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Happy Birthday–May 5
Chief Bender (1884)
Bob Cerv (1926)
Bing Russell (1926)
Red Robbins (1928)
Jose Pagan (1935)
Tommy Helms (1941)
John Donaldson (1943)
Larry Hisle (1947)
Ron Oester (1956)
Charles Nagy (1967)
Hideki Irabu (1969)
Mike Redmond (1971)
Better known for his role as Deputy Clem Foster on “Bonanza”, outfielder Bing Russell played minor league baseball from 1948-1949. He is the father of actor (and minor league player) Kurt Russell and the grandfather of major league player Matt Franco.
Spencer “Red” Robbins was a minor league player for fourteen years. He then spent many years in the Twins’ organization, most of them as a scout (1963-1986).
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to Mrs. Rhubarb_Runner.
Minor Details: Games of May 3
Yohan Pino was awesome again. Aaron Slegers was very good, too. Kennys Vargas hits his six homer.
Happy Birthday–May 4
Charley Hickman (1876)
Jack Tobin (1892)
John Tsitouris (1936)
Rene Lachemann (1945)
Ken Oberkfell (1956)
Rick Leach (1957)
Tim Tschida (1960)
Eddie Perez (1968)
Joe Borowski (1971)
Miguel Cairo (1974)
Ben Grieve (1976)
Jason Michaels (1976)
Ryan Jorgensen (1979)
Matt Tolbert (1982)
Kevin Slowey (1984)
St. Paul native Tim Tschida has been a major league umpire since 1987.
This Week in Twins Transactions
Actually two weeks, which leads to a fairly long list.
This Week in Ex-Twins
Actually two weeks.
Minor Details: Games of May 2
Good pitching from Scott Diamond (two out of three good outings), Sean Gilmartin, and David Hurlbut. The fifth homer of the season for Chris Parmelee and Kennys Vargas. A frustrating night for Fort Myers.
Happy Birthday–May 3
George Gore (1857)
Garry Herrmann (1859)
Eppa Rixey (1891)
Red Ruffing (1905)
Goose Tatum (1921)
Chuck Hinton (1934)
Chris Cannizzaro (1938)
Davey Lopes (1945)
Dan Iassogna (1969)
Darren Dreifort (1972)
Ryan Dempster (1977)
Ben Revere (1988)
Garry Herrmann was the president of the Cincinnati Reds from 1903-1920 and was chair of the National Commission from its creation in 1903 until the commissioner's office was created in 1920. It is puzzling that he is not in the Hall of Fame.
Better known as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, Goose Tatum played in the Negro Leagues for several years in the 1940s.
Dan Iassogna has been a major league umpire since 1999.
Minor Details: Games of May 1
A fine outing for Trevor May. A successful AA debut for Tyler Duffey. A struggle for Jose Berrios.
Game Recap #25 & #26: Swept 7, Sweepers 13 (21 Innings)
I was around for very little of either game, so I'm working off what I'm reading here.
Continue reading Game Recap #25 & #26: Swept 7, Sweepers 13 (21 Innings)