Harken back roughly a century, to a time before internets and cellular devices, when interactions were actually *gasp* in person...

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You are cordially invited to attend a

 

Fancy Dress

 

(er, i mean Base)

 

Ball

 

at the Chatteau de Twins Daily in the

Magnificent Game Thread Bare Ball Room

 

to commemorate this,

the 11th reunion of the

 

Erstwhile Washington Senators

 

first in War

first in Peace

um, yeah...

with the

 

Detroit Tigers

 

Four times Division Champs

 

Music to be provided by

 

Justin Verlander

Ervin Santana

(both esteemed right handed virtuosos of the mound)

 

Set to include:

Waltzes

Fox Trots

2 steps (i mean doubles)

and of course that wild new craze

Swing!

 

A not to miss event!

 

Check the Dance card for more details...

 

Oh yes!

Be sure to keep your Dance card full!

 

Door Prizes for original costumes, authentic period pieces, and comfy pajamas.

 

RSVP not necessary, but appreciated so we can stock an alphabet of appropriate size.

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Of course, we're still when and where we are (nowhere) and instead of the rhythmic ceremonial ritual (to quote Doc Brown) we now engage in intellectual discussion no less varied and invigorating. So in all earnest, i humbly invite you to such.

 

Oh, since i started it, musical jokes are fair game, even oboe or drummer jokes. Viola jokes might be construed as over the line, so be tasteful.

 

"What's the difference between a Violin and Viola?"

"A Cy Young, and the '87 world series MVP."

 

To further note the differences, and perhaps the artifice inherent in the situation, in the wild, bats eat flies, reducing their number. While in the ballpark, flies would not be possible without bats...

 

...

 

Er, right. The actual game. Got distracted for a moment, taking the metaphor too seriously, thinking of the War to end all Wars, the stock market crash, the dust bowl, the nude eel. All of which i'm too young to appreciate, so i can only imagine. Anyway!

 

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Weather: Partly Cloudy, Low of 67F (20C) Wind from the South, 5-10 mph (8-16kmph)

No need of parasols or galoshes

 

Dances:

(lineups, of course)

TBA

 

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Once upon a time, Verlander owned the Twins. No really. Briefly, the Pohlads put them up for collateral... Alright, ya got me. I was pulling your leg. I just meant he was very difficult to beat. Now it's our turn to see if Santana(s) can return the favor!

 

Hicks, Rosario, Sano, Mauer, Plouffe, Hunter. I'm under the impression this here team is comin' together. And that's good. Even fun to watch, and to discuss.

 

And finally, to embrace the multimedia format of modern day to put ye in the mood, (and having no fear it'll take ya away from the game, 'cause it's Friday after all):

 

Good luck getting home tonight, people. I'll be the one trying to get home from the block party......

Something is amiss with your graphics, but a damn clever setup.

 

Going out tonight as well, back to check in during the later innings.

 

This version of Verlander looks beatable. In play - runs, guys.

 

Something is amiss with your graphics, but a damn clever setup.

Going out tonight as well, back to check in during the later innings.

This version of Verlander looks beatable. In play - runs, guys.

 

(had hoped to edit, but oh well)

 

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Performed (pitched to) by Erivin Santana of the Twins

Tiger Tangos:

1. Ian Kinsler R 2B
2. Yoenis Cespedes R LF
3. Victor Martinez S DH
4. J.D. Martinez R RF
5. Alex Avila L C
6. Nick Castellanos R 3B
7. Marc Krauss L 1B
8. Anthony Gose L CF
9. Jose Iglesias R SS

Performed (pitched to) by Justin Verlander of the Tigers

Twin Two Steps:

1. Brian Dozier R 2B
2. Torii Hunter R RF
3. Joe Mauer L 1B
4. Miguel Sano R DH
5. Trevor Plouffe R 3B
6. Eddie Rosario L LF
7. Aaron Hicks S CF
8. Kurt Suzuki R C
9. Danny Santana S SS

Enjoy!

 

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Time to get after it and battle those tails off, Twins.

Dozier is going yard tonight. That has the T.C. guarantee!

Very creative and fun game setup.  Nice work, sample.

 

Dozier is going yard tonight. That has the T.C. guarantee!

 

I'm calling Sano.. I'll take dibs on that

 

Very creative and fun game setup.  Nice work, sample.

 

I agree... Clever and Artistic. Thumbs Up

 

I agree... Clever and Artistic. Thumbs Up

Y'all are too kind!

 

(sorry the images don't seem to work after the first pass for me neither, and i'm too lazy to try to debug)

 

Gosh, Sano's taken... Dozier too...

 

I'll jump on Suzuki's back. He's drivin' the bus today! Er... Not literally of course... But, you know what i mean...

0-0 after a 124567 first inning.

 

CBU

The good news is Justin Verlander is 0-2! The bad news is Justin Verlander is 0-2! The really bad news is Justin Verlander did not get to be JUSTIN VERLANDER by being 0-3! Can the Twins reduce him to just plain ol Justin?

We need a bunch or runs tonight before we go to our pen.

 

  It's as though Joe's synapses synched.

I called one for Sano tonight. Blast one, Miguel!

 

I'm calling Sano.. I'll take dibs on that

 

 

Dozier is going yard tonight. That has the T.C. guarantee!

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  I heard the Twins were huge with the agave farmers.

All Sliders... The 6th one didn't work... Sano punched it through. 

 

  I would so hit and run right now.

Verlander isn't paying any attention to first.

^Poop.

Your typical 356-89(10) scoreless inning.

 

0-0 after 2. CBU.

 

 

 

  It's as though Joe's synapses synched.

 

Is this describing the thought process leading to get the out at home?

 

Yeah, I was happy with the result...

Bummer... now we gotta score some runs

 

Bummer... now we gotta score some runs

We had to do that anyway...

 

Maybe this will install some urgency?

 

We had to do that anyway...

 

Maybe this will install some urgency?

 

The installation isn't free like it is at Home Depot

 

  I heard the Twins were huge with the agave farmers.

 

I'm not sure exactly what agave is

 

But for some reason I've got this song in my head. 

 

Dant dada dada dant dant... dant dada dada dant... TEQUILA

 

The installation isn't free like it is at Home Depot

 

  They got that going for them. Now if they could only find 1 helpful employee.

 

I'm not sure exactly what agave is

 

But for some reason I've got this song in my head. 

 

Dant dada dada dant dant... dant dada dada dant... TEQUILA

 

  So you are sure of what agave is.

In and out today, but we have to win this one this evening. Verlander is a shell of himself and the Twins need to capitalize and put him out of his misery. Verlander is a mess of a human. He sold out and is tied up with Kate Upton. Burn Verlander to the ground.

 

For the first time when it counts, I am raising the "Flag of Our Fathers" (or sons, depending on the TD member).