I'm open to either opinion.  Given that Suzuki, Buxton, and Dozier are all below Mendoza, I don't think it's the worst thing in the world to assume you're not going to get 2 hits from those three.

Everyone but Mauer and Escobar are under the Mendoza line... (not counting Nunez)

 

Why is Arcia not pinch hitting there? Why are they bunting, down two. I am sorry, Molitor does not understand basic strategy.

I heard an interview this weekend, where Dozier called it "playing not to lose."

 

Dozier is right.

Jesus. Just throw the ball to the plate, Ryan.

 

There she is!

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And that is a brilliant display of sarcasm.

sorry

Wait, so they gave Eaton a hit on that play that was overturned even though it was bobbled?

 

 

I can't believe I'm saying this. But, why don't the twins try cheating?

this is an awesome game...if you're a masochist....

Danny just said Eaton plays hard.

 

Which of course is why he has to be pinch hit for in any game that lasts more than 4 hours.

Playing hard or hardly playing?

 

HhahaaaahahHhhhAAAAAaha. Oh, I hate to laugh at my own jokes, though.

 

They're playing "Let It Be" at Target Field as consolation for the brokenhearted people.

 

The agents of Twins players whose contracts are up at the end of this season?

 

 

 

Seriously? More bunting? Auto correct tried to make that bungling.......

It's opening day. There is supposed to be bunting (the other kind, you know). I agree. That was not cool.

 

Jesus. Just throw the ball to the plate, Ryan.

Not fair. Terry can't do EVERYTHING.

Dick Bremer gets more out of touch with reality every year. He makes Hawk Harrelson look like Elon Musk.

Fun Fact: Trevor Story has as many RBI as the entire Twins team combined.

 

I can't believe I'm saying this. But, why don't the twins try cheating?

LOL

 

We need a rally Geezer, or a hairy monkey jumping up and down blowing up disco equipment. Just say NO to 0-7. 

 

 

Pass the Rogaine, I've got the rest covered...

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Fun Fact: Trevor Story has as many RBI as the entire Twins team combined.

That's not fun.

It's pretty rad how the Twins' #2 hitter is hitting damned near .400 and has 2 RBI.

 

Dick Bremer gets more out of touch with reality every year. He makes Hawk Harrelson look like Elon Musk.

 

 

At least with Hawk you can tell what is happening. Bremer makes it sound like we are a top echelon team every broadcast.

Fun Fact 2: Joe Mauer leads the Twins in RBI.  He is tied for 103rd overall amongst all players.

It's pretty rad how the Twins' #2 hitter is hitting damned near .400 and has 2 RBI.

And how few runs scored?

If the Twins lose they will 0-7, and no team has ever started 0-7 and made the playoffs. The Twins may have an opportunity to MAKE HISTORY. (That would be fun.)

And how few runs scored?

Well, he hit a homer. So, without looking, I'm guessing "one".

 

At least with Hawk you can tell what is happening. Bremer makes it sound like we are a top echelon team every broadcast.

Hawk might be guilty of a little homer bias too. Just a tad.

 

Has Park put a single pitch in play this year or has he basically struck out in every at bat?

 

 

Not sure how to answer this. Chief?

Fun Fact 3: Rosario, Park, Sano, and Buxton have combined for 21 total bases, but 44 strikeouts.

 

If the Twins lose they will 0-7, and no team has ever started 0-7 and made the playoffs. The Twins may have an opportunity to MAKE HISTORY. (That would be fun.)

Not even the 1988 Baltimore Orioles, who started 0-21?

Sano simply blown away

See, no way you can deny Sano would have done better there had he cheated. I rest my case.

If I continue watching this game, my television is not long for the earth.