Minnesota Twins

[42graystreet]

If Twins end up overtaking Detroit and winning the division, Mauer is definite MVP, if he's not close already as it is.

The Twins merely staying in the race this long is helping Mauer get the MVP vote. The ONLY way he wouldn't win it is if voters couldn't get over the fact that he's on a bad team, which isn't the case. He's on a mediocre team, but one that's still in the playoff chase.

[Nick@Night]

Ranks 1st in AL in BA (.374)
Ranks 1st in AL in OBP (.441)
Ranks 1st in AL in SLG (.610)
Ranks 1st in AL in OPS (1.051)

Throw in he's 13th in homeruns (27) and 14th in RBI's (87), this guy makes the team go.

[42graystreet]

By comparison...Derek Jeter:

Ranks 4th in AL in BA (.330)
Ranks 7th in AL in OBP (.399)
Ranks 33rd in AL in SLG (.466)
Ranks 23rd in AL in OPS (.865)

Ranks 44th in homeruns (17) and 51st in RBI's (64)

I'll throw in runs scored: Mauer is 17th (86) and Jeter is 2nd (102)

[42graystreet]

Honest to God, how is this even a question?

[Nick@Night]

Peter Gammons has made it no secret he's voting for Mauer and feels it should be near unanimous (which might be wishful thinking because of all the Jeter lovers out there who will vote for him simply because he's never won it.)

[tosssweep]

Peter Gammons has made it no secret he's voting for Mauer and feels it should be near unanimous (which might be wishful thinking because of all the Jeter lovers out there who will vote for him simply because he's never won it.)

I can't believe this is even a question. I read somewhere (maybe even linked from Ants) that New York writer was trying to justify a Jeter MVP by comparing it to the Oscar lifetime achievement award... or how some directors or actors win the Oscar for a really good movie years and years after losing as part of a great movie....

here's the link: http://www.startribune.com/blogs/56922227.html?elr=KArksUUUycaEacyU

Let's go Mauer! (and Twins!)

[UNLTrpt]

Kansas City does their job with Detroit again. God I can't imagine how Detroit is gonna feel if they blow a lead like this again to us.

[Nick@Night]

I'm sure a sweep this weekend might be asking too much, but we're facing the Tigers at a good time.

Edit: With the way Cuddy has been producing at 1B it's a shame Morneau didn't go down sooner with the way his back is, the hole in his bat was a drag on the lineup's output.

[42graystreet]

I just decided I'm going to the game tonight. It might be the last (baseball) game of consequence held at the Metrodome.

[UNLTrpt]

Good win tonight. Duensing has been outstanding this year. Only 3 back of the kitties.

I'm still holding out hope.

[Nick@Night]

Golf clap for the pitching staff, they are performing when we need them most. I found myself swearing at Nathan, 2 outs is never a sure thing anymore.

[davelk10]

Nice win tonight. Starter pulls through again.

[UNLTrpt]

Golf clap for the pitching staff, they are performing when we need them most. I found myself swearing at Nathan, 2 outs is never a sure thing anymore.

He threw that wild pitch and I was like "oh christ" but I couldn't BELIEVE he didn't go!

[42graystreet]

Oh man. That was cool. Great crowd at the dome tonight, felt like a playoff game. Our little husker Duensing is on a roll like I can't believe. Really happy to see him doing well at the major league level. With the Tiger-killer Pavano going tomorrow and Baker Sunday...this race just got interesting. I swear to God, if Pavano doesn't get the win tomorrow, he should have to forfeit any salary paid to him by the Twins. This game tomorrow is THE reason we got him.

[davelk10]

He threw that wild pitch and I was like "oh christ" but I couldn't BELIEVE he didn't go!

Because he can't make the final out at home in a 3-0 game, not saying the run was meaningless but there is no real incentive to take the base there, got to let the batter do his thing

[UNLTrpt]

Because he can't make the final out at home in a 3-0 game, not saying the run was meaningless but there is no real incentive to take the base there, got to let the batter do his thing

I thought about that afterwards and you're right, he doesn't. It was just one of those "oh crap Nathan is on the hill in the 9th and he has two runners on and he just threw a wild pitch" kinda bad feelings.

[handsareme]

Fuck you, Fox Sports. Why not show a game of consequence? I could care less about Cards and Cubs.

[UNLTrpt]

Mauer another HR. This guy is off the chain this year.

[davelk10]

Really weird broadcast today on Fox. Not that Dick and Bert are the greatest duo to broadcast a game but the guy replacing Bert today brings absolutely nothing to the broadcast.

Lots of long pauses.

[davelk10]

The Dome strikes again

Why are we leaving this place? (Kidding of course)

[UNLTrpt]

Jason-freaking-Kubel!

WOO!

[handsareme]

:thumbsup. Now if Fox would hurry with their post-game of cubs/cardinals...

[davelk10]

Cuddy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[handsareme]

Cuddyer!!

[davelk10]

Come from behind with a little help from the white roof. Pavanno gets the win.
Verlander pitched very well today until the 8th, tough luck.

2 games back

[hbktonyb]

Its sick how good the twinkies are playing. Scary playoff team.

[UNLTrpt]

Twins win is severely dampened by the Nebraska loss. Go twins :(

[handsareme]

KU won... :D

[handsareme]

So there's a chance I might be at the game on Oct. 4 at the 'Dome...

[UNLTrpt]

KU won... :D

and?

[UNLTrpt]

Really weird broadcast today on Fox. Not that Dick and Bert are the greatest duo to broadcast a game but the guy replacing Bert today brings absolutely nothing to the broadcast.

Lots of long pauses.

I couldn't figure out in the highlights why Dick didn't go beserk on either the kubel single or the cuddy HR...

It was a national broadcast. He had to be partial. Which is why Bert wasn't on the broadcast.

[davelk10]

I couldn't figure out in the highlights why Dick didn't go beserk on either the kubel single or the cuddy HR...

It was a national broadcast. He had to be partial. Which is why Bert wasn't on the broadcast.

Yeah I know, mostly an insult to whoever they brought in, he was terrible

[handsareme]

and?
simply stating fact.

[42graystreet]

Twins win is severely dampened by the Nebraska loss. Go twins :(

oh man, couldn't agree with you more. I love how important college football/Huskers are to me. Except on days like this. I just want to crawl into a hole and die. Even the Twins win can't make a dent in the impenatrable shield that is that Husker loss.

[gravedigger13]

The implosion of the Metrodome can't come soon enough. Imagine how many bloop hits and fudged pop-ups will not happen when the dome is gone. The Twins are losing one of, if not the best, home field advantages in baseball. They will become just another National League-style team when they move into their new stadium.

I was dreading this series and it appears our fears are not unfounded.

But whomever said the Twins are a scary playoff team is totally wrong. You're just hot at the right moment. These aren't the 2006 Twins.

[42graystreet]

The implosion of the Metrodome can't come soon enough. Imagine how many bloop hits and fudged pop-ups will not happen when the dome is gone. The Twins are losing one of, if not the best, home field advantages in baseball. They will become just another National League-style team when they move into their new stadium.

I was dreading this series and it appears our fears are not unfounded.

But whomever said the Twins are a scary playoff team is totally wrong. You're just hot at the right moment. These aren't the 2006 Twins.

I think people make too much of the roof. I'd be willing to bet that as many people lose balls in the sun as they do in our roof. It's just that when it happens, everyone makes a big deal out of it. But the infield "dome" hits will be missed.

And you should recall that the 2006 Twins got swept in the first round of the playoffs by the A's. If we do pull off the miracle and win the Central, our playoff fortunes can't possibly be worse than that.

[UNLTrpt]

oh man, couldn't agree with you more. I love how important college football/Huskers are to me. Except on days like this. I just want to crawl into a hole and die. Even the Twins win can't make a dent in the impenatrable shield that is that Husker loss.

Its not that they're that important to me but they were happening at the same time. Right as Kubel got the go ahead hit and Cuddy hit the HR it was when VT threw that long pass. I was watching the text updates online and I was like...this is gonna be a great day! Twins and Huskers win huge games...awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwshit.

[42graystreet]

Its not that they're that important to me but they were happening at the same time. Right as Kubel got the go ahead hit and Cuddy hit the HR it was when VT threw that long pass. I was watching the text updates online and I was like...this is gonna be a great day! Twins and Huskers win huge games...awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwshit.

That was weird. I was at a bar with the Husker game on one big screen and the Twins game on another. At one point I remember the Twins were rallying in the 8th and Nebraska stopped VT on 4th down. The whole place was going crazy, half the people watching the Twins, half the people watching Nebraska. I also thought it was going to be a great day at that point.

Then we couldn't get a first down...
Then we didn't blitz when we had them deep in their own territory...
Then we blew a coverage assignment at the worst possible time...

fuck :(

[42graystreet]

Funny the way it is, I was 100% certain we needed a sweep of the Tigers. But now, even after losing Sunday and falling back to 3 games behind Det, I still think we have a fighting chance. The Tigers are just not playing well. If we can pick up a game on them during the next series, and go to Detroit only 2 games back, we definately have a chance to take 3 of 4. That happens, and I really like our chances.

[UNLTrpt]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4491480

(If necessary) Tiebreaker game is in Minnesota...the same Monday night that Minnesota hosts Green Bay.

NFL says they won't move the game.

My thought is hell no they shouldn't move the game. Can you IMAGINE the excitement around the dome that day if they played the baseball game during the day and then they play one of the most highly anticipated regular season football games in a while at night? Holy crap...Detroit wouldn't have a shot.

[Nick@Night]

Bad time for Span to take one off the melon, even if he's only out a game that could be all it takes to halt this surge to win the division.

[42graystreet]

how awesome would it be if they opened the new stadium for that one game?!? Even if a ton of stuff isn't done yet, I'm sure most of it is for aesthics. As long as there are seats in place and grass on the field, I say let's hold it at Target Field!

[UNLTrpt]

Cuddy is playing out of his god damn mind.

Michael Cuddyer homered, giving him 10 homers and 23 RBIs in 22 games as a first baseman.

[Nick@Night]

Cuddy is playing out of his god damn mind.

Michael Cuddyer homered, giving him 10 homers and 23 RBIs in 22 games as a first baseman.
Looks like we can trade Morneau now for an ace pitcher. ;)

[UNLTrpt]

Looks like we can trade Morneau now for an ace pitcher. ;)

woah their ninja. lets not get crazy ok?

[Nick@Night]

woah their ninja. lets not get crazy ok?
You're right, it should be Mauer.

[tosssweep]

You're right, it should be Mauer.

Joe Mauer > Kansas City Royals. We should just trade for their entire organization.

[Nick@Night]

Would be nice if Cleveland would put up some kind of fight against the Tigers in their series.

[42graystreet]

Would be nice if Cleveland would put up some kind of fight against the Tigers in their series.

Yeah, would be really disappointing to finish off a sweep like we did last night and not gain a single game on the Tiggers. I haven't looked at the match-ups yet, but hopefully we miss Greinke in this upcoming series at KC.

[Nick@Night]

Yeah, would be really disappointing to finish off a sweep like we did last night and not gain a single game on the Tiggers. I haven't looked at the match-ups yet, but hopefully we miss Greinke in this upcoming series at KC.
Not this time, we'll face him on Sunday.

[davelk10]

Damn Cuddyer is on a tear, I don't know what the hell got into him, but it's great to watch

[phlaming lips]

c'mon bats, wake up.

manship is horrible, and frankie didn't last two innings.:thumbsdow

[phlaming lips]

cmon Gardy, get manship the hell out of there. Are we conceding this game?
two walks at the bottom of the 5th? and ANOTHER WILD PITCH!

[UNLTrpt]

Sucks to lose but Greinke is dealing right now. We needed to be perfect on the mound if we wanted to win but.....

Thank you white sox!

[phlaming lips]

Sucks to lose but Greinke is dealing right now. We needed to be perfect on the mound if we wanted to win but.....

Thank you white sox!

agreed. playoffs start tomorrow:monkey

[jordonh]

It starts tonight. Have to win 3 out of 4. A split does nothing really

[Nick@Night]

It starts tonight. Have to win 3 out of 4. A split does nothing really
If we split may as well call it a year, being 2 back with 3 games to play and having to face Grienke again pretty much puts a cap on any post season possibilities.

[42graystreet]

Agreed. Must win 3 of 4. This will really be a playoff series and I'm freakin excited!

[phlaming lips]

doubleheader tomorrow.... don't know if this helps or hurts.

Should make for an interesting (unproductive) day at work tomorrow:thumbsup

[davelk10]

Today has the feel of Playoffs today, basically trying to win the series to keep playing

[Benny003]

Top of the 9th, runner on 3rd, 1 out....why not go for the sacrifice fly? The squeeze forced Punto to have to make contact no matter what. There was nothing he could do. What a wasted opportunity.

[Nick@Night]

Fucking Nathan.

[Benny003]

Nathan only works with a 1 run lead. It seems like every time he has a 2 run lead, he always gives one back. What a game though! That was a must win game.

[ProudestAnt]

Wow. You guys won the first game? Going for the tie tonight...

[gravedigger13]

Neither team deserves to make the playoffs.

[Nick@Night]

Neither team deserves to make the playoffs.
Truth. Either team will be irrelevant when they face the Yankees.

[hbktonyb]

Hope you guys win it tonight. Finally a race this year.

[Benny003]

Neither team deserves to make the playoffs.

Doesn't make it any less fun to be a part of. Going to playoff games in your home town is better than not going at all.

[UNLTrpt]

Verlander is dealing

[phlaming lips]

Verlander is dealing

That's exactly what Jack Morris said a couple of innings ago on the radio broadcast, as I was up on my roof.:cool

[phlaming lips]

:monkey we will take a couple. Superman is not indestructable....

LET'S GO TWINS!

[Nick@Night]

Granderson is being a pain in the ass today, makes us sweat the 9th of the first game and now gives them an insurance run here in the 8th.

[phlaming lips]

ralllllllllyyyyy! c'mon delmon!!! don't rush this at bat!

[phlaming lips]

we will take it Delmon:thumbsup c'mon morales!

[phlaming lips]

here we go Span!

[phlaming lips]

back to 2 games....:shrug

the good news is that the Twins have shown they can come back. gotta start over tomorrow.

[UNLTrpt]

Crap. Verlander was the difference today. Great pitchers show up in the big games and he got a win when they needed it.

I didn't think Duensing pitched horribly, just had one bad inning.

[davelk10]

Really, didn't everybody expect we would lose this one if we didn't sweep

Verlander is the man and he showed that again today

[Benny003]

They played a hell of a game. I mean Verlander was on the mound for 8 innings and they only lost by 1 run. That really says something. As long as their pitching doesn't blow up, they have a real shot at winning the next 2 games. Liriano isn't starting either game, so that's good for us.

[jordonh]

With a win tomorrow night, I will feel quite confident of a tie at the end of the series.

[42graystreet]

Realistically, that 2nd game going against verlander was the one we were going to lose. Now it's down to today and tomorrow. Really gotta win them both.

[Tjmblitz]

Can't wait for the game tonight, hopefully we can pull it out. I like our odds with the way Pavano has been pitching against the Tigers.

Surprised to see that we spent so much on Sano, I like the move though. I wish he could make an impact sooner though.

[Nick@Night]

I won't be able to watch tonight's game (which could very well be the last relevant one if the Twins don't win) because I have to go a production of The Importance of Being Earnest at the Guthrie. FML.

[42graystreet]

I won't be able to watch tonight's game (which could very well be the last relevant one if the Twins don't win) because I have to go a production of The Importance of Being Earnest at the Guthrie. FML.

Go to dinner at that thai place kiddie corner from the guthrie. it's awesome!

[Nick@Night]

Go to dinner at that thai place kiddie corner from the guthrie. it's awesome!
We're meeting at the Nicollet Island Inn, not sure if we're eating there or not.

[davelk10]

Damn, 7-2 ...

[william.hosking]

I won't be able to watch tonight's game (which could very well be the last relevant one if the Twins don't win) because I have to go a production of The Importance of Being Earnest at the Guthrie. FML.

It's probably best that you weren't in front of a TV. :lol

See you tomorrow afternoon for the final nail.

[Clem Haskins]

Hopefully we can pull this off.

but if we cant...I'd rather win a World Series outside anyways.

[Benny003]

I got a letter yesterday from the Twins about getting tickets for the potential 1-game tiebreaker if it happens. Kind of sad knowing how the game later that night turned out. It could still happen, but it's very unlikely at this point. If the Tigers win today or 2 games against the White Sox, it's all over no matter what the Twins do.

[davelk10]

I am really encouraged by the play of Delmon Young over the past few weeks. Don't get me wrong, he is no where near the form of the guy we thought we traded for, but little by little he is starting to come around. Imagine that, consistent playing time yields results. I'm looking forward to some more progress next year.

[Nick@Night]

Call Scotland Yard, a guy standing on second base was tipping the batter on what pitches might be coming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhWYrmcSDAU

[tosssweep]

Call Scotland Yard, a guy standing on second base was tipping the batter on what pitches might be coming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhWYrmcSDAU

Another reason he is easily this year's MVP.

[42graystreet]

Another reason he is easily this year's MVP.

Agreed. That is just part of the game. And Mauer completely had Laird and Verlander uncomfortable.

[Benny003]

That a baby Cabrera! Should have this game locked down now. Guess I better call the Twins and make sure I get my order in for the tiebreaker game next Tuesday.

[pathetic]

That a baby Cabrera! Should have this game locked down now. Guess I better call the Twins and make sure I get my order in for the tiebreaker game next Tuesday.

:lol:lol:lol:lol you do that...

sorry :shrug

[Benny003]

:lol:lol:lol:lol you do that...

sorry :shrug

Well the orders have to be in by tomorrow if I want tickets for the game. I'm not going to pass up the opportunity to buy my season ticket seats for a potential playoff game no matter how unlikely it is. Isn't there a Red Sox thread you should be trolling?

[hbktonyb]

You know Guillen will want his team to play spoiler, so you got a shot, but it is going to be very tough to sweep w/ Grienke pitching.

[Nick@Night]

You know Guillen will want his team to play spoiler, so you got a shot, but it is going to be very tough to sweep w/ Grienke pitching.
If we assume a loss to Grienke, just have to win the other 2 and hope for a Sox sweep.

[davelk10]

good read from Jim Caple:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=caple_jim&id=4519529

Hunter says it best: "It wasn't a good place to play baseball, but there was great baseball played in that place."

[phlaming lips]

Looks like we are going to be 1 game back after tonight:bounce

[Benny003]

I'm getting bad flashbacks from that Oakland game earlier this year. This is not what they needed at all.

[Benny003]

Well they won, I guess that's all that really matters.

[UNLTrpt]

Well if you want to be considered the best, ya gotta beat the best. Bring on Zach.

[UNLTrpt]

I tell ya, watching the highlights...when that girl gets full during a playoff push...it rocks.

I hope its deafening tomorrow.

[Benny003]

I tell ya, watching the highlights...when that girl gets full during a playoff push...it rocks.

I hope its deafening tomorrow.

It will be, they are raising the curtain in the outfield. They are planning on about 50,000 people Saturday. Game will be on Fox. Should be great to watch!

[42graystreet]

Half game back! Too bad the bullpen blew it for us otherwise we would've put a loss on Greinke.

For the love of everything that is holy, please White Sox...beat the Tigers one more time!

[UNLTrpt]

Half game back! Too bad the bullpen blew it for us otherwise we would've put a loss on Greinke.

For the love of everything that is holy, please White Sox...beat the Tigers two more times!

fixed for accuracy.

[42graystreet]

White Sox leading 4-0 in the 6th inning. Is this really happening?

[Nick@Night]

White Sox up 4-0, tomorrow is going to be very interesting.

[UNLTrpt]

Tigers first pitch tomorrow is one hour earlier than Minnesota. There is going to be some SERIOUS scoreboard watching tomorrow at the dome.

[42graystreet]

game not over yet. Tigers are finally showing life. 4-1 in the 8th with 2 on and nobody out.

Come on ChiSux!!!!!

[42graystreet]

Huge double play. We go to the 9th with the sox still up 4-1. One inning away from being tied for 1st in the AL Central!

[hoke2007]

You guys need to send thank you letters to the Tigers for completely collapsing (again) at the very end of the season.

[42graystreet]

Tied for 1st!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:bounce:multi:bounce:multi:bounce

[42graystreet]

You guys need to send thank you letters to the Tigers for completely collapsing (again) at the very end of the season.

Matt - I already sent mine to Ozzie. :D

[UNLTrpt]

and we are TIED!

[hoke2007]

Matt - I already sent mine to Ozzie. :D

:lol

Just wait and watch Jim Leyland murder his entire team tonight. He is going to rip them to pieces, and he should. They have played terribly.



Good job to the Twins for keeping their heads on and putting the pressure on the tigers. :thumbsup

[AndySlash]

Thank you Detroit for doing your damndest to not win the Central. Again.

[hoke2007]

Thank you Detroit for doing your damndest to not win the Central. Again.

Send letters to the Detroit Tigers telling them how much you appreciate their inability to win the division.

[42graystreet]

:lol

Just wait and watch Jim Leyland murder his entire team tonight. He is going to rip them to pieces, and he should. They have played terribly.

Good job to the Twins for keeping their heads on and putting the pressure on the tigers. :thumbsup

He will, and they will deserve it. I still can't believe this is happening. The last few days have been like a dream come true.

[jaydog82283]

Wow!!!! Delmon!!! Cuddyer!!!! Nathan!!!! WHite Sox!!!!

[hoke2007]

He will, and they will deserve it. I still can't believe this is happening. The last few days have been like a dream come true.

And it's deja vu here in Detroit. I was at the final regular season game in 2006 when we could've won the division. Exciting game, but really disappointing result.

[AndySlash]

And it's deja vu here in Detroit. I was at the final regular season game in 2006 when we could've won the division. Exciting game, but really disappointing result.

And it's deja vu here in Minneapolis. I was at the final regular season game in 2006 when we eventually won the division. Not an exciting game, but really awesome result.

:hump

[AndySlash]

seriously, though, it's the best in-person sports memory I have. Sitting in the stands well after the game, watching the KC-DET on the Jumbotron and having the Twins come out and watch with us was really something else.

[42graystreet]

And it's deja vu here in Minneapolis. I was at the final regular season game in 2006 when we eventually won the division. Not an exciting game, but really awesome result.

:hump

I was also at this game, and stayed around with 30,000 other people to watch the Tigers/Royals game on the big screen. That was one of the coolest moments I've ever experienced when the Royals gave us the division and the team came out on the field to celebrate with us.

Here's hoping we get to celebrate another division title at the dome tomorrow!

[hoke2007]

I was also at this game, and stayed around with 30,000 other people to watch the Tigers/Royals game on the big screen. That was one of the coolest moments I've ever experienced when the Royals gave us the division and the team came out on the field to celebrate with us.

Here's hoping we get to celebrate another division title at the dome tomorrow!

You and I both know it'll happen.

[Benny003]

Yep, I was at the final game in 2006 also! I'll never forget it. I hope Sunday produces the same results.

[PilotC150]

TWO Three-run homers for Kubel!? Unbelievable!

Save some runs for Tuesday!

[UNLTrpt]

Jason freaking Kubel!

[PilotC150]

Can the White Sox mount a big comeback?

It's 5-3 Tigers now.


The Twins crowd is changing "Let's Go White Sox!"

[UNLTrpt]

and here come the White Sox!

[cruscott35]

Congrats guys, Tigers blow. Division is yours.

[PilotC150]

Congrats guys, Tigers blow. Division is yours.

Sweet. You call Leyland and let him know, I'll tell Gardy.

[cruscott35]

Sweet. You call Leyland and let him know, I'll tell Gardy.

I'm sure deep down, Jimbo knows it. He helped blow it yesterday.

[AJF_41]

Fuck yes!

[Ballashoes]

Time to find some tickets for Tuesday!

[hbktonyb]

What a comeback. Hope you guys win in an 18 inning 15-14 ballgame.

[UNLTrpt]

Twins win!

[AJF_41]

Time to find some tickets for Tuesday!

I can't get through...phone or internet.

[PilotC150]

That was a pretty bad-ass ceremony.

[dontburnthe_pig]

i cant wait for this game on tuesday

[Ashley J]

I can't get through...phone or internet.

My friend has been in the 'virtual' waiting line for the past hour.... c'mon!

[AJF_41]

My friend has been in the 'virtual' waiting line for the past hour.... c'mon!

me too.

i gave up. :mad

[UNC41]

Just got tickets!

[jordonh]

got lucky and got 4 lowers..cant wait!

[Ashley J]

me too.

i gave up. :mad


Same. :shrug

[AJF_41]

Just got tickets!

through the website?

[andrewj063]

Today was the best sporting event I've ever been to (in person at least). Absolutely electric in there! I felt dirty chanting let's go sox, but hey you do what you have to. The ceremony after the game was very emotional, and I'm glad I stuck around for it!

[42graystreet]

Today was the best sporting event I've ever been to (in person at least). Absolutely electric in there! I felt dirty chanting let's go sox, but hey you do what you have to. The ceremony after the game was very emotional, and I'm glad I stuck around for it!

That was a pretty good time. Doesn't quite beat 2006 when we got to celebrate a division title with the team after our game was over. Still, Tuesday should be out of this world. We simply must win that game and take the AL Central Championship, especially after the mountain we just climbed to get here and what happened last year.

[andrewj063]

That was a pretty good time. Doesn't quite beat 2006 when we got to celebrate a division title with the team after our game was over. Still, Tuesday should be out of this world. We simply must win that game and take the AL Central Championship, especially after the mountain we just climbed to get here and what happened last year.
Yeah I watched that in my dorm room! The entire dorm erupted when the Royals won.:thumbsup

[bigeyefish22]

Hello, fellow Twins fans. Today is a very good day to be... us.

[Benny003]

Good times at the game today. I took something like 600 pictures, literally (about 11GB worth). I got the homerun swings of both Kubel's second homerun and Cuddyer's homerun (which may end up being the very last homerun ever hit in the Metrodome). I plan on bringing my camera to Tuesday's game as well. I'll post pictures when I get them edited. Here's a taste:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/Bluecow003/DSC_2044.jpg

[42graystreet]

Good times at the game today. I took something like 600 pictures, literally (about 11GB worth). I got the homerun swings of both Kubel's second homerun and Cuddyer's homerun (which may end up being the very last homerun ever hit in the Metrodome). I plan on bringing my camera to Tuesday's game as well. I'll post pictures when I get them edited. Here's a taste:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/Bluecow003/DSC_2044.jpg

Wish I could look at these, but photobucket is blocked for me at work. I'm thinking you might be the guy sitting right in front of me, because he was taking pictures like it was his job. Had a really nice camera too.

[42graystreet]

Just read on startribune.com that they decided to raise the curtain again for Tuesday's game because of the demand for tickets. As of last night, over 50,000 tickets had been sold.

Edit: the twins website has no tickets available. unfortunately, many hundreds found their way onto the secondary market.

[Nick@Night]

I'm considering taking a half day tomorrow so I can watch this, hopefully no one would miss me here at the office.

[Benny003]

Wish I could look at these, but photobucket is blocked for me at work. I'm thinking you might be the guy sitting right in front of me, because he was taking pictures like it was his job. Had a really nice camera too.

Haha, where were you sitting? I was in Section 117. I bet a ton of people were taking pictures though.

[Nick@Night]

How shitty is it that the winner of this game on Tuesday has to fly to NYC and start the ALDS the very next night?

[Benny003]

How shitty is it that the winner of this game on Tuesday has to fly to NYC and start the ALDS the very next night?

Not as bad as going home the very next night, but yeah, it doesn't make the ALDS any easier, especially against the Yankees. Didn't Detroit beat the Yankees in the 2006 ALDS after the upset in game 162?

[JTRocks]

i'm a sox fan. but i'm gonna be rooting for you guys tomorrow. We tried to take these bitches out but couldnt get it done yesterday. at least seeing you guys beat them would make it feel like we accomplished something in that last series vs detroit.

plus, as much trouble as the twins have always given us. ive always respected your organization. and u guys kinda got a raw deal last year having to play us at the cell

can't wait to make a trip up there next year and finally see a baseball game in minneapolis played on a real field

[Benny003]

i'm a sox fan. but i'm gonna be rooting for you guys tomorrow. We tried to take these bitches out but couldnt get it done yesterday. at least seeing you guys beat them would make it feel like we accomplished something in that last series vs detroit.

plus, as much trouble as the twins have always given us. ive always respected your organization. and u guys kinda got a raw deal last year having to play us at the cell

can't wait to make a trip up there next year and finally see a baseball game in minneapolis played on a real field

Wow, I think you are the first cool White Sox fan I've ever seen. Thank you! No offense, but the White Sox fans I've met are probably the rudest fans I've ever seen.

You would have been proud, whenever the White Sox scored on Sunday, the entire Metrodome crowd started chanting "Let's go White Sox! Let's go White Sox!" It was pretty funny.

[JTRocks]

Wow, I think you are the first cool White Sox fan I've ever seen. Thank you! No offense, but the White Sox fans I've met are probably the rudest fans I've ever seen.

You would have been proud, whenever the White Sox scored on Sunday, the entire Metrodome crowd started chanting "Let's go White Sox! Let's go White Sox!" It was pretty funny.

well, if you saw me at a game, you'd probly think i was an asshole. me and some friends usually make a yearly trip up to the twin cities for a series every year (not this year tho) and the twins fans usually dont like us.

[AJF_41]

anyone here have extra tickets?

[UNLTrpt]

anyone here have extra tickets?

Give me your first born!

[handsareme]

My ticket is watching it on TBS tomorrow.

[UNLTrpt]

My ticket is watching it on TBS tomorrow.

Ugh. Can TBS lose their baseball package much the same fox lost college football? Please?

I get off work @ 3 and the game is at 4. Can't wait.

[PilotC150]

I'm leavin' work early tomorrow, too. Normally I'm done at 4:00 anyway, so I'll just leave 30-45 minutes early to make sure I get home in time.

[UNLTrpt]

The excitement in the Twins Cities the past couple of days had to have been unreal. The Royals series, Dome ceremonies, tonights vikings game and then the Twins game...damn. Lets hope we can keep it going.

[Benny003]

The excitement in the Twins Cities the past couple of days had to have been unreal. The Royals series, Dome ceremonies, tonights vikings game and then the Twins game...damn. Lets hope we can keep it going.

It's been good to be a Minnesota fan lately. :)

[Ashley J]

The excitement in the Twins Cities the past couple of days had to have been unreal. The Royals series, Dome ceremonies, tonights vikings game and then the Twins game...damn. Lets hope we can keep it going.

Yeah - perhaps I'll hit up the Wild home opener since everyone will be at the Dome.

[Benny003]

FYI, everyone should be using this desktop background:

http://www.mandolux.com/archive/2006/0814.html

I posted that earlier in the thread, but thought it should be bumped again.

Also, if you're going to the game on Tuesday, wear white and bring a homer hanky. White Sox had a blackout last year for game 163, we're having a whiteout in the dome.

[cruscott35]

Don't worry guys, our best player is probably still out drinking with Mauer and Nathan.

[Benny003]

Don't worry guys, our best player is probably still out drinking with Mauer and Nathan.

:lol Not Mauer, he doesn't drink much actually. Hmmm Morneau though....he's injured anyway. They should have sent Morneau out to get Cabrera drunk. Sports espionage.

[Benny003]

About 4 hours until game time, everyone ready?!

[handsareme]

Ugh. Can TBS lose their baseball package much the same fox lost college football? Please?

I get off work @ 3 and the game is at 4. Can't wait.
I won't even get to see all of it. I've gotta pick people up at the airport at 5. Hopefully there's a station with ESPN radio in my neck of the woods.

[rickyh24]

oh oh

[Nick@Night]

I hate these announcers, they use the phrase "fisted" a bit too liberally. Also, someone get Miggy a beer, this being sober and smashing the shit out of the ball is not good.

[PilotC150]

How about teaching the umpire what a strike zone is?

[Nick@Night]

Chip really likes fisting.

[phlaming lips]

Yes! Nice shot Kubel:bounce

[Nick@Night]

Please don't put Mijares in.

Edit: Fuck.

[SoRight24]

Come on Twins you lousy fucks.

[phlaming lips]

Touch 'em All Orlando Cabrera!!!!!:bounce:bounce:bounce

[Nick@Night]

Yes!!!!

[PilotC150]

Sweet!


And the MVP follows it up with a single!

[PilotC150]

Into the 8th....


Can they close it out?

[dontburnthe_pig]

orlando cabrera comes up HUGE

[hbktonyb]

See you in New York. Fuck Carl Pavano.

[PilotC150]

So much for that.

[phlaming lips]

fuck. Ordonez.

[Nick@Night]

That was short lived.

[SoRight24]

Well fuck me sideways.

[hbktonyb]

Please go into extras.

[42graystreet]

this blows, we really needed to keep that lead. Nathan has been used a lot lately and I'm not sure if he's up for another inning.

[SoRight24]

Uh oh...

[phlaming lips]

c'mon double play!

[stayorleave83]

c'mon double play!

Let's get the double play AFTER Polanco strikes out.

[42graystreet]

c'mon strikeout then double play!

fixed.

[42graystreet]

There's the strikeout!!!!!!!!

[phlaming lips]

Let's get the double play AFTER Polanco strikes out.

fixed.

good call. was thinking of the newman play from back in the day, throwing out the runner at home:)

Double Play! Double Play! Double Play!

[PilotC150]

Yes!!!!

[stayorleave83]

good call. was thinking of the newman play from back in the day, throwing out the runner at home:)

Double Play! Double Play! Double Play!

No worries because DOUBLE PLAY!!!

[phlaming lips]

Yes:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce

[42graystreet]

oh...migod. That was the sweetest DP I've ever seen!

[THATEUS41]

What a great fucking play! This game has been pretty damn good. Now I hope the twins will pull it out in the 9th.

[stayorleave83]

Let's get the walk-off mojo going in here

[PilotC150]

Punto's ball 2 was the same spot as Polanco's strike out :D

[42graystreet]

need someone to get on base so Mauer can win it.

[phlaming lips]

cmon Nicky!:monkey

[stayorleave83]

need someone to get on base so Mauer can win it.

I know he is the favorite to win MVP but if he does that here, he solidifies it.

[hbktonyb]

Playoff baseball is here, great game.

[PilotC150]

Punto being Punto, baby!

[42graystreet]

I know he is the favorite to win MVP but if he does that here, he solidifies it.

oh, he's winning it regardless. He leads the league in average, on base, slugging and OPS. That hasn't been done since George Brett in '81.

[phlaming lips]

Let's go Span.:monkey

[phlaming lips]

Cabrera, keep it going baby:thumbsup

[stayorleave83]

Walk Cabrera for the DP opportunity? EDIT: Oh wait is there nobody out?

[PilotC150]

Walk Cabrera for the DP opportunity?

Doubtful. They probably would have walked him before bringing in Rodney.

There's one out. Span just got it on the sac bunt.

[phlaming lips]

Walk Cabrera for the DP opportunity? EDIT: Oh wait is there nobody out?

one out. don't think they will walk to face Mauer

[42graystreet]

that was a great bunt. took a fine play from Lyon to avoid disaster.

[PilotC150]

one out. don't think they will walk to face Mauer

How 'bout walking them both to face Kubel? :D

[42graystreet]

they have to pitch to OC, hope to get him out so they can walk Mauer.

[phlaming lips]

How 'bout walking them both to face Kubel? :D

isn't kubel out of the game?

[stayorleave83]

Good stop. Here we go.

[PilotC150]

isn't kubel out of the game?

Damnit.....forgot.

That blows. Hard.

[phlaming lips]

cmon Go-Go.

unsung hero time:monkey

[42graystreet]

late defensive replacement...FTL.

Come on GoGo...prove me wrong here buddy!

[PilotC150]

Damnit!

[phlaming lips]

fuck. extra innings. this game is giving me an ulcer

[42graystreet]

ugh...:BANG

[phlaming lips]

1 down. 2 to go:monkey

[PilotC150]

That's the 2nd time Cuddy has had to make that exact type of play to get the out. Both of them in the last few days.

[42graystreet]

miguel must still be drunk. swing on the first pitch from a new pitcher??? thanks drunky.

[phlaming lips]

2 down.

[42graystreet]

that fastball caught a little too much of the plate, but Rayburn missed it. One more out!

[phlaming lips]

fuck:twenty4

[42graystreet]

I still cannot understand where this ump's K-zone is.

[PilotC150]

I still cannot understand where this ump's K-zone is.

I don't think anybody has any clue. It's absolutely awful. He has missed SOOOO many strikes its ridiculous.

[42graystreet]

brandon inge. done in by inge?!?

[phlaming lips]

cmon Cuddy:monkey

[PilotC150]

triple!!!!

[ant_marching41]

WOW is all I have to say.

[phlaming lips]

Yesssssssssssssssssssss!!!!

[42graystreet]

this game is giving me a coronary.

[PilotC150]

Classic Delmon Young right there.

[PilotC150]

Why did delmon have to fuck it up like that? Now the DP is in order.

[PilotC150]

Tolbert!!!!!

Unbelievable!

[DavefaninNZ]

Im pulling for you guys. Hopefully they'll pull this one off.

edit: nice!

[phlaming lips]

yesssssss!

[PilotC150]

Come on Punto!!

[42graystreet]

I'm actually trembling right now, my muscles are spazzing out on me.

[PilotC150]

11th inning time.

I'm not sure about that call at home, though.

EDIT: On replay, he got it right. I think if Casilla would have had is hand flat on the ground through the whole slide, he may have been safe, but he didn't put his hand down until it was over the plate.