26 thoughts on “May 12, 2017: Stupid Internal Clock”

1. I don't even care if this doesn't hold up:

   The Twins' Miguel Sano on pace for: 47 homers, 125 runs, 152 RBI, 131 walks.

   — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) May 12, 2017

   1. His current OPS of 1.108 would set a franchise record for a full season.

   2. The franchise record for RBIs in a season is 140 by Killebrew in 1969, which was the year he also hit a franchise-record 49 home runs for the second time.

   3. Sano also on pace for 88.8 extra-base hits. The franchise record is 84 by Oliva in 1964.

2. I read this in Posnanski (who was quoting Gleeman), updated through last night:
   2017 Twins: 17-14 (May 11th)
   2016 Twins: 17-40 (June 7th)

   1. Hope that's more of a reference than a challenge for the current squad!

   2. I wish comparisons were made to 2015 and not 2016. I don't feel wonderful comparing to that atrocity. Matter of fact, we should have the standings for all the seasons since Joe was promoted.

      1. 2015 Twins: 18-14 (May 11th)

      2. How about a chart?

         

         1. I'm liking this feature.

            1. maybe winning percentage instead or something so that the vertical axis deltas are more pronounced?

               1. I could do games above or below .500.

                  1. that would work great. maybe include a couple of the notable years too, like 2006, 2008, or 2009

                     1. nevermind -- looks great

               2. 

                  I added in 2010 to show a good season.

3. The jalapeno requested some help this morning with a rather unusual sports-themed t-shirt:

   'Spoiler'	SelectShow

   It's not as cool as Jeff A's half-and-half shirt, but it'll have to do the job for now.

4. Is anyone on Music Day?

   1. I was just about to put up a placeholder post, but if you've got some content, by all means, take it.

      1. Not seeing it, I went ahead and put it up anyway.

5. I hear the Yankmes are retiring a number this weekend.

   RE2PECT.

   1. Yup. You can vote for your favorite Jeter moment too.

      1. Jeter: Hey, kid, catch.

         Jeter: [tosses Gatorade bottle in extreme slow motion]

         Kid: [smiles broadly]

         Gatorade Bottle: [sails over kid's head]

         Slow Fade to Fin Panel: "#E6ELLENCE"

6. Hey, Effectively Wild answered one of my questions on Wednesday. I'm practically famous!

   1. I heard the name and wondered if it was the right Beau. Not that I remember which question it was now.

      1. How high of a percentage of all plate appearances would have to end in a three true outcome before you guys would see the game as broken?

7. 2017 AL Leaderboard, Sano Edition:

   BA: 12th (.304)
   OBP: 1st (.441)
   SLG: 4th (.667)
   OPS: 2nd (1.108)
   OPS+: 2nd (.205)
   WAR: 10th (1.8)
   Offensive WAR: 2nd (2.0)
   Runs: 3rd (24)
   RBI: 2nd (29)
   BOB: 2nd (25)

   With a little work, this guy could be good.

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