Sands? He still has some potential and don't forget .... he is a part of that all important pitching pipeline. Right?

 

That’ll do, new guy!

Time for a 2 out big rally and crooked number from the "stars" of the lineup!!!!

New rule:

Luis Arraez calls his own balls and strikes.

1 minute ago, tony&rodney said:

Sands? He still has some potential and don't forget .... he is a part of that all important pitching pipeline. Right?

 

Eh. Remains to be seen. But maybe if he takes the Jax route. Certainly not sold, but I’m not writing him off yet, either

Gotta start Celestino here 

Chipping away 

1 hour ago, Mill1634 said:

Glad to have Justin on the call. Latroy did a nice job. Not so much for Jim

 

Yes.  Last two yrs of blyleven I watched the games on mute.  Morneau is really good.

Without fail, every time we play the Yankees, the broadcasters bring up how the twins did things under Tom Kelly. It’s been over 20 years guys, time to move on

1 minute ago, Puckettsprintstofirst said:

 

Yes.  Last two yrs of blyleven I watched the games on mute.  Morneau is really good.

Morneau should just be given the job full time 

Taillon is on the ropes. If there’s ever a time for a big byron hit..

15 minutes ago, bighat said:

Pretty on-brand effort from Sands. 3.2 IP and 4 ER, which is exactly his season average.

He's got no business on this roster. Meanwhile we've got Winder, Ober, Gray and Ryan who could ALL be pitching now but are being held back for "extra rest" just in case. Hope it's worth it in the long run, I guess we'll just have to wait and see in Sept when we look at the final standings.

You the team doctor now?

1 minute ago, Aggies7 said:

Without fail, every time we play the Yankees, the broadcasters bring up how the twins did things under Tom Kelly. It’s been over 20 years guys, time to move on

He played really good indoor baseball, definitely time to move on

Nice hitting, batting champ! Also shows the wisdom of maybe trying to run Celestino.

1 minute ago, Aggies7 said:

Without fail, every time we play the Yankees, the broadcasters bring up how the twins did things under Tom Kelly. It’s been over 20 years guys, time to move on

The Yankees have owned the Twins since Kelly left, time to change back.

I would do (nearly) anything for a Buxton HR and a shutout performance from the bullpen the rest of the way.

1 minute ago, LVTwinsfan said:

Morneau should just be given the job full time 

I'm sure this has been offered, but I don't think he really wants it, and I can't blame him. He doesn't need the money, and you only have young kids for so long. 

Just a terrible at bat by byron. Sheesh

Disappointing AB from Buxton. 

Bad PA by Buxton. Reminiscent of the old days chasing junk in the dirt. 

Quite a disappointing 30-game stretch from Bux here.

I'm old enough to remember when Buxton was good at this.... Sigh. 

Pitchers have (rightfully so) stopped throwing Buxton fastball's, and he's largely been unable to adjust. A lot like Trevor Larnach.

As I said before he hates not playing, not DHing, he said it destroys his timing and I think he knows what affects him most.

Too bad they never taught Celestino how to steal. He had a few good opportunities. He's fast enough

1 minute ago, Mill1634 said:

I'm sure this has been offered, but I don't think he really wants it, and I can't blame him. He doesn't need the money, and you only have young kids for so long. 

If I was him I'd want to be with the kids. It only lasts so long. And then they're on their own. 

Incredibly this is still a winnable game. Credit where it's due, the offense is showing some fight. Not sure how the pitching holds on tonight, but at least it's been a competitive first half of the game.

6 minutes ago, tony&rodney said:

Sands? He still has some potential and don't forget .... he is a part of that all important pitching pipeline. Right?

 

I'd bet on Sands ending up being a fairly good reliever. Hopefully he can get a few more mph on the fastball out of the bullpen.

1 minute ago, Doctor Gast said:

Too bad they never taught Celestino how to steal. He had a few good opportunities. He's fast enough

Yeah that situation just screamed stolen base attempt. 

 

Minaya looking…ok?