the IL in the first place. He had a subluxation in his left shoulder, which is the shoulders that takes all the brunt of the swing. It's going to get inflamed and too painful to play through if he burns it up every day. And with the double headers coming up this weekend, it's going to get plenty of use.

At what point is he going to be able to play multiple days in a row? Just seems weird to sit him that long and then rest him after one game. I’d think they’d just sit him until he is actually ready to play every day. His inability to stay in the lineup is really a bummer.

[frozen4champs]

One last thing about Blyleven. Unless I missed it, there was no customary goodbye video montage. My guess is that is was not a mutual decision for Bert to head into the sunset. IIRC, he was a bit surly when they cut his games the last few years. Plus, he thanked the Twins, fans etc, but never mentioned FSN. Not a huge deal, but I thought both sides would at least fake it for the last game.

[Don Adams Wheel of Justice]

Why is Buxton not playing tonight?

Wow. He needs to be eased back in after playing all of one game in two weeks?

Not giving him time off is the reason he had to go on the IL in the first place. He had a subluxation in his left shoulder, which is the shoulders that takes all the brunt of the swing. It's going to get inflamed and too painful to play through if he burns it up every day. And with the double headers coming up this weekend, it's going to get plenty of use.

At what point is he going to be able to play multiple days in a row? Just seems weird to sit him that long and then rest him after one game. I’d think they’d just sit him until he is actually ready to play every day. His inability to stay in the lineup is really a bummer.

Did you read Lavelle's tweet? Cave hit a grand slam off Lopez in Chicago and proceeded to go yard on him in this game as well. Rocco knows what he's doing.

[Snowcool08]

La Tortuga is back!!!!

For only the double header. But it’s a start.

[davescharf]

La Tortuga is back!!!!

For only the double header. But it’s a start.

Best Twitter comment I saw was

“He’s listed as a Catcher/Infielder but he’s so much more”

[frozen4champs]

Kepler to 10 day IL. Rooker makes debut today.

[Beauner]

La Tortuga is back!!!!

For only the double header. But it’s a start.

More importantly, or at least as important, The Brent Rooker era begins today.

[Karlsson]

Any relation to Michael Rooker? Because that would be fantastic.

[Karlsson]

Great catch by Donaldson. That's really hard to do.

[Beauner]

Rooker's first career hit gives the Twins a 1-0 lead.

[Beauner]

Phenomenal inning by May to seal the double header sweep.
When his stuff is on he is sooooo nasty.

[Karlsson]

Double header sweep. Nice.

I agree it is silly to bring extra laundry for one game, but it was still interesting to see a "home" team wear gray.

[Beauner]

Yeah that whole setting was a bit weird. The piped in fan noise cheering for the tigers hits but not the twins, the tigers intro videos on the jumbotron etc.

[Karlsson]

What was your favorite Ildemaro Vargas moment?

[Iceburg]

What was your favorite Ildemaro Vargas moment?

Well, he is the greatest Ildemaro in major league history.

[ScoobyDoo]

Nice Bullpen.

[Bigbeer]

Nice RBI AB in the ninth for Sano

[Bigbeer]

Buxton smokes it down to first base to win the game....he was flying!

[Golden FE Ranger]

Buxton smokes it down to first base to win the game....he was flying!

It was something to see... I am not sure there are many other players who beat that throw. If he kept going he may have caught Cruz .

[Cowgirl]

I’m in HOUGHTON drinking at a local watering hole and I watched the end of the game on my phone. I said Buxton is the only one could have pulled that off. And also said a little too loudly “suck it Detroit!”

[D2D]

I’m in HOUGHTON drinking at a local watering hole and I watched the end of the game on my phone. I said Buxton is the only one could have pulled that off. And also said a little too loudly “suck it Detroit!”

Hope you're OK!

[Slap Shot]

Nice Bullpen.

I just looked - you have posted three times since May and it's good to see you bringing back that positive attitude!

[Iceburg]

Buxton smokes it down to first base to win the game....he was flying!

It was something to see... I am not sure there are many other players human beings who beat that throw. If he kept going he may have caught Cruz .

Maybe Usain Bolt and Barry Allen?

[Zwak]

Buxton smokes it down to first base to win the game....he was flying!

It was something to see... I am not sure there are many other players who beat that throw. If he kept going he may have caught Cruz .

Watching the replay it looked like a routine grounder. Just amazing speed.

[Beauner]

MLB replay is so freaking atrocious. You can clearly see he doesn't touch the plate. They look for 2 minutes. Still call him safe.

[gopher6]

Detroit batter hits his first MLB at bat for a HR

[Butters Stotch]

.......Trevor May.

[Karlsson]

This ump has a real wide strike zone.

[Karlsson]

Bullpen blowing it.

[Beauner]

One of those days today where it seems like everything they throw over the plate gets hit.

[Karlsson]

Ummmmm... Why the hell wasn't that challenged?

Edit: Is that actually considered in the field of play? That's silly.

[Beauner]

Ummmmm... Why the hell wasn't that challenged?

Edit: Is that actually considered in the field of play? That's silly.

Yes the limestone is in play. Dumb ground rule or not, doesn't excuse Rosario walking after the ball while runners are still taking bases.

[Bertogliat]

Ummmmm... Why the hell wasn't that challenged?

Edit: Is that actually considered in the field of play? That's silly.

Yes the limestone is in play. Dumb ground rule or not, doesn't excuse Rosario walking after the ball while runners are still taking bases.

I was most annoyed that Dick wouldn’t $h!t up about it considering both base runners would have scored on the next hit anyway.....or the hit after that.

Smeltzer was yucky that inning.

[Beauner]

Ummmmm... Why the hell wasn't that challenged?

Edit: Is that actually considered in the field of play? That's silly.

Yes the limestone is in play. Dumb ground rule or not, doesn't excuse Rosario walking after the ball while runners are still taking bases.

I was most annoyed that Dick wouldn’t $h!t up about it considering both base runners would have scored on the next hit anyway.....or the hit after that.

Smeltzer was yucky that inning.

He seems to have lost a little zip this year. Which is bad, considering he had very little zip to begin with. His pitch shapes are all quality, but when its coming in at 87mph you can't afford to miss spots.
Hopefully this off-season they can get him to focus on adding velo and get his fastball back up into the 90-91 range.

[J22]

Ummmmm... Why the hell wasn't that challenged?

Edit: Is that actually considered in the field of play? That's silly.

Yes the limestone is in play. Dumb ground rule or not, doesn't excuse Rosario walking after the ball while runners are still taking bases.

Not exactly shocking that Rosario made the dumb decision. He makes Delmon Young look like a genius

[gopher6]

5-1 Twinkies in 5th

[Karlsson]

Why does the TC look like it is melting off Adrianza's batting helmet?

[Karlsson]

I'm a little surprised they are continuing here. The infield is trash. I assume it is due to the shortened season and the issues they've already had with getting these games against Detroit in.

[ScoobyDoo]

Nice Bullpen.

I just looked - you have posted three times since May and it's good to see you bringing back that positive attitude!

Nice Bullpen.

[gopher6]

Why does the TC look like it is melting off Adrianza's batting helmet?

rain

[Beauner]

For those who haven't paid attention lately, Jose Berrios made a couple adjustments. And he's been devastatingly good since.

In his last 21.2 IP he had allowed 12 hits, walked 8, struck out 29, and allowed 4 runs.

His stuff looks absolutely electric today.

[streakygopher]

For those who haven't paid attention lately, Jose Berrios made a couple adjustments. And he's been devastatingly good since.

In his last 21.2 IP he had allowed 12 hits, walked 8, struck out 29, and allowed 4 runs.

His stuff looks absolutely electric today.

He's throwing a wiffle ball today.

I've said he has great talent but also question his status as an elite pitcher, especially in post season. I've also been critical that he doesn't seem to have a lively arm after 5 innings. (I think part of that is maybe he's fatiguing mentally>)

His past three starts have been great, each better than the last. Today is the best I've ever seen him pitch. Everything he's throwing is razor sharp. If he can pitch like this in big games, he gives the Twins a huge post season weapon.

[Bigbeer]

Going into today the Twins would play CLE in the first round. Yankees have a 1.5 game lead on BAL for the 8th seed

[davescharf]

Going into today the Twins would play CLE in the first round. Yankees have a 1.5 game lead on BAL for the 8th seed

The way MLB has been changing rules throughout the season there will be a rule change that makes it so they play the Yankees in Round 1

[Bigbeer]

Going into today the Twins would play CLE in the first round. Yankees have a 1.5 game lead on BAL for the 8th seed

The way MLB has been changing rules throughout the season there will be a rule change that makes it so they play the Yankees in Round 1

They’ll call it The Tradition Exemption

[Bertogliat]

Going into today the Twins would play CLE in the first round. Yankees have a 1.5 game lead on BAL for the 8th seed

The way MLB has been changing rules throughout the season there will be a rule change that makes it so they play the Yankees in Round 1

They’ll call it The Tradition Exemption

And Joe Mauer still won’t get an RBI.

[streakygopher]

Berrios had a nice start yesterday, and it looked like he was going to go deep into the game. Alas, he frayed and was pulled again *sigh* in the 6th.

It seems like Berrios is like a lithium battery. When he's done, he's done.

[Goldy77]

Berrios had a nice start yesterday, and it looked like he was going to go deep into the game. Alas, he frayed and was pulled again *sigh* in the 6th.

It seems like Berrios is like a lithium battery. When he's done, he's done.

Of a 7 inning game. Though I agree, this tends to happen.

[streakygopher]

Berrios had a nice start yesterday, and it looked like he was going to go deep into the game. Alas, he frayed and was pulled again *sigh* in the 6th.

It seems like Berrios is like a lithium battery. When he's done, he's done.

Of a 7 inning game. Though I agree, this tends to happen.

Yes, I failed to consider the short game; however, almost like clockwork Berrios' concentration waned. He'll never be an elite talent if he can't man handle a hitting line up for more innings.

[frozen4champs]

[Bonin21]

Karinchak is like a cheat code wtf. Twins currently beating two strikeout artists.

[Beauner]

[frozen4champs]

Romo is going to get Cruz or Sano a fastball in the ribs if he continues his actions. I'm all for an enthusiastic player, but it seems Romo is really pushing the envelope this year. I say this as a Romo fan.

Rogers makes me nervous every time he enters the game. Not sure what he is missing this year, but something is off.

I know it is too early to judge a trade, but where would the Twins be this year without Maeda?

Edit-- Romo suspended 1 game and issued a fine.

[Slap Shot]

I'm sorry but I don't find what Romo did to be any worse than what Lindor did. Oh no he talked some smack and gestured? bfd

[The Rube]

I'm sorry but I don't find what Romo did to be any worse than what Lindor did. Oh no he talked some smack and gestured? bfd

Or watched the batter as the batter slowly admired his HR. That sort of thing.

[J22]

I'm sorry but I don't find what Romo did to be any worse than what Lindor did. Oh no he talked some smack and gestured? bfd

Romo is a dbag. Classic guy that wants to celebrate anything positive that he does, but also wants to be offended by anybody on the other team that does the same. Certainly keeps things interesting, but you could tell by Sano's response that it's a tired act.

[The Rube]

Romo suspended for a game.

You kidding me? For THAT? Weaksauce.

[Bonin21]

Twins are 20-5 at home in front of no one
Gophers were 4-1 in the last two years in front of basically no one during Big Ten first round

You got this, Vikings.

[Cowgirl]

Thanks captain feel good!

[Snowcool08]

Rooker broke his forearm when he got hit by that pitch. His season is done. Hopefully Kepler comes back sooner rather than later.

[Beauner]

Rooker broke his forearm when he got hit by that pitch. His season is done. Hopefully Kepler comes back sooner rather than later.

Kepler should be back as soon as his IL 10-day stint is up from what I've heard/read. Was one of those "he'll probably be ready in 4-5 days", but with arraez already dealing with a nagging injury they didn't want to risk being short a bench guy.