It's been a quiet week at target field.

 

Unlike the opening series against the Royals, Chicago and Cleveland have not exactly been walking everyone in. And if they aren't beating themselves, why should we rub it in that we're the better team? They might do that in big east coast cities, but i like to think we are more civilized.

 

This portion of the game thread introduction has been brought to you by Ralph's pretty good groceries. If you can't find it at Ralph's you're probably better off without it.

 

Many have noticed Rosario has been laying off some of those outside pitches he used to occasionally deposit in the stands, but more often than not. We can attribute this to the natural mellowing agents found in Ketchup.

 

Now there is no need to pile it higher and deeper on Buxton and his batting woes. Suffice it to say following his next strike out, i would like to offer him a slice of Beebop-a-reebop rubarb pie.

 

Phil Hughes is toeing the rubber today, and his last start he allowed 4 runs to Detroit, while still getting the all important W. That has not gone unnoticed down at Bertha's Kitty Boutique.

 

And the final portion of the game thread intro is brought to you by Powdermilk Bisquets. Look for them in the nice blue uniforms that give shy players the strength to do what needs to be done.

 

So that's the news from target field, where all leadoff-ers are strong, the pitches well framed, and all the prospects are above average.

 

Target field

 

Cleveland Indians:

 

Pitcher. Josh Tomlin (R )

 

1. Carlos Santana (S) 1B

2. Francisco Lindor (S) SS

3. Michael Brantley (L) LF

4. Edwin Encarnacion ( R) DH

5. Jose Ramirez (S) 2B

6. Lonnie Chisenhall (L) CF

7. Yandy Diaz ( R) 3B

8. Abraham Almonte (S) RF

9. Yan Gomes (R ) C

 

Minnesota Twins:

 

Pitcher. Phil Hughes ( R)

 

1. Brian Dozier ( R) 2B

2. Joe Mauer (L) 1B

3. Miguel Sano ( R) 3B

4. Max Kepler (L) RF

5. Robbie Grossman (S) DH

6. Jason Castro (L) C

7. Jorge Polanco (S) SS

8. Eddie Rosario (L) LF

9. Byron Buxton ( R) CF

 

55F And overcast.

Best lineup yet, imo. As long as Dozier is your leadoff hitter, this is the lineup I like most, other than MAYBE flipping Joe and Jorge. 

PHC style. Nice!

 

Well done SSOO

Ralph's does have pretty good groceries.... Wish they had a presence in Texas, but HEB has the state's love for grocery stores. 

 

Best lineup yet, imo. As long as Dozier is your leadoff hitter, this is the lineup I like most, other than MAYBE flipping Joe and Jorge. 

 

Smokey Joe and Polanco should DEFINITELY be swapped, given Mauer's .260 OBP and .213 OPS with 0 XBH.  That screams bottom third hitter to me.

PHC style. Nice!

 

Well done SSOO

Thankye kindly.

 

It was actually written by Sarah Bellum, i believe...

 

I just um... i geuss i posted it.

 

I also have the urge to add something like "and Ray Goulding reminding you to hang by your thumbs." but i know that isn't quite right.

 

Folk are encouraged to add more PHC material if they care. Something 2 more hours until game time. A whole show would fit.

Smokey Joe and Polanco should DEFINITELY be swapped, given Mauer's .260 OBP and .213 OPS with 0 XBH.  That screams bottom third hitter to me.

Woof, didn't realize Joe's OBP was so low. Santana's career OBP has 40points on that.

PHC:

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3VsqSLnJFU&index=3&list=PL8ufCCC-rPct2uaqubO2g9P7RG1flNXfs

 

Let's hope she's not referring to the 2017 Twins.

Hoping for a mashup of Guy Nauer^* and Joe Moir^** later in the thread.

 

^{* _{This didn't come out as good as I hoped but I'm going to stop tinkering with it and just post it.}}

 

^{** _Ditto}

Hoping for a mashup of Guy Nauer^* and Joe Moir^** later in the thread.

 

^{* _{This didn't come out as good as I hoped but I'm going to stop tinkering with it and just post it.}}

 

^{** _Ditto}

Wish i was clever enough to think of this...

 

On dark night, a strike zone that knows how to keep its secrets...

We're still playing games? I thought we called it a season to ensure a winning record in 2017.

 

This might be a mistake.

Those wanting to move Mauer way down in the order, keep in mind Mauer's BAbip is incredibly low and he's not striking out. Recipe for those hard hit balls to the OF to find some gaps soon.

If Mauer is taking the Maueresque at bats, I want him in front of Sano always. I want Sano to see a million pitches. 2-3 is fine, as I felt 4-5 was fine. Mauer hasn't gotten on much, and he hasn't hit the ball with authority at all this year, but he will see five pitches and lay off some close calls. Sano watching that will be helpful.

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuf-dah.

Kepler. Noooo.

Can't be doing **** like that with Hughes on the mound.

 

Okay, refocus.

Going to be in the bullpen by the 3rd inning. ugh

I mentioned 2016 vibes last night. The vibes are real.

Kepler.  What-in-the-fuuuuuu

 

I mentioned 2016 vibes last night. The vibes are real.

 

Not fair - that was during a Gibson start with Hughes pitching tonight! See a clunker tomorrow and I'll think you are on to something 

OK, what was I doing in 2014?  We need some 2014 vibes I think.

Not fair - that was during a Gibson start with Hughes pitching tonight! See a clunker tomorrow and I'll think you are on to something 

3/5's of the rotation can't be clunkers.

 

Now 3-0. And I may need to find something else to do. Same old stink

At least it is cold out so Hughes can tell us he wasn't trying to throw hard tonight.  The hope remains!

OK, what was I doing in 2014?  We need some 2014 vibes I think.

Apparently, you were watching a team play absurdly above their heads

OK, what was I doing in 2014?  We need some 2014 vibes I think.

We lost 92 games in 2014!

We lost 92 games in 2014!

Ahhhh oops! I meant 2015!!! I'm delirious! Help!

 

Edit: and I haven't even started drinking!

Edited April 19, 20179 yr by Aggies7

We lost 92 games in 2014!

That's less than 100 last I checked.

Indians outfield alignment might have something to do with Mauer hitting second.

Got a guy in from third

Rispyness!