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This is a blog devoted to the Twins' AAA affiliate, the Rochester Red Wings. It's maintained by the Democrat & Chronicle, the daily newspaper in Rochester.

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Going Out With A Whimper: via Extra Bases September 02, 2010 at 12:35 PM; Just when you think things can’t get any worse, they do. Welcome to the 2010 Red Wings season. The team is now 48-91 and losers of - ahem - 10 straight games heading into tonight’s matchup in Syracuse. Hey, the Chiefs are only 11-2 against the Wings this year, so who knows what will happen? If Rochester [...]
Trying, Not Succeeding: via Extra Bases August 30, 2010 at 08:05 AM; I was reading some comments from fans on the Red Wings’ Facebook page last night, and I was startled at how many of them believe manager Tom Nieto and the players “aren’t trying” to win. OK, let me ask this: Why would not try? You are in the minor leagues. You do not want to be [...]
The Countdown Begins: via Extra Bases August 27, 2010 at 03:23 PM; I’m back on the beat tonight as the Red Wings try to avoid bad history against the Pawtucket Red Sox. The Wings need to go 7-4 down the stretch to avoid becoming just the fourth International League team since 1979 to lose 90 games. And remember, it’s just a 144-game season, compared to 162 in [...]
The Shot Heard ‘Round The World: via Extra Bases August 17, 2010 at 11:17 PM; Bobby Thomson died Monday night. I’m sure most of you don’t even know who I’m talking about. But the great Scotsman will go down in history as author of the most dramatic home run in baseball history. It was the Shot Heard ‘Round the World, a bottom of the ninth blast off Brooklyn’s Ralph Branca that [...]
SOS in Batavia: via Extra Bases August 13, 2010 at 09:23 AM; So there I was Thursday night, first time at Frontier Field in 17 (count ‘em, 17) days. Between vacation and a viral infection, my last game was the Tim Redding win over the Wings. I had a scheduled 6 p.m. interview with Naomi Silver, the Wings’ CEO, about the future of the Batavia Muckdogs. This [...]
I’m Back, Baby!: via Extra Bases August 09, 2010 at 09:23 AM; Back from a great vacation on Conesus Lake, which was tempered only by my 4-year-old son Matty’s viral infection. The poor little guy had a fever and still has a sore throat, but thankfully it’s not strep! I was determined not to check on the Red Wings while I was away, but their losing streak held [...]
Now That Was Fast: via Extra Bases July 30, 2010 at 04:41 AM; Wilson Ramos, we hardly knew ye. The catching prospect came aboard in April with all the pomp and circumstance of a Fourth of July parade, but Rochester fans never saw what all the fuss was about. Ramos was hitting Lindsay Lohan’s weight when he was promoted to the Twins, and Minny fans were delighted by his [...]
Twins Tryout Camp Wednesday At Frontier: via Extra Bases July 27, 2010 at 01:17 PM; Just got this from the Red Wings and thought I’d pass it on. Remember: This is TOMORROW! TWINS TO HOLD OPEN TRYOUT CAMP AT FRONTIER FIELD WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 The Rochester Red Wings today announced that the Minnesota Twins will hold a tryout camp at Frontier Field on Wednesday, July 28. The tryout camp is open to baseball players [...]
The Right Move: via Extra Bases July 27, 2010 at 06:35 AM; I’ve been critical of the Twins’ failure to provide the Red Wings with a full, 24-man roster most of the year. And of their reluctance to go out and sign key minor-league free agents that will give their Triple-A club leadership and depth. That said, I’m glad the Red Wings decided to renew their working [...]
Rain, Rain Has Gone Away: via Extra Bases July 24, 2010 at 07:53 PM; Amazingly, they are playing ball here on this rainy Saturday night at Frontier Field. The 7:05 game became an 8:04 game due to the heavy rains. But Brian Dinkelman crushed a three-run homer in the first inning off Scranton’s Jason Hirsh to put the Red Wings up. Rochester is trying to win its fourth straight for the [...]
Just My Opinion: via Extra Bases July 19, 2010 at 10:41 PM; The Red Wings are on national TV Tuesday afternoon (MLB Network). If I’m the front office, I pack the box seats behind home plate with the screaming summer campers expected at the game. Make it look like Frontire Field is packed, and the place to be. Why show green empty seats? And what a thrill [...]
Three-Peat!: via Extra Bases July 16, 2010 at 10:01 PM; Just got back from Friday’s game at Frontier Field, where the Red Wings held off Indianapolis 6-5 to win their third straight game. Believe it or not, that ties a season high (the team did it at home and on the road). What impressed me most about the Wings was their enthusiasm. Jose Lugo pumped [...]
Yes We McCann: via Extra Bases July 14, 2010 at 02:35 AM; Major League Baseball continued its desperate appeal for ratings Tuesday night with another all-important All-Star Game. “This Time It Counts,” was the slogan, referring to the fact that the league who won the ASG would have home-field advantage in the World Series. And so it came to this: Someone named Brian McCann drilled a three-run double [...]
Nightmare on Silver Drive: via Extra Bases July 10, 2010 at 10:35 PM; I’ve covered some bad losses in my 20 years on the Red Wings beat, and Saturday’s 11-6 loss to the Buffalo Bisons will make my Top 10. The Wings showed great heart, rallying from an early 4-0 deficit to take a 6-5 lead into the ninth. Jacque Jones and Jose Morales delivered RBI singles in the [...]
Scranton 8, Rochester 0: via Extra Bases July 06, 2010 at 04:53 AM; I had genuine hope Monday night. The Red Wings were leading 3-1 entering the sixth inning, and starter Jeff Manship was cruising. He had retired seven straight Scranton/Wilkes-Barre batters. Could this be the night the Wings finally knocked off the big, bad Yankees? Well, no. Faster than you could say “home-run derby,” Scranton slugged its way to a [...]
What A Weekend: via Extra Bases July 01, 2010 at 10:30 PM; Rochester’s Tim Redding is scheduled to pitch at Frontier Field for Scranton on Sunday, the Fourth of July! Harold Garcia is two games away from breaking Joe Altobelli’s 59-year-old Florida State League record of hitting safely in 36 straight games! Josh Hamilton has hit in 23 straight for the Texas Rangers! The Arizona Diamondbacks will be looking for [...]
Naomi, All-Stars and Alto: via Extra Bases June 30, 2010 at 01:07 PM; Well, one of this blog’s faithful readers asked the question: Will the Wings dump the Twins? The answer can be found in Thursday’s D&C. I conducted a long interview with Wings top exec Naomi Silver on Tuesday, and she was very forthcoming. OK, I won’t tease: The Wings will sign a two-year deal with the Twins in [...]
Unreal Is Right: via Extra Bases June 29, 2010 at 09:35 AM; I was sitting in the car last night, listening to Josh Whetzel’s broadcast of the Red Wings game in Scranton. I actully felt optimistic when the Wings took a 2-0 lead. Then when I returned from store, Scranton was ahead. Then I sat and listened as Rochester tied the game. Maybe I was the good-luck [...]
Song Sung Blue: via Extra Bases June 24, 2010 at 09:23 PM; I wrote in Thursday’s paper that Eddie Money was performing a concert in Rochester, but the Red Wings would not request “Take Me Home Tonight.” Then the Wings went out and lost again at Frontier Field, this time 5-3 to the Columbus Clippers. The Wings had runners at second and third with NO OUTS in the [...]
Homesick: via Extra Bases June 23, 2010 at 10:35 PM; Another day, another home loss for the Red Wings. This time, it was 11-2 to the Columbus Clippers. The Clippers sent 10 batters to the plate in the fourth inning and scored five times. They liked it so much they did the exact same thing in the eighth inning. Glen Perkins fell to 1-8. Pat Neshek gave [...]