Not much happening with the local nine.
This Week in Ex-Twins
Paper transactions and options exercised and declined.
Australian Audit: Games of 11/1
Some good days for Adelaide batters. It ain't over till it's over in Canberra.
Mexican Matchups: Games of 11/1
A seven-pitcher shutout in Los Mochis. Late-inning runs for Culiacan. The bullpen takes control for Obregon.
Puerto Rican Palaver: Games of 11/1
Kennys Vargas homers. A good inning for Nelvin Fuentes.
Dominican Digest: Games of 11/1
Twins players take an oh-fer. Alex Valdez comes through for Oriente. A six-pitcher shutout for Licey.
Venezuelan View: Games of 11/1
Eduardo Escobar continues to hit. Cole DeVries continues to struggle. No clutch hitting in La Guaira.
Nine Before Nine
Started the marathon training program (16 weeks) for Hyannis in Feb this morning with a 7AM 9 mile run with NBBW and my other training buddy. Continue reading Nine Before Nine
Fall Festival: Games of 11/1
A good game for Trevor May. Cameron Cameron comes through for Peoria.
Happy Birthday–November 2
Dutch Zwilling (1888)
Travis Jackson (1903)
Chief Hogsett (1903)
Johnny Vander Meer (1914)
Al Campanis (1916)
Ron Reed (1942)
Tom Paciorek (1946)
Scott Boras (1952)
Paul Hartzell (1953)
Greg Harris (1955)
Willie McGee (1958)
Sam Horn (1963)
Orlando Merced (1966)
Travis Miller (1972)
Orlando Cabrera (1974)
Sidney Ponson (1976)
Wilson Betamit (1981)
Dutch Zwilling holds the record for last major leaguer in alphabetical order.
Al Campanis was the general manager of the Dodgers from 1969-1987.
Scott Boras has been a player agent for many years.