Randy Dobnak
vs
Daniel Norris
Dobnak continues his improbable year. I don't know if the Twins juggled his position in the rotation to have him start around his wedding this Saturday, but that's how it is. Regular rest dictates his next start would be Monday so he's ready for a Game 1 (unlikely) start.
I've seen a lot of speculation that he's being prepped for a game 2 start. That would be quite a story for him.
Also, my brother's getting married in Vancouver next week, and I've looked it over, and the only game of the ALDS I'd be able to for sure watch would be game 5.
So.....that sucks.
your brother is not a Twins fan?
Considering how long in advance weddings are scheduled, perhaps he is?
If it was my wedding I'd make sure a TV was added at all times and locations
I'm just saying a year and a half ago you might not have been too terribly concerned about the ALDS.
No. And I'd find a way to add a TV.
Then again, I planned my wedding for six weeks and did it for under $500 in my backyard with 10 people
I definitely wish I'd done that. My sister in law is getting married next year and wants to save like 24k for it, and that is just nuts.
When Mrs. A and I got married in 1989, I deliberately chose Oct. 28 because it was a week after the World Series would be over, even if it lasted seven games. As you may recall, however, 1989 was the year of the earthquake series. They delayed the series several days, so game four (which turned out to be the last game) was played the same day we got married. We arranged for a TV to be in the reception area so everyone who was interested (which obviously included me) could watch the game.
Memorial Day weekend, 1988. No playoff conflicts!
Two years for Dobnak!
Since you're in Canada, you might be completely out of market and be able to use MLB.tv's postseason streaming. Once the postseason starts, you can review the international options.
international options = Bundesliga
Don't think MLB.tv is allowed to stream any postseason games.
It has internationally in the past.
One hit and one unearned run over six innings is a good final showcase for that start.
Called it.
Well, I said game 3, but ...
Called it.
That was game 1. I guess take the average?
Three outs, guys. C'mon.
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What in the god damn hell was Cruz thinking there?
"I'm Byron Buxton"
Yeoman innings for Dobnak so far.
Nice job Boyo!
Dobnak deserves some runs.
Many, many runs.
Arraez!!!
Thanks for spoiling it for me, guys
Boom-boom-boom-boom!
Man, I love Arraez.
Co-sign
Did you see the post on Sir Rodney and Arraez a bit back?
I think I missed that one. If there’s a link to be had, I’d appreciate it.
Christ - I might need help for that. Sean/HJ?
This one started by Twayn?
That's it!
Awesome. If Arraez’ career is even a third as good as Carew’s, that’s a pretty special player — essentially slightly better than Cesar Tovar’s tenure with the Twins.
Pale hose tater!
3-0 Sox!
2 more Southsider scores because of Santana lack of Wheaties.
Mmmm, triple
A Dominican Tripleta.
Hoo-Hah! Tying the Yanquis on HR.
Thank you Rays
Mmmm, bombas
TIBN proclamates that they will stay LIVE until Cleve/ChiSox game is over (yeah, but it's a work night).
Thank God Hall didn't walk this newbie.
98 wins! Happy birthday, Rocco!
Puppies (not squirrels) 0011100010010!!
Cue U2 or Three Dog Night or Brewer and Shipley or Blondie video from free
I'm going with Brian McKnight
See below.
Magic Number 1. Seems kinda sophomoric. You'd think it would be more granular. Like .8 or suchat.
One bourbon, one scotch, and one beer.
Yay 5-1 Chisox!
So win the Twins clinch tonight, what's the hangover lineup tomorrow?
Arraez -- 1B
Schoop - 2B
Castro - C
Miller- CF
Wade Jr -LF
Cave-- DH
Torreyes -- SS
Astudillo -- 3B
LaMarre -- RF
I think Astudillo would be more likely to start at first, despite his arm featuring better at third than Arraez’. Arraez hasn’t played a game at first since getting one appearance there in the Dominican Summer League when he was 17.
to be fair, I put 2 seconds of thought into that, but I agree
Heck, I wouldn’t have known any of that without looking to see if Arraez had already played first in a game I missed somewhere along the way.
And a complete game for Stewart?
(still want to catch the Yanks)
That would be awesome if we tied at 102-60. But wouldn't the Yankees still get homefield anyway?
It feels weird to say this, but I’m leaning towards feeling more comfortable with the idea of the Twins starting the series on the road. It’d be especially sweet if they bombard the Bandbronx into smithereens.
I'm with you, though I do fear going back home down 0-2 and possibly having just one playoff home game.
The one nice thing about playing the Yankees in the divisional round is that we're all but guaranteed to get the night games so I won't miss any due to work.
Yes, but I'd feel better.
The Yankees will probably come out ahead because the Twins clinched and have nothing to really play for and are banged up. And I'm referring to record and home runs. I would just really love to be the first to 300 HRs.
haha, damn it.
I was hoping for Brewer and Shipley.
Why not, we’ve got some time.
is this live?
Yes, I believe so.
Don’t mind if I do...
*looks around for free*
*shrugs*
Only the 2nd time the Yankees have been shut out this year
CLINCHED!!!!!!!!!!111
Err, MN United, that is.
Sox add 3 more in the 7th and still batting.
Hey fellas! Did I miss anything!?!
heading to the 9th.
Fry could try throwing a few strikes.
I suspect that’s what Don Cooper suggested, too.
Cheese and rice.
Miguel Sano is live on Instagram
2019 American League Central Champs! Happy birthday, Rocco!
YASSSS!!!!!!
YEESSSS
BRING ON THE BOOZE!
This ended up sending me down quite the rabbit hole. I don't think I'd ever heard of Grace Slick before. Huh.
Ummm, whaaa?
I was born in 1981. I was not aware of music for long after that... and when I was, it was basically all music from before and after her time. It seems nuts to me now.
heh, i'm from similar times, but we've definitely had very different musical lives (i'm sure i said it before, but i convinced my dad to take me to a twisted sister concert around age 6 or 7).
that said, i didn't realize/remember this song was from mannequin. for whatever reason, we had this on VHS. looking back on it now, what a weird effing movie. whenever i see spader, i think of him from that film.
Growing up, I heard almost nothing made between about 1970 until 1993, with some limited 80's pop and Bruce Springsteen being the only real exceptions.
45 minute school bus ride twice a day, and I got real good with the music of the 70s
FWIW, this song makes me stupid happy whenever Parker Hageman sets it to Twins highlights (heck, even when he sets it to lowlights).
https://twitter.com/ParkerHageman/status/1177066127702351872?s=20
umm...
🤔
This makes me happy and sad at the same time.
Also, Big Mike. 🙁
I thought Buxton made the trip to Detroit. I missed that he hadn't.