Quite a test for Burton to put the fire out w/heart of NYY order coming.

And the Yanks score some more. Have to get inherited runners stranded as a bullpen guy.

Missed a HR by 3 inches... I just do not like Manship's chances to make the team right now. That 84-86 FB velocity on the same gun that got Liriano at 94 is concerning.

That is very concerning and interesting because he had been throwing 88-92 earlier in the spring.

Was Manship throwing that slowly in the first inning of work too?

 

Very concerning.

Unfortunate that the Twins took this long before they face a new guy. Unfortunately, that guy is Mariano Rivera.

At least I thought it was his FB, unless his change is that fast and lifeless and was throwing it all the time... This could be the case, but then it is not really much of a change. He got a couple off speed pitches at mid 70s. So not sure what's up. Mariano's gun numbers were 88-89, which is pretty true. Hope Manship is ok, but he just did not have it today.

What is with Towles playing 3B?

Waldrop's sinker at 87-89 which is pretty true speed for him

What is with Towles playing 3B?

Holimon is at 3B

Towles C

With the line of 1+ IP, 4 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, and 1 K, not a good sign for Manship getting a job with the big league club.

Really? On gameday it says that Towles is 3B and Butera is catching

Parmelee swings at first pitch by Soriano and flies to RF... Lots of 1st pitch swings by the Twins today. They might just want to go home early.

Really? On gameday it says that Towles is 3B and Butera is catching

no Towles C and Hollimon 3B.

And Hollimon not Towles struck out

Wow look at what Josh Willingham can do when he is in his proper position. Looks like I was right about that as well. Willlingham needs to be the everyday LF.

Look in to the fallacy called "false cause."