half-bakef game notes:
UPDATE: aww, nuts.
Ben Revere was promoted from Rochester to Minnesota, then sent him back to Rochester.
Josh Willingham was placed on paternity leave, then was activated.
Joe Thurston was signed as a free agent and assigned to Rochester.
Wilkin Ramirez was sent from Rochester to Fort Myers.
Minnesota is tied for 5-14, tied for fourth in the AL Central, five games behind Cleveland. The Twins have lost five consecutive games and are 3-7 in their last ten games.
Rochester is 9-11, fifth in the IL North, five and a half games behind Pawtucket. The Red Wings have lost three consecutive games and are 4-6 in their last ten games.
New Britain is 13-7, second in the EL Eastern, a half game behind Reading. The Rock Cats have lost one consecutive game and are 6-4 in their last ten games.
Fort Myers is 9-11, tied for third in the FSL South, seven games behind St. Lucie. The Miracle has won one consecutive game and is 3-7 and its last ten games.
Beloit is 11-10, tied for second in the ML Western, one and a half games behind Quad Cities. The Snappers have won three consecutive games and are 6-4 in their last ten games.
Hi Myers (1889)
Allan Sothoron (1893)
Rogers Hornsby (1896)
Horace Stoneham (1903)
Enos Slaughter (1916)
John Rice (1918)
Greg Kosc (1949)
Willie Upshaw (1957)
Patrick Lennon (1968)
Frank Catalanotto (1974)
Benj Sampson (1975)
Chris Carpenter (1975)
Pedro Feliz (1975)
Luis Perdomo (1984)
fangraphs (roller coaster of suck)
mlb recap
yet another game i was unable to watch or hear. this made me particularly upset as i've been able to hear about 2% of TK's broadcasts, and i already love them. i was able to "follow" along on gameday, and was able to "watch" in "real time" as capps does what he does. i'm not going to say it, so you guys can. also, while you're saying stuff, please think up some arguments for me to take to the boss on how getting mlb.tv is essential towards our quality of life.
i wanted to embed the JC/plouffe! play to give us some measure of happiness, but i came up short. sounds about right.
MINNESOTA 5 -- TAMPA BAY 4
Twins Record: 5- 9
Lowest WPA - Hendriks (5.2 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 2 BB, SO)
Highest WPA - Willingham (1 for 4, 2B, BB, 3 RBI), Carroll (2 for 3, 2 R, 2 BB, 2B), Bullpen (3.1 IP, O H, 1 BB, 2 SO)
Fangraphs - MLB Recap
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Denard Span and Jamey Carroll were on base 6 times in this one (1 double, 3 singles, 2 walks in 10 PA) and scored 4 runs. Joe Mauer could have driven in all 5 runs, but left the bases loaded for Willingham in the 7th because Josh is new to the team and wants to feel like he's contributing. AmenableBacon extended his hitting streak to 14 games, and continues to lead the team in quite a few offensive categories (BA/OBP/SLG/HR/RBI/2B/R/TB/HBP).
The bullpen was stellar getting 13 outs in 14 batters, including Matt Capps retiring Longoria, Scott, and Joyce in order in the ninth. Fun fact: Coming into the 9th, those three hitters hit a homerun every 15.9 PA against the Twins, compared to every 22.7 PA against all other teams. That includes the homeruns by Joyce and Longoria earlier in this game.
The Twins April schedule has been pretty tough, but since being steamrolled by the Orioles, the Twins are 5-6 against LA, Tex, NY, and TB.
Clete Thomas was claimed off waivers from Detroit.
Scott Baker was transferred from the fifteen day disabled list to the sixty day disabled list.
Ben Revere was optioned to Rochester.
Jason Marquis was promoted to the majors from New Britain.
Luke Hughes was designated for assignment.
Darin Mastroianni was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Rene Tosoni was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Brian Dinkelman was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Carlos Gutierrez was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Brett Jacobson was activated from the disabled list by New Britain.
Logan Wade was signed by the Twins organization.
Minnesota is 4-9, fourth in the AL Central, five games behind Detroit. The Twins are 4-6 in their last ten games and are on a one game losing streak.
Rochester is 7-8, tied for third in the IL North, four games behind Lehigh Valley. The Red Wings are 4-6 in their last ten games and are on a two game losing streak.
New Britain is 10-5, second in the EL East, a half game behind Reading. The Rock Cats are 6-4 in their last ten games and are on a two game losing streak.
Fort Myers is 6-7, tied for second in the FSL South, five games behind St. Lucie. The Miracle is 6-4 in its last ten games and is on a three game losing streak.
Beloit is 7-7, tied for fourth in the ML Western, three games behind Quad Cities. The Snappers are 5-5 in their last ten games and are on a one game losing streak.
Bucky Walters (1909)
Hector Maestri (1935)
Rick Miller (1948)
Ed Hodge (1958)
R. J. Reynolds (1959)
Frank Viola (1960)
Spike Owen (1961)
Scott Kamieniecki (1964)
Brent Mayne (1968)
Jose Cruz (1974)
Joe Beimel (1977)
George Sherrill (1977)
Dennys Reyes (1977)
Joe Mauer (1983)
Right-hander Hector Maestri was with the Washington franchise in 1960, making one appearance in the majors. Before the 1961 season started, however, he was selected in the expansion draft by the new Washington franchise, for whom he made one more appearance in 1961.
once again, sorry, you guys, i wasn't able to keep a solid eye on the game. the small percentage of eye that did see the game is wondering how often the twins of this monday night will show up to other games. pavano pitched a great game (most likely out of spite). the inverted W and W and inverted W boys did great. clete thomas continues to show he is the answer to all twins' problems (and is apparently a great home base coach). also, i've always had irrational hopes for casilla; and if he can keep making plays like this (and maybe hit a little please?), i'll continue to be happy he's on the team.
anyway, please pretend that i thought up an an awesome way to recap these twins actually beating the yankmes, and then comment accordingly. danke sehr.
