Took me a few paragraphs to understand why this was "pretty cool" ... glad I stuck with the read. It is pretty cool.
I was getting tired and had to get to bed when the Eight Legged Freaks scored their fifth run. With the way they've been playing and with the reliever parade (further proof that parades suck) that Molitor staged, I was shocked, shocked!, to see they pulled that one out.
I've been waiting for them to get back to town so I could see one more game at the Bullseye, but once they've clinched there's nothing to play for. Time to decide whether to splurge is even worth it (especially with the Milkmaid between jobs) when they may not field a major league team.
Well, with two more games against the Clevelands and the Angels having two more against the White Sox, there is the very real possibility that they will clinch against Detroit on Friday.
The Twins are 6-1 in Cleveland, and 1-9 against them at home, this season. They're totally going to clinch today or tomorrow.
Ha! I really should have looked up those records. It's a good thing Cleveland will have home field when the twins play then in the divisional round.
I'm just hoping that their success against the Clevelands in Cleveland doesn't allow the Astros to get the top seed. I like their chances against Cleveland in a 5 gamer way more than against the Astros.
It's looking like I'll have 3 SRO tickets for Thursday's day game if anyone wants them.
I do, I do. If only I were in town.
After Encarnacion hit his homer, I figured I'd stop watching thinking that their bullpen would close it out. I did some Bible time with the kids (Fruits of the Spirit - Love), sent them to bed, and checked on the game. I got the alert that Buxton single in a run to extend their lead. WHA?! Then I saw the alert about Dozier's HR. So apparently when they get behind next Tuesday, I'll break out the Bible and teach the kids about the Patience Fruit of the Spirit.
"One is the magic-est number that you'll ever do..."
I love Hildy's reaction after the Buxton catch last night: "What the....?"
Just an incredible catch. He's Awesome with a capital A, baby!
That play had a 24% catch probability. I don't know if there's a catch probability lower than 50% for Buxton.
According to the FB, six years ago today was the only game I've attended at Target field -- loss #99. I've attended more Twins games at New Busch than Target. Speaking of, looks like the two Twins interleague games in town are the day we return from our European trip, and the next day. :/
That's the game I met up with you and your brother?
Yes it is. Can you believe six years? I think you had a significant event around then, too 😉
I received a friendly wager with another bb card collector on one of the blogs; whomever loses the wild card game sends the other a bunch of cards. I took him on, and responded "May the luckiest team win!" I just hope Phil Cuzzi isn't tabbed for this one :/
What happens if they both lose?
The Yanks and the Twins? Heads will a'splode, I guess.
It suggested that about 70 percent of American adults, 154 million, had actually ventured outside to watch in person as the moon blocked out the sun.
I think this is where Rhu_Ru says, "Told you so."
And in Minneapolis it rained. 🙁
Well, yes, but how many watched the total eclipse? THAT'S the money shot.
Astronomy posted this, and said 88% of Americans. There's something missing there, or bad math.
American adults. That means 244 million total adults. Census Bureau says 325 million total Americans so that puts adults at 75% of the population.
Having seen the total one myself, I am now in full agreement. There is no comparison between a partial and total eclipse.
...winning 'em over, one person at a time...
I prefer "...showing them the light, one person at a time..."
well then, "coronal glow" at least
I slept through it.
There's been a pretty loud silence about the illness forced Big Sexy from the game after one inning last night. Anybody hear anything new about it?
Its a little studied affliction known as non-playoff-rosteritis.
I think he'd be on the playoff roster, not for the Yankees, but for the next series. Who else will be the fourth starter? Mejia? Gee? Aaron Slegers? I'm not thrilled about throwing Colon out there in the playoffs, but I don't know what better fourth starter option they have.
I would have said Mejia before he got hurt, but I see your point. Colon just always feels like he's on that ledge of falling into a hittable abyss.
Maybe he wants to go out with a bang? I'm fine with him throwing a no-hitter in Game 4 of the World Series to complete the sweep.
I would be ok with this.
Is Mejia injured again?
No, he's back, but he hasn't looked particularly sharp since his return.
Heh, I saw that grand slam live. I looked a lot like Homer in "Homer at the Bat" when he called his shot (which I can not find a clip of). Looked over at my step dad and told him Dozier was gonna blast one well over the left field wall.
I imagine the Dodgers would probably rather have Dozier than Logan Forsythe.
But would we rather have De León?
Time will tell, I suppose. Right now, I'm going to say "nah".
This was ... hmm. I don't really agree with his "Argument for bad" segment. Be it the Wild Card or the Wild Card Play In game - there has to be a line between in the playoffs or out, and the relative drop-off between the records of the Astros/Spiders/Red Sox/Yankees (W/L or Run Differential, whatever) and the rest of the field isn't as important to me as the August the Twins put together. If a team plays .500 baseball, and then rips off an awesome month that puts them in position to play into the postseason, why is that a bad thing?
The difference between quality over a whole season vs. just the playoffs includes many other variables. Injuries, trades, call-ups, improvement of young players all change a team over time.
This year, for example, the Twins had a -72 run differential before August 1, and were +96 after. So are they a good team? That depends. If you look at their whole year, they weren’t that good. But they’re pretty good now!
Their bullpen was literally the worst in the league; it’s been bolstered by several minor-league call-ups.
Their starting pitching was horrendous; but many of those pitchers who got shelled, leading to that horrible first half run differential, aren’t on the team now.
They also had startling improvements in their younger players. They have more innings played by people under 25 than any other team, and several made huge strides.
They also have new coaches and use analytics now. Their talented youngsters used to lead the league in swings out of the strike zone. As a group, they dramatically improved their plate discipline, and their potential was unleashed. I’ve never seen anything like it.
People below call this a “fluke.” Could be. They could all regress. But it doesn’t look random to me. Rosario always had great hands, but he swung at everything. Somebody got through to him. And what’s happening is exactly what’s supposed to happen when a disciplined player lays off the bad pitches and makes a pitcher come over the plate. The old regime used to encourage people to stay aggressive; this one encourages them to wait for a pitch to hit. And it works.
The twins have led the AL in runs scored in the second half, and are now third for the whole season. If that’s a fluke, it’s a lot of flukes all occurring at the same time. At some point you have to say they’re just good.
Jose Altuve is the fifth player in 70 years to knock out four consecutive 200-hit seasons. Who are the other four players who managed this hit parade?
Damn. One for four, and the one was an afterthought.
Coming to Minny this weekend for T.C. marathon (NBBW running on Sunday, I'm just doing the 5K on Saturday).
We're thinking of parking in St. Paul by the Union Depot station, then taking light rail over to the Capitol for the start of the 5K (and similar pattern for Sunday marathon).
I've never taken light rail in MN. How much does it cost? Do you need to buy a token or suchat?
You won't be traveling during rush hour, so train fare will be $1.75 each on Saturday and $2.00 each on Sunday. (A fare increase goes into effect Oct. 1. Lucky you!) You can buy tickets from a ticket machine on the platform using cash or credit card. More info here.
Hugh Hefner has died.
I don't know that we can say "at least he's gone to a better place."
I must have been in third or fourth grade when my dad bought a big box of magazines at an auction, paid a buck for the whole thing. It was mostly Outdoor Life and Field and Stream and Sports Illustrated. The box sat in the garage for several days before my brothers and I started digging around in it and discovered the buried Playboys at the bottom. We managed to keep them secret for about a week before we got found out and the magazines were confiscated, but that sure was one educational week.
that sure was one educational week.
I'm certain that you're referring to the articles.
This is pretty cool from a fringe players' perspective. Antoan Richardson was in the Twins minor leagues in 2013 and had perhaps his best season.
Took me a few paragraphs to understand why this was "pretty cool" ... glad I stuck with the read. It is pretty cool.
I was getting tired and had to get to bed when the Eight Legged Freaks scored their fifth run. With the way they've been playing and with the reliever parade (further proof that parades suck) that Molitor staged, I was shocked, shocked!, to see they pulled that one out.
I've been waiting for them to get back to town so I could see one more game at the Bullseye, but once they've clinched there's nothing to play for. Time to decide whether to splurge is even worth it (especially with the Milkmaid between jobs) when they may not field a major league team.
Well, with two more games against the Clevelands and the Angels having two more against the White Sox, there is the very real possibility that they will clinch against Detroit on Friday.
The Twins are 6-1 in Cleveland, and 1-9 against them at home, this season. They're totally going to clinch today or tomorrow.
Ha! I really should have looked up those records. It's a good thing Cleveland will have home field when the twins play then in the divisional round.
I'm just hoping that their success against the Clevelands in Cleveland doesn't allow the Astros to get the top seed. I like their chances against Cleveland in a 5 gamer way more than against the Astros.
It's looking like I'll have 3 SRO tickets for Thursday's day game if anyone wants them.
I do, I do. If only I were in town.
After Encarnacion hit his homer, I figured I'd stop watching thinking that their bullpen would close it out. I did some Bible time with the kids (Fruits of the Spirit - Love), sent them to bed, and checked on the game. I got the alert that Buxton single in a run to extend their lead. WHA?! Then I saw the alert about Dozier's HR. So apparently when they get behind next Tuesday, I'll break out the Bible and teach the kids about the Patience Fruit of the Spirit.
"One is the magic-est number that you'll ever do..."
I love Hildy's reaction after the Buxton catch last night: "What the....?"
Just an incredible catch. He's Awesome with a capital A, baby!
That play had a 24% catch probability. I don't know if there's a catch probability lower than 50% for Buxton.
fan ejected from Yankee stadium for tipping pitches
That's a new one, but I endorse the ejection.
According to the FB, six years ago today was the only game I've attended at Target field -- loss #99. I've attended more Twins games at New Busch than Target. Speaking of, looks like the two Twins interleague games in town are the day we return from our European trip, and the next day. :/
That's the game I met up with you and your brother?
Yes it is. Can you believe six years? I think you had a significant event around then, too 😉
I received a friendly wager with another bb card collector on one of the blogs; whomever loses the wild card game sends the other a bunch of cards. I took him on, and responded "May the luckiest team win!" I just hope Phil Cuzzi isn't tabbed for this one :/
What happens if they both lose?
The Yanks and the Twins? Heads will a'splode, I guess.
Rick Pitino seems like a good guy.
He knew nothing! Rogue assistant coaches!
He knew that woman in the restaurant. Biblically.
I'm just glad Calipari is clean!
Muh-hahaha!
Colonel Klink in response: Dismissed!
215 million Americans watched eclipse.
I think this is where Rhu_Ru says, "Told you so."
And in Minneapolis it rained. 🙁
Well, yes, but how many watched the total eclipse? THAT'S the money shot.
Astronomy posted this, and said 88% of Americans. There's something missing there, or bad math.
American adults. That means 244 million total adults. Census Bureau says 325 million total Americans so that puts adults at 75% of the population.
Having seen the total one myself, I am now in full agreement. There is no comparison between a partial and total eclipse.
...winning 'em over, one person at a time...
I prefer "...showing them the light, one person at a time..."
well then, "coronal glow" at least
I slept through it.
There's been a pretty loud silence about the illness forced Big Sexy from the game after one inning last night. Anybody hear anything new about it?
Its a little studied affliction known as non-playoff-rosteritis.
I think he'd be on the playoff roster, not for the Yankees, but for the next series. Who else will be the fourth starter? Mejia? Gee? Aaron Slegers? I'm not thrilled about throwing Colon out there in the playoffs, but I don't know what better fourth starter option they have.
I would have said Mejia before he got hurt, but I see your point. Colon just always feels like he's on that ledge of falling into a hittable abyss.
Maybe he wants to go out with a bang? I'm fine with him throwing a no-hitter in Game 4 of the World Series to complete the sweep.
I would be ok with this.
Is Mejia injured again?
No, he's back, but he hasn't looked particularly sharp since his return.
Too much Stadium Mustard?
And not enough mustard in his pitches
Interesting Fangraphs article on Dozier's hitting- you know, if you're interested in reading that sort of thing.
Heh, I saw that grand slam live. I looked a lot like Homer in "Homer at the Bat" when he called his shot (which I can not find a clip of). Looked over at my step dad and told him Dozier was gonna blast one well over the left field wall.
I imagine the Dodgers would probably rather have Dozier than Logan Forsythe.
But would we rather have De León?
Time will tell, I suppose. Right now, I'm going to say "nah".
The Twins are taking over Fangraphs!
This was ... hmm. I don't really agree with his "Argument for bad" segment. Be it the Wild Card or the Wild Card Play In game - there has to be a line between in the playoffs or out, and the relative drop-off between the records of the Astros/Spiders/Red Sox/Yankees (W/L or Run Differential, whatever) and the rest of the field isn't as important to me as the August the Twins put together. If a team plays .500 baseball, and then rips off an awesome month that puts them in position to play into the postseason, why is that a bad thing?
Jose Altuve is the fifth player in 70 years to knock out four consecutive 200-hit seasons. Who are the other four players who managed this hit parade?
I only knew this because I got the alert on my phone I would've had B and D.
In all honesty, that alert was where I got this from myself.
All more recent guys. That can't be right.
So we count 199 as 200 now? Or is there a specific reason for inclusion there?
He had 199 in 1985, so he could have had 5 straight.
Ah. I understand now.
Maybe SABR or whoever does these types of things can retroactively give Puck a hit instead of a Reached on Error.
Late, but playing:
Damn. One for four, and the one was an afterthought.
Coming to Minny this weekend for T.C. marathon (NBBW running on Sunday, I'm just doing the 5K on Saturday).
We're thinking of parking in St. Paul by the Union Depot station, then taking light rail over to the Capitol for the start of the 5K (and similar pattern for Sunday marathon).
I've never taken light rail in MN. How much does it cost? Do you need to buy a token or suchat?
You won't be traveling during rush hour, so train fare will be $1.75 each on Saturday and $2.00 each on Sunday. (A fare increase goes into effect Oct. 1. Lucky you!) You can buy tickets from a ticket machine on the platform using cash or credit card. More info here.
Hugh Hefner has died.
I don't know that we can say "at least he's gone to a better place."
I must have been in third or fourth grade when my dad bought a big box of magazines at an auction, paid a buck for the whole thing. It was mostly Outdoor Life and Field and Stream and Sports Illustrated. The box sat in the garage for several days before my brothers and I started digging around in it and discovered the buried Playboys at the bottom. We managed to keep them secret for about a week before we got found out and the magazines were confiscated, but that sure was one educational week.
that sure was one educational week.
I'm certain that you're referring to the articles.
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