Jose Berrios makes his Midwest League debut. A big day for J. D. Williams. Fort Myers drops its third straight.
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Happy Birthday–April 23
Harry Coveleski (1886)
Elam Vangilder (1896)
Sunny Jim Bottomley (1900)
Dolph Camilli (1907)
Warren Spahn (1921)
Rheal Cormier (1967)
Jason Tyner (1977)
Andruw Jones (1977)
Carlos Silva (1979)
Sean Henn (1981)
Minor League Players of the Week
Rochester: Clete Thomas was 5-for-17 with four walks. For the season, he is hitting .326/.442/.512 in 43 at-bats.
New Britain: James Beresford was 9-for-23 with a double and five walks. For the season, he is hitting .302/.407/.349 in 43 at-bats.
Fort Myers: Miguel Sano was 8-for-24 with a double, three home runs, and four walks. For the season, he is hitting .375/.438/.734 in 64 at-bats.
Cedar Rapids: Niko Goodrum was 7-for-18 with two doubles, a home run, six walks, and a stolen base. For the season, he is hitting .298/.400/.383 in 47 at-bats.
Minor Details: Games of 4/21
An outstanding game for P. J. Walters. Kyle Gibson pitches very well before tiring. Jose Berrios makes his Midwest League debut tonight!
Happy Birthday–April 22
Bob Smith (1895)
Taylor Douthit (1901)
Ray Benge (1902)
Lew Riggs (1910)
Mickey Vernon (1918)
John Orsino (1938)
Steve Jones (1941)
David Clyde (1955)
Moose Haas (1956)
Dave Schmidt (1957)
Terry Francona (1959)
Jimmy Key (1961)
Jack Savage (1964)
Mickey Morandini (1966)
George Williams (1969)
We would also like to wish a very happy birthday to rowsdower.
Minor Details: Games of 4/20
Chris Colabello delivers for Rochester. A Miracle comeback falls short. A big day for Drew Leachman.
Happy Birthday–April 21
Hardy Richardson (1855)
Germany Smith (1863)
Ken Strong (1906)
Gary Peters (1937)
Dick Green (1941)
Al Bumbry (1947)
Jesse Orosco (1957)
Les Lancaster (1962)
Ken Caminiti (1963)
Kip Wells (1977)
Terry Tiffee (1979)
A member of the pro football Hall of Fame, Ken Strong played minor league baseball from 1929-1931 and played very well. He hit 41 home runs and had 130 RBIs in 1930 in what is now the Eastern League and hit .340 in 1931 in the International League.
In addition, we would like to wish a very happy birthday to twayn and to Mrs. freealonzo.
The Nairobi Trio–Solfeggio
As we bring Jeff A week to a close, all I can say is "Thank you, music lovers!"
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Scott Diamond was activated from the disabled list.
Liam Hendriks was optioned to Rochester.
Wilkin Ramirez was placed on the paternity list, then activated from the paternity list two days later.
Oswaldo Arcia was recalled from Rochester, optioned to Rochester the next day, and recalled again the next day.
Tim Wood was assigned to Fort Myers on a rehab assignment, then promoted to Rochester.
Darin Mastroianni was placed on the fifteen-day disabled list.
Bruce Pugh was sent from Rochester to New Britain.
Evan Bigley was promoted from New Britain from Rochester.
Nelvin Fuentes was sent from New Britain to Fort Myers.
Jonathan Goncalves was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.
Aaron Thompson was activated from the disabled list by New Britain.
Matt Tomshaw was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Cedar Rapids.
Drew Leachman was activated from the disabled list by Cedar Rapids.
Jose Berrios was promoted to Cedar Rapids from Elizabethton.
Josue Montanez was sent from Cedar Rapids to extended spring training.
This Week in Ex-Twins
Arizona places Jason Kubel on the fifteen-day disabled list.
Baltimore organization (AAA Norfolk) activates Alex Burnett.
Baltimore organization sends Rob Delaney from AAA Norfolk to A Frederick
Baltimore organization promotes Lew Ford from AA Bowie to AAA Norfolk.
Baltimore organization promotes Allan de San Miguel from short-season Aberdeen to Class A Frederick.
Boston activates David Ortiz from the disabled list.
Camden of the Atlantic League activates Armando Gabino.
Cincinnati organization promotes Yohan Pino from AA Pensacola to AAA Louisville.
Cincinnati organization sends Ray Chang from AAA Louisville to AA Pensacola.
Cubs send Matt Garza to Class A Kane County on a rehab assignment.
Oakland organization promotes Tyler Ladendorf from AA Midland to AAA Sacramento.
New Jersey of the CanAm League releases Jeff Lanning.
Pittsburgh sends Francisco Liriano to Class A Bradenton on a rehab assignment.
Pittsburgh organization promotes David Bromberg from the GCL Pirates to AA Altoona.
St. Paul of the American Association signs Mark Hamburger.
Toronto selects the contract of Ramon Ortiz from AAA Buffalo.
Toronto organization (AAA Buffalo) activates Bobby Korecky from the disabled list.
Washington places Wilson Ramos on the fifteen-day disabled list.