Gabby Street (1882)
Nap Rucker (1884)
Johnny Allen (1904)
Robin Roberts (1926)
Johnny Podres (1932)
Craig Kusick (1948)
Dave Magadan (1962)
Yorkis Perez (1967)
Jose Lima (1972)
Carlos Guillen (1975)
September 30, 2012: Anomaly
I know I'm the only one who cares, but I really think it's weird that there are still no teams that have clinched an AL playoff appearance.
Devo – Gates of Steel
Though I know Mothersbaugh's work best from his time with Wes Anderson and DJ Lance Rock it is clear the dude knew could lead a show on his own.
Devo, 1980
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Loading... Game 158: Tigers @ Twins
It's Linds and I's fifth anniversary today, so we're going to be sitting right up close to the first base line for this one. The good news is that we'll get to see one of the best pitchers in the major leagues, the bad news is that he'll be pitching against us.
Justin Verlander takes on (digs hand in starting rotation box and pulls out random slip of paper) P.J. Walters.
Oh, yeah. This should be wonderful.
It's the last Saturday game of the year. I expect this game log to be packed when I get home.
Bill Withers – Kissin’ My Love
some funky soul to your face for your saturday.
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1972
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Loading... September 29, 2012: Homer Bailey
No-hitters for everyone!0!00!!0!!
Happy Birthday–September 29
Dave Orr (1859)
Gus Weyhing (1866)
Harry Steinfeldt (1877)
Paul Giel (1932)
Mike McCormick (1938)
Rich Reese (1941)
Steve Busby (1949)
John McLaren (1951)
Warren Cromartie (1953)
Byron McLaughlin (1955)
Tim Flannery (1957)
Craig Lefferts (1957)
Rob Deer (1960)
Derek Parks (1968)
Jake Westbrook (1977)
Heath Bell (1977)
Outfielder Warren Cromartie was drafted by the Twins in the third round of the January Secondary draft in 1972, but did not sign.
2012 Game 157: Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins
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Six games left. Another bad year. Since the season is all but over, let's take a look at how the team performed versus the league.
Batting: 9th (4.38 runs/game)
Pitching: 14th (5.19 runs/game)
Starters: 14th (5.94 runs/game)
Relievers: 8th (4.19 runs/game)
Fielding: 11th (.688 DefEff)
Compared to last year:
Batting: 13th (3.82 runs/game)
Pitching: 13th (4.96 runs/game)
Starters: 12th (5.16 runs/game)
Relievers: 14th (4.94 runs/game)
Fielding: 14th (.677 DefEff)
I don't think the numbers for this season are describing anything we don't already know: the starters have been awful. I do think the improvement in the offense and relief pitching from bad to below average makes this season not a complete loss. I am very curious what the Twins will do this offseason.
Minor League Players of the Year
Finally. I'll try to put together some final thoughts on the minor league season next week. The Arizona Fall League starts October 9!
WGOM Fitness: September 28, 2012, Friday
I'm in the Capitol City, so I'm a long way from any scale. I went to Applebee's last night on the way and that was pretty good, although I think next time I'm going to skip the rice, as it really seemed to make me hungry. Continue reading WGOM Fitness: September 28, 2012, Friday