Outshined Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Huge win for Santana and the Twins. I have to say the Twins D stepped it up a notch. Santana was not his usual self and gave up a lot of hits, but he got quit a few double plays and did not give up a run. He kept the Yanks from hitting the long ball. Chalk one up for the underdogs! Tommorow night: Radke vs Lieber on ESPN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegFuJohnson Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Good job by the Twinkies. Turned 5 double plays? Impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Good job by the Twinkies. Turned 5 double plays? Impressive. 464507[/snapback] not to mention 2 stellar plays by Hunter. He hosed Posada @ the plate & made another "routine" highlight reel catch on the long fly ball by A-rod. pitching & defense get's you a ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billhelm Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I really hope the Twins can somehow win tonight. That would be awesome.. I think they have a much better shot at beating the Yankees this year with the pitching question marks for the Yanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 Ouch - that loss hurts - Yankees gained the momentum just like last year...Good game though. Back to Minny on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Ouch - that loss hurts - Yankees gained the momentum just like last year...Good game though. Back to Minny on Friday. 466963[/snapback] Looks like Gardenhire left Nathan in just a little too long, but I guess the same could be said for Sturtze, but it only cost the Yanks one run. Tough call, I guess you have to take your chances somewhere, it's not like you have a lot to choose from in the 12th inning from your bullpen. Good game. Good series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 Looks like Gardenhire left Nathan in just a little too long, but I guess the same could be said for Sturtze, but it only cost the Yanks one run. Tough call, I guess you have to take your chances somewhere, it's not like you have a lot to choose from in the 12th inning from your bullpen. Good game. Good series. 467374[/snapback] I agree with Gardy and his decision. Nathan was still throwing mid 90's and missed on the corners with a few pitches. This is playoff baseball at its best. They interviewed Nathan today on Kfan. Gardy asked him when he came to the dugout after the 11th and asked him how he was - he said I'm fine. Gardy told him if we don't score you're out. Thats why Crain was warming up. I liked Nathans chances over Crain or Ramero. Nathan said he'll be ready if called on Friday. The game has been moved to 3pm - I think.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 I don't know Outshined...Gardy doesn't like to let his starters throw more then 100 pitches...can't see how he would expect his closer to throw over 50. Although at the time I didn't have a problem with it. But you could see how tired he was when he intentionally walked the last batter. Scared the crap out of me...the 2nd and 3rd balls were *** near right over the plate. Sheffield could have easily swatted either one. I hope the game isn't at 3 tomorrow...we tee off in a golf tournament at 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 I don't know Outshined...Gardy doesn't like to let his starters throw more then 100 pitches...can't see how he would expect his closer to throw over 50. Although at the time I didn't have a problem with it. But you could see how tired he was when he intentionally walked the last batter. Scared the crap out of me...the 2nd and 3rd balls were *** near right over the plate. Sheffield could have easily swatted either one. I hope the game isn't at 3 tomorrow...we tee off in a golf tournament at 1. 468542[/snapback] Thats what Nathan Said...PA asked him what Gardy said to him when he finished the 11th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 I hope the game isn't at 3 tomorrow...we tee off in a golf tournament at 1. 468542[/snapback] Saturday's game is at 3pm. Friday is still primetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Sanchez Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 As a Yankees fan, I think they are fortunate the series is tied right now. I really like the way the Twins are playing. Good pitching, great defense, and manufacturing runs. Reminds me a lot of the late 90's Yankees. I'm not as confident about the Yankees chances this year as I have been in years past. They have a bad combination of not so great pitching and an offense that seems to only score on the long ball. Any team with good pitching has a chance to beat the Yankees. But as long as they're still alive, they have to be the favorites in the AL. Hopefully the rest of the Yanks/Twins series is as good as the first two games. I love watching great baseball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 (edited) Saturday's game is at 3pm. Friday is still primetime. 468670[/snapback] Perfect...a half hour or so break between the end of the Gophs kicking Michigan and the start of the Twins beating the Yankees Edited October 8, 2004 by BillyBalata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Perfect...a half hour or so break between the end of the Gophs kicking Michigan and the start of the Twins beating the Yankees 469298[/snapback] And still a full day before the Vikings get overturned at Houston! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 And still a full day before the Vikings get overturned at Houston! 472024[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 If this di(khead announcer mentions "astroturf" on emore time, I won't be able to watch this game because I'll put my boot through the TV. Hey, di(khead - news flash - every fielder always takes the angle to get to the ball at the closest position, it's a natural function of the eye/brain coordination you evidently don't have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 If this di(khead announcer mentions "astroturf" on emore time, I won't be able to watch this game because I'll put my boot through the TV. Hey, di(khead - news flash - every fielder always takes the angle to get to the ball at the closest position, it's a natural function of the eye/brain coordination you evidently don't have! 472118[/snapback] Looks like you'll be going to best buy tommorow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegFuJohnson Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 He's talking a bit too much about it. I suppose the fact that he's a Hall-of-Fame 2nd baseman gets him a little slack this time, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Looks like you'll be going to best buy tommorow 472145[/snapback] Nah, I refrained. Hope the real Twinnies show up tomorrow, or it's all over for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Hope the real Twinnies show up tomorrow, or it's all over for us. 472751[/snapback] I'm a Yankee fan, but you have to like the Twins chances at home with Santana on the mound. With him on 3 days' rest, I'm hoping that the Yanks can make him throw a lot of pitches and get him out of the game and into the Twin's bullpen by around the 6th inning. I'm also hoping Vazquez shows up...he was very good the first half, but absolutely atrocious the second half. I do believe that the kid has some heart though...I guess we'll find out today at 4:00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackshi17 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 This will be the third time in the last 11 days that the Yankees have faced Santana. He's good but I don't think you can hold this bunch of Yankees down that often in a short period of time. Should be a good game....Go Yankees!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSILK Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Big Yankees fan here, but agree with above. Santana will be tough, but shouldn't go more than 5-6 innings. We can take advantage of their bullpen. Not as confident this year has years in past but tough to bet against NY. If they pull this out, CAN"T WAIT to get at those Red Sox. Once again, those G'*** Sox are setting those poor fans up for disappointment. GO YANKS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 So far so good....Santana has thrown about 80 pitches thru 4+ innings....I don't think he'll make it past the 6th inning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Big Rube, my man!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted October 10, 2004 Author Share Posted October 10, 2004 Never say die... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackshi17 Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 (edited) All comes down to a 58' pitch?? Good series Minnesota! Edited October 10, 2004 by jackshi17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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