Enjoy the holidays you're into, gents. This is the first time I've gotten this day off in over a decade, and the Milkmaid's off too. We're pretty happy about it.
Happy Birthday–December 24
Henry Mathewson (1886)
Chico Garcia (1924)
Frank Taveras (1949)
John D'Acquisto (1951)
Tim Drummond (1964)
Mo Sanford (1966)
Kevin Millwood (1974)
Jamey Wright (1974)
Henry Mathewson is the younger brother of Christy Mathewson.
Dean + Britta – Listen The Snow Is Falling
Hey 6, does this Galaxie 500 tune count as Christmas music?
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK5-RFlGTLw
This Week In Twins Transactions
Bill Smith was named assistant to the president and general manager.
Jason Marquis agrees to terms on a one year contract.
This Week In Ex-Twins
Arizona agrees to terms with Jason Kubel on a two year contract.
Cubs name Brian Harper manager of Daytona (A).
Cubs name Dave McKay first base coach.
Cubs name Bobby Mitchell manager of Mesa (Rookie).
Colorado agrees to terms with Casey Blake on a one year contract.
Colorado signs Michael Cuddyer to a three year contract.
Kansas City agrees to terms with Jose Mijares on a one year contract.
Giants agree to terms with Eli Whiteside on a one year contract.
Toronto names Mike Redmond manager of Dunedin (A).
Toronto sends Jim Hoey outright to Las Vegas (AAA).
Washington names Matthew LeCroy manager of Harrisburg (AA).
FMD: Christmas Eve Eve, 2011
Next Friday is the 30th of December. The penultimate day of 2011. That's late enough for my "Best of 2011" list. Maybe you'll want to share yours that day, too. If so, start thinking about it... now. Or, y'know, after Christmas.
Spanning the Globe
DOMINICAN LEAGUE
Cibao 7, Este 3 in Cibao. Alexi Casilla was 1-for-4 with a walk for Cibao. Wilkin Ramirez was 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI for Este.
MEXICAN LEAGUE
Culiacan 4, Mazatlan 3 in Culiacan (10 innings). Anthony Slama struck out two and gave up one hit in a scoreless inning for Mazatlan.
PUERTO RICAN LEAGUE
Caguas 6, Mayaguez 2 in Mayaguez. Daniel Ortiz was 1-for-3 for Mayaguez. Eddie Rosario played in the field for Mayaguez but did not bat.
VENEZUELAN LEAGUE
Anzoategui 7, Caracas 5 in Caracas. Lester Oliveros got the win for Anzoategui, retiring all four batters he faced.
December 23, 2011: At Long Last
I tried this at long last, last night. Sorry to get all beery on those of you who don't get into the stuff, but wow.
Happy Birthday–December 23
Mike Grady (1869)
Sam Leever (1871)
Tommy Thomas (1899)
Jerry Koosman (1942)
Dave May (1943)
Raul Cano (1945)
Jerry Manuel (1953)
Keith Comstock (1955)
Tim Leary (1958)
Frank Eufemia (1959)
Rick White (1968)
Brad Lidge (1976)
Jesus Colome (1977)
Victor Martinez (1978)
Hanley Ramirez (1983)
Tom Waits – Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis
this was the only song i really had in my head to play this week, but the hitman went ahead and played him recently. i'm gonna go ahead and ignore it, and play this track anyway as i'm driving up to the cities today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUd_adsUnbM
appropriate lead-in and send-off as well...