Blake

3-0 Cleveland, I mean, White Sox.

Arraez drives in Sano with a home run. Something seems amiss with this picture.

It's not when, it's how many.

But, enough about Detroit...

Yes. Saw that one coming, didn't you?

With extreme prejudice.

From what I saw, and I admit to taking a nap while Cabrera was rounding the bases, it is indeed true Miggy scored from 1st on a double.

That is what's known as a "Bremergasm."

I'd also point out that Mauer's knees were obviously in much better shape than Cabrera's. I probably wouldn't notice so much if it weren't so obvious that Cabrera isn't close to 100 percent.

And Molitor is no longer with the team.

So, during my foray to Target Field with RiverBrian, we discussed the Central and one thing RB pointed out, and I have to agree, is that Gardy is the wrong manager for the Tigers. Case in point: Why, in this lost season, is Cabrera, who can hardly hobble around the bases, playing? The Tigers have no one else they should be looking at? Gardy appears to be playing to win rather than looking at the youngsters and getting ready for the future.

Ish or ick?

*Too soon?

97 wins and still the Twins have not clinched. Amazing year.

Not very kind of the Sox, now is it?

Initially, I had the same reaction, after all, Twins fan bias, but, after thinking for a bit, realized I needed to take a bit a see what develops. Sort of a metaphor for the entire Twins season.

The Twins are doing what they should do, and look to see if anything was wrong on the Giants side of the trade. If the shoe were on the other foot, and the Giants had been on the receiving end, they would be doing the same. It would be negligent on the part of all parties involved not to make sure everything was done in the proper manner.

This comes under the heading, "Can't argue with the results." Gibson is auditioning for the post-season and he knows it. Gibson has worked out of the pen, what, three times this year? (I could be wrong) 2 have been decent and one was a disaster, if memory serves. I'm going to add: Expect to see Mr. Gibson on Thursday or Friday if he's truly being considered for the post season bullpen.

Thinking of Gibson, the Twins may not have much choice but to roll with Gibson. It depends on Odorizzi and how serious his injury is.

Yeah, seems a bit weird to post that without this:

The Twins have an embarrassment of riches in the bullpen.

I expect, at any moment, the Sox are going to mount a ferocious tepid comeback!

That worked out well. Gibson does a credible job for two innings to get to Rogers, which means the bullpen is completely available the next couple of games.