A big day for Matt Carson. Nathan Hanson stays hot. Miguel Sano makes a breeze.
Category Archives: Keeping Track
Happy Birthday–June 18
Charlie Ganzel (1862)
Russ Hodges (1910)
Ron Necciai (1932)
Lou Brock (1939)
Bill James (1949)
Andres Galarraga (1961)
Sandy Alomar (1966)
Felix Heredia (1975)
Tommy Watkins (1980)
Ron Necciai struck out 27 batters in a nine inning game while playing for Bristol in the Appalachian League in 1952.
It may never happen, but Bill James belongs in the Hall of Fame.
Minor Details: Games of 6/16
Twins affiliates get swept, unless you count the FSL All-Star game. Two of the four teams give up eleven runs. Twins affiliates scored that number if you add them all together.
Happy Birthday–June 17
Pete Browning (1861)
Joe Bowman (1910)
Ray Scott (1919)
Dave Concepcion (1948)
Joe Charboneau (1955)
Mike Magnante (1965)
Manny Lee (1965)
Ray Scott broadcast Minnesota Twins games from 1961-1966 and 1973-1975.
Outfielder Joe Charboneau was drafted by Minnesota in the sixth round of the January draft in 1976, but did not sign.
There appear to be no other players with connections to the Minnesota Twins born on this day.
This Week in Twins Transactions
Actually two weeks:
Carl Pavano was placed on the fifteen day disabled list.
Nick Blackburn was activated from the disabled list.
Cole DeVries was optioned to Rochester.
Chris Parmelee was promoted from Rochester.
Byron Buxton was signed and assigned to the GCL Twins.
Lester Oliveros was promoted from Rochester, then optioned back to Rochester.
P. J. Walters was placed on the fifteen day disabled list.
Liam Hendriks was promoted from Rochester.
David Bromberg was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Steve Hirschfeld was promoted from New Britain to Rochester, then was sent back to New Britain.
Anthony Slama was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Samuel Deduno was activated from the disabled list by Rochester.
Brian Dinkelman was activated from the disabled list by Rochester.
Bruce Pugh was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.
Aaron Thompson was sent to New Britain.
Daniel Rohlfing was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.
Tom Stuifbergen was activated from the disabled list by Fort Myers.
Steven Liddle was sent from Fort Myers to Beloit.
Eddie Rosario was placed on the seven day disabled list by Beloit.
Fernando Romero was assigned to the DSL Twins.
Junior Boni was assigned to the DSL Twins.
Junior Subero was assigned to the DSL Twins.
The Twins also signed the following draft picks: Zach Jones, Mason Melotakis, Taylor Rodgers, Bo Altobelli, Bryan Santy, D. J. Hicks, Adam Brett Walker, Joel Licon, Bryan Haar, Jonathan Murphy, and Jake Proctor.
This Week in Ex-Twins
Actually two weeks:
Atlanta designates Livan Hernandez for assignment.
Arizona organization (AAA Reno) releases Randy Ruiz.
Baltimore options Steve Tolleson to AAA Norfolk, then recalls him.
Baltimore organization (AAA Norfolk) places Lew Ford on the temporarily inactive list, then activates him from that list.
Baltimore organization (AAA Norfolk) releases Willie Eyre.
Boston activates Darnell McDonald from the disabled list.
Boston transfers Jason Repko to the sixty day disabled list.
Bridgeport of the Atlantic League signs Dan Serafini.
Camden of the Atlantic League signs Spencer Steedley.
White Sox organization (AAA Charlotte) releases Terry Doyle.
Angels activate LaTroy Hawkins from the disabled list and assign him first to Class A Inland Empire, then to AAA Salt Lake.
Dodgers transfer Matt Guerrier to the sixty day disabled list.
Minatitlan of the Mexican League places Hector Carrasco on waivers.
New Jersey of the Can-Am League places Jeff Lanning on the disabled list, then activates him.
Mets organization (AAA Buffalo) places Chuck James on the seven day disabled list with a left elbow sprain.
Mets organization sends Dustin Martin from AAA Buffalo to AA Binghamton.
Oakland organization sends Luke Hughes from AAA Sacramento to AA Midland.
Oakland organization (AA Midland) activates Tyler Ladendorf from the disabled list.
Philadelphia activates Jim Thome from the disabled list.
Philadelphia signs Jason Pridie and assigns him to AAA Lehigh Valley.
Philadelphia organization sends Tim Kennelly from AAA Lehigh Valley to AA Reading.
San Diego promotes Jason Marquis from AA San Antonio.
San Diego transfers Jason Bartlett to the sixty day disabled list.
Somerset of the Atlantic League places Travis Bowyer on the disabled list.
Toronto organization sends Yohan Pino from AAA Las Vegas to AA New Hampshire.
Minor Details: Games of 6/15
A strong outing for Cole DeVries. The DSL Twins take advantage of five errors. Snappy lost, but had a good run.
Happy Birthday–June 16
Lefty Phillips (1919)
Max Surkont (1922)
Ernie Johnson (1924)
Richard Jacobs (1925)
Bob Miller (1926)
Ken Johnson (1933)
Joe Decker (1947)
Ron LeFlore (1948)
Salome Barojas (1957)
Wally Joyner (1962)
Calvin Schiraldi (1962)
Kevin Young (1969)
Chris Gomez (1971)
Kerry Wood (1977)
Jonathan Broxton (1984)
The Bob Miller born today, although a pitcher, is not the Bob Miller who pitched for the Twins.
Today is also the birthday of Twins’ farmhand Michael Gonzales (1988).
We would also like to wish a very happy birthday to Socaltwinsfan.
Where They Stand
Minnesota is 25-37, fifth in the AL Central, 8.5 games behind the White Sox. The Twins have lost two consecutive games and are 6-4 in their last ten games.
Rochester is 30-36, sixth in the IL North, 11.5 games behind Pawtucket. The Red Wings have won one consecutive game and are 6-4 in their last ten games.
New Britain is 35-29, third in the EL Eastern, 2 games behind Trenton. The Rock Cats have lost two consecutive games and are 3-7 in their last ten games.
Fort Myers is 27-37, fifth in the FSL South, 20.5 games behind St. Lucie. The Miracle has lost one consecutive game and is 6-4 in its last ten games. The first half of the FSL season is now over.
Beloit is 38-29, second in the ML Western, 6 games behind Wisconsin. The Snappers have won one consecutive game and are 4-6 in their last ten games. They have clinched second place in their division for the first half, which guarantees them a playoff spot.
The DSL Twins are 4-7, tied for sixth in the B. C. B. C., 4 games behind the Diamondbacks. The Twins have lost four consecutive games and are 3-7 in their last ten games.
Minor Details: Games of 6/14
The Snappers clinch a playoff spot. A huge night for Nathan Hanson. Vote for Snappy!