July 20th, 2009

[zamboni]

That date in my mind is one that might be more significant to the Twins than any other I can think of. Seemed insignificant a week ago, even the day after it was just another night. A VERY bad night, that is.

That is the night the Twins blew a 10 run lead to the Oakland A's. Amazing how it might come into play nearly 3 months later. Had we won that night (like we should have) we would be guaranteed a tie going into tomorrow. I understand we have lost many more games besides that one, but given the circumstances, a 10 run lead should have been safe.

[greebs]

agree. for the 2nd year in a row there is the possibility that one of those "it's just one game" kind of games can be looked back on and make you wonder what could have been. Let's hope not.

[genegodawa]

Well, at .500, there were many, many games that come into play for a one game diff in a 162/3 game season.

I know my Cubbies can point to quite a few "shoulda beens" like losses to lower div competition but I will just have to wait till next year like Windy.

Of course Cubbie Div Championships are not quite as tarnished as Windy's ring so I got that goin' for me.

[JBMasterAngler]

I forgot all about that A's game, but I think if it comes down to 1 game, the one that will hurt the most is Nathan's blown save in the white sox game a few weeks ago. I thought that game ended our season for sure.

[zamboni]

Well, at .500, there were many, many games that come into play for a one game diff in a 162/3 game season.

I put that in my first statement. But blowing a 10 run lead is something that shouldn't have happened. Nathan blowing a one run lead in the 9th is very understandable, even if he is the best closer in the game, it happens- but a 10 run lead is unexcusable, and it may or may not bite them in the kiester. As I write this, the Sox are winning 4-0 in the 8th inning, had the Twins not blown that game, they would guarantee a tie. SICK

[zamboni]

And btw Geno, they are 8 games over .500.

[genegodawa]

Hope it ends up at least 9 over

Windy'll love that