FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
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| » June 2, 1994: The NY Mets select Florida State P Paul Wilson with the first pick in the amateur draft. OF Ben Grieve is selected 2nd by the Oakland Athletics. The Brewers Sal Bando, a former ASU third baseman, picks another ASU 3rd sacker, Antone Williamson, with Milwaukee's the 4th pick overall. The Brewers do find a good 5th round pick in Steve Woodard. The Marlins use the 5th overall on Josh Booty, rated the top high school QB in the nation. Booty will sign with the Fish for $1.6 million, hit .198 in four years in the minors, have a cup of coffee with the Marlins, and return to college football. The Royals take Jose Rosado on the 12th round. Boston ends up with the best draft, taking Nomar Garciaparra (1st round, 12th pick), Brian Rose (3rd), Brian Barkley (5th), Damien Sapp (10th), Donnie Sadler (11th), and Carl Pavano (18th). The Twins pick Corey Koskie on the 26th round. » April 15, 2001:
Eric Milton strikes out 10, including the first four hitters on called 3rd strikes, in seven innings. The surprising Twins edge the visiting White Sox, 4–3, to complete a 3-game sweep. Corey Koskie is 4-for-4 for the Twins.
» July 12, 2001: Three Minnesota players homer twice in the Twins 13–5 defeat of Milwaukee. Jacque Jones, Torii Hunter, and Corey Koskie each hit a pair of four–baggers to tie a ML record.
» October 1, 2002:
In a sloppily played game, the Twins bounce back from a 5–1 deficit to beat Oakland by a score of 7–5 in their division series opener. Corey Koskie and Doug Mientkiewicz go deep for Minnesota and Brad Radke gets credit for the win.
» October 8, 2002: The Twins take the opener of the ALCS, defeating the Angels, 2–1, behind eight innings of 4–hit pitching by Joe Mays. Corey Koskie and A.J. Pierzynski drive in runs for Minnesota.
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