Admit it… you all had the Astros, Yankees and Dodgers circled on the July Calendar. You were all overlooking Detroit in between and now the Tigers are in town for a 3-game series and they must be dealt with.

It was the Astros, Yankees and Dodgers that were supposed to knock the Twins out of contention but that hasn’t happened yet. The Twins came out of the break 2.5 games behind the Indians. The Twins faced the Astros and Yankees while the Indians had the lowly A’s and Giants. The Twins went 3-3 while the Indians went 1-5 and now we are .5 games back so it’s back to the drawing board because you all need a new plan.

Here are some things to think about:

 

1. Detroit Lakes – In the French language… Detroit means strait. In the English language… a strait is defined as a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water. Yet another example of the French moving about our country and naming cities something nonsensical as a practical joke. Detroit Lakes is the Red Stick (Baton Rouge) of the North and the French are still laughing at us today. The latest census lists the population as 8,569 but during the summer months (as a result of tourism) the population swells to 8,585 and 10 of those extra tourists are simply showing up yearly to search for the strait.

2. Our Twins – Buyer mode has begun. Jaime Garcia is supposedly on his way to Minnesota. My wife and I have been married 27 years today. I was already planning on giving my wife a Jaime tonight. Now I’ll have to think of something else.

3. The Tigers – Seller mode has begun. J.D. Martinez has been traded to Arizona and rumors are swirling that Verlander, Wilson, Avila and maybe more are soon to follow. If Avila is traded… that will be Dad trading his son. Umm… Son… I’ve traded you to the Minnesota Twins… go see the traveling secretary and remember to call Mom.

4. Today’s Joe M Conversation:

Mauer: Joe!!! Are you OK?

Maddon: Joe!!! It’s me Joe… can you hear me?

Mauer: This isn’t good… he just slumped over… what should we do?

Maddon: How should I know? Joe… are you OK?

Mauer: I’m calling 911

Montana: 911… what’s your emergency?

Mauer: Joe is that you? Why are you answering my 911 call?

Montana: I work here a couple of days a week. I find that it relaxes me.

Mauer: Listen… we haven’t got time… McCarthy just fell over.

Maddon: I think he’s dead… yep, he’s dead.

Mauer: He’s dead, Joe… do something… what do we do?

Montana: Ok… we are going to take this in steps... are you ready?

Mauer: What do we do? Tell me what to do?

Montana: Step one… you got to make sure that he is deceased.

Mauer: OK… hold on.

Montana: Joe… Joe… wait. (LOUD BANG)

Mauer: OK… he’s dead for sure now.

Montana: You shot him?

Mauer: Yep…. what do we do next? I'm ready for step two?

5. Foul Balls – I was watching a foul ball in flight. I noticed that the baseball seemed to get bigger and bigger the closer it got to me. I was wondering why that was…. was this a simple matter of physics? Of perspective? And then it hit me.
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Lineups:

TIGERS
Ian Kinsler 2B
Alex Avila C
Justin Upton LF
Miguel Cabrera 1B
Nick Castellanos 3B
Victor Martinez DH
Mikie Mahtook CF
Alex Presley RF
Jose Iglesias SS

Anibel Sanchez P

TWINS
Brian Dozier 2B
Zack Granite CF
Joe Mauer 1B
Miguel Sano 3B
Max Kepler RF
Robbie Grossman DH
Eddie Rosario LF
Ehire Adrianza SS
Jason Castro C

Ervin Santana P

Weather: mostly cloudy, 77 deg, 15% chance of rain.

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Happy anniversary.

 

Nice picture, too.

Edited July 21, 20179 yr by Craig Arko

Happy Anniversary to the both of ya's!

Another math thread? 

 

Congratulations to Mrs. Brian, I might add.

 

I say that, because in my own marriage, my wife deserves a lot of credit for putting up with me these years we've been together.

Happy Anniversary and I like today's Joe M. conversation.  Montana working as a 911 operator for relaxation purposes was a nice touch.

 

Buyers!  I like it.  I think that sends a message to most of the team that the F.O. has faith in them.  I say most of the team because some pitcher is getting bumped from the squad.  Any idea who?

We spent a week at Ice Cracking Lodge by Detroit Lakes when I was a kid. Clearest, cleanest lake water I'd seen up until then. My brother and I could sit in the boat and watch the big fish swim right by our hooks. All except for a huge northern that just hung in the water staring at our bait (nightcrawlers) until we got tired of waiting for him and decided to jump in and catch him by hand. Like most big opportunities in life, he easily eluded us. That was also our first lesson regarding the difficulty of climbing back into a rowboat in 20' of water. Funny how when it's sink or swim time a person tends to grab onto the first life jacket he can find. Even if its in the back end of the boat.

 

Something about the supposed signing of Jaime Garcia made me think of that.

It would not surprise me if this game gets delayed or postponed. The weather forecast is looking ugly.

 

It would not surprise me if this game gets delayed or postponed. The weather forecast is looking ugly.

Actually, if we do acquire Garcia, that could work well for a double header tomorrow.

 

 

My wife and I have been married 27 years today. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knp9-GY6fHE

Congrats RB,sounds like you found a keeper.

 

Congrats RB,sounds like you found a keeper.

Hmm ... what did she find?

Congrats! Keep keepin' it fresh!

Heh ... I kinda like this one better ... 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w3u1kvxQvI

My condolences to Mrs. Brian! She must be a very special women.

 

Admit it… you all had the Astros, Yankees and Dodgers circled on the July Calendar. You were all overlooking Detroit in between and now the Tigers are in town for a 3-game series and they must be dealt with.

It was the Astros, Yankees and Dodgers that were supposed to knock the Twins out of contention but that hasn’t happened yet. The Twins came out of the break 2.5 games behind the Indians. The Twins faced the Astros and Yankees while the Indians had the lowly A’s and Giants. The Twins went 3-3 while the Indians went 1-5 and now we are .5 games back so it’s back to the drawing board because you all need a new plan.
 

2. Our Twins – Buyer mode has begun. Jaime Garcia is supposedly on his way to Minnesota. My wife and I have been married 27 years today. I was already planning on giving my wife a Jaime tonight. Now I’ll have to think of something else.


5. Foul Balls – I was watching a foul ball in flight. I noticed that the baseball seemed to get bigger and bigger the closer it got to me. I was wondering why that was…. was this a simple matter of physics? Of perspective? And then it hit me.

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Happy Anniversary to you and condolences to your wife.

 

Another great game thread setup my friend.

3:04pm: It is still possible that the Twins will acquire Garcia, though MLB.com’s Mark Bowman reports that such a trade is “not probable.”

Congrats!

 

On a side note I'm still completely confused on why Granite is batting anywhere near the top of the order... In no way shape or form should he be batting above 9th.

 

My condolences to Mrs. Brian! She must be a very special women.

Very special and I assume very understanding.....  

Do you ever have an opinion that you want to share but don't want to open Pandora's box?  It's not current club related but related to this weekend. 

 

Congrats!

 

On a side note I'm still completely confused on why Granite is batting anywhere near the top of the order... In no way shape or form should he be batting above 9th.

You would not be alone in your confusion.

Nice play by Dozier

 

And thank God he did that because Santana should have had a K.

 

#Automatethestrikezonealready

I'm soooo happy that Dozier is still a Twin, along with Santana. Twins are in the race as August approaches       

Brian, a very real and sincere congratulations. God Bless and many, many more!

I like having Dozier around too...

Oh yeah, congrats on the Anniversary.

 

Does that mean you have something better to do tonight than follow the game?

Oh yeah, congrats on the Anniversary.

 

Does that mean you have something better to do tonight than follow the game?

Did you see how long he's been married? Answer is NO. Lol

 

Oh yeah, congrats on the Anniversary.

Does that mean you have something better to do tonight than follow the game?

 

Better than Twins baseball?

 

We had a nice dinner at Red Lobster.

 

Back to normal now. Got back in time for first pitch. I'm watching the game and my wife is on the phone talking to her sister to tell her about how I sprayed butter all over her. 

1-0 Tigers,

 

courtesy of Victor Martinez...

Better than Twins baseball?

 

We had a nice dinner at Red Lobster.

 

Back to normal now. Got back in time for first pitch. I'm watching the game and my wife is on the phone talking to her sister to tell her about how I sprayed butter all over her.

 

At Red Lobster or did you wait until you get home?

Better than Twins baseball?

 

We had a nice dinner at Red Lobster.

 

Back to normal now. Got back in time for first pitch. I'm watching the game and my wife is on the phone talking to her sister to tell her about how I sprayed butter all over her.

Keep it in the bedroom Brian! Lol