"On the fine art of Dumpster Diving."

Looking at the Pitchers for this afternoon, one might say they are reclamation projects of a sort. One might even go on a long rant about populating the roster from players viewed as cast-offs from other organizations. I, for one, appreciate the time and effort that our organization puts into evaluating all possible options.

Finding/creating value where there wasn't before is noble. 

Anyway, off my soap box. Soap can and should be put to better use.

Gant did fine last time out, and i heard, so did Happ, so that trade was a double win situation.

We been hitting better of late, and i like to think that isn't just a matter of the pitching we been facing...

Let's see if we can take one from the Yankees!

 

 Us:

0. John Gant (R) P

1. Luis Arraez (L) 2B

2. Byron Buxton (R) CF

3. Jorge Polanco (S) DH

4. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B

5. Max Kepler (L) RF

6. Miguel Sano (R) 1B

7. Rob Refsnyder (R) LF

8. Ryan Jeffers (R) C

9. A. Simmons (R) SS

 

Them:

0. Luis Gil (R) P

1. DJ LeMahieu (R) 3B

2. Brett Gardner (L) CF

3. Aaron Judge (R) RF

4. G. Stanton (R) DH

5. Joey Gallo (L) LF

6. Luke Voit (R) 1B

7. Gleyber Torres (R) 2B

8. Tyler Wade (L) SS

9. K. Higashioka (R) C

Currently the Yankees are out of a playoff spot. Can we salvage 1 game?

Guess who this is:  "The statistics provide proof that he was one of the most consistent players from his or any other era of the game. He only missed significant time due to injury twice, and he amassed 200 or more hits eight times."

11 minutes ago, LVTwinsfan said:

Currently the Yankees are out of a playoff spot. Can we salvage 1 game?

I hope so.  I want to see Berrios pitch and win the the playoffs.   If they get to play Tampa Bay want to see him pitch to Cruz.  Haven't been this excited about a Twins game all year!

It has been a long time since I cared this much about a Twins game that doesn't really matter to the Twins.

If the Twins win this game, they will probably do better in those remaining; I believe New York , has gotten to the team, especially managers that much in their heads.

Twins have started well against the Yankees , often, and then fell flat on their pratt, but I hope this time it is different.

Hip! Hip!

1 minute ago, RpR said:

Twins have started well against the Yankees , often, and then fell flat on their pratt, but I hope this time it is different.

Me too, specifically, i hope they don't fall flat. I am fine with a well start.

Damn, Polanco. 

Way to go Polanco!!!!!! Congrats on his new team record!

Sano gonzo!

 

Bwahahahahah Miggy

Way to go Sano!!!!!!!

Let's try something new.  Don't give those runs right back!

Just now, wsnydes said:

Let's try something new.  Don't give those runs right back!

Let’s not go crazy, just be happy they scored in Yankee Stadium. 

? Luis Gil ?

Too bad Cave isn't in the lineup to bury him.

1 minute ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

Let’s not go crazy, just be happy they scored in Yankee Stadium. 

True, but I'm really only asking that they not give it back for at least one half inning!

2 minutes ago, MMMordabito said:

? Luis Gil ?

Too bad Cave isn't in the lineup to bury him.

"Too bad Cave isn't in the lineup..."? 

Yankees one game out in the WC race.  They are the tight team. Just play loose and win.

Yet another pitcher injury...

You can't make this stuff up.

Unbelievable with the pitcher owies. Geez.

 

a scoreless inning!

Oh yay, more Charlie Barnes tomorrow.

What happened to Gant?

1 minute ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

Oh yay, more Charlie Barnes tomorrow.

And there was much rejoicing.

 

Just now, gunnarthor said:

What happened to Gant?

Something in his arm or elbow. Velocity was down and he grimaced after his final pitch, grabbing his arm.

Just now, sampleSizeOfOne said:

And there was much rejoicing.

 

Crap. Double crap. Another injury? Ugh.

5 minutes ago, sampleSizeOfOne said:

And there was much rejoicing.

 

By the opponent mostly, I imagine.