Was that the best single night of regular season baseball ever? I love that even Pavano and the Twins got into the act.
Happy Birthday–September 29
Dave Orr (1859)
Gus Weyhing (1866)
Harry Steinfeldt (1877)
Paul Giel (1932)
Mike McCormick (1938)
Rich Reese (1941)
Steve Busby (1949)
John McLaren (1951)
Warren Cromartie (1953)
Byron McLaughlin (1955)
Tim Flannery (1957)
Craig Lefferts (1957)
Rob Deer (1960)
Derek Parks (1968)
Jake Westbrook (1977)
Outfielder Warren Cromartie was drafted by the Twins in the third round of the January Secondary draft in 1972, but did not sign.
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals – Treat Me Right
vermont's grace potter and the nocturnals playing for a maryland crowd. love that B-3 sound.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzPeTC7bH6E
2006
2011 Game 162: End of the Road
Carl Pavano v. Bruce Chen?
This season was Bruce Chen'd; won't see the Twins tomorrow night. June was fun.
Go Twins!
Happy Birthday–September 28
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.
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

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.