Turns out they won't pitch to Sano with a base open.  I mean, he's a bit of a different hitter than Murphy, I guess.

 

lessons learned so far:

-It is preferable for a pitcher to strike out 5 opponents than to walk 5 opponents.

-Although slow and dangerous behind the wheel, Ricky Nolasco can serve a purpose.

 

Hell, Nolasco should be brought in to pinch hit for Murphy.

 

lessons learned so far:

-It is preferable for a pitcher to strike out 5 opponents than to walk 5 opponents.

-Although slow and dangerous behind the wheel, Ricky Nolasco can serve a purpose.

 

 

lessons learned so far:

-It is preferable for a pitcher to strike out 5 opponents than to walk 5 opponents.

-Although slow and dangerous behind the wheel, Ricky Nolasco can serve a purpose.

I concur.  Trade bait!!!

Can somebody who's watching this game tell me what the Brewers just did?  Why replace your CF during a pitching change?  (At least, that's what ESPN gamecast tells me)

This inning has been going on for way too long. We need an Escobar strikeout here.

 

I have faith in this team's ability to execute for the Brewers.

Seems like loading the bases isn't uncommon anymore, now we just need some Papa slams!!

So, barring a triple play or runs being scored here, do you pinch-hit Park for Murphy?

 

Can somebody who's watching this game tell me what the Brewers just did?  Why replace your CF during a pitching change?  (At least, that's what ESPN gamecast tells me)

 

Double switch--the pitcher's spot is due up first in the bottom of the inning.

 

So, barring a triple play or runs being scored here, do you pinch-hit Park for Murphy?

No. Murphy deserves a bit of patience and it's only the fifth inning.

Better get some runs out of this situation.. 

Bases full with nobody out.  They've got us right where they want us.

 

So, barring a triple play or runs being scored here, do you pinch-hit Park for Murphy?

Yes!! Then we might score.

Man, I did not see that strikeout coming.

Bases loaded again, but it's cool. Murphy's up.

Christ, Escobar.  That was awful.

Dammit Esco.

This offense rarely fails to execute for the defense.

Unreal

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We traded Hicks for this guy??? Why??

 

No. Murphy deserves a bit of patience and it's only the fifth inning.

 

Do you ever get tired of being wrong? 

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This is getting old. The Twins are probably leading the league in baserunners and leading the league in lack of runs scored.

 

We traded Hicks for this guy??? Why??

Ever take a look at how awful Hicks is doing?

0 for 12 with the bases loaded this season.  I mean, you have to TRY to be that awful.

 

Ever take a look at how awful Hicks is doing?

nope, saw he had the fastest outfield throw ever, meanwhile we are stuck with John Ryan DoublePlay

Esco and Murphy are a combined 0-6 with 14 men left on base.

 

The rest of the team is 5-12 with 6 walks and 4 men left on base.

With zero baseball game experience, I could probably stroll up to the plate in my wranglers and a graphic tee and do better than Murphy.

Lessons learned:

-the Twins' confidence may have been misplaced

http://www.twincities.com/2015/12/08/twins-confident-john-ryan-murphy-will-add-offense-at-catcher/