Royals Rumblings - News for January 20, 2022

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Jeff Montgomery recalls the 1994 work stoppage.

The strike began on Aug. 12. The players’ initially thought by striking in August it would leave time to reconcile and still have a postseason. Instead, the season never resumed and the World Series didn’t take place for the first time since 1904. MLB became the first major American professional sports league to lose an entire postseason because of labor struggles. “It’s a hard one to sell publicly,” Montgomery said. “Because everyone who looks in the newspaper and sees what the player is making says, ‘How in the world can he go on strike making that much money?’ You almost have to erase the number, what the actual salary is, and say we went on strike for the right to earn what an employer is willing to pay us.

The Royals hire longtime Braves scout Roy Clark to serve as an advisor in the front office.

“I’m absolutely delighted to be with Kansas City,” Clark said. “I think it’s a first-class organization. It starts with ownership and then with [president of baseball operations] Dayton [Moore] and [general manager] J.J. [Picollo]. I’ve worked with so many of them before and have so much respect for those guys. I’ll tell you what: I like the future in Kansas City. I think they’ve had great Drafts. And it’s just a matter of time before some of them get up to the big leagues and start helping them get back to championship level.”

Alex Duvall at Royals Farm Report ranks Royals prospects #11-15, with infielder Miakel Garcia at #14.

Garcia doesn’t hit for much power at present, which drug down his overall offensive production a little bit, but his bat-to-ball skills and overall plate discipline is borderline elite for a player his age and at that level. Add that in to the fact that Garcia is a plus defender at SS and a plus runner on the bases, and you have the beginnings of what might be the Royals next SS. The Royals thought enough of Garcia to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft this past offseason by adding him to their 40-man roster. A soon-to-be 22-year old that’s never taken a single at bat in AA. This isn’t exactly the typical profile of a position player taken in the Rule 5 Draft, but that ought to tell you quite a bit about what the Royals think of Maikel Garcia’s potential.

In an editorial at the Star, Steven C. Schlozman shares his memory of Kauffman Stadium and argues against a downtown stadium.

Mike Gillespie at Kings of Kauffman thinks free agent pitcher Collin McHugh could be a good fit for the Royals.

Before the lockout, Carlos Correa was looking for a deal over $330 million.

Ken Rosenthal writes at The Athletic about the state of the labor standoff.

Should the Reds trade any of their starting pitchers?

Former Giants and Pirates pitcher Roger Samuels dies at the age of 61.

Greg Maddux reveals he would have signed with the Yankees over the Braves - were it not for a heart attack by a Yankees executive.

How 1972 changed baseball forever.

The death of a woman and her son last summer at Petco Field is ruled a suicide/homicide.

Why does Hall of Fame voting make people so mad?

A look back at the oldest MLB player to ever get a hit.

What baseball movie has the greatest ending?

NBC won’t send announcers to the Winter Olympics in China.

Michigan sources think coach Jim Harbaugh will bolt for the Raiders.

Scientists say chemical pollution has passed the safe limit for humans.

Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series has a name.

Kansas native Bridget Everett has gone from cabaret to an understated coming-of-age series on HBO.

Your song of the day is Death Cab for Cutie with My Mirror Speaks.

Daily horoscope for January 20, 2022

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Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 1 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. today. After that, the Moon moves from Leo into Virgo.

Happy Birthday for Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022:

You are conscientious, capable and reliable. People like to know they can count on you. They also love your sense of humor. This year is the last year of a nine-year cycle, which means you are wrapping up things and letting go of what is no longer relevant in your life.

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)

★★★★

Because you’re in a positive mood today, you will get a lot done. Even your health feels more vigorous. However, your enthusiasm about something might tempt you to overlook details. Be aware of this. Tonight: Be helpful.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

★★★★★

This is a playful day! You will want to interact with others and enjoy good times (within the restrictions you face dealing with your own bubble of contacts). Playful activities with children, sports and the entertainment world will appeal to you. Tonight: Enjoy fun times.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)

★★★★

This is a pleasant day at home. Group activities with the family or close friends might take place. You also might entertain big ideas for making improvements to where you live, because today you are enthusiastic and full of big ideas for the future! Tonight: Relax.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)

★★★★

Today your thoughts are positive. Excellent! Everything begins with a thought. “From the thought springs the word; and from the word springs the deed. The deed soon becomes habit; and habit eventually hardens into character.” This is why we must watch our thoughts! Tonight: Good conversations.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★

Today you feel more optimistic about financial matters. However, make sure your facts are correct. It’s easy to think something is better than it is today. When shopping, guard against going overboard and being extravagant. (Keep your receipts.) Tonight: Check your finances.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★★

This is a feel-good day because the Moon is in your sign dancing with lucky Jupiter. This is why you want to kick back and relax. You have that feeling that the world owes you a favor! It’s OK to have your head in the clouds, but make sure your feet are on the ground. Tonight: You’re confident!

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★

This is a feel-good day for you because you feel contented. This is a good thing. The future is just a hope or a fear, and the past is already gone. All you have is the present. Enjoy your present moment today. Mind games, puzzles and mental activities will delight. Tonight: Enjoy solitude.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★

Some kind of group activity, including Zoom conferences, might be the order of the day, because you will be involved with friends and groups more than usual today. Your reach will be far. You will want to talk to many people about future projects and goals. Tonight: A heartfelt conversation with a friend.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★

Today you are high-viz. This means people notice you more than usual, especially bosses, parents and VIPs. (Incidentally, this includes the police.) Fortunately, the impression you create is one of being positive, successful and affluent. Tonight: Enjoy your good press.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★★★

Grab every opportunity to travel or do something to expand your world, because this is what you want to do today. You want to see new faces, new places and learn new ideas! Do what you can to increase your knowledge, perhaps with online learning or an old-fashioned book. Tonight: Make plans.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★

You feel flush today. Perhaps it is easier for you to get the financial and practical support of others, including your partner. That makes this a good day to make decisions about how to divide something, because you will end up laughing all the way to the bank. Tonight: Get organized.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★

Relations with partners and close friends are warm, friendly and upbeat today. People are in a good mood! In addition, people are also mutually generous and helpful today. You will benefit others, and they will benefit you. Tonight: Cooperate.

BORN TODAY

TV host Bill Maher (1956), actor Omar Sy (1978), astronaut Buzz Aldrin (1930)

Find more Georgia Nicols horoscopes at georgianicols.com.

5 things to know for Jan. 20: Biden, Voting rights, Capitol riot, Covid, Immigration

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President Biden

President Joe Biden held a news conference yesterday marking his first year in office. In his address, he touted major strides in Covid-19 vaccination efforts, but also the challenges that lie ahead as many priorities in his agenda remain stalled in Congress, including the Build Back Better Act and voting rights legislation. On the topic of Ukraine, where tens of thousands of Russian troops have amassed along the border, Biden predicted Russia “will move in” to Ukraine , citing concerns by the country’s president, Vladimir Putin, even as he acknowledged disunity within NATO over how to respond to a “minor incursion.” Shortly after those remarks, the White House issue a clarification stating that a potential Russian invasion “will be met with a swift, severe, and united response from the United States and our Allies.”

Voting rights

Senate Democrats suffered a major defeat yesterday in their efforts to pass voting rights legislation – a key issue for the party, which is under pressure to take action ahead of the midterm elections . An attempt by Democrats to change filibuster rules in order to pass a voting bill failed amid opposition from moderate Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema. After the vote, Sinema released a statement saying she opposed the change because it would “deepen our divisions” and “risk repeated radical reversals in federal policy.” The proposed rules change – to allow for a “talking filibuster” on the legislation – would have forced lawmakers to come to the Senate floor and speak in opposition. Once those speeches end, the Senate would be able to hold a simple majority vote for final passage.

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Capitol riot

The Supreme Court cleared the way yesterday for the release of presidential records from the Trump White House to a congressional committee investigating the attack on the US Capitol. The high court’s order means that more than 700 documents will be transferred to Congress that could shed light on the events leading up to the insurrection. The select committee is seeking those documents as it explores Trump’s role in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election. That includes his appearance at a January 6 rally in which he directed followers to go to the Capitol where lawmakers were set to certify the election results and “fight” for their county. The documents include activity logs, schedules, speech notes and three pages of handwritten notes from then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows – paperwork that could reveal goings-on inside the West Wing on the day of the riot.

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Coronavirus

With more than 18 million global coronavirus cases reported last week alone, the head of the World Health Organization says there is still no clear end in sight as health care systems remained overburdened by the influx of patients. “This pandemic is nowhere near over,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, adding the next few weeks will be critical for strained health care workers. In the US, about 63% of the total population is fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19, according to data published yesterday from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC experts also say a Covid-19 vaccine for children under the age of 5 could be available within a month.

Immigration

The Biden administration defended the use of a controversial Trump-era border policy that allows authorities to swiftly remove migrants encountered at the US southern border during a court hearing yesterday. A Justice Department spokesman cited Covid-19 concerns as the main rationale for invoking the policy, known as Title 42. The use of the authority has drawn fierce criticism from immigrant advocates, attorneys and health experts, who argue the policy has no health basis and puts migrants in harm’s way. The United Nations refugee agency has also pushed back on the restrictions

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Don’t worry, your favorite M&M characters aren’t going anywhere . The company is hoping a few subtle changes will boost their brand alignment.

Japan’s best castles to visit at least once

A quiet stroll under blooming cherry blossoms, gazing at Japanese castles . I’ve officially found my next vacation idea.

TODAY’S NUMBER

$530,000

That’s the amount of money raised so far by a fundraising campaign set up by Tonga’s popular Olympic flagbearer Pita Taufatofua after a tsunami devastated the island nation following a massive volcanic eruption last week. The disaster also created a plume of ash that covered all of the country’s roughly 170 islands and impacted Tonga’s entire population of more than 100,000 people.

TODAY’S QUOTE

“This is one of the most delinquent, utterly irresponsible issue subjects … I’ve seen in my aviation career.”

Emirates president Tim Clark, on , on the rollout of 5G technology near some airports in the US. Many in the aviation industry are concerned that 5G signals will interfere with the radar altimeter onboard planes. As a result, Emirates airlines canceled flights to nine US destinations yesterday.

TODAY’S WEATHER

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AND FINALLY

The chemistry of caffeine

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Today’s famous birthdays list for January 20, 2022 includes celebrities Questlove, Paul Stanley

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Birthday wishes go out to Questlove, Paul Stanley and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on January 20th and learn an interesting fact about each of them.

Top celebrity birthdays on January 20, 2022

Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin listens as Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the opening ceremony of the International Astronautical Congress, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)AP

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin turns 92

Fun fact: Has a degree in mechanical engineering

David Lynch arrives at the Governors Awards on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Director David Lynch turns 76

Fun fact: His daughter Jennifer is also a director

Members of the band Kiss, from left, Tommy Thayer, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Eric Singer attend the premiere of A&E Network’s “Biography: KISStory” during the 20th Tribeca Festival at Battery Park on Friday, June 11, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Musician Paul Stanley turns 70

Fun fact: Legally changed his name to Paul Stanley in the ‘70s

Bill Maher arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Comedian Bill Maher turns 66

Fun fact: Awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Lorenzo Lamas and Victoria Lamas attend the 4th annual Roger Neal Oscar Viewing Dinner Icon Awards and after party at Hollywood Palladium on February 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)Getty Images

Actor Lorenzo Lamas turns 64

Fun fact: His middle name is Fernando

Sam Neill, from left, Susan Sarandon and Rainn Wilson attend the premiere for “Blackbird” on day two of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, in Toronto. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Actor Rainn Wilson turns 56

Fun fact: Wilson also auditioned for the role of Michael Scott on ‘The Office’

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 07: Actress Stacey Dash attends The Diaspora Dialogues’ 3rd Annual International Women Of Power Luncheon at Arbat Banquet Hall on March 07, 2020 in Burbank, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)Getty Images

Actress Stacey Dash turns 55

Fun fact: Appeared in several episodes of ‘St. Elsewhere’ early in her career

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: (L-R)Melissa Rivers, Victor Cruz, and Dascha Polanco attend the Annual Charity Day hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC and GFI at Cantor Fitzgerald on September 11, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald)Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgera

TV host Melissa Rivers turns 54

Fun fact: Once appeared on ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ as a restaurant patron

Skeet Ulrich attends the “Riverdale” press line on day three of Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 21, 2018, in San Diego.(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Actor Skeet Ulrich turns 52

Fun fact: Is related to former NASCAR driver Ricky Rudd

Selma Blair, left, and Questlove attend the 8th annual DOC NYC Visionaries Tribute Awards gala at Gotham Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Musician Questlove turns 51

Fun fact: Has won 5 Grammy Awards

Evan Peters poses for a photo with the award for outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for “Mare of Easttown” at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Actor Evan Peters turns 35

Fun fact: Won an Emmy Award at last year’s Primetime Emmys

More celebrities with birthdays today

Singer Eric Stewart (10cc, Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders) is 77. Drummer George Grantham of Poco is 75. Bassist Ian Hill of Judas Priest is 70. Actor James Denton (“Desperate Housewives”) is 59. Bassist Greg K. of The Offspring is 57. Country singer John Michael Montgomery is 57. Actor Reno Wilson (“Mike and Molly”) is 53. Singer Edwin McCain is 52. Drummer Rob Bourdon of Linkin Park is 43. Singer-songwriter Bonnie McKee is 38. Country singer Brantley Gilbert is 37. Singer Kevin Parker of Tame Impala is 36.

Other popular or historical birthdays on January 20th

Federico Fellini, director

George Burns, comedian

DeForest Kelley, actor

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Prior celebrity fun facts (Associated Press)

Celebrity fun facts

Gal Gadot | Emilia Clarke | Sophie Turner | Jason Momoa

Chris Hemsworth | Amanda Seyfried | Kat Dennings

Robert Downey Jr. | Alyson Hannigan | Tiffani Amber Thiessen

Miley Cyrus | Emma Stone | Seth MacFarlane | Mark Hamill

Jennifer Lawrence & Mila Kunis | David Hasselhoff

Lindsay Lohan | Natalie Portman | George Clooney

Sarah Michelle Gellar | Emma Watson | Alec Baldwin

Jenna Fischer | Kate Mara | Jennifer Aniston | Alan Alda

Betty White | Dave Matthews | Danica McKellar | Taylor Swift

Britney Spears | Bill Nye | Scarlett Johansson

Rachel McAdams | Demi Moore | Julia Roberts

Danielle Fishel and the ‘Boy Meets World’ cast

A look at prior movie and tv-related fun fact lists (Associated Press)

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