Welcome to the Twins, Aaron Thompson!
This Week in Ex-Twins
A fond farewell to the Magical Zoomball.
Minor Details: Games of August 30
Alex Meyer is removed from the game as a precaution. An excellent game for Taylor Rogers. A shutout for Ethan Mildren. The Appalachian League playoffs start this afternoon!
Happy Birthday–August 31
Dad Clarkson (1866)
Duke Farrell (1866)
Red Ehret (1868)
Monte Cross (1869)
Eddie Plank (1875)
Sarge Connally (1898)
Ray Berres (1907)
Ray Dandridge (1913)
Danny Litwhiler (1916)
Frank Robinson (1935)
Boots Day (1947)
Claudell Washington (1954)
Tom Candiotti (1957)
Von Hayes (1958)
Mike Hartley (1961)
Hideo Nomo (1968)
Pat Howell (1968)
Tim Raines (1979)
Ramon Santiago (1979)
Armando Gabino (1983)
Ray Dandridge is considered by some to be the greatest Negro League third baseman.
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to brianS’ son.
Kris Kross – Jump
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9TXkdb97ks
The mac meaty'll make you jump, jump.
Game 1 zillion: Twins visit Greek House
I was at the game last night. It was none too pleasant. I'm thinking of going back tomorrow and/or Monday, though.
Guns N’ Roses – November Rain
For some reason, Axl Rose sitting down and learning how to play piano is an image I just can't quite materialize.
1992
Minor Details: Games of August 29
Rochester stays alive in the wild card race. New Britain loses one late. Elizabethton prepares for the playoffs.
August 30, 2014: Eleven
Eleven hours between a morning meeting and my usual shift. Saturdays aren't great for retail folk.
Happy Birthday–August 30
Cal McVey (1849)
Pol Perritt (1891)
Bing Miller (1894)
Kiki Cuyler (1896)
Johnny Lindell (1916)
Ted Williams (1918)
Frank Funk (1935)
Tug McGraw (1944)
Roger Erickson (1956)
Randy O’Neal (1960)
Cliff Lee (1968)
Marlon Byrd (1977)
Luis Rivas (1979)
Randy O’Neal was drafted by Minnesota in 1979, but did not sign.
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to cheaptoy's trinket.