51 thoughts on “September 29, 2020: Away We Go!”

1. I recommend the Game Changer episode of Death, Sex, and Money podcast. Focus on a former Twins minor leaguer. Could have been time as long but still pretty good.

2. 2020 Homer Hankies: ordered

   1. Shouldn't this year's be less than half the size?

      1. they should be homer masks

         1. I saw someone wearing a Homer Hanky for a mask a couple months ago. Did not expect that out here in SoCal.

3. Friday, while in Duluth, I saw a news feed from my hometown about a car crash near my home. My stomach sank and I could not shake the feeling that someone I knew had died. The next morning I found out on facebook that it was my neighbor of 16 years across the road. Our boys played hockey and baseball together. I coached with her husband. We always talked about getting together more often with them once we empty nested as they were awesome neighbors. Sad to see a very sweet lady go way too early. 2020 can just go away please.

   1. My condolances, zooomx

   2. I'm sorry for your/their loss. That's a really tough one, and I pray for everyone's comfort and healing.

   3. Yeah, my parents were fairly close with her, as well. Just a horrible situation. So sorry for your loss, man.

      1. Thanks pal, small town. To top it off the young lady who died the next day (unrelated) worked for me at Pike a few years back and I know her family fairly well from Calvary Church. My heart breaks for both families.

         1. tough times, man. So sorry.

            1. Indeed. Hang in.

4. Before I vote, what's the word on Bux and Donaldson?

   1. Well, Alex Kirilloff will be joining the team (at least for this round) for the playoffs, so...

      1. I suppose there's this to consider as well:

         This is a three-game series... so before I jump to conclusion that Buxton/Donaldson is out, I'm just going to assume that the Twins aren't carrying a ton of pitchers and want an extra bat on the bench. 🤷‍♂️

         — Jeremy Nygaard (@jeremynygaard) September 29, 2020

      2. I think it's a good move -- Kirilloff can spell Sano in the case of PR/late inning as well

         1. However, I bet Sano can't spell Kirilloff. Before I get attacked, I could only spell Kirilloff by looking at RhuRu's post.

            1. I learned while searching Ebay: single letter for the first two consonants, double letters for the last two

            2. Sano has the first letter down.

               1. *goes to safe to retrieve several WGOM $*

      3. Naturally Buxton is in the starting lineup today.

   2. https://www.mlb.com/news/josh-donaldson-not-on-al-wild-card-series-roster

      😕

      1. No Rich Hill. I assume he is slated as starter for have one of ALDS.

         1. No Alcalá either.

         2. I don't think Rich Hill had any chance of being on the Wild Card roster. Even game three would've been just 3 days rest.

5. Many of you know that Parker Hageman used to make videos of Twins highlights using Starship's Nothing's Going to Stop Us as the soundtrack. Unfortunately Parker went into Twitter jail for a bit due to copyright infringement and I think all those videos had to be taken down. Well it looks like Parker must have secured some permissions because he posted another video, just in time to get you jacked up for the playoffs.

   1. He should have sued it out. Every court should recognize "celebrating the Twins" as fair use.

6. Arraez leading off, Bux batting second...IT'S HAPPENING!!

7. Today’s entry is significantly better than yesterday. Though the spring mix is leaving me wanting.

   1. Sandwich lettuce... now there is a discussion. I am not a fan of spring mix on a sandwich as it is a bit messy and it breaks down so quickly. However, I do use it on one sandwich at work and often at home when I don't have another option. Plain leaf lettuce does not float my boat at all. I have worked at places that use romaine lettuce, but that is just wrong and gross. Iceberg is great for texture but has no flavor AND the water content can mess with your sandwich. My favorite lettuce for sandwiches is BiBB lettuce. We use this lettuce at the joint for Ahi Tuna Wraps but I also use it on all my personal sandwiches and burgers (back when I ate burgers). I used to use it on the menu much more prevalently but the supply chain could not support that as we constantly were shorted and had to sub in something else.

      1. I'm going to have to give that a try, because while I do like SOMETHING on there, none of the options I've been trying lately have been working for me.

         1. You can try it today if you come have lunch and watch the game with me!

      2. I forgot spinach. I can abide spinach as the lettuce component of a sandwich.

         Oh, and my biggest pet peeve is a sandwich with NO lettuce whatsoever. There is a joint I eat at frequently that has an ok Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, but it is just bun, breaded chicken, buffalo sauce and blue cheese crumbles. Blasphemy. At the very least shave some celery for the sandwich if you are not going to add a lettuce component.

      3. I put arugula on every thang. Can be messy, and I do like Bibb.

         1. Yes to arugula. Love the flavor, but cant pair with heavier sandwich fixins due to lack of texture. By the way arugula pesto is better than basil pesto.

            1. careful, buncha pesto snobs around here...

            2. I haven't tried that, but now I must.

      4. I'm a big fan of greens of most any kinds on sandwiches. One of my favorite things to add as well is sprouts.

         1. I cannot do sprouts ever since a food safety class a decade or so ago. One of the highest risk foods for food borne illness.

            1. yup. i worked at a sammich shop where we eventually got rid of them for that reason. one of the reasons i've wanted to start growing them at home.

               1. It’s not hard.

      5. The home grown red leaf has been delightful, and the home sprouts even more cowbell.

   2. I also do love how the WGOM is slowly morphing into a sandwich battleground discussion board.

      1. /pulls pin
         //tosses grenade

         If you put smoked, black forest, and honey ham in front of me, I'd be hard-pressed to tell you which was which.

         

         1. I grew up not eating pork so all non cured pork is the same. Right?

         2. /pulls out hammer
            //bangs top of incendiary bomb.

            I'm not really a ham fan of any kind in general really, including on sandwiches.

            1. (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻

            2. I mean. I just. What. I. Can’t. Even.

               What?!?!

               1. I mean, I don't hate it, but it's never a first choice.

                  1. If you are talking deli or over processed ham, I agree. However a ham sandwich made out of yesterdays big ol' ham roast is to die for.

   3. Frisee lettuce is good on a fish sandwich.

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