GameChat – Marlins @ Twins #2, 7:10pm

Since this is not a regularly scheduled game, it’s fighting for local broadcast time with Wild hockey tonight. So the Twins game is on that FSN+ channel that gave us all fits during Spring Training. Hope y’all remember where to find your game!

This afternoon’s game was cool and sunny and it looks as though this evening will be the same way. It’s actually warmer now than when the earlier game started so that isn’t bad. Frankly, most locals are just happy to see the sunshine. This is actually pretty similar to Pelfrey’s start last week.  I would REALLY like to see him step it up tonight – and by that I mean PACE. Something about last week had him slowing to an absolute crawl like watching the Red Sox play the Yankees… I would rather not do that again if my opinion counts for anything (which it doesn’t).

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Coghlan, LF Dozier, 2B
Polanco, 3B Mauer, DH
Stanton, RF Arcia, LF
Dobbs, DH Morneau, 1B
Ruggiano, CF Doumit, C
Brantly, C Parmelee, RF
Valaika, SS Escobar, E, SS
Mahoney, 1B Hicks, CF
Solano, D, 2B Carroll, 3B
  Nolasco, P   Pelfrey, P

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We had some REALLY fantastic offense from Eduardo Escobar and some pretty phenomenal defense from Brian Dozier but it wasn’t enough to overcome the general malaise that seemed to exist from the poor tone set by Pelfrey.  I KNOW I’m biased but once again his pace was painfully slow. If he was being successful at that speed, I might steel my patience to wait out the 4 hour games but he’s not and they suck.

I will say it was a lot of fun to see Redmond, even if it is in that atrocious Marlins tangerine uni.. ouch.

Next game for the Twins will be much warmer…

GameChat – Marlins @ Twins, 1:10pm

jdun644lWELCOME BACK, RED DOG!!

No, really, ignore all that snow! Go ahead, I’d love to see the naked batting practice! (metaphorically only). Of course, I’m at work so no TV anyway – gameday won’t show it.

I’ve really been excited for this series and the ONLY reason is because I’m so excited for Redmond having this opportunity. I just wish his team was doing a little more for him. wow.

That being said, let’s all give major props to the Target Field Grounds Crew! Nothing like 6+ inches of snow overnight to have to remove from the field and the stands in time for a double header. Let’s see what the boys can do with the cool but sunny conditions!

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Pierre, LF Dozier, 2B
Polanco, 3B Mauer, C
Stanton, RF Willingham, LF
Dobbs, DH Morneau, 1B
Ruggiano, CF Parmelee, RF
Mahoney, 1B Plouffe, 3B
Olivo, C Arcia, DH
Green, N, SS Hicks, CF
Solano, D, 2B Florimon, SS
  Fernandez, J, P   Correia, P

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It was a cold but beautiful afternoon for baseball!! Correia had his 4th consecutive start go at least 7 innings for us so that is definitely a great deal. I wish they’d let him try for 8 today because Burton didn’t have his best stuff and almost let the Marlins of all teams, back into the game but Perkins shut the door hard and fast.

My heartiest congratulations and BOD as well go to Oswaldo Arcia for his first MLB Home Run!! The only player for the Twins who has hit a home run at a younger age was Joe Mauer in 2005. Now I feel old. But still… it was a great shot – 401 ft – and we needed every single one of his 3 RBI to keep a hold of that lead and get the win. So congrats Oswaldo – you are this afternoon’s BOD!

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