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You'd rather have him in the Futures game than here?

I'm hoping that when it's time in the rotation, May gets a call and someone goes down or is DFAd

I'm with you on that, JB. Margaritas are about the only thing I will drink anymore when I do have a drink. Wine? Fish eggs? <scrunches up nose> An occasional cold beer on a hot day, but I stop at one. And I might, might, have a glass of champagne to celebrate something fun, accompanied by fresh strawberries. But margaritas, yes, that's my 'go to.

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Thank you! And concur to infinity!

That 'ish' post was meant for Bark's post, but it could work for Bri's, too.

Ish.

I got it now. A bit tired tonight.

ah, yeah, right ... ugh ... but let's wait to see if he's DL'd ... but likely will be 'day to day'

yeah ... but you also said it didn't look promising ... so that's what I was more commenting on as I thought he'd be activated after that.

Well, I think your observation is a bit slanted is all.

I thought Plouffe was going to be working out with the team this weekend with likely activation on Monday. He was never going to do a rehab assignment, so, if he comes back, then Esco moves to short. But yeah, still stuck with pflo as a backup.

Triple that ... pflo in ...

oh triple crap.

I'm glad I'm getting the Angel's feed.

lol ... I'm calling brat, but lovingly.

And yup, now it's 3-1, Angels ...

Kind of waiting for the inevitable ... was 1-0 Twins, now it's 1-1 ... might go higher before the inning is over ...

I'm seriously asking ... what is timely? I don't think 3-4 hrs prior to the game is something to be considered amiss for a manager, but then maybe it is? It seems fine to me despite some impatience to want it as early as possible. And since I do put up the lineups most days, I don't think the Twins lineups appear all that much later than everyone else's and often at the same time or earlier.

Yes.

Yeah ... so? I mean, really ... when is the optimal time for him to post lineups to suit everyone?

This thread is starting to get personal. Please tone down the jabs and the 'know it all' tones and discuss.

Why should he post his lineups any sooner than he does? Three hours isn't enough time? Not sure why it's a problem, if it's a problem.

or something ...

Game-time forecast: Sunny. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Temperature around 75. Twins: SP, Pino Santana SS Dozier 2B Mauer 1B Willingham LF Morales DH Arcia RF Escobar 3B Fryer C Fuld CF Angels: SP, Richards Calhoun RF Trout C Pujols 1B Hamilton LF Aybar SS Kendrick 2B Cron DH Green 3B Iannetta C -------------------------------------- Okay ... time for Brian's thoughts ... please wait patiently. He doesn't like impatience. I found that out and was called out for it. So please be patient. ------------------------------------- I scream C'MON!!! at the Microwave... I don't have all second. Things to Think About: 1. Garrett Richards -- Another local boy from Riverside California... Kinda Local anyway... Riverside is just down the road from Anaheim part of Southern California Region called the Inland Empire. Which is a grandiose term for Citrus Trees in the shadow of the City of Angels. He's 26 years old and was undrafted out of high school but he went on to play ball for the University of Oklahoma and became a pitcher worthy of a 42nd pick overall in the 2009 draft. He made his MLB Debut in 2011 and got hit around for awhile but has just gotten a little better each year until the light switch came on this year. Here we are in 2014 and he's become a top notch starter with a 2.55 ERA. I haven't seen him throw this year... I've only seen him unimpressively in years past. Based on his current numbers... It's obvious that he has been to the crossroads and sold his soul to the devil. 2. 7R/2IP -- I think we expected that Kyle Gibson's scoreless inning streak would come to an end sooner rather than later... However... I can't say that I expected to blow up in his hand like he forgot to throw the hand grenade after pulling the pin. 3. Finally a Home Run -- We've been waiting for Kendrys Morales to a hit a home run in a Twins uniform and yesterday he delivered. I think he was waiting on purpose for his trip to Anaheim to deliver it in front of his ex-employers. So therefore... I think he has another one in him tonight. 4. College World Series -- I'm gonna have to watch Vanderbilt vs. Virginia because it's historic... I think it's the first time that two colleges that start with the letter "V" have ever competed for a baseball championship. No I didn't research it... I'm just assuming. 5. Sleep -- As someone who lives in the Central Time Zone... I can't figure out who bugs me more... People who live in the Eastern Time Zone of the Pacific Time Zone. The people in the eastern time zone always schedule conference calls for 1PM local time and therefore I'm giving up my lunch. However... The West Coast... And these games ending at 12 Midnight Central time is a pain for an old guy like me. I bring this up because I fell asleep last night with the game on... I woke up... the game was over and my son was sitting on the coach laughing at me. "Couldn't make it through to the end of the game... Could Ya Dad". I guess I'm gonna have to have a late night cup of coffee tonight. Or... a Red Bull or something. .