Game 62: Buxton’s Twins 4, Gallo’s Rangers 3

SoCalTwinsfan Junior, Jr. ran into the living room while sporting a Minnesota Twins jersey with a 25 on the back. He ran over to his grandfather and jumped on his knee.

S: "Whatcha doing, Grandpa?"

G: "Watching Byron Buxton's final baseball game."

S: "You mean of the season?"

G: "Nope. It's the final game of his career. He's retiring after today."

S: "But he's the best baseball player in the world!"

G: "No doubt about it. But he says he's too old to play such a difficult sport. He's going to try something easier. He's already signed a contract with the Timberwolves." Continue reading Game 62: Buxton’s Twins 4, Gallo’s Rangers 3

Happy Birthday–June 14

Charlie Buffinton (1861)
Harvey Watkins (1869)
Charles Barrett (1871)
Don Newcombe (1926)
Jim Constable (1933)
Bill Fahey (1950)
Greg Brock (1957)
Mike Laga (1960)
George Tsamis (1967)
Peter Munro (1975)

Michael Hollimon (1982)

 Harvey Watkins managed the New York Giants for 35 games in 1895.  Most of his career was spent managing the Barnum & Bailey Circus and the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show.

Charles Barrett was a long-time scout, mostly working for whatever team was employing Branch Rickey.

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Remodeled basement. Same half-baked taste.