There will be no "This Week in Twins Transactions" this week due to the fact that there were no Twins transactions.
Australian Audit: The Finals, Game One
Wong is right for Perth.
Caribbean Series: Second Semi-Final
Eddie Rosario has the key hit to lead Puerto Rico to the finals.
February 8, 2014: Out on the Ice
I got out to the lake at 7 for an ice fishing tournament that starts at noon. Yaaay?
Happy Birthday–February 8
Bug Holliday (1867)
Bob Cobb (1899)
Don Heffner (1911)
Danny Carnevale (1918)
Buddy Blattner (1920)
Dewey Soriano (1920)
Willard Marshall (1921)
Hoot Evers (1921)
Joe Black (1924)
Larry Dolan (1931)
Fritz Peterson (1942)
Bob Oliver (1943)
Aaron Cook (1979)
Bob Cobb was the president of the AAA Hollywood Stars from 1938-1957. He later was involved in bringing an American League expansion team to Los Angeles. In addition, he opened the famous Brown Derby restaurant in Los Angeles in 1928.
Danny Carnevale was a minor league player (1937-1953) and manager (1947-55, 1962-63, 1972; five league championships) and was also a scout for many years.
Dewey Soriano was a minor league pitcher in the 1940s. He was later co-owner and president of the Seattle Pilots.
We would also like to wish a very happy birthday to ubelmann.
Wolves- New Orleans
Game is on ESPN. Sounds like Love is back in the lineup!
Caribbean Series: First Semi-Final
Valle leads Mexico to the mountaintop.
FMD: Feb 7, 2014
I saw that the 400 Bar is re-opening in the Mall of America.
How many touring bands will be disappointed to discover that they're booked at a club in a mall?
How many touring bands will show up at Cedar-Riverside looking for the 400?
How bad will the service be in the new location?
Happy Birthday–February 7
Tom Daly (1866)
Pat Moran (1876)
Charlie Jamieson (1893)
Earl Whitehill (1899)
Paul Owens (1924)
Dick Wiencek (1926)
Al Smith (1928)
Juan Pizarro (1937)
Burt Hooton (1950)
Benny Ayala (1951)
Dan Quisenberry (1953)
Damaso Garcia (1957)
Carney Lansford (1957)
Ralph Citarella (1958)
Endy Chavez (1978)
Brad Hennessey (1980)
Paul Owens spent over forty years in the Phillies organization, serving at various times as a player, scout, manager, and general manager.
Dick Wiencek was a minor league infielder from 1947-1949, He then became a scout, working at various times for Washington/Minnesota, Detroit, and Oakland. Among the players he was responsible for signing are Jim Kaat, Graig Nettles, Bert Blyleven, Jack Morris, Alan Trammell, and Mark McGwire.
Right-hander Ralph Citarella was drafted by Minnesota in the first round of the January draft in 1978, but did not sign.
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to Mrs. AMR.
February 7, 2014: The Mid
I can only do so many long middle-of-the-day shifts in a row before losing it. I barely see my kids on days like these.