my friends, it is alexandria rosales’ last week on the blaseball hall of fame ballot and it is my solemn duty as a spies fan to bring you the evidence for why they should be inducted. alex is a spies icon, but they have done much more than be on our team since day 1. here are some of alex's hall of fame worthy accomplishments:
alex has the 7th highest pitching WhAT ever. this is higher than a bunch of players who have already deservedly made it in, like theodore cervantes and jolene willowtree.
alex has the 10th most pitching wins at 260.
alex has the 7th most quality pitching starts at 251.
alex has an overall ERA of 3.32 but their peaks were incredible, with a 2.0 in season 21 and a 1.98 in season 8, where they had the best ERA in the league. notice how those are two very different times in blaseball!
but alex is not just good at pitching. in season 24, teamwide scattering activated their undefined mod. in that season alex had a BA of 0.432, the second-best one-season BA in blaseball history following only dudley mueller's season 11. this is better than both jaxon buckley and conner haley's best seasons.
in season 24 alex also had the highest one-season OB/SLG ever at 1.439.
frankly these accomplishments make alex extremely qualified for the hall. however, i know what you people on blaseball tumblr also enjoy: lore. here are some bits of alex rosales lore:
sword lesbian. the sword is a cursed family heirloom. it killed some union busters once
they used to do roller derby! then almost everyone they did it with died or was shadowed. however they did it!
the spies do not have captains but alex might as well be one. a true houston icon.
has a long romantic history with a wide variety of beloved players. they had a rivalmance with jessica telephone. they had a fraught could-have-been with donia bailey. they nearly dated avila guzman. they could have dated siobhan chark but unfortunately they had given up at romance at that point
anyway they threw that cursed sword at the coin! sick!!
there are a lot of great players on the hall ballot this week and i encourage you to fill up your ten votes. gabriel griffith! lars taylor! mags banananana! but i also advise you....make one of your votes alexandria rosales
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Jan. 23, 2019: Obituaries
Doris Bare, 77
Doris Elaine Bare, age 77, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Chatham Nursing Center. She was born October 12, 1941 in Locust, N.C. Ms. Bare was preceded in death by a brother, Junior Simpson and three daughters, Tammy Mastin, Janet Spark, Catherine Griffith.
Surviving are her son, Ricky C. Bare and wife Teresa of Hays; daughters, Samantha E. Branaman and husband Ken of Bloomington, Indiana, Lori Mastin and husband Keith of Ronda; and sister, Elaine Simpson of Locust, N.C.; grandchildren, Gage Branaman, Jesse Walker, Jonathan Walker, Cory Walker, Kayla Mastin, Matthew Mastin, Joshua Johnson, Lauren Johnson, Dustin Bare, Anthony Stone, Bobby Sprinkle, Shannon Arthur, Brent Couch, Megan Eggers; and thirteen great grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Miller Funeral Chapel.
William Barnes, 51
William Barnes, 51 William Edward "Chubby" Barnes, age 51, of Roaring River, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Curis Nursing Home in Wilkesboro. He was born January 25, 1967 to William Parker and Sarah Barnes Jackson. Mr. Barnes was a member of Mt. Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Ronda and employed with Tyson Foods for 28 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the Pittsburg Steelers football and Duke basketball. Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are his wife of 22 years, Angela Bailey Barnes; three sisters, Mea Rosetta Barnes of Taylorsville, Althea Howell of Boomer, Saretta Redmon of Wilkesboro; three brothers, Dale Barnes of North Wilkesboro, Pete Barnes and Vincent Barnes both of Wilkesboro; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be January 24, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Pastor Casey Walker, Pastor John S. Bailey II and Rev. Ronald Howell officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Valley Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Ronda. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 1:00 until 2:00 on Thursday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. ralservice.com
Herbert Taylor, 89
Mr. Herbert Curtis Taylor, age 89 passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village.
Funeral services were January 20, at Stony Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Phillip Boyce and Rev. David Testerman officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Taylor was born March 14, 1929 in Ashe County to John McKinley and Dorthy Payne Taylor. He served in the United States Army. He was a member of Stony Hill Baptist Church and served as a deacon.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Wilma Whittington Taylor, a son; Mark E. Taylor, a grandson; Jeremy T. Taylor, two sisters; Della Faye Miller and Nora Mae Cathey and one brother; Ralph Taylor.
He is survived by two sons; David Taylor and wife Teresa of Purlear and Scott Taylor and wife Jennifer of Alpharetta, GA, daughter-in-law Pauline Taylor of Purlear, seven grandchildren; Christopher D. Taylor, Amy T. Sidden, Sarah Taylor, Seth Taylor, Nora Taylor, and Benjamin Taylor, three great grandchildren; Zack Taylor, Megan Taylor and Josh Taylor.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Stony Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 97, Purlear, NC 28665.
Veatrice Parsons, 90
Mrs. Veatrice Elizabeth Anderson Parsons, age 90 of Wilkesboro passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at her home.
Funeral services were January 21, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Allen Lunsford, and Rev. Pete Parrish officiating. Burial was in Piney Creek Methodist Church Cemetery in Alleghany County.
Mrs. Parsons was born June 23, 1928 in Wilkes County to Lawrence W. and Martha S. Shew Anderson. She was a member of Gordon Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Leff Parsons, two sisters; Oma Harrold and Stella King, a step-daughter; Cora Sue Wagoner and three step-sons; Leff Parsons, Jr., Jimmy Parsons and Tommy Parsons.
She is survived by two daughters; Carolyn Clark and husband Ewel of Lexington, Judy Kay Parsons of Wilkesboro, two sons; Glenn Parsons and wife Deborah of Charlottesville, VA, Jack Parsons of the home, two step-sons; Billy Joe Parsons and wife Judy of Purlear, Jerry Parsons and wife Bobbie of Winston-Salem, eighteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren, five sisters; Ethel Beshears and husband Benny of Big Ivey, Myrtle Parsons of Lexington, Blanche Curtis and husband Gib of Wilkesboro, Rose Lunsford and husband Allen of Union Grove, Jewel Parsons of North Wilkesboro, four brothers; Russell Anderson and wife Nadine of Winston Salem, James Anderson of Rural Hall, Lawrence Anderson wife; Odell of Statesville and Earl Anderson of North Wilkesboro.
Flowers will be accepted memorials may be made to Wake Forest Care At-Home Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.
Owen Wagoner, 88
Mr. Owen Wagoner, age 88 of Millers Creek passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.
Funeral services were held January 18, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Mr. Steve Johnson, Rev. Michael Church and Rev. Ryan Penley officiating. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Wagoner was born November 17, 1930 in Wilkes County to Con Monroe and Molley Cleary Wagoner. He was self-employed as a logger.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; June Lane Wagoner and son-in-law; Larry Brown.
He is survived by three daughters; Rosie L. Wagoner of the home, Mandy L. Brown of North Wilkesboro and Mary Jane Johnson and husband Steve of Millers Creek, two sons; Robert L. Wagoner and wife Loretta and Thomas G. Wagoner all of Wilkesboro, eight grandchildren; Dale Brown and wife Kristie, Robbie Brown and wife Jessica, Kristen Andrews and husband Matthew, Junior Wagoner and wife Andrea, Heather Atkins, Lindsey York and husband Mitch, Olivia Wagoner and husband Ramon Valerio and Deana Broyhill, sixteen great grandchildren; Jesse, Jacob, Drew, Jonah, Addison, Luke, Abby Holden, Ismael, MacKenzie, Jackson, Jaxon and Luke Andrews, Turner Tate and baby York.
Pallbearers: Dale Brown, Robbie Brown, Junior Wagoner, Jesse Brown, Matthew Andrews, Mitch York, Tommy Spicer and Ramon Valerio, and Jacob Brown .
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030 or Gideon's International South Camp, PO Box 323, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
William Farrington, 84
William "Bill" Canie Farrington, a loving husband, father, grandfather and step father, age 84, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at his home. He was born June 26, 1934 in Wilkes County to James A. and Artha Royal Farrington. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church; member of the Lions Club; and retired as Chief Maintenance
Engineer from Flavorich. Bill loved playing country music. Bill's favorite song, "Go Rest High" will be performed by special music guest, Lloyd Church. Mr. Farrington was preceded in death by his parents; and his first wife, Emogene Cardwell Farrington.
Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Louise Blevins Farrington; sons, Garry Farrington and wife Glenda of Winston Salem, Michael Farrington and wife Diane of North Wilkesboro; grandchild, Kristen Farrington of North Wilkesboro; step-sons, Bob Cold of Atlantic, Virginia, Marty Cold and wife Lorri of Nacogdoches, Texas; and brother-in-law, Wayne Cardwell of North Wilkesboro.
Funeral service were January 19, at Oak Grove Baptist Church off 268 East with Rev. Joel Blevins officiating. Entombment followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Health Care at Home Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Pallbearers: Thomas Payne, Danny Osborne, Gordon Vickers and Bud Church.
Bob Wells, 80
Mr. Bob Lee Wells, 80, of North Wilkesboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.Bob was born on March 18, 1938 in Dade County Florida to Sidney James Wells and Opal Williams Wells. Bob enjoyed exercising, weight lifting, 50's memorabilia, radio broadcast and reading his Bible.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Brenda Joyce Wells; sister, Oma Johnson; brothers, James "Chick" Wells, Gene Wells, Jack Wells, Bill Wells, Kenny Wells and Richard Wells.
Bob is survived by daughter Angela Wheeler and husband, Bill of Jonesville; sons, James Wells and wife, Tina of Hays, David Wells of Hays, Daniel Wells and wife Carey of Texas, Michael Wells and wife, Crystal also of Texas; sister, Darlene Coleman of North Wilkesboro; brother, Gary Wells and wife Pam of Leland NC; grandchildren, Daniel Holloway of Traphill, Jonathan Holloway of Cary, Justin Holloway of Hays, Rachel Carpenter of Dobson, Nikki Brammer, Journeyy Wells, Blake Wells, Aiden Wells, J.J. Dean, Madison Dean and 6 great grandchildren
A memorial Service will be held at a later date.
The family would like to thank Ginger Rhoades and the staff of Rose Glen Manor for there love and care.
In addition to flowers memorial donations may be given to Gideon's International P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800
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