GAME THREAD: 6/4/22, Twins @ Blue Jays, 2:07 PM CT

[USAFChief]

I said it before, say it again...I wish opposing pitchers had to throw within the strike zone to retire Twins hitters.

 

 

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Sorry... got distracted.

 

What i miss?

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Wait... we don't have a lead no more?

 

Sigh!

[LVTwinsfan]

I used to think Rocco couldn’t tell when his pitcher was toast, he knows, but he will run him back out there with his fingers crossed anyway, even though he knows there’s a pretty good chance he won’t get anybody out

[USAFChief]

Heh

[Parfigliano]

2 batters.  2 rockets

[rwilfong86]

This game is over. The question is does Gordon pitch at some point?

[Aggies7]

I should have waited to do yard work instead of doing it this morning. Ted bundy would have done only slightly worse today

[sampleSizeOfOne]

He didn't need to hit it over the fence for a sacfly?! Just rubbing it in.

[Winston Smith]

Bundy bubble has officially burst.

[USAFChief]

Just let Bundy wear it for 110 pitches.

 

Granted, that may not get him out of the 3rd, but still.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Just now, Aggies7 said:

I should have waited to do yard work instead of doing it this morning. Ted bundy would have done only slightly worse today

There are other yards.

[Aggies7]

Getting close to Rocco’s magic third time through the order rule

[Mill1634]

1 minute ago, rwilfong86 said:

This game is over. The question is does Gordon pitch at some point?

Think it's more likely a minor leaguer like Contreras pitches

[operation mindcrime]

DFA immediately!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mill1634]

Just now, USAFChief said:

Just let Bundy wear it for 110 pitches.

 

Granted, that may not get him out of the 3rd, but still.

Yep. This is what I was saying prior to the last half. When it was 4-2 and you go to Minaya for 3 or 4 innings that's fine because you still have a chance, albeit small. Now there is virtually zero chance for the Twins to come back and win this game. Let Bundy pitch through the 4th or 5th, use Minaya for the rest, and then either use a real reliever if the game is still close-ish, or bring on a position player.

[LA VIkes Fan]

We may be witnessing Bundy's swan song. Once two of Gray, Ryan, and WInder get back one of the starters has do go by DFA or into the bullpen. I'm guessing Bundy goes on the IL after today assuming Ryan can come back for the nest open start - next Thursday against the Yankees if I'm calculating right. Archer hasn't been great but he's looked better than Bundy.  

[Brazilian Twins Fan]

Bundy is a 2022 Shoemaker version

[Mill1634]

Just now, LA VIkes Fan said:

We may be witnessing Bundy's swan song. Once two of Gray, Ryan, and WInder get back one of the starters has do go by DFA or into the bullpen. I'm guessing Bundy goes on the IL after today assuming Ryan can come back for the nest open start - next Thursday against the Yankees if I'm calculating right. Archer hasn't been great but he's looked better than Bundy.  

Archer will stick around as long as he's healthy. The numbers the first time through the order imply that he would be a fairly competent reliever. 

[CRF]

From the look on Bundy's face...I think he knows that he'll be on the street soon. 

[LVTwinsfan]

3 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Just let Bundy wear it for 110 pitches.

 

Granted, that may not get him out of the 3rd, but still.

Yeah they have to protect the catcher 

[MMMordabito]

[LA VIkes Fan]

I can see Archer in the bullpen but not until Gray, Ryan, and Winder are available to start. Right now all we have is Ober, Archer and Smeltzer to start.  

[Mill1634]

This ends with Dallas Keuchel taking the next start when Bundy's turn in the rotation is up, doesn't it...

[Parfigliano]

2 minutes ago, LA VIkes Fan said:

We may be witnessing Bundy's swan song. Once two of Gray, Ryan, and WInder get back one of the starters has do go by DFA or into the bullpen. I'm guessing Bundy goes on the IL after today assuming Ryan can come back for the nest open start - next Thursday against the Yankees if I'm calculating right. Archer hasn't been great but he's looked better than Bundy.  

Hope it Ryan next Thurs got tickets

[Aggies7]

Just now, LA VIkes Fan said:

I can see Archer in the bullpen but not until Gray, Ryan, and Winder are available to start. Right now all we have is Ober, Archer and Smeltzer to start.  

Ryan, Gray and Pray, Pray, Pray is our new motto

[USAFChief]

I'd be shocked if this was Bundy's last start. Who else?

[Mill1634]

1 minute ago, LA VIkes Fan said:

I can see Archer in the bullpen but not until Gray, Ryan, and Winder are available to start. Right now all we have is Ober, Archer and Smeltzer to start.  

Ryan will be starting next week. 

[Mill1634]

Blue Jays -1.5 was free money at + odds for all fellow degens..

[sampleSizeOfOne]

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

I'd be shocked if this was Bundy's last start. Who else?

Me too.

 

He'll start again...

Don't know where

Don't know when....