Frank LaPorte (1880)
Babe Ruth (1895)
Jake Levy (1900)
Glenn Wright (1901)
Dale Long (1926)
Smoky Burgess (1927)
Augie Garrido (1939)
Richie Zisk (1949)
Larry Young (1954)
Bob Wickman (1969)
Chad Allen (1975) Continue reading Happy Birthday–February 6
Monthly Archives: February 2012
February 6, 2012: Entitled
How nice...a championship for New York.
Alabama Shakes – You Ain’t Alone
back when the hitman played this a few months back, these guys were a little band called "the shakes" that you'd probably never heard of. so much so that there was almost no decent live material to be found. now, it seems these guys are starting to blow up a bit. here's a vid that i'm sure he would have played instead if he'd had access to it.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HxNtWEIKhQ
if you haven't check out these guys already (and i know several citizens are already on the bandwagon), get you some hipster cred while you can.
(oh yeah, and the new album is coming out in april, you guys)
2012 Game Logs: Super Bowl XLVI
not sure how many people will be around, but might as well not crowd the CoC. you all know the story. NE v. NYG v. commercials. enjoy.
Caribbean Series: Day Three
Mexico 4, Venezuela 2. Carlos Valencia’s two-run double highlighted a three-run sixth for Mexico. Iker Franco had two hits for Mexico. Starter Rolando Valdez worked seven strong innings, giving up just two unearned runs on four hits and no walks while striking out five. Luis Ayala allowed two hits but no runs in the ninth to get his second save of the series. Adonis Garcia led Venezuela with two hits. Starter Brian Sweeney took the loss, giving up four runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk while striking out six in 5.1 innings. Pedro Guerra pitched a perfect eighth with two strikeouts for Venezuela.
Dominican Republic 6, Puerto Rico 1. The Dominican Republic broke a scoreless tie with two in the fourth and put the game away with three in the sixth. Pablo Ozuna had three singles and Erick Almonte had two to lead the Dominican Republic. Raul Valdes got the win, allowing just an unearned run on five hits and a walk in six innings. Ramon Garcia worked the final three innings scorelessly, striking out three while giving up one hit, to get the save. For Puerto Rico, Jorge Padilla had three hits. Starter Bobby Livingston took the loss, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk in 3.2 innings. Pedro Florimon was 0-for-3 but walked and scored for the Dominican Republic. Rene Rivera was 0-for-4 for Puerto Rico. Nelvin Fuentes walked both men he faced and was charged with a run for Puerto Rico.
The Dominican Republic is in sole possession of first place with a perfect 3-0 record. Second is Mexico at 2-1, followed by Puerto Rico at 1-2 and Venezuela at 0-3. The Series is a six-game round robin.
Making ‘Sausage’ and a Point
Last week we had a Truck Time with Twayn and bS commented "I want to see some sausage-making pictures too." Funny thing is, I was actually in the process of making sausage* so this one is for brian. Unfortunately, I neglected the camera during the mixing/stuffing portion so all you get is the recipe and directions. However, the smoking, eating and drinking the Point Classic Amber was the fun part - so here you go!
February 5, 2012: Biggish Game
I'm working during the Super Bowl tonight, and I don't particularly feel like I'm missing anything. I am still casually hoping that Eli loses, though.
Happy Birthday–February 5
Max Flack (1890)
Roger Peckinpaugh (1891)
Joan Payson (1903)
Jack Murphy (1923)
Don Hoak (1928)
Al Worthington (1929)
Hank Aaron (1934)
Norm Miller (1946)
Mike Heath (1955)
Roberto Alomar (1968)
Mark Hamburger (1987)
Charles Bradley – Why Is It So Hard?
There is some awfully cool soul revival going on nowadays.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBdTVmSVq14
Game 24: .500 is in sight: the search for Curly’s gold
last night, there was no local tv coverage for our beloved Pups. Instead, FSNorth airs college hockey. No, not the Gophers, or any of the other WCHA Minnesota teams. (an aside: notice FSN never shows St. Cloud, Duluth, Bemidji, or Mankato hockey? Its like the Gophers are the only college hockey team in the state #bitterOutstater) They show Michigan-Miami (OH). Really? Heck, they could of showed North Dakota hockey and it would of made more sense.
Well tonight, once again there is no local tv for the most exciting team in market. FSNorth has got Wild hockey on the air, and I wont be bothered to watch that because they play at Dallas and the Wild hasnt won at Dallas since Manny Fernandez was the netminder (Im guestimating there, its been a long time) so once again I'll be monitoring the game on WCCO. The move from KFAN to WCCO seemed odd at the time. Why would the mighty Good Neighbor join up with a pack of misfits like the Wolves? Its not like they are going to bring in the ratings. Anyways, Im glad they are on there because out here in the southern hinterlands 'CCO comes in fine at night where KFAN (AM)dropped signal strength at sundown.
The Houston Rockets are back in town for the 7pm game. Kevin McHale was booed hard last time they were here. Did he deserve it? Probably not, but I just think it was the loyal fans of the team letting out years and years of frustration on inept draft picks and stupid coaching hirings and firings. Maybe the boos will be gone tonight.
Pek! had a monster night last night with 27 and 11 and should replace Darko in the starting lineup. Rubio is freaking awesome. @WolvesRadio tweeted some great numbers about Rubio
@rickyrubio9 becomes the 4th player in #twolves history to have a Pt/Ast Db-Db and have 6+ steals. #nba
In the last 5 2nd halves, @rickyrubio9 has 28 assists and 2 turnovers. #twolves #nba
@rickyrubio9 leads the #nba in 4th quarter assists with 56. #twolves
lets get that .500 mark!