BOD

Inches and one bowl of Wheaties away from being Jason Tyner's tonight, but, alas, we shall have to look elsewhere. The Twins found their offense, and it's about time—and I know what you're saying, it's the Devil Rays, and the 5th starter, and it's basically like playing Jimmy Bob's t-ball team, except we all know there have been times the Twins couldn't hit off a t, much less the Devil Rays. But not tonight—tonight the offense came busting out all over. Hitters 4-5-6 combined for seven hits and seven RBIs, with a 3 for 4 performance by DJ Cuddles. But it wasn't just Cuddles's offense that stood out. In the 4th inning, BJ Upton hit what he thought was a triple to Mr. Cuddyer—who was once a shortstop, once a third baseman, who once had no home on the team—and Mr. Cuddyer hurled a laser shot to third so powerful that two innings later Akinori Iwamura was too damn scared to try to score on his arm. The fly was hit, Cuddles glared at Iwamura at third, the ball sailed toward home and he murmured, I'm a right fielder, bitch. And the Boyfriend of the Day.

Goober/ Justin 3, Sooz/Cuddy 2, BabyDash/Bart 1, Batgirl/ Chairman 1, BatCub/Torii 0, Jeb/LNP 0, Readers/Field 0.

Posted by Batgirl at April 14, 2007 10:07 PM
Comments

Good call BG.
And a good game, if I do say so my self.

Posted by: twin-X at April 14, 2007 10:17 PM

yes, but damn does Sir Sidney work slow. someone needs to show him how to get into a rhythm.

Posted by: dfb at April 14, 2007 10:22 PM

I'm really liking Cuddyer this season. I guessed married life suits him.

Posted by: Kurtis at April 14, 2007 10:26 PM

I'm so glad Bart is back to form...He's my favorite!

Posted by: lg at April 14, 2007 10:35 PM

The Michael Cuddyer Fan Club and Sewing Circle is most pleased. They are planning a commemorative quilt to honor Cuddy's achievement.

Posted by: twayn at April 14, 2007 10:46 PM

I can't wait til Tyner hits his first homerun. I hope I'm watching when he does. Keep eating your Wheaties!

I think the boys were making up for the last time Pontoon pitched - ridiculous defense and hit after hit.

Posted by: Shelley at April 14, 2007 10:59 PM

as they say on the internets, 'pwned."

Posted by: Mark at April 14, 2007 11:02 PM

Sorry to correct you, Bat-girl, but Cuddyer was officially 3 for 4. His fourth hit was changed to a reached on error after the game.

Posted by: collegeboy at April 14, 2007 11:21 PM

"I'm a right fielder, bitch"-what else needs to be said?!?

Posted by: L.H. girl at April 14, 2007 11:46 PM

That is really annoying that after a game they change a ruled hit to an error. It was an error but once they make a call it should stand. Does any other sport do that? It's ridiculous imo.

Posted by: Nora at April 14, 2007 11:54 PM

Dear Mr. Boy,

No apologies necessary. Thank you. It's changed.

Sincerely,
Batgirl

Posted by: Batgirl at April 15, 2007 12:01 AM

Hi Batgirl,
This probably isn't the forum to ask this, but I shall fire away anyway. You may remember me from the T.H. baseball. If you do, you know I'm in Oakland. Now that you have the background, here's the situation. Last year we got the Big Hurt, but the training staff in Chicago held on to his rebar. Until he got it, he struggled. This year we got Stewart. Let me just say, he has been a treat. He has a great sense of humor, a fantastic glove and he seems to just irritate the hell out of opposing pitchers. We love having him in Oakland. Now, if you could just ask your staff what it is that makes him throw and send it out to us, we would be forever in you debt.

Posted by: D.J. at April 15, 2007 02:22 AM

Dear Nora,

In hockey, not only will they change scoring, awarding goals or assists to other players based on a later-in-the- or post-game review, but they can also assess more stringent penalties on players (i.e. game DQs and suspensions.)

Canadianally,
Donnalove

Posted by: Donnalove at April 15, 2007 02:50 AM

LNP was only inches away from winning the BOD, too! (Or maybe that was inches away from being able to ride the big kids' rides at Valley Fair--I'm so tired I can't remember what I'm saying one minute to the next.)

Posted by: Jeb at April 15, 2007 07:39 AM

If a basehit falls on the field, and no one sees it, is it still a basehit?I went to bed thinking he was 4-4;decisions should not be changed after one is asleep. Last year they miscalled a homerun by Cuddy, giving him a double, and now this.Obviously a conspiracy is afoot. I named my cat Cuddyer, and she was pissed. {about the error, not the name}

Posted by: al at April 15, 2007 08:45 AM

So proud of Michael, regardless of whether or not he went 3-for-4 or 4-for-4. He did so amazing last night.

AND LUIS! LUIS RODRIGUEZ! He went boom. :D

Last night was really fun to listen to. I wish I could have saw it. But it was still fun!

The boys did awesome last night! Hopefully, they'll do awesome today. Even though I can't listen to the game.

Posted by: Candace at April 15, 2007 10:57 AM

D.J.: I would never presume to answer for BG, but many of us have long had an almost hopelessly romantic fondness for Shannon. He hits! He walks! He runs (well, he used to)!

But if your question is "When will he show us a real outfielder's cannon?" the answer, sadly, is 2001.

Not to disparage the gentleman, but he's never hit double digits in outfield assists once in 10 years of being a starter. And it ain't because people are so intimidated they're not running on him.

Posted by: tgd at April 15, 2007 11:20 AM

Nora: In soccer (or as the Europeans say football) penalties are often assessed after games when replays are reviewed. Two days after the game!! LeRoy Lita of Reading was given a 3 game suspension for a penalty that wasnt called in the game and when I watched the game--couldnt see it on the replay. So post game scoring changes in baseball are not unique.

DAM

Posted by: DAM-DC Twins Fan at April 15, 2007 12:53 PM

The lineup today is giving me flashbacks to 1998. Casilla-Tyner-Redmond at the top? Whaaaa?

Posted by: the sir weeze at April 15, 2007 02:10 PM

I just moved to Jacksonville, so this week will probably be the only week of the year that I am grateful to get D-Ray games on tv (because that means I got to watch the Twins!)

Bad news- they're losing! DOH!

Posted by: jdn9201 at April 15, 2007 03:48 PM

I, too, hope that I am watching Tiny Tyner's first-ever major league homerun. When I see it, I can guarantee you that I will jump up and down and cheer. One note on today's game: JASON BARTLETT'S PERFORMANCE OUT THERE WAS FANTASTIC! Three-for-three with two RBI and a couple of nice defensive plays make for a VERY hot(t) boyfriend.

Posted by: TwinsPrincess at April 15, 2007 06:58 PM

i LOVE when people try to run on cuddy's arm. it is perhaps my favorite thing ever.

Posted by: anna at April 15, 2007 07:33 PM

Kyle:
http://baseballchurch.blogspot.com/2007/04/kyle-lohses-night-out.html

Posted by: JesusthisisIggy at April 15, 2007 10:03 PM