Twins bullpen

[bassislife]

The only real reliever we have is Breslow.

[CALVINIST]

I hate to say it but the Twins are in trouble. They are a game back right now, their bullpen is overworked, and they have four away games with the Angels coming up. True, they are hitting the ball and scoring runs, but without solid mid-relief pitching I see things only getting worse. Can anyone give me reasons to be optimistic?

[UdeLakeTom]

The opera singer hasn't even warmed up her tonsils yet.

[The J-Man!]

I hate to say it but the Twins are in trouble. They are a game back right now, their bullpen is overworked, and they have four away games with the Angels coming up. True, they are hitting the ball and scoring runs, but without solid mid-relief pitching I see things only getting worse. Can anyone give me reasons to be optimistic?

Let's just give up now. No reason to even play out the season. They are a whole game behind now. No chance to catch up. (All sarcasm of course). Gosh they lose 1 game and you'd think the sky is falling.

One game at a time CALVINIST. Don't give up yet.

Oh yeah, keep in mind that the White Sox still have to play 3 at Boston, 4 at New York, 3 at home against the Angels, 3 at home against Tampa, and perhaps most important, 3 at Minnesota.

[treble]

Yeah, just check the remaining schedules for both teams, both have some tough opponents but I really can't see Chicago winning any more than 18 games? I think when I was looking at it, even 18 was being pretty generous. I am excited to see how Minnesota stacks up against Tampa Bay and LA, who I think we will meet in the 1st and 2nd rounds!

[CALVINIST]

Originally Posted By: CALVINIST

I hate to say it but the Twins are in trouble. They are a game back right now, their bullpen is overworked, and they have four away games with the Angels coming up. True, they are hitting the ball and scoring runs, but without solid mid-relief pitching I see things only getting worse. Can anyone give me reasons to be optimistic?

Let's just give up now. No reason to even play out the season. They are a whole game behind now. No chance to catch up. (All sarcasm of course). Gosh they lose 1 game and you'd think the sky is falling.

One game at a time CALVINIST. Don't give up yet.

Oh yeah, keep in mind that the White Sox still have to play 3 at Boston, 4 at New York, 3 at home against the Angels, 3 at home against Tampa, and perhaps most important, 3 at Minnesota.

Gee, after that solid kick in the a$$ I feel better already Chicago has a tougher schedule than us so let's see what happens. It will be key for the starters kick it up a few notches to rest the bullpen. And it wouldn't hurt to give Korecky a shot either.

[SledNeck]

All we need to do is pick up a few key guys for next year and we should be considered favorites to win the division in 2009.

[The J-Man!]

Originally Posted By: The J-Man!

Originally Posted By: CALVINIST

I hate to say it but the Twins are in trouble. They are a game back right now, their bullpen is overworked, and they have four away games with the Angels coming up. True, they are hitting the ball and scoring runs, but without solid mid-relief pitching I see things only getting worse. Can anyone give me reasons to be optimistic?

Let's just give up now. No reason to even play out the season. They are a whole game behind now. No chance to catch up. (All sarcasm of course). Gosh they lose 1 game and you'd think the sky is falling.

One game at a time CALVINIST. Don't give up yet.

Oh yeah, keep in mind that the White Sox still have to play 3 at Boston, 4 at New York, 3 at home against the Angels, 3 at home against Tampa, and perhaps most important, 3 at Minnesota.

Gee, after that solid kick in the a$$ I feel better already Chicago has a tougher schedule than us so let's see what happens. It will be key for the starters kick it up a few notches to rest the bullpen. And it wouldn't hurt to give Korecky a shot either.

Positive thinking C. That's what we need right now. I just didn't want to see you giving up yet. I think we will definitely see Korecky called up in September when the roster expands. I believe he has been pitching as a closer in AAA (Rochester) and doing quite well.

SledNeck - you are right about next year. I think we will see a trade or 2 this offseason (outfielder traded for infield help and/or relief pitching). Plus I am sure the Twins will have a little money to spend next year. I don't believe any current Twin is a free agent (and good Twin that is. ie Punto, Everett) that we need to worry about retaining. I don't think we have any shot at the big time free agents (Adam Dunn, Manny Ramirez, Mark Teixeira), but perhaps maybe some old Twins nemesis like Mike Sweeney, Frank Thomas and Jim Thome.

They are all too old, I am making a joke here.

My wife, son, and I will be at the game tonight. Go Twins!

[Windy City Walleye Hunter]

Come on Calvin,

Don't start worrying about Vlad and the boys out in La La Land, you still have two games left to get your butts kicked by the A's! LOL

But if it's any consolation, I will be pulling for you guys to win the wild card! LOL

Some of the roller coaster riders are getting quesy! It should be a fun month!

Windy

[CALVINIST]

Windy, your sox don't have a ten game lead. They are one Mariner win and one Oakland loss from being tied with the Twinks again. Yep, should be a fun ride.

[Windy City Walleye Hunter]

Calvin,

I was just giving you a little of the business. I thought it was funny that you were panicing when you are only one game behind. I guess we are all trained to be a "glass half empty" guy when it comes to our baseball teams! I do agree that it will be an interesting ride and I am seriously pulling for the Twinks to win the wild card!

Windy

[Scott K]

I would be happy with the Twins winning the wild card! Although, happier with the division!

[CALVINIST]

Windy, you put your ring avatar to bed. What's up?

[KMR85]

it isn't september yet. remember 2006? twins could win the division by 10 games, since they are only a game out right now.

[PierBridge]

I think Calvin's concerns are warranted.

I'm not giving up but talk to me after 14 straight days on the road with a young team and bullpen that can't get a little leaguer out right now!

I don't see the Wild Card as much of option either and yes I know we are a game out of the Wild Card at the present time!

Go Twins!

[UdeLakeTom]

How about that bullpen today??? And they sent Bass out and added Casilla to the roster today.

[bassislife]

Thanks for the loss Crain!

Can't complain about the other guys tonight though. Matt and Eddie came in and pitched great.

[PierBridge]

Are you sure it wasn't Gardy or Pohlads fault...lol

[UdeLakeTom]

Our fielders in the last 3 games are what is letting us down.

[PierBridge]

Gomez really needs to learn how to go back on the ball thats 2 games in row he should have made the play.

I know he's young and all but it is frustating.

I don't really blame Punto to much he may not even have got that guy at first and the runner still ended up at 3rd and would have scored more then likely.

[UdeLakeTom]

Nice avatar...It will make Windy jealous.

[Windy City Walleye Hunter]

dude,

I am jealous, my shiny new ring is no where near as valuable as that rare antique piece of jewelry. Is it from the Eisenhower Era?

Windy

[UdeLakeTom]

Ah yes...."I like Ike". I bet you even had his button.

[Gary Crichton]

There is a shot over the bow. Nicely done Windy.

G.C.

[Jim Uran]

Yeah Come On!!!!!!!! The white sox win a world series like once a century big deal. 1917 and in 2005 so they're not due for quite some time now.