Yes, I think Gardy should have kept Joe Nathan in for a second inning Thuresday afternoon. He was rested and threw only 15 pitches while destroying the Royals in the ninth.

Yes, I think we’ll be able to call Francisco Liriano by his given name again. That’s “Franchise.” And, yes, I think the Twins handled his minors-to-majors transition just right.

Yes, I think it’s time to see what Boof ‘n’ Bobby Korecky can do in key relief situations. It can’t be any worse, right?

Yes, it’s no longer funny when Dennis Reyes has one-pitch outings. Not when no outs are gotten.

Yes, Carlos Gomez should be embarrassed for getting picked off on that Little League “look at third, throw to first” play. Dick said it works about once a year. Once a decade is more like it. Wonder if someone will try the hidden-ball trick on him.

Yes, this sounds petty after a loss, but Brian Runge is a horrible balls-and-strike umpire. The strike-three pitches to Mauer and Span were on the chalk of the right-side batter’s box.

Yes, I want to see Eddie Guardado after a few days off.

Yes, I think Jim Souhan’s column about the game pretty much nailed things — and La Velle has a great blog post, too.

Yes, I’m glad the White Sox have to play four games at Yankee Stadium next week during the final homestand at the place.

Yes, I think the Twins can still win the AL Central. There’s a lot of struggling going on in Chicago too.

Yes, we’re running outta tomorrows in the ‘08 season. That means there’s no more room for brain cramps, brainless at-bats and bad decisions.

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