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Santiago vs Odorizzi

Let’s strive mightily to win this game 

Should be Hector's last start before heading back to the pen.

Have to miss yet again but 

Might as well play Palka in LF. I know I know...lefty lefty matchup. But this is a rebuild year and you might as well see if he can hold his own against lefties (currently 7-20 on the year; .350 avg, .435 OBP and 2 bombs; yes small sample size but still).

Edit: oops I saw the lineup without looking at who was pitching in the first post and assumed a lefty was on the mound. My bad. But my point still stands lol

Edited June 6, 20187 yr by soxfan2014

He's clearly terrified of putting Palka in the Outfield (with reason). 

I think I'd rather give up the defense to see his bat in the lineup. 

2 minutes ago, joejoedairy said:

He's clearly terrified of putting Palka in the Outfield (with reason). 

I think I'd rather give up the defense to see his bat in the lineup. 

Same. The lineup would look better with Palka hitting 4th playing RF. Or even like 6th or 7th if you wanted to take him out in the 6th/7th inning for a better defender depending on the score and when he last batted.

Edited June 6, 20187 yr by soxfan2014

I want Palka in the lineup.  

Put Yolmer in the OF and Davidson at 3B if need be.  

3 hours ago, soxfan2014 said:

Might as well play Palka in LF. I know I know...lefty lefty matchup. But this is a rebuild year and you might as well see if he can hold his own against lefties (currently 7-20 on the year; .350 avg, .435 OBP and 2 bombs; yes small sample size but still).

Edit: oops I saw the lineup without looking at who was pitching in the first post and assumed a lefty was on the mound. My bad. But my point still stands lol

Ricky been hitting Polka fly balls every night. CF before long. 

I see Escobar having a season similar to Jose. Sure glad we traded him. 

Moncada is taking Odorizzi deep on the first pitch of the game 

Nevermind ^

Santiago is so frustrating to watch as a starter. I'd rather have Giolito out there, at least he gets through innings without throwing 25+ pitches 

Kevan Smith framed the hell out of that ball.  I just nutted.

Going from a complete garbage framer to a below average framer is honestly pretty nice 

Timmy swinging like garbage at sliders. Give him tomorrow off against the super slider.

Fuck the Twins. Pound them into oblivion

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

Timmy swinging like garbage at sliders. Give him tomorrow off against the super slider.

Might as well give Rondon a game anyway. I feel like he never plays.

Not playing Palka against a RHP from his former organization is like Molitor choosing not to play Escobar against the Sox...

UGH...he's actually one of the most interesting hitters on the team right now.

Sure, Moncada/Anderson/Davidson/Yolmer are more important, but give the kid a chance to exact revenge on the team who let him go in their own stadium.

2 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

Might as well give Rondon a game anyway. I feel like he never plays.

Jose Rondon usually gives you a good, professional at-bat...

This weekend becomes fun.  Listen to a postgame show with two Rondons and a Rodon on the team-Hilarity will ensue.

6 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Not playing Palka against a RHP from his former organization is like Molitor choosing not to play Escobar against the Sox...

UGH...he's actually one of the most interesting hitters on the team right now.

Sure, Moncada/Anderson/Davidson/Yolmer are more important, but give the kid a chance to exact revenge on the team who let him go in their own stadium.

I'd rather give Palka ABs over Davidson TBH. Platoon them going forward. Or try to hide him in LF. Also, Tilson needs to lead off and Moncada needs to go to the middle of the lineup. 

Edited June 7, 20187 yr by Jack Parkman

Batting practice for the Twins so far

48 pitches and still just 3 outs?