Blake

Okay, that's it, sit Mauer. If Bert is criticizing Mauer, then Mauer needs to sit for a few days. Something is obviously wrong with Mauer, because it really looks like his head is not in the game.

What would I give up for a sure thing? Since It would mean the end of ripping management, players, random fans, TD mods, posters and the like, I'm not willing to give up anything. Sorry, that's just a bridge too far. In fact, the suggestion borders on heresy.

How important is fielding? Ask KC as they rode their outfield all the way to the Series.

1 run game. No matter the outcome, still appreciate that the Twins are still in the game.

When I wrote touch 'em all Trevor May I didn't mean Trevor was supposed to allow opposing hitters to touch 'em all.

"Touch 'em all, Trevor May" has a nice ring to it.

Yah, well, when you reach my age, 40 will be your "wonder years." As in "I wonder why I still did stupid stuff when I was 40." And then you'll realize it couldn't have been all that stupid because you're still around to think about those salad days.

I have to wonder if multiple factors are at play here. 1. The league has figured out Mauer and adjusted accordingly. 2. Mauer has not made or is unable to adjust his approach to hitting. 3. The concussion suffered has played a factor in the precipitous decline in Mauer's ability. For what it's worth.

I was just thinking that a triple wouldn't score Suzuki because Robinson would catch Suzuki..and then a wild pitch. heh.

Well, nothing like Rookie meets Big League pitching. I suppose the pitchers have to go after the youngster while they can, because down the road, it will probably swing the other way.

Okay guys, bat around the first inning so we can see Mr. Buxton swing a bat.

"I'll take depressing Russian literature for $100, Always33." And the answer is: "Dr. Zhivago."

Don't make promises you cannot keep. It would be like me promising that I would never pick on anyone again. Fixed it

Hit for the cycle, throw out a guy running to first who thought he had a double and steal home.

Okay, the team did not give up. Cool. I'll be interested to see who is DFA'd in order to make room for Buxton.

Nothing like "one of those games" coupled with the proverbial "June Swoon." Come on July!!!

I'm going to write a book about Baseball. It will be named: "The Cruel Season." It is astounding how fast a game and possibly a season can unravel.

So, as the game starts, I'm heading to the garage to clean up various firearms I used this morning. Steel Challenge, baby!! I need to do something to distract from the game today.

Duensing is still with the club I see. Ah well.

Only if Pelfrey refuses to come out of the game until it's time for Perkins.

Time for some wholesale changes to the bullpen? Maybe even bring in a couple of guys from double A?

Quite agree.

You know things are bad when even Dick and Bert aren't overly impressed, to say the least, with Duensing. DicknBert could see the disaster unfolding before their eyes.

Duensing will be joining Mr. Stauffer.

Wow, I've seen games unravel in a hurry but this is a new one for me.