It's Tuesday, no baseball yesterday, well, no baseball that counts, which means Monday was an off-day for the home town nine and, it gives me a chance to toss some word salad and create this series opener thread masterpiece.

 

The object of this opener, much like the opener used in games, is to get the ball rolling and then pass the baton to the bulk-writers. The guys who do the heavy lifting for the rest of series. 

 

Which brings me to the Rays. The Rays are credited with starting the "opener" then "primary" pitcher. Truth of the matter is, though, TD has long used this format. I think the Rays merely lifted the idea from Twins Daily and rebranded to suit their needs. 

 

With that said, I hope Twins Daily, and assorted associated writers, miscreants, low lifes and ne're do wells understand the grave responsibility they have when it comes to influencing baseball. 

 

Call it: "The TD Effect."

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=444hQMLKwjA&t=74s

 

*I've been trying to work this in some how and, well, decided to just force the issue. Mainly because I think it's funny.

 

With that, here are some things to think about:

 

1. Can Mr. Gibson rebound from his last not so good start?

2. Can Blake Snell, awesome name and all, fall on his face, just for the Twins?

3.Can Mr. Sano became a regular contributor to the "Bomba" squad?

4. Will Mr. Arraez be allowed to show that he belongs over the next few games?

 

Pitching for the Twins:

 

Kyle Gibson

 

Pitching for the Rays:

 

Blake Snell

 

5. Play Ball!

Disclaimer: This thread, in no way, is accusing the Rays of nefarious activities and the lifting of valuable ideas from the best baseball site on the web, Twins Daily. Nor does the author think the Rays owe anything in the way of monetary damages to the aforementioned site. 

 

.....Free tickets to games will suffice.

 

Sincerely, 

 

One of many authors of game threads. 

 

The game is in Minneapolis, Central time.

Could you at least let me get my disclaimer written before pointing out my errors?

 

 

2. Can Blake Snell, awesome name and all, fall on his face, just for the Twins?

 

 

If I remember correctly, the last time Snell faced the Twins, the Rays had just come from a series in Detroit. Snell himself looked like he had been drinking from the Flint River.  It was one of his few very bad starts that season.  There is precedent!!

Could you at least let me get my disclaimer written before pointing out my errors?

Can't tell... were you picked off or picked on?

 

How was that scored?

I see finding out the lesser of two evils is the story in right field today.  Astudillo's glove vs. Cave's bat against Snell.

 

I'm calling an Austin Meadows triple.

I am safe back at home, by the way.

 

it was nice to see even just a wee bit of Minnesota. Alas, kinda wish the Twins had given KC more of a run for their money on Sunday. Can't help feelin' bad for Jessica...

 

Can't tell... were you picked off or picked on?

How was that scored?

"Yes."

"Yes."

I "see."

 

Sorry if i fell in the picking on catagory.

 

I "see."

Sorry if i fell in the picking on catagory.

Nonsense, you asked how it is scored, I scored it a "Yes."

 

I see finding out the lesser of two evils is the story in right field today.  Astudillo's glove vs. Cave's bat against Snell.

 

I'm calling an Austin Meadows triple.

No inside the parker?

 

 

Edited June 25, 20197 yr by Blake

No one keel over that I remembered to post the lineups.

 

No one keel over that I remembered to post the lineups.

Always with the age cracks...

 

Always with the age cracks...

Yes, well, a bit of ointment will clear those cracks right up...

No one keel over that I remembered to post the lineups.

Keel over? Oh, you mean turtle.

Always with the age cracks...

And corresponding wise cracks.

 

Personally, i think it's all craic. No harm in that, aye?

Interesting, Astudillo in the field over Cave.

No Buxton. He was eligible to come off the IL today, no?

 

Worrisome.

 

No Buxton. He was eligible to come off the IL today, no?

 

Worrisome.

 

Yet unsurprising.

 

No Buxton. He was eligible to come off the IL today, no?

 

Worrisome.

 

They'll be amputating his foot later this week. 

 

They'll be amputating his foot later this week. 

WHY DIDN'T THE PUT HIM ON THE 60 DAY INSTEAD OF DFA'ING MOYA!!?!???!!//`

 

They'll be amputating his foot later this week. 

Someone's been using Webmd, I see.

Someone's been using Webmd, I see.

I made that mistake once. . . once.

This game thread got off on the wrong foot.

This game thread got off on the wrong foot.

Shoulda used a trochee?

 

Shoulda used a trochee?

"Tre bong. Tre bong."

I miss Buck. Anyone have a non-satirical update?

 

I miss Buck. Anyone have a non-satirical update?

 

"Buxton (wrist) may require a short rehab assignment before coming off the injured list, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

 

He will take batting practice on the field Tuesday and probably again on Wednesday or Thursday, ruling out an activation during this home series against the Rays. Miller notes that a rehab assignment would likely only be a game or two, but if he needs to go on one, that could rule him out through the end of the week."

 

"Buxton (wrist) may require a short rehab assignment before coming off the injured list, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

 

He will take batting practice on the field Tuesday and probably again on Wednesday or Thursday, ruling out an activation during this home series against the Rays. Miller notes that a rehab assignment would likely only be a game or two, but if he needs to go on one, that could rule him out through the end of the week."

Out 11 days and counting ... I'm surprised, but I guess it's this  year's management's MO to let players heal completely before playing.