Notebook 7/25: Dobnak to the Rescue as Hill’s Start Gets Pushed Back

And no Buxton again today--  w.t.f. is with this kid ?

To answer the question of the day, I do not care either way about the cutouts.  People paid money to have them.  The money goes to charity and not ownership so I am fine with it.  

On another note, that Sox line up looks like they will put up some good runs.  Their defense and pitching is what will hold them back. 

I want this. And then - after the animals are quarantined for 10 days - they can be donated to a children's hospital. 

And no Buxton again today--  w.t.f. is with this kid ?

It was mentioned yesterday that he likely wouldn't play this weekend... his statement that he "thought he could play Friday" was too hopeful.

 

I want this. And then - after the animals are quarantined for 10 days - they can be donated to a children's hospital. 

I am 100% down for this. 

I don't mind the cutouts. In fact, I kinda like them better than the empty seats, just from a TV perspective. I think if I were a pitcher it would bother me. For example, if one of the pictures was getting under your skin, it's just gonna stay there and look at you with those empty eyes the whole game....

No Buxton again, disappointing. I saw a quote a few days ago where he said he was "feeling more confident", which you can translate to mean: He'll be back in 1.5 weeks. The Twins are so careful with this guy, if they keep winning they might not put him in until mid August.

Disappointed to see Arraez on the bench but there is a lefty on the mound. And Adrianza, despite being the team's ultimate "B Squad" player, has often dazzled in these situations.

Would like to see a couple big hits from Donaldson/Sano today. Get off the schnide.

Even with the season starting in late July, Buxton still can't stay healthy. This I fear is his legacy. The guy just can't stay in or even get in the lineup. How much longer will they stick with him?

Cutouts are a good idea. Have fun with them. Submit fan comments to go with them. Read the comments on air by announcers. Circle me Bert. Yes.

But pitch, hit, and win too.

 

I want this. And then - after the animals are quarantined for 10 days - they can be donated to a children's hospital. 

I find this picture somehow disturbing. At least Sponge Bob looks like he's having a good time.