Johnny Evers (1881)
Howie Shanks (1890)
Moe Drabowski (1935)
John Bateman (1940)
Denis Menke (1940)
Mike Hegan (1942)
Jim Manning (1943)
John Hart (1948)
Al Hrabosky (1949)
Mike Cubbage (1950)
Dave Henderson (1958)
Mike Bordick (1965)
Lance Painter (1967)
Kimera Bartee (1972)
Brian Buchanan (1973)
Geoff Jenkins (1974)
Willie Eyre (1978)
C. C. Sabathia (1980)
Category Archives: Keeping Track
This Week in Twins Transactions
Michael Tonkin was optioned to Rochester.
Caleb Thielbar was activated from the bereavement list.
Oswaldo Arcia was optioned to Rochester.
Eduardo Escobar was optioned to Rochester.
Chris Parmelee was optioned to Rochester.
Chris Herrmann was recalled from Rochester
Doug Bernier had his contract selected from Rochester.
Vance Worley was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Rochester.
Edgar Ibarra was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Alex Wimmers was sent to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment.
Evan Bigley was assigned to New Britain following a rehab assignment.
Kyle Knudson was sent from New Britain to Fort Myers.
Ryan O'Rourke was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.
Tom Stuifbergen was placed on the seven-day disabled list by New Britain.
Mike Gonzales was sent to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment.
Tyler Jones was promoted from Cedar Rapids to Fort Myers.
Steven Gruver was promoted from Cedar Rapids to Fort Myers.
J. D. Williams was promoted from Cedar Rapids to Fort Myers.
Jairo Rodriguez was sent from Fort Myers to Cedar Rapids.
Dalton Hicks was promoted from Cedar Rapids to Fort Myers.
Jose Gonzalez was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.
Candido Pimentel was released by Fort Myers.
Dallas Gallant was activated from the disabled list by Cedar Rapids.
Tim Shibuya was promoted from Elizabethton to Cedar Rapids.
Chris Colabello was recalled from Rochester.
Matt Tomshaw was activated from the disabled list by Fort Myers.
Seth Wagner signed and was assigned to the GCL Twins.
Markus Solbach was released by the GCL Twins.
This Week in Ex-Twins
Amarillo of the American Association trades Joe Testa to Newark of the Can-Am League for future considerations.
Baltimore recalls Danny Valencia from AAA Norfolk.
Camden of the Atlantic League announced that Brian Bass had retired.
Camden of the Atlantic League placed Billy Bullock on the inactive list.
Cubs send Scott Baker to Class A Kane County on a rehab assignment.
White Sox organization (AAA Charlotte) releases Jeff Gray.
Lincoln of the American Association signs Curt Smith.
Newark of the Can-Am League places Joe Testa on the disabled list, then activates him six days later.
Philadelphia places Ben Revere on the disabled list with a fractured right foot.
Texas organization sends Joe Benson to the AZL Rangers on a rehab assignment.
Toronto organization (AAA Buffalo) places Bobby Korecky on the seven-day disabled list.
York of the Atlantic League signed Anthony Slama.
Minor Details: Games of 7/19
Miguel Sano clears the Mendoza line in a grand way. Adam Brett Walker II stays hot. The second consecutive complete game for Brett Lee.
Happy Birthday–July 20
Heinie Manush (1901)
Bob Short (1917)
Mike Ilitch (1929)
Dick Stello (1934)
Tony Oliva (1938)
Mickey Stanley (1942)
Mike Witt (1960)
Charles Johnson (1971)
Bengie Molina (1974)
Jason Miller (1982)
Alexi Casilla (1984)
Stephen Strasburg (1988)
Bob Short owned the second Washington Senators franchise and moved them to Texas. He also owned the Minneapolis Lakers and moved them to Los Angeles.
Mike Ilitch purchased the Detroit Tigers in 1992.
Dick Stello was a National League umpire from 1968-1987, when he died in a car accident.
Minor Details: Games of 7/18
Nick Blackburn pitched well. Taylor Rogers pitched better. Josmil Pinto is quietly having a really good year in New Britain.
Happy Birthday–July 19
Jim Donnelly (1865)
Harry Davis (1873)
Earl Hamilton (1891)
Bob Meusel (1896)
Mark Koenig (1904)
Jackie Hayes (1906)
Phil Cavarretta (1916)
Billy Gardner (1927)
Peter Golenbock (1946)
Jayson Stark (1951)
Dan Graham (1954)
Mark Carreon (1963)
David Segui (1966)
Gus Gandarillas (1971)
Preston Wilson (1974)
Yorvit Torrealba (1978)
Rick Ankiel (1979)
Author Peter Golenbock has written several books about baseball.
Jayson Stark has been a baseball writer since 1979.
Where They Stand
Rochester is 51-48, second in the International League North, three games behind Pawtucket. They are one game behind Norfolk in the wild card standings. The Red Wings have won two consecutive games and are 7-3 in their last ten games.
New Britain is 47-49, fourth in the Eastern League Eastern, twelve and a half games behind Binghamton. They are 2.5 games behind New Hampshire for the last playoff spot. The Rock Cats won their most recent game and are 5-5 in their last ten games.
Fort Myers is 11-13 in the second half, fourth in the Florida State League South, 4.5 games behind Palm Beach. Overall, they are 56-35. They are in the playoffs because they won the first half. The Miracle won its most recent game and is 3-7 in its last ten games.
Cedar Rapids is 17-8 in the second half, tied for first with Beloit in the Midwest League Western. Overall, they are 57-36. They are in the playoffs because they finished second in the first half. The Kernels won their most recent game and are 5-5 in their last ten games.
Elizabethton is 14-10, second in the Appalachian League West, a half-game behind Greeneville. Second place would be good enough to put them in the playoffs. The Twins have lost three consecutive games and are 3-7 in their last ten games.
The GCL Twins are 11-12, third in the GCL South, 2.5 games behind the Orioles. The Twins have lost three consecutive games and are 4-6 in their last ten games.
The DSL Twins are 19-19, tied for fourth in the Boca Chica Baseball City, four games behind the DSL Giants. The Twins won their most recent game and are 5-5 in their last ten games.
Minor Details: GamEs of July 17
A big day for Eddie Rosario. Tyler Duffey pitches a gem. Dalton Hicks and J. D. Williams make their Florida State League debuts.
Happy Birthday–July 18
Larry McLean (1881)
Johnny Hopp (1916)
Joe Torre (1940)
Rudy May (1944)
Harry Spilman (1954)
Razor Shines (1956)
Mike Greenwell (1963)
Torii Hunter (1975)
Glenn Williams (1977)
Ben Sheets (1978)