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Category Archives: Keeping Track
Minor Details: Games of 4/22
Scott Diamond shines. Oswaldo Arcia has a big day. The Miracle and the Snappers lose late.
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 Details: Games of 4/21
The Rock Cats move into first place. Fort Myers makes a Miracle comeback. A big inning sinks the Snappers.
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.
This Week in Twins Transactions
Clete Thomas was claimed off waivers from Detroit.
Scott Baker was transferred from the fifteen day disabled list to the sixty day disabled list.
Ben Revere was optioned to Rochester.
Jason Marquis was promoted to the majors from New Britain.
Luke Hughes was designated for assignment.
Darin Mastroianni was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Rene Tosoni was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Brian Dinkelman was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Carlos Gutierrez was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Brett Jacobson was activated from the disabled list by New Britain.
Logan Wade was signed by the Twins organization.
This Week in Ex-Twins
Aguascalientes of the Mexican League activates Dan Serafini.
Arizona options David Winfree to AAA Reno.
Boston promotes Jason Repko to the majors from AAA Pawtucket.
Oakland organization (AA Midland) activates Tyler Ladendorf from the disabled list.
Toronto sends Yohan Pino from AAA Las Vegas to AA New Hampshire.
Minor Details: Games of 4/20
A big day for Miguel Sano. Drew Butera is a hero. The Snappers have another offensive explosion.
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.
Where They Stand
Minnesota is 4-9, fourth in the AL Central, five games behind Detroit. The Twins are 4-6 in their last ten games and are on a one game losing streak.
Rochester is 7-8, tied for third in the IL North, four games behind Lehigh Valley. The Red Wings are 4-6 in their last ten games and are on a two game losing streak.
New Britain is 10-5, second in the EL East, a half game behind Reading. The Rock Cats are 6-4 in their last ten games and are on a two game losing streak.
Fort Myers is 6-7, tied for second in the FSL South, five games behind St. Lucie. The Miracle is 6-4 in its last ten games and is on a three game losing streak.
Beloit is 7-7, tied for fourth in the ML Western, three games behind Quad Cities. The Snappers are 5-5 in their last ten games and are on a one game losing streak.