David HK

Whew- Just back from class to see a win in the books, and a White Sox lead! My new 2nd favorite team! (until we play them again). Come on, Sox!

Great to see that late-inning thunder from an unexpected source-- Methinks we may need more than 2, however.

I want Jaylin back, and we'll call it a wash.

I finally got it. Rocco is actually a Repo Man. "...Repo man spends his life trying to get into tense situations."

Omg, MlbTV just flashed Gibby's face in the "pitching" circle as that inning ended. Please, don't be true..........

My God- wtf, Rocco? Cleveland is not surrendering, so we've got to win our magic number of games. Now is not the time for the Great Nibbler Experiment. I'm in Gibby's corner as far as the fortitude he's shown in the face of serious health issues, but I can support him just fine if he's not on the mound, giving up baserunners galore to a Mendoza-hitting team. Yep, struck out the side last time, but what did he give up in between? Got out of the 8th, but with a runner in scoring position, and once again facing the tying run in the batter's box. SMDH.

Especially if they trot Gibby out there again. Omg, I had palpitations. Went to a short meeting, and came back to see Mr. Nibs on the bump, facing the tying run.

It's Wednesday morning here. But I'll refrain from posting spoilers.

Wow. Jason Castro got on base.

I concur, Dr. Although, I had to suppress a middle-school chuckle comparing him to a loogy... (Which seems apt at this point).

You also gotta love Jim Snyder #2, with those ironic hipster spectacles. Oh, wait....

Eddie is a fabulous player, been one of my favorite Twins for years now, and I love the spark and the moxie he brings to the table. But-------- The brain cramps show up throughout the season, and have throughout his tenure with the club. However, when they show up in bunches in the middle of a September pennant race- a race we Twins fans, and the Twins players themselves have not been a part of in a looooooong time- that needs to be dealt with. All the injuries we have now, it's impossible to bench him. He's also showing signs of heating up again, after a long dry spell. But if I'm the Mgr, I'll keep your bat in the lineup alright, but by God, I'm gonna hold that 7 spot open for ya until you figure a couple things out. 2-3 or even 4 games in the 7 hole should be a strong enough message. There ain't no guarantee of playoffs yet. One look at the Rays and As in the standings could give you shivers if Cleveland manages to catch us. And there ain't no guarantee about another playoff chase 'next year.' Ask the world champion Red Sox about that. Every damn game, every damn atbat counts. Get on it, Eddie.

6. 3 times.

Oh, golly, please get a DP before I go to class. If Soler comes up, I'm thinking it's 8-8.

My God, he walks the Mendoza-line leadoff 'hitter,' then the next gameday thingy is "Nicky Lopez singles." For the luvva..... Nicky Lopez?!? And you actually let him hit the ball?!? In fair territory?!?

Note to Trevor May: Guys named Meybris who are hitting .215 are guys you DON'T (insert NSFW all-purpose adverb here) WALK!

Heh... If I wasn't off to class now (mercifully), I wouldn't be too lazy to post another one of those Jim Mora 'P-p-playoffs?!?' memes.

Got stuff to do, so can't follow the live feed- Did Eddie run out his single this time?

I feel kind of bad making light of a guy who's been struggling all year with debilitating illness. But come on, Rocco and co. I know we're desperate for starting pitching, but obviously, this is too much to ask of the guy now. Hmph. Watch him get released, get well over the offseason, and come back to bite us in the a$$, tho.

Sadly, it's not. Tomorrow, and next Saturday, too, we will be interviewing prospective students for Primary 1 next year. I will spend 8AM to 6PM 2 Saturdays in a row 'interviewing' hundreds of 5 year olds. It will be like being in the stands when Gibby gets the start, and last pretty much the same amount of time. *Sob* But wait! It's not so bad! They're making up for it by rewarding us with next Monday off from teaching duties, and instead, of day of team-building workshops and activities! Yay.

Ahhh... morning meeting out of the way, a few stolen moments before next class to check in. Lo! The return of Mr. Nibbles! And just in time for a Snapper™ Gib-it-up inning!

Warmest congrats from afar! Did you sing?

I think you could have broken it out tonight...