That's the official WGOM "stuck in my head for no reason" song today.
Marty Robbins – El Paso
One for JeffA!
Happy Birthday–August 26
Chick Fraser (1873)
Jesse Barnes (1892)
Sparky Adams (1894)
Gene Moore (1909)
Alex Kellner (1924)
Alex Trevino (1957)
Jeff Parrett (1961)
Angel Hernandez (1961)
Chad Kreuter (1964)
Ricky Bottalico (1969)
Brendan Harris (1980)
Eric Fryer (1985)
Darin Mastroianni (1985)
David Price (1985)
Mario Hollands (1988)
It is reported that Angel Hernandez has been a major league umpire since 1993. We continue to search for evidence of this.
Mario Hollands was drafted by Minnesota in the 24th round in 2009 but did not sign.
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to spookymilk’s sister and to Can of Corn's Kernel.
Game something or other … Winners at Losers
I can't believe it ... It's not even September and I'm actually looking forward to the diversion of the no fun league. Oye vey.
August 25, 2016: A Week to Forget
Tough personal week here, dudes. I need to spend more time here.
Minor Details: Games of August 24
Shutouts for Fort Myers and Cedar Rapids. A big day for Stuart Turner.
Big Big Train – Victorian Brickwork
One of my favorite neo-prog songs
Happy Birthday–August 25
Dick Rudolph (1887)
Darrell Johnson (1928)
Choo Choo Coleman (1937)
Dooley Womack (1939)
Rollie Fingers (1946)
Dave Heaverlo (1950)
Stan Perzanowski (1950)
Pete Redfern (1954)
Oddibe McDowell (1962)
Albert Belle (1966)
Doug Glanville (1970)
Gary Matthews (1974)
Justin Upton (1987)
Game: tigers @ twins
Already in progress. A run a piece.
Minor Details: Games of August 23
Better late than never. Now with pennant race updates!