chw42 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 09:09 PM) Yankees drop out of 1st and into the WC lead too. I'd much rather play the Rays in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 the next 2 games are pretty much must wins for the Twins...just to show themselves that they can win a couple games against the elite teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 QUOTE (Benchwarmerjim @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 10:06 PM) the next 2 games are pretty much must wins for the Twins...just to show themselves that they can win a couple games against the elite teams Well, hard to judge without Morneau in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfanman Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 4, 2010 -> 02:01 AM) Well, hard to judge without Morneau in there. With Morneaus' injury I would think that you really can't count on him being there any longer. Not saying he's done, but he could come and go at any time it sounds like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 QUOTE (balfanman @ Aug 4, 2010 -> 08:30 AM) With Morneaus' injury I would think that you really can't count on him being there any longer. Not saying he's done, but he could come and go at any time it sounds like. If he's still experiencing concussion symptoms at this point, then basically...you can't expect him back this season. He might make it back in mid/late September, but even that might be risky for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 4, 2010 -> 02:01 AM) Well, hard to judge without Morneau in there. true, but the Twins still offer a pretty good lineup without him Because they play in the East, I sometimes forget about the Rays and how good of a team that is. They can run, field, hit, slug, and the starting pitchers are outstanding. I hope they get their stadium situation taken care of. They are playing awesome baseball, took over 1st place, playing a decent team in the Twins, and only 17,000+ people show up to the game last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 QUOTE (Benchwarmerjim @ Aug 4, 2010 -> 09:16 AM) true, but the Twins still offer a pretty good lineup without him Because they play in the East, I sometimes forget about the Rays and how good of a team that is. They can run, field, hit, slug, and the starting pitchers are outstanding. I hope they get their stadium situation taken care of. They are playing awesome baseball, took over 1st place, playing a decent team in the Twins, and only 17,000+ people show up to the game last night That place is a straight up s*** hole. Went to a game there in late May and it's easily the worst stadium experience I've ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 4, 2010 -> 10:17 AM) That place is a straight up s*** hole. Went to a game there in late May and it's easily the worst stadium experience I've ever had. Ever been to Wrigley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 4, 2010 -> 09:18 AM) Ever been to Wrigley? Yes. It's a much more enjoyable experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 4, 2010 -> 09:19 AM) Yes. It's a much more enjoyable experience. But there are tens of thousands of Cub fans there... How is that better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 4, 2010 -> 09:28 AM) But there are tens of thousands of Cub fans there... How is that better? It has been more enjoyable for me personally because the last 3 times I have gone the Sox beat them there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 4, 2010 -> 09:28 AM) But there are tens of thousands of Cub fans there... How is that better? I was there in the bleachers Monday night, now that was an enjoyable experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 QUOTE (Benchwarmerjim @ Aug 4, 2010 -> 09:16 AM) true, but the Twins still offer a pretty good lineup without him Because they play in the East, I sometimes forget about the Rays and how good of a team that is. They can run, field, hit, slug, and the starting pitchers are outstanding. I hope they get their stadium situation taken care of. They are playing awesome baseball, took over 1st place, playing a decent team in the Twins, and only 17,000+ people show up to the game last night My dad was talking about how good they looked. He said that Pavano actually looked really good Monday night and that the Rays were just hitting really good pitches. It's amazing how far that team has come in 4 years. I don't think that there is any question that the Rays and Yankees are the two best teams in baseball, and quite frankly, Boston might be the 3rd best team in baseball when they're healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 capps haha...blown save Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 YES, Rays tie it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Ump screwed Jaso out of that ab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Twins win... Longoria seems to slump a lot in july/august Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Young giveth and taketh away. He had really struggled in the first two games with RISP...and gave up the beautiful start by Baker with his typical defense, on a ball 80-90% of LFers catch. But he did come back to get his 82nd RBI, and the game winner, after the dreaded leadoff walk. Interesting choice by Gardenhire to go with Guerrier for the "save" when they could have used Rauch...and it's nice to make Capps think saving games in the AL will be much more difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 (edited) Rauch was back at the hotel because he developed rashes after taking a medication, or something along those lines Edited August 5, 2010 by Benchwarmerjim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 QUOTE (Benchwarmerjim @ Aug 4, 2010 -> 09:29 PM) Rauch was back at the hotel because he developed rashes after taking a medication, or something along those lines Eww.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 QUOTE (Benchwarmerjim @ Aug 4, 2010 -> 10:29 PM) Rauch was back at the hotel because he developed rashes after taking a medication, or something along those lines Why am I not surprised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 actually it was an allergic reaction, and it caused blisters on his fingers (how 'Helter Skelter'-ish!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Twins pitching still holding up well to this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Damn those Twins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 so the Rays scored 6 in the 8th (bartlett grand slam) then the Rays got Domed in the 9th when Kubel hit the "A" ring and the ball landed back in fair territory and a run scored instead of the 3rd out of the inning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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