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Oh come on … they are going to give Sano at bats … and Arraez needs a day off once in a while, and with a lefty on the mound, it’s a good day for it

I’m nervous … I want Sano to do well

Well, got the walk anyway … and now … let’s see what happens …

He got doubled off 2nd … hit to the outfield, great catch, Garlick didn’t get back to the base on time … not sure what happened there, probably forgot how many outs there were

Calm down … one inning doesn’t make the manager good or bad at this point ?

Well, you didn’t do that alone, but it’s okay … it’s sports related

I do that off and on, or tape it.

I’ve heard Miller Park referred to as. Coffee can

I’ll ask about that. Thanks.

Yeah, I’ve had to really limit my tennis to once a week. It’s one of the worst things for this particular condition, but, I’m not going to quit

Voltaren hasn’t helped. And I have tried various CBD topicals, both with and without thc… my particular condition (hallux rigidus), it seems the best options are either full joint replacement or joint fusion. I’m not at that stage yet.

A woman I play tennis with was telling me about that yesterday … I’m seriously going to ask about that as a possible help with my arthritis

That wasn’t you going after the ball?

WOWOWOW!!!!!!!!

Seriously??? I don't understand why people say such things ... why do you think this? CC is one of the best SS in the league and certainly the best SS we've had since ... I don't know when. But I will agree we aren't going to get a windfall return for him if traded, but not because he isn't worth the contract.

Part of the reason info is out on Twitter before the teams announce, is teams often 'make it official' in person, and they don't announce until they can arrange that in person press conference. A formality. But, the ones I mentioned that are in the Draft tracker, are accurate, giving amount information. Two of the ones I mentioned were 'pending physical' on now done deals. If you want to wait until the formality of a press conference announcement, that is your prerogative, but please don't 'cast shade' on contributors who work hard to bring information to the site.

Some implosion

Indeed ... but ... while giving up 3 runs, they didn't give up the lead ... this time ... and we still won by 4 ... ahhhh ... perspective

I misused a comma there, so, that added to the confusion

Well, but he doesn't have a full no trade clause now, so that's what I'm going on; I'm not talking about trading him in the offseason but before the deadline ... isn't that what most are on about? And, that actually brings up another issue ... wonder who is on his list with his limited trade clause. That could also be in play if the Twins actually were thinking of trading him before deadline (which I don't think they will, because I think it would be a huge mistake to do so, no matter what our contention status is). If he opts in at the end of the season, I'm ecstatic. If he opts out ... WAAAAAAAA ... but it's what I expect, and am happy we had him for a the year we did

Who was upset by that? Was anyone? Maybe one or two persons, but certainly not people. I think most people were worried about anyone taking time away from Arraez and finding space for Arraez in the lineup.

I don't think there is right or wrong here, personally. I hope the shot works and he's better for it and can give us more on-field time after. That he's missing two games over it? That's between him, his doctors and the team, imo. Disappointed to not see him on the field? Yes. Think he should have foregone the ASG? No. He was given the honor, he deserved the choice, whether it's what any of us think.

Honestly, once the inning was over, and I double-checked the score, I said to myself, 'Wait, they only scored 3 runs? Okay, phew.' It felt close, yes, but I don't think it really was that close ... once it was over. However, as I said in my post, with our PB, you just never know.

Yeah ... well ... thankfully he didn't throw a lot of pitches, and with the day off on Monday, he could be used today, too. I'm not sure I would have used him, but, with our BP, I don't necessarily think a 4-run lead is safe, and I think it was important we come out of this game with a win.

Ryan gave up a triple, then a single and a run, then got a couple outs ... and was about to face someone who was 2 for 2 against him ... while I get your angst about how the game has changed, in this case, I think pulling when he was pulled was the right decision. It's not always my choice in other games, but this game, and that's what this thread is about, I don't think the argument for not pulling him holds up as well.