November 4:
1989 - Benito Santiago is the unanimous selection as the NL Rookie of the Year.
1994 - Doc Gooden receives a one-year suspension for violating his aftercare program.
1999 - Davey Lopes is hired to manage the Milwaukee Brewers.
2003 - Don Mattingly replaces Rick Down as hitting coach of the New York Yankees.
Wow, are there this many RBI entries everyday in wherever you're checking usc? Might be a way to incorporate that into the website..
The AP usually does a "Today in Baseball History" story during the season. Also, National Pastime (http://www.nationalpastime.com/) has some good information as well.
Thanks to fightonusc's sources...
November 12
1961 - Greg Gagne was born in Fall River, Massachusetts.
1986 - Roger Clemens of the Red Sox becomes only the second American League pitcher to unanimously win the Cy Young Award.
2000 - Darryl Strawberry announced his retirement. He had been besieged with drug problems and colon cancer. His 18-year major league career had ended after the 1999 season.
quality thread. This should be a mainstay of the RBI forum
note: i'm pretty much just copying and pasting these, so they're not in my own words
November 13
1979 - For the first time in major league history two players are named co-winners of National League MVP award as Cardinal first baseman Keith Hernandez shares the honor with Baseball Pirate Willie Stargell.
1984 - Ryne Sandberg (.314, 19, 84) becomes the first Cub to win the National MVP League Award since Ernie Banks did it in 1959.
1989 - After 16 years with the same team, Jim Rice is released by the Red Sox. The Boston outfielder retires from the game with a career .298 average with 382 home runs.
Novemeber 15
1983 - Oriole shortstop Cal Ripken is named the American League's MVP becoming the first player to win the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player Award in consecutive years.
1988 - Dodger World Series hero Kirk Gibson edges out Met outfielders Darryl Strawberry and Kevin McReynolds for the National League MVP Award.
2001 - Yankee right hander Roger Clemens (20-3, 3.51 ERA) wins the Cy Young Award for an unprecedented sixth time (Red Sox -1986, '87, '91 and Blue Jays -1997, '98). The Rocket becomes the first Pinstripper to win the award since 1978 when Ron Guidry copped the honor.
excellent work fightonusc, I am proud to see your dedication to what is truly one of the great websites devoted to the art of RBI Baseball...are you a Southern Cal grad by any chance???? I don't know if I understand your name
Class of 1997. I am proud to have been at USC for some of the worst years of football in school history. Those kids tonday don't know how good they've got it, I tell ya...
TODAY:
I began posting on Dee-Nee Forums...
...racing the to eclipse Santana-Level...the obvious Mendoza line of the message board...
fix your fucking aviator
(not intended to be mean -- this is how we always point out that someone's avatar is not showing -- welcome to the forums)
thank you...
how do I fix my Juan Acevado...I mean Avatar?
Thank you
it's in your profile
I fixed it as best I could, but it is scaling like ass. You want to pick a picture that is more square than rectangular...
i thought maybe we should resurrect this thread for the new year. my page-a-day calendar should come in handy.
LANDMARK
Reggie Jackson hit more home runs (292) in the 1970's than any other American Leaguer. Ironically, Jackson's best three homer seasons came in the surrounding decades. Reggie had 47 taters in 1969, 41 in 1980, and 39 in 1982.
i think it's awesome that they used "taters" to describe one of Potatoes feats.
We should start a drive to get Potatoes to be his official nickname...
Who had the NL record for taters in the 1970s? I don't even have a good guess... Stargell?
Shit Gantry, are you some kind of a genius?? It was indeed Stargell, with 296 HRs from 1970-1979. Jackson had 292 and Bench had 290. Nice guess!
I clicked on the National Pastime link and found this:
1871 The Boston Red Stockings are incorporated by Ivers Whitney Adams with $15,000 and the help of Harry Wright, who had founded and managed the Cincinnati Red Stockings, America's first professional baseball team.
I guess that counts, since Boston is on RBI, but not as interesting as the previous stuff
I pulled stargell out of my ass, had I thought about it more I would have talked myself out of it...
Who else do you have up there, in your ass? We still haven't found Bin Laden, and Saddam WAS found in a hole...
QuoteWho else do you have up there, in your ass? We still haven't found Bin Laden, and Saddam WAS found in a hole...
A few more choice celebrities, but they are rapidly escaping. Almost all of them surface on VH1 reality or "review pop culture" shows. God I'm really starting to hate that station...
Stay out of my ass VH1!
"Any time a billionaire asks you for my phone number, go ahead and give it to him. I'll sort things out later."
--Baseball author and analyst Bill James, asked if it was okay to have given his phone number to Boston Red Sox owner John Henry.
I know this is a couple of days old, but it's a truly momentous day. Think how different RBI Baseball would be if Potatoes was on the Yankees...
January 22
1982 - Free agent Reggie Jackson signs a four-year, nearly four-million dollar contract with the Angels, ending his five-year roller coaster ride with the Yankees
Also from earlier this week:
January 19
1983 - Cardinal infielder Ozzie Smith becomes the game's first $1 million shortstop as the 'Wizard of Ahs' inks a 3-year pact with St. Louis.
This Week in RBI Baseball History:
February 1
1985 - The Giants trade Jack Clark to the Cardinals for David Green, Jose Uribe, Dave LaPoint and Gary Rajsich.
Which begs the question:
Who is the better Clark, Jack or Will? I vote for Will, since he's a lot less likely to hit into the inning-ending double play.
The Thrill. I always pick the lefty when comparing R/L hitters with similar power.
Even though I like hitting with righties better, and I love Jack Clark, I just think Thrill is too dominant not to get the nod here. Too much power, plus as Nails said- less of a DP risk (it is tougher to turn the 4-6-3 than 6-4-3).
Plus, I love his glove at first.
Quote from: Big Apple RBI Champ on 02/02/05, 12:41:26 PM
Too much power, plus as Nails said- less of a DP risk (it is tougher to turn the 4-6-3 than 6-4-3).
Actually, FightOn said that.
For me, it's tough to say because there's rarely a time in which Jack Clark sees any pitches around these parts...
February 3
1987 - The Expos trade top reliever Jeff Reardon and catcher Tom Nieto to the Twins for pitcher Neal Heaton, catcher Jeff Reed and two minor leaguers.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 02/02/05, 03:46:55 PM
For me, it's tough to say because there's rarely a time in which Jack Clark sees any pitches around these parts...
Good point. Unless you are up more than one run with 2 outs in the ninth, you should NEVER pitch to Jack.
...and the bases are empty, of course. :)
Will Clark over Jack Clark by a landslide. If jack was on Boston, you wouldn't notice him as much...
I agree to go with Will as well. Lefty, with almost identical power numbers, marginally better speed and a great contact rating.
Jack Clark is far too hot and cold. Will gets on base far more and consistently hits frozen ropes. Will far and away.
"He doesn't just hit pitchers. He takes away their dignity."
--Pitcher Don Sutton, on slugger Willie Stargell
February 7
1979 - Jesse Orosco becomes 'the player to be named later' in the Met trade of Jerry Koosman to the Twins.
February 7
300 AD - Orosco called up from AAA Sparta to pitch in Athens.
February 7
Jesse Orosco gets two posts on what he did on past February 7ths
ON THIS DATE IN 1982
The Dodgers trade second baseman Davey Lopes to the A's, breaking up the most enduring infield unit ni Major League Baseball history. Lopes had combined with firstbaseman Steve Garvey, shortstop Bill Russell, and thirdbaseman Ron Cey to lead the Dodgers to four National League pennants in the past eight seasons.
February 17, 1987 Yankee first baseman Don Mattingly wins his $1.975 arbitration case breaking the record for the largest amount ever awarded to a player set by Jack Morris just four days ago.
Apparently players worked cheap in '87. And I'm glad Mattingly got that extra half cent he was looking for.
Good work though :)
Good call. I think Mattingly probably made more than a dollar ninety-seven that year.
The text was copied directly from nationalpastime.com (http://www.nationalpastime.com)
ON THIS DATE IN 1976
Pepperdine University right-hander Mike Scott tosses a perfect game to defeat California Lutheran, 3-0. Scott will be drafted by the Mets this spring and go on to a thirteeen-year Major League career, culminating with the National League Championship Series MVP Awards in 1986.
Quote from: Teddyballgame113 on 02/17/05, 10:59:15 AM
ON THIS DATE IN 1976
culminating with the National League Championship Series MVP Awards in 1986.
I'm still amazed that the gave the MVP award to a player on the losing team (not to say Scott didn't deserve it), does anyone know of other times when a player on a team losing a series won series MVP?
March 2
1989 - At a photo session, Mets' outfielder Darryl Strawberry throws a punch at Keith Hernandez, the team's first baseman. The scuffle started over comments about salaries and results with the Straw walking out of camp.
1992 - The highest-paid player tag now belongs to Ryne Sandberg. Ryno signs a four-year contract extension worth 7.1 million dollars per season.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 02/23/05, 01:10:56 PM
I'm still amazed that the gave the MVP award to a player on the losing team (not to say Scott didn't deserve it), does anyone know of other times when a player on a team losing a series won series MVP?
Bobby Richardson (http://www.baseball-reference.com/r/richabo01.shtml) was awarded the World Series MVP, even though the Yankees lost in 7 games to the Pirates (http://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/1960_WS.shtml). There may be other instances; this is just one that I found.
March 3, 1988 - Upset by a practical joke played by teammate Jesse Orosco, Dodger slugger Kirk Gibson walks out of camp for a day. The southpaw reliever had put eyeblack on Gibson's cap.
LANDMARK
Though the Oakland A's have boasted such run-producers as Reggie Jackson, Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, and Jason Giambi, the team's record for most consecutive games with an RBI is held by Rick Monday. Monday knocked in 18 runs over 10 straight games in 1969, accounting for one-third of his season RBI total.
LANDMARK
Although he pitched only about half of his career with that team, Bert Blyleven holds the Twins career records for the strikeouts (2,035) and shutouts (29).
March 9, 1994 - Phillies first baseman/outfielder John Kruk is diagnosed with testicular cancer. After surgery, doctors expect a full recovery.
March 10, 1992 - The Pirates trade pitcher Neal Heaton (3-3, 4.33) to the Royals for outfielder Kirk Gibson (.236, 16 HR, 18 SB).
I find it amazingly ironic that Kirk Gibson won an MVP award yet never made an all star team.
Quote from: RedBaron on 03/10/05, 11:44:42 AM
I find it amazingly ironic that Kirk Gibson won an MVP award yet never made an all star team.
Wow, never knew that, he's probably the only one.
They should take his MVP away anyhow.
The fucker had a so-so 1988 season. There were a half dozen pitchers that were more valuable than Gibby.
Quote from: Ryno23-2(EB) on 03/10/05, 04:28:47 PM
There were a half dozen pitchers that were more valuable than Gibby.
Orel Hershiser for one. I personally don't really like giving the MVP to pitchers. Pitchers have the Cy Young, and hitters can't win that. Would've been cool if they created a hitters-only award, and a separate most valuable player award.
Quote from: Nails on 03/10/05, 04:37:10 PM
Quote from: Ryno23-2(EB) on 03/10/05, 04:28:47 PM
There were a half dozen pitchers that were more valuable than Gibby.
Orel Hershiser for one. I personally don't really like giving the MVP to pitchers. Pitchers have the Cy Young, and hitters can't win that. Would've been cool if they created a hitters-only award, and a separate most valuable player award.
Hitters Only Award: Silver Slugger. Too bad they don't have the Silverest Slugger Award.
Yeah, that's true. Doesn't get the same attention though, unfortunately.
March 15, 1977 - Tony Armas, Mitchell Page and four pitchers are traded to the A's for Phil Garner, Tommy Helms and Charlie Batton.
March 18, 2000 - After acquiring Jesse Orosco from the Orioles in a December trade, the Mets send the veteran left-hander to the Cardinals for utility player Joe McEwing.
Mets released McEwing yesterday. :'(
Quote from: Nails on 03/18/05, 02:46:37 PM
March 18, 2000 - After acquiring Jesse Orosco from the Orioles in a December trade, the Mets send the veteran left-hander to the Cardinals for utility player Joe McEwing.
Mets released McEwing yesterday. :'(
someone should give Uncle Jesse another shot
I remember Orosco pitched just 2.1 innings for the Cardinals that year. What a deal we got, huh?
Quote from: Gerlost on 03/18/05, 03:22:00 PM
I remember Orosco pitched just 2.1 innings for the Cardinals that year. What a deal we got, huh?
Not good, but it could be worse: Mo Vaughn had
zero at-bats in 2004 and made $17 million.
yeah. how is it that vaughn totally screws the angels, then the mets come and are like, "hey, can we over pay you too?" that guy was completely injury riddled.
It wasn't long ago (may still be in place) that the O's were still paying for Albert Belle's "services"
While under contract these guys still get daily meal allowances. . . . . .lovely.
Quote from: Teddyballgame on 03/21/05, 10:36:44 AM
yeah. how is it that vaughn totally screws the angels, then the mets come and are like, "hey, can we over pay you too?" that guy was completely injury riddled.
The Mets knew they were taking a chance with Mo. Unfortunately for Mo and the Mets, it just didn't work out. Personally, I think $17 million per year is a ridiculous risk to take. A fool and his money are soon parted.
Quote from: Ryno on 03/21/05, 10:44:02 AM
While under contract these guys still get daily meal allowances. . . . . .lovely.
I'm sure Mo's fat ass thought that was lovely too. Seriously, is that a fact? I can't imagine somebody making that kind of money would be given "meal allowances" by their team. They can't afford it themselves???
A few years back, Sportscenter was commenting on Belle's still getting food money.
Maybe I'm mean, but I'd have to tell them, "You make 10 fucking god damned dollars. you'll pay for your hotel and your meals and you'll damn well like it, rich boy."
No shit. I consider myself lucky because on Fridays, the office buys us a box of donuts.
I love bitching. :D I'm going to be a ripe surly old bastard someday.
Quote from: Ryno on 03/21/05, 04:30:37 PM
A few years back, Sportscenter was commenting on Belle's still getting food money.
Maybe I'm mean, but I'd have to tell them, "You make 10 fucking god damned dollars. you'll pay for your hotel and your meals and you'll damn well like it, rich boy."
So raise your hand if you noticed that I'm paying my major league players $10.
Quote from: Ryno on 03/21/05, 04:44:32 PM
So raise your hand if you noticed that I'm paying my major league players $10.
They get paid more than ten dollars?! Spoiled rotten brats.
Quote from: Nails on 03/21/05, 04:53:03 PM
Quote from: Ryno on 03/21/05, 04:44:32 PM
So raise your hand if you noticed that I'm paying my major league players $10.
They get paid more than ten dollars?! Spoiled rotten brats.
they ain't worth a penny more than tree fiddy
(http://www.spscriptorium.com/Season3/ThomasAndNellieMcElroy.jpg)
Every professional athlete and coach gets a daily meal allowance when on the road. My cousin Dan is an assistant coach with the Blazers and he gets almost $100 a day when they are on the road. The money they are given is not part of their salary either. Pretty fucked up that Carlos Beltran will be making upwards of 15 mil a year but the Mets will still be giving him a bill a day so he can eat.
Quote from: fknmclane on 03/21/05, 09:31:29 PM
Every professional athlete and coach gets a daily meal allowance when on the road. My cousin Dan is an assistant coach with the Blazers and he gets almost $100 a day when they are on the road. The money they are given is not part of their salary either. Pretty fucked up that Carlos Beltran will be making upwards of 15 mil a year but the Mets will still be giving him a bill a day so he can eat.
Is your cousin Dan Majerle?
(http://www.nba.com/suns/images/majerle_30.jpg)
No, dummy. Thunder Dan is a commentator for the Suns. My cousin Dan Panaggio is an assistant coach with the TrailBlazers. Dunno what he's gonna do next year, as his former assistant in the CBA, Mo Cheeks, has been fired.
Quote from: fknmclane on 03/22/05, 12:31:15 AM
No, dummy. Thunder Dan is a commentator for the Suns. My cousin Dan Panaggio is an assistant coach with the TrailBlazers. Dunno what he's gonna do next year, as his former assistant in the CBA, Mo Cheeks, has been fired.
You should adopt Thunder Dan as your uncle.
He's a bad mutha on NBA Jam.
March 24
1982 The Dodgers automatically renew Fernando Valenzuela's contract when he ends his three week holdout, but the portly left handed pitcher refuses to sign it.
1984 The Tigers trade utility player John Wockenfuss and outfielder Glenn Wilson to the Phillies for relief pitcher Willie Hernandez and first baseman Dave Bergman.
Willie (http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/hernawi01.shtml) won the Cy Young that year for the Tigers.
March 27, 2002 - After being told he would not be an everyday player, thirty-seven year old hJose Canseco is given his release by the Expos. The 1988 American League MVP, who needs 38 homers to reach 500, batted .258 and hit 16 home runs for the White Sox last season while appearing in 76 games.
March 28
1986 - The Red Sox trade designated hitter Mike Easler to the Yankees for designated hitter Don Baylor.
1999 - In Cuba, the Orioles beat the Cuban National team, 3-2 thanks to a Harold Baines 11th inning game-winning hit. It is the first time a U.S team has played in Cuba since the 1950's.
April 5, 1993 - At Shea Stadium, the Rockies lose their National League debut to the Mets, 3-0. Doc Gooden pitches a 4-hit complete game for the victory.
Quote from: Nails on 03/27/05, 02:31:40 PM
March 27, 2002 - After being told he would not be an everyday player, thirty-seven year old hJose Canseco is given his release by the Expos. The 1988 American League MVP, who needs 38 homers to reach 500, batted .258 and hit 16 home runs for the White Sox last season while appearing in 76 games.
So if he had played a full season he'd project out to 35 bombs. I'd hate to have him as an everyday player....
And 4 HRs would bounce off his head.
Still, that nets out 31 hHomers.
LANDMARK
Nolan Ryan notched the Mets first official save on April 9, 1969. It was one of only three saves Ryan would record in his twenty-seven-year career.
(I think the date is a typo on my calendar, i'll try to research this)
Quote from: Teddyballgame on 04/06/05, 10:22:26 AM
LANDMARK
Nolan Ryan notched the Mets first official save on April 9, 1969. It was one of only three saves Ryan would record in his twenty-seven-year career.
(I think the date is a typo on my calendar, i'll try to research this)
He only has 3 saves his entire career and he's a HOF'er?
That's bull crap.
Quote from: Teddyballgame on 04/06/05, 10:22:26 AM
LANDMARK
Nolan Ryan notched the Mets first official save on April 9, 1969. It was one of only three saves Ryan would record in his twenty-seven-year career.
(I think the date is a typo on my calendar, i'll try to research this)
welll the date is not a typo, according to baseball almanac. i don't understand why they didn't save it for saturday. idiots.
April 6, 2001 - In the Home Opener at Veteran Stadium, Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning's number 14 jersey is retired. Kentucky's Republican U.S. senator, who compiled a 224-184 in his 17-year career pitching for the Tigers, Phillies, Pirates and Dodgers, joins Richie Ashburn (1), Robin Roberts (36), Steve Carlton (32) and Mike Schmidt (20) as the fifth player to have his number retired by the Phillies.
Quote from: fightonusc on 04/06/05, 11:39:47 AM
April 6, 2001 - In the Home Opener at Veteran Stadium, Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning's number 14 jersey is retired. Kentucky's Republican U.S. senator, who compiled a 224-184 in his 17-year career pitching for the Tigers, Phillies, Pirates and Dodgers, joins Richie Ashburn (1), Robin Roberts (36), Steve Carlton (32) and Mike Schmidt (20) as the fifth player to have his number retired by the Phillies.
They need to have a ceremony for Bake McBride's afro:
(http://espn.go.com/i/page2/photos/040414mcbride.jpg)
I find the name "bake" to be stereotypically funny for a black pro athlete :D
Quote from: JoeDirt on 04/06/05, 09:01:27 AM
Still, that nets out 31 hHomers.
Yes but it doesn't take into account how many times he'll throw out his arm pitching.
Quote from: Ryno on 04/06/05, 11:47:17 AM
Quote from: fightonusc on 04/06/05, 11:39:47 AM
April 6, 2001 - In the Home Opener at Veteran Stadium, Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning's number 14 jersey is retired. Kentucky's Republican U.S. senator, who compiled a 224-184 in his 17-year career pitching for the Tigers, Phillies, Pirates and Dodgers, joins Richie Ashburn (1), Robin Roberts (36), Steve Carlton (32) and Mike Schmidt (20) as the fifth player to have his number retired by the Phillies.
They need to have a ceremony for Bake McBride's afro:
(http://espn.go.com/i/page2/photos/040414mcbride.jpg)
I find the name "bake" to be stereotypically funny for a black pro athlete :D
Why, because black people are well-known for their love of making pastries, breads and desserts? Did Reggie White say this?
no, because black people have a deep love for da chronic. . . . . and you get baked on dat shit when you smokes too much of it.
April 11, 1990 (http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B04110CAL1990.htm) - Mark Langston, making his Angel debut, and Mike Witt (http://baseball-reference.com/w/wittmi01.shtml) combine to pitch a 1-0 no-hitter against the Mariners.
April 12, 1992 - Boston Red Sox left-hander Matt Young pitches eight no-hit innings, but loses a 2-1 decision to the Cleveland Indians. In the second game of the doubleheader (http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B04122CLE1992.htm), the Indians manage only two hits against Roger Clemens (http://www.baseball-reference.com/c/clemero02.shtml), setting a record for fewest hits in a twinbill.
ON THIS DATE IN 1981
An International League game between the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Rochester Red Wings is suspended after eight hours, seven minutes, and an organized baseball record 32 innings. The game will be completed June 23, with the Sox winning, 3-2, in the 33rd frame. Among the participants are future Major League stars Wade Boggs and Cal Ripken Jr.
Quote from: Teddyballgame on 04/19/05, 10:01:16 AM
ON THIS DATE IN 1981
An International League game between the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Rochester Red Wings is suspended after eight hours, seven minutes, and an organized baseball record 32 innings. The game will be completed June 23, with the Sox winning, 3-2, in the 33rd frame. Among the participants are future Major League stars Wade Boggs and Cal Ripken Jr.
I'm pretty sure Bobby Ojeda pitched in that game as well.
I found the box score (http://www.pawsox.com/team/longest_game/), and Bobby Ojeda actually earned the win with 1 inning pitched.
Other RBIers in this game include Marty Barrett, Rich Gedman, and Bruce Hurst.
Williams went 0 for 13 in that game! I don't know who he is, but that will kill your batting average.
dallas williams. doesn't look like he was much of a hitter in the majors either: http://www.baseball-reference.com/w/willida05.shtml
Quote from: Teddyballgame on 04/20/05, 11:14:54 AM
dallas williams. doesn't look like he was much of a hitter in the majors either: http://www.baseball-reference.com/w/willida05.shtml
Are you kidding?? He batted .500 in 1981!
Quote from: BDawk on 04/20/05, 12:57:28 PM
Quote from: Teddyballgame on 04/20/05, 11:14:54 AM
dallas williams. doesn't look like he was much of a hitter in the majors either: http://www.baseball-reference.com/w/willida05.shtml
Are you kidding?? He batted .500 in 1981!
He was apparently a defensive genius too, sporting a 1.000 fielding percentage in both 1981 and 1983.
April 20, 1997 - Mark McGwire (http://www.baseball-reference.com/m/mcgwima01.shtml) becomes the fourth major leaguer to hit a home run over the left field roof at Tiger Stadium. The A's first baseman joins Harmon Killebrew (1962), Frank Howard (1968), and Cecil Fielder (1990) as the only players to accomplish the feat.
April 20, 1977 - Gary Carter (http://www.baseball-reference.com/c/cartega01.shtml) hits three consecutive homeruns (http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B04200MON1977.htm) in a game for the Montreal Expos. Carter was the 4th catcher to accomplish this feat, the others being Bill Dickey, Roy Campanella, and Johnny Bench.
ON THIS DATE IN 1983
The Astros Nolan Ryan breaks Walter Johnson's fifty-six-year-old career strikeout record, notching K no. 3,509 against Montreal. Before the season is over, both Steve Carlton and Gaylord Perry will also surpass Johnson's total.
April 27
1981 - Dodger rookie sensation Fernando Valenzuela pitches his fourth shutout in five starts as he beats the Giants, 5-0.
1988 - With one out in the ninth, Phillies' third baseman Mike Schmidt breaks up Nolan Ryan's no-hitter.
1990 - Pirates infielder Wally Bachman becomes the first national leaguer to get six hits (6 for 6) in one game in 15 years.
2000 - Sixteen players of the Tigers and White Sox are suspended for a total of 82 games for participating in two brawls at Comiskey Park five days ago making it the most severe punishment ever given for a bench-clearing incident. Both managers, Phil Garner and Jerry Manuel, are suspended for eight games each.
April 28, 1978 - 1978 Padres' rookie Ozzie Smith (http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/smithoz01.shtml), a future Hall of Famer due his defensive prowess at short, makes what he will rate as his best play ever when he dives to his left to field a grounder hit by Jeff Burroughs of Atlanta. Although the ball takes a bad hop and scoots behind the 'Wizard's' head, he promptly sticks out his bare right hand snagging and then popping to his feet to get the out at first base.
April 29
1986 - Roger Clemens (http://baseballreference.com/c/clemero02.shtml) of the Boston Red Sox sets a major league record by striking out 20 batters (http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B04290BOS1986.htm) in a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners. The 23-year-old Clemens surpasses the record of 19 strikeouts shared by Hall of Famers Steve Carlton, Nolan Ryan (http://www.baseball-reference.com/r/ryanno01.shtml), and Tom Seaver.
1987 - In an 8-4 win over Giants (http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B04290CHN1987.htm), Cubs' outfielder Andre Dawson (http://www.baseball-reference.com/d/dawsoan01.shtml) provides much of the offense as he hits for the cycle.
1996 - Exactly 12 years after he gained his first save as a Red, Mets' reliever John Franco (http://www.baseball-reference.com/f/francjo01.shtml) becomes the first left-hander to record 300 saves.
1997 - Royals' Chili Davis (http://www.baseball-reference.com/d/davisch01.shtml) becomes 75th major leaguer to hit 300 home runs.
April 30, 1974 - Nolan Ryan (http://www.baseball-reference.com/r/ryanno01.shtml) of the California Angels strikes out 19 batters in a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. Ryan ties a record established by Hall of Famer Tom Seaver for the most strikeouts in a single game.
May 3, 1986 - Don Mattingly (http://www.baseball-reference.com/m/mattido01.shtml) connects for three sacrifice flies in a 9-4 win over the Rangers (http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B05030NYA1986.htm). The Yankee first baseman is only the sixth player to accomplish this feat.
May 5
1980 - For pushing his glove in the face of umpire Gerry Crawford, Pirates' infielder Bill Madlock is suspended for 15 days and fined $5,000 by National League president Chub Feeney.
2000 - Cardinals' first baseman Mark McGwire hits the longest home run in the 30-year history of Riverfront Stadium/Cinergy Field, but the 473-foot shot isn't enough as Ken Griffey Jr.'s homer leads the Reds past St. Louis, 3-2.
2004 - With his strike out of Raul Mondesi swinging in the fifth inning, Roger Clemens moves ahead of Steve Carlton (4,136) into second place on the career strikeouts list. Nolan Ryan is the all-time K King with 5,714 whiffs.
5,700 strikeouts is just plain absurd... 250 a year for almost 23 years....
Quote from: Gantry on 05/05/05, 07:30:50 PM
5,700 strikeouts is just plain absurd... 250 a year for almost 23 years....
2 words: stair roids
May 8th
1984 - Kirby Puckett (http://www.baseball-reference.com/p/puckeki01.shtml)[/url] collects four singles in his major league debut. Puckett's performance helps the Minnesota Twins to a 5-0 win over the California Angels.
1984 - The first eight-hour major league game comes to an end when Harold Baines (http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/baineha01.shtml)[/url] homers with one out in the 25th inning giving the White Sox a 7-6 victory over the Brewers. The game had started the night before but was suspended in the 17th because of a curfew.
1998 - Cardinal Mark McGwire (http://www.baseball-reference.com/m/mcgwima01.shtml)[/url] reaches the 400th career home run mark. Big Red's historic milestone comes in 4,727 at-bats (127 less at-bats than Babe Ruth) which is the least plate appearances ever needed to reach the mark.
Quote from: Nails on 05/08/05, 04:55:25 PM
May 8th
1998 - Cardinal Mark McGwire (http://www.baseball-reference.com/m/mcgwima01.shtml)[/url] reaches the 400th career home run mark. Big Red's historic milestone comes in 4,727 at-bats (127 less at-bats than Babe Ruth) which is the least plate appearances ever needed to reach the mark.
i repeat, stare / stair roids
May 15
1973 - Angel fireballer Nolan Ryan no-hits the Royals, 3-0. It is the first of a record seven no-hitters the 'Ryan Express' throws during his career, including another one in two months.
1987 - Oakland Athletic Jose Canseco injects a foreign substance into the ass of teammate Mark McGwire. The Bash Brothers will finish the season with 80 homeruns combined.
2002 - Astros' bench coach Tony Pena is named manager of the Royals replacing interim skipper John Mizerock, who had taken over the reins when Tony Muser was released on April 29. Buck Showalter and Bucky Dent were rumored to be candidates for the position.
May 16
1981 - Astros' shortstop Craig Reynolds (http://www.baseball-reference.com/r/reynocr01.shtml) hits three triples in one game helping Houston to beat the Cubs, 6-1. The Texan native is only the seventh player to accomplish this feat.
1983 - In an 11-4 rout of the Padres, Mets' rookie right fielder Darryl Strawberry (http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/strawda01.shtml) hit his first major league home run.
"Sometimes they write what i say and not what I mean."
--Misunderstood slugger Pedro Guerrero
^ i think that quote should go on his hall of shame page.
5/27/93
Dale Murphy retired with 398 career HRs
June 3
1980 - The Mets select 18-year old Darryl Strawberry (http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/strawda01.shtml) as the #1 pick in the June draft.
1987 - Three grand slams are hit at Wrigley (K. Moreland, B. Dayett and Billy Hatcher (http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/hatchbi01.shtml)) as Cubs drub Astros, 22-7.
1989 - Nolan Ryan (http://www.baseball-reference.com/r/ryanno01.shtml) pitches his 11th career one-hitter beating the Mariners, 6-1. The Alvin, Texas native breaks Bob Feller's record of 15 low-hit game having now having pitched a combination of 16 no-hit and one-hit games.
Quote from: Nails on 06/03/05, 02:51:47 PM
June 3
1987 - Three grand slams are hit at Wrigley (K. Moreland, B. Dayett and Billy Hatcher (http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/hatchbi01.shtml)) as Cubs drub Astros, 22-7.
I'm fairly certain Rick Sutcliffe got the win in this game, despite giving up 7 ER in 5 IP, leaving the game with a 14-7 lead, if my memory is correct.
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B06030CHN1987.htm
Your memory is correct, sir.
Wow, I am impressed with myself, I remember that from 18 years ago, though I had never realized there had been 3 GSs in that game.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 06/03/05, 04:25:47 PM
Quote from: Nails on 06/03/05, 02:51:47 PM
June 3
1987 - Three grand slams are hit at Wrigley (K. Moreland, B. Dayett and Billy Hatcher (http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/hatchbi01.shtml)) as Cubs drub Astros, 22-7.
I'm fairly certain Rick Sutcliffe got the win in this game, despite giving up 7 ER in 5 IP, leaving the game with a 14-7 lead, if my memory is correct.
If it is the game I recall, there were back to back grand slams as well. I'm too fkn lazy to check retro sheet.
edit. . . . nope, not that game.
eh, back to back grand slams? unpossible!
Quote from: JoeDirt on 06/04/05, 05:36:55 PM
eh, back to back grand slams? unpossible!
i don't know if it's ever happened.
After the first grand slam, aren't the bases typically empty? Meaning, at best--the next batter can only hit a solo shot?
If you can figure this one out, maybe you should manage the Cubs.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 06/04/05, 08:34:09 PM
After the first grand slam, aren't the bases typically empty? Meaning, at best--the next batter can only hit a solo shot?
If you can figure this one out, maybe you should manage the Cubs.
Sounds like an idea for a reality show. The Cubs are owned b a media company, if I remember right. We can use Ryno to pitch the pilot! Fuck, can't ben much worse than Dusty, can it?
joe, back to back slams is easy to figure out.
1) grand slam
2) next three hitters get on base
3) grand slam
Back to Back slams
Uh, that's clealy not back-to-back, now is it?
Quote from: JoeDirt on 06/05/05, 09:52:10 AM
Uh, that's clealy not back-to-back, now is it?
for grand slams it is.
ON THIS DATE IN 2003
The Yankees Roger Clemens achieves two historic milestones in one game. In the second inning, Clemens sets down Edgar Renteria on a 94 MPH fastball to become the third pitcher to amass 4,000 career strikeouts. And, by beating the Cardinals, 5-2, Clemens joins the exclusive 300-Win Club.
I think we should continue the debate about whether or not back to back Grand Slams are possible, both sides have made good arguments, I'm not sure where I stand yet.
it's a little tardy for today, but in 1986 (retrosheet):
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Pittsburgh Pirates released Lee Mazzilli.
and 87:
Boston Red Sox released Bill Buckner.
June 23
1984 - In a 12-11, 11-inning Chicago victory, Cubs' second baseman Ryne Sandberg (http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/sandbry01.shtml) hits a lead-off solo home run in the ninth off Cardinal reliever Bruce Butler tying the score 9-9 then hits a two-run, two-out homer in the 10th to knot the game,11-11.
1981 - The Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings complete the longest game in professional baseball history (http://www.pawsox.com/team/longest_game/), with Pawtucket winning 3-2 in 33 innings. The game features several RBIers, including Cal Ripken (http://www.baseball-reference.com/r/ripkeca01.shtml), Wade Boggs (http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/boggswa01.shtml), Marty Barrett (http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/barrema02.shtml), Rich Gedman (http://www.baseball-reference.com/g/gedmari01.shtml), Bruce Hurst (http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/hurstbr01.shtml), and Bobby Ojeda (http://www.baseball-reference.com/o/ojedabo01.shtml), who received the win.
Quote from: Nails on 06/23/05, 04:58:25 PM
June 23
1984 - In a 12-11, 11-inning Chicago victory, Cubs' second baseman Ryne Sandberg (http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/sandbry01.shtml) hits a lead-off solo home run in the ninth off Cardinal reliever Bruce Butler tying the score 9-9 then hits a two-run, two-out homer in the 10th to knot the game,11-11.
The Sandberg game. Awesome.
June, 24
1983 - Future Hall of Famer Don Sutton (http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/suttodo01.shtml) becomes the eighth pitcher to record his 3,000th strikeout. Sutton fans Alan Bannister in the eighth inning of a 6-2 win for the Milwaukee Brewers.
1989 - Vince Coleman (http://www.baseball-reference.com/c/colemvi01.shtml) of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a major league record by stealing his 39th and 40th consecutive bases without being caught. Coleman, who has not been caught since September 15 of 1988, breaks the record set by Davey Lopes (http://www.baseball-reference.com/l/lopesda01.shtml) in 1975.
1990 - The Mets rally to defeat the Phillies 6-5, the winning 2 runs scoring on a Tim Teufel (http://www.baseball-reference.com/t/teufeti01.shtml) RBI single in the bottom of the 9th off former teammate Roger McDowell (http://www.baseball-reference.com/m/mcdowro01.shtml).
1994 - Dwight Gooden (http://www.baseball-reference.com/g/goodedw01.shtml) makes his final appearance as a New York Met. He loses to the Pirates, giving up 9 runs (8 earned) on 7 hits in 5 1/3 Innings of work. Gooden will be suspended 60 days for violating terms of his drug aftercare program 4 days later, all but ending his time with the Mets.
Quote from: Nails on 06/24/05, 01:42:21 PM
1989 - Vince Coleman (http://www.baseball-reference.com/c/colemvi01.shtml) of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a major league record by stealing his 39th and 40th consecutive bases without being caught. Coleman, who has not been caught since September 15 of 1988, breaks the record set by Davey Lopes (http://www.baseball-reference.com/l/lopesda01.shtml) in 1975.
That's impressive, how long did the streak go?
According to rotoradio.com (http://www.rotoradio.com/baseball/trivia/archives.asp)...
QuoteVince Coleman stole 50 consecutive bases without being caught from September 18, 1988 through July 26 1989.
vince coleman now works for the cubs.
it's painfully obvious he's teaching the cubs the fine are of getting one base. . . .
"Baseball has been very good to me since i quit trying to play it."
--Whitey Herzog, Major League Baseball manager, 1973-90 (RBI Manager of 1987 St. Louis)
July 21, 1988 - The Red Sox suspend Jim Rice (http://dee-nee.com/wiki/index.php/Jim_Rice) for three days for shoving manager Joe Morgan. The Boston outfielder became upset when the skipper pinch hit for him using the light-hitting shortstop Spike Owen (http://dee-nee.com/wiki/index.php/Spike_Owen).
Quote from: Nails on 07/21/05, 12:26:26 PM
July 21, 1988 - The Red Sox suspend Jim Rice (http://dee-nee.com/wiki/index.php/Jim_Rice) for three days for shoving manager Joe Morgan. The Boston outfielder became upset when the skipper pinch hit for him using the light-hitting shortstop Spike Owen (http://dee-nee.com/wiki/index.php/Spike_Owen).
Great one Nails, now if only it was the other Joe Morgan.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 07/21/05, 12:42:00 PM
Great one Nails, now if only it was the other Joe Morgan.
Ha! I was thinking the same thing. :D
July 22, 1983 - Angels' outfielder Brian Downing's (http://www.dee-nee.com/wiki/index.php/Brian_Downing) American League record consecutive errorless streak ends at 244 games when he misplays Chet Lemon's (http://www.dee-nee.com/wiki/index.php/Chet_Lemon) line drive in a 13-11 loss to the Tigers.
Quote from: Nails on 07/22/05, 08:06:45 AM
July 22, 1983 - Angels' outfielder Brian Downing's (http://www.dee-nee.com/wiki/index.php/Brian_Downing) American League record consecutive errorless streak ends at 244 games when he misplays Chet Lemon's (http://www.dee-nee.com/wiki/index.php/Chet_Lemon) line drive in a 13-11 loss to the Tigers.
Nice!
July 22, 1994: Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden checks into Betty Ford clinic for substance abuse problems.
Jose Cruz is released by the New York Yankees on July 22,1988. He is actually on the Houston Astros in the game.
Quote from: MR RBI on 07/22/05, 04:26:14 PM
He is actually on the Houston Astros in the game.
Please, don't insult our intelligence
Quote from: ultimate7 on 07/23/05, 04:07:37 PM
Quote from: MR RBI on 07/22/05, 04:26:14 PM
He is actually on the Houston Astros in the game.
Please, don't insult our intelligence
I was actually testing mine.
July 25
1980 - Mike Schmidt (http://www.dee-nee.com/wiki/index.php/Mike_Schmidt) becomes the all-time Phillies' home run leader passing Del Ennis as he hits his 261st round tripper.
1999 - Nolan Ryan (http://www.dee-nee.com/wiki/index.php/Nolan_Ryan) and George Brett (http://www.dee-nee.com/wiki/index.php/George_Brett) are enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
2004 - Paul Molitor (http://www.dee-nee.com/wiki/index.php/Paul_Molitor), a member 3000 hit club, is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
July 28
1983 - American League president Lee MacPhail decides George Brett's (http://www.dee-nee.com/wiki/index.php/George_Brett) 'Pine Tar' home run should count.
1989 - Vince Coleman's (http://www.dee-nee.com/wiki/index.php/Vince_Coleman) major league recording-setting consecutive stolen base streak ends at 50 as Expos' catcher Nelson Santovenia "throws to home" and catches him trying to swipe second base. Coleman surpassed the previous record of 38 established by Davey Lopes (http://www.dee-nee.com/wiki/index.php/Davey_Lopes) of the Dodgers in 1975.
ON THIS DATE IN 2002
Defensive wizard Ozzie Smith is inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The longtime Cardinals shortstop is the only inductee this year.
Quote from: Teddyballgame on 07/28/05, 12:22:46 PM
ON THIS DATE IN 2002
Defensive wizard Ozzie Smith is inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and weak hitting shorstops all over the country rejoiced at the prospects of them someday being enshrined in the most exclusive club in the world.
ON THIS DATE IN 1989
The Reds amass 14 runs and 16 hits in the very first inning, then coast home to an 18-2 victory over the Astros. Says Houston pitcher Dave Smith, "THe last time I saw anything like this, I was playing for Tastee Freeze in the Little League."
on this day in 2005, orioles manager lee mazzili got canned.
Quote from: T Roogs on 08/04/05, 03:43:30 PM
on this day in 2005, orioles manager lee mazzili got canned.
Good one, Roogs
i'm actually on dee-nee at night which is a rarity. but i do have a confession. at 10:12 pm pacific time, i forgot to tell everybody that today was the day in 1982 when joel youngblood played for two teams in one day.
i'm sorry i let my IFF friends down.
[gantry] hey guys! we've been slacking on this topic, get your act together![/gantry]
ON THIS DATE IN 2001
On the Last day of the season, San Diego's Rickey Henderson strokes his 3,000th career hit. The milestone is overshadowed, however, as teammate Tony Gwynn is playing the last game of this 20-year career.
"At first I thought it was another of my migraines, but it was just an earthquake."
--Jose Canseco, during the 1989 World Series
Quote from: Teddyballgame on 10/17/05, 01:14:51 PM
"At first I thought it was another of my migraines, but it was just an earthquake."
--Jose Canseco, during the 1989 World Series
RBIer QOW
Quote from: Gantry on 01/20/05, 10:40:23 AM
We should start a drive to get Potatoes to be his official nickname...
Who had the NL record for taters in the 1970s? I don't even have a good guess... Stargell?
whats a taters?
LOTR?
Mash em, boil em, stick em in a stew.
DUBIOUS ACHIEVEMENT
Reggie Jackson, the self-proclaimed "Mr. October," batted a meager .227 in 45 American League Championship Series games, setting an LCS record with 41 strikeouts.
Was it really self-proclaimed?
Did he just say hey, I am Mr. October. I had always assumed the press dubbed him that when he had the 3 HR game.
Quote from: TBT on 10/17/05, 10:05:51 PM
Quote from: Gantry on 01/20/05, 10:40:23 AM
We should start a drive to get Potatoes to be his official nickname...
Who had the NL record for taters in the 1970s? I don't even have a good guess... Stargell?
whats a taters?
LOTR?
You've never heard of homeruns refered to as taters?
Quote from: Teddyballgame on 10/25/05, 03:17:49 PM
DUBIOUS ACHIEVEMENT
Reggie Jackson, the self-proclaimed "Mr. October," batted a meager .227 in 45 American League Championship Series games, setting an LCS record with 41 strikeouts.
Wow in 27 WS games 10 HRs 24 RBIs and 1.212 OPS with 4 wins in 5 series, Mr. October indeed.
don't shoot the messenger man, i just post whatever my official MLB desk calendar tells me.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 10/25/05, 03:21:50 PM
Was it really self-proclaimed?
Did he just say hey, I am Mr. October. I had always assumed the press dubbed him that when he had the 3 HR game.
I think it went something like this
Reggie: "Damn, I had a good game today, and I saved the fkn queen! I think I need a nickname for this. How 'bout you guys give me a nickname based on the day of week, like in the detective shows on the picture box. What day is it again?"
Billy Madison's friend: "October?"
Metallica: "I dub thee Mr. October."
Fanfkntastic post
LANDMARK
Nolan Ryan led all Major League pitchers in strikeouts in both the 1980s (2,678) and te 1980s (2,167).
Quote from: Teddyballgame on 10/27/05, 03:11:15 PM
Nolan Ryan led all Major League pitchers in strikeouts in both the 1980s (2,678) and te 1980s (2,167).
That sounds crazy was he 2 different pitchers? Does the spelling of 'the' have some effect on his cloning? Or was one in some sort of bizzaro world?
70's and the 80's. I am having keyboard problems today. my "g" and "h" aren't working and also the backspace key, among others. you will be happy to know that i am using a different keyboard now.
OCTOBER 27
1985 - The Royals become the sixth team to overcome a 3-1 deficit to win the Fall Classic as series MVP Bret Saberhagen blanks the Cardinals on five hits, 11-0. Joaquin Andujar is thrown out of the game for arguing ball and strikes calls.
1986 - In another comeback win, the Mets defeat the Red Sox, 8-5 to win Game 7 of the World Series. Ray Knight makes amends for an earlier error by hitting a home run which puts the Mets ahead for good in the seventh inning.
1989 - After a ten day delay due to the earthquake, the World Series resumes with the A's beating the Giants in Game 3, 13-7. Oakland uses the long ball hitting five home runs in securing the victory. Dave Henderson leads the A's hitting attack by belting two home runs and driving in four runs.
1991 - Jack Morris pitches a 10-inning shutout to lead the Minnesota Twins to a dramatic 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 7 of the World Series. Gene Larkin singles in Dan Gladden over a drawn in outfield to score the game's only run.
1999 - The Yankees, behind the solid pitching of Roger Clemens, sweeps its second straight Fall Classic beating the Braves, 4-1. Atlanta joins the New York Giants (1910-19) as the only teams to lose four World Series in a decade.
2002 - In the team's 42nd season, the Angels finally win a World Series title by beating the Giants, 4-1, in Game 7 at Edison Field . Garret Anderson's three-run double provides enough offense for John Lackey to become the first rookie to win a seventh game since 1909 when Babe Adams accomplished the feat for the Pirates. Benito Santiago scores the only run for the Giants.
Quote from: Teddyballgame on 10/27/05, 03:37:55 PM
you will be happy to know that i am using a different keyboard now.
Actually, I'm more pissed than anything.
LANDMARK
In the National League in 1984, Tim Raines and Johnny Ray tied for the most doubles (38), Juan Samuel and Ryne Sandberg tied for the most triples (19), Dale Murphy and Mike Schmidt tied for the most homers (36), and Schmidt and Gary Carter tied for the most RBI (106).
DUBIOUS ACHIEVEMENT
The Schofield family was not known for its offensive prowess. In 1965, John "Dick/Ducky" Schofield batted .209 for the Pirates and the Giants, the worst average among National League regulars. In 1992 his son, Richard "Dick" Schofield, hit .205 for the Mets, also the worst in the NL.
Quote from: Big Hath on 10/25/05, 03:22:58 PM
Quote from: TBT on 10/17/05, 10:05:51 PM
Quote from: Gantry on 01/20/05, 10:40:23 AM
We should start a drive to get Potatoes to be his official nickname...
Who had the NL record for taters in the 1970s? I don't even have a good guess... Stargell?
whats a taters?
LOTR?
You've never heard of homeruns refered to as taters?
I think that was George Scott's name for home runs.
Today in . . .
1977 - Montreal's Andre Dawson wins the National League Rookie of the Year Award by one vote over New York's Steve Henderson.
1978 - Second baseman Lou Whitaker, who batted .285 for the Tigers, wins the American League Rookie of the Year, receiving 21 of 28 votes
FUN FACT
Expos teammates gave Tim Raines the nickname "Rock" in his rookie season of 1981. The consensus is it was because of Tim's hard, muscular body, although friend and Expos teammate Andre Dawson, toungue firmly in cheek, claims it was because Raines played defense "like he had rocks in his glove."
Wait, I thought that it was accepted knowledge that Raines was called Rock because of his love for cocaine...because he carried the rock with him on the field even?
october 24th:
1987 - Kent Hrbek's grand slam highlighted a 15-hit barrage as the Minnesota Twins pounded the St. Louis Cardinals 11-5 at the Metrodome to force the World Series to a seventh game.
Hrby is a stud in RBI, but rarely gets pitched to. Yes Burnzky is behind him, but hat lineup is so bad 6 through 1 that it is rarely necessary to give him anything to hit.
Laundry man isn't so bad, and Minnesota's bench is decent, allowing to sub out Lamborgini from time to time, or a good pinch-hit for the pitcher.
One can only assume, at this pint, that lancemeister hasn't ever actually played with Mn.
Well, I didn't expect anyone to agree with me, but for me, Minnesota ranks probably third, behind Det and NL. The fearsome foursome is unstoppable for me, and like I mentioned before, the Laundry man is solid for me, he always comes up with home runs when I need them. Plus I like the bench, the bench doesn't have the stats other benches do, but their production is almost Brookens-like.
Boy oh boy would I love to play you as BO and you MN. I would put a lot of $$$ on that sort of matchup.
Bring it, all I gotta do is last through Clemens, and the rest of Boston's pitchers are absolutely awful in man vs. man. Awful does not come close to even describing how bad they are. Oh man I get giddy just thinking about how I'd rock them.
Laudner is amaaaaazing.
If he was a six or eight hitter, he'd be among the best in the game at that spot.
Quote from: Nails on 06/23/05, 04:58:25 PM
June 23
1984 - In a 12-11, 11-inning Chicago victory, Cubs' second baseman Ryne Sandberg (http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/sandbry01.shtml) hits a lead-off solo home run in the ninth off Cardinal reliever Bruce Butler tying the score 9-9 then hits a two-run, two-out homer in the 10th to knot the game,11-11.
1981 - The Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings complete the longest game in professional baseball history (http://www.pawsox.com/team/longest_game/), with Pawtucket winning 3-2 in 33 innings. The game features several RBIers, including Cal Ripken (http://www.baseball-reference.com/r/ripkeca01.shtml), Wade Boggs (http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/boggswa01.shtml), Marty Barrett (http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/barrema02.shtml), Rich Gedman (http://www.baseball-reference.com/g/gedmari01.shtml), Bruce Hurst (http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/hurstbr01.shtml), and Bobby Ojeda (http://www.baseball-reference.com/o/ojedabo01.shtml), who received the win.
bump
June 21:
2001 - Returning to major leagues after a stint with Newark Bears of the independent Atlantic League, Jose Canseco starts as the designated hitter for the White Sox. The former All Star, who has 446 career home runs (23rd all time), didn't get any offers after being released by the Angels in the spring.
2002 - Luis Castillo hits safely in his 35th consecutive game tying Fred Clarke (1895), Ty Cobb (1917), and George Sisler (1924-25) for the 10-longest streak in major league history. The Marlin's infielder third inning infield hit off knuckleballer Steve Sparks's glove also surpasses 1987 Benito Santiago's for longest streak established by a Latin player.
I totally forgot about Jose Canseco's spring training with the Angels.
And happy 51st birthday today to Rick Sutcliffe (http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/sutclri01.shtml). I'll toast the Red Baron with a Tecate at the bar after kickball tonight.
Also, yesterday was the 49th birthday of Dickie Thon (http://www.baseball-reference.com/t/thondi01.shtml) and Monday was the 46th birthday of Andres Galarraga (http://www.baseball-reference.com/g/galaran01.shtml). I'll honor Dickie Thon by asking people to call me "Dickie Manfredi" today, but I will not honor The Big Cat by getting cancer.
(And, Don Sutton won his 300th game on June 18, 1986.)
It's like not even missing a beat...
1982 - Red Sox rookie Wade Boggs hits his first ML home run in the bottom of the 11th inning to give Boston a 5 - 4 win over Detroit. Boggs will finally crack the starting lineup for good after tomorrow's game, in which regular 3B Carney Lansford severely sprains his ankle while unsuccessfully trying to stretch a triple into an inside-the-park home run. Boggs hits .390 in Lansford's absence and .349 for the season.
1985 - In his first ML at-bat, Curt Ford delivers a pinch single off Lee Smith to give St. Louis a 2 - 1 win over the Cubs and sole possession of first place in the National League East. Chicago, which had been clinging to first place, has now lost 11 in a row.
Quote from: lancemeister2006 on 10/24/06, 08:09:56 PM
Laundry man isn't so bad, and Minnesota's bench is decent, allowing to sub out Lamborgini from time to time, or a good pinch-hit for the pitcher.
Wholeheartedly disagree here Lance...
1994 - Oakland P Bobby Witt narrowly misses hurling a perfect game, defeating KC on a 4-0, 1-hitter. Umpire Gary Cederstrom calls Greg Gagne safe on a close play at 1st in the 6th inning, for the Royals' only hit, but TV replays show that Gagne was out. The play went 1B Troy Neel to Witt covering. Witt fans 14 and does not walk a batter in his masterpiece.
Quote from: lancemeister2006 on 10/25/06, 12:00:35 AM
Well, I didn't expect anyone to agree with me, but for me, Minnesota ranks probably third, behind Det and NL. The fearsome foursome is unstoppable for me, and like I mentioned before, the Laundry man is solid for me, he always comes up with home runs when I need them. Plus I like the bench, the bench doesn't have the stats other benches do, but their production is almost Brookens-like.
Let's not get carried away, the bench is good but is no Brookens! ::)
Definitely not Brookens like, but I can't even go with "good" - Minnesota's bench is absolutely awful. Atrocious, if you will...
1983 - Milwaukee's Don Sutton strikes out Alan Bannister in the 8th inning of a 3 - 2 win over Cleveland to become the 8th pitcher in ML history with 3,000 career strikeouts. County Stadium is packed with 46,037 fans for the game, mostly to welcome back popular OF Gorman Thomas, who was traded to Cleveland earlier this month.
1984 - At the Dome, Tim Teufel's bloop single in the 9th inning with two on turns into an inside-the-park homer when it bounces over the head of Harold Baines to give the Twins a 3 - 2 win over the White Sox. Rich Dotson is the unlucky loser. The Twins' Bush had an inside-the-park home run in yesterday's 4 - 3 win over Chicago.
1984 - After missing two starts, Jack Morris (12 - 3) stops the Brewers, 7 - 1. Ruppert Jones and Lance Parrish hit homers for the Tigers, who have now drawn 165,000 fans for the 4-game series with Milwaukee. Detroit now leads the AL East by eight 1/2 games.
1989 - Cardinals OF Vince Coleman steals his 39th and 40th consecutive bases in a 5 - 2 loss to the Pirates to break the major-league record set by Davey Lopes in 1975. Coleman has not been caught stealing since last September 15th.
Two inside the park homers in two days? Nice fkn defense White Sox
1987 - Although the Red Sox have 9-0 second inning lead over the Yankees, Roger Clemens is unable to hold the lead with the Yankees winning 12-11 in ten innings. Boston's third baseman Wade Boggs sees his 25-game hitting streak come to an end.
Ouch, tough to lose you hit streak in a 12-11 game
Today is the 15th anniversary of Nolan Ryan beating up Robin Ventura.
(http://www.authenticsportscollectibles.com/store/images/RYANPHS016003-L.jpg)
Today is the two-day anniversary of Danny Cox pitching to Briznock as Danny Cox.
Seems like it was just yesterday
December 30th
2002 - Citing this will probably be his last season, 40-year old Roger Clemens agrees to a $10.1 million, one-year deal with the New York Yankees. The 19-season veteran, who has won the Cy Young Award six times, is seven victories shy of 300.
Do you still like that How Bizarre song?
Quote from: GDavis on 12/30/08, 02:34:23 PM
Do you still like that How Bizarre song?
Fun song and yes I do still like the song.
Quote from: MRRBI on 12/30/08, 05:52:54 PM
yes I do still like the song.
how bizzare...
I really hate that song...that fuckin dude who sings it is beyond annoying and horrible....
Quote from: Dårky on 01/01/09, 08:29:14 PM
...that fuckin dude who sings it is beyond annoying and horrible....
I feel this way about Dave Matthews. I hate that cunt.
Quote from: Re-Peat on 01/01/09, 10:40:31 PM
Quote from: Dårky on 01/01/09, 08:29:14 PM
...that fuckin dude who sings it is beyond annoying and horrible....
I feel this way about Dave Matthews. I hate that cunt.
Dave Matthews is at least tolerable...though I don't really remember what songs that cunt sings.....who on dee nee would you say enjoys dave matthews? I bet you ultimate does....and tbg...they fit the profile....
i don't not not not not not not not not hate dave matthews.
i'll let you figure that one out on your own.
I knew a name was missing on that short list...
I need to go to youtube and actually remember what they sound like...and I better hate what I hear.
Quote from: Dårky on 01/01/09, 08:29:14 PM
I really hate that song...that fuckin dude who sings it is beyond annoying and horrible....
isn't it ironic? don'tcha think?
i don;t like dave mathews, hope that helps.