Squirrel

I have decided that this thread needs a break. I'll reopen it at a later date but for now we are spinning our wheels, arguing about what is/isn't evidence, bringing into it who said what when where how ... enough for now. Take a breath. Regroup.

yep ... was just coming to post this here ... and I hope that they give Gordon those 3 games at SS ... or at least 2 of 3.

I appreciate the acknowledgement, and I wasn't trying to throw it in anyone's face, and whether or not they are truly 'lesser', as some here have indicated, I think those were championships that excited the fanbase and the city, which is why I mentioned it. Honestly, I don't follow basketball at all, either WNBA or NBA, and I don't live in Minnesota, but I still heard and read about their successes, so, they garnered some attention, which is why I mentioned it. I don't think it's completely true that Minnesota is completely devoid of 'happiness' since '91, but I get the general gist of the 'major 4 men's sports' in Minnesota being devoid of bringing us happiness.

I've heard that one before

The Lynx won the championship in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017 ... so, no, it hasn't been since 1991.

Unless we see him go on the IL my guess is we will. His next start will likely get pushed back, though. But yeah ... as I said in my post, I said basically the same thing.

Lineups for game 2: CLEVELAND Myles Straw (R) CF Amed Rosario (R) SS Jose Ramirez (S) DH Franmil Reyes (R) RF Bobby Bradley (L) 1B Yu Chang (R) 3B Owen Miller (R) 2B Roberto Perez (R) C Oscar Mercado (R) LF Logan Allen (L) P TWINS Byron Buxton (R) CF Jorge Polanco (S) 2B Josh Donaldson (R) DH Miguel Sano (R) 1B Rob Refsnyder (R) RF Ryan Jeffers (R) C Willians Astudillo (R) 3B Nick Gordon (L) LF Andrelton Simmons (R) SS Charlie Barnes (L) P

Boy, I wish this season was over already ... almost a 'We can't have nice things No. 1741' post. Don't know if Ryan will go to the IL or if he will be 'day to day.' Or will they just shut him down for the season? Ugh, hope he's okay and can get in one more game. You can update here. Followed by:

I'm glad we have you around for clarity on some of these confusing and changing rules

Nice article ... thanks!

Seth said something about this in another thread (maybe you already saw it?) -

And may be carrying a grudge for not being given a position with the Twins he wanted (that was pointed out elsewhere)

If they can find a way to get Alcala mad before he goes out to pitch, no one would ever hit him

Lineups: ROYALS Whit Merrifield (R) 2B Nicky Lopez (L) SS Salvador Perez (R) DH Andrew Benintendi (L) LF Carlos Santana (S) 1B Adalberto Mondesi (S) 3B Ryan O'Hearn (L) RF Kyle Isbel (L) CF Sebastian Rivero (R) C Kris Bubic (L) P TWINS Byron Buxton (R) CF Rob Refsnyder (R) RF Luis Arraez (L) 2B Josh Donaldson (R) 3B Miguel Sano (R) DH Brent Rooker (R) LF Ryan Jeffers (R) C Willians Astudillo (R) 1B Andrelton Simmons (R) SS Bailey Ober (R) P

I agree with you that it's too soon. But, there are those that think it's enough and I really want to hear what they think should be changed and how. Maybe not specifically 'who', as in names, but I want to know what they think is wrong in our system and how they think it should/can be corrected. And I'd like specifics, not just 'it's just wrong and should be changed' or 'I want to win a WS and these aren't the guys to get us there'. Why? How? I think it's a legitimate question and deserves a conversation and is not silly. Don't participate if you think it's silly.

Okay ... my prediction ... Cave hits a GS

yeah, dunno if that would be his job ... I'll reserve judgement after seeing him man the position a bit, but he is not rated very highly as a defender and you need that more than a bat in that position

wow! ... If everyone in the lineup hits one, that would be a good score

Well ... how was that for foresight? Bremer talks about how good Pineda is at holding runners, and he picks off Merrifield comment for @RickOShea because I know how much he likes Bremer

Gordon with a start at SS ... and Jovani Moran up ... maybe we'll see him out of the pen tonight

This question came up in the other thread and I thought it deserved its own discussion. It’s a good question. We are unhappy with results and want to make a change, with who?

This might be true ... but I really doubt it. Just because we don't know what the plan is or it doesn't follow what we expect it to or isn't being executed in how we think it should be ... doesn't mean they don't have one. A lot of posters complain about the FO because they haven't done what that particular poster thinks they should. And, don't get me wrong, those are valid discussion points. But I think the FO had some very specific plans to start the season which has had to change ... a LOT ... due to injuries and under performing and, well, prospects missing a year. That can lead to a rather stark or haphazard appearance when they've had to alter a path they were on. And in some cases i think they stuck to a plan for too long. (Colomé anyone?) And maybe the plan now is 'flying by the seat of their pants' because they've kind of had to this season. To me, implying they have no plan, implies they don't know what they are doing. It's how I read it. But you've clarified so I won't put words in your mouth you didn't say, but when that gets stated ... I don't think they have a plan ... I read it very differently.

wtf was that!

okay ... cmon Bux!!!!

geeez ... Arraez shoulda taken that first pitch for a ride ...