Whatever Liam Hendriks needs to learn, he's not going to learn it in Rochester. A big Rock Cats come back. Byron Buxton hits his first home run as a Twin.
Category Archives: Keeping Track
Happy Birthday–July 8
Hank O'Day (1862)
Ivey Wingo (1890)
Clint Brown (1903)
Salty Parker (1912)
Antonio Ramirez Muno (1927)
Hector Lopez (1929)
Al Spangler (1933)
Darrell Brandon (1940)
Ken Sanders (1941)
Jim Ollom (1945)
Lerrin LaGrow (1948)
Alan Ashby (1951)
Terry Puhl (1956)
Bob Kipper (1964)
Jerome Walton (1965)
Bobby Ayala (1969)
Danny Ardoin (1974)
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to AMR’s daughter and to Moss' son.
Two Weeks in Twins Transactions
Matt Capps was placed on the fifteen day disabled list.
Tyler Robertson was recalled from Rochester.
Shiaron Martis was acquired from the Pittsburgh organization in a trade and assigned to New Britain.
Kyle Waldrop was recalled from Rochester.
Jeff Manship was optioned to Rochester.
Cole DeVries was recalled from Rochester, then optioned him back to Rochester, then recalled him from Rochester again.
D. J. Baxendale was signed and assigned to Elizabethton.
Liam Hendriks was optioned to Rochester.
Casey Fien was recalled from Rochester.
Nick Blackburn was optioned to Rochester.
Chris Parmelee was optioned to Rochester.
Samuel Deduno was recalled from Rochester.
Matt Maloney was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Luis Perdomo was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
David Bromberg was sent to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment, then was sent from Rochester to New Britain.
Deolis Guerra was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Daniel Sattler was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Rene Tosoni was placed on the seven day disabled list by New Britain.
Dakota Watts was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.
Andrew Albers was placed on the seven day disabled list by New Britain.
Matt Rizzotti was released by New Britain.
Marty Popham was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.
A. J. Achter was promoted from Beloit to Fort Myers.
Jairo Perez was released by Fort Myers.
Kaleb Merck was assigned to Elizabethton.
Joe Benson was sent to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment.
Adrian Salcedo was assigned to the GCL Twins.
Jose Ramirez was assigned to the DSL Twins.
Ryan Doumit agreed to terms on a two-year contract.
Two Weeks in Ex-Twins
Baltimore options Steve Tolleson to AAA Norfolk.
Baltimore organization (AAA Norfolk) places J. C. Romero on the temporarily inactive list, then activates him.
Baltimore acquires Jim Thome in a trade with Philadelphia.
Boston designates Darnell McDonald for assignment.
Bridgeport of the Atlantic League signs Dan Serafini.
Bridgeport of the Atlantic League signs Juan Rincon.
White Sox place Jesse Crain on the fifteen day disabled list.
White Sox assign Philip Humber to AAA Charlotte on a rehab assignment.
Fargo-Moorhead of the American Association signs Tony Davis.
Long Island of the Atlantic League places Randy Keisler on the inactive list.
Dodgers name Mickey Hatcher special assistant to the general manager.
Miami organization (AAA New Orleans) releases Steve Holm.
Oakland designates Brian Fuentes for assignment.
New Jersey of the Can-Am League activates Jeff Lanning from the disabled list.
Yankees claim Darnell McDonald off waivers from the White Sox.
Mets organization (AAA Buffalo) activates Chuck James from the disabled list, then releases him.
Philadelphia recalls Jason Pridie from Lehigh Valley.
Pittsburgh organization (AAA Indianapolis) places Jose Morales on the temporarily inactive list, the activates him.
Puebla of the Mexican League signs Hector Carrasco.
San Diego claims Mark Hamburger off waivers from Texas and sends him to AAA Tucson.
Tabasco of the Mexican League signs Frank Mata.
Minor Details: Games of 7/6
P. J. Walters has a successful rehab start. The E-Twins keep rolling. Joe Benson continues his rehab in the GCL.
Happy Birthday–July 7
George Moriarty (1885)
Double Duty Radcliffe (1902)
Satchel Paige (1906)
Billy Herman (1909)
Sammy White (1927)
John Gordon (1930)
Bill Melton (1945)
Tommy Moore (1948)
Dan Gladden (1957)
Tim Teufel (1958)
Glenn Hoffman (1958)
Dave Burba (1966)
Jeff Shaw (1966)
Chuck Knoblauch (1968)
Matt Mantei (1973)
John Buck (1980)
Ted “Double Duty” Radcliffe played in the Negro Leagues for many years. He got his nickname because he would sometimes catch one game of a doubleheader and pitch the other. He played professionally until 1954, when he retired at age 52. He is the oldest player to ever appear in a professional baseball game, throwing one pitch for the Schaumberg Flyers of the Northern League in 1999 when he was 96.
John Gordon, of course, was a radio broadcaster for the Twins from 1987 through 2011.
Tommy Moore was drafted by Minnesota in the twenty-eighth round in 1966, but did not sign.
Where They Stand
Minnesota is 35-47, fifth in the AL Central, ten games behind Chicago. The Twins are 5-5 in their last ten games and have lost two consecutive games.
Rochester is 40-47, sixth in the IL North, eleven games behind Lehigh Valley. The Red Wings are 4-6 in their last ten games and have won one consecutive game.
New Britain is 47-37, second in the EL Eastern, a half game behind Trenton. The Rock Cats are 7-3 in their last ten games and have won three consecutive games.
Fort Myers is 9-6 in the second half, second in the FSL South, one game behind Bradenton. The Miracle is 7-3 in its last ten games and has won three consecutive games.
Beloit is 6-8 in the second half, sixth in the ML Western, three games behind Kane County and Quad Cities. The Snappers are 3-7 in their last ten games and have lost three consecutive games.
Elizabethton is 11-5, first in the AL West, one and a half games ahead of Greeneville. The Twins are 8-2 in their last ten games and have won three consecutive games.
The GCL Twins are 8-7, tied for first in the GCL South with the Rays and the Red Sox. The Twins are 5-5 in their last ten games and have won two consecutive games.
The DSL Twins are 14-15, tied for fourth in the B. C. B. C., four games behind the Reds. The Twins are 5-5 in their last ten games and have lost one consecutive game.
Minor Details: Games of 7/5
Rochester and New Britain use big innings to win. Rain may be the only thing that could stop Elizabethton. Joe Benson resumes his rehab assignment in the GCL.
Happy Birthday–July 6
Roy Hartzell (1881)
Steve O'Neill (1891)
Dale Ford (1942)
Jason Thompson (1954)
Willie Randolph (1954)
Lance Johnson (1963)
Omar Olivares (1967)
Greg Norton (1972)
Michael Ryan (1977)
Minor Details: Games of 7/4
A six-run inning is not enough for the Snappers, as Clinton shows why they’re the LumberKings and not the LeatherKings. The DSL Twins settle for two touchdowns and a two-point conversion. Byron Buxton gets his first mention. A Jason Repko sighting!