All Things 2023 Minnesota Twins In-Season Thread

[GophersInIowa]

You ever notice how the better teams take a lot of pitches and know how to foul pitches off. Seems to be a skill we lack.

We’ve actually done very well in this area lately. Obviously tonight is a bit different but we’ve been scoring a lot more runs the past month or two largely because we’re having a lot of very good at-bats.

 

[TNGophfan]

The broadcast posited thst they want to give Varland’s experience coming into the middle of an inning, as he hasn’t done that before. Use him in different situations as a reliever, so he can develop confidence.

Additionally, they really only use Theilbar if they’re tied or ahead.

You're last sentence is true. I don't personally believe that's always the best policy. Sometimes the biggest out in the game can be in the 5th inning.

 

[TNGophfan]

We’ve actually done very well in this area lately. Obviously tonight is a bit different but we’ve been scoring a lot more runs the past month or two largely because we’re having a lot of very good at-bats.

You're probably correct. I don't get to watch all the games. I am tonight and a bit frustrated.

 

[TNGophfan]

Wow, Willie!!

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

The WEAPON strikes again!!!

 

[From the Parkinglot]

Willi the weapon Castro turns the game around. Apology is still being considered by the blue ribbon panel I have assembled.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

You're last sentence is true. I don't personally believe that's always the best policy. Sometimes the biggest out in the game can be in the 5th inning.

I thought the first paragraph was kind of spiffy

 

[TNGophfan]

I thought the first paragraph was kind of spiffy

Well, of course. Sorry I neglected to reference or applaud it.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Well, of course. Sorry I neglected to reference or applaud it.

Txs. I needed some positive encouragement

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

The Tampa reliever looks like BlackBird.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Royce come on

Or Solano - one more run.

Or MaxFactor!

And Correra!!

 

[BTChamp]

Bases loaded, 2 out, correa batting. What can be the automatic outcome?

 

[TNGophfan]

Bases loaded, 2 out, correa batting. What can be the automatic outcome?

How can you chase that sh#t on a 3-1 count. Make him come to you or let it go.

 

[GophersInIowa]

If it were up to me, Castro would have been in the minors in May and Kepler would have been cut. There’s a reason I’m not running a Major League team.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Great W. Looking playoff ready

 

[Ski U Mah Gopher]

The Magic Number is:

 

[TNGophfan]

Bullpen unusually great tonight. Duran overpowered them in 9th. Wish he would throw less splitters and more 103.

 

[TNGophfan]

The Magic Number is:

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Lyman. Was fun to watch!

 

[BTChamp]

How can you chase that sh#t on a 3-1 count. Make him come to you or let it go.

I know. How can a guy that talented be an automatic out? Just mind boggling.

 

[short ornery norwegian]

Guards lead the Giants 1-0 after 3 innings. let's go Giants - get that magic number down to single digits.

in AA tonight -
Paddack goes 4 IP, allows 2 ER on 4 H (1 HR) with 6 K.

Alcala tough outing - goes 2/3 IP with 2 ER on 2 H (1 HR)

 

[coolhandgopher]

Magic Number:

 

[coolhandgopher]

The Magic Number is:

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'77 Topps is one of my favorite sets of baseball cards, love the whole banner at top. The world was a better place when the baseball card stylists of the '70s had free reign.

 

[Spaulding!No!]

Is Cody Stashak available?

 

[TNGophfan]

For other old timers like me, was Rich Rollins #9? Getting ready for tge next move down.

 

[Ski U Mah Gopher]

For other old timers like me, was Rich Rollins #9? Getting ready for tge next move down.

Charlie Manual and Larry Hisle also fit the bill.

 

[Ope3]

If it were up to me, Castro would have been in the minors in May and Kepler would have been cut. There’s a reason I’m not running a Major League team.

And thank god neither is MUGopher32.

 

[TNGophfan]

Charlie Manual and Larry Hisle also fit the bill.

Found a list. Besides the 3 mentioned (Rollins, Manuel and Hisle), the next 3 to wear it each have some fun history. Bombo Rivera, Mickey Hatcher and World Series hero Gene Larkin.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Charlie Manual and Larry Hisle also fit the bill.

I’ll take an order of Larry please

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

And thank god neither is MUGopher32.

Any word if he’s coming off the BL for the playoffs?

FYI - he can see your posts without logging in?

What’s your home address again?

 

[From the Parkinglot]

Locker room is gonna get crowded quick potentially.