Vargas couldn't dig out Santana's relay to complete an inning ending double play.

Runner at second with two outs, as the ball skips out of play.

Stuaffer shouldn't accrue any earned runs for this outing. I think. (I guess he is responsible for the runner at second, as double plays aren't supposed to be assumed...)

Stauffer lowers his ERA to 9.82 with one pitch.

Finally caught up.  Enjoyable game so far.  

 

Maybe they got rid of a lot of yips in the home opener.

I think Molitor might be over-managing this series in reaction to maybe under-managing the Chicago series...

 

showing how stupid the RBI stat is......who did more there, Hunter or Mauer, to contribute to the run?

 

would be cool if Mauer got an XBH this year.

I agree Mike but I also would say Mauer probably has contributed to more runs the same way Hunter just did than any other player in the league over the years.    Thome, Cuddyer, and Morneau had an awful lot of RBI from groundouts, singles and sac flies because of the guys Mauer advanced to 2nd and 3rd.    Over time Mauer has created a lot of runs without getting credit for either an RBI or a run scored so I am ok with the cheap ones he does get.    .

 

showing how stupid the RBI stat is......who did more there, Hunter or Mauer, to contribute to the run?

 

would be cool if Mauer got an XBH this year.

and last night Mauer gets Santana to 3rd (and Santana should have scored) then Dozier makes the first out of the inning by flying out and gets an RBI.  Who contributed more to that run?

 

I think Mauer XBH issues has to do with him focusing so hard on pulling the ball instead of doing what comes naturally.  Yeah,, he's getting singles to RF and CF, but no hits opposite field and no XBH.

Edited April 16, 201511 yr by jimmer

Nice - another 0 on the board!

 

and last night Mauer gets Santana to 3rd (and Santana should have scored) then Dozier makes the first out of the inning and gets an RBI.  Who contributed more to that run?

Santana!

Non-terrible baseball is fun!

 

 

I agree Mike but I also would say Mauer probably has contributed to more runs the same way Hunter just did than any other player in the league over the years.    Thome, Cuddyer, and Morneau had an awful lot of RBI from groundouts, singles and sac flies because of the guys Mauer advanced to 2nd and 3rd.    Over time Mauer has created a lot of runs without getting credit for either an RBI or a run scored so I am ok with the cheap ones he does get.    .

and that's why wRC+ is better than RBI.

 

I agree Mike but I also would say Mauer probably has contributed to more runs the same way Hunter just did than any other player in the league over the years.    Thome, Cuddyer, and Morneau had an awful lot of RBI from groundouts, singles and sac flies because of the guys Mauer advanced to 2nd and 3rd.    Over time Mauer has created a lot of runs without getting credit for either an RBI or a run scored so I am ok with the cheap ones he does get.    .

Yeah.  RBI, not a great stat.  But Runs Created... that's pretty useful.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runs_created

 

I agree Mike but I also would say Mauer probably has contributed to more runs the same way Hunter just did than any other player in the league over the years.    Thome, Cuddyer, and Morneau had an awful lot of RBI from groundouts, singles and sac flies because of the guys Mauer advanced to 2nd and 3rd.    Over time Mauer has created a lot of runs without getting credit for either an RBI or a run scored so I am ok with the cheap ones he does get.    .

 

good point, which is why I like some of the more advanced stats that actually take that into account

Edited April 16, 201511 yr by mike wants wins

Here comes Molly

Fan interference?  What's that about?

They have a few hits this game. yay!

Fan interference?  What's that about?

After passing 1st, ball went into foul territory, bounced off wall, but a fan reaching over collected that bounce.

 

Vargas was given first, but not second, as Dyson was hovering to pick up the carom right away.

Defensive outfield substitution.

 

Escobar comes out, Schafer in at Center, Robinson moves to Left.

"Gotta love it....Joe West is just doing his job." As spoken by nary a Twins fan ever.

2 out and Fien looking good!

1-2-3 inning!!!

Nice bullpen, good bullpen...

"Gotta love it....Joe West is just doing his job." As spoken by nary a Twins fan ever.

At least you gotta love the way Joe West clapped his hands for Kurt Suzuki.

 

"Gotta love it....Joe West is just doing his job." As spoken by nary a Twins fan ever.

way more often than he gets credit for due to his demeanor. he brings that on himself.

Hey...I see that I just wrote my 99th post, this being my ceremonial 100th post...I would like to thank everyone that has supported me to make it to this post.....

Are there any poets on here? We could use a set of poems like this, only for the Twins lineup.

 

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/poetry/po_line.shtml

 

Hey...I see that I just wrote my 99th post, this being my ceremonial 100th post...I would like to thank everyone that has supported me to make it to this post.....

 

You do know when you reach your 100th post you need to buy a round of drinks for the board -- and it can't be the cheap stuff.

Schafer is on base, taking a walk.

 

No getting thrown out, okay?

Dinger!!!!

Suzuki....wow!

Zuke!!! You're my fave for a reason!!

Zuuuuuuuuke!!!!!