Rangers vs. Tigers, Brewers vs. Cardinals (1982 World Series rematch!). Who saw that coming? Okay, The Dread Pirate did, but before the season?
Happy Birthday–October 8
Doc Crandall (1887)
Donie Bush (1887)
Ping Bodie (1887)
Wally Moses (1910)
Danny Murtaugh (1917)
Catfish Metkovich (1920)
Ed Kirkpatrick (1924)
Paul Splittorff (1926)
Don Pepper (1943)
Rick Stelmaszek (1948)
Enos Cabell (1949)
Jerry Reed (1955)
Jeff Lahti (1956)
Mike Morgan (1959)
J. T. Bruett (1967)
Olmedo Saenz (1970)
Right-hander Jerry Reed was drafted by the Twins in the eleventh round in 1973, but did not sign.
We would also like to wish E-6 a very happy birthday.
Public Enemy – Timebomb
public enemy makes an appearance a few days back at the all tomorrow's parties festival in jersey. not so many vids with decent quality unfortunately...
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C--0jo_1ljE
2011 (and N really SFW).
flav's actually semi-competent behind a kit. huh. also, if you click the link above, you can access full (much better quality) audio of the whole set.
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Loading... 2011 NLDS Deciders
D'Backs vs Brewers: 4:00 PM CDT
Cardinals vs Phillies: 7:30 PM CDT
This Week in Twins Transactions
Eric Hacker elected free agency.
That's all I got. If I missed something, please add it in the comments.
This Week in Ex-Twins
Colorado assigns Jose Morales outright to AAA Colorado Springs.
Dodgers decline their 2012 option on Casey Blake.
Mets name Ricky Bones bullpen coach.
Mets announce Chip Hale will not return as third base coach.
Mets name Tim Teufel third base coach.
Oakland names Chip Hale bench coach.
Solar Sox Summary
Once again, Mesa gave up a big inning in the middle of the game. The Solar Sox led 5-0 after four, but Surprise scored five in the fifth and two in the sixth on their way to an 8-7 victory.
Ryan Strausborger (Texas) had three hits including a double to lead the Saguaros. Kyle Skipworth (Florida) singled and doubled. Bryan Paukovits (Kansas City) got the win, allowing an unearned run on a hit and a walk in one inning. Ex-Twin Billy Bullock (Atlanta) got the save, giving up a run on a hit and a walk in one inning.
Brian Dozier led Mesa with a 4-for-4 day including a home run. He scored three times and drove in three. Josh Vitters (Cubs) had two hits. Aaron Hicks was 0-for-4, but drew a walk and scored. Brett Jacobson took the loss, surrendering three runs on three hits and a walk in 1.2 innings.
The Solar Sox try for their first win as they travel to Salt River this afternoon.
Friday Music Day: Oct 7, 2011
Ha Ha Tonka will be opening for Robert Randolph and the Family Band at First Ave one week from today. I have a standing offer to buy anyone I know their first HHT ticket, but with a $20 cover, I hope I don't get a rush of takers.
I've now listened to a few of these Randolph albums, and I don't really them that much. Reminds me of my least favorite songs from Fishbone's Reality of My Surroundings and Give a Monkey a Brain...: generally those that Angelo Moore did not sing on. Without the Angelo-ey goodness surrounding the others' songs, I doubt I would have their songs a second listen. They do seem like they'd be a fun band to see live, particularly with someone to dance with. But preggers EAR won't be able to go.
Zola Jesus will be playing at the 7th Street Entry on Wednesday night. I missed her last time around. I should probably get to this show, before she has to play bigger venues.
Anyways, you may now share your random T1E1N.
October 7, 2011: Yankees Suck
So, the first two teams to go down in the postseason are the two AL East teams. Well, huh.
Happy Birthday–October 7
Fleet Walker (1856)
Brickyard Kennedy (1867)
Bill Walker (1903)
Chuck Klein (1904)
Frank Baumholtz (1918)
Grady Hatton (1922)
Bud Daley (1932)
Phil Ortega (1939)
Jose Cardenal (1943)
Rich De Lucia (1964)
Evan Longoria (1985)
There do not appear to be any players with connections to the Twins born on this day.