Today, Matt LeCroy closed out Dingers for Dollars in fine style, hitting a three run dinger in the first inning. All in all, the Twins hit 13 dingers for hurricane relief—the most charitable Twins were Michael Cuddyer, Jacque Jones, and Dr. Justin Morneau with three dingers each. Matt LeCroy had two, and Li'l Rod and Little Nicky Punto each had one. With all the pledges for individual achievements and the first ten homer matching grant, and some additional pledges in the comments below, the Twins earned: $3925 for Hurricane Relief
To all of you who pledged, thank you so very, very much. Please make your donations directly to an organization that supports hurricane relief, or if your employer matches, even better. Here a few suggestions for donations:
Red Cross
United Way
Habitat for Humanity
Noah's Wish
American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Here are your totals:
AT $5/homer = $65
Attyfan $5/ homer = $65
BAT Bandwagon $1 /homer, $10/LNP homer = $22
Brooklenegg $5/homer = $65
Bubblemint $5/homer, $10/Castro homer, $5/Nathanest save +two $5 TOTALLY TRUCKIN' HOT bonuses = $105
Candace $10/ Li'lRod homer = $10
The Commish $5/homer = $65
DC Twins Fan $5/homer $5(additional)/Cuddyer homer, $5 walk-off bunt = $80
Dr. Jane $10/homer = $130
Donnalove $3/homer, $3/ Nathanest strikeout (10) = $55
Ford Hoiberg $5/ homer = $65
Hannah (the second) $5/homer = $65
Herald Guy $5/homer = $65
infield $2/homer, $5/Doctor, $10/Bart, $2/Boo strikeout = $58
Jim Crikket $5/homer = $65
Just Beth $1 /homer, $10/ Cuddy homer = $40
kafumbly $10 for Doctor Grand Slam! = $10
Katharriet $1/homer, $10 /Lew homer, $20 if 3-run = $13
k-bro $1/homer, $5 (additional)/Cuddy homer, $20/CGSO (or almost!) = $48
kctwinkie $5/homer, $10 LNP homer, $15 grandslam = $ 80
Kurtis $5/Johan strikeout 9/17 = $80
Mountanaire Man $2 / homer = $26
mp $2/homer $5/Mauer, $5 Cuddyer, $10 grand slam = $45
nan $2/dinger = $26
ndtf $1/Johan strikeout 9/17 = $13
olbiemn $5/homer, $10/Doctor homer = $80
Ovie $5 /homer, $10 LeCroy double, $10 LeCroy infield single = $85
PJStP $5 / homer, $50 /walkoff bunt = $65
pollyannah/pollyannah mom $5/homer = $65
rharp $5/homer = $65
RonDavis 9/18 Vikings loss/Bears win = $39
Ryan $50 if Twins finish the season = $50
Saajak $1/homer, $5/ LNP homer, $10/grandslam = $26
She-Ra, P.O.P. $3/homer, $5 (additional)LNP homer, $5/doghouse boyfriend Kyle Lohse win = $44
Skorch $5/dinger, $10/Morneau dinger = $80
teacherrefpoet $2/homer = $26
Tootie $5/homer, $20 /grand slam = $80
tribescribe $10/Twins victory over Bitch Sox, +$1/margin of victory= $28
Twink $5/dinger (beginning 9/18) = $50
Twins Goddess $5/homer, $5/Johan or Brad start no homer = $70
wildchild $1/homer, $5/ Doctor = $25
Wonder Woman $5/homer, $5/Boo appearance (8 appearances) = $105
Word Smith $5/homer = $65
My original comment got eaten - most likely because I got "preview" and "post" confused. It was $10 for Morneau/Jones HR off lefties, and $20 for Mauer HR off lefties.
So that's $10, since Morneau GS was off a lefty. I think that's it, but I'll check back through the guys' game logs to be sure. I'm doubling that to $20 for the winning season, and will double it again to $40 if Johan (or another Twin) wins the Cy.
Posted by: neutrino boi at October 2, 2005 04:15 PMDear Mr. Boi,
Indeed, BG never saw your comment, and indeed, Morneau's GS was off a lefty. BG doesn't know about the other ones. Thank you so much for your pledge--BG has updated the total.
Sincerely,
BG
Dear Batgirl,
By my calculations, with 13 homers and 6 saves at $5.00 each, along with 2 totally truckin' hot Nathan K's the side bonuses for $5 each, my total comes out to $105.
Thank you dear Batgirl, for helping us all to find a way to make the final weeks of the season a little more fun and a lot more meaningful.
I will be making my donation shortly.
With love and admiration I also thank you for...well, for everything this season.
You help to make it even more fun to be a Twins fan, and I always look forward to stopping by here to see what you have come up with each and every day.
Batgirl, you're the best!!
Love,
bubblemint
Posted by: bubblemint at October 2, 2005 04:32 PMI have decided to donate $1 for every Johan strikeout from September 17 through today, so by my North Dakota math, that's $31.
Posted by: ndtf at October 2, 2005 06:13 PMNow I always knew that Batgirl was an excellent writer and a great baseball mind, not to mention the Queen of Sass. But, who knew she had such mad hot accounting skillz?!!
The whole Bat team has my deepest admiration for organizing this charity drive. I have to admit it was kind of fun.
k-bro
Posted by: k-bro at October 2, 2005 06:45 PMI slute you Batgirl. You are a wonderful person!
Posted by: twinsfreak_27 at October 2, 2005 07:42 PMWow, that's one letter short of turning a compliment into an insult.
LOL.
Posted by: Eric at October 2, 2005 08:03 PMBatgirl -
I came up with $110 - it's cool =) I wish it could have been $210.00 - I think that was my fault!
Much Love
Wonder Woman -
I'm sending my monies to the critters!!
Posted by: Wonder Woman at October 2, 2005 08:13 PMBatGirl,
Just donated my pledge money to the United Way--above and beyond what I've already given--because you are one of four of five writers I can think of that make me laugh out loud. Thanks for two cool years, and have a good winter.
TeacherRefPoet
Posted by: teacherrefpoet at October 2, 2005 08:39 PMWhat an inspired idea this was! Just made my donation to Habitat for Humanity -- rounded up to $75 because apparently that will buy a whole window.
Smitty
I am planning to donate $10 on account of the Doc's beautiful grand slam. (would be more, but I am on a college student budget, lol).
Posted by: Stacy at October 2, 2005 10:13 PMRound mine up to $25 sent moments ago to Noah's Wish.
This was, indeed, a great idea.
Posted by: BAT bandwagoner at October 2, 2005 11:35 PMMy gift has been sent to the Red Cross (I thought about it, but did not, make it a gift in honor of the Twins and provide their contact information).
Thanks, Batgirl, for this fun way to cheer for the Twins and support good causes, all at once! To you, we tip our hats!
JustBeth
Posted by: Just Beth at October 3, 2005 08:22 AMSince I missed the window for my company's 2 for 1 matching donation, my pledge has gone to the 2005 ASPCA Disaster Relief Fund.
Posted by: heraldguy at October 3, 2005 10:00 AMBy the dinger totals above, I come out with $40. Math was never my strong suit. *shrug* Anyway, use it wisely, United Way. Thanks for organizing this, BatGirl!
~WC
Posted by: WC at October 3, 2005 10:03 AMI can't believe Beege kept track of all this. Way to go!
Posted by: Roscoe at October 3, 2005 11:03 AMHonorable BatGirl:
As a retired accountant--I know it was hard keeping up with all the math. Thnx for doing it and making the last two weeks exciting. Thx also for all you do to make this one of the best sites on the web--looking forward to the 2006 season already. I just completed my on-line donation to the Red Cross.
Posted by: DC Twins Fan at October 3, 2005 02:17 PMSent my contribution to Red Cross for Rita. My first donation went for Katrina. Hope the hurricanes end (for lots of reasons) or I'll be broke! Tried to fill out form for them to acknowledge Batgirl's efforts but they only took snail mail addresses. Sigh......not up to date, are we, ARC?
Anyway, thanks for BG encouraging such generosity! And to the boys who hit those dingers!
Posted by: Dr. Jane at October 3, 2005 02:44 PMWell, I'm now officially poor, but at least it was for a good cause. Go Twins!
Posted by: Hannah (the second) at October 3, 2005 09:16 PMMy check to the Red Cross is in the mail!
Posted by: ndtf at October 4, 2005 09:45 AMI still had time to get my additional donation in to my company's hurricane relief fund and qualify for their matching program, which doubles my "dinger" contribution.
Again, great idea BG and thanks for making the season fun.
JC
Posted by: JimCrikket at October 4, 2005 12:50 PMTo Habitat for Humanity does my $65.00 go!
Posted by: FordHoiberg at October 5, 2005 05:42 PMMy check to the Red Cross has been mailed. I rounded it up to $30.
Posted by: Saajak at October 7, 2005 07:48 AM