Blake

Considering the quality of some of the arms the Twins have used the last three years, Perez looks like a Cy Young award winner.

Warning track fly ball.

I thought Sano had some questionable fielding during the 3 run second.

And you're on TD why?

And we're trading Arraez and Castro to get him!

I thought "Verb" was a noun?

Meh. Okay, not really. Figures, though.

Someone forgot they're no longer playing against Seattle.

Any chance the Twins can get Bench to do the color?

okay, they play the kid who talks about Mauer supporting the Gillette foundation. So much for no crying in baseball.

Option C: Or, not really care one way or another. Which is my current option and might be due to the fact I'm 8 months from retiring.

Last year, the Twins give up 2 runs early, groan. This year, the Twins give up 2 runs early, meh.

Okay, would this be an anti-jjnx? Jinx deflection test? Straight up jinx? I need a scorecard to keep up...

Yeah, and a WHIP of .967

So far, not going so well.

Well, so much for that qualifying offer for Odorizzi. Let the bum hit the FA market next year!

I wasn't aware of the dire pitching situation of next year. We all have seen what happens when the future is mortgaged for the now. So, yeah, find a high salary pitcher that will be under control through next year, which solves this year and next and work from there.

I think most teams have moved away from trading blue chips for a rental. My expectation, hope?, is the Twins look for a pitcher that is top flight, but still owed a bit of money on their contract and they get him as part of a salary dump. I'm not sure if such an animal exists but, hey, why not dream a bit?

I find it interesting that Gibson was pulled even though he was never really in trouble last night. Great way to go, though. 8 innings by Gibson then Rodgers to finish the game. Maybe this game is the "El Gasolina" moment for this team, where the bullpen was frayed then Berenguer came in for a spot start and threw 8 innings?

You're a lily?

I don't think you're part of the guild, sooooo...you're safe.

That was cool. Good job, Mr. Gibson!

Yes. Oh wait, "yes" is for an ambiguous question.