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It says, "of the sixties" not "in their sixties."

Excuse me, we're not discussing my age!

I only did a top 8 or 9, depending. So, no rules broken.

Dsiclaimer: The author in no way is implying he lacks the ability to count to 10. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, and the hassle of removing shoes and socks in order to verify the list count, the list only goes up to, umm, carry the 2, subtract the 5 and multiply by 3.142, 8. Thank you and remember, only you can prevent math in game threads! -Mathematically challenged united.

SSO1 was nice enough to come up with some idea for me to crib from, I mean, tossed out as a challenge to use as game thread material. Not one to lightly cast aside ideas for game threads, much like a 10 year old me scrambling for the returnable pop bottle that would be used to buy Tops trading cards, I grabbed that list and set it aside as the treasure it is. In looking at the list, it's hard to decide if I should go in the order the ideas, I mean, challenges, as listed or should I start with the easiest one first? See archived game thread here for list of ideas: http://twinsdaily.com/topic/34601-game-thread-david-twins-vs-tigers-610pm-edt-8242019-ad/ I oughtthay bemay igpay atinlay ouldway be unfay. Utbay, I ecidedbay to ivegay athay deaia up. Then, I looked at the IpRay AnVay InkleWay idea and thought, neato! Imagine, you've been Twins fan these last few years but, for some reason, took a 9 month long snooze after the Twins tanked in ought 18 and then woke up to find out the Twins are in first place, are leading the league in bombas! (though you wonder what, exactly, a "bomba" is) You rush out, buy a jersey, and have the name, "Rip Van Twinkie" embroidered on the back, because, hey, Twins fan, and you've slept a long time. Might as well celebrate! Then, SSO1 mentions "Daves Top 10" being a rejected idea. To which I reply, "Challenge Accepted!" 1. Seventies rock bands: Rare Earth or Grand Funk Railroad? 2. Motown: Gladys Knight and the Pips or The Four Tops? 3: Iconic Sixties movie: The Magnificent 7 or Bullitt? 4: Iconic Seventies movie: MASH or Kelly's Heroes? 5: Iconic baseball player of the sixties: Killebrew or Koufax? 6: Iconic car of the sixties: Charger, Mustang or Camaro? 7: Iconic personality of the sixties: Paul Harvey or Rod Serling? And with that, Lineups: *: Play ball!

I would argue the Twins bullpen has taken a major step forward lately. The pen is almost mediocre.

Nice catch, Mr. Cave!

working on it.

On another note, nice to see Schoop come through.

Extra innings in Cleveland.

Ditto.

What sorcery is this? A Tiger leadoff batter did not reach?

Ouch!

Been a while since I've put one of these up.

I wasn't intending to slam on Eddie, either. He just seems to be going through a rough patch. If I came across that way, I apologize.

I don't think Rogers can go tomorrow after 5 outs today. If needed, it will have to be Duffey and May.

Yeah, Eddie seems to have lost his mojo lately. Hopefully, he gets it back sooner rather than later.

The Cron, umm, effort, is emblematic of this series: The Twins seem to be sleep-walking through the series and screwing up basic plays.

Excuse me! That would be manic depressive to you, good sir!

this inning?

Considering the marketing slogans of today, it doesn't appear much thought is put into a lot of marketing ploys.

Well, wasn't due to lack of effort on the part of the Twins, oh wait, maybe it was...

Bleeders and boomers! Gentlemen, I believe we've a new marketing slogan!

Let me get this straight: We have Cabrera stealing third and Nelson Cruz getting an infield hit, in the same game.