Article: Twins vs. Reds, 06/24/2012, 12:10pm

[Guest USAFChief]

Diamond didn't do anything wrong there. Votto is just that kind of hitter. There are only a few guys who could take that pitch and go opposite field homerun with it.

 

In other words, wow.

I was thinking the exact same thing. "How the &%$&$# did he hit THAT out?"

 

Morneau used to be one of those guys, BTW. Good times.

[glunn]

What about the world series

In my dreams for sure, but probably not in the real world.

[Brock Beauchamp]

In hindsight, I wish that this prediction had been correct.

With Capps injured, Perkins would have been "unavailable" (yay for the save statistic). Outside of Perkins, Diamond was the best option against Votto.

[DaveW]

Well that sucked. Twins offense let Diamond down today big time.

[IdahoPilgrim]

Hey, the guy's probably going to be the NL MVP. We just saw why.

[Brock Beauchamp]

I was thinking the exact same thing. "How the &%$&$# did he hit THAT out?"

 

Morneau used to be one of those guys, BTW. Good times.

Yeah, that swing brought back memories of pre-concussion Morneau. That was the first thing I thought when I saw it.

 

Flailing at a pitch low and away, looking like he made poor contact, and then the ball travels 300+ feet opposite field.

[stringer bell]

Yea--Diamond gets a complete game, but the Twins get a loss. I can't see them scoring off of Chapman.

[glunn]

Another nice play by Dozier -- now we need a run against the Reds' closer. Wife is pestering me to leave for Costco. I will be in big trouble if this goes to extra innings.

[Badsmerf]

How would a Glavine comp for Diamond be? I think Glavine had a few more mph on his fastball and a little better stuff, but I don't think that would be a too far fetched goal for Diamond.

[Brock Beauchamp]

I have the distinct feeling that this half-inning is going to be cringe-worthy.

[Badsmerf]

Why the **** is Doumit not hitting?

[Brock Beauchamp]

Why the **** is Doumit not hitting?

Because Mastrioanni was the (26th) best option Gardy had.

[glunn]

I have the distinct feeling that this half-inning is going to be cringe-worthy.

So far so true.

[DaveW]

How would a Glavine comp for Diamond be? I think Glavine had a few more mph on his fastball and a little better stuff, but I don't think that would be a too far fetched goal for Diamond.

Tom Glavine? Future hall of famer Tom Glavine?

[glunn]

Diamond threw only 82 pitches in 8 innings today -- pretty impressive.

[Brock Beauchamp]

That was one hell of an at bat by Baby Jesus.

[glunn]

Nice hit by Mauer -- now it's Hammer Time.

[Badsmerf]

Tom Glavine? Future hall of famer Tom Glavine?

I'm not trying to say Diamond will have a career path similar to his, but his pitching style and make-up are pretty similar (I think). I used to watch braves games when I was young and Glavine was in his prime. Maybe I'm wrong, but for some reason Diamond makes me think of Glavine.

[Ultima Ratio]

Helloooooooooo... goodbyeeeeeeee!

[Brock Beauchamp]

I love it when I'm a pessimistic ass and the team proves me wrong. Beautiful.

[notoriousgod71]

The hammer!!!!!!

[Badsmerf]

Awesome game. Wish I was there. This is what good baseball looks like.

[IdahoPilgrim]

Trevor: "Hey, Josh - do you wanna have a HR contest today?"

 

Josh: "Sure, Trev - sounds like fun."

[Brock Beauchamp]

Chapman grooved that fastball right into Willingham's wheelhouse.

[Ultima Ratio]

That was one hell of an at bat by Baby Jesus.

It was a baby miracle.

[Kobs]

Mauer knows the strike zone so well...

[notoriousgod71]

If the Twins were anywhere near contention Willingham would be an MVP candidate now that Hamilton has cooled off.

[glunn]

Suck on that one Reds -- Hammer's blast not even close -- he got all of that one -- upper deck and then some. And now Plouffe will get a chance to add his second homer of the day (after Morneau grounds out).

[Guest USAFChief]

That was one hell of an at bat by Baby Jesus.

Concur. ...

[IdahoPilgrim]

They mentioned on the broadcast the this is the 3rd blown save Chapman has had against an AL Central team.