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Counting the minutes until you can cheer for your favorite team is annoying! Do you know what time it is? It's time for you to put a smile on your face and display your Rangers devotion with this Texas Black Rim basic clock. This treasured timekeeper measures 12 inches and features amazing Rangers graphics over a team-colored background. You will enjoy watching the time tick away with Rangers spirit.
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PB Comfort Roll Arm Slipcovered Sleeper Sofa
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Sink into this seating just once, and you'll know how it got its name. Built with extra-deep seats and three layers of thick padding on the arms and back, it's designed for unparalleled comfort. The Sleeper Sofa converts to a queen-sized bed that features a thick mattress with inner-springs and a fall-away crossbar so you never feel the bar. This best selling collection offers the most customizable options from fabric, to fill to cushion style.
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- Includes a pop-up headrest; headlock feature prevents frame from being closed with headrest in open position.
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- Seat Depth (inside seating): 25" deep
- Diagonal Depth: 32"
- Weight: 175 pounds
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- Mattress Size: 60" wide x 72" long x 5.5" thick
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I don't watch a lot of television these days, but occasionally a programme comes along that justifies taking time out to watch on BBC iPlayer. Such was the case with The Great British Countryside which saw Julia Bradbury and Hugh Dennis exploring the South Downs.
The hour long programme gives a wonderful taste of the South Downs, never lingering long in one place and covering the length of hills from the Seven Sisters on the East Sussex coast, through to the watercress beds of Hampshire.
There is some wonderful scenery, as one would expect, but also some explanation of how the Downs were formed and some of the properties of chalk and flint. Hugh Dennis climbs the chalk cliffs (presumably one of the Seven Sisters) and sees just how soft and crumbly the chalk is. We also learn how the chalk impacts on things like horse racing and growing grapes.
Subjects are varied, taking in the history, agriculture, industry and leisure aspects of the South Downs, in short a real cross-section of how man has interacted with the Downs over the centuries.
This programme is a great introduction to the South Downs and even those like me who have grown up in it's shadow may learn a thing or two about this wonderful landscape.
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Republicans shut down the government in a last ditch effort to keep millions of Americans from getting health care insurance.
The budget and the debt ceiling isn't complicated at all, however, it's full of misconceptions and urban myths.
Some facts worth remembering.
Democrats have already agreed to fund the government at Republican level. Despite what you might have heard on Fox, or other right wing propaganda media, there have only been two serious government shutdowns in recent history, and both were the result of Republican ultimatums.
Democrats in the Senate have been begging House Republicans to negotiate over the budget for the past six months, but Republicans have steadfastly refused.
That's because Republicans wanted to wait until they had either a government shutdown or a debt ceiling breach as leverage, something they've been very clear about all along. Republicans talk compromise, but they've offered nothing in return for agreeing to their demands except to keep the government intact if they get their way. The American public is strongly opposed to using a government shutdown to stop the Affordable Care Act.
Contrary to Republican claims, the deficit is not increasing. It peaked in 2009 and has been dropping ever since, declining by $200 billion last year with another $450 billion drop projected this year.
A long, protracted government shutdown is likely to seriously hurt economic recovery, a long shutdown could slash GDP in the fourth quarter by 1 percentage point, and reduce employment by over a million jobs.
Democrats have not used debt ceiling hostage taking in the past to force presidents to accept their political agenda, Newt Gingrich tried and failed miserably.
This whole dispute is about the Republican Party fighting to make sure the working poor don't have access to affordable health care, furthering the divide between working poor and those at the top. Obamacare is not the work of leprechauns or bogeymen, it's the law, bringing together what were originally Republican ideas, (Mitt Romney should get an honoree mention), which will make it possible for millions of Americans lacking health insurance to now obtain it.
Officially called Affordable Care Act, Republicans mockingly coined it Obamacare in a effort to diminish its intent.
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Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe agrees to DUI intervention program
Mayor cites 'poor judgment,' accepts full responsibility for March arrest
The mayor of Gainesville has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement that resolves his DUI case.
Craig Lowe will participate in a DUI intervention program, which is made available to first offenders with no significant criminal or traffic history. The state attorney's office in Gainesville announced the agreement Monday.
Last month, Lowe was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after he was involved in a crash. When Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrived, they found Lowe asleep behind the wheel.
Lowe reportedly told troopers he fell asleep while driving.
The mayor will be required to complete all requirements for those convicted of DUI. He'll be monitored for 18 months and give up his driver's license for 14 days.
In a statement, Lowe said he accepts full responsibility for his March 21 DUI arrest, which he called "poor judgment." He said he will complete the program, which also includes 50 hours of community service and an alcohol evaluation.
Lowe will seek to retain his position in a runoff election April 16.
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Enamel Cast Iron Skillet
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Sizzle with style. Our heavy Enamel Cast Iron Skillet evenly cooks your food across the pan's surface as you sear, sauté, tenderize, fry and deglaze to your palate's delight. Its sizable handle offers easy lifting—ideal for complex meals and kitchen multitaskers.
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Do not microwave. Safely used on the stovetop (electric or gas), in the oven and on grills. Enamel coating on interior eliminates need to pre-season. Hand wash.
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Stash your valuables away as you head to the game with this Miami Hurricanes Old-School cinch. This Miami Hurricanes bag features a team logo, quality stitching, and a small zippered pocket. Show off your team pride at the game or at the grocery store with this cinch!
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As a lifetime Gators fan, you know that you'll need to endure fierce weather to support your team sometimes. Some fans will run for cover as the downpour starts, but you can stand your ground with the Florida Whidbey full zip jacket by Cutter & Buck. You'll be ready for the worst weather in this jacket with WeatherTec performance fabric to repel water, mesh vent panels in the back for breathability, a full length zipper for versatility and an embroidered Gators logo on the chest for a touch of team spirit. You'll never be mistaken for a "fair-weather" fan when you're wearing this jacket.
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The New York Knicks logo mahogany display case features a clear acrylic removable lid with an antique mahogany finished base. It also comes with a mirrored bottom and back. The product is officially licensed by the National Basketball Association and is perfect for a collectible basketball. It measures 12 1/4" x 12 1/4" x 12 1/2". Memorabilia sold separately.
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Emergency crews are at the scene of a plane crash in Columbus.
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Officials said two people were onboard a single-engine private plane when it crashed into a home in the 2200 block of Broadmoor Lane just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
The house was engulfed by flames after the crash. Police said one person was inside the home when the plane crashed, but was not injured.
Officials said the pilot and passenger were taken to Columbus Regional Hospital.
One person is listed in critical condition with severe burns and was taken to Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis for treatment.
The other person was taken by ambulance to an Indianapolis hospital.
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1. Aiken Public Safety Officer shot in line of duty
Master Cpl. Sandy Rogers was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious vehicle in Eustis Park the morning of Jan. 28.
Rogers was the first female law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty in South Carolina and the second Aiken Public Safety officer killed in just over a month. Master Public Safety Officer Scotty Richardson was shot during a traffic stop on Dec. 20, 2011, and died the next morning.
Rogers' accused killer, 27-year-old Joshua Tremaine Jones, remains incarcerated at the Aiken County detention center.
Authorities have said that, on the morning of the murder, Rogers found Jones in a 2002 blue BMW that he reportedly had stolen from his father and an altercation ensued. A minute after Rogers reported being out with the blue vehicle, another officer called for her, but she didn't respond.
A fellow officer on Rogers' shift called out that shots had been fired and that an officer was down.
Officers pursued the accused shooter in the BMW at speeds of more than 100 mph and issued an all-points bulletin search for Jones and the vehicle. After officers lost sight of the vehicle, a helicopter was brought in to help with the search.
Jones was taken into custody about 11:30 a.m. Jan. 28 at his home in Batesburg.
Officers in Richmond County, Ga., also have a hold on Jones for his alleged role in the murder of his 21-year-old pregnant girlfriend, Cayce Vice. Her body was found at her apartment in Augusta around 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 28. She had been shot in the head sometime before Rogers was shot in Eustis Park.
2. Election mess
It all started in May when the state Supreme Court ruled that new candidates seeking elected office must submit a paper copy of a Statement of Economic Interest at the same time they submit their intention of candidacy. Those who did not do so saw, much to their dismay, their names removed from the primary election ballot. The ruling did not apply to incumbents or many of those who submitted the forms while serving in other elective or state positions. They already had SEIs on file.
As a result of the Supreme Court ruling, hundreds of candidates statewide were decertified from running in the June primary election. Eight local candidates, including each of the four candidates for Aiken County treasurer, were removed from the primary ballot.
The next option for those eight was to run as a petition candidate. Only two successfully obtained enough signatures to run as petition candidates.
The last option for those wanting to run for office was to launch a write-in campaign. As such, their names did not appear on the general election ballot; voters had to manually key it in.
As the general election approached, no less than a dozen people emerged as write-in candidates – 11 alone for treasurer – and lawsuits were filed to remove some candidates from the ballot. Each lawsuit was subsequently struck down.
In the treasurer's race, elections officials counted most of the write-in votes by hand, leaving Aiken County residents waiting for days to find out the end results of the race.
3. S.C. Department of Revenue hacked
A hacker accessed the S.C. Department of Revenue's computer files in early October, gaining access to about 3.8 million tax returns of state residents.
The hack, which made national news, was the largest ever seen by the U.S. Secret Service. Gov. Nikki Haley said the hacked files included state returns submitted since 1998 with unencrypted Social Security numbers. There also were about 387,000 credit and debit card numbers accessed, of which 16,000 were unencrypted.
The fallout from the hack triggered anger and fear from many state residents as they tried to seek answers on whether they were hacked and how they could protect themselves.
Gov. Haley faced a fire of criticism following the hacking, as conflicting information was provided on how many were affected as well as how residents could make sure their credit would be safe.
This was followed by the resignation of Revenue Department Director James Etter and an announcement from Haley that only electronically-filed tax returns were compromised in the attack.
The governor said the breach affected 3.8 million individual taxpayers, 1.9 million dependents, 699,900 businesses, 3.3 million bank accounts and 5,000 credit card accounts.
4. County Complex
After years of planning and debate, land was cleared in July, and ground was officially broken in August for the new office complex on University Parkway.
The foundation for the complex has been laid and steel beams are being erected.
The 134,000-square-foot complex is expected to be complete in February 2014. The project is funded with a mixture of Capital Projects Sales Tax money and general obligation bonds.
When complete, the building will accommodate more than 200 employees and numerous departments, including Voter Registration and Elections, Registrar of Mesne Conveyance, Planning and Development, Finance, Tax Assessor, Information Technology, Public Works and Engineering and County Council offices and chambers.
5. Carlisle family
Aiken Public Safety officers shot and killed an Aiken man on May 17 who was believed to have killed his ex-wife in her home, then fired at officers who responded to her 911 pleas for help.
Officers found 68-year-old Lynn Carlisle dead inside her Cherry Hills Drive home just after 10:17 a.m. the morning of the shooting.
About a half dozen officers with a ballistic shield entered the front door of the home in search of the gunman and found Carlisle's ex-husband, 64-year-old Craig Jarvis, who then fired at the officers, authorities have said.
Officers then returned fire. Jarvis was shot; none of the officers were struck or injured. Jarvis was rushed to Georgia Health Sciences University, where he later died undergoing surgery for multiple gunshot wounds. A coroner determined that Jarvis killed his ex-wife, then shot himself before opening fire on the officers responding to his wife's 911 pleas.
Autopsy results could not show conclusively if Jarvis' death was the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound or from returned police gunfire.
Three of the Aiken Public Safety officers who entered the home – Capt. Marty Sawyer, Sgt. Craig Burgess and Officer Steve Miano – were awarded the Medal of Valor by the S.C. State Law Enforcement Officers Association in November for volunteering to enter the home.
6. Aiken Prep, Mead Hall merge into one school
Two historic private schools in Aiken reinvented themselves in 2012, with Mead Hall and Aiken Preparatory School merging to create a single school with two campuses.
Mead Hall, which was established in 1957, formally acquired Aiken Prep last summer. The combined programs are now the Mead Hall Episcopal School.
The Mead Hall site is now called the St. Thaddeus campus and is serving preschool and elementary grades. The other location, just a few blocks away, is now the Aiken Prep campus and provides grades sixth through 12. Kitty Gordon, Mead Hall's head of school, has retained that title for the combined program.
"We've been hearing from our parents for years that they would like for Mead Hall to offer (high school) grades," Gordon said last June. "They are now thrilled, and the community in general is very excited with what we are about to do. ... Mead Hall and Aiken Prep have a wonderful history and are linked by our love for children and a commitment to education."
Aiken Prep dates back to 1916 and for decades was a prominent boarding academy for boys through the ninth grade. Day school students were added in the 1950s. Girls were welcomed in 1989, followed by the addition of grades 4K through three. Boarding on campus was phased out in the late 1990s, and grades 10-12 were introduced.
Bob Harrington, the Head of School emeritus, was a campus fixture at Aiken Prep for more than 50 years. The timing for the merger was good for both schools, he said in June.
"With the economy, it has been quite a challenge for us," Harrington said when the merger was announced. "This will be a win-win situation. Mead Hall will get middle and high school students on the Aiken Prep campus, along with more campus space and a gym to use."
Lynn Caravello, Aiken Prep's board chair at the time of the merger, also acknowledged the financial struggles the school had been dealing with.
"We needed a healthier environment," she said. "Bringing the two schools together will give the newly formed school a much better enrollment and draw more families, as well."
The combined school program has done just that and has continued to add students through the first semester, Gordon said recently.
The merger efforts last spring and summer had been stressful, but exciting, said the St. Thaddeus rector, Grant Wiseman. He appreciated how passionate both boards were about trying to do the right thing and honor both schools. Wiseman and his wife, Heather, wanted their twin daughters to go to private school throughout their education.
"They're getting that now, and we couldn't ask for a better place to do that with these two schools coming together," Wiseman said.
7. SPCA gets new facility
In September, years of planning and hard work came to fruition when the Aiken SPCA's new facility opened its doors.
The SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare had its grand opening Sept. 30.
The physical building process began in May.
"Last weekend, years of planning and hard work by lots of people paid off with the grand opening of the new SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare," Gary Willoughby, president and CEO of the facility, wrote in October. "The building is beautiful, for sure, but the most important thing is the work that will go on inside."
The new animal adoption and welfare facility is a bigger, brighter and more modern home with substantial new capabilities – though it has a lot to live up to, as the previous Wire Road facility found homes for more than 20,000 animals in its three-decade history.
8. Tom Hallman retires
As former USC Aiken Chancellor Dr. Tom Hallman often pointed out, he arrived at the university in 1983 expecting to stay only three years.
Instead, he quickly emerged as a fixture at USCA, formally becoming chancellor in 2001. Hallman retired June 30, warmly giving way to Dr. Sandra Jordan, just the fourth chancellor in the university's 51-year history.
At a banquet for Hallman last May, University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides cited so many achievements during Hallman's tenure – seven U.S. News first-place rankings in the South; a total of 43 Magellan Research Scholars; three new academic programs, higher academic standards and the construction of two residence halls and the Convocation Center.
Hallman addressed the graduates at his final commencement program last May. Whatever they choose for work experience, he stressed the students needed to be a part of something larger than themselves. He encouraged the students to look for civic engagement and community service as part of their life's work.
Jordan started out as an art history teacher at Lander University. Even then, she also had an administrative role and found herself fascinated by higher education and the impact one could have at different levels. Previously, Jordan served as the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Georgia College & State University.
With her new role as USCA's chancellor, she oversees the efforts of other administrators and faculty and staff members. She finds joy and also challenges in working with alumni, community residents, students and their parents.
Even before she formally joined the USCA campus, Jordan described her focus on "visioning," a process of tapping into people throughout the campus and community to explore the university's goals. In September, the chancellor joined a group of more than 50 undergraduates to engage in a conversation about the university.
9. Laurens Street bridge repairs
The Laurens Street Bridge was completely replaced after a corner of the structure began sinking in April due to erosion from heavy rains, making it unsafe for drivers and pedestrians to cross.
The bridge was closed starting April 2 and re-opened on Oct. 5.
The replacement project was mostly covered by Federal Relief Funds. The project would have been 100 percent paid for by federal monies if it was completed within 180 days. Construction continued a few days after the deadline.
The project's final cost came in at approximately $2.5 million.
The S.C. Department of Transportation paid 20 percent of the remaining cost. At the cutoff date, there was about $30,000 worth of work left, meaning the state will have to pay out about $6,000 while federal funds will pick up the remaining $24,000.
10. Cracker Barrel opens
Cracker Barrel Restaurant and Country Store opened its doors on Jan. 30.
Two men, who identified themselves as Frank and Lloyd, arrived at the restaurant at 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 30, patiently waiting for the doors to open at 6 a.m., according to restaurant staff. The two were holding a sign that read, "First in line, first to dine" and were treated to a free breakfast.
Cracker Barrel has kept busy since then, as it was a highly anticipated restaurant by residents who waited several years for the eatery to come to Aiken.
Located at 2634 Whiskey Road, the construction of the restaurant was given the official thumbs up by City Council in December 2010. Construction began in late August of 2011.
The business brought about 185 jobs to Aiken.
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AIKEN STANDARD FILE PHOTO One of the first things visitors will see in the new Aiken SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare are spacious cat adoption rooms. No more confining wire cages. There are also cat colony rooms with access to open-air porches.×
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Weekend over — on to Chicago
Now that the Yankees are out of Baltimore, dropping two out of three before Andy Pettitte stopped the bleeding on Sunday — and isn't that a familiar theme? — it's time for Joe Girardi to re-evaluate a little.
I'm still not of the belief that Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy should be dropped from the rotation, as some are saying, but it's clear that they're not ready for prime time as currently comprised. You knew that at 21 and 23, respectively, they were going to struggle, but the hope must have been that they both wouldn't at the same time and for an extended period. That's why you saw the move they made, separating Hughes and Kennedy in the rotation to help save the bullpen.
Girardi believes there are still positive signs to be taken from the first few weeks but the key right now is for both of these guys to have confidence in their stuff and attack hitters without nibbling around the zone. It really does sound so easy when you're not standing 60 feet and six inches from a proven big league hitter. Once you're there, though, it's a whole different story. The sooner Hughes and Kennedy can both make the adjustments, the better off they'll be.
As far as Alex Rodriguez's injury, you just have to hope for the best. He had a strained hamstring last year that most people expected would become a DL stint and derail his MVP year. It turned out to just be a blip on the radar. Then again, even Derek Jeter missed six games with a quadriceps injury so you know it's going to at least be a little bit of time.
Bad timing, especially with the offense beginning to warm up. In case you didn't notice, I had the weekend [relatively] off up here in the tri-state area (got to hit Murray Hill on Friday; hiking in Harriman on Saturday. Variety.). I'm flying out to the Windy City on Monday and will be with the team in Chicago and Cleveland. Big trip ahead — time to pack.
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Living in the SF Bay Area I am a bit more tuned in to the team situation in regards to the A's, and Giants, and from what I have heard is that Thomas isn't a good fit with the A's at this point with Daric Barton and Mike Sweeney at 1B. Sweeney is hitting .275 at this time.
As Joe Morgan said, Giambi is hitting the ball very well and powerful, he just isn't hitting the gaps.
Franklin Thomas may be headed back to Oakland, this would mean Mike Sweeney, an average 1B would be on the market.
Giambi is a power threat but that's all he is. I believe his HR numbers will probably be all right by the end of the season, but he wastes too many at bats in between those home runs. I know he walks a lot and all that, but then he just clogs up the bases. The Yankees need hits. When there's a guy on second they need a hit. When there's a guy on third with less than 2 outs, we need someone who has a chance of making good contact. Unfortunately right now Giambi doesn't show signs of being that guy again.
I agree….Moeller is history.
Giambi is a power threat and will take off. Duncan is not coming back for a while, Ensburglar could get some starts at first.
I don't think Moeller will keep hitting, he never been much of a hitter in his career. I think you keep Posada, and Molina behind the plate. Whatever you lose in Moeller will be more than made up for in both Posada, and Molina. I only see Posada back at 1B if things really start getting desperate at that position. In short, Moeller goes back down.
I don't think this team can afford to have 3 starters offensively at the same time. I'm not worried about Cano at all, Damon could still turn it around so that leaves Giambi as the only one who should be targeted for a change. I haven't seen anything positive offensively from Giambi as a starter. I wouldn't be surprised to see Duncan up fairly soon if Giambi continues to struggle. Gonzalez is strictly a middle infielder at this point, and Ensberg is more of a 3B. I don't know if it's very wise to put 3 hitters who are struggling back-to-back in the lineup either.
Here's a question for the true Yankees's fans. If Chad Moeller keeps hitting, what do you do?
A. Send him back to triple A.
B. Cut Molina.
C. Move Posada to 1B.
D. Keep 3 catchers with Posada DH'ing.
The only problem I see with that is Giambi says he's more comfortable hitting (and his career stats back it up) when he's playing in the field. he says he has a hard time staying in the game intensity-wise when he DH's (and I've heard that from many former fielders turned DH's). I think he needs to be dropped in the lineup (Girardi cannot be stuck on Giambi's name and old stats, he's a declining player). I think the bottom three have to be Giambi, Cano, and Damon. Cano will hit .300 this season, Abreau made the turnaround so will Robbie, and Damon will bat .275-ish. Melky is a leadoff guy this year, decent speed, good OBP/BA and he's beginning to show borderline power. I'm still glad we didn't make the Johan deal regardless of Phil's and Ian's struggles. Hopefully one of them will turn it around soon, we need them to.
Duncan is not coming back until mid season. We have Gonzalez and Ensburglar, no more infielders are coming up unless we have an injury. Duncan could play outfield if needed but we need more roster spots for pitching right now.
G has done well defensively and put him back at DH, Damon or Sui would need to be at first (scary thought). Or one of them would be benched (or Carbera).
"G" hasn't been doing a good at either. He should sit for a while and give 1st to Duncan and DH to someone that can hit their weigh. I agree we should rid ourselves of Betimit. Gonz should remain our backup IF.
I am not concerned with G, Cano, Abeu or Damon, they are second half players.
All that being said Ian Kennadia is not yet a big league pitcher, if he continues to get shelled, he never will be. Hughes will turn things around at the back end of the rotation and will become a future 1,2 or 3.
I also feel the best way to get Giambi going is to change his role and make him more of a DH, at least that way he can focus more on his offensive problems. He may be concentrating too much on his defense right now, that's what may be hurting him.
I think he would be moved in a package deal not by himself. The Yankees were high on him and no doubt other teams still are. Although, he has done nothing to show he's an everyday player.
I just don't think the Yanks can move him since he can't hit. At best he is a late inning defensive replacement or a pinch runner. What team would give up any talent for that? The Yanks might just release him.
Matt, you were right about Betemit, we gave him every chance, Gonzalez is our guy now. I still think we will move Betemit.
Glad to have Arod instead of Tejada. Tejada is getting deported now?
If you're going to take to old farts who aren't even pitching any more over 2 injured pitcher and one who isn't in the majors anymore, then we may as well go with Guidry, and Whitey Ford over the beer-guzzler, and "The Savior".
I wouldn't send Kennedy to the pen, yet. He needs more of a chance to work through his growing pains as does
Hughes. I think Garcia is hurt right now, so who would the Yanks get to replace Kennedy in the rotation? Darrell Rasner? He's having a great season in the minors, but could just be another Igawa, very good at the minor league level, and horrible at the major league level, as he has never shown anything in the majors.
No one wants that beer-guzzling hack Wells on this team, that would be as bad as having that roid-head Roger "The Savior" Clemens back, neither is going to happen, fortunately.
I heard David Cone say that Mussina has been mentoring Phil and Ian this season. They pitched alright last season before Mussina started rotting their brains with bad advice. And I'm glad the Yankees are playing the White Sox, I LOVE watching Jim Thome bat, he has the hardest swing in the majors, well him and Dustin Pedroia.
Look I'm not either one of these is destined to be as solid as Pettitte, but I am saying that we have no clue whatsoever about either one. The gamble here is that we will only know at the end of the year, and that's not even certain. If they really aren't anything special, then you wasted a year on them and probably miss the playoffs. If they are solid then they'll straighten themselves out and the Yankees have a bright future. Point is know one knows how it'll pan out yet.
Actually, I seem to recall another home-grown Yankee pitcher struggling in his first season. He was always up and down. He gave up way too many walks. Eventually he found his stride that year though. I believe his name was Andy Pettitte. Guess it's a good thing the organization showed patience in him.
Hughes and Kennedy will be fine when they get more experience. The question is how much, how long, and will the Yankees be able to compete for the division with two pitchers going through growing pains?
Oh and I was the one who said Matsui was doing "ok" this year. Admittedly so, he is doing way better than ok.
I'm ok with all that lineup Chaz. Although, in Damon's first year with the Yankees he probably the BEST leadoff hitter in baseball. He hit .285, 24 HRs, 80 RBIs. From a leadoff guy that's outstanding. His next year (last year) wasn't bad since his OBP was still .351, however his slugging went down dramatically (from .482 to .396). Now this year he's been pretty rough, but I think the way we think about has to do with a steady decline we've seen from him as a Yankee. Unfortunately he's not getting any younger, and the decline will probably continue. Yet another reason to go with your lineup.
Damon, IMO, is the worst leadoff hitter in the majors. He has done NOTHING since becoming a Yankee besides disappoint me. That dinger he hit in last year's playoffs has been IT. On that note, we don't need power from him anyway. We need him to set the table. Right now, Jeter is killing the ball, and has no runner to advance until Cabrera hits something in the late innings. For now, I say we move Damon into the 9 spot, and bring Cabrera up to lead off.
Cabrera (.281)
Jeter (.309)
Abreu (.306)
A-Rod (.308) [Ensburg (.333) while A-Rod is down)
Matsui (.323) – who said he was doing "OK"? He's killing it.
Giambi (.109) [Duncan (.295 at SWB) against lefties] – Giambi here just so we don't have 3 lefties in a row)
Posada (.261)
Cano (.169)
Damon (.215)
That's just to help help the younger guys in the rotation. After that, uh…….WE NEED TO START HITTING THE DAMN BALL!
Bruney has earned the benefit of the doubt until he loses it. He came in this year in good shape, he's throwing in the mid 90's for strikes. Bpark, it's the offense right now that is killing us. This club should be scoring 8 runs a night and we can barely manage 3.
For once I will actually agree with that myopic known as jasper…..in part. ESPN kisses the butt of whoever is winning. They are the crowned kings of the flavor of the month club. The worst of the bunch, IMO, is Steve Phillips. This man's voice makes me want to drive to CN and slap the taste out of his mouth. I think my favorite guy is Kruk. I liked Harold Reynolds when he was there.
I think one solution we have is to place Kennedy in the bullpen and have him come out for spot starts. Then, move Hughes to the number 5 spot. After we do that, and this may be a controversial move, sign Freddy Garcia and slot him in the 4 hole. I'm sure he's not going to give us what he gave Seattle or Chicago, but I know he can deliver more than he gave Philly. What do you guys think?
I agree that Bruney can be wild but he has improved significantly over last year. And at 26 is still on the young side.
As proof our my above ascertion that our O is the issue this season I offer the following:
In that game against KC that Farnsworth gave up 2 in 2? He didn't lose the game for us. We had 7 hits and were shut out, 4-0.
It's tough how the lefties are killing us with the slow starts once again. I mean Arod's off to a decent start and Jeter is so far fulfilling Arod's prophecy of an MVP for him this year. Molina, Moeller, Gonzalez, Ensberg. These guys are doing great so far. Then you have the lefties…
I mean Matsui and Abreu have been ok so far, but after that it's been a disaster.
Damon .215 (hopefully showing signs of life at least)
Cano .169
Giambi .109
I don't care how well the other guys hit, it's tough to get a lineup clicking when you have three automatic outs all from the same side. How's a manager supposed to separate them while keeping the other guys hot?
I gotta disagree about Moneyman's lack of vision on finding a good setup guy. I've always maintained that if you are GOOD and have more than 3 pitches, you start. If you have a phenomal out pitch (like, say, a cut fastball) and a good set-up pitch, you close. Otherwise you fall into that quagmire that is middle-relief. There really is no such thing as signing a good set-up man because generally if you are one teams good set-up man, you are another's closer. Set up men are made, not born as in you just find yourself throwing the ball really well, holding leads for an inning or so, throwing K's and all of a sudden you find your call coming the top of the 7th with 2 out and men on or in the top of the 8th, consistently.
Bpark – Cut Bruney??? Ummm…. In case you hadn't noticed he is one of the bright spots in our pen this season. In fact, between he and Traber, our short relief doesn't look that bad at all.
Bruney is 1-0, 1.87 in 11 innings, 11k's.
Traber is 0-0, 2.57 in 7 innings, 5k's.
Mo is 0-0, 0.00 in 7 innings, 8k's.
Even Ohledorf is holding his own at 0-0, 3.77, 13k's in 14 innings. And as much as we've all ragged on Farsnworth, he's ACTUALLY pitching well. With the exception of 2 runs in 2 innings against KC, he has given up a run against TB and a run against Boston. 4 runs in 8.1 innings with 8k's and 2bb. We would have KILLED for a pen that looked like that this time last year…..
No. Our 'pen isn't the culprit this year. Even our SP hasn't been atrocious with only a couple exceptions. It's our O that has hurt us. With 3 of our 5 starters we know EXACTLY what we are going to get, start in and start out. Yes, each will struggle at times but we know that Wang and Pettite will have mid-upper 3 era's while Moose will be a point higher. Score 3-5 runs a game? With our "lineup"? It SHOULD be a no-brainer. Afterall, we're we the lineup that was going to score 1000 runs last season?? Where the heck are THEY?? Our SP is giving us opportunities to win and the 'pen is holding on to those opportunities. But we still aren't scoring runs.
They definitely have the talent. I was actually watching John Kruk (another ESPN genius) last night and he was saying the usual cliches "we don't know if these kids can be successful on the major league level," etc. Actually, we DO know they can be successful. Last year Kennedy started three games and had a 1.89 ERA. Hughes almost pitched a no-hitter and was probably our best starter against the Indians in the post season. Our problem isn't that we don't know whether they can pitch. Our problem is that we have to see how they do over the course of a season.
YANKEES MINOR LEAGUE SCOREBOARD April 21, 2008
Rochester (Twins) 0
Scranton/WB 3
W: D. Rasner (3-0, 0.72); L: G. Perkins (0-1, 4.26); SV: J. Veras (5)
HR: SWB: J. Lane (6).
Trenton 4
Binghamton (Mets) 5
W: S. Aguilar (1-0, 2.50); L: B. Hall (0-1, 4.70)
HR: TRE: M. Carson (3), P. Pilittere (1).
Tampa 0
Clearwater (Phillies) 6
W: C. Monasterios (2-2, 2.81); L: R. Pope (1-2, 1.89)
HR: None.
Charleston 7
Columbus (Rays) 2
W: N. Castillo (3-0, 2.28); L: G. Gibson (0-3, 8.64)
HR: COL: M. McCormick (1).
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The thing that gets me is that Kennedy and Hughes pitched well before so it's not like like they don't have the talent.
Yeah, he's definitely just a #5 at this point. He has been the third best starting pitcher so far, but that doesn't mean he's the #3. Like I've said before, he's actually fine as #5, but he's a pretty crappy #3.
Also, there is no way Messina is a #3 starter on this team regardless of whether there are two pitchers struggling or not. He's nothing more than a #5 pitcher.
Bet "I'll make you guys puke again, if I'm still with this team until the All-Star break"amit has no trade value whatsoever. He has no role on this team, and is an unproductive hitter. The Yanks should just cut him, period. He would be a waste of a roster spot at the major and minor league levels. Duncan has far more talent than him, don't be surprised to see him up soon to help inject some life into this dead offense. A team would be absolute suckers to give something up for that no talent. OOOOOPPPPPSSS!!!! The Yanks already fit that description.
Messina is no innings eater, far from it. He can barely make it to the 6th inning, if anyone needs to be demoted it's him. He's also no mentor so the younger pitchers shouldn't be listening to him.
MSN: Yankees looking for starting pitching via trade. I bet Betemit is part of the bait for a back of the rotation guy. Ian Kennadia, go work on somethings in Scranton where you should have started this season.
ESPN has yet to recover from the endorsement TI gave them and then TI now stands accused of attemting to purchase military weapons from federal agents.
Actually ldcjasper does bring up a great point. Being a lifelong Yankee I was STILL annoyed at all the ESPN butt-kissing they did with the Yankees. It's like they're that annoying little kid on the schoolyard who keeps trying to be friends with whoever's the popular kid at that moment. Of course, this annoying little kid called ESPN reaches millions and millions of viewers so they also start feeling very self-important.
Gagne helped the Red Sox win the World Series! You know, that 6.75 ERA was the most important reason they won. That's why Buster Olney was right. I mean sure, maybe this year we'd no longer have two possible future stars of the franchise, but at least we would have had a reliever with a 6.75 last year.
A) ESPN is full of great analysts
B) ESPN is full of great analysts who live and work for Urine-Nation.
Way to go Busta, give up our starting centerfielder for a guy who is in the final year of his deal, a guy who blew more saves last year than Pavano had injuries.
Busta criticizes us for every trade we pass on. He said we should have given up Melky or Gardener and Kennedy for Gagne, what did Gagne do last year?
They faced out Tim Kirkjan with Busta and Phillips.
Looks like Clemens will turn down any overtures from the Astros and retire, he won't pitch for a losing team and he won't pitch for the Yankees or Red Sox because neither wants him. Stay Tuned Boston could bring him in briefly to close out his career as a reliever.
i like buster onley because he picked the yankees to win the world series the past seven years. wow what a boston homer, oops he was a beat writer for the yankees. how soon we forget. it is funny that no one was tired of all the butt kissing when the yanks were winning the titles. i understand that was a long time ago.
Yeah. I used to be annoyed by Morgan but somehow I have come to respect his un-ESPN like qualities. He might be my favorite one for that very reason.
I like all the ESPN guy because they are proud of their membership in urine-nation. So proud that they booted Harold Reynolds from this club. I like Joe Morgan the best and I don't believe he is a member of this urine-nation ESPN creation.
Peter Gammons. I tire quickly of the constant butt-kissing of Barry Bonds, the Red Sox, and any team that he feels has "some good young ball-players" (i.e. Cleveland, Colorado, and ALWAYS the Twins). I'm also curious why he hasn't talked about his many predictions of Bobby Crosby being the next Jeter and multiple MVP winner.
All right, time for the fun question of the evening. Who's your least favorite ESPN baseball guy and why?
YANKEES MINOR LEAGUE SCOREBOARD April 21, 2008
Rochester (Twins)
Scranton/WB 7PM
Trenton 6:35PM
Binghamton (Mets)
Tampa 7PM
Clearwater (Phillies)
Charleston 7PM
Columbus (Rays)
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YANKEES MINOR LEAGUE SCOREBOARD April 20,2008
Rochester (Twins) 7
Scranton/WB 4
W: C. Cali (2-0, 2.08); L: C. Britton (2-1, 2.70); SV: B. Korecky (4)
HR: ROC: J. Morales (1), J. Pridie (1).
Trenton 4
New Britain (Twins) 5 (12)
W: K. Aselton (1-0, 1.13); L: J. Schmidt (1-1, 1.35)
HR: NBR: E. Lis (1), D. Martin (1).
Tampa 3
Clearwater (Phillies) 0
W: G. Duff (1-1, 4.09); L: D. Byrd (0-2, 6.59); SV: J. Hovis (1)
HR: None.
Charleston 11
Columbus (Rays) 7
W: J. Heredia (2-0, 3.92); L: A. Cobb (2-2, 2.45); SV: J. Stephens (1)
HR: CHA: A. Almonte 2 (3), W. Rufino (2). COL: C. Cipriano (3), H. Wrigley (1).
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I hope Pavano starts for us. I for one saw him pitch several years ago and he really was…well…he was bad that day, but I saw him pitch later and he was…hmm…well he was bad that day too. But then I think about all the games he's pitched over the last few years and…darn…I guess he hasn't pitched that many. Oh well, we still love you Carl!
Hank is treating Cash like George did Torre but Torre was the manager not the GM.
Gonzalez is the young shortstop who got a big 8th inning hit against Boston on sunday night baseball.
P.P.S. Hank needs to shut his mouth unless he is willing to fire Cashman. If he is gonna allow Cashman to be in charge of personnel, he needs to atleast agree with Cash in public. It is complete nonsense that they would make conflicting statements within 24 hours. That has all the signs of a power struggle and one which Cash should not participate in and should resign immediately.
P.S. Trashcan is unlikely to come up anytime soon. Joe Morgan says we are very high on Gonzalez right now.
Ian Kennadia needs to be optioned to triple A immediately before his confidence doesn't return ever. Ian Kennadia is in danger of becoming baseball's Bryant Westbrook (a high paid free agent corner who got burned so bad he never played again after about 2 games with the Cowboys).
Right now Mussina is our 3rd best pitcher, Hughes is at best a #4 though I expect him to pick up. If he doesn't he will be seen as a back end of the rotation guy.
Wilson Betemit has played his last game for the Yankees or any minor league affiliate. He is on the DL while his trade value is being investigated.
I still say cut Bruney, Karstens and Henn.
mussina had 1 terrible start it happens….last time i checked he has been doing better than hughes and IK and he can barely hit 87, moose's job is to chew up innings to atleast the 6th and only allow 4 or under in runs…the offense needs to produce these runs, we do not have a 100 mil infield for nothing
Now that I think about it, if Arod goes down for anytime whatsoever, I think we HAVE to bring Duncan back up. We'll need another righty and one with power wouldn't hurt. Then hopefully Duncan will hit 84 home runs and Joe will have no choice but to bench Giambi. You watch. It'll happen. 84 home runs.
We don't know what to expect from Chamberlain as a starter, but again, it's better to find out earlier rather than later. One thing is for sure , the longer he stays in the pen, the more his development as a starter is slowed. I think he definitely has the ability as a starter, and will be one eventually.
You are all right, We don't need an ace. What we need is more consistency with the pitchers we have. Joba has been great, but will he do be able to do the same as a starter remains to be seen. Throwing in the hi 90s for one inning is not as difficult to do the same over 6 or more innings, We tend to forget he's only a year out of school. Are we expecting too much from our younguns? They really need more time to establish themselves and I believe we can expect big things from them in the near future.
What I'd like to see is Giradi getting Giambi & Mussina and talking to them as th how you want them to perform. Giambi
should be told that he will sit until he learns how to hit to the opposite field. His average is to say the least pathetic. If he's to help the team we need him to drive in some runs going the other way….. Moose, If he doesn't use his experience to get people out, (He still thinks he's 30) He will be put into the pen. I don't think you ask him what he'd like to do, Joe should tell him exactly what he wants and expects from him. This veteran crap must stop. Lets bring Duncan up and put rim at 1st, We don't need a bat in the lineup or DH that is hurting the whole team. We are averaging less than 4 runs a game and we won't win that way, it's putting more pressure on our insecure pitchers.
Again, the reason those Yankee teams were so successful was because it was a well-balanced team of offense, and pitching, a solid pen with Wetteland, Rivera,Nelson etc. Also a smattering of decent defense. This team isn't going to win without one or the other, right now it has neither.
Who the heck cares about Pavano?
Again, well said , elf. We don't know.That's the risk you take with so many young guys all at once.
I don't know the baseball future of Carl Pavano but he'll always be in our hearts. We miss you Carl!
What we need is pitchers who actually show up for the playoffs. THAT is what we've been lacking.
I think with this rotation we don't actually KNOW what'll happen. I think there's a chance they could all turn out to be great, and I think there's a chance the rotation could get killed. But IF the young guys pan out, then we're starting to get back to those rotations we're all talking about here. It's asking a lot, but it'll also give a lot back (like number 27 hopefully).
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See that post. Stats don't lie. We've won 20 of our 26 titles on the strength of our ability to score.
With such a rotation we'll win a lot of games than get creamed in the post season.
Our lineup can beat up weak teams and no.5 starters on stronger teams. But in October, against a top pitcher almost every game, the best lineup can get shut down. We need good pitching to keep us in low scoring games if we are going to win World Series no.27
Doesn't have to be Santana or Beckett, but guys like Pettite and Cone who were good enough in those ames. Pettite is still a fine pitcher in October, and hopefully our young core will be when the time comes.
So, basically we have Hank calling Cashman an idiot? I'll be damned, I'm really starting to like Hank again. He's got a big mouth and he's not scared to run it. Cashman should've been fired for not chasing a setup guy to replace Chamberlain in the off-season. It's not like we don't have some trading chips to use. Mix in a good deal for once, Cash. It's not like you have to give up the entire farm t get a good setup man. A few 2nd tier prospects and call it a day.
If Nola Ryan had been a Yankee, he would've won 450 games in his career. That low career ERA with a linep giving him 6 runs every start? DUDE.
Fellas, RARELY has ANY Yankee team had a domiant "ace" and a lights out starting rotation. I say this about 20 times per week, but we aren't called the Bronx Bombers for nothing. All's this Yankee lineup needs is a rotation that averages around 6.0 innings per game, and has an ERA around 4.00. If we have that rotation and a robust bullpen we win 110 games and a 27th world title. Simple.
If you take both Mussina and Pettitte over the years, they show that just consistently keeping their teams in the games will yield more wins. Well, at least with good teams, heh. Nolan Ryan is reading this and wishing he pitched for those Yankee teams.
I agree with you about the whole "ace" thing. That's one of the reasons why I was against the Santana deal from the start. Having a pitcher like him would make the Yankees a better team, but he doesn't guarantee anything. He is only one player who would take the field once every 5 days.
Those other Yankees teams you mentioned didn't need a true "ace" to be successful. Those teams were well-balanced teams who could rely on solid pitching, and good offense who could rely on small ball as well to win. So teams don't need a "true ace" to win.
I can live with that. I think that'll show whether Ohlendorf can take the pressure of being "that guy." It's a gamble, but if it works out, that'll be a HUGE step forward.
As I've said before many times, the first half of the season is the best time to find out if he can be a starter or not, especially with the current starters have been pitching. At the present time he is being wasted in the pen, as he hasn't pitched in any significant situation in a while regardless of the fact he has been away for a while, he still wouldn't have pitched in a setup situation because the starters have been mediocre at best, and the pen has been shaky at best, and inconsistent at worst. Have Ohlendorff take his spot as the setup man for now. This staff desperately needs to have a pitcher who can shut down opponents and has the ability to put hitters away. IF Chamberlain fails as a starter move him back to the pen, waiting until the second half of the season when games count would be foolish.
Also, I'm tired of this whole "we need an ace" stuff. Here are the pitching staffs of those late 90s teams. Rarely do you find an "ace." What you find more often are 4-5 guys who are all solid. That way, any given day one of them has a good chance of pitching a good one.
1996 – Pettitte (3.87), Key (4.68), Rodgers (4.68), Gooden (5.01), Cone (2.88)
1997 – Same guys, minus Key, plus Wells (4.21)
1998 – Same guys, minus Gooden and Rodgers, plus Irabu (4.06) and El Duque (3.13)
1999 – Same guys, minus Wells, plus Clemens (4.60)
2000 – Same guys, minus Irabu, plus Neagle (5.81)
I personally think Joba should be in the bullpen for now but I'm by no means opposed to making a starter. For me, all it would take is for two guys to really step up and show they can be consistent, shut down guys out of the bullpen. So far this season both Bruney and Ohlendorf have stepped up and if I get the feeling they're going to continue that way then by all means get Joba into the rotation. I'm still not completely sold on those two guys just yet which is why I'm still slightly on the "Joba in the bullpen" side of the spectrum. I also think Hank is going about it all wrong because he's now calling "idiots" for doing something that actually makes a lot of sense (umm, the Yankees would NOT have made the playoffs without Joba in the 'pen last year), AND, this is the big one, we still don't know exactly what Joba will be as a starter. Do I think he'll be good? Oh yeah. But I don't KNOW that and I do KNOW he's lights out out of the 'pen (but then the flipside of that is of course you can try him as a starter and if that doesn't work put him back in the 'pen). I think my big problem with Hank is when he said he needs to be our "Beckett." That's just ridiculous. Beckett has over 6 years experience and has proven that when healthy he is one of the elite pitchers in the game. How's about we think of Joba as a possible "solid addition to the rotation" and not the next Beckett.
Looks like Hank is finally seeing things the way I have for awhile when it comes to Chamberlain:
Hank Steinbrenner has also been looking on, and it's a setup that the Yankees' co-chairman wants to change immediately. Steinbrenner told The New York Times on Sunday that the club should move Chamberlain into the rotation as soon as possible.
"I want him as a starter and so does everyone else, including him, and that is what we are working toward and we need him there now," Steinbrenner told the newspaper. "There is no question about it, you don't have a guy with a 100-mile-per-hour fastball and keep him as a setup guy. You just don't do that. You have to be an idiot to do that."
Like I said in a previous post, if things remain shaky for the starting rotation for a while, I wouldn't be surprised to Chamberlain in the rotation to shake things up, and hopefully prvide some solid if not dominant pitching in the rotation. The way Hughes, and Kennedy have been pitching and how infrequestnly Chamberlain has pitched I wouldn't even worry about limiting their innings. The Yanks could replace Chamberlain with Ohlendorff as the setup man. With his stuff, he is more than capable of doing a good job in that role.
Ensburg has proven to be a solid spot starter and can fill in for Arod for a couple of days. Betemit should be in AA let alone AAA, he's pure garbage. I have to wonder how soon Joba finds himself toeing the rubber in the 1st inning, and when he does if that drops Moose into a long reliever spot. I can see that happening and Ohlendorff taking over Joba's role, even Bruney. The pen has been tested and overall has held it's own, I can't think of a game so far in this young season that our starter pitched lights out and the pen stunk up the place, it seemed like when the pen stunk everybody else did too. Hopefully the Yanks can turn things around and other teams finish off the Sox please, four come-from-behind wins in a week after the 7th inning?!? Thats plain stupid FINISH A GAME OUT!
I wonder if Farnsworth has any trade value at this point. It's hoping for a lot but anyone sees any team taking him at the deadline?
When Betamit comes back from his DL assignment he should be sent to the minors. I'd hate for him to take a roster spot away from someone who can actually help this team. To think we gave up Scott Proctor for this guy.
Remember when Arod opted out and Cashman's quote was "hello Wilson Betemit." We all kind of chuckled back then, but how scary does that sound now?!
Chaz, I think the thing we're all forgetting about (myself included) is that they just played 20 straight games with basically no sleep thanks to the horrible scheduling. That, along with the fact that Arod and Jeter are two of the biggest hustlers I've ever seen (who says $20 million spoils you), is just asking for something like this. It's really unfortunate because when I first saw the schedule I first thought to myself "wow, that'll be tough. I hope they can get through it." I didn't think for one bit that it would possibly cause injuries. Now that I look back at it I kinda feel stupid, heh. Let's just hope this isn't too bad and Arod misses only a few.
are these good stats for a High School Junior (he is 17). He plays short stop and is a very good defensive short stop, but he is also a pitcher. Check out the pitchig stats:
Batting Stats:
Games: 7, AB: 20, H: 9, R: 11, RBI: 7, BB: 9, SO: 1, SB: 16
Pitching Stats:
Wins: 2, Loss: 0, Saves: 1, ERA: 0, Inn: 12.1, H: 4, R: 3, ER: 0, BB: 9, SO: 24
So, let me get this straight. We had to suffer from 750 different hamstring injuries last season, and we are going to have to suffer through the same for the quad now? Is it going to just move around the leg? Are we going to encounter a rash of calf injuries in 2009? Who is conditioning these guys, Helga from Sweden? Mix in some stretches before the game, Bombers. 1 is unfortunate, 2 is coincedence, 3 is a pattern. If one more roster member has a quad problem, it's time to fire a trainer or 10.
IPK and Hughes are being asked to do a whole lot. While I think they will be OK, even great, by year's end, they are sure stinking up the place right now. We need to get these guys going. I think the easiest way to do that is bring in a veteran starter that can come off the bench and take innings from these kids if they aren't getting it done. At least then if they get lit up, we aren't using 5 relievers per game to keep in the game. Or, we can take IPK and put him in that long relief role, and add a new number 5 to the rotation. Either way, we needn't panic and give up on these 2 kids. They are still the future of our rotation.


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Anybody see the primeticket teaser for this game during the Boston game?
Kudos to their voiceover guy for not cracking up.
I hope Nick Young gets the Kobe beat out of him today,as he has turned into Kobe .05....the Black Hole redux.
Wonder how angry the Lakers fans will be when they turn up and see for real their precious yellow toilet paper,err banners, are covered up.
The thing is, we know Nick can get H-O-T...and he'll be extra motivated tonight. We have to make sure that won't matter.
Clippers need to dominate the Lakers tonight. With JJ back, I hope the Clippers start out with a bang!
Just have to contest their 3's... they've got literally nothing else offensively, and they can't defend for sh*t.
Good. We need to crush these em effers for what they did to us in game 1.
Is that for sure about Redick?
Why is his arms super dark. Did it get hairy from the cast or is that tattoos lol
Ah youth (JJ),I broke my wrist 8 years ago,still doesn't work right. NBA rehab vs HMO rehab. (and 30 years of extra age)
We need to beat these guy into the ground,then into the underground, then into the earth's core. Then out the other side (wherever that would be)
Lol yeah good point I don't know- maybe the photo filter they used exaggerated the arm hair?
J.J. Redick has Robin Williams arms now.
Gotta beat them by 30 and prove opener was a fluke.
Blake Griffin is 8th on the MVP ladder. I've never been more proud in my entire life.
Just beat the Lakers! I don't care how they do it, as long they beat them and not be embarrassed like the season opener, I'll be a happy man.
ill be there tonight... payback time
same here. I don't want to just win I want a blow out. one where all their fans leave super early
Just shows how much he has improved.
Found these quotes by Kris Humphries funny
Gary Washburn: Kris Humphries on dunk by Blake Griffin: "We're still debating if that's actually a dunk when you don't touch the rim at all."
Gary Washburn: Humphries on Griffin: "It was like a volleyball play. Obviously he makes those kind of plays if you come late defensively"
A blowout would be great, but as long as we keep stacking up the W's against inferior opponents with CP3 out - especially division games - I'll be happy.
Where the hell did this "You have to touch the rim" come from? They said the same about the Perkins one. Howard's superman one even won the dunk contest... easily.
If anything, it's even more impressive to throw it down when you're not even close enough to touch the rim.
It's like saying "That wasn't actually a 3-point shot because he made it from the backcourt".
Since it wasn't actually a "dunk" per se, we'll need to invent a new category of shot just for Blake... my suggestion is a "castration".
Keep krying, Kris.
I heard it was like Blake was Zeus throwing down thunderbolts through the hoop while flying over Kris on SportsNation or something like that.
We should win this game without JJ playing well. He should have some rust,
not to mention he broke his shooting hand so he may require
6-10 games to get back into the rythym he was in Pre-injury.
I agree with @ClipperPostman, what we get from JJ should be a bonus. I do think it will take him a few games maybe closer to 6 since it was his hand he probably stayed in decent shape, but that is a good estimation.
His shot might take time, but I think we really miss his off ball movement which forces his defender to chase him around and not help with anyone else. We also saw all his movement really tire guys out like Harden who don't seem to like to play both sides of the ball.
I do hope we stomp them, with everyone especially Blake and DJ having monster games.
should just call it the superman dunk or for Blake the Thor hammer toss.
Hopefully Blake lays down a Thunderbolt on Pau tonight.
good news is that our schedule is soft all the way through January 30. a good win % is attainable
Clippers -10. Let's get a win tonight boys by what ever point spread necessary.
I'm thinking it's DJ's turn tonight.
Thunderbolt...I like it!
Is out team doing the nickname thing?
ESPN Countdown crew giving Blake some major props.
We definitely need to shut down Young. ...I can't stand him now. He has been non stop disrespectful towards the clippers AND clipper nation! His mouth has been like diarrhea!! I say we throw Barnes on him early. ... throw him off. .. get him out of his game.
Does anybody know if Xavier Henry is back yet?? (Gotta keep him under control also if so)
I agree was sad how Young flipped on us. Maybe he was low key upset we did not bring him back and got Crawford but as a Sixer we showed him love when he came to Staples.
Wooooo J J is back baby!!!11!!
Damn. I guess the nickname thing is only for the Heat-Nets game. I sure was hoping to see names like THE BLAKE SHOW and J CROSSOVER on the back of our jerseys tonight!
Hopefully this game is much like the last 2 where we come out with massive amounts of energy and take it to the Lakers from the get go.. The starts we have had have been essential in our last 3 games.
The first one we came out flat and got beat up like a hanging piece of cow meat in a rocky balboa movie. The last 2 we came out on a mission and really set the tone for the wins hopefully tonight is like the latter
I agree. They look so much better when they come out with energy (especially on defense)
Clipper better beat the Lakers ass.
That's all folk's
Arash Markazi: Doc said Hedo Turkoglu looked good and his workout and was interested in signing him but gave no timetable.
Do you think they are waiting to see what Bynum does first?
Hope to hell they are. I'm sure Hedo's not on any Hot List by many GM's.
Looks like JJ is starting tonight:
Clippers win to gain a little separation from Golden State and Houston! If Golden State loses to the Celtics!
Yes go clippers beat the fakers ass !!
For anyone who needs to know, the game is starting on ESPN West right now, probably until the Heat game ends.
And of course the Lakers are hitting their shots.
Damn JJ! We have so missed you buddy!! LOOKING GOOD


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Henri Nouwen, one of the most influential writers on prayer and the spiritual life in this generation, once said that when we let God's love "speak within us, we are led into places where we often would rather not go." That is exactly where we find Jesus in the eleventh chapter of John. He is on the way to Bethany, to stand beside the grave of his friend, Lazarus. John records that Jesus loved Lazarus, along with his sisters. When Mary and Martha, the dead man's sisters, meet him along the way, the scene is filled with the full range of human emotions.
When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, while Mary stayed at home. I picture her falling into Jesus' arms, pounding on his chest, sobbing "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." A few minutes later, Mary comes with the same words: she knelt at his feet and said to him, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." It is the anguished cry of every broken heart that feels the absence of God at the place of death. It comes up out of the broken places within us when love takes us to a place we'd rather not go.
And listen to the way John describes Jesus' response: "When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved."
The Greek words are very visceral terms. They describe the gut-wrenching emotion that ties your innards in a knot. It's the kind of feeling that grabs you in the pit of your stomach and won't let you go. It is the kind of sorrow that goes too deep for words. And Jesus felt it all. Then Jesus asked: "Where have you laid him?" They said to him, "Come and see."
We've encountered that phrase before in John's gospel. Back at the very beginning, just after his baptism, Jesus' first invitation to his first disciples was, "Come and see." We heard it again when the woman at the well told all of her neighbors, "Come and see the one who told me everything I had ever done."
In John's gospel, "Come and see" is the invitation to every one of us to come and see who Jesus is. Come and see the light that shines in the darkness. Come and see the Word made flesh. Come and see this Jesus who is "the resurrection and the life." Come and see the one who came, John said, so that we might have life and have it abundantly. "Come and see" is the invitation for each of us to find eternal life through Christ.
But now, the invitation turns in the opposite direction. With the cross looming on the horizon, the invitation is to Jesus. Pointing a bony finger toward the tomb of Lazarus, the people say, "Lord, come and see." Come and see the full reality of what it means to be finite, mortal, human creatures. Lord, come and see for yourself the awesome reality of death. Come with us to the tomb.
The most astonishing affirmation of the gospel of John is that the one whom John declares to be the source of all life, the one through whom all things came into being, the one who is the tangible expression of the infinite life of God, chooses to go with us to the tomb. He walks with us all the way to death. The love of God takes him to the place where none of us would rather go.
As Jesus looks directly into the face of death, John records the shortest verse in the Bible. Now, this will be on the test. Someone, someday is going to ask you – it might even be in "Trivial Pursuit" – the shortest verse in the Bible. It is John 11:35, just two words which may be one of the most profound affirmations in Scripture: "Jesus wept."
Every year around this time my family remembers another March and a 16-year-old kid named Kevin. He was a skate-boarding, laughter-addicted, day-brightener of the first order. The car in which he was riding flipped over, and he was killed instantly. Searching for a way through the loss, I reread the first sermon William Sloan Coffin preached at the Riverside Church in New York City after his 24-year-old son, Alex, died when his car skidded off the highway and into Boston Harbor. Coffin wrote a line which has become a central part of my faith at times like these: "My consolation lies in knowing that it was not the will of God that Alex die; that when the waves closed over the sinking car, God's heart was the first of all our hearts to break."
To watch Jesus weep beside Lazarus' tomb is to know that whenever we confront the awesome power of death, God's heart is always the first and greatest of all our hearts to break. Jesus enters into our sorrow; Jesus even cries our tears. "Jesus wept."
But that's not where the story ends. Just look at what Jesus does. Just look at the difference Jesus makes in the face of death! He called Lazarus forth from the grave and said to the people, "Unbind him and let him go."
It is the awesome revelation of the resurrection power of life in Jesus. It didn't happen that way for 16 year-old Kevin, or for Coffin's son Alex, or for anyone else in all the years since it happened that way for Lazarus. This was, in one sense, a one-time event to reveal the glory of God in Jesus. And yet, we dare to believe the same power of life that brought Lazarus from the tomb will be the power of life at work within us. We dare to believe that because Jesus goes with us to death, we will be raised to new life with him.
Just as we have shared the reality of death, by faith we will share the power of the resurrection. And it's even better than that! We don't have to wait to experience this new life of the resurrection until we get to the other side of death. In John's gospel, eternal life is not just a new way of living after death; it is a new way of living a duration of life off in some distant heaven, but it is also a quality of living that begins right now. It is a way of being in relationship with God which is so alive with the life of God that it can face everything life throws at it – even death – in the hope of resurrection. Eternal life begins in us right now and is fulfilled in eternity.
Back there on the road, when Martha first came to meet him, Jesus reminded her of the promise, "Your brother will rise." She could only hear that as something off in a vague, ethereal future. There's a hollow sadness in her words. "I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day." It all seemed a long way off, like a distant dream in some far-off tomorrow, light years removed from her present sorrow. But Jesus drew the promise of new life into the present reality of her experience.
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die." Then Jesus asked her, "Do you believe this?" And Mary replied, "Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God."
The same Jesus comes to walk with us into places where we would rather not go. He comes to walk with us into the place of death and speaks to us the same words he spoke to Martha, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live."
And he asks us the same question he asked Martha, "Do you believe this?"
Well, do you?
Dr. Fred Andrea is the pastor of Aiken's First Baptist Church.


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Those of you outside of the UK may not have noticed, but if you live in the UK you cannot have failed to notice the fact that election fever has gripped the media (maybe not the entire country yet, just the media) who won't let us forget that there is a General Election on the 6th May.
As well as borrowing the idea of a leadership debate from the USA, we also seem to have acquired an interest in the ancestry of the three main candidates. I remember seeing many mentions of the ancestry of Barack Obama during his campaign and election. His family even has it's own page on Wikipedia.
Attention has now turned to the ancestors of Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg. I mentioned yesterday that there was an article about the ancestors of the three candidates in the first edition of the new Your Family History magazine.
The May 2010 edition of Family History Monthly has an article on the ancestry of David Cameron, and I am sure I have seen a similar treatment of Gordon Brown's ancestors in another magazine, but don't remember seeing Nick Clegg receiving the same treatment, after all no-one had heard of him until last week!
Findmypast.co.uk have researched the ancestors of the three leaders (illustrated with some census images), highlighting some of the similarities and pointing out some of the interesting characters in their family trees.
One of these characters was Baroness Moura Budberg (Nick Clegg's 2x great aunt) who also gets a mention on the Time Archive Blog today, with a wonderful quote from her obituary, "she could drink any sailor under the table without batting an eyelid."


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Ethan V. Estrada pronounced dead at Florida hospital
The 7-year-old son of a Charlotte County deputy was killed after he was run over by a van backing down the driveway of a Port Charlotte home.
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The FHP says as Hunter backed the van down the curving driveway, the left-front tire hit and rolled over the boy.
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