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Post by Saint on Oct 9, 2023 8:59:04 GMT -6
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Javier vs. Gray
Game 3 is a big one, and on paper it should be in the Twins' favor from a pitching match-up standpoint. Dusty really needs to lengthen the lineup on this one and give Diaz a start.
Altuve 2B
Brantley LF
Yordan DH
Bregman 3B
Tucker RF
Diaz C
Chas CF
Pena SS
Dubon 1B
It won't happen, but that's what I would do.
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 9, 2023 9:15:55 GMT -6
1-1Javier vs. Gray Game 3 is a big one, and on paper it should be in the Twins' favor from a pitching match-up standpoint. Dusty really needs to lengthen the lineup on this one and give Diaz a start. Altuve 2B Brantley LF Yordan DH Bregman 3B Tucker RF Diaz C Chas CF Pena SS Dubon 1B It won't happen, but that's what I would do. We win game 3 |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 9, 2023 11:46:24 GMT -6
I try sticking up for Dusty, but having Yainer get only two AB’s in a week makes me want him to go away.
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 9, 2023 13:18:26 GMT -6
I try sticking up for Dusty, but having Yainer get only two AB’s in a week makes me want him to go away. Dusty and Logic are some times worlds apart |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 9, 2023 19:04:34 GMT -6
1-1Javier vs. Gray Game 3 is a big one, and on paper it should be in the Twins' favor from a pitching match-up standpoint. Dusty really needs to lengthen the lineup on this one and give Diaz a start. Altuve 2B Brantley LF Yordan DH Bregman 3B Tucker RF Diaz C Chas CF Pena SS Dubon 1B It won't happen, but that's what I would do. Julia posted that Diaz will be DH tomorrow. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Oct 9, 2023 19:49:39 GMT -6
1-1Javier vs. Gray Game 3 is a big one, and on paper it should be in the Twins' favor from a pitching match-up standpoint. Dusty really needs to lengthen the lineup on this one and give Diaz a start. Altuve 2B Brantley LF Yordan DH Bregman 3B Tucker RF Diaz C Chas CF Pena SS Dubon 1B It won't happen, but that's what I would do. Julia posted that Diaz will be DH tomorrow. Which means Brantley is either getting a day off or is hurt again when we desperately need him. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 9, 2023 20:31:18 GMT -6
That also means we won't be able to pinch hit for Maldonado without losing the DH spot. Kind of an all or nothing approach...
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Oct 9, 2023 21:21:25 GMT -6
That also means we won't be able to pinch hit for Maldonado without losing the DH spot. Kind of an all or nothing approach...  |
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Post by Saint on Oct 9, 2023 21:24:18 GMT -6
That also means we won't be able to pinch hit for Maldonado without losing the DH spot. Kind of an all or nothing approach... Resembles Dusty all right. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 9, 2023 22:30:43 GMT -6
One thing I’ll agree with Dusty Haters is the dumbass Díaz at DH thing. So, they’re really okay with punting the DH if Maldonado ever gets pulled?
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Post by Saint on Oct 10, 2023 6:00:27 GMT -6
Diaz will probably go 0-4 and it won't matter anyways.
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Post by inaltuvewetrust on Oct 10, 2023 7:39:26 GMT -6
We need our offense to get off to a hot start. If we can score 2-3 runs in the first, I think that will put us in a good spot. The winner of the first 5 innings I believe wins this game. After 5 innings you start getting the brutal shadows at Target field, which benefits pitchers.
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 10, 2023 8:21:29 GMT -6
We need our offense to get off to a hot start. If we can score 2-3 runs in the first, I think that will put us in a good spot. The winner of the first 5 innings I believe wins this game. After 5 innings you start getting the brutal shadows at Target field, which benefits pitchers. The one thing good about the ‘19 Series was the blitzkrieg attack on the road. We need that here. I’m talking bunts and squeeze plays, hit and runs, steals, sac flies, Pettis not holding up runners as if the offense easily drives in runners, etc. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 10, 2023 8:48:28 GMT -6
I'd like to see us amp the aggressiveness. If we're going to lose, let's lose trying to make something happen. Not by running the ball for no yardage and trying to kick a field goal, for example.
Aggressive doesn't mean stupid though.
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 10, 2023 9:28:07 GMT -6
If we win this series, can we please stop bitching about this team? We’re very fortunate to be Astros fans.
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Post by Saint on Oct 10, 2023 11:18:27 GMT -6
If we win this series, can we please stop bitching about this team? We’re very fortunate to be Astros fans. Pessimism is an emotional self-defense tool. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 10, 2023 11:26:03 GMT -6
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 10, 2023 11:54:00 GMT -6
SMH at the Yainer/Maldy lineup. |
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Post by kyledriver1980 on Oct 10, 2023 11:57:45 GMT -6
SMH at the Yainer/Maldy lineup. At this point, what else do you expect. It is what it is. Hopefully it shakes things up and works. If not, hopefully it gets Dusty out of Houston. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 10, 2023 12:10:00 GMT -6
If we win this series, can we please stop bitching about this team? We’re very fortunate to be Astros fans. Pessimism is an emotional self-defense tool. 15KTK and Ash are very self defensive, then followed by a lot of us |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 10, 2023 12:22:01 GMT -6
SMH at the Yainer/Maldy lineup. At this point, what else do you expect. It is what it is. Hopefully it shakes things up and works. If not, hopefully it gets Dusty out of Houston. In a close game, you have to pinch hit for Maldonado. At that point, only Yainer can catch, thus punting the DH position. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 10, 2023 12:53:35 GMT -6
Here you go, Yainer. You've gotten like 2 ABs over the last two weeks; now go hit the arguably the best starting pitcher in the AL.
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 10, 2023 12:57:05 GMT -6
Here you go, Yainer. You've gotten like 2 ABs over the last two weeks; now go hit the arguably the best starting pitcher in the AL. Please, jeebus, give him restraint. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Oct 10, 2023 13:15:44 GMT -6
Oh my word, and Chas out of the lineup too? Against their best pitcher? With meltdown-prone Javier going for us?
It's like Dusty is just giving up before the game starts. Lost his mind.
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Post by Saint on Oct 10, 2023 13:22:40 GMT -6
Oh my word, and Chas out of the lineup too? Against their best pitcher? With meltdown-prone Javier going for us? It's like Dusty is just giving up before the game starts. Lost his mind. Yeah, it doesn't make a lot of sense... I know righties aren't Chas' strength but he is still better against them than Dubon is. But, Chas hasn't exactly been hitting the ball hard lately either. For once, I would just like to see our best offensive lineup though... Just once... |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 10, 2023 13:30:34 GMT -6
Oh my word, and Chas out of the lineup too? Against their best pitcher? With meltdown-prone Javier going for us? It's like Dusty is just giving up before the game starts. Lost his mind. Chas has been ice cold. They need guys like Dubón and Brantley in there who can hit low liners. The Brantley omission confuses me, though. Unless the guy can start 3 or 4 games in a row, I don’t buy that “he’s 100%” argument. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 10, 2023 14:04:03 GMT -6
Here we go. A hot start can make all the difference.
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Post by Saint on Oct 10, 2023 14:11:11 GMT -6
Altuve doing Altuve things.
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Post by Saint on Oct 10, 2023 14:13:29 GMT -6
And Bregman goes down trying to look his way on base...
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Post by Saint on Oct 10, 2023 14:14:13 GMT -6
Okay someone has to hit besides Altuve and Yordan now!
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