Monkeypaws

Gameface: http://cache4.asset-cache.net/gc/484179824-tyler-duffey-throws-in-the-fifth-inning-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=X7WJLa88Cweo9HktRLaNXjZGCNOKIuSI0JYxmP4VWg4mRGMTLZFmn6%2BchYZoMvaMV6tWrVOmeXdcJqUxdGifTg%3D%3D This kid, oh boy!

Perfect bunt

LOL - and all the other good outings suddenly mean zippidy doo dah day?

Leadership y'all.

Looks like Torii took an elbow to the cubes there

When is the last time the Twins had that, along with 3 guys in the 20s?

Got a movie idea for you: White Guys Can't Run. Edgy film shot in Minnesota....

Duffey is hanging that curve tonight - just did it again to Almonte. Poor lad is tired

Ahh thx.

Is that streak still ongoing?

I think I'd trade any of our young studs for Lindor. He looks to be a generational talent.

Been mulling over this thread.... AL MVP, no way. However, what Hunter has provided this season is leadership - if you have ever worked in an environment with an exceptional leader, you will know what I mean. He provided something that has been missing from this team for a while. His late surge is just another example of that.

Man Buxton just looks loose and relaxed up there now. I tuned to see his single, now the dinger. I think we are starting to see the player this young lad will be.

Grey scrag - dude's 40.

It's all chemistry - it's the Torii factor. They just wanna dance. Logic has no place in the world of pro sports Jimmer.

This thread is proof that postulating a theory based on a single game is never a good idea.

The big question is whether the Twins are better with or without him. This year the answer is pretty clearly yes. Next year, I'd hate to see Oswaldo or Kepler have a monster spring and end up in AAA because of Torii. No arguing the guy's charisma is just off the charts though, and I'd bet money it has had a positive effect that transcends advanced metrics.

Because Stewart has only been dedicated to baseball since the Twins signed him, I wouldn't be surprised to see a breakthrough season next year. He's certainly a premium athlete.

I'm naturally optimistic - pretty sure I expected good things at the start of the season. Santana's suspension, the the 2-6 start probably put a temporary damper on my enthusiasm though. Love to see a team built from the farm upwards.

The optimist in me hoped the change in coaching would prevent us from losing 90+. The emergence of the prospects was a very peasant surspise though. Given that Arcia, Santana, and Vargas have dropped out of the picture, their success this season has been astounding.

Not expected. Attained. 1 more win, the Twins are over .500 2015. One step at a time. This lineup plus Berrios. a full season of Santana, maybe a resurgent healthy Nolasco, a less gawk-eyed Buxton, a non-gimped Sano, a growing Rosario, continued goodness at 2nd, 3rd, SS with Escobar. Very happy Twins fan tonight, regardless of a single game carrot. 2015 is a win.

Depth - we ain't flunking around any more!

What a luxury to have Milone as a depth starter. 9-5, 4.04 ERA. This would be ace material the last few years!

What a nice, basic win - pitching, timely power, damn. Well done Twins! .500 we be there!

God Bless America for the 7th inning strech - that's "take me out to the ball game." I understand the emergence of it in NYC after 9/11, but seriously, isn't the Star Spangled Banner enough?