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  • eschapp 10:32 am on February 12, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Baseball, Nick Punto,   

    It is Nick Punto Day! 

    This image about sums up my view of Nick:

    Nick Punto

    Fuzzy; At Best.  After a couple of years of watching Punto play, I am still not sure what to make of him.  It’s not as if I haven’t seen enough of his innings to make a judgement, he has been a Twins regular for a couple of years.  Nick has a great glove, and a frustrating bat1.  His bat is frustrating because it lacks consistency.  Sometimes its seems like he knows the strike zone well and can walk at will, other times he’ll pop out on a bunt. The problem being that you never know which Punto you’re going to get.  When he’s at the plate, most fans don’t trust him, and who can blame them?

    On the other hand, I’m a sucker for web gems.  I’m not sure I’ve seen anyone who works harder to get on highlight reels than Punto.  Some of the things he does in the field are amazing, and I think if push comes to shove, I’d choose watching a great defensive play over a great at bat.  Punto provides more of the former, but for me thats okay because apparently I’m a sucker for fancy glove work.  If Nick can somehow level out his hitting to become an average, or just below average hitter, I think he would be a lot more popular in Twins circles.  But until that happens, I’m happy to watch him in the field, even if I have to change the channel during his at bats.

    It’s not like Gardy is running Tol-Bot out there everyday . . . yet2.

    I reserve the right to change my mind after reading all the other Nick Punto Day Posts.

    1. I’ve blocked out his base running error from my memory.  You know which one I mean.  I won’t be able to rehash that play for quite some time. ↩
    2. Seriously be thankful. ↩
     

  • eschapp 11:50 am on February 9, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Baseball,   

    Here’s a list of the Minnesota Twins non roster invitees for spring training 2010:

    Pitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB

    – Jose Lugo L/L 6-1 180 04/10/84
    – Mike Maroth L/L 6-0 195 08/17/77
    – Anthony Slama R/R 6-3 205 01/06/84
    – Kyle Waldrop R/R 6-5 215 10/27/85

    Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB

    – Jair Fernandez R/R 6-1 170 12/10/86
    – Danny Lehmann R/R 5-11 185 09/05/85
    – Daniel Rams R/R 6-2 205 12/19/88

    Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB

    – Brian Dinkelman L/R 5-11 195 11/10/83
    – Chris Parmelee L/L 6-1 223 02/24/88
    – Brock Peterson R/R 6-3 230 11/20/83
    – Steve Singleton L/R 5-11 180 09/12/85

    Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB

    – Juan Portes R/R 5-11 170 11/26/85
    – Ben Revere L/R 5-9 166 05/03/88
    – Rene Tosoni L/R 6-0 195 07/02/86

    From: http://bit.ly/aZpnF0

    Spring training is only days away. Thank goodness for that.

     

  • eschapp 11:03 am on January 28, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: , Baseball, , Whoops   

    Notice anything wrong with this ad from Major League Baseball?

     

    • Eric 6:17 pm on January 28, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      That’s a bit irritating

      • eschapp 6:23 pm on January 28, 2010 Permalink | Reply

        I know! Can you imagine that happening to the sox or yankees!

  • eschapp 12:00 am on December 18, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: 2000-2010, Baseball, Best of 2000's,   

    BEST REGULAR-SEASON GAME: Twins-Tigers, Oct. 6, 2009
    The beautiful thing about baseball is a great game doesn’t necessarily have to be a well-played game. The Twins-Tigers tiebreaker to decide the AL Central had blunders, errors, pickoffs and all sorts of confusion. But it was loaded with drama. The Tigers had a lead going into the bottom of the 10th inning. The Twins tied it up and had a chance to win, but Alexi Casilla was thrown out at the plate by Ryan Raburn. The Tigers had the bases loaded in the 12th but could not score. The Twins scored in the bottom of the 12th to win 6-5. Sometimes sloppy, sometimes brilliant, always exciting — that’s baseball at its best.

    http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/magazine/specials/2000s/12/04/mlb.highlights.lowlights/index.html

     

  • eschapp 6:50 pm on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Baseball, contingency,   

    ALDS Twins v. Yankees 

    WGOM backup for the ALDS. Brought to you by brianS and FTLT.
    Go Twins.

     

    • E-6 11:23 pm on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Prepare for company, sir. WGOM is LOGY.

      • cheaptoy 11:31 pm on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        Yeah, it just froze up on me and all I was trying to do was make fun of the fellatio Darling was giving to captain douche.

    • E-6 11:33 pm on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      By the time my comments finally appear, four more smart-ass replies die on the vine. I ain't gettin' any younger, man.

    • New Guy 11:41 pm on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      HEY IS THIS THE DEREK JETER FAN CLUB?

      • E-6 7:50 pm on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        What’s the password?

        • cheaptoy 11:56 pm on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

          Intangible02

          • E-6 12:06 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

            Correct. We would've accepted STD, as well.

            • cheaptoy 12:09 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink

              VDfrmJetes02?

    • E-6 11:42 pm on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Bad relay by Orca.

    • SBG 11:50 pm on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I'm pretty pissed off with Host Monster.

      • E-6 7:54 pm on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        The price of being popular, Boss. It ain’t your fault.

        • SBG 12:04 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

          What pisses me off is that I have to wait maybe a couple of weeks before they fix the situation? Unbelievable. And they are going to fix it by putting me where I was before they decided to start throttling me.

          • CarterHayes 12:09 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

            Are you going to look for a new host, Boss? I can put out feelers to a friend in the biz, maybe get a recommendation.

            • SBG 12:12 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink

              We'll see. If they fix it up, I'll stick. It's no fun switching. But, if I have to, I'll have to.

    • E-6 7:52 pm on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Brought to you by brianS and FTLT.

      Ommegang Brewery and Reynold’s Aluminum Wrap.

      • cheaptoy 11:57 pm on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        Speaking of FTLT, I looked real hard at a sixer of Labatt's today. I hope passing on it for something better but of the same price doesn't come back to haunt the Twins.

      • meat 1:07 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        is that a freebase joke?

    • New Guy 11:57 pm on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Should we try and organize a mass diaspora from the WGOM to here? I'm hovering between the two, I don't know where to focus.

      • E-6 12:01 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        You just worry about getting well, man.

      • yickit 12:02 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        They shut off the game at the bar I'm at. Had to talk to the manager
        to get back on. Seriously.

        • cheaptoy 12:03 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

          Chip Caray is that bad, huh?

    • cheaptoy 12:02 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      MVPop-up

    • cheaptoy 12:04 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I think that would make for a good time to grab another beer.

    • cheaptoy 12:08 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I think everyone should know that a google search for "chip caray douche" turns up Spooky's comment in today's game log as the 7th hit.

    • SBG 12:10 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Okay, that Matsui home run was uncalled for.

    • E-6 12:10 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      F-Bomb.

    • New Guy 12:11 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Remember how much fun the top of the third was?

    • SBG 12:14 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      The bright side is that this wasn't a game we figured to win. So if things fall apart, big whoop.

      • E-6 12:19 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        Indeed. After last night, I figured the boys might be a bit tuckered out.

        Might I add, OMG, am I'm sick of the Carey/Darling tandem.

        • twayn 12:30 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

          I've already hurled twice.

    • SBG 12:15 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Nice joint you have here, yickit. Any beer in the fridge? Cause I'm drinking brandy out of necessity (no beer).

      • yickit 12:23 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        I'd stick with the brandy. This beer tower just isn't doing it for me.

    • cheaptoy 12:17 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Darling paraphrasd: "We've talked about the Twins once tonight, but lets talk incessantly about the Yankees and how hot they make me."

    • SBG 12:18 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      This announcing crew is ridiculous.

      • cheaptoy 12:20 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        But the Yankees are having so much Brett Favre out there.

        • New Guy 12:23 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

          Jeter is just like a kid out there!

      • @zackmoney 12:24 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        THIS TEAM HAS BEEN ROLLING ALONG THIS YEAR THROWIN PIES IN EACH OTHER'S FACES AND JUST HAVING FUN. LOTS OF FUN WINNING 103 GAMES!

        This is killing me.

    • CarterHayes 12:19 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Damon just tried to throw that ball into the stands? You'd think he'd need to leave his arm in the dugout for the next three innings to recharge it after something like that.

    • New Britain Bo 12:22 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      yickit me

    • SBG 12:23 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      "Nick Punto does all the little things," says Ron Darling.

      Pervert.

      • New Guy 12:25 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        According to Caray, he fists all the little things.

      • E-6 12:28 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        Nicky got fisted, too?

        (Apologies to Yickit's mom for my foul mouth.)

    • @banjobrothers 12:31 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      That'll teach Tolbert..

    • cheaptoy 12:31 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Was that a fisting of Tolbert?

    • twayn 12:34 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      CC is over 100 pitches. If we can string a few hits together we might see the last of him.

    • cheaptoy 12:34 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Little Nicky getting some revenge.

    • CarterHayes 12:35 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      OMG WHERE WAS JETER ON THAT??!!!ONE11?!

    • SBG 12:35 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      CC Sabathia is a very good athlete? He's obese!

      • E-6 12:38 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        Oliver Miller was a very good athlete, too. He just ate himself out of the NBA.

      • twayn 12:41 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        John Daly is a very good athlete, then.

    • cheaptoy 12:35 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Although he is a pretty good athlete, so he might be able to throw 200.

    • SBG 12:38 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      God, we can get back in this game here.

      • cheaptoy 12:40 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        I think Span'll have to take better cuts than he did in that at-bat for that to happen

    • twayn 12:42 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Not quite deep enough for the sac fly. Damn.

    • E-6 12:43 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Free Orca!

    • cheaptoy 12:46 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      DID YOU HEAR THAT? IF IT WEREN'T FOR ORLANDO BALLGAME THE TWINS NEVER WOULD HAVE BELIEVED THEY COULD WIN!!!11!!11!1

      • New Guy 12:48 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        HEY I BELIEVE IT

    • cheaptoy 12:47 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Hey, Hughes got out a guy who gets out a TON. Test passed. You're a true Yankee now son.

    • @banjobrothers 12:48 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      If only we had not made the playoffs we would not have to endure this madness..

      • twayn 12:56 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        That's so Top Jimmy.

    • twayn 12:49 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Damn. I really wanted Cabbie to not revert to himself there.

    • twayn 12:51 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Anybody else dislike how Gameday resets stats to zero for the postseason? I'd like to see stats for the full season, not just the SSST.

    • CarterHayes 12:52 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Hey, I didn't know Jeter led the AL in OBP.

    • Eric B. B. 12:53 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Jeter? M-V-P?

      I say cheer: B-U-L-L-S-H-*-T.

      • yickit 12:57 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        I'm sitting with a Yankees fan who is trying to tell me that jeter
        gets no respect.

        You can fill in my answer below ….

      • twayn 12:57 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        Most Venerated Pencilneck.

    • cheaptoy 12:58 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      When did TBS change their letters to YES?

    • @banjobrothers 1:00 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Neck Tat?

      /

    • SBG 1:01 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Neck Tat is tall.

    • @banjobrothers 1:02 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      jerk

    • cheaptoy 1:03 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Well, that's it for me as far as watching the game. I'd stick it out, but Caray/Darling are making me hate baseball, and I don't wanna do that. Let me know if the Twins make a come back.

    • E-6 1:05 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Not even Neck Tat can save us now…

    • meat 1:06 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I hate the institution that is the Yankees.

    • @banjobrothers 1:09 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      banjobrothers: RT @bcollinsmn: Fact: Chip Caray wears a condom whenever he broadcasts a yankees game.

      • meat2 1:15 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        Is that because he can't pack enough pants to make it through a single game?

    • meat2 1:13 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Tomorrow is another day.

    • twayn 1:14 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Joba Chamberlain is going to win 300 games and go to the Hall of Fame. You heard it here first.

    • meat2 1:14 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Tomorrow is another day.

    • sean 1:14 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      So glad Mauer got to hit with the bases empty instead!

    • E-6 1:21 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Joba the Fuck

    • sean 1:22 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Whew. Definitely needed the LOOGY for Kubel there.

    • twayn 1:26 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      His numbers this year do not impress. No decision in half of his starts. Averaged about 5 IP per start. 4.75 ERA, 94 ERA+, 1.544 WHIP. Yawn.

    • meat2 1:26 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      His mom has a bit of a drug problem, so I guess it's not his fault he's a fuckhead.

    • meat2 1:30 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      There are very few teams that are going to be able to compete against 201+ million dollar payrolls, turns out most of the teams that will compete have 100+ million dollar payrolls.

    • twayn 1:31 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      His mom is Josh Hamilton?

    • cheaptoy 1:33 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      That's pretty much why, if the Twins, by some miracle, don't win this series (THE TWINS ARE GOING TO WIN THIS SERIES), I'll be content taking my leave from the MLB until the hot stove kicks up.

    • meat2 1:35 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      +1 relapse

    • twayn 1:35 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Um, the Yankees are cheating. They're using their closer in a non-save situation. Against the bottom or our order.

    • E-6 1:35 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      And I was just making a Star Wars joke…

    • sean 1:37 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      And is limited to a third of an inning now. Save that arm!

    • meat2 1:37 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      so, the yanks feel it necessary to brink in MoRo against the bottom 3 of the Twins with a 5 run lead. Classy.

    • twayn 1:39 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Not exactly the second coming of Walter Johnson.

    • twayn 1:40 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      You don't want to take chances when a World Series championship is on the line, I guess.

    • meat2 1:41 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      THERE'S NO WAY TO HIT A MARIANO RIVERA FASTBALL!

    • twayn 1:41 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Punto should just take a wild hack, let the bat "slip" out of his hands and hit Rivera right in the kisser.

    • meat2 1:43 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Losing this game, or the series, can not take the magic that was game 163 from me.

    • E-6 1:43 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      It's called stepping on the neck, painter.

    • CarterHayes 1:45 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Damn, there's a lot of trash on the field. You'd think Chuck Knoblauch was in attendance.

    • CarterHayes 1:47 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Cameraman with the biff! Or was he kneecapped?

    • twayn 1:51 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Well, Mr. Carey, Mr. Darling, your commentary and opinions were inane, banal, and hackneyed without actually being interesting at all. Fuck you very much.

    • @bodly 1:55 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Didn't really expect to win that game, but the loss is still deflating after the high of last night. Hopefully Blackbeard can keep Friday's game closer.

    • yickit 11:42 pm on October 9, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      GAME 2

      LETS GO TWINS!!

    • cheaptoy 1:09 am on October 10, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Dang, Dirty f'in Harris!

    • yickit 1:23 am on October 10, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Don't Mess With Texas. I mean Minnesota.

    • CarterHayes 12:13 am on October 8, 2009 Permalink

      Gonoherpasyphilaids02

  • eschapp 4:19 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: , 163, Baseball, Hope, Playoffs, ,   

    Game 163 Redux 

    You know why it’s here.  Hopefully we’ll all get to hang out at the WGOM and have no problems, but its always nice to have a plan B.  Back link to the WGOM game log here: 2009 Game 163: Tigers @ Twins.

    Baker is toeing the rubber for the Twins.  Porcello plans on leading the Tigers.

    May the best team win.

    Go Twins!  Beat the Tigers!

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    • yickit 8:24 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Hopefully this post won't be needed!

    • FTLT 9:07 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Hi!

    • FTLT 9:11 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Dear mlb.tv, I don't want to pick my camera angle. I want to be able to watch the whole play.

    • FTLT 9:13 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Scotty Baker tells G%$ D#$ M$%@$#% F%#^@ Polanco to sit down.

    • yickit 9:14 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Howdy.

    • twayn 9:27 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I'm already locked out of WGOM.

    • FTLT 9:29 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      It seems like the Tigers hitters have a pretty good historical record against Baker– at least according to the TBS guys.

    • FTLT 9:34 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      The WGOM should require membership on days like today.

    • yickit 9:36 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I haven't tried since I'm not at home. But that doesn't surprise me.

      Busy day.

    • FTLT 9:39 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Welcome to the Eastern Time Zone Twins Bar.

    • @bodly 9:42 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Active Tiggers are hitting .294/.325/.492 against Baker.

    • FTLT 9:50 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Cabrera is drunk with power- and booze.

    • FTLT 10:19 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Let's get some hits. Come on Twinkies.

    • FTLT 10:25 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Or you could go ahead a go 1-2-3 to end the inning.

    • FTLT 10:51 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Ron Darling just said because of how many people are in the Metrodome it is warmer hence the ball comes off of the bat faster.

    • FTLT 10:58 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Oh yeah, I am locked out for sure now. A lot of comments must be coming in about Dirty Harry getting beaned.

    • FTLT 10:58 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      COME ON MATT TOLBERT. ABIDE!

    • smalls 11:02 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Leyland goes to the bullpen like I go to the refrigerator…

    • smalls 11:04 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      WGOM is being choked like the Mississippi through an eye dropper.

    • FTLT 11:05 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Or like Scott Baker by the home plate umpire.

    • smalls 11:06 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      NECK TAT!

    • smalls 11:06 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      or like Miggy by his wife…

    • FTLT 11:07 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      That is what I like to see.

    • smalls 11:08 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      A neck tat is mere inches from publicly declaring your insanity (face tat)

    • smalls 11:10 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Laird taking bunting tips from Punto?

    • FTLT 11:11 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Or pitching to Mauer.

    • smalls 11:11 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I heart speedy outfielders.

    • FTLT 11:13 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I do not like Mijares coming in here. Prove me wrong.

    • FTLT 11:17 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Nope. Good thing Mahay wasn't available.

    • FTLT 11:20 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Good cheese, good cheese…

    • smalls 11:21 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Good cheese!!!

    • smalls 11:27 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      F YEAH PUNTO!!!

    • smalls 11:31 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      CABRERA!!!! TOUCH EM ALL!

    • yickit 11:35 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Orca!

    • FTLT 11:36 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      ORLANDO BALL GAME.

    • smalls 11:39 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      ORLANDO BALL GAME… THAT WASH'T A SHIP ON THE HORIZON IN TEH FOG IT WAS A KILLER WHALE..ORCA POWER!

    • FTLT 11:45 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Go to hell Magglio.

    • E-6 11:51 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      A belated FUCK!!!

    • FTLT 11:52 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      What you said.

    • E-6 11:56 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Man, the WGOM was driving me crazy. And now our cheese is individually wrapped processed food product.

      GRRRRRRyer.

    • FTLT 12:08 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      This is lining up for a Joe Mauer walk off, isn't it?

    • E-6 12:11 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Gawd, I hope so.

    • yickit 12:24 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Holy crap! Joe! Orca!

    • @bodly 12:26 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Fangraphs win expectation thingy just changed from 62% detroit to 64% Minnesota. :-)

      http://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?gameid=291...

    • FTLT 12:39 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      And now it is 50-50.

    • FTLT 12:48 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck.

    • brianS 1:01 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Tap, tap. Is this thing on?

    • brianS 1:02 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I expect the WGOM thread to collapse at any moment. Right about the time Dazz has a coronary in the booth.

    • brianS 1:04 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      given that the playoffs start tomorrow, is there a curfew for this game, after which they draw straws or summat?

    • brianS 1:09 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Gordo needs to shut his yap about situational pitching substitutions here.

      Aw crap. Raise your hand if you think we are better off with Keppel than with Mahay??

    • janus 1:12 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I wonder…if the game lasts 20 innings or something, does the matchup with the Yankees get shifted to Thursday?

    • brianS 1:13 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Praise Punto.

    • Beau 1:14 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      1-2-3 innings are nice!

    • FTLT 1:14 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I don't even know what to make of this game anymore. I am exhausted.

    • brianS 1:15 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Top of the order. Prolly means another IBB for Joe.

    • FTLT 1:16 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      The Boss has a new game log up. Just as Granderson sets the stage for ORLANDO BALLGAME.

    • brianS 1:19 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      shit. 1-2-3 out of 1-2-3.

    • E-6 1:19 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      UNO, Joe?

    • meat 1:20 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      This is some shit.

    • Beau 1:20 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Even with new log, WGOM is super slow. Let's win it here

    • meat 1:21 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I'm a touch drunk, I switched to tequila in the 10th.

    • smalls 1:21 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      No kidding, I nearly spent…

    • smalls 1:23 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I am listening to the game on my blackberry and I'm terrified I'm going to run out of battery before the games over (the yellow light is blinking at me)

    • sean 1:23 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Cabrera v Keppel. This isn't good.

    • meat 1:23 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      The Twins don't have the bullpen depth to go much further, but do the Tigers?

    • Eric B. B. 1:24 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Just got back from rehearsal. Did not expect the Game to still be going on…

    • E-6 1:24 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I'm now thankful I didn't have amber fluid in the house. I might've gone looking for a fight.

    • FTLT 1:25 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Thank goodness I am not drinking at a bar tonight. I would have had about 6 shots of Jameson and be $80 poorer by now; also I might not be able to walk.

    • spookymilk 1:25 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Don't lose him, Keppel.

    • Beau 1:25 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Neither team has good relievers yet. But we both have relievers

    • spookymilk 1:25 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Or do. Whatever.

    • meat 1:26 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      we can't let don kelly wells beat out meat here.

    • smalls 1:28 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Damn you Bob Keppel.

    • smalls 1:28 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Damn you Bob Keppel.

    • E-6 1:29 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Fuck.

    • E-6 1:30 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      She'll take on 9 guys.

    • Eric B. B. 1:31 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      *ulcer*

    • meat 1:31 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      this is not good.

    • FTLT 1:31 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Come on fucking elm'n . Put a curve in your fucking ball cap.

    • meat 1:31 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      That is fucking shit.

    • E-6 1:32 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Again with the fisting. Kelly Freakin' Wells.

    • Beau 1:32 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Marsh taketh; Marsh giveth

    • smalls 1:33 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      How bout a line out throw out double play…

    • meat 1:34 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      excellent play.

    • Beau 1:34 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      My word.

    • Eric B. B. 1:34 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Punto! Jesus!

    • meat 1:35 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      heh

    • smalls 1:36 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      FIELDING JESUS NIC PUNTO@@@

    • meat 1:36 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      3 and fucking 1

    • smalls 1:38 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      ZOMG… BOB KEPPEL STRIKEOUT JEEBUS!

    • meat 1:38 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      laird sucks balls.

    • Eric B. B. 1:39 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKeppel!

    • FTLT 1:39 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Keppel? Really? This game is nuts. I am only have Labatt's left in the fridge. Or Jameson on the counter.

    • brianS 1:40 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      The WGOM seems to be running nearly at a tolerable level (on the game log, part deaux).

    • E-6 1:40 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Holy fuckin' cow! (Sorry about the cursing, Yickit.)

    • brianS 1:40 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      and as soon as I say it, it looks to be hung.
      GOGOGOGOGOGOGO!!!

    • E-6 1:41 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      GOGO!

    • brianS 1:41 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      do you really want to run on Laird here? I don't think so.

    • spookymilk 1:42 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      +69

    • meat 1:42 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      My kingdom for a base hit here.

    • brianS 1:43 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Why walk _elmon?? Beast mode is off.

    • meat 1:43 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      C'mon laddie!

    • spookymilk 1:43 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Wow…Delmon intentionally walked. Never thought I'd see the day, but that's been his week.

    • brianS 1:45 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      w000000000000000000000000000000000000ttttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

    • E-6 1:45 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      LADDIE!!!!

    • spookymilk 1:45 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      BEST

      GAME

      EVER

    • smalls 1:46 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      ZOMG… OH MY TWINS WIN…. TWIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNSSSSS WIN!

    • brianS 1:46 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Awesome, just awesome.

      And we'll see you tomorrow night in NYC!

    • Eric B. B. 1:47 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      EPIC!

    • yickit 1:58 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Twins baseball!

    • E-6 2:05 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Nice going, Yickit.

  • eschapp 8:48 pm on July 21, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Baseball, Micheal Cuddyer, , Umpires   

    Photo: Frustration 

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    This must be the photo next to the word frustrating in the dictionary.  Seriously, it was a bad night to be a Twins fan.  I know mistakes happen all the time in sports, but Cuddyer was safe.  That is all.

     

  • eschapp 5:56 pm on July 14, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: , All Star Game, Baseball, , Joe Nathan, , ,   

    Morneau and Nathan on Mauer 

    Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan answering questions about Joe Mauer during the 2009 All-Star:

    Justin’s comment about welcoming Joe1 to the 4 strikeout club was probably my favorite.

    1. Mauer not Nathan. ↩
     

    • Evan Jurkovich 10:04 pm on July 14, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I love the young girl reporter – I'm sure in awe as her first time reporting the "show" – smile when Nathan makes the "If he's still single" comment.

  • eschapp 5:55 pm on July 13, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Baseball, Home Run Derby, ,   

    Mauer Pauer 

    Tonight is the 2009 Home Run Derby in St. Louis. The 2008 Derby winner Justin Morneau1 won’t be participating even though the derby organizers wanted both him and this guy to play:

    Florida Spring Break Trip 2008 140Joe Mauer, who after missing the first month of a season due to injury, is on pace to have his best year ever.  In fact he’s already hit more home runs than any he’s hit in any other season.  And now he’s in the Home Run Derby for the first time representing the Minnesota Twins.

    He may not win, but I’ll certainly be watching to see.  Time to hit some long balls Joe.  Show some Mauer Pauer at Busch Stadium.

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    • Eric 3:16 am on July 14, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I don't blame Justin for not wanting to take part. They took every opportunity to make it seem like he never took part during the run-up to this year, not even thinking about the "Jason" debacle of last year. I fully support him snubbing the event.

      • Yickit 8:00 am on July 14, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        I also had no problem with Justin not participating. He looked like he was having a great time just watching too.

  • eschapp 12:59 pm on July 11, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Baseball,   

    Photo: Nick Markakis Balancing Act 

    I know this is a bit old, but ESPN has a great photo of Nick Markakis in an article on the Baltimore Orioles’s Outfielders:


    Being at Camden Yard never seemed more exciting.  It would be even cooler if he could balance that chair while catching a fly ball or hitting and RBI double.  From Baltimore Orioles have an outfield of dreams – ESPN[photo by Amy McNulty/ESPN].

     

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