Number of teams to make the postseason since 1995 that started at 12-23: one. The previous team to do that was the Blue Jays in 1989. In 1981, the Royals made the postseason with a worse record after 35 games, but unless the players plan on striking for a third of the season, I don't think it's a good model. After that, just one more team* did it: the 1974 Pirates.
It doesn't look good my friends.
* Caveat: I only checked for the years since divisional play started.
Arizona organization (AAA Reno) releases Ron Mahay.
Atlanta organization sends Eliecer Cardenas from Mississippi (AA) to Lynchburg (A).
Baltimore sends J. J. Hardy to Norfolk (AAA) on a rehab assignment.
Baltimore activates J. J. Hardy from the disabled list.
White Sox organization (AA Birmingham) releases Ozzie Lewis.
Dodgers organization (AAA Albuquerque) activates Juan Castro from the disabled list.
Mets transfer Johan Santana from the fifteen day disabled list to the sixty day disabled list.
Yankees activate Luis Ayala from the disabled list.
Tampa Bay recalls Rob Delaney from Durham (AAA).
Louisville 5, Rochester 2 in Rochester. The Bats scored two in the first and led all the way. The Red Wings had only five hits. Kyle Gibson lasted five innings, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks. Chuck James struck out three in two scoreless innings.
New Britain 10, Portland 9 in New Britain. Most of the offense came in the first four innings, by which time the Rock Cats led 8-7. New Britain scored two more in the fifth and the Sea Dogs got two in the eighth. Chris Parmelee had a double and two singles. Chris Herrmann had three hits and scored three times. Joe Benson and Mark Dolenc each had two hits. Daniel Osterbrock lasted only three innings, surrendering seven runs (six earned) on six hits and three walks. Spencer Steedley pitched 2.1 scoreless innings, giving up no hits but walking four. Cole DeVries allowed the two eighth inning runs but was credited with a save.
Dunedin at Ft. Myers. Postponed. Game will be made up as a doubleheader today.
Beloit 10, Kane County 3 in Kane County. The Snappers overcame a 3-0 deficit, scoring all ten runs in innings four through seven. Michael Gonzales had four hits. Tobias Streich had a triple and two singles. Nate Roberts had a double and two singles. Jamaal Hawkins singled and doubled. Lance Ray had two hits. B. J. Hermsen gave up three runs on seven hits and three walks in 6.2 innings.
I've put all my music thoughts into my VJ week.
I'm kindof bummed, but I don't think I'll get to playing Fovea Hex, Coil, the Meat Puppets, James Blackshaw, Stars of the Lid, So So Radio, or Marit Bergman.
If you let your digital media player randomly select your VJ week (+3), what would it give you today?
My mom was born on Friday the 13th, and she's aces. How bad can it be?
Jimmy Archer (1883)
Larry Gardner (1886)
Babe Dye (1898)
Bill McKinley (1910)
Bill Kinnamon (1919)
Dusty Rhodes (1927)
Johnny Roseboro (1933)
Leon Wagner (1934)
Juan Beniquez (1950)
Bobby Valentine (1950)
Lenny Faedo (1960)
Sean McDonough (1962)
Jose Rijo (1965)
Jack Cressend (1975)
Trajan Langdon (1976)
Barry Zito (1978)
Hockey Hall of Famer Babe Dye was a minor league outfielder from 1919-1926, spending much of his career in the American Association. In 811 games, he hit .311, slugged .443, and stole 118 bases.
College basketball star Trajan Langdon was a third baseman in the low minors for three seasons.
Today is also the birthday of Twins’ farmhand Jon Goncalves (1989).
This one might actually appeal to some people.
Live in at the Beachland Tavern, Cleveland, December 2010
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFixFNkS8fM
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Loading... It's an off-day today. Which doesn't really distinguish today from most of the days of the past month, really, now does it?
As the parent of a vegetablearian daughter (nay -- a vegan daughter!!!111one111!!), I'm always on the lookout for simple, satisfying and repeatable dishes that I can make for the whole family. Today's contribution is drawn from the very essence of simple, satisfying, and repeatable: pinto beans.
Yea, I know. Gloppy refried beans on your tray on "Mexican food" days in school. Ugh. But I'm here to tell you that, properly made, pinto beans are sublime. And really easy to make.
My recipe has three steps to it: soaking, simmering, and finishing. While I add some minor bells and whistles, the approach is simplicity itself. Anyone can make a great bowl/plate of beans. And trust me, these are deliciously creamy and flavorful. You will question why anyone would ever buy canned refried beans after making these.
Continue reading Comfort food — a plate o’ beans
Where they stand: New Britain is 18-13, third in the EL East, 1.5 games behind Reading.
Who’s hot: Evan Bigley is 12-30. For the season, he is .321/.371/.481 in 106 at-bats. Chris Parmelee is 14-36. For the season, he is .315/.384/.460 in 124 at-bats. Steve Hirschfeld has given up three runs on five hits and four walks in 12.2 innings (two starts). He is 2-0, 2.08, 0.84 WHIP with 22 strikeouts in 34.2 innings (six starts). Michael Tarsi has given up two runs (none earned) on six hits and five walks in nine innings (six appearances). He is 1-0, 1.80, 1.27 WHIP with 11 strikeouts in 15 innings (12 appearances).
Who’s cold: Mike Hollimon is 6-35. For the season, he is .162/.272/.263 in 99 at-bats. Mark Dolenc is 5-23. For the season, he is .217/.302/.265 in 83 at-bats. Deolis Guerra has surrendered 15 runs (13 earned) on 15 hits and three walks in 6.2 innings (two starts). He is 2-4, 11.57, 2.10 WHIP in 23.1 innings (six starts). Santos Arias has allowed 14 runs (nine earned) in 6.2 innings (four appearances). He is 1-0, 8.62, 2.30 WHIP in 15.2 innings (nine appearances, two starts).
Coming and going: Since last report, David Bromberg was placed on the disabled list with a broken right forearm, Daniel Osterbrock was promoted from Ft. Myers to New Britain, Chris Herrmann was promoted from Ft. Myers to New Britain, Steve Singleton was promoted from New Britain to Rochester, and Ray Chang was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Coming up next: The Rock Cats are at home for five games with Portland, have three on the road in Harrisburg, then come home again for four with New Hampshire and four with Binghamton.
Louisville 7, Rochester 3 in Rochester. A three-run Bats fifth broke a 2-2 tie. Chase Lambin singled and doubled. Eric Hacker gave up five runs on eight hits and no walks in 6.2 innings.
New Britain 10, Binghamton 8 in Binghamton. The Rock Cats scored six in the second and built a 10-3 lead after four before the Mets scored five in the seventh to get back into the game. Chris Herrmann had a triple, a double, and two singles, driving in three. Deibinson Romero had a double and two singles. Yangervis Solarte had three hits, Chris Parmelee and Daniel Rohlfing each had two, and Joe Benson hit a home run. Liam Hendriks gave up seven hits and four walks in five innings, but only allowed three runs and got the win. Tyler Robertson struck out four in two scoreless innings to get the save.
Dunedin 7, Ft. Myers 1 in Ft. Myers. The Miracle scored in the first, but that was where the good news ended. Josmil Pinto singled and doubled, getting two of the three Ft. Myers hits. Edgar Ibarra surrendered five runs on six hits and four walks in 4.2 innings.
Kane County 8, Beloit 2 in Kane County. The Cougars scored six in the second and the game was pretty much over. Lance Ray was 2-for-2 with two walks and Tobias Streich had two hits. Manuel Soliman surrendered all eight runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk in 3.1 innings. Three relief pitchers held Kane County scoreless the rest of the way, with Ryan O’Rourke pitching 1.2 innings, Blayne Weller two, and Jose Gonzalez one.