Oops. Game on. I blame the lack of Twins goodness as well as the fact that there hasn't been a Thursday game in a month.
David Bowie – Oh, You Pretty Things
Speaking of Hunky Dory...
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4c9ffs8Huo&feature=fvst
1972
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Loading... September 22, 2011: Celebration
Today, Skim turns 7. Here's hoping that it was specifically the dolphin Pillow Pet that she wanted.
Happy Birthday–September 22
Doc Powers (1870)
Hooks Dauss (1889)
Ira Flagstead (1893)
Bob Lemon (1920)
Tommy Lasorda (1927)
Ken Aspromonte (1931)
Jim Fairey (1944)
Larry Dierker (1946)
Jeffrey Leonard (1955)
Wally Backman (1959)
Vince Coleman (1961)
Bob Geren (1961)
Mark Guthrie (1965)
Mike Matheny (1970)
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to Spookymilk’s oldest daughter.
2011 Game 154: Mariners at Twins
Pineda vs Slowey
I think the Twins have a decent chance of winning this game. Three players from the opening day lineup and an outfield with three center fielders should make it easier for Slowey, assuming he keeps it in the park.
Happy Birthday–September 21
Tom Brown (1860)
Elmer Smith (1892)
Eldon Auker (1910)
Max Butcher (1910)
Joe Haynes (1917)
John McHale (1921)
Jerry Zimmerman (1934)
Jerry Fosnow (1940)
Sudden Sam McDowell (1942)
Aurelio Lopez (1948)
Danny Cox (1959)
Cecil Fielder (1963)
D. J. Dozier (1965)
Jason Christianson (1969)
Scott Spiezio (1972)
Doug Davis (1975)
Joe Haynes played for the Twins franchise while it was in Washington for four years, then coached for three, then was with the team as executive vice-president through 1967, when he passed away from a heart attack.
Better known for his NFL career, William Henry “D. J.” Dozier played in 25 games for the New York Mets in 1992.
September 21, 2011: Race to the Top
I'm going to Chase Field tonight today. Seeing a good team in a playoff atmosphere seems like something I've never done at this point.
Los Lobos – We’re Gonna Rock
celebration time.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jBfZXVbXV0
1985
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Loading... Game 153 – Mariners 5, Twins 4
Only nine more games, thank god. The Twins made it interesting in the 9th, before channeling the early 2010 Twins to remind us all they are the 2011 Twins:
• League pitching.
• Tosoni pinch-hitting for Butera.
• Tosoni singled to center.
• Revere singled to center, Tosoni to second.
• Plouffe safe at first on a sacrifice plus pitcher League's throwing error, Tosoni to third, Revere to second.
• Cuddyer struck out.
• Parmelee grounded into fielder's choice, first baseman Carp to catcher Olivo, Tosoni out, Revere to third, Plouffe to second.
• Valencia grounded out, third baseman Liddi to first baseman Carp.
Yuck. That's ten losses in a row. Bring on the Mark Appel era.
2011 Game Logs: Game 153 Seattle @ Minnesota
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Next up in the Race to the Bottom™, the 1997 Twins. From Wiki:
The 1997 Minnesota Twins will not be remembered as the strongest team the Twins ever fielded. Manager Tom Kelly's team consisted of a few solid players, but mainly past-their-prime veterans and never-to-be-established prospects. One of the few bright spots was pitcher Brad Radke’s breakout season. The team finished with a 68-94 record, good enough for fourth place in the league’s weakest division.
And to update that for this season
The 2011 Minnesota Twins will not be remembered as the strongest team the Twins ever fielded. Manager Ron Gardenhire's team consisted of a few solid players, but mainly injured veterans and never-to-be-established prospects. One of the few bright spots was Jim Thome's 600th home run. The Twins promptly traded him. The team finished with a 61-101 record, good enough for fifth place in the league’s weakest division.
Time to start reading Baseball America and get a feel for next year's draft, you guys.