Productive outs make the difference in a pitchers' duel.
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Venezuelan View: Game of 1/25
A pair of three-run innings and some strong pitching put Magallanes in control of the series.
Surfer Blood – Wierd Shapes
A little indie rock to start your morning. This cut is off their newest album Pythons.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiuOMWsCgZ4
January 27, 2014: Ugh
Long story short, I have to take the girls to the carpool an hour earlier than usual, and then work a longer shift than usual, on a day of the week where we typically have very few customers to pass the time.
Happy Birthday–January 27
Andy Lotshaw (1880)
Milt Gaston (1896)
Bibb Falk (1899)
Fred Heimach (1901)
John Lowenstein (1947)
Tom Trebelhorn (1948)
Eric Wedge (1968)
Phil Plantier (1969)
Angel Berroa (1980)
Gavin Floyd (1983)
Andy Lotshaw had a thirteen-year minor league career as an outfielder/first baseman, leading his league in triples four times and in home runs five times. He also played professional basketball. He then became the trainer for the Chicago Cubs from 1922-1952.
Tom Trebelhorn managed the Milwaukee Brewers from 1986-1991 and the Chicago Cubs in 1994.
There do not appear to be any players with connections to the Minnesota Twins born on this day.
Natch: Recovery
Doing these long training runs, I've been much more focused on recovery afterwards. Continue reading Natch: Recovery
January 26, 2014: So… Leave it?
I'm out in the suburbs, and with all the recent snowfalls, I've noticed that no one is shoveling the sidewalk in front of their house. Just their driveway and path to their front door. So, that means I'm cool to ignore it, right?
Happy Birthday–January 26
Francis Richter (1854)
Kaiser Wilhelm (1874)
Tubby Spencer (1884)
George Blaeholder (1904)
Charlie Gelbert (1906)
Bob Nieman (1927)
Ray Knoblauch (1928)
Bob Uecker (1935)
Mike Pazik (1950)
Rick Schu (1962)
Jeff Branson (1967)
Esteban German (1978)
Andres Torres (1978)
Ryan Rowland-Smith (1983)
Francis Richter was the editor of two influential early baseball publications, the Sporting Life and the Reach Guide.
The father of Chuck Knoblauch, Ray Knoblauch pitched in the minors from 1948-1957, going 54-51.
We would also like to wish a very happy birthday to Daneeka's Ghost.
Tower Of Power – Knock Yourself Out
Sunday is a very funky day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2fBFJJJIr8&showinfo=0
1973
This is a high-octane jam, you guys.
2013-14 Wolves Game 43 @ Portland
Big win last night. Can they do it again tonight?