Would be nice if a pinch hitter was sitting on his arse in the dugout rather than Drew Butera.
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Would be nice if a pinch hitter was sitting on his arse in the dugout rather than Drew Butera.
But isn't it more important to have an emergency backstop in the extremely unlikely event both your catchers get hurt in the same game?Quote:
Originally Posted by USAFChief
...Mauer would come through in a huge spot like this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by USAFChief
How do you expect him to whisper all the way from Rochester?Quote:
Originally Posted by NorthwestTwinsFan
Helllllllllllllllllls yes bitches!
That'll do.Quote:
Originally Posted by snepp
Who else was muttering when he took the 2-0 fastball?
Mauer power turns on one!
Wow, that was unexpected but fun.
Let's hope Burton can hold 'em down.
Yup, especially when I thought ball three was going to ring him up.Quote:
Originally Posted by USAFChief
Took a lot of guts to lay off the 2-2 pitch just before.Quote:
Originally Posted by USAFChief
THERE GOES MY FAVORITE SINGLES HITTER! Great Joe!
Nah... Another one was coming along.Quote:
Originally Posted by USAFChief
I have less of a problem with Butera taking a bench spot than I do with the fact that the pitching staff is such crap that management feels the need to keep 13 pitchers on the active roster.Quote:
Originally Posted by USAFChief
But really, who needs another bench bat when you can count on clutch hits from Casilla and Carroll?
When did he start hitting right handed?Quote:
Originally Posted by Top Gun
:)
Valentine's reaction was priceless.
Is he still the Boston manager Monday night?
I'm watching the Boston broadcast. They were pretty fair on the 2-2 pitch to Mauer, Remy called it "close, but outside."
He probably needs security getting to his car.Quote:
Originally Posted by USAFChief
I guess I would say if you're gonna carry 13 pitchers, those bench spots become even more important, and giving one to Butera becomes even more hurtful.Quote:
Originally Posted by nicksaviking
Not like it matters, they're not in contention, but these kinds of things matter over 162 games.
Nottin wrong with Twins SP as Twins win again!