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September 20, 2017: Funky

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I saw Moya pitch for the first time last night. I dig it. Especially that weird twitching right before he goes into the wind-up.
 
 
 

I prefer the Twins to end their season by...

  • a close loss to the Yankees in the wildcard game. (71%, 12 Votes)
  • a blowout loss to the Yankees in the wildcard game. (18%, 3 Votes)
  • missing the wildcard game. (12%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 17

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24 thoughts on “September 20, 2017: Funky”

    3. I voted blowout. I couldn't take a close loss, and figure making the playoffs and immediately getting blasted out has the same effect on the FO as missing it by a game or two anyway.

      1. Hmm, I want to change my answer now. I voted close loss because I don't think the Twins are as good as the Yankees (even though I want to punch Gardner's stupid face), but figured I'd feel better about it if they were competitive. But if its a blowout I can find something else to do instead of waiting for the inevitable crushing defeat.

  2. The Yankees are only 3 games back of the Red Sox, which is even a smaller lead than the Cubs over the Brewers. Unfortunately, the Red Sox don't play the Yankees anymore, but they do finish the season with 4 games against the Astros. It will be interesting to see how the teams approach that since they could very easily play each other in the ALDS. The Yankees end the season playing the Jays and the Rays and a makeup game vs. KC. If the Yankees surpass Boston, the Red Sox would likely want to start Chris Sale, who the Twins have pretty much owned the last couple years.

    1. I don't think how poorly he did in 2015 counts for much this year. They did poorly against him in May of 2016 but did quite well in his last start of 2016. But, that's 2016. He owned the Twins in his most recent start of this year. The Twins did well against him in May (again May 7), scoring four runs in six innings despite striking out ten times, but they promptly gave up the lead after tying and still lost, 17-6. I wouldn't bet on the success of 2015 carrying on still.

  3. So it seems like most people are rightly picking close loss. Would you rather see

    1)Walk-off homer by Chase Headley against Belisle
    2)Chapman mowing down Adrianza, Castro, and Grossman

    1. One of those involves losing a late tie instead of failing to overcome a slim lead, and the first easily enables maximum douchery from Michael Kay & John Sterling, so I think it's pretty clear which one to choose.

    2. I've liked everything I've heard about Neshek over the years, but it sounds like he needs to try a little empathy here and not take it so personal knowing that Greinke has had some pretty severe social anxiety issues (which he even admits to).

      1. ... I guess ... maybe he perceived Pat's follow-up ask to be a bit forward or somehow encroaching on his personal space, but that's no excuse to be a dick.

        1. I guess what I'm saying is that, knowing of his anxiety issues, it's entirely likely he didn't react that way on purpose, he maybe just can't help it. I mean, Neshek himself, as zoomx said below, couldn't help himself from publicly airing his grievance. It just seems a little gross to do that to someone with known difficulties.

    3. First read this as Zack Granite and thought "what is his issue with Granite?" I have always loved Pat Neshek. Not sure I agree with his decision to roast Greinke in a forum though. I get why he is upset, but seems a little over the top to bash him publicly.

      1. Agreed. No reason not take the high road on this one. It's not like Zack went out of his way to embarrass Pat or anything. He just rudely rebuffed him. Not the worst crime.

      2. Full disclosure: I am not a baseball card collector, due to the fact that my parents sold my entire collection at a yard sale for $10 when I as 11 years old. Lost all interest at that point. As a result, I have little empathy for the plight of Neshek's hobby.

        1. I like to collect autographed cards, but I don't do "IP" (in person) or "TTM" (through the mail) autographs -- too often they are just turned around and sold on eBay, and I can see why a player would frown on that. I only collect the certified autographed cards as produced by the card company itself. I personally would much rather have autographs on my game day program (which Neshek has done for me) or ticket stub.

          I get the impression that Neshek wouldn't have necessarily been public about this until Greinke lowered the "kid" comment

          1. this last was my thought, particularly in light of Neshek's tragic family history with his first child and, almost, his second.

      1. I subscribed this morning, which honestly, I may have done even without the charity benefit. That's gravy. I know I can get baseball content anywhere, but I like his writing, and o prefer to promote the careers of those I know, even if only tangentially.

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