Yay, I am the first post! Post-BG, I mean.

I am watching the Crede incident from yesterday right now... I've got to see this!

Today, I have decided that I have found a way to not get upset after we lose games that Lohse starts:

I will now think of the game as a probable loss, and the Twins have to win not so much by beating the other pitcher, but instead by outdoing Lyle Kohse.

So today it's Twins hitters vs. Lyle Kohse.

no, no, sacky! positive thinking! we must enter this game with positive thoughts...

...

...

when can Gassner come back?

Yay!! A game to pass the time while at work!!

Go Twins!!

I'll take a sweep. And the reemergence of Kyle and the disappearance (Disapparition, maybe?) of Lyle. And lots of Legovision-worthy moments.

Positive vibes for Kyle, please. If he wins today, he'll have a .500+ career record (42-41, per mlb.com). He'll be a winner(!) for another 5 days, and who knows what kind of effect that might have on his self-confidence.

Wouldn't it be nice to see him pitch a sixth inning (and maybe a seventh) that didn't give me ulcers? I'd love to trust him on the third time through the order.

What time is the game on? My little pocket schedule states it's a 12:10 start, twinsbaseball.com states 1:10, and Sportsline.com states 2:10. It's all so confusing!

Minnesotatwins.com reports 1:10pm CT start time. As far as I know thats it.

LNP="The Diesel" according to Gardy...too funny

That Crede incident was blatant, and I'm not just saying that because he's a Bitch Sock. I don't think I've seen so obvious a case of leaning into a pitch. It was the right call. Even if it'd been a Twin, I'd say it was the right call.

alright...Lewwwwwww and LNP in the lineup!

is there a way to listen to 'CCO online? radios don't get reception at my desk.

(based on the CBS listed lineup)

So Corky's starting today? While that can't be a good sign, at least he's on when Rivas is off. And hopefully LNP will keep up the good work today so the bottom third of our lineup doesn't become an abyss.

Anybody care to guess the odds that Corky (Corky) Miller gets his first hit of the season today? If he does, I hope it's with the bases loaded.

Ahh, I'm living in the past. I was looking at last week's gametime on my little pocket schedule. 1:10 it is!

I don't think CCO has been informed that the "Internet" exists yet. Even if you could get their feed online, I think live sporting events are licensed so they can't broadcast them on the net. I know that's the case with KFAN and Vikings games.

YES! my boy Corky is in the lineup

Yes, there is, kafumbly, but it's not free. Buy the Gameday audio from mlb.com for about 15 bucks for the season. You can get WCCO feeds on there, although sometimes there's a time lag of a minute or so. It's not perfect, but what is?

Wait, that last bit came off a little negative. I think we'll see Kyle and a sweep, and that the Dr will come back from yesterday's hitless outing with two hits and some rbi, and that my boy Boo will get at least two strikeouts in a non-stressful, game-already-in-the-bag appearance.

Los Angeles Angels of Anneheim - how do they fit that on their road uniforms?

Runelvys Hernandez has pledged that he will win today:

“This stops (today),” Hernandez pledged. “(Wednesday) was my birthday, but I'm not celebrating until (today). We're winning (today).”

The quote is from the KC Star. I am listening to the game on XM and the Royals radio crew the quote probably was posted in the Twins' clubhouse and they are wondering if it will get the boys fired up.

Very small writing or very large uniforms...

If we don't get a new stadium, maybe we'll be known as the Minnesota Twins of Las Vegas

About Lohse: Rick Anderson said after Lohse's last start that Kyle was using too many pitches, like 5 I think. Anderson wanted him to cut out 1 or 2 and just stick with his 3 strongest (not sure which ones he said). Maybe that's the solution for all of Lyle's problems! I would be so happy if something like that would do the trick, and then Kyle could become the superstar that we all want him to be. But then, why didn't Andy think of that sooner, like last year maybe?

They hit Lew! That is not okay!

ok, you can bet Lew didn't lean into that one!

stupid Hernandez, hitting my other boyfriend with a pitch... geez.

Hey now - don't be throwing at LEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

guess you can't pitch with your mouth.

A lead!

The Dr. is in!!

Yay!!! We've got the lead in the first inning! I could get used to this!

Yay! Sweet! The Dr. gets it done!

This whole early lead thing is getting unnerving...

alright doctor!!!

woohoo! way to go, Doc!

WE SCORED FIRST!

We scored in the top of the first! I'm not sure what to do with myself. I think I'll cuddle my kitten in glee.

Too bad that didn't go out, but I'll take a sac fly over a plain old out any day of the week...

Too bad Runelvys, maybe on your next birthday

Dear Twins-

I feel bad for talking smack about you.

Here, have a base. Or two. Or three.

-R. Hern

Don't get too confident yet, luckylager... it's not the Minnesotan way!

woo! Juan's workin' the count! you go!

Dude, this is great!!!

Y'know, I'm beginning to feel bad for the Royals.

Woo-HOOOOOOO!

luckylager

The Los Angelas Angels of Anaheim should just abreviate their name to Triple A. You should never leave home without them, ifI may mix my metaphors. But just think of the corprate sponsership.

Yeah Castro! Three runs in the top of the first. I don't know if I can stand the excitement.

Now don't stop the streak Corky.

Sorry sacky, my bad.

Why does Corky's photo on Gameday make him look like he is constipated? Don't they get to choose their photo? Do they just take one and they're stuck with it?

At least he has the cool flyaway hair thing going on.

-NYB

I like that this guy felt he had to pitch around Jacque for the 4 pitch walk. I am slightly disappointed, however, that he could just walk him to get to Juan Castro.

And Castro comes through anyway!

Way to start the game off right, boys!

OK Kyle bring on your MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!!!

I sure am glad we have Corky up in the majors instead of Tiffee.....

(*Please note heavy sarcasm...)

-NYB

Carrie,

Everyone feels bad for the Royals. Not least, the Royals themselves. That doesn't stop anyone from enjoying the results, though. Except the Royals.

Corky sucks. Free Terry Tiffee!

aww man. i know corky WILL get a hit today

Except the whole 8 catchers thing was strangely prescient, what with Mike Redmond being hurt!

ysolla, you did knock on something after you said that, right?

BTW, as adorable as LNP is, my vote for the kitten's name is Lew, since your sis isn't quite ready to commit to naming her first offspring after him.

Well Corky, you're functioning up to par. Come on Kyle, we gave you some runs. That's more than we ever give Bradke.

Well, we have to give Kyle a fighting chance, don't we? I mean, it's all about making it a challenge...

Except for Johan. We'll score lots of runs for him. 'Cause he's Johan.

This broadcast is terrible...you don't even get an icon telling you the count or anything

So when Kyle does it we just call it a K, right?

K

look how thoughtful our Twins are

from todays STRIB, talking about Grant Balfour:

Meanwhile, Balfour's teammates thought about sending him a get-well card, just to needle him a bit.

Okay, that wasn't so bad at all! Keep it up, Kyle! *knocks on wood*

1-2-3? Woohoo!

I left the radio on at home for Tumbleweed. c'mon, li'l Nicky! make my kitty happy!

Yes Carrie I knocked on something, but it was the top of my computer so I'm not sure that counts. I could go for Lew. I have to agree with Kat about the lack of offspring named Lew. You see, she's hoping for girls, and the poor kid would grow uo with a complex.

Wait to go Kyle! That's the last hit Sweeney's allowed this game, right Kyle?

How'd that inning end? Had to step away from my desk, and Gameday shows the double by Sweeney, with no out following. Stupid Gameday.

wow.. this is what happens when I can't catch the beginning of the game!?!!? darn work anyway..

Way to go guys and I'm terribly impressed with first inning runs. And it appears that Kyle is present today - at least for the first inning.

Somewhat off-topic:
Ysolla, I'm trying to call you at home, sister dear. Aren't you there? Call me at work.

On-topic:
Man, I loved that first inning.

Well, 1-2-double-3, but that's good enough for me.

Hey, I made a rhyme!

Lil' Nicky Punto is an inspiration for small, cute animals everywhere, not the least of which are kittens.

aw, Nicky...

Go Shannon! There's my boy.

Rise and shine, Lew...

Dear Twins,

Please don't hit the ball quite so hard.

Shack

Stupid deJesus. He was on fire at the plate last night, and now he's making great catches. Fooey on him.

Lew... *groan*

what bench minors are to the Wild, GIDPs are to the Twins.

it's sad, really.

awwww... not a DP. =(

It's like deJesus walks on water

But that wasn't a GIDP.

It was a fly out and Stewart was doubled up.

You know, the lining out to a double play is just about as annoying as a GIDP.

oops... Lew's was a liner. DPs, then, to the Twins...

That was a LIDP.....

Nobody's fault. Sounds like it was a great catch.

Just tuned in...

C'mon ump, give Kyle some love. Sounds like he's had a decent start.

Ok, i'm here. Couple of things real quick.

1- as soon as i found out Cuddyer got a hit last night (after i got up from fainting) i figured for some reason he'd get today off. I don't get that.

B. Its awesome to see we have a 3-0 lead and it looks like we're hittin the skin off the ball.

Last- i'm still upset and don't feel quite right about this because Corky (Corky) Miller is playing, and that means we only get 8 outs per 3 innings, and i feel that we're being cheated.

Yay Twins turn a DP!

Bartlett and Punto...I love ya, boys!!

BG -

Ever the voice of reason ;-)

Siddown! DP!

Bartlett and Punto...I love ya, boys!!

yahoo! a GOOD kind of DP, where it happens to the OTHER team!

I want Kyle to throw less pitches, but he's looking good.

Katharriet, re your earlier off-topic post: I think one of the greatest things about these game threads is being able to watch games with family from afar. I've really enjoyed getting to see these games with my brother here. Thanks, BG!

Come on Dr!

Damn straight, AT!

the fun thing about today is i dont feel bad when a guy gets out, because we're gonna get about 6 AB each by the end of this game! and we're gonna win 11-1

Unless we keep striking out or having 1-2-3 innings

Does anyone else think the Royals mascot (the Lion whose head is half-lion half-crown) is creepy?

Do they really have a hot tub in the outfield stands at the royals stadium? Man, thats what i'm talkin about... no matter how poor the team is, they have a kick ass stadium!

Apologies about the double post. Who's commentating today with Gordo?

And boys, I know we had a really good first inning, but there's no need to rest on the laurels. Give Kyle a nice big cushion.

I like your predictions, Tinger. It worked well yesterday!

Carmen, that would be Black Jack Morris!

Um, Kyle? Don't make me nervous.

Kyle, I don't like this. de Jesus is up with two on and nobody out. You know deJesus has our number, right?

we all should rent a bus and make a trip to kauffman stadium sometime

Sigh.

Kyle... come on, you can do it...

They also have a hot tub at Miller Park in Milwaukee, but it seemed like people weren't really into it there. Apparently people in Milwaukee don't have whatever it takes to watch baseball from a hot tub, even though I would think "whatever it takes" would just be beer. Weird.

Well aint that some shit.

that was not sexy at all.

Ladies and gentlemen, Lyle Kohse.

Oh no!

LYLE!!!!!!!!

The Bottom of the Third: Lyle Strikes Back

Lyle, a triple?! We give you three runs, and this is how you repay us? My guinea pig could pitch better than that.

Sigh indeed. I just missed what happened because the inept fools who are in charge of the radio station that carries the games here pushed a wrong button so I got to listen to commercials. Although given the change in score, maybe I'd rather hear a promo for Jim Rome. Either way, I was mouthing some not-so-nice words about the station.

Thanks BG.

Oh, Kyle. *sigh*

Tinger,

you ever been to Midway to see the Saints? You can sit in the hottub there!

AT- i'd love to have a "whatever it takes" right now.

Lyle, go home. Bring Kyle back. Make the game fun again.

KYLE... did you hear me?! YOU CAN DO IT!

please? do it... please? get 'em out...

OK, that's better Kyle...but be careful, Mike Sweeney always makes me nervous.

Okay Lyle, you got the strikeout, but Sweeney's up. Dig deep, use the Force.

one down! keep doing that.

I don't like it when that Goat guy can work the count, even if he strikes out.

no.

no no no.

ndfh:
i assure you that if your radio station had a 'live' man oping the bord, the problem would of been corrected immediatly

Okay people, this is so so hard, but I promised myself I'd turn off the radio and close the game thread window at 2:00 so I can write cover letters and get resumes ready to send out. God I hate job hunting! Why can't somebody pay me to watch baseball games??? Kinda like the how the White Sox commentators get paid to watch baseball games! I must say goodbye...and the game's tied! Life is so unfair...
*weeping profusely and waving sadly*

Man, Lyle, i hate you.

I need to get to some hot tubbin parks when i get back into the real world. I think i'll spend the first summer doing just that.

And that was sadness.

Crap crap crap crap crap crap crap.

And again I say, crap.

Pepper, you have more self-discipline than I. Maybe 10x more. Good luck with that.

Was that Kyle back after the triple?

well when you get back Tinger, get a hold of a bunch of us locals and we'll get a hot tub trip together for the Saints. That way you don't have to road trip so soon after getting back..

After all, it will be awhile before the new outdoor stadium is done for the Twins anyway - Midway is my substitute.

Man, we never give that kind of run support to Bradke, and here's Lyle wasting it...

Bradke would kill for that lead, Lyle. He'd KILL.

And you just.....just BLOW it!

Ok, boys. More runs...

Pepper-
If you find this magical job, please let me know. It would sure beat my current job! And then I wouldn't have to get cable either.

BTW, about the radio station I am listening to... I think they do have a live guy there, he's just *that* stupid.

Dagnammit Lyle, see if anybody ever gives you a lead ever again. It's obvious you don't properly appreciate them. Black Jack says you need to vary the speed on you pitches, so vary them for heaven's sake. maybe we should ask jack to pitch? He can't be any worse that Old Man Mulholland.

Okay, a strikeout begins to ameliorate your sins, but don't give up anymore runs.

End rant.

The prospect of the poorhouse provides good motivation. But see, I haven't actually gone yet! No, this time I mean it...

Well, at least he came back and got us out of it.

Dear Kyle,

You are no longer authorized to take half-inning breaks to go to the hot dog stand. Their hot dogs aren't dome dogs, anyway. Please stay for the rest of the game. Lyle is not an adequate backup. Thank you.

Respectfully,
Tinger

Babs- Locals, hot tubs, beer. SOLD!

DAMMIT CORKY. I hate you. Really. Sometimes i say i hate people, and i don't mean it because hate is such a strong word. But not with you. I hate you.

Alright boys, we've already established that Kyle and Lyle are battling for control of this game. Therefore the lineup should put some runs up lest Lyle gain the upper hand.

So less of the craptastic 1-2-3 innings, thanks.

well, that was a sad top of the fourth. I hope the bottom will be happier.

Well, that was a shitty inning!

Wow, the royals hat game is damn near tough! those hats really get moving. I still picked the right one, even without watching the whole thing. Damn, i used up all my luck on the stupid hat game. i hate when that happens.

(jason bartlett is my boyfriend)

Apperantly there's a battle going on for our pitcher's soul. Dr. Lohse versus Mr. Kohse...

Pepper,

GL with the job search, i'm in the same boat as you! I actually got a rejection letter today, so i'm going to take a day off the search and allow myself to sulk and watch the game. I've earned that right? They better win, or else this isn't a very happy day. =(

Did anyone else hear during last night's game that Lew will be at a Buffalo Wild Wings on Saturday at noon-ish? I didn't hear which one though. :( Perhaps someone else heard and could tell the rest of us?

Now, we play my game:

Twins batters: 3
Lyle Kohse: 3

all tied up, go Twins! Beat LK!

Did anyone else have a vision of Corky (corky) dropping that ball?

What is the Royals hat-game?

EWWW! Anyone else watching the KC tv feed?

Those animated hot dogs running the bases are disgusting!

Anyone else enjoying Corky's quest for excellence as much as I am? Can he be MLB's equivalent to Savannah State in NCAA BB?

Oh man, Hot dog race time! i got my money on relish!

Plus, mustard won. Mustard should NEVER win!!!!

So, we get Kyle for a half inning. Now, the Twins must make some runs.

I am a big mustard fan

Dammit, see, i used up all my luck on the hat game..

Brian- they're playing the stadium games on MLB.TV between innings. The hat game is the one where they put the ball under one of three hats and they switch them around...

OK, top of the order. Come on, studs.

this is a good time for a big inning. Kinda like the first inning. Only bigger. Come on guys. humor me here.

Thanks Ting.

You bet Brian, i'd hate to leave you in the dark on something as exciting as the hat game!

ugh, why do we insist upon making mediocre Royals starters look good?

come on LEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

man, stop the hatin on Corky.

HAHAHAHA Lew bunted the ball into his face!

He bunted his helmet off? Man I wish this game were on T.V.

Did lew just bunt that ball off of his forehead?!

man... only Lew...

Lew! Lew! Don't do that!

Poor Lew, I shouldn't laugh.

Only Lew. Only Lew. Heh. That's the real reason he's my boyfriend. He adds surreality to my existence.

Whoa, this pitcher is having some control problems. I blame the cute little braids he's got in his hair.

Lyle returns, then pulls his back? I am confused, anyone catch that?

To anyone out there who still thinks Kyle Lohse doesn't totally suck at baseball:

Uhh, what?!? You must be totally high/stupid!! If so, you should stop being totally high/stupid. Thank you.

Warmest personal regards,

Blue Ox

P.S. Is it immoral to burn a Twins jersey? Because I want to buy a Lohse jersey just to very publicly burn it.

Was anyone else really surprised to learn that this was Lyle's first hit batter of the season?

So, what happened to Lyle?

I hope it was an inner-battle of good (Kyle) vs. Evil (Lyle).

Oh we're back... cool! what'd lyle do now? hurt himself? sheesh!

i have faith in Guerrier though.

>>>Lyle returns, then pulls his back? I am confused, anyone catch that?

I'm not sure what happened either, but maybe Kyle figured it was the best way to get Lyle off the mound without doing further damage to the score.

Apparently Lyle knew that Kyle was too strong to be overpowered today, so Lyle just put Kyle out of commission altogether.

Lyle is really evil. We should call an exorcist.

has to be what it was, stacy.

That does make some sense. Very self-sacrificing of Kyle.

Come on Guerrier!

I apologize for the technical difficulties. Now that all is well, we should score more runs, I think.

Kyle always was the team player of the two...

well, for OUR team, anyway

The battle between Kyle and Lyle was so potent, it release electro-magnetic waves, interfering with our website. Truly evil.

Wow, it really sounds like the 6 KC fans are getting fired up!

Ever wonder what it would be like to be one of the 6 KC fans?

well, BG, if that was all about run production, then i'm down with the whole thing, and i'm expecting it about once a game from here on out.

Otherwise, i'll just let it go for this time and carry on as though nothing happened.

Just kinda the same as it was for us in about 93-96 i figure.

Guerrer's my new best friend.

I think being a KC fan would be kind of depressing. The one good thing about it is that you would always be able to get good seats!

Whew.

Thank goodness Kyle sabotaged Lyle when he did, or who knows where we would be.

I would just like to mention my intense love for Morneau.

And my dismay that Corky (Corky) Miller is catching.

I would imagine being one of the 6 KC fans would be a lot like this:

1) Wake up
2) Wish it was still the 80's.
3) Put on George Brett jersey.
4) Really wish it was still the 80's.
5) Watch baseball
6) Really really wish it was still the 80's.
7) Cry
8) Sleep

i see these royals as the twins of the late 90's. they got some good young players. they just need experience

The report is that "Kyle" was suffering from shoulder stiffness. Funny, they forgot to mention the need for an exorcism.

Yes, I think Kyle should gets some kind of an award for taking out Lyle before things got too ugly. Perhaps honorary BOD?

Does anyone else's radio station keep randomly going to commercial during ABs?

Can we end the Corky Miller era now? Please???

I would imagine being one of the 6 KC fans would be a lot like this:

1) Wake up
2) Wish it was still the 80's.
3) Put on George Brett jersey.
4) Really wish it was still the 80's.
5) Watch baseball
6) Really really wish it was still the 80's.
7) Cry
8) Sleep

Posted by: NY-Brian

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Amazing. Simply amazing!!

that was way too predictable. I may not always like surprises, but it would be nice if Corky could hit the ball fair and away from any members of the opposing team... just once.

So, who goes on the disabled list, Kyle or Lyle? Can we leave Corky in K.C. somehow?Al

stacy: what station are you listening to?

NY-Brian, you forgot about getting laughed at by fans of other teams.

I really like the idea of leaving Corky (Corky) in KC. Maybe tell him the flight is later?

I am listening on KRFO and getting more than I but frustrated.

DANG IT! That nice man's not going to win a Snapper Walk- Behind Mower!

The hitters, so excited by their three first-inning runs, apparently have decided to reward themselves by taking the rest of the game off. That's not going to cut it, boys.

To save time, they should just call Corky out before he even steps into the box.

more than a bit*

That's how frustrated I am. Can't even type. Dang radio.

Grr... maybe Matt's just setting him up for a double play. Right?

where is that?

way to go corky! throw than man out

Grr. Gameday is so SLOW in updating. It's ANNOYING ME. And I work with the damn program!

NDTF- good point. I did leave that out.

Stacy- Thank you. *Bows*

hey, Corky caught a base stealer! he did something right!

Stacy-
I know how you feel. The people at the station here (KXMR in Bismarck) aren't real intelligent either. They play commercials during at-bats, and then don't play commercials when they're supposed to.

Aww, LNP. You run that guy down. I keep imagining this little kitten jumping on the cleets of the runner.

Good job Guerrer.

MATT STAIRS was thrown out attempting to steal? That's like Matt LeCroy trying to steal. What was he thinking?

Anyone else like the way Jack Morris talks to himself as the ball is hit?

LNP --

That was sexy.

Love,
Carrie

yay twins fans on the kiss cam!

ndtf,

I'm sure the team is trying to keep the whole Lyle problem quiet...Kyle doesn't need the whole 'possessed by an evil alternate personality' stigma to add to his issues.

*hexes runelvys*

I am so very, very tempted to do a few key rewrites of the Wildhorn musical Jekyll and Hyde... Lohse and Kohse would do a great battle-of-the-soul duet.

Very good point, Carmen.

LNP, Please don't strike out again. Thanks.

Tumbleweed is crying in her kitty kibble.

That could be Carmen, but maybe if the team would admit to the whole Lyle/Kyle thing, all the Twins fans would pray to the religious being of their choice, and Lyle would go away. It's worth a shot...

I don't enjoy hearing a cabinet commercial during Stew's AB.

FYI kat, I'm off to class, and unfortunately it's just as my boyfriend gets a hit.

I think Black Jack isn't doing all that bad. He's a little dry though and he sure ain't no Dazzleman.

STEWIE!!! Keep it up boys, keep it up.

*hexes runelvys again*

But, Stacy, what if you need to buy a cabinet? How else would you know what the best brand is??

BART! you didn't even advance Shannon to 2nd. *shakes head* whatever shall we do with you?

Is Dazzle on vacation or something?

Stacy: can you get KATE out of albert lea?
or ktoe out of mankato?

LEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

LEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!

I hate AM radio. This high-pitched whiny sound is enough to make me want to turn it off. But the Twins make me want to keep it on.

So I sit here and get annoyed with the sound but

OOOH, A SCORE!! I can barely hear the noise now!

lewwwwwwww

Only Lew can make this world seem right
Only Lew can make the darkness bright
Only Lew and Lew alone can thrill me like you do
And fill my heart with love for only Lew.

LEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Woo hoo Leeeeeeeeeewwwwwww!

My boyfriend! AGAIN!

Lewwwwwwwwwwwww!

Are the 6 KC fans Leeewwwwing or booing?

LLLLEEEEWWWWWWW & SSSTTTEEEWWWWW!

Runelvys has left the building!

Thank you Stacy. And ndtf, I agree, I think everyone should chip in to help rid the world of Lyle. It's for the good of all people. Well, all decent Twins-loving people, anyways.

LEEEEEWWWWWWW!!!

Very sexy, Lew.

Very sexy indeed.

LEEEEWWWWW!

LLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!

I called a homer, but I'll take an RBI double! yahoo!

finally... I hate sitting in these tied run situations. Way to go Lew!!

That's the style, Lew! That's the style!

LLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWW!!!!!!!!

I love you! I will build a shrine for you! You will be my batter boyfriend, second only to El Presidente and El Vice Presidente! I will send you gift certificates to The Source so you can get as many pretty dice as you want!!

LLLLEEEEWWWWWWW & SSSTTTEEEWWWWW!

Runelvys has left the building!

Now stay ahead and don't look back!

GJ Lewwwwwwwwwww!

Nah nah nah nah! Nah nah nah nah! Hey hey hey! GOODBYE!

Nice job there, Mr. Ryunlyvyuyues Hernandez

I don't know if it's the 6 KC fans or the rest of the stadium, which is all Twins fans. Good job Doc!

More? YES!

Yahoo, Justin! And Lewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Mor-runs-neau!

Dr. Morneau is an excellent hitter.

Boy, did I pick that right time to check the game out!

and teh Doctor is in the house! things are looking up.

"Steve Sisco? You were married to Steve Sisco?"

Oh wait, make that "Ryan"

hahaha the Royals' limbo line is hilarious. We need that at the dome.

LLEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

nice catch, although I couldn't see it.

I knew the Dr would have a good day today. Now that we have a little lead, our bullpen led by the VP is ready to go. I feel good about this game now.

Poor KC. Sad to see a great baseball city have such a pathetic team. Hopefully they'll beat up on Chicago next time they come to town ... but probably not.

Is Berroa leaning in? Or do our pitchers just hate him?

Nice couple innings there, Shaggy. Please keep it up.

Please be the good JC coming out.

oh, JC, I swear...

Bad JC

Nah, JC's looking good, that wasn't a bad pitch.

Um, JC?

Remember that Bradke would kill for this run support. Just kill.

I was thinking we could tell Corky{Corky}that they moved Minneapolis to New Britain, Ct., and, that they will see him there.Al

why can't Boo pitch the 7th AND 8th innings? why?

Although I'm not convinced that his inner turmoil is anything like that of Kyle/Lyle, I think the exorcist should have a look at JC too. Can't hurt.

Donnnnnnnnndeeeeeeee estaaaaaaaaa.... BHLANCO?!

Anyone else ever notice the uncanny resemblance between Sweeney and AJ?

Stewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Steeeeeeeewwwwwwww!

Why don't we just tell Corky he's our new starting catchstop? He can shag foul bunts along the third base line.

E-9,

Way to work in the Sports Night reference. Haven't heard one of those in a while.

My Cardinals are currently down 2-0 to the Brewers, so I'm glad someone is having more success against their division cellar dweller.

Shannon Stewart is my boyfriend.

Dear Shannon Stewart,

Today, you are my non-sexual man-crush.

Love,
Sacky

Stewie!!!!

BOO! all is well now.

For those of us only able to "watch" on Gameday, what did Stewie do?

Stacy,

THANK YOU! I've been saying AJ and Sweeney are long-lost brothers for years.

STEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWW!!!

My dearest darling Boo! Please sit the Sweeney-bitch down.

Boo Berry, Boo Berry!!

bump.

Sports Night is the best show ever made. Ever.

My god.

JC is the devil with the ball in his hand. he is trying to kill my heart. These are the Royals Hello, they are a Triple A team for pete sake.

Stew made a great diving catch. It sounds like Jacque just made a great catch too.

*gulp*

I need a drink.

Boo, you know it's true! Boo, boo, boo, we love you!

I love you, Lil Sweetcheeks!

Dang it, time for me to go to work. Have fun everyone, and LET'S GO TWINS!!!!!!

HOORAY! we made it out of the 7th unscathed and 2 runs up! Stewie, Lew, Doc, and Boo Berry save the day!

JACQUE!

ALL HERALD THE RETURN OF THE MORAL HIGH GROUND!

Dear Boo,

That was very nice. But next time I ask you to sit a bitch down, perhaps you might find it desireable not to give me a heart attack in the process? Just a suggestion.

infield

heh heh...

Gordo says that Terrence Long needs some sort of equipment adjustment. I'm sure J.C. can show him how it's done.

Alright, someone's gotta tell me where I can find the explanation of the moral high ground. I have no idea what that's about.

I have a sneaking suspicion that we Gameday viewers are missing something.

NY-Brian - agreed. Sportsnight was the best television show ever. I miss it so...

CarrieIC - ' You will be my batter boyfriend, second only to El Presidente and El Vice Presidente! '

Wouldn't that be 3rd then? ;) Teasing.

Dearest Carmen,

Please look here:

http://www.bat-girl.com/archives/000760.html

Love,
Batgirl

Well one more inning of torute then Nat-dawg in da house to shut it down.

It was said in a moment of passion. I don't count very well at those moments.

Been to the Bitch Sox boards lately? The sky is falling over there.

Carmen:

Moral high ground = good defense

http://www.bat-girl.com/archives/000760.html

Can anybody tell me what happened to Lohse? He injured his shoulder according to CBS.Sportsline. Was it serious?

Maybe it'll be like Rookie of the Year, and he'll come back as a super-fast star pitcher!

Oh, Corky (Corky)

That Sisco kid is tough. Hopefully they're not smart enough to move him back to a starter like he was in the minors.

aww man

come on Corky

8(

on my MVP Baseball 2004, Corky is my all star catcher

Well, he does seem to be tough. But striking out Corky-Corky doesn't really add to that perception. Didn't batmom strike him out last week?

Man, this Commander Sisco guy is just destroying guys.

How about if we have out DH hit for Corky rather than the pitcher from now on.

Whoever said Corcorky would get a hit LIED!!

*sigh*

Is this a usual performance for Sisco, or was it just ass-battery?

Damn LNP was on yesterday. Today he's wearing the hood. 3 k's.

Hilarious, Sacky. Hilarious.

LNP, that's not what good kitty boyfriends do... 0-4 is not attractive.

Lately I feel like I've been about as productive at work as a Corky Miller at bat.

Dearest Ms IC,

No, Commander Sisco is quite good at baseball.

Love,
BG

Someone may have mentioned this in a previous thread, but on CBS Sportsline's Game Center, they list the batters with (R) or (L) after their names to indicate whether they hit righty or lefty. Thus, LNP reads as "N. Punto (L)."

Oh dear.

Dear Boo,

Stop it!!!

Yours,
Sacky

OH. CORKY. NO.

OK, how about if we have our DH hit AND field for Corky from now on.

Dear Boo,
You're a better pitcher than this. Really. You are. Check your stats.
All the love,
ndtf

Dear Corky-Corky-

The primary job of a catcher is to CATCH the ball. Especially if they can't hit.

Seriously. We might as well put LeCory back there. Or LNP.

What the hell is this?!? Juan... get your act together!

Oh, Boo. NO.

Corky! Corky! Jeez!

And Boo, I'm looking at you, too.

Much obliged, BG and sacky.

For balls sake, Boo!

Warm up the old fart!

Juan Manuel Rincon, you settle down RIGHT NOW, mister!

did Lyle pass his sickness on to Boo Berry today?! stop that!

I could have caught those pitches.

Bad Boo! Bad! No cereal for you!

Andy Sisco and David DeJesus = Lone bright spot for awful KC team.

Sisco - 1.12 ERA 16 IP 18/6 K/BB
DeJesus - .315/.390/.466

What is going on?!!! This is ridiculous!

Good thing we have corky to back up Mauer

Oh, THAT's where Eli Marrero went. Poor kid.

WTF?

JEEZ!!!

CORKY! BOO! *whack* *whack*

Don't make me come down there, Juan.

And Zach Greinke too. Huge bright spot.

I could have caught those pitches.

Posted by: Terry Tiffee at April 28, 2005 03:36 PM

We know, TT. We know.

Why do they Twins always have to find a way to blow or almost blow a lead!? Come on Juan, get your head on straight!! You aren't JC!

...and Gardenhire is running on the to the field and pointing to his right arm. Its time for a Cambria catching change and in comes Matty Lecroy.

Warm up the Nathanest. Fast.

CORKY.

Maybe you don't care about your career, or your stats. But for god's sake, what about your legacy? Surely you want to leave the game with some sort of legacy? Only Royals leave the game without a legacy. You're not a Royal, are you?

Y'know, I heard this rumor awhile back, that we're supposed to have the best pitchers in baseball on our team...

I agree.. I think Mulholland pitched great last night and would love to come in right now.

BG, can we please start a petition to deliver to Gardy with our opinion that the Corky/Tiffee trade up should happen soon?? Tiffee can play first if we need the back up there instead of LeRoy who seems to be a better catcher the Corky anyway!

Who said the good Doctor can't field?

This is some Ulcer ball right now

So, Corky (Corky) Miller is being kept on the roster because we need a better defensive 3rd catching option.

??????????????????????????

??????????????????????????

Is he really ANY better than LeRoy? At least LeRoy knows how to use a bat.

I'd sooo much rather have Tiffee or even Augie Ojeda (and Ojeda Daddy) on the bench.

The Dr. saves the day.

phew!

WHEW!!!

Now THAT's MY BOO!!!

Oh, hallelujah.

And SIT DOWN, John Buck!

Juan, don't you ever scare me like that again, you understand? Ever.

*reaches for the Tums*

Bring on anything-but-average Joe!!!

Well, Lewww's batting in the top of the ninth, so we should get one more run before they come up to bat again.

Alright Boo, the 95mph fastball K was cool, but it doesn't makeup for the jackassery that took place before it.

Now you and Corky go sit in the corner and think about what you've done.

Just go ahead and close us out already. Dang.
ooo, we're only down by one. Pffft.

Why do I get the impression that Corky (Corky) Miller is some schlub construction worker who wandered into spring training drunk and decided to pretend to be a major leaguer? And why are we letting him pretend?

The pic on Gameday was funny for Buck's K. He was up 2-0 and Juan struck him out on 3 pitches down the middle. Over-matched.

Corky Miller is now 1 for 50 in the 2004-05 seasons combined. And couple that with a PB and some WP = NON MAJOR LEAGUE BALL PLAYA.

Time to take your Ambiorix

Sorry I'm late to thread today. Work called. Anyway, it's "nice" to know what happened to allow that fourth run in. All Gameday would say was that Graffanino stuck out, but with the bold indicating that someone scored on the play. I was all confuzzled until I came over...

Yeah, that was some serious ass-armage out there, Boo.

and our daily dose of Ambiorix with a shot of Yo Joe! will solve all our problems.

Oh, btw, we SUCK.
This, sadly, is my first visit to BG this season.
KC's season is over, it's only April...
I've lost the will to live.
aaaaaaand, I'm over it.

Actually I could have used some Ambiorix last inning. And some tequila. Man I hate being at work right now.

Katharriet,

Because some dreams should never die. No matter how much we'd like them to...

MK

With you all the way, ndtf. With you all the way... *sigh*
Back to work....

Royals Fan,

Remember the Twins about, oh, five years ago? We feel your pain. Really.

MK,
On the whole, wouldn't it be cheaper to send "Corky" to the Saints, and pay them to wear Twins uniforms and play in the Dome when we're away?

RF,

Condolences. Such a promising baseball town, too. Chin up, it'll all come around in a few years.

T Money... are you kidding? 1-for-50? that makes me weep.

remind me why the Tiffeenator is rotting in AAA?

RF,

We really do. We're so sorry.

Hugs,
Batgirl

ok guys.. just half an inning left...

NOT kidding. Corky was 1-39 LY in 14 G with CIN.
So far 0-11 TY. He's making Timmy Laudner look like Pudge...

*gasp*

YO JOE!!!

kafumbly is a happy girl. I only wish I could watch him pick at his glove between pitches.

Katharriet,

That would be a neat idea! But wouldn't that lead to more St. Paul griping about Minneapolis taking away its toys or something like that?

MK

I think I could probably do a better job than Corky. I was a fantastic whiffle ball catcher in high school gym class! Not much of a hitter, but at least I could catch!

Nathanest of the Joes is in. C'mon baby!!

MK...
... We'd still have the Saints during Twins home games... and I'm sure St Paul could work out some kind of ... compensation....

The hot tub?

Ouch.

ARGH! JOE!

Looks like Kyle has now jinxed the entire bullpen. He must be stopped.

a double? off Yo Joe! ? inconceivable!

I need a large mallet to hit myself with.

You mean Lyle. Kyle is the good side of the being known as Yle Lohse.

oooo. double by Berroa.

I think it must be, indeed, that Lyle is possessing each of our pitchers in turn. Drastic action may be called for.

I am popping Ambiorexes like candy right now.

Oh wait, those are jelly beans. But still...

What's with the wild pitch disease?! I'm betting it's the stadium.

The Royals faithful are still there and making noise. Gotta give 'em credit.

Dear Lyle,

take your sickness away from us!

thank you,

kafumbly

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

More Ambiorix, please.

Ughhhhhhh

Ambiorix... Need Ambiorix...

Enough of this ASS-ARMING. STOP IT!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

(@#*%(@*#&$*(@&#&(*&(*#%(*&*&^^&*%&^%#@$

THE WORLD HAS COME TO AN END!

I feel faint... please, someone get me some Ambiorix...

OH. NO.

A blown save. Un-bleeping-believable.

ARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bad News Bears kinda game.

I can't believe this...our defense can be like a damn circus sometimes.

Scotch....I need scotch.

What the hell happened to the team that excels at the fundamentals? This is ugly.

Dear John Gordon,
I have no idea what just happened. It sounded like there were four games going on and you were a child in need of Ritalin commenting on all of them, plus the shiny thing you noticed in the corner.
Then you "re-explained", and I still am quite unclear of what transpired. Perhaps you could tone down the screaming and concentrate more on describing what is happening.

Thank you

Well, I'm back, and I was really hoping things would be going better than this. C'mon Twins! Thart deserves a satisfying win after his/her traumatic day! Geez, this is not the Joe we know and love.

Someone call the Pope. It's a national crisis now. Evil spirits have possessed our VP's arm! Besides, how cool would it be to see the Popemobile driving out to the mound for an exorcism?

BAD Castro! BAD Corky! *sob* Good... good try, Lew. Good try, baby.

Castro makes an error. What is with all these darn ex-Reds messing up our game today?

AAAUGH!!!

Katharriet, I'm with you. I think we'll need a whole team of exorcists, seeing as Lyle is capable of moving from one body to another.

Lyle, why are you so angry?

Sweeney....oh Lord....

Missed catch error by Juan Castro? What, did Lew put a little too much mustard on the ball and Castro didn't want to get hurt?

Castro makes an error. What is with all these darn ex-Reds messing up our game today?

We've lost the moral high ground for which we fought so hard today...

This... is a simple game.
You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball.

come on Joe... they don't even HAVE a closer so if you can just get this guy out, we have a chance to come back and score again. Really, we can make this work!

I have faith in you, oh might Joe..

ARRRGGHHHHHH!

so is that unearned, then, cuz Gameday says catching error by Juan "Mr. Defense" Castro...

Anyone who's not at work care to clear up that play??? God I have Gameday sometimes.

"Sometimes a closer must save the game from themselves"

sayeth the Buddha

Why? Why? Why?

wow. here comes an extra-inning win for the Twins, instead of a 9-inning win. ho-hum.

Given the error, is it still a blown save?

Do we have anyone left in the bullpen besides the Old Fart? How much did Crain pitch yesterday?

@kafumbly

Well Gameday also scored it as an ER.

I was gone for a few minutes. What the crap just happened?

Katharriet & Carmen,

T.C. Bear does baseball-related exorcisms, doesn't he?

MK

Man. Pitching wins games, and defense helps pitching.

Which is why I'm ever so glad my Sox shipped Jose Valentin far far away. 30+ errors from an IF is doom doom doom doom doom. Too bad no more Corey, eh?

Oh, looks like it was changed to an unearned run.

I want to go home, but don't think I can drive safely with the Twins screwing this up.

Good going Doc. Please may this be the beginning of a rally!

At least Morneau is awesome.

Dear Pander,

Don't get me started.

Yours,
BG

I think it is, kafumbly.

alskntwnsfn,
What happened, according to the radio, is this: long fly to Lew, who made an incredible, deep catch and threw and incredible, deep throw to Juan Castro, to try and get Berroa out at third. Unfortunately, Castro had a fielding error, and Berroa broke for home. the Nathanest got the ball and threw it home but not in time.