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Today, 06:10 PMGlunn, I am not sure if what you posted creeps me out or if I am in awe that you moonlight as a romance novelist.6 replies | 196 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:15 PMI would hope to high hell that Romero is not viewed as a player who could sub-plant Plouffe. Whether Plouffe has a future in Twin's Org or another is...30 replies | 1280 view(s)
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06-15-2013, 10:54 PMBark's Lounge commented on article Minnesota Twins Activate Trevor Plouffe, Demote Chris Herrmann in Minnesota TwinsJust found out. I missed the game as I had a Wedding Reception to attend. 1 homerun... how insulting. As far as I am concerned he owes us. And I...19 replies | 1765 view(s)
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06-15-2013, 10:50 PMBark's Lounge commented on article Minnesota Twins Activate Trevor Plouffe, Demote Chris Herrmann in Minnesota TwinsThanks John, and I wish you a belated joyous anniversary of your entrance into this dimension of which we all exist... I think? My belated birthday...19 replies | 1765 view(s)
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06-15-2013, 04:25 PMBark's Lounge commented on article Minnesota Twins Activate Trevor Plouffe, Demote Chris Herrmann in Minnesota TwinsPlouffe getting reinstated today from the DL is a good omen - it his birthday today. I am thinking Trevor hits a couple jacks tonight - one for...19 replies | 1765 view(s)
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06-14-2013, 10:47 PMWell, because I am a half breed of an Elk and Human, I unfortunately had to have surgery to remove my antlers. Just to be honest, they were not a...64 replies | 613 view(s)
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06-14-2013, 10:25 PMI am anxious for the return of Plouffe. He might not field as well as Carroll, but at least the opposing outfield will not position themselves 20...64 replies | 613 view(s)
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06-14-2013, 09:34 PMI'm bummed. It was nice that the Twin's won 2 out of 3 against the Phil's, but since the nice little offensive run we had against the Brewers and...64 replies | 613 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 07:52 PMBark's Lounge replied to a thread Game Thread: Twins vs. Phillies, 6/13 - 7:10pm in Archived Game ThreadsCome on - leave Bruce Springsteen out of this.220 replies | 1977 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 03:49 PMFarewell Sweet Prince.47 replies | 1540 view(s)
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06-10-2013, 09:31 PMBark's Lounge commented on blog entry Talking Minor Leaguers With Paul Molitor in SD Buhr/Jim CrikketTremendous!2 replies | 216 view(s)
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06-09-2013, 09:06 PMBark's Lounge replied to a thread Game Thread: Twins @ Nationals, 6/9 - 6:05pm in Archived Game ThreadsNo comment.93 replies | 1108 view(s)
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06-09-2013, 08:55 PMBark's Lounge replied to a thread Game Thread: Twins @ Nationals, 6/9 - 6:05pm in Archived Game ThreadsI hope he makes it. If not, I would prop his carcass up at third when we are in the field and prop his carcass up at the plate when his time at bat...93 replies | 1108 view(s)
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06-09-2013, 08:36 PMBark's Lounge replied to a thread Game Thread: Twins @ Nationals, 6/9 - 6:05pm in Archived Game ThreadsO Plouffe-io, Plouffe-io, where art thou Plouffe-io?93 replies | 1108 view(s)
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06-09-2013, 03:46 PMBark's Lounge replied to a thread Starting Pitching after 75 on the pitch count. When will Gardy learn? in Minnesota Twins TalkHmmm... did you get that position from the Kama Sutra?35 replies | 1165 view(s)
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06-09-2013, 12:39 AMThat makes a lot of sense. I feel bad for Klaus, but he needs to keep his anger in check - hopefully the umbrella shields him from the alimony...2 replies | 104 view(s)
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06-09-2013, 12:15 AMBark's Lounge replied to a thread Game Thread: Twins @ Nationals, 6/9 - 12:35pm in Archived Game ThreadsLineups: Game 1 & 2 Twins: Kickin' some National's Ass!!! Nationals: :( P.S.: Pardon my French.78 replies | 949 view(s)
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06-08-2013, 09:51 PMEasy. Play by Play: George Wendt Color Analyst: John Ratzenberger Nuff said.43 replies | 1505 view(s)
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06-07-2013, 12:33 AMTonight I went to a MLB Draft Party. I never thought I would see that happen. I guess the times they are a changin’. I get to the party that is...2 replies | 104 view(s)
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06-03-2013, 08:48 PMMr. Swanson. Thanks, that was a fun and hopeful read. As we are in the midst of Mike Trout's and Bryce Harper's brilliant starts to their careers,...32 replies | 1339 view(s)
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06-01-2013, 10:23 AM5-29 game? Who was the batter?84 replies | 2688 view(s) -
05-31-2013, 10:50 PMBark's Lounge replied to a thread Game Thread: Twins vs Mariners, 5/31 - 7:10pm in Archived Game ThreadsThat is a cheap version of the real deal - Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) (12'') HD (Vinyl,P?yta Winylowa - YouTube238 replies | 2105 view(s)
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05-31-2013, 10:23 PMBark's Lounge replied to a thread Game Thread: Twins vs Mariners, 5/31 - 7:10pm in Archived Game ThreadsDamn, I thought that was a Russian word. Thanks for the heads up.238 replies | 2105 view(s)
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05-31-2013, 10:21 PMBark's Lounge replied to a thread Game Thread: Twins vs Mariners, 5/31 - 7:10pm in Archived Game ThreadsHey Top Gun. Maybe us TD participants let you down tonight. Maybe we are out of control. Maybe you should lend your voice when you see a crack in the...238 replies | 2105 view(s)
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05-31-2013, 10:05 PMBark's Lounge replied to a thread Game Thread: Twins vs Mariners, 5/31 - 7:10pm in Archived Game ThreadsAnyone who hooks up with a musician is just plain foolish. This photo is diabolical.238 replies | 2105 view(s)
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05-31-2013, 09:58 PMBark's Lounge replied to a thread Game Thread: Twins vs Mariners, 5/31 - 7:10pm in Archived Game ThreadsYour right Top Gun. We've been playing too much grab ass. It's time for an unexpected rally.238 replies | 2105 view(s)
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05-31-2013, 09:43 PMBark's Lounge replied to a thread Game Thread: Twins vs Mariners, 5/31 - 7:10pm in Archived Game ThreadsI wouldn't trade Robert Guillaume. Mistake. Mistake. Mistake.238 replies | 2105 view(s)
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05-31-2013, 09:11 PMBark's Lounge replied to a thread Game Thread: Twins vs Mariners, 5/31 - 7:10pm in Archived Game ThreadsGlunn, please take that down. I don't like photos of my prior life being thrown out there.238 replies | 2105 view(s)
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05-31-2013, 06:27 PMBark's Lounge replied to a thread Game Thread: Twins vs Mariners, 5/31 - 7:10pm in Archived Game ThreadsThe key to a Twin's win tonight is to keep Ichiro off base and keep Brett Boone from going yard.238 replies | 2105 view(s)
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05-29-2013, 12:30 AMBark's Lounge replied to a thread Game Thread: Twins @ Brewers, 5/28 - 7:10pm in Archived Game Threads... I know what you are talking about. I used that method today to carry me through this storm of a game. It would be a stretch for me to do it 2...312 replies | 3378 view(s)
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- Twins fan since moving there in 1978.
Still a fan since moving away in 1996.
My first boss called me "irreverent, but polite." I think that's messed up, but fair.
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Twins fans near Seattle?
by ashburyjohn on 06-05-2013 at 10:48 AM
For later reference:
Originally Posted by ashburyjohn
For no particular reason
by ashburyjohn on 05-28-2013 at 06:37 PM
From the game thread today, regarding Dozier batting second:
When he finds himself in times of trouble,
Brother Gardy looks at second.
Speaking words of wisdom:
Bat him second.
And in the hour of darkness,
He is looking right at second base,
Speaking words of wisdom,
Bat him second.
Bat him second, Bat him second,
Bat him second, Bat him second,
Whisper
Would you have gone 5 years and $80M for Anibal Sanchez?
by ashburyjohn on 05-08-2013 at 11:07 AM
This is a repeat of a forum post I made in December 2012. I'm blogging it now mostly for my own convenience; I took the time to look up several pitchers and I don't want to have to search again when I try to remember what I learned. The question was, if you were GM would you have matched the 5/$80M deal for Detroit's Anibal Sanchez? The context now is, when if ever would you sign a pitcher to a long term deal, given that there is room in the budget until the rookies start to earn big dough ...
About avatars
by ashburyjohn on 04-30-2013 at 07:26 PM
I've been asked about my daily choice of avatar(s). That joke has pretty much run its course so I'm not going to continue it indefinitely, and I thought I should just put the lengthy explanation here as a blog entry for possible future reference.
I started out without any visual embellishment to my postings. After a while I decided to try it out, after seeing others' choices. I didn't like my own photo for the purpose, and the first one I
Anagram update
by ashburyjohn on 04-28-2013 at 04:28 PM
Previously I posted anagrams of the 2013 Twins active roster. Here are permutations on some recent additions:
Oswaldo Arcia
Iowa Carloads
I Also A Coward
A Cow Loads Air
Scott Diamond
Candid Mottos
Misadd Cotton
Condom Tit Ads
Pedro Hernandez
Preharden Dozen
Pardoned Her Zen
End Red Porn Haze
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