2014 Game 83: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins

The Twins hope to keep their home winning ways intact (relatively to their recent sojourns) in this rubber match against the Royals. A series win would certainly be a nice boost as they prepared to host the Yankees for a 4 game affair. Oh yeah, and:

DAY GAME ALERT
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“What has it gots in its pocketses?” Pocket Knives & Multi-Tools Discussion

We had an informative discussion about pocket knives that developed into a conversation about what people carry in their pockets (and where). You can find it here, complete with links to some of our recommendations.

I should also add that it's hard for me to judge if gentlefolks carry knives in their pockets anymore. Having lived in Texas, and now Louisiana, people carry big honking knives as a don't eff with me statement.

-meat

Happy Birthday–July 2

Grover Hartley (1888)
Hal Wagner (1915)
Dick Greco (1925)
Red Rush (1927)
Chuck Stobbs (1929)
Mike Reilly (1949)
Tony Armas (1953)
Jose Canseco (1964)
Sean Casey (1974)
Samuel Deduno (1983)
Rene Tosoni (1986)

Dick Greco played twelve seasons in the minors, hitting 328 home runs, but never got a chance in the majors.

Red Rush was a radio broadcaster for the White Sox, the Athletics, and the Cardinals.

Mike Reilly was a major league umpire from 1977-2010.

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