Minnesota Twins

[jmudmbphan]

twins..........are not making the playoffs

[handsareme]

twins..........are not making the playoffs
jmudmbphan.......is a bandwagon fan.

[Nick@Night]

Twins are spanking the shit out of the ball today

[jmudmbphan]

jmudmbphan.......is a bandwagon fan.


hah you got me....those knicks of mine sure are cleaning house arent they

[handsareme]

Twins are spanking the shit out of the ball today
14-0 in the bottom of the sixth...wow...rangers are on there third pitcher...

[EatSleepJeep]

A beating. Just a plain old ass-whooping.

[Nick@Night]

All the boys we keep bringing up from AAA to fill in the rotation are failing miserably……is it time for them to bite the bullet and bring up Garza? With Liriano hurting and Radke pitching with something that should have him on the DL, is it time for a move before we get too far behind?

[EatSleepJeep]

Liriano is on for Sunday.
Silva Saturday
Santana tonight.

And I'll be there for all. :bounce

[handsareme]

I'll be there tonight for Santana, right field stands. Look for three-four guys in Twins gear, one of which (me) has long brown hair.

[handsareme]

My curse broke last night! That was an AMAZING game.

[Nick@Night]

Liriano is hurting pretty bad right now, this isn’t a good sign.

[UNC41]

Headed to the DL, out indefinately. Ouch.

[Nick@Night]

Twins just announced they are bringing up Garza today, Smith was sent back down after his one lowely start. Ok, so that leaves us with 4 pitchers in the rotation, who fills in the 5th spot?

[jmhawk1]

Twins win tonight (took the series with detroit), and MORNEAU HIT HIS 30TH HOMERUN TONIGHT!!!

YES!

[Lcsulla]

Was Garza the other guy the Twins got from SF for Pierzynski .. Nathan and Liriano being the others?

[UNC41]

Boof Bonser

[UNLTrpt]

Twins win tonight (took the series with detroit), and MORNEAU HIT HIS 30TH HOMERUN TONIGHT!!!

YES!

first time in some 19 seasons that a Twins player has hit 30 HR's. Amazing.

hell of a game. hell of a series win on the road against the big bad tiggers.

[UNLTrpt]

Boof Bonser
:thumbsup

gotta love boof

[Nick@Night]

Was Garza the other guy the Twins got from SF for Pierzynski .. Nathan and Liriano being the others?
Garza was our 2005 first round pick from Fresno State

[Nick@Night]

With Liriano out of the spotlight and Johan pitching a masterpiece last night, does that put him back in the running for the Cy?

[EatSleepJeep]

When was he out of the running?

[EddieW33]

When was he out of the running?

He was flying under the radar for a couple of weeks, but now is tied for league lead in wins, among other accomplishments...last night Dick & Bert read through all the stats where he is top 5 for all pitchers -and the list will continue to grow...the man is a God after the all star break.

Let's get the Indians out of here, and bring in those Sox, and take the wild card lead back...:multi

[UNLTrpt]

When was he out of the running?

you could probably say he wasn't an early season contender but it's just that...early in the season.

But like eddie said...the man is absolutely unstopable after the all star break.

[Nick@Night]

When was he out of the running?
Its never good when you are battling with a teammate for an award, and all the press was on Liriano and like Dick said the night he pitched, "everyone can once again realize this is the best left handed pitcher in the game"

[Nick@Night]

Who's excited for this weekend's series with the Sox? Let's hope for a pummeling like we gave them in Chicago

[UNLTrpt]

big big big big series.

[EddieW33]

big big big big series.

Yeah, you could say that...

...but those damn Sox v. Yanks take up all the national games this weekend...:twak Yeah, the Sox/Yanks is always the BIGGEST series of the ____________(fill in the blank: week, April, July)...I know they are battling, but I would think there would be some intrigue in the defending world chumps and our beloved Twinkies battling it out over the weekend...not to mention, if a sweep is in play either team will be making a push at wild card and division...let's hope Kenny Rogers continues to pitch as he ALWAYS does after the all-star break...can he pitch every other game...please...a Tigers collapse would be priceless and bigger than Anaheim's collapse a few years ago (but I'm not planning on it)...

Win Twins!!!

[EddieW33]

1 down, 2 to go...:multi :bounce :multi

[UNLTrpt]

series wins that's all we want...series wins

[UNLTrpt]

almost a 132k at the 3 game set with the bitch sox

The Twins drew 367,806 during the 10-game homestand, the fourth largest total in franchise history for a homestand of any length.

[EddieW33]

almost a 132k at the 3 game set with the bitch sox

The Twins drew 367,806 during the 10-game homestand, the fourth largest total in franchise history for a homestand of any length.

Very impressed with the mid-week turnout...and of course very happy with taking 2/3 from the Sux...and it has been enjoyable to watch the Yanks take apart the RSux wonderful bullpen...

Keep it up boys....I believe we still have 6 games with the WSux and 4 with Tiggers...while I don't want to get ahead of myself, the division is not out of sight...

Who caught TWIB? It was awesome :multi

Win Twins!!!

[Nick@Night]

Carlos Silva = best batting practice pitcher ever.

[UNLTrpt]

And your american league wild card leaders are...the Minnesota Twins. take that bitch sox.

[EatSleepJeep]

What an end to last night's game. They showed the interference play in slo mo afterwards and the bitch sox fan is recoiled in horror. Totally scared look on his face; like when a 5 year old girl sees a spider.

[Nick@Night]

What an end to last night's game. They showed the interference play in slo mo afterwards and the bitch sox fan is recoiled in horror. Totally scared look on his face; like when a 5 year old girl sees a spider.
He's worried about ending up in a box at the bottom of lake Michigan, if I were him I'd pony up for a sex change pronto.

[handsareme]

One of the RD's here on campus is a Twins fan...he's having a gathering in his appartment tonight.

[Nick@Night]

The Twins' bullpen is human after-all......a horribly mutated human, what the fuck happened??

[handsareme]

One of the RD's here on campus is a Twins fan...he's having a gathering in his appartment tonight.
It sucks when you're with a group of people and you can't fart. It just boils inside of you for however long. Oy.

[Nick@Night]

It sucks when you're with a group of people and you can't fart. It just boils inside of you for however long. Oy.
I feel your pain with that, but on a side note: Twins win!!!!

[Nick@Night]

Silva, Silva, Silva, enough with the batting practice pitches, you are pulling a Bert Blyleven and leading the majors in homers allowed.

[UNLTrpt]

What an end to last night's game. They showed the interference play in slo mo afterwards and the bitch sox fan is recoiled in horror. Totally scared look on his face; like when a 5 year old girl sees a spider.

and totally the correct call. I'm glad you don't hear any complaing out of the bitch sox camp.

Even though we lost last night I'll take 2 out of 3 fromt he bitch sox any day.

[d+ter]

bring back baker.

i don't know what happened between all the double plays silva produced last year and all the long balls he's giving up this year. it's ludicrous. it's been the same story his last few starts. we need to figure it out.

[Nick@Night]

bring back baker.

i don't know what happened between all the double plays silva produced last year and all the long balls he's giving up this year. it's ludicrous. it's been the same story his last few starts. we need to figure it out.
Amazing a sinkerball pitcher is leading the majors in homers allowed, that's just wrong.

[UNLTrpt]

Remaining schedule for Twins:
3 vs. KC
3 @ NY
3 @ TB
4 vs. Det.
3 vs. Oak
4 @ Clev.
3 @ Bos.
3 @ Bal.
4 vs. KC
3 vs. CWS

Remaining # of games: 33 (17 Home, 16 Road)
Combined record of teams remaining: 585-590

Remaining Schedule for CWS:
3 vs. TB
3 @ KC
3 @ Bos.
4 vs. Clev.
3 @ Ana.
3 @ Oak
3 vs. Det.
4 vs. Sea
3 @ Clev.
3 @ Minn.

Remaining # of games: 33 (14 Home, 19 Road)
Combined record of teams remaining: 654-650

Remaining Games for Detroit:
3 @ NY
3 vs. Ana.
3 vs. Sea.
4 @ Minn.
2 vs. Tex
3 vs. Bal.
3 @ CWS
1 @ Bal.
3 @ KC
3 vs. Tor.
3 vs. KC

Remaining # of games: 31 (18 Home, 13 Road)
Combined record of teams remaining: 648-658

By this chart it seems that the Tigers should have an advantage the rest of the way. They get the Royals 6 more times and both series are at the end of the year. Tack on 4 games with Baltimore and they are sitting very pretty right now.

As for us and the bitch sox, we look to be in a tad bit better shape than them. They only have 2 more series against sub .400 teams but they are their next two series this year (late Aug/early Sept). We get one now and one as the next to last series.

It looks like we have a distinct advantage to the number of home games we have left as opposed to the bitch sox. But one drawback is that we have a 10 game road swing.

So what does this all mean? That it's really close and this is probably going to go down to the wire.

I think that we all can safely say that barring a major collapse at this point, Detroit will win the division. We've seen them comback to earth in the past couple weeks but I just don't see them slipping any farther back with such an easy schedule the rest of the way.

The Twins and the bitch sox WC will probably be decided on that final weekend.

[Nick@Night]

Mark Redman – Twins killer. Never thought that guy would shut us out, we’ve hit a new season low.

[Nick@Night]

I wasn’t able to watch the game yesterday but I heard Bert let a few expletives slip during the pre-game conversation because he thought they were being taped and not broadcast live. It was something like, “Shit, can we do that again, I fucked up?” He was then told it was live and spent the rest of the game apologizing for it. They better not do something irrational in light of this situation; I’d hate to see Bert cast from the booth because of an honest mistake.

[UNLTrpt]

I wasn’t able to watch the game yesterday but I heard Bert let a few expletives slip during the pre-game conversation because he thought they were being taped and not broadcast live. It was something like, “Shit, can we do that again, I fucked up?” He was then told it was live and spent the rest of the game apologizing for it. They better not do something irrational in light of this situation; I’d hate to see Bert cast from the booth because of an honest mistake.

yeah. I know it's a little late but here's the article:

http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060904&content_id=1645424&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min

I don't know if he's back yet?

I guess the segment is usually taped or it was taped the previous two games and nobody told him that it was live. I guess Bert knows he made a mistake and my guess is that they'll forgive him. There are fines that will probably be involved with the FCC.

One game apiece for the Twins and Tigers. If we can split, I won't be to upset. A win today w/ Boof would give Nebraska a great chance to take 3 with Santana on Sunday.

[Nick@Night]

Boof came through with the tough 2-1 win, now we wait until tomorrow and watch Santana close the deal.

[uro55]

I was at the game tonight, and what an awesome one it was.

Other then the fact I missed our 2 runs when I went for a pee/smoke break, lol.

Nick

[UNLTrpt]

HUGE win. Absolutely huge.

[Nick@Night]

Already 1-0, Santana has all he needs

[handsareme]

12-1. Amazing. Within three.

[handsareme]

And the bitch sox lost.

[UNLTrpt]

ohhhhhhh hell yes.

[Nick@Night]

12-1. Amazing. Within three.
Within two

[UNLTrpt]

Within two
:thumbsup

[PilotC150]

Two down from Detoit, 1.5 up from the Sox.

Good place to be this season.

[Nick@Night]

With Liriano almost back we're almost certain to be post season bound

[UNLTrpt]

With Liriano almost back we're almost certain to be post season bound

oh I don't know if I'd start making up homer hankey's yet. Chicago has some great bats and can litteraly slug their way into the WC. We've got a downright streaky offense. Sometimes we'll go out and put 12 on the board and others we'll throw a goose egg up against the Royals.

But we are in a real good place. I still don't want to count on the Tiggers coming back to us. I'd love to have one more series with them this year so we could catch them ourselves. But at least we have the bitch sox at the end of the year so we can put the nail in the coffin on them (if we need to).

[Nick@Night]

Great fucking win last night, when all it seemed they could do was hit in to inning ending double plays they finally break through. Liriano on the mound tonight to complete the sweep :bounce

[UNC41]

Just when the Twins need a big hit, M(VP)orneau steps up big time. Hopefully the game is replayed tonight because I've got class until 2 and wanted to see Liriano throw.

[Nick@Night]

Just when the Twins need a big hit, M(VP)orneau steps up big time. Hopefully the game is replayed tonight because I've got class until 2 and wanted to see Liriano throw.
Looks like there's trouble in paradise, Liriano taken out in the 3rd with "elbow pain" and we also take a tough 1-0 loss :(

[tosssweep]

Looks like there's trouble in paradise, Liriano taken out in the 3rd with "elbow pain" and we also take a tough 1-0 loss :(

That definitely stuns the post season buzz, but they've gained 9 games on Detroit since Liriano's initial injury and I think they can keep that steam the rest of the season. Especially considering tonight's victory. The bullpen is still the best in the league, and Santana is simply masterful. It'll be an exciting 3 weeks (and hopefully postseason)!!!

[EatSleepJeep]

Although I would rather have Liriano this year, I would rather have Liriano in the years to come. The Twins are getting it done without him, but I wont lie; it sure would be nice to have that second punch.

[EatSleepJeep]

btw: Fan club member ships are always avail, pm me for your number.

[Nick@Night]

btw: Fan club member ships are always avail, pm me for your number.
I should really lay claim to one of them numbers, being the season is almost over and all

[UNLTrpt]

One game. Just one game seperates us and Detroit. I don't think anybody in their wildest dreams back in April and May thought that we'd be this close to Detroit this year.

[Nick@Night]

One game. Just one game seperates us and Detroit. I don't think anybody in their wildest dreams back in April and May thought that we'd be this close to Detroit this year.
You are right, my wildest dreams in May were filled with hot sex with many gorgeous women, but it’s good to see the Twins on the verge of taking over the division lead. With the lead they’ve built over the ChiSox now I think a wild card is the worst they’ll do, barring a complete and horrible collapse.

[EatSleepJeep]

What's our official stance on the Sox vs. Tiggers series starting today? I think keeping Chicago futher back is most important, so I'd like to see the Sox mirror the Twins production. A Twins win & matching BitchSox win accomplishes both objectives of A) gaining on the Tiggers and B) not allowing Chicago to get any closer.

In best case scenario, I would clearly like to see the Twins win all the remaining games and also see a meteor hit USCell at 7:15 tonight..

[EddieW33]

Well, a playoff spot in now pretty much a wrap - let's finish off the Central...with a litle help from the Sux, we shoudl take over the Central again - and hopefully not look back.

Keep winning 2 out of 3, and we will be set...

This rocks, WIN TWINS!!!

[EatSleepJeep]

Blylevin made a greta point his weekend. In 1987, the Twins only had two solid starters; himself and Frankie "Sweet Music" Viola. The rest of the rotation was done by commitee and bullpen. Very similar situation now...

[UNLTrpt]

Matthew I was asking myself the same thing last night. What do we want to happen in the Detroit/CWS series.

Obviously the best scenario would be CWS sweeping and us sweeping. That would put us up top the central by 2 games over the Tiggers and keep our 4 game lead on the bitchsox. A tiggers sweep and a sweep by us would keep detroits two game lead over us but essentially eliminate the CWS from the central division and the wild card. We still hold the upper hand on the bitchsox right now. We have that 3 game series with them at home to end the season. That has to be to our advantage. As long as we keep that 4 game lead...no matter what they do, as long as we match it...we can eliminate them before they come to town. So...if it were me...I'd say we match every thing the bitch sox do this weekend to keep that healthy 4 game lead on them and hope that we both sweep.

[EatSleepJeep]

True. Eliminating Chicago from the equation is job 1. I do not want the Sox coming to town with a chance for any postseason play. They are the only true contender on the horizon. I don't think it's unreasonable to take 2 of 3 from Boston(.540), 2 of 3 from the O's(.430) and 3 of 4 from KC(.387). A sweep of the O's or Royals is not far-fetched. That's +7. For Chicago to overtake, they'd have to sweep Detroit (3), Seattle(4), and Cleveland(3). They would still be -1 on the Twins and have to sweep at the Dome to beat the Twins(2 of 3 would only force a tie).
3 @ Boston
3 @ Baltimore
4 vs. KC
3 vs. Chicago

[Nick@Night]

Since the Twins have an off day they should be down in Chicago in the stands causing trouble

[d+ter]

ok.....trying to figure out how to get to a playoff game...my wife is a 2nd grade teacher and i'm a full-time student. sooooo does anyone have any idea where the saturday/sunday game would be of the ALDS?

[UNLTrpt]

ok.....trying to figure out how to get to a playoff game...my wife is a 2nd grade teacher and i'm a full-time student. sooooo does anyone have any idea where the saturday/sunday game would be of the ALDS?

it all depends on if they have home field advantage or not.

Game 1 - Tue., October 3
Game 2 - Wed., October 4
Game 3 - Fri., October 6
Game 4 - Sat., October 7
Game 5 - Sun., October 8

Game 4 and game 5 wouldn't be guranteed. If the twins have the better record...then they would be at home for game 5...if they have the worse record, they they would be at home game 4. and all that is counting on is if the series isn't over by then.

[UNLTrpt]

Tiggers 8 - Bitch Sox 2

AL Standings
Tiggers - 90-60
Twins - 88-61 1.5 back
Bitch Sox - 84-66 6 back

[Nick@Night]

Now we need Chicago to turn around and beat the Tigers and we’ll beat the BoSox and be a half game out of the division lead and still 4.5 up over the ChiSox

[EatSleepJeep]

Can anyone tell me exactly what Blyleven said that made Fox & the Twins office freak out?

[UNLTrpt]

Can anyone tell me exactly what Blyleven said that made Fox & the Twins office freak out?

here's the release Matthew:

ST. PETERSBURG -- Bert Blyleven's on-air profanity will cost the Twins broadcaster and former pitcher two games.

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune first reported the suspension, and team officials confirmed the report to the Associated Press on Monday.

Blyleven's remarks came during a pregame segment prior to Sunday afternoon's game against the Yankees. Blyleven uttered the "f-word" twice by accident when he assumed the segment wasn't being aired live.

The Twins game at Tampa Bay on Monday wasn't televised, so the suspension won't start until Tuesday at the earliest. FCC fines could be forthcoming, and WFTC Ch. 29 could impose further penalites on Blyleven.

"We'll take the next couple of days and look into the situation," Twins president Dave St. Peter told the Star-Tribune. "The only thing now is he is suspended for Tuesday and Wednesday."

[EatSleepJeep]

but i want a transcript. maybe i'll search you tube later

[EddieW33]

Can anyone tell me exactly what Blyleven said that made Fox & the Twins office freak out?

I believe you can find it on you tube...

Really funny, but I had started laundry, and changed the channel, came back and switched back to Twins, and Bert was apologizing...tried to dvr, and I had switched channels...damn...

He was reading over Mauer / hitting highlights talking about the year, and got off the highlights, got a little upset at himself...along the lines of,"...oh I f*#$ed up that f*$#ing thing, can we start it over."

"Um, Bert, we're live on this one."

"oh really? sorry..." cut to commercial...

Then they came back and Bert was apologizing...:lol

[EddieW33]

but i want a transcript. maybe i'll search you tube later

Yep. You tube...

[UNLTrpt]

don't have that one...

*hustles to youtube*

[EddieW33]

Priceless.

[UNLTrpt]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjyKHGew0FI&mode=related&search=

[EddieW33]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjyKHGew0FI&mode=related&search=

I wish I could watch this from work...it is soooooooo funny...:lol

[EatSleepJeep]

It is pretty fucking funny when he fucks it all up...

[EatSleepJeep]

I have a new avatar and you LOOOOOOOVE it.

[EatSleepJeep]

Hey, Tim McClelland!

Call the game for chrissakes! It's a monsoon.

[EatSleepJeep]

Morneau's 5th hit of the night scores Cuddyer.

5 for 5.

[EatSleepJeep]

Twins Win!

Magic number for a playoff spot is 8.

[UNLTrpt]

I have a new avatar and you LOOOOOOOVE it.

:thumbsup

I should change to a minnesota avatar

[EatSleepJeep]

:thumbsup

I should change to a minnesota avatar


Indeed.

The time has come. Where is your Twins Territory one?

[UNLTrpt]

Indeed.

The time has come. Where is your Twins Territory one?

I've still got it

and we're changed.

[d+ter]

time to take the central away....

[handsareme]

Thanks, Tigers.

[UNLTrpt]

unreal...absolutely unreal.

[UNLTrpt]

This is why the Twins are on the doorstep of one of the single greatest comebacks in MLB history:

AL Central leaders vs. each other (since All-Star break)

Twins:
13-6 overall
7-2 vs. CWS
6-4 vs. Detroit

CWS:
9-12 overall
7-5 vs. Detroit
2-7 vs. Twins

Detroit:
9-13 overall
4-6 vs. Twins
5-7 vs. CWS

[UNLTrpt]

an excellent Twins avatar that could be resized if you need one.

Some also here: http://www.avatarist.com/avatars/Sports/Baseball/Minnesota-Twins/

[Nick@Night]

Morneau's 5th hit of the night scores Cuddyer.

5 for 5.
Sounds like MVP to me

[EatSleepJeep]

Sounds like MVP to me

Certainly making the case for it. Especially if the Twins overtake the Tigers, I don't know how they couldn't give it to him.

[EddieW33]

Certainly making the case for it. Especially if the Twins overtake the Tigers, I don't know how they couldn't give it to him.

IF? How about when...:cool

Nice change of avitar...:thumbsup

Garza with another good start, Boof going today, and Yo-yo to complete the SEASON sweep of the Bo Sox...and it sucks having to root for Chi Sux right now, but it would be nice it they beat the Tiggers again today, and then IF we do complete the SEASON Sweep of the Sox, we would have a full game lead :multi

Let's get that Central Dvision crown back where it belongs...

Win Twins!!!

[EatSleepJeep]

I'm just not being overly cocky. I believe we will overtake the Tiggers as the TWins are playing better baseball right now, but I'd hate to jinx it.

[UNLTrpt]

we can actually eliminate Boston from playoff contention with a series sweep.

[GOB_]

we can actually eliminate Boston from playoff contention with a series sweep.

:thumbsup :)

[PilotC150]

Who owns the green monster? I believe Torii does!

[UNLTrpt]

and we're tied for 1st!

edit: if only for a little while...still feels good

[GavMan33]

On behalf of Yankees fans, I'd like to thank all of you for taking care of our business tonight, and allow us to celebrate despite a 3-2 loss....

[d+ter]

i just love that we keep winning and those guys above and below us just beat up on each other!

[Nick@Night]

Who owns the green monster? I believe Torii does!
He got rid of some sexual tension with that blast, damn

[Nick@Night]

Johan is going to solidify his status as this years Cy with a dominating performance at Fenway

[EatSleepJeep]

Johan could lead the season sweep.

[Nick@Night]

Falling apart early in the game

[UNLTrpt]

well...THAT was dissapointing.

Hey can't win them all.

And if the bitch sox lose...it will be like this day never happened. :banana

no that's not true...if the bitch sox lose, our magic number for the WC goes down 1 to 4!

[d+ter]

can't win em all......although we come close! :thumbsup

[EatSleepJeep]

I guess he only comfort is Detroit and Chicago lost too. Same as if everybody won, except worse for Chicago this way.

[UglyNakedGuy]

Johan is going to solidify his status as this years Cy with a dominating performance at Fenway


....


And nah, I don't think he had to solidify anything, he is having the best year as a SP in the AL by far and will run away with the Cy Young as is.

[Nick@Night]

....


And nah, I don't think he had to solidify anything, he is having the best year as a SP in the AL by far and will run away with the Cy Young as is.
Horrible proclamation by me about the game last night, but it appears Halladay won't pitch again this season so he's got it wrapped up

[UNLTrpt]

I guess he only comfort is Detroit and Chicago lost too. Same as if everybody won, except worse for Chicago this way.
:thumbsup

hmmmm I thought that our magic # was supposed to go down after the bitch sox lost...:hmmm

[EatSleepJeep]

:thumbsup

hmmmm I thought that our magic # was supposed to go down after the bitch sox lost...:hmmm

Only for the division leader, the Tigers Magic# decreased by one since # of games remaining is one less.

[GavMan33]

I realize I'm overstepping my bounds here posting in a thread for a team I'm not rooting for, but I do have a question. What's the deal with saying bitch sox?

[EatSleepJeep]

I realize I'm overstepping my bounds here posting in a thread for a team I'm not rooting for, but I do have a question. What's the deal with saying bitch sox?

We hate them.
and it's funnier than White Sox.

[GavMan33]

We hate them.
and it's funnier than White Sox.

Hm. Well I hate my own team that has Sox in their name, but I don't call them that. In fact I've never even heard the term before. I guess I gotta get out more....

[d+ter]

i fucking hate the white sox. them and their smug "we deserved it" fans. them and their "he gone" and "you can put it on the board.........YES" i work with a guy who's a big white sox fan. he says, "i'd be happy for you if the twins won the WS, why can't you be happy for us? an AL team won, that should make you happy." no. it doesn't. the fucking white sox won. they didn't cheat (i can admit that) but the way they won demands no respect. just like this year's team...not even going to make the playoffs. when you rely on the long ball and your starting pitching, you win the WS once every 86 years. that is their mentality: they can outmuscle anybody. "we don't need relief pitchers. we don't need a tough guy like aaron rowand, we need homers."

i'm done. and i'm sure i don't speak for all twins fans. so if i come off ignorant, it's just me. not everybody.

[MistreatedLewis]

i fucking hate the white sox. them and their smug "we deserved it" fans. them and their "he gone" and "you can put it on the board.........YES" i work with a guy who's a big white sox fan. he says, "i'd be happy for you if the twins won the WS, why can't you be happy for us? an AL team won, that should make you happy." no. it doesn't. the fucking white sox won. they didn't cheat (i can admit that) but the way they won demands no respect. just like this year's team...not even going to make the playoffs. when you rely on the long ball and your starting pitching, you win the WS once every 86 years. that is their mentality: they can outmuscle anybody. "we don't need relief pitchers. we don't need a tough guy like aaron rowand, we need homers."

i'm done. and i'm sure i don't speak for all twins fans. so if i come off ignorant, it's just me. not everybody.

What's wrong with good starting pitching... not that I'm claiming the Sox have it right now... but I'd sure like a little bit more of that on my Mets

[GavMan33]

i fucking hate the white sox. them and their smug "we deserved it" fans. them and their "he gone" and "you can put it on the board.........YES" i work with a guy who's a big white sox fan. he says, "i'd be happy for you if the twins won the WS, why can't you be happy for us? an AL team won, that should make you happy." no. it doesn't. the fucking white sox won. they didn't cheat (i can admit that) but the way they won demands no respect. just like this year's team...not even going to make the playoffs. when you rely on the long ball and your starting pitching, you win the WS once every 86 years. that is their mentality: they can outmuscle anybody. "we don't need relief pitchers. we don't need a tough guy like aaron rowand, we need homers."

i'm done. and i'm sure i don't speak for all twins fans. so if i come off ignorant, it's just me. not everybody.

Yeah, I'd love some more starting pitching on the Yanks. Tell that to the Red Sox, they'd love some starting pitching. I don't think you come off ignorant, there's just a lot of anger in that statement....

[d+ter]

there's obviously nothing wrong with starting pitching, but -- and this seems especially appropriate in a Twins thread -- what happens when your starters fail you? we didn't have to find out last year, because the white sox starters won them a world series. but we found out this year as the white sox starters failed them to the point that they're at now, and the twins bullpen has carried them through some high-profile injuries.

everybody would love starting pitching, but -- my point was -- you can't put all your chickens in one basket. or whatever. the white sox put all their stock in their starters. and they put all their stock in the long ball. the white sox won the world series last year, in relatively dominant fashion, but it seems to me that the way the team is run, they aren't exactly stocking up for a dynasty. more likely that everything just came together last year.

[UNLTrpt]

I brought the Bitch Sox over here from a minnesota Twins message board. You can't type in White Sox...if you do it automatically comes up bitch sox.

There is that story.

damn. Silva is up, then he's down. Up, then he's down.

And actually Matthew we "technically" are a division leader. We are leading the WC division and I was right it did go down. I saw it at 5 and thought it was supposed to go down to 4 but it was 6 to 5. Now that the bitch sox lost again it's down to 4. If we could only help them out...2 straight wins by us and 2 straight losses by the bitch sox and we've clinched a playoff spot.

[handsareme]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6999

I don't understand, will Mauer still win the batting title?

[d+ter]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6999

I don't understand, will Mauer still win the batting title?
.......they're in different leagues.

[d+ter]

this is what you want to check for major league leaders.

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/stats/league_leaders.jsp?c_id=mlb&baseballScope=mlb&statType=1&sortByStat=AVG&timeSubFrame3=&timeSubFrame=2006&Submit=Submit&timeFrame=1

joe is only .006 ahead of jeter

[handsareme]

.......they're in different leagues.
Are people only making a big deal about Mauer because he's a catcher?

[UNLTrpt]

Twins magic number for the WC is 2.

[UNLTrpt]

a bitch sox loss and a Twins win and we're in the playoffs!

[EatSleepJeep]

Cleveland is beating, and I mean BEATING, the bitchsox as we speak. 14-1 in the 7th. Barring an act of God, I think we chalk that one up.

[Nick@Night]

Cleveland is beating, and I mean BEATING, the bitchsox as we speak. 14-1 in the 7th. Barring an act of God, I think we chalk that one up.
I just talked to God, he said "Put it on the board"

[UNLTrpt]

I just talked to God, he said "Put it on the board"

YES!

[d+ter]

Are people only making a big deal about Mauer because he's a catcher?
plus he's only in his second full season. and a catcher hasn't won a batting title in like a billion years. hometown kid, passed up a full-ride to play QB at FSU...

[d+ter]

YES!
"they gone"

[UNLTrpt]

crank up the dome baby!

[PilotC150]

plus he's only in his second full season. and a catcher hasn't won a batting title in like a billion years. hometown kid, passed up a full-ride to play QB at FSU...
A catcher hasn't won in a long time, and the AL has NEVER had a catcher win the batting title.

On another note:

Congratulations to Torii Hunter on hitting his 30th of the season.

Two 30 HR hitters this year after not having one for 17 (I think) years.

[UNLTrpt]

Mvp!
Mvp!
Mvp!
Mvp!
Mvp!
Mvp!
Mvp!
Mvp!
Mvp!

[UNLTrpt]

welcome to the playoffs Twins fans!

[PilotC150]

And Morneau sure does strengthen his bid for MVP.

Cy Young
MVP
Batting Champ
Gold Glove
.
.
.
World Series?

[GavMan33]

I said it in the MLB thread, but I figured I'd poke my head in on the celebration in here and give a congrats to you guys. Well-deserved postseason berth this year.

[Nick@Night]

A catcher hasn't won in a long time, and the AL has NEVER had a catcher win the batting title.

On another note:

Congratulations to Torii Hunter on hitting his 30th of the season.

Two 30 HR hitters this year after not having one for 17 (I think) years.
1987 was the last time, and we won the series that year.....an omen?

[d+ter]

welcome to the playoffs Twins fans!
welcome back!!

[Nick@Night]

I think we can count Jermaine Dye out of the MVP race, that complete collapse by his team doesn’t make him look very valuable any more.

[EatSleepJeep]

Next stop: the Pennant.

[EddieW33]

Don't forget, this season is dedicated to #34...

What a celebration last night, well deserved, let's still try to get that Division title...

Win Twins!!!

[Nick@Night]

Next stop: the Pennant.
They've certainly got the right vibe going for them to go far

[EatSleepJeep]

Don't forget, this season is dedicated to #34...

All about #34.

[Nick@Night]

All about #34.
I can see Hunter making a Puckett like catch during a critical game of the WS to swing momentum and lead them to the championship. It’ll be like Angels in the outfield, Puck will be out there roaming with him

[UNLTrpt]

all about #34.

We'd really be setting ourselves up nicely if we won tonight.

Keep it up Twins

[d+ter]

joe nathan single-handedly making things interesting...

[tosssweep]

joe nathan single-handedly making things interesting...
Hey, 2 strike outs to finish it off is all it took to make me happy!

[UNLTrpt]

*whew*

that was a close one.

way to keep pace boys.

[Nick@Night]

joe nathan single-handedly making things interesting...
I’m sure some of the guys were a little slow from celebrating last night, Joe included

[UNLTrpt]

Minnesota Twins Fan of the Game from a couple nights ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90eUhKD6Fm8

Oh...and thank you very much Toronto. Take care of business tonight boys.

[Nick@Night]

Minnesota Twins Fan of the Game from a couple nights ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90eUhKD6Fm8

Oh...and thank you very much Toronto. Take care of business tonight boys.
What a great way to make your television debut

[Nick@Night]

Torii was on PTI this afternoon for the 5 good minutes segment

[tosssweep]

Tied for the division lead - THANK YOU Toronto!!! Now let's hope the Royals can get a victory while we sweep the BitchSox :thumbsup :thumbsup

[Nick@Night]

Tied for the division lead - THANK YOU Toronto!!! Now let's hope the Royals can get a victory while we sweep the BitchSox :thumbsup :thumbsup
I have a feeling since the Royals have now hit the 100 loss mark, they'll be so down on their luck the Tigers will probably sweep and since they own the tie breaker will get the division crown. Why can't we be playing the Royals to end the season and Detroit has to play the BitchSox?

[UNLTrpt]

wow. what a comeback. it looked very very much in doubt for a long time.

Tie does us no good. We need a Royals victory or two or three.

[baloneybandit21]

best part of comeback was mauer being the one to get the homerun, cuz my fantasy team could use it on the home stretch

[EatSleepJeep]

I was bouncing off the walls. The Sox got nothing to play for either, they're even more demoralized. Watch the Twins sweep. Detroit has not been playing well recently, this is going to be fun!

[brydro]

I was bouncing off the walls. The Sox got nothing to play for either, they're even more demoralized. Watch the Twins sweep. Detroit has not been playing well recently, this is going to be fun!

EatSleepJeep...It's been such a long time since we had something to talk about, with a very good chance we will talk next week. ;) :multi

[UNLTrpt]

just when you thought this team had done it all...

just when you thought that you had seen everything...

just when you had lost all hope...

just when you thought you had gone through every emotion possible...

just when you had given your all to this team...


...this happens.

What a contrast in eras this game was.

The old veteran. Gutting out performance after performance after performance. Giving every last bit to the franchise that has stayed by him through thick and thin...

and the young star. Up and coming. The future. Coming through in the clutch like many have dreamed that he always would.

I had thought I had seen everything, then I saw Brad Radke and Joe Mauer.

What do you have next for me boys?

[EddieW33]

What do you have next for me boys?

...the AL Title...

...seriously, can this get any crazier? Talk about comebacks...

...Radke in his final regular season start, Mauer did what he needed to maker sure Radke didn't losa his last start - 5 IP, 0 er...let the playoffs begin...

WIN TWINS!!!

[UNLTrpt]

...the AL Title...

...seriously, can this get any crazier? Talk about comebacks...

...Radke in his final regular season start, Mauer did what he needed to maker sure Radke didn't losa his last start - 5 IP, 0 er...let the playoffs begin...

WIN TWINS!!!

I thought it was crazy enough that we were battling back into this race...and then to tie for 1st place...this late in the season, on that kinda game?

Enough to make a grown man weep.

[Nick@Night]

I thought it was crazy enough that we were battling back into this race...and then to tie for 1st place...this late in the season, on that kinda game?

Enough to make a grown man weep.
If we win the world series I'm calling in sick to work the next day

[UNLTrpt]

I can't stop watching the Mauer HR and the walk off single.:o

[EatSleepJeep]

If we win the world series I'm calling in sick to work the next day


i wouldn't tell them i was too sick to work, I'd tell them I was to well to work...

[Nick@Night]

Tough fucking game tonight, thought they were going to summon some of the magic from last night and win the game in the 9th

[EatSleepJeep]

Dammit.

[MistreatedLewis]

If Jeter wins the MVP it'll be a crime.

[EatSleepJeep]

If Jeter wins the MVP it'll be a crime.


brace yourself for the worst, the wankers always seem to get the benefit of the doubt.

[Nick@Night]

It looks like the Royals are trying to do their part that we get a third shot at winning the division, 8-6 right now.

[d+ter]

It looks like the Royals are trying to do their part that we get a third shot at winning the division, 8-6 right now.
these last two games have been fun but very hard to watch. especially friday night.

[PilotC150]

Well I don't see the White Sox sweeping us, so I think we'll win tomorrow (they should come prepared).

But I REALLY don't see the Royals sweeping the Tigers, which is now what is necessary in order for us to take the Division now.

[EatSleepJeep]

AL Central Champs!

[Nick@Night]

But I REALLY don't see the Royals sweeping the Tigers, which is now what is necessary in order for us to take the Division now.
Thanks for being wrong

[PilotC150]

Thanks for being wrong
You're welcome.

I'm thanking myself right now, too.

This is absolutely amazing!

Anybody gonna be at the rally tomorrow evening? I'll be there, no question.

It's gonna be so much fun. This is just amazing!

[Pannagpamp]

Can you believe this!!

Watching the Royals sweep the Tigers to give us the win was unreal.

I'm hoping to be down at the rally tomorrow.

Bring on the A's.

[d+ter]

i won't be at the rally but i came up to watch the weekend series.

Win Twins!!

[Nick@Night]

This is a team of destiny

[PilotC150]

This is a team of destiny
Morneau with 34 homeruns......

[EatSleepJeep]

Morneau with 34 homeruns......

:angel

[Nick@Night]

John Kruk and Jeff Brantley are the worst guys to argue baseball I have ever seen. They were talking about MVP and they bashed Morneau because he is no Jeter. Brantley brought up last season and how Morneau didnt produce....that was last season, asshole. Anyone see this on BBT?

[Nick@Night]

Karl Ravich (sp) is the only guy on our side from BBT, he thinks we are going to beat the Dodgers. The two Yankee lovers of course picked NY to win, while the one guy who actually backed Morneau (the guy with the white hair) picks the A's to win it.

[yoda462]

Anyone going to the games on Tuesday or Wednesday?

[UNLTrpt]

this season has just been absolutely unreal. un-fucking-real. The thought of us becoming AL Central Champs is beyond my wildest dreams in June and July. Hell...August.

I can't wait for the playoffs.

[PilotC150]

this season has just been absolutely unreal. un-fucking-real. The thought of us becoming AL Central Champs is beyond my wildest dreams in June and July. Hell...August.

I can't wait for the playoffs.
My roommate made the call about a month and half ago when we were at a game. He pointed at the AL Central banner and said "I guarantee there will be a 2006 up there when the season is done."

It came down to the 12th inning of the last game of the season in Detroit, but he was right.

[handsareme]

Hooray! This is what I kept telling my RD since the beginning of the year:
(Me knocking on something.)
Me: "Chris, guess what that is."
Chris: "..."
Me: "The Twins knocking on your door."

[UNC41]

It was absolutely unreal at the Metrodome today. One of the greatest sports moments I've ever witnessed. About 35,000 strong stayed around to watch the Tigers choke on the Jumbotron. Simply amazing.

[UNLTrpt]

My roommate made the call about a month and half ago when we were at a game. He pointed at the AL Central banner and said "I guarantee there will be a 2006 up there when the season is done."

It came down to the 12th inning of the last game of the season in Detroit, but he was right.

your roomate had a lot less faith in the Tigers than I did. I didn't think it was possible for us to catch them with them playing the Royals 7 times in the last 10 games. Torii is sending the Royals a case of Dom. That's nice of him...the least we could do.

[justinandimcool]

I think the A's match up real well with the Twins rotation-wise. They just don't have Santana however. Twins in 5.

[d+ter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqzX4YTA754

[handsareme]

For September:
Boof is the AL Rookie of the Month
Santana's the AL Pitcher of the Month

[EatSleepJeep]

Happy ALDS Day Everybody!
:bounce

[UNLTrpt]

got my twins tshirt and sweatshirt on. although I'm relegated to watching the live stats

[EddieW33]

Got the TV here at work, going to lunch with boss to watch some of the game...:multi :multi :multi

WIN TWINS!!!

[EatSleepJeep]

i am forced to listen to mlb audio streaming on my cell. This is such BS.

[EddieW33]

i am forced to listen to mlb audio streaming on my cell. This is such BS.

Are you feeling ok? you look a little pale, maybe you shoudl take it easy the next couple of days. I think you should go home, get some r & r, have some soup and start the "healing process"...

...or, you could just go for lunch, and call in saying you are throwing up everywhere, you think it may be from the spinich you ate at lunch...:cool

[UNLTrpt]

Are you feeling ok? you look a little pale, maybe you shoudl take it easy the next couple of days. I think you should go home, get some r & r, have some soup and start the "healing process"...

...or, you could just go for lunch, and call in saying you are throwing up everywhere, you think it may be from the spinich you ate at lunch...:cool

:lol

edit: go to the resturant and say "gimmie all the spinich you have! hurry! the game is about start!

[d+ter]

got my sky-blue twins shirt (for signing up for a Citi card at the dome) on under my mauer jersey.

i might break down and actually get out my laptop during class...i have class from 11-12:15 and 12:30-1:45. or i might skip the 12:30 class. we'll see.

matthew, how do you listen through your cell? i have cingular, and the mlb.com audio package. speaking of, does the one i bought during the season work in the playoffs?

[Nick@Night]

Hate, hate, hate being at work today, the closer it gets to game time the angrier I get.

[jeffrey13]

Hate, hate, hate being at work today, the closer it gets to game time the angrier I get.

I hear ya. I was going to go to the game, but cant now because of a meeting that I have to lead. At least I am going to the game tomorrow.

Let's go Twins!

[EddieW33]

No Garza, the added Perkins to post-season roster...interesting, they think they will need a short reliever vs. Garza who could come in and give a few meaningful innings...

Oh well, not too worried, there are enough pitchers to carry the starters if they run into problems...

I am soooooooooo pumped right now, must go turn on TV and make sure we get descent reception here at office...

It rules that my boss is as big a Twins fan as I am...

WIN TWINS!!!!

[EatSleepJeep]

I Just Signed Up For The Mlb Audio Through Sprint, But The Games Still Have Not Popped Up On Screen Yet. It's 5.99 Per Month.

[jeffrey13]

No Garza, the added Perkins to post-season roster...interesting, they think they will need a short reliever vs. Garza who could come in and give a few meaningful innings...

Oh well, not too worried, there are enough pitchers to carry the starters if they run into problems...

I am soooooooooo pumped right now, must go turn on TV and make sure we get descent reception here at office...

It rules that my boss is as big a Twins fan as I am...

WIN TWINS!!!!

I dont know if I like that move. Garza had been pitching ok, before the last start against the White Sox. Maybe Perkins will come in and be like K-Rod a few years ago for the Angels. i wouldnt count on it though. I am going to have to sneak out of work for a while and catch as much of the game as I can.

[EatSleepJeep]

mlb audio through sprint is not featuring today's game. luckily it's on KXNO.

[Nick@Night]

Rondell White!!!

[jrh83]

Come on twins

[d+ter]

you've gotta be fist fucking me

[UNLTrpt]

way to impatient at the plate today.

[d+ter]

have you been watching it? i just got back from class. i saw the first two runs on gamecast and this last one.

FUCK

[jmhawk1]

what is going on with the Twins??? Grrrrrr. we need to get Crain out of there. FUCK!

[jmhawk1]

Where is Neshak?

[d+ter]

here he comes.

[jmhawk1]

thank god!!!

[UNLTrpt]

have you been watching it? i just got back from class. i saw the first two runs on gamecast and this last one.

FUCK

no. I don't have TV at home or work. I've been watching gamecast. it just seems were jumping on the first ball all day.

[jmhawk1]

strikeout!

[d+ter]

fuck you marco scutaro

[jmhawk1]

i hate the espn announcers. they suck. bring in bert and dick

[d+ter]

: puts on mental rally hat

[d+ter]

i get so fucking nervous having to watch on gamecast...i hate this

[jmhawk1]

Yes!!!! Triple!!!

[d+ter]

base hit.

[jmhawk1]

good job cuddyer!

[d+ter]

fuck yes. FUCK YES. we still got that dome magic.

[UNLTrpt]

i get so fucking nervous having to watch on gamecast...i hate this

I know it's like "In play, no out" it could be a nubber or like cuddyer just hit a triple.

[d+ter]

dammmmmmit morneau. PATIENCE!!!

[jrh83]

You can do it

[d+ter]

what happened?

[d+ter]

somebody with a TV please update us on this last inning, Thanks!

[d+ter]

Fuck Fuck Fuck

[UNLTrpt]

looks like they got the run in but Torri is out on the play

[jrh83]

Game over white flyed out

[UNLTrpt]

and that's the game

[d+ter]

fuck

[d+ter]

work so hard for home field then blow it. oh well, we all knew it wasn't going to be a sweep.

[Nick@Night]

Frank Thomas, you have proved your point

[UNC41]

Why bring in Crain in the 9th? Why? Let Santana stay in. Throw Neshek or Nathan. Why?

[jmudmbphan]

deeeerekkk jeeeterrrr

[d+ter]

Why bring in Crain in the 9th? Why? Let Santana stay in. Throw Neshek or Nathan. Why?
good question. neshek's got that grade BAA against righties.

[EatSleepJeep]

I feel neshek could have handled Thomas. Even if he did make contact, Neshek's delivery would have brought the ball across the plate and away from Thomas' inside power. Crain just doesn't have the credentials to handle that 9th inning.

[EddieW33]

Neshek would have only pitched to Thomas, then they would have had to bringin Reyes...either way, it didn't happenthat way.

A team that has been playing such fundementally sound baseball made a few key mistakes in the field, on the base paths & at the plate. Let's move on, and win tomorrow. Radke has had a good history at Oakland, so we need to take one at that POS of a stadium (I thought the dome was bad) in Oak-town and come home and finish the job.

Tough game when you have 2 wonderful pitchers out there...

WIN TWINS!!!

[justinandimcool]

I want to come and be sad with you all :(