Wilbur Good (1885)
Jack Fournier (1889)
Whitey Witt (1895)
Al Evans (1916)
Dick Gernert (1928)
Grant Jackson (1942)
Pete Filson (1958)
Jerry Layne (1958)
Todd Worrell (1959)
Ed Vosberg (1961)
Charlie Kerfeld (1963)
Matt Vasgersian (1967)
Mike DeJean (1970)
September 28, 2011: Mercy Killing
At last, the Twins' season comes to a close. I'm so glad there were interesting races here at the end to deaden the pain somewhat.
Dr. Dog – Die, Die, Die
See you later, 2011.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aXyAcaUb9U
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Loading... 2011 Game 161: 100
O'Sullivan vs Swarzak
So, 100 losses today? Or tomorrow?
100 Losses will happen:
- Today (64%, 9 Votes)
- Tomorrow (36%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 14
Loading ...2011 Game 160: Yeah, Right.
Rather than talk about the Twins playing out the string, how about a discussion on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's ballot? Last year we discussed the merits of various candidates in the CoC, but given the musical tastes of the nation a standalone post (and maybe a poll? Spooky?) seem to be merited.
Here's the full ballot:
Guns N Roses*
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
War
The Spinners
Eric B. & Rakim*
The Cure
Freddie King
Rufus with Chaka Khan
The Small Faces/The Faces**
Donovan
Laura Nyro
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Donna Summer
Beastie Boys
Heart
* first year of eligibility
** Rod Stewart is in already as a solo artist. Ron Wood is in as a member of the Stones. Kenney Jones is not in as a member of The Who.
The rules for nomination are simple: acts become eligible for induction 25 years after their first commercial release, which puts 1986 as the cutoff for this year. Voters can vote for up to five nominees. Who is on your ballot?
September 27, 2011: 99 Problems
But a win ain't one of 'em.
Happy Birthday–September 27
Whit Wyatt (1907)
Johnny Pesky (1919)
Dick Hall (1930)
Dave Wickersham (1935)
Gary Sutherland (1944)
Mike Schmidt (1949)
Bob Veselic (1955)
Don Schulze (1962)
Todd Blyleven (1972)
Vicente Padilla (1977)
Jon Rauch (1978)
Jon Garland (1979)
Johnny Cash & June Carter – Jackson
flying into jackson today. i wonder what song i should play...
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsd6WXisgLk
1969
(i think the folsom prison version is much better, but i don't think that was archived on video)
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Loading... 2011 Game 160: Royals at Red Wings
Can K-Slow get off the schneid for a coveted W? Inquiring minds want to know. The rest of us will be...?
From the Yahoo preview:
The Twins need to win two of their final three to avoid 100 losses, but sending Slowey (0-7, 6.54 ERA) to the hill might not help. Minnesota is 0-13 when Slowey pitches this season, and the right-hander has posted a 7.15 ERA in losing each of his seven starts.
Pitching matchup: 27-year old righty Felipe Paulino (3.72 FIP and 113 tRA+) vs. 27-year old righty Kevin Slowey (4.74 FIP and 85 tRA+ as a starter).
EEE & MMM – End of September
I didn't get to see any soccer this weekend because I was up at my parents' house, so I have nothing to add. It's up to you lot to start your own discussions.
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