40 thoughts on “Game 105: Royals at Twins”

1. The Royals broadcast keeps focusing on the bird on the field, like it's going to become important later.

   1. Is it by any chance a blue-breasted MacGuffin?

      1. A red Herringfinch.

         1. chekhov's robin

2. Oh hey, game! 2-0 Royals after two innings.

3. bases load, 1 out. THIS ENDS ONLY ONE WAY

   TWINS BASEBALL!!

4. Is mlb.com having issues for anyone else? (downforeveryoneorjustme said it's up, but it's not a 404 that I'm getting).

   1. I get horrible problems as work with gameday not actively updating.
      I often have to go to cbssports.com (which gives me the same problems for their score tracker) and refresh the simpler HTML Play-by-play and Boxscore.

5. Mauer gets a ribbi.

   1. Hard to believe he only has 36 on the year.

      Wait, no it isn't.

   2. I didn't even know he was Jewish.

6. MOUNTIE!!!!!!!!!!

7. You see, Yankees/Orioles/Pirates? You should have traded for Justin Morneau.

8. Scott Blackburn is getting pretty annoying.

   1. He just wants the Twins to be in good position to draft his replacement.

   2. He needs to be removed from the rotation. And I am fully aware that whoever they call up is unlikely to be a whole hell of a lot better but I don't particularly care at this point.

      1. Rochester – LHP Andrew Albers - 6 GS, 4-2, 2.23 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 40.1 IP, 32 H, 8 BB, 36 K

         Albers was the June winner in this category and he was about as good in July. There is no question that the 27-year-old has been the most consistent starting pitcher in the upper levels of the Twins organization (including the big leagues). Like Lee, Albers has now finished July with back-to-back complete games. He also ends July as the International League leader in strikeouts. Overall, Albers is 11-5 with a 2.86 ERA in 22 starts. Although he doesn’t throw terribly hard, he has 116 strikeouts in 132 innings. One hopes that at some point this year Albers will get an opportunity to make his big league debut with the Twins.
         -Seth Stohs

         1. Jeff agrees.

      2. Cole DeVries, if for no other reason than the LiveJournal.

9. KC has had two bases loaded no outs already this game; I can't remember the last time the Twins have loaded the bases with ANY count

   1. Minnesota - Kansas City
      8:10 PM, July 31, 2013
      Bottom of 6th
      J Mauer singled to right center.
      J Morneau singled to left, J Mauer to second.
      R Doumit singled to right, J Mauer to third, J Morneau to second.

      1. So, a month ago.

   2. They loaded the bases in the bottom of the second with one out.

      1. WW

         1. You didn't say it had been a long time, just that you couldn't remember it.

10. Damn. Nice catch.

11. Are we still leading the majors in DP turned? Because I think we're trying for the single game record for DP attempts not turned.

12. Yeah, this game is starting to suck.

13. I'll give Dazzle this: he's not afraid to point out when there's poor execution by the Twins. I just wish he didn't have as many opportunities.

14. Swizzlestick has the most thankless job in baseball. Mop-up pitcher for a terrible team.

    1. yeah, it's easier to be a groundskeeper when the lawn isn't thin and weed infested. And showing signs of grubs.

    2. tossup: Swarzak or Pressly

15. Man, the starting pitching.

16. Time to shave some hos

17. Tejada takes away a pussy single from Mauer. Boo.

18. My son's at this game with his buddy. At least the weather is nice.

19. The plus is that Hochevar can get a save.

    1. Except he isn't given the chance.

20. Say goodnight, Gracie.

21. Yes, this game was kind of depressing. But the Twins showed they will not stand for this! They acted! They made strong roster moves! That shows that this setback, while disheartening, was merely temporary! We'll just have to settle for 102-60!

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