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Category Archives: WGOM
Game 30: Twins v. White Sox
Oh it’s real now Twins fans. Joe Mauer is angry* about getting the short end of a bad called third strike. American League pitchers couldn’t stop Miguel Sano, so they petitioned MLB to sit him for a day. Stalwarts like Danny Santana, Kyle Gibson, and Michael Tonkin unceremoniously dumped by the whippersnappers in the front office. Plus, Twins hides still chapped from the spanking the Red Sox put on them over the weekend. Yes, these Twins are just loaded for bear, looking to take it on someone, anyone. Who better than the White Sox, those southside ne-er do wells, home of disco demolition day and the Ligue family?
Wait there’s more you say? Mike Pelfrey is pitching for the Whities? Big Pelf? The Dude who had a 35.6 ERA and -14.1 WAR** during his short stay with the Twins? Bring. It. On. I foresee the Twins batting around twice before the 4th inning as all those frustrations ooze out of the visitor dugout. Tonight will be one cathartic primal scream where Brian Buxton’s batting average moves from .165 to .180, Max Kepler creates a fourth law of White Sox ass kicking, and Hector Santiago strikes out the side on seven pitches. Paul Molitor may even only use 3 pitchers tonight instead of the usual 7 or 8. I call this a Teri Hatcher game (It’s going to be real and it’s going to be spectacular). So sit back and enjoy the festivities.
* Well, mildly upset
** Unconfirmed but close
Sir Mix-A-Lot – Baby Got Back
A truly important moment in American history, every bit as important as VE Day yesterday: "Baby Got Back" was released 25 years ago.
2014
Maps & Atlases – Fever
My face feels a little hot right now. Might be sunburn, though, but I thought of this song instead.
Game 29: Red Sox at Twins
It's a day for aces. Not only do Sale and Santana have some pretty crazy numbers thus far, the Rochester Red Wings will be sending out their young ace, Jose Berrios, barring any weather concerns. That AAA game might have more bearing on the Twins' season than their own game as a good start by Berrios could very well convince the Twins that he should be the pitcher called up to replace Kyle Gibson in the rotation.
As for the game in Minneapolis, hopefully the Twins can continue to pound Sale like they did in his recent outings when he was in a White Sox uniform.
Siouxsie And The Banshees – Dear Prudence
For some reason, Robert Smith is hanging out on this one.
1983
Game 28: red sox @ twins
Well, wasn't that something? I turned off the game in the 7th, because my wife wanted to watch a movie (The new Bourne movie, or, as I like to call it, Very Serious People Walking Quickly), so.... yeah.
I won't be missing today's game, though, because I'm stuck at work on this beautiful day, and I brought my walkman. So I imagine I'll get to finally hear a little bit about this kerfuffle between Boston and Baltimore that no one seems to want to have an opinion about.
Baroness – Bullhead’s Psalm/The Sweetest Curse
Feels like a metal kind of weekend. Or "metal".
Game 27. Red Sox at Minnesota.
I've been off the grid most of the day but saw the Twins DFA'd Danny Santana. I bet some National League team like the Pirates claims him.
Phil Hughes on the mound. I have a feeling its going to be one of those games where he gives up like 6 solo HRs. Eduardo Ramirez for Boston.
Oh Goody, Jack Morris is doing commentary for FSN. Bring back Torii Hunter!
Dead Kennedys – Kill The Poor
1980