August 7, 201511 yr Did the Twins do enough at the trade deadline? This is something that has been debated on Twins Daily since Jepsen was acquired.Did the Blue Jays do too much at the trade deadline? After watching the 4 game series it looks like overkill. It looked like the Blue Jays got more than what they needed?When trying to compare the carnage... let's do it this way... If I walked onto Pebble Beach and challenged Rory McIlroy to a game and I spotted him 10 strokes. What would be the result of that is what the Blue Jays series looked like.I offer this for debate... Should the Twins have gone into Toronto and spotted them runs before playing them? In Hindsight... that looks like a mistake. We may have spotted them some runs at the trade deadlineHere are some things to think about: 1. Cleveland -- The Twins visit a place that is affectionately called the "Mistake by the Lake." Getting to Cleveland from Toronto is interesting because you have to drive across Lake Erie and there isn't a bridge. It's a good thing they arrived late last night because you have to worry about the team's safety. According to the News... last night Cleveland was over run by Republican thugs. The GOP Gang is ten times more threatening than the Bloods and the Cripps. They have descended upon Cleveland and they are fighting to determine who will be the alpha male. I've watched the Nat Geo Wild Channel and we all know what happens when the Alpha Male is challenged in a troop of Baboons. Sharp teeth are shown... Horns are locked... Bluffs... Throats are enlarged and exotic colors are displayed. Whoever comes out on top of this battle will earn mating rights for the entire country. Which is a nice way of saying... they will get to (blank) the entire Country.2. Let the Debate Begin -- When discussing the current state of the Minnesota Twins... Donald Trump said "We don't have time for Tone... We gotta go out and get the job done". That was a pretty convincing squishing we just endured at the hands of the Blue Jays. Undoubtedly there are a few of us who felt that the Blue Jays went out and acquired the pieces necessary to reach the playoffs while the Twins didn't and this 4 game series is proof positive of what will be the result of that. Let the debate begin... Who knows... Maybe... Maybe Not... but I'm not going to worry about the Blue Jays anymore... they are going to do what they are going to do. I'm going to worry about the Twins. The Twins control their destiny... not the Blue Jays. It's up to them. If the Twins are going to make the playoffs… they've got to make it happen. The Blue Jays will not be standing in their way. Every team in the American League is standing in their way. It's one game at a time like it always has been. As Donald Trump said: "This Team Doesn't win anymore... We lose to the A's".3. Mental Strength -- How mentally strong is this team? We are about to find out. In the baseball business... this is called a "5-game losing streak". Five-game losing streak is a technical term that means that they have failed to win a game in 5 straight games. The losses against the Blue Jays were not just losses... they were muggings... manhood was removed along with bones and cartilage... leaving a puddle of what used to be a winning team. Can the Twins recover from this or will the memory of it be psychologically crippling? The Indians are not a team to be feared. If the team needs rehab... the Indians are a friendly environment to learn how to walk again.4. Cody Anderson -- The Twins face Cody Anderson tonight. Cody was a 14th-round pick by the Indians back in 2011. He's from Quincy, California; and this surprises me because I naturally assumed that he is from Minnesota. Every single town in Minnesota has someone named Cody Anderson living in it. There are 3 of them in Bagley alone. Regardless of Cody being from California... I'm sure like most Anderson's... he enjoys a good hot dish. Here's hoping the Twins can get hot at the dish!!!5. Debating with my Wife -- I was recently debating with my wife and after the debate we held a vote. My position lost 1-1.--------------------Game-time forecast: 77 deg F, clear and sunny, 0% chance of precipitation, winds from the NE at 13mph.Lineups:TWINSDozier 2BMauer 1BSano DHPlouffe 3BHunter RFRosario LFHicks CFSuzuki CEscobar SSPelfrey PINDIANSRamirez 2BLindor SSBrantley LFSantana DHGomes CChisenhall RFSands 1BUrshela 3BHolt CFAnderson PClick here to view the article
August 7, 201511 yr The Jays stole the Twins lunch money, pulled their shorts down, kicked sand in their faces and walked away with their girlfriends. It was like King Kong vs Ant-Man and even that flatters the Twins. Hopefully they can manage to pull the atomic wedgie out in time to regroup against the tribe.
August 7, 201511 yr It's very clear the Twins aren't in the class of the Blue Jays and other top teams. What isn't clear is if they are on an even scale with the so called poorer teams. We haven't really beat up on those teams, like the Brewers, A's, Mariners etc. So now with the Indians we'll find out. Without a series win here the season might just as well end. Here's to hoping we can take the cellar dwellers.
August 7, 201511 yr Here's what I anticipate the lineups to be: CLEVELAND:SS Rubio2B WalkerCF J. BushDH TrumpRF Cruz1B Paul3B KasichLF CarsonC Christie P Megyn Kelly MINNESOTA1B Clinton2B ClintonSS Clinton3B ClintonLF ClintonCF ClintonRF ClintonC ClintonDH Bernie Sanders
August 7, 201511 yr MN doesn't have a pitcher? I agree, it is unlikely Bernie or Hilary could pitch, but at least they should try.
August 7, 201511 yr 1. Cleveland -- The Twins visit a place that is affectionately called the "Mistake by the Lake." Getting to Cleveland from Toronto is interesting because you have to drive across Lake Erie and there isn't a bridge. It's a good thing they arrived late last night because you have to worry about the team's safety. According to the News... last night Cleveland was over run by Republican thugs. The GOP Gang is ten times more threatening than the Bloods and the Cripps. They have descended upon Cleveland and they are fighting to determine who will be the alpha male. I've watched the Nat Geo Wild Channel and we all know what happens when the Alpha Male is challenged in a troop of Baboons. Sharp teeth are shown... Horns are locked... Bluffs... Throats are enlarged and exotic colors are displayed. Whoever comes out on top of this battle will earn mating rights for the entire country. Which is a nice way of saying... they will get to (blank) the entire Country. That was funny.
August 7, 201511 yr MN doesn't have a pitcher? I agree, it is unlikely Bernie or Hilary could pitch, but at least they should try.He didn't specify which Clinton ... gotta pay attention to these small details. In fact, I seem to remember hearing that Bill was quite the pitcher in his day ... I believe the story goes that he was attending a baseball game and the stands were watching in eager anticipation as he approached the mound with his wife and daughter at his side. As the excitement grew and fans debated whether he could throw a strike, Bill picked Hillary up and hurled her towards the plate. During the subsequent moment of shocked silence, his chief of staff thundered, "NO!! I said throw out the first PITCH!!!!" ETA: Okay, my bad ... there was no pitcher whatsoever ... oh well, maybe Bill has given Hillary some lessons since then. Edited August 7, 201511 yr by always33
August 7, 201511 yr Cleveland just traded Swisher and Michael Bourn to Atlanta for Chris Johnson... must be another piece to this deal for ATL to take on that much payroll....
August 7, 201511 yr He didn't specify which Clinton ... gotta pay attention to these small details. In fact, I seem to remember hearing that Bill was quite the pitcher in his day ... I believe the story goes that he was attending a baseball game and the stands were watching in eager anticipation as he approached the mound with his wife and daughter at his side. As the excitement grew and fans debated whether he could throw a strike, Bill picked Hillary up and hurled her towards the plate. During the subsequent moment of shocked silence, his chief of staff thundered, "NO!! I said throw out the first PITCH!!!!" ETA: Okay, my bad ... there was no pitcher whatsoever ... oh well, maybe Bill has given Hillary some lessons since then. that was funny, I had some lines too, but was trying not to be too political. Nicely done.
August 7, 201511 yr Cleveland just traded Swisher and Michael Bourn to Atlanta for Chris Johnson... must be another piece to this deal for ATL to take on that much payroll.... What the heck is ATL doing?
August 7, 201511 yr It made a bit more sense when they took on Arroyo's contract from ARZ and also acquired Touki Toussaint... Maybe they think Bourn has something left in the tank. Swisher was just $$$ that won't necessarily turn into a player on the field for ATL.Looks like CLE is sending some money as well.
August 7, 201511 yr CLE sheds two bad contracts for 1 bad contract. I like that math for them for next year.
August 7, 201511 yr Cleveland just traded Swisher and Michael Bourn to Atlanta for Chris Johnson... must be another piece to this deal for ATL to take on that much payroll.... Cleveland is sending along more than $10 million. Jeff Passan @JeffPassan · 47m47 minutes ago Source: Indians sending more than $10M to Braves along with Michael Bourn and Nick Swisher in deal, with Chris Johnson going to Cleveland. Edited August 7, 201511 yr by JB_Iowa
August 7, 201511 yr I guess it clears up 3B for their new 30 year old rookie 3B also....... I still like this for CLE. Cut costs in the future (by taking on extra money this year), so you can sign players if you want. And, a 2 for 1 on bad deals......
August 7, 201511 yr Here's what I anticipate the lineups to be:CLEVELAND:SS Rubio2B WalkerCF J. BushDH TrumpRF Cruz1B Paul3B KasichLF CarsonC ChristieP Megyn KellyMINNESOTA1B Clinton2B ClintonSS Clinton3B ClintonLF ClintonCF ClintonRF ClintonC ClintonDH Bernie SandersWhoa, did Cleveland trade for Nelson Cruz and Neil Walker? Ha ha, I jest, though, they are in the same spots that Cruz and Walker play...
August 7, 201511 yr A drunk was in front of a judge. The judge says, "You've been brought here for drinking." The drunk says, "Okay, let's get started."
August 7, 201511 yr The Jays stole the Twins lunch money, pulled their shorts down, kicked sand in their faces and walked away with their girlfriends.It was like King Kong vs Ant-Man and even that flatters the Twins. Hopefully they can manage to pull the atomic wedgie out in time to regroup against the tribe.No no no. Wedgie. You always give them a wedgie before you steal their girl
August 7, 201511 yr Cleveland just traded Swisher and Michael Bourn to Atlanta for Chris Johnson... must be another piece to this deal for ATL to take on that much payroll....Yeah, saw this earlier. Makes zero sense for ATL.
August 7, 201511 yr Some of this must be salary dump wash, but I am betting Cleveland is getting some decent prospects back in the PTBNL category not on the 40 man. TG the Twins never have to dump salary to obtain "prospects".
August 7, 201511 yr At least Dozier makes em throw quickly on those grounders. With Plouffe, I always feel like they could walk the ball to 1st!
August 7, 201511 yr So, the Twins have only worn these red Jerseys 3 times in history. They are 0-3. What you thinking, Mike Pelfrey??
August 7, 201511 yr I didn't know they still had a red jersey option. Thought that they became taboo a few years ago.
August 7, 201511 yr Author So, the Twins have only worn these red Jerseys 3 times in history. They are 0-3. What you thinking, Mike Pelfrey?? In a slump... Mix it up... Although... I wish he would have chosen the Robin's Egg Blue!!!
August 7, 201511 yr Bunt? Indians love their pitcher, respect pelfrey, or not respect our offense. I'll say the last one.
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