Dick Allen Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (Soxfest @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:27 PM) Anyone else nervous that Tanks agent is Bor-ASS come contract extension time? Still a few years away from that making much of a difference. Hopefully Tank learns to stay off high fastballs. He'd be a monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I think Hahn has always been our Boras whisperer anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:27 PM) Best opposite field power since Roberto Clemente/Miguel Cabrera. Waiting for Harrelson commentary about how the ball just jumps off his bat, lol. But yeah, whoever said Rios is our only above-average hitter, okay... "They signed this guy (Keppinger) to a three-year deal, and I just don't get it." Twins' announcers Bert Blyleven tells it like it is, at least regarding Twins opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:29 PM) If he earns it, the White Sox have no problem paying their own players. Look what they did with Ramirez. The chilly relationship or lack there with Boras in last 15 years brings a whole new dynamic to talks JR hates him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 15, 2013 -> 12:30 PM) Still a few years away from that making much of a difference. Hopefully Tank learns to stay off high fastballs. He'd be a monster. Or breaking stuff off the plate (see Uribe/Ramirez/Beckham). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:29 PM) If he earns it, the White Sox have no problem paying their own players. Look what they did with Ramirez. I imagine Viciedo is going to be paid well come contract time. I know we keep saying it, but he's young, has a ton of power, and a lot of potential. He may never be a .280+ hitter, but he could hit 30+ HRs a year for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:31 PM) Bert Blyleven tells it like it is, at least regarding Twins opponents. I enjoy him when I get a chance to listen to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 15, 2013 -> 12:31 PM) Bert Blyleven tells it like it is, at least regarding Twins opponents. It was their radio guys. Don't have the t.v. feed with Bremer (assume he's still the guy) and Circle Jerk Bert. And yeah, Blyleven's very objective compared to most home announcers, equally so about the Twins. Edited May 15, 2013 by caulfield12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (Soxfest @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:32 PM) I enjoy him when I get a chance to listen to him. Yes, but he doesn't explain why the team with guys he can't understand why the team signed and with pitchers who have nothing to get you out, happen to be winning the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Keppinger's performance (or lack thereof) will probably make for an easy decision when Beckham comes back. Gillaspie deserves to see the bulk of starts at 3B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 15, 2013 -> 12:33 PM) Yes, but he doesn't explain why the team with guys he can't understand why the team signed and with pitchers who have nothing to get you out, happen to be winning the game. Yes, in general, he's just quiet/silent and lets the dead airtime tell the story when he's frustrated. He does tend to be more talkative and analytical than Harrelson, preferring to look for actual mechanical reasons other than the umpires or conspiracies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Wow strike 3.............this crew is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:34 PM) Keppinger's performance (or lack thereof) will probably make for an easy decision when Beckham comes back. Gillaspie deserves to see the bulk of starts at 3B. I'm sure Keppinger is going to the bench, unless of course there is yet another injury or he starts to hit. But he can't be this bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:34 PM) Keppinger's performance (or lack thereof) will probably make for an easy decision when Beckham comes back. Gillaspie deserves to see the bulk of starts at 3B. I do not see any other choice unless RV is ordered to play Kep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 1-2-3 inning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 15, 2013 -> 11:33 AM) Yes, but he doesn't explain why the team with guys he can't understand why the team signed and with pitchers who have nothing to get you out, happen to be winning the game. Or that Axelrod resembles just about every pitcher the Twins have had for the last 4 years outside of Liriano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Twins' announcers now bemoaning the fact they don't have a prototypical leadoff hitter like Rickey Henderson, lol. Well, Revere and Span weren't bad at all, but they got too expensive...and they also felt Hicks had more potential, but, this one game against the Sox notwithstanding, seems he was rushed a bit and might eventually go down to AAA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Nice comeback the last few innings by the offense and Axelrod. Viciedo is just a joy to watch right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (iamshack @ May 15, 2013 -> 12:37 PM) Or that Axelrod resembles just about every pitcher the Twins have had for the last 4 years outside of Liriano. He's our version of Slowey/Blackburn, just better, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:39 PM) He's our version of Slowey/Blackburn, just better, haha. He sure is not Joe Mays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:38 PM) Twins' announcers now bemoaning the fact they don't have a prototypical leadoff hitter like Rickey Henderson, lol. Well, Revere and Span weren't bad at all, but they got too expensive...and they also felt Hicks had more potential, but, this one game against the Sox notwithstanding, seems he was rushed a bit and might eventually go down to AAA. Revere was pre-arb and Span was signed WAY below market. I think they just decided to look a couple years down the road -- they need pitching prospects and expect Hicks/Buxton to man CF for years to come, and Mastroinanni was an acceptable stopgap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 More more more lets get a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Dunn needs to K here to get back to normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:32 PM) It was their radio guys. Don't have the t.v. feed with Bremer (assume he's still the guy) and Circle Jerk Bert. And yeah, Blyleven's very objective compared to most home announcers, equally so about the Twins. I can tell you guys don't watch a lot of Twins games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ May 15, 2013 -> 11:42 AM) I can tell you guys don't watch a lot of Twins games No s*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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