Twins affiliates split. Scott Diamond pitches really well until he doesn't. Tim Shibuya strikes out eleven.
Category Archives: Keeping Track
Happy Birthday–April 30
Dave Eggler (1849)
Charley Jones (1850)
Jack Sheridan (1862)
Jumbo Brown (1907)
Chet Laabs (1912)
Ernie Tyler (1924)
Ken Retzer (1934)
Ray Miller (1945)
Phil Garner (1949)
Tracy Ringolsby (1951)
Jeff Reboulet (1964)
Jack Sheridan was the first home plate umpire to crouch behind the catcher in the style that umpires do today.
Ernie Tyler was the umpires’ assistant for Baltimore Orioles home games from 1960 through 2010. He went from opening day of 1960 through July 27, 2007 without missing a game, a streak of 3,769 games. He missed two games that weekend to go to Cooperstown for the induction of Cal Ripken, Jr. into the Hall of Fame.
Ray Miller was the manager of the Twins in 1985 and 1986, replacing Billy Gardner and being replaced by Tom Kelly.
Minor Details: Games of 4/28
Twins affiliates are swept. Joe Benson may be starting to get hot. Dustin Martin makes the Twins pay.
Happy Birthday–April 29
Frank Hankinson (1856)
Ernie Johnson (1888)
Steve Ridzik (1929)
Mickey McDermott (1929)
Ed Charles (1933)
Luis Aparicio (1934)
Akira Ohgi (1935)
Tom House (1947)
Rick Burleson (1951)
Ron Washington (1952)
Bob McClure (1952)
Steve Crawford (1958)
John Vander Wal (1966)
Sterling Hitchcock (1971)
Rafael Betancourt (1975)
Tony Armas (1978)
Rick Burleson was drafted by Minnesota in the eighth round in 1969, but did not sign.
This Week in Twins Transactions
Ben Revere was promoted from Rochester to Minnesota, then sent him back to Rochester.
Josh Willingham was placed on paternity leave, then was activated.
Joe Thurston was signed as a free agent and assigned to Rochester.
Wilkin Ramirez was sent from Rochester to Fort Myers.
This Week in Ex-Twins
Atlanta sends Jose Lugo from AAA Gwinnett to AA Mississippi.
Boston places Jason Repko on the fifteen day disabled list with a slight left shoulder separation.
Cubs organization places Ryan Rowland-Smith on the seven day disabled list.
Colorado promotes Brendan Harris from Tri-City to AAA Colorado Springs.
White Sox place Jesse Crain on the fifteen day disabled list with a strained left oblique.
Dodgers place Matt Guerrier on the fifteen day disabled list with right elbow tendonitis.
Mets sign Dustin Martin to a minor league contract and assign him to Buffalo.
Oakland claims Luke Hughes off waivers from Minnesota.
Oakland organization reinstates Tyler Ladendorf from the disabled list.
Pittsburgh organization (AAA Indianapolis) activates Jose Morales from the disabled list.
Saltillo of the Mexican League activates Jake Stevens.
San Francisco promotes Eric Hacker to the majors from AAA Fresno, then sends him back to Fresno.
Seattle places Matt Fox on the seven day disabled list.
Washington organization (AA Harrisburg) places Joe Testa on the seven day disabled list.
Yucatan of the Mexican League activates Luis Matos.
Minor Details: Games of 4/27
Beloit salvages the day. The Rock Cats lose on a walk off. A big day for JaDamion Williams.
Happy Birthday–April 28
Red Lucas (1902)
Charlie Metro (1919)
Tom Sturdivant (1930)
Jackie Brandt (1934)
Pedro Ramos (1935)
Tom Browning (1960)
John Cerutti (1960)
Luis Quinones (1962)
Russ Morman (1962)
Barry Larkin (1964)
Jim Poole (1966)
Jorge Sosa (1978)
Sean Douglass (1979)
Yoslan Herrera (1981)
David Freese (1983)
John Gaub (1985)
John Gaub was drafted by Minnesota in the twenty-fifth round in 2003, but did not sign.
Where They Stand
Minnesota is tied for 5-14, tied for fourth in the AL Central, five games behind Cleveland. The Twins have lost five consecutive games and are 3-7 in their last ten games.
Rochester is 9-11, fifth in the IL North, five and a half games behind Pawtucket. The Red Wings have lost three consecutive games and are 4-6 in their last ten games.
New Britain is 13-7, second in the EL Eastern, a half game behind Reading. The Rock Cats have lost one consecutive game and are 6-4 in their last ten games.
Fort Myers is 9-11, tied for third in the FSL South, seven games behind St. Lucie. The Miracle has won one consecutive game and is 3-7 and its last ten games.
Beloit is 11-10, tied for second in the ML Western, one and a half games behind Quad Cities. The Snappers have won three consecutive games and are 6-4 in their last ten games.
Minor Details: Games of 4/26
Drew Butera shows off his speed. Three Fort Myers pitchers combine on a shutout. The Snappers jump out early.