I'm in Colorado on vacation, so I can see the Twins on ESPN. So far so good.  My first look at Ober, I like what I see,  there is potential there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 minutes ago, Danchat said:

I think Ober could also be a standout reliever, as he might be able to bump his K/9 rate up even higher (and he already has the highest K rate in the rotation). If they do keep him as a starter, hopefully he can start reaching the 6th inning more often, and into 2022.

Jax is barely a prospect at this point, and the FO knows it, or they would have protected him in the Rule 5 draft in either of the past two years. He's a classic case of "very good minor league track record, but doesn't have the stuff to get MLBers out".

It’s possible that’s the case too. Especially if he can add a tick or 3 on his fastball moving to the pen. I am impressed with him so far as a starter. Wouldn’t mind opening up his pitch count on days like today when he’s feeling it. 

Too bad Simmons couldn't get it down. Sano would have scored and Simmons would have been safe. However, that's what happens when teams aren't going well. I hope we don't lose this 4-3 or 5-4 because we would have lost it in the 3rd inning. I still don't see why Rocco doesn't sacrifice with Gordon and a man on 2nd with no outs. But Rorsvelt can't hit. Hoping we can get good relief pitching today. Ober has looked good but they may not let him pitch much more. I never could see that.

Sox announcers keep wondering when they can get to our bullpen ... they have been complimentary of Ober, but know he won't pitch the whole game and can't wait to get to our bp

Per ESPN broadcast: Ober's high school catcher was current Vikings OL Garrett Bradbury.

 

 

Just now, USAFChief said:

Per ESPN broadcast: Ober's high school catcher was current Vikings OL Garrett Bradbury.

 

 

Purple Pride!!!!!

Hey! Five innings for Ober!

Glad they let Ober pitch. It was shaky but he got through it. Now let's get him that win

 

Just now, Brock Beauchamp said:

Hey! Five innings for Ober!

More importantly, five SCORELESS innings for Ober

5 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Sox announcers keep wondering when they can get to our bullpen ... they have been complimentary of Ober, but know he won't pitch the whole game and can't wait to get to our bp

Excellent outing for Ober. He was walking the tightrope his last two innings, but he still got some swings and misses in the 4th and 5th. 

I'd guess Bailey's night is Ober. 

3 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

I'd guess Bailey's night is Ober. 

I hope someday he can pitch at least one complete game so journalists will get the chance to write the headline “GAME OBER, MAN”. 

Just now, Brock Beauchamp said:

I hope someday he can pitch at least one complete game

Oh I think he will. 

In fact, for his career, I'd put the Ober/under at 2.5.

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

Oh I think he will. 

In fact, for his career, I'd put the Ober/under at 2.5.

Ouch. Saw that one coming. Theilbar had no chance against Abreu. 

Twins bullpen announces it's presence with a bang.

I shot Ober 90 the other day playing golf. Blamed it on my Shoemaker...Wasn't Happy, Just Happ.

 

 

lol ... Sox announcers ... 'WELCOME TO THE BALLGAME MINNESOTA BULLPEN' ... 

Darn

Speaking of complete games, the other day I noticed Berrios has blank ink next to his name for two complete games in 2018.

Modern baseball isn’t awesome. 

And with that, I'm going back to my cross stitch project ... almost done ... 

1 minute ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

Oh forpetesakes, get Ober it.

3 minutes ago, twinssporto said:

I shot Ober 90 the other day playing golf. Blamed it on my Shoemaker...Wasn't Happy, Just Happ.

 

 

Someone's itching for a banning. 

How would you like to be the pinch hitter that comes in with a 1-2 count

3 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Twins bullpen announces it's presence with a bang.

Abreu's homerun went somewhere Ober a rainbow.

Just now, USAFChief said:

Someone's itching for a banning. 

If I'm Ober 3 warning points is that bad?

Just now, LVTwinsfan said:

How would you like to be the pinch hitter that comes in with a 1-2 count

Arraez came in with an 0-2 count and walked in 2019. 

Just now, Brock Beauchamp said:

Arraez came in with an 0-2 count and walked in 2019. 

He’s a special player

Just now, LVTwinsfan said:

He’s a special player

Indeed he is. Wish he could play defense, though.