My Dad's been married for 23 years today. I don't celebrate that in and of itself necessarily, but it's the 23-year anniversary of me gaining a stepsister that became a great friend, and who survived two brain surgeries this last year shortly after becoming a first-time mother. Cheers, Rallista.
Broken Social Scene – Anthems For A Seventeen Year Old Girl
Have I ever mentioned I love Broken Social Scene?
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YHIwNleV2o
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Zulia 5, Aragua 3 in Zulia. The Aguilas built a 5-0 lead after six innings. Darin Mastroianni singled and doubled for Zulia, scoring twice. Dwayne Pollock gave up three runs on four hits and three walks in six innings to get the win. Edgardo Alfonzo had two hits to lead the Tigres. Joe Benson was 1-for-3 and drove in a run. Cesar Ciurcina pitched 1.2 scoreless innings, giving up just one hit. Darin Downs (Florida) took the loss, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk in 4.2 innings.
In Venezuelan action not involving Twins players, Caracas overwhelmed La Guaira 14-4, Lara defeated Magallanes 5-3, and Anzoategui edged Margarita 1-0.
In other Caribbean action involving Twins players, Estarlin de los Santos made his debut for Cibao in the Dominican League. He was used as a pinch-hitter and laid down a successful sacrifice bunt as Cibao lost to Escogido 3-2. Gonzalo Sanudo made his debut for Culiacan in the Mexican League. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, giving up only a walk, as Culiacan lost to Mazatlan 10-4.
In today's Venezuelan League action, Aragua is at Zulia, Lara visits Magallanes, Caracas travels to La Guaira, and Caribes is at Margarita.
Solar Sox Summary
Surprise scored two in the bottom of the ninth to knock off Mesa 7-5.
Kevin Mattison (Florida) and his awesome mustache hit a two-run homer to win the game. Mattison also tripled and had three RBIs. Christian Betancourt (Atlanta) had three hits including a home run, Tim Beckham (Tampa Bay) doubled and homered, and Joe Terdoslavich (Atlanta) also hit a home run. Alejandro Ramos (Florida) worked 1.1 scoreless innings to get the win.
Robbie Grossman (Florida) led Mesa with three hits. Joe Mahoney (Baltimore) singled and homered, and Xavier Avery (Baltimore) had two hits. Chris Herrmann was 1-for-3 with a walk and a run. Sean Gleason (Baltimore) allowed the two-run ninth-inning homer in his second inning of work.
Mesa is at Pheonix this afternoon.
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)
Dutch Zwilling holds the record for last major leaguer in alphabetical order.
November 2, 2011: Pay Me
I'm locked in some pretty tense negotiations right now, and I'm so tense and angry all the time I'll probably be scarce for a couple of days. As meat and E can perhaps attest, a lot of people believe they deserve their art for free (or close to it), and they get pissy when you draw a line in the sand. This is where negotiations stand right now.
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros – Home
a lot of me wants to hate this band. but, really, i do dig this album.
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Who's hot: Andrew Baldwin (Anzoategui) is 2-0, 2.41, 0.86 WHIP in 18.2 innings (3 starts). Pedro Guerra (Magallanes) is 0-0, 2.57, 0.71 WHIP with 1 walk and 7 strikeouts in 7 innings (3 appearances, 1 start).
Who's in the middle: Joe Benson (Aragua) is hitting .238/.396/.429 in 42 at-bats. Deolis Guerra (Magallanes) is 1-0, 3.38, 1.69 WHIP with 7 strikeouts in 5.2 innings (4 appearances).
Who's cold: Jairo Perez (Lara) is hitting .231/.375/.269 in 26 at-bats. Rene Tosoni (Lara) is hitting .195/.283/.195 in 41 at-bats.
Who's barely played: Oswaldo Arcia (Aragua) is 0-for-2. Josmil Pinto (Aragua) has appeared in two games, walked once, and has yet to get an official at-bat. Cesar Ciurcina (Aragua) is 0-0, 0.00, 0.30 WHIP in 3.1 innings (2 appearances). Manuel Soliman (Escogido, Dominican League) is 0-0, 0.00, 2.00 WHIP in 1 inning. Junior Subero (Caracas) is 0-0, 9.00, 3.00 WHIP in 1 inning.
Venezuelan standings: Magallanes leads Caribes and La Guaira by a game and a half. Aragua and Caracas are tied for fourth, two and a half back. Zulia and Lara are tied for sixth, six and a half out. Margarita is last, seven games behind.
Schedule: Today Aragua is at Zulia, La Guaira is at Caracas, Magallanes is at Lara, and Anzoategui is at Margarita.
Solar Sox Summary
Mesa scored two in the eighth to defeat Phoenix 3-1 in Phoenix.
Joe Mahoney (Baltimore) had two of the five Solar Sox hits. Brian Dozier was 1-for-4 with a double, driving in two. Aaron Hicks was 0-for-4. Brett Jacobson got the win, working a scoreless seventh despite giving up a hit and two walks. Dakota Watts got a two-inning save, allowing no baserunners.
The only Desert Dogs run came on a homer by Runnier Mustelier (Yankees). The loss went to Dan Burawa (Yankees), who allowed two runs on two hits and a walk.
Mesa travels to Surprise this afternoon.
Happy Birthday–November 1
Joe Battin (1852)
Bid McPhee (1859)
Larry French (1907)
Pat Mullin (1917)
Vic Power (1927)
Jim Kennedy (1946)
Miguel Dilone (1954)
Gary Redus (1956)
Fernando Valenzuela (1960)
Eddie Williams (1964)
Bob Wells (1966)
Ryan Glynn (1974)
Cleatus Davidson (1976)
Coco Crisp (1979)
Steven Tolleson (1983)
This is also the birthday of Twins’ farmhand Alex Wimmers (1988).