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Iran said it was forced to capture the drone after it "invaded" Iranian airspace
Is the U.S. in the midst of drone debacle 2.0? Iran
claims so
I. Iran Say It's Captured Mid-Sized U.S. ScanEagle Drone
hostile Middle Eastern superpower
's police/military organization -- the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) -- claimed on its website on Dec. 4 to have "captured"
a U.S. unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
that had been hovering around its air space for several days.
Iran claims that the UAV -- a relatively commonplace low-cost flier model
called "ScanEagle"
, built by defense contractor The Boeing Comp. (
) -- entered its airspace, at which point it was forced to capture it.
The nation's state-run IRIB news agency carried a message from Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi who said he would use the captured flier as evidence at the UN of American violations of Iran's sovereign airspace. He said he would file a formal complaint "via international bodies" against the U.S.
A U.S. soldier carries a ScanEagle to storage in the Middle East.
[Image Source: Gunnery Sgt. Chad McMeen]
Iran has not yet shown pictures of the allegedly captured flier.
II. U.S. and Israel Fight Silent War With Iran
Iran has been zealous in its accusations that the U.S. and its ally Israel have been carrying out a campaign to sabotage its nuclear and oil production facilities via assassinations,
, and
traditional espionage
The U.S. intelligence community has responded with allegations that Iran has funneled money and weapons into the Gaza Strip, using the impoverished locals as
soldiers of fortune against Israel
Militants in the Gaza Strip recently put up billboards thanking Iran for its
"support" of their military. [Image Source: AP]
There have also been unconfirmed claims that
recent cyberattacks on U.S. banks
originated in Iran.
Both the U.S. and Israel also have accused Iran of plotting to develop nuclear weapons, despite Iran's insistence that
its nuclear ambitions are peaceful
. President George W. Bush, who
initiated the preliminary cyberattacks
(allegedly) against Iran's nuclear program, famously dubbed the Middle Eastern state as part of "the axis of evil".
Precisely a year, ago Iran captured a far more valuable target than a ScanEagle -- an RQ-170 Sentinel drone, flying on a surveillance mission for the
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
(CIA). Initially the U.S.
expressed skepticism
that the capture was real, but eventually they admitted that the drone was indeed captured and
demanded its return
. Iran responded by
sending U.S. President Barack Obama a pink toy replica
of the captured flier.
III. Iran Has Filed Complaints to the UN
This October, Israel tracked a drone launched by Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, which invaded its airspace. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) promptly shot down the flier, which they say showed telltale signs of being
manufactured in Iran
This November Iran and the U.S. filed complaints against each other before international regulators. The U.S. claimed its UAV was flying in international airspace when it was fired on by Iranian warplanes. The Iranians claimed instead that the drone had violated Iran's sovereign airspace. It was unclear if that drone was destroyed in the incident, but Iran promised "decisive" action against future intrusions.
Iran has complained to the UN about alleged U.S. violations of its sovereign airspace.
[Image Source: The Pew Institute]
In his letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Mohammad Khazaee called the alleged U.S. airspace violations "illegal and provocative acts". In the letter he claims that Iran has recorded seven different airspace violations in the Bushehr region near its nuclear plant.
IV. U.S. Navy Commander Denies Story About Captured Drone
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command has denied the latest Iranian claim of a drone capture, saying that all its drones are accounted for. In a statement to
, Commander Jason Salata comments, "The U.S. Navy has fully accounted for all unmanned air vehicles (UAV) operating in the Middle East region. Our operations in the Gulf are confined to internationally recognized water and air space."
The U.S. Marine Corps also makes use of ScanEagles, so it's possible that the Navy could be unaware of the loss if it was from the Marines, a semi-autonomous sub-branch.
ScanEagles are largely used to safeguard oil platforms against attack by pirates or terrorists in the Middle East. The 4-ft (1.25 meter) fliers are made from off-the-shelf components and aren't exactly top secret. They can be launched by catapaults mounted to vehicles or small ships. The catapults can also be positioned as a tripod-like ground-based launcher.
A catapault launch of a SkyEagle [Image Source: AFP/USMC]
Once in flight the drone flies on pre-programmed routes taking pictures and video, aided by onboard global position system (GPS) circuits. When returning to base the drone is snagged with a "Skyhook" system in which the drone catches a rope hanging from a 50-ft (16-meter) high pole.
If Iran did "capture" the drone (which the U.S. currently denies) it may have done it by broadcasting fake GPS signals to the flier. That's allegedly
how the Iranians "hacked" the RQ-170 flier
to land in a specially designated capture site.
The incident comes at a time when Israel is putting pressure on the U.S. to respond with harsher sanctions and more decisive efforts to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions. Israel has threatened to launch missile or bomber attacks against Iran's nuclear sites if the U.S. fails to satisfactorily halt the development. Iran has promised it would respond to any such assault.
"Young lady, in this house we obey the laws of thermodynamics!" -- Homer Simpson
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No, the league was angry that we colluded with the Celtics, agreeing on a trade that involved both players and a coach, which was against NBA policy. As punishment, we were not allowed to deal with the Celtics for a whole season, preventing us from getting KG and Pierce who were with Boston at the time.
Please bring turner here!!! He isn't a great three point shooter but he does so much else.
All this talk about guards, is anybody OK with starting Hollins? He's been playing well and I wouldn't have much problem except his fouls. per 36 min he averages 6.1 fouls. Our opponents would go straight at him and he'd be out early in the 3rd quarter. The one and only thing we need is a center.
Unfortunatelly Collison is underpaid so $$ won't match but he's shown himself to be a starter. Willie is also underpaid. Barnes will come around.
Reality check. Our center is the best rebounder in the league and should be Most Improved player. If he continues BG will be a candidate for MVP. CP is a perennial candidate for MVP. Reddick when healthy shoots lights out. Barnes and Dudley are adequate. You can't have it all.
Our bench stars are Collison, a starter: Turk at PF and Jamal 6th Man of the year Good as any in the league, Willie could start if he plays on his game.
The hole is obvious. Every player is adequate or better except, Mullens, Jamison, Mullens and Bullock since he hasn't been tested, Hollins is +/-
We need a center. I wish Collison were making more money so salaries could match.
Willie isn't underpaid. Willie would make this same amount over and over and over again in the market, so that is his value.
You are correct, a big is needed, but it's not going to be easy to get an acceptable one
Read post in other thread, there's a bit of deception as to how Turner would actually benefit this team, and the prospects of retaining him aren't good (because I doubt the FOR wants to spend 8M+ on a player of his caliber), so basically giving up assets for a half a season rental of an overall average player at best.
Unless people think you get him by trading all the players we don't like and Philly would just magically want.
They might to tank. Id rent him for half a season if I could get rid of Dudley and or barnes. Mullens would be icing on the cake
Bad enough deal...let alone for those reasons. Plus their looking for draft picks.
And their NOT taking Mullens off our hands no matter how much you wish for it, lol.
I wouldn't mind dumping Barnes because of his age, Dudley I think has some value though, because he's younger and has physical problems that he has a good chance he'll get over eventually. I'd want someone under contract for Dudley.
You place more value than I do in Dudley then. I agree though barnes is the pauper's turner and would be my first one shipped out. But I wouldn't need something back for Dudley. Maybe a second rounder
Still I think a lot of teams might want Willie. The problem in trading for someone other than a center is that we don't need them. We can sustain a season ending injury for any position except center. Hedo can start as PF or MAYBE SF. As a PF Jamison at least won't screw up too bad but what happens if DJ goes down?
If we start Hollins then we have Mullens off the bench. Hollins get brutalized by big centers. That's one reason he fouls. He can't defend. That would be a disaster because Mullens' main job is to keep the bench from floating into outer space.
To use Cleepers' analogy it's like buying your second Ferrari because it's half price but you have 10 kids and really need a minivan and get the Ferrari instead.
Dudley does have some value, but it's pretty low right now due to injury or whatever. Finding a productive player under contract at the dead line will be pretty tough IMO. He'll need be packaged with valued (Reggie or picks in the future) stuff to get anything closed to what we what need in return.
Personally, I don't think we make any significant trade(s) until next season.
Maybe I'm cold, but I highly doubt Dudley has a real injury that is keeping him from making wide open shots. He's just not that good. Watching him try to run or keep someone in front of him is sad
His past history never indicated that, so it's a bit frustrating on what's going on right now.
I think he was overrated on this board. He isn't a double digit scorer.
Trading now would be tricky I agree. The best thing we could probably do is trade one of Dudley or Barnes with Green, Jamison or whatever other filler for a bigger, longer contract that someone wants to dump, but really there aren't many contracts out there like that.
Another thing we could try is moving one of them for a similarly under performing player at another position; Barnes and filler for Zaza or something completely unexciting like that.
We could also try combining some our cheap players for a salary dump of someone with salary similar to Barnes. Green/Jamison/Hollins for some $3 million big on losing team. Don't even know who that would be though and we'd really probably just be better off signing Odom, Johnson or one of the other Chinese bigs.
Interesting, cause his history/numbers show he was with a above average FG% on below average FGA's. Hmmm..
http://www.basketball-reference.com/pla ... eja01.html
Yea, I know it'll be tough and that's why I don't think the "good" trades come until next year.
Think signing Odom, maybe Johnson or one of the other Chinese bigs is the safer way to go.
Evan Turner isn't winning them games. They are looking for young talent and or draft picks, they already suck, there's little more tanking you can do than their current situation
They have the third fewest wins in the league at 15. They are 15-34 but started the season 5-5. They are 10-29 since the first 10 games of the season. There's a reason that Evan Turner is one of their leading scorers and it isn't because they are a good team.
In regards to your other post, I think a player needs to actually be related highly before they are overrated. He's putting up 8 pts in 27 minutes, or 11 pts every 36 minutes. "Double digit scorer" is too vague. He was one for three straight seasons, but he's been poor this year.
Getting Lamar may be the answer?? It may be a possibility
http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/stor ... o-turkoglu
I don't know if this has been posted before. The tabloids are saying he thinks his NBA career is over. I won't waste pixels by posting a link. He's also worth $50 mil according to him. He doesn't need the $$
I do not know if anyone has posted this but per Marc Stein twitter feed Dudley maybe on the move before the deadline.
Yep looks like Doc could well be trying to get it sorted.
I really hope he can make the right deal.
I hope we can swap him with Reggie Evans he is what we need. Barnes is fine and i hope vujacic can perform well as back up, we still have bullock.
Interesting idea. I wonder if the Nets would be interested, they certainly don't use Reggie much.
I'd want more for Dudley than just Reggie. Though, I think it'd be interesting to watch the 2nd unit's offense...
Jamal shoots, Reggie rebounds, Jamal shoots, Reggie rebounds... and so on until we score.
I'm still bitter that we could have bad Ariza
For the venom directed at Dudley, I don't see how anyone can think Barnes is fine. He's shooting 37%, he's running around like a headless chicken defense, all of his advanced stats are worse Dudley's, which takes some doing because Dudley's are not good, and top of that he's 33 years old and under contract a few more years.
I think the main reason we would trade Dudley instead of Barnes is that Dudley actually has some trade value left despite his slump. Barnes is basically worthless in trades given his age and contract.
Maybe people have more tolerance for Barnes because we have seen him play really well in a Clipper Jersey unlike Jared?
Not ready to give up on money ball Dudley lol
Never said that, but thanks for missing the point again. At least your consistent.
Expectations. Some people had higher expectations of Dudley than the reality, not sure why. Most at least expected average defense and elite scoring efficiency, with some consistency. He's been inconsistent,especially home/road, his scoring efficiency is good, but not elite, and his defense has been up and down and overall below average.
Maybe people just didn't expect much from Barnes, or just because Dudley has become the whipping boy that Barnes' play has sort of been masked.
It's partly that, and also the fact that he's our bench small forward. Even though Barnes is over paid for that position people have different expectations for a bench guy than they do our starter. It's why many people are upset with Dudley whereas kind of turn a blind eye to Barnes. Dudley was given higher expectations and held to a higher standard.
Yeah good point, and he was meant to be an upgrade on Caron and things didn't really get better.
Agreed. However, his presence on this team is a stark reality. If Doc can move him I will be very impressed
No, sadly for us. The issue now is trading him. Given people's afiinity for statistics there may be a silver linning to our Jared Dudley situation. I'm sure there are many front office personnel that are looking at Dudleys high FG % and PER 36 numbers and are thinking the same thing our statistically inclined CTB members argue.
That being the case there are going to be takers on Dudley and I'm sure we can move him.
Lets hope so. Stats aren't half as big in British sports as in American ones, so I find the obsession a bit................................er obsessive.
So you gave up on Dudley's advance stats?
You're on a streak Jaca, keep it going.
Not really feeling sad about it if he is dealt. I guess I could be a little salty that he is playing horrible and passing up shots and use to talk a lot of crap about the Clippers as a Sun.
At 33 and given his career averages, barnes was overpaid and it is a terrible signing
AWwww no links so disappointed
Don't be, you wouldn't understand them anyway. Your turn.
So much for understanding when you think you understood it after claiming Dudley is an upgrade
Jarca, you know you're not really arguing against anything valid,why do you keep going? Yes, if Dudley had maintained his production over the last three seasons, he was an upgrade. Same defense, better shooting, increased efficiency (which still happened) and half the cost.
Him tanking basketball on the road doesn't take away that reality, the future isn't certain, you take chances, you generally try to the calculated ones, Dudley was not a risk because he wasn't a one year wonder and the things he was good at were things we generally consider universally good. Whatever factors they might have been, injuries, role, confidence, whatever they were all culminated into what we have no, doesn't mean he wasn't an upgrade for a 25-29 MPG starting SF floor spacer.
Page, what do you mean by Dudley's high FG% and per 36 numbers, lol? He's averaging like 11/3/2 per 36 and his FG% is a career low, lol
Barnes is overpaid. Although if he was playing as well as last year it wouldn't be an issue, but nonetheless it is a bad signing. Still, that is a Barnes discussion better for another thread
They aren't adhered to by all. It is definitely a growing segment of people that use them now, particularly on this site. But yes, there is quite an obsession with them.
The thread has "Clippers need SF" in the title. Barnes is relevant to that, just like Dudley if he want playing at last year's level we would be mostly fine at SF.
He's paid nearly as much Dudley and when you consider old players get less than prime age players, they are essentially seen as equals and unfortunately they still are playing roughly as equals. Saying they are playing as equals is actually being generous to Barnes; all of his advanced stats are worse than Dudley's and we're allowing 10 points more per 100 possessions on defense Barnes is out there.
Barnes was overpaid even if he had the same production, that was my complaint about signing him all off-season. 33 year old journey men getting multi-year contracts is not the best money investment for a team.
Silasie, you're talking about very different types of sports, not all sports have the same type of analysis. Anyone who doesn't use all the tools in their disposal isn't being smart.


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OpenLinkNight: Cleaning erasers on the brick walls of the school
Four hours and 1254 Legos later
the Millenium Falcon sits in the middle
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Ready to make the Kesel run
in under 12 parsecs, take up
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- Mary said...
If this is what you did on Christmas and after, Brian, whew...what a piece of work!
Fingernails on a chalkboard...yikes, gives me shivers even to read about it!
- December 27, 2011 at 6:17 AM
- happygirl said...
1254 Legos!?! I think youd've lost me at lego number 54. And, seriously, I was bored with the game before the half. The only fascination was a high school coach being pulled up to play in the big leagues. I love your Christmas day.
- December 27, 2011 at 6:24 AM
- Evalinn said...
Yes, that´s quite something! :-D
- December 27, 2011 at 6:26 AM
- Heaven said...
Thankfully I am over that stage (though I miss my sons taking off for another planet). I am now in the "books" section.
The unfinished work at the ending verses gave this a creepy end. See you later ~
- December 27, 2011 at 6:41 AM
- Pat Hatt said...
haha wow that must have took some patience to do
OCD would come in handy it's true
Snickered a little at the dropped remark
As if it were to park
And the falcon refused to land
Slipping into a glitch not so grand
The guts of the lego would hang..haha
- December 27, 2011 at 6:50 AM
- Valerie said...
I've read this three times... it gets better with each read. Loved it. Totally.
- December 27, 2011 at 6:55 AM
- Laurie Kolp said...
Sounds like my house!
- December 27, 2011 at 7:37 AM
- Mxwll said...
Great piece. As a father of two little ones and a big one, this really hits home. It can be tough to juggle the affections just right, and the consequences of failing are as wrenching as they are mercifully fleeting. We remember much longer than they, and we learn. Merry Christmas.
- December 27, 2011 at 7:39 AM
- Daniel said...
It's funny that we torture ourselves sometimes over things we say in a moment of concentration or frustration or whatever, but our little ones have long since forgotten it. I think you made up for things pretty well, after all, spaceships don't build themselves, right?
- December 27, 2011 at 7:48 AM
- hedgewitch said...
If only we could be infinite--but we're not, just human, and fortunately, the legacy we leave behind is composed of many moments, all working toward a balance--last lines here are truly chilling, bri--your writing just keeps getting better, and plus--that Lego thing looked insane--you surely will get bonus points in heaven for making that work out. ;_)
- December 27, 2011 at 8:00 AM
- Sheila Moore said...
time is precious - don't ya wish sometimes you had a clone? (smiles) Happy Holidays!
- December 27, 2011 at 8:05 AM
- Morning said...
Our family used to have tons of lego fun by building a dozen stuff such as this, it takes a few hours to make it happen.
what an achievement between you and your boys. beautiful reminder of my own boys when they are at the similar age.
Hope that you have had a lovely Christmas,
Enjoy the rest of the winter break.
- December 27, 2011 at 8:12 AM
- lifeisaroadtrip said...
What a magnificent flying machine!
- December 27, 2011 at 9:09 AM
You and Logan did an awesome job building that all in one afternoon! He'll remember that time spent together for a very long time. Thankful kids love unconditionally and forgive so easily. Cole has long forgotten...
Love ya!
- December 27, 2011 at 9:50 AM
- Sue said...
Too bad dads can't clone themselves. But you worked it out, Brian.
Seems to me like that's where a lot of good parenting shows up...in the end game more than in the opening moves.
And also in caring enough to even feel the ants and hear the chalkboard squeaking.
- December 27, 2011 at 10:03 AM
- Natasha Head said...
It's a jigsaw puzzle (somethings never lose their appeal) that presently sits unfinished on my diningroom table...we will finish, and while we do, my daughter will spill all her secrets without even realizing it, and I will be all ears. You must have patience, grasshopper...getting legos to resemble anything takes much! A wonderful share, Poet! And I do hope you had a fantastic Christmas
- December 27, 2011 at 10:10 AM
- manicddaily said...
An intense time! Hard to be so split and also present, hard for parents AND children--a lot of legos--k.
- December 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM
- drybottomgirl said...
Both my boys love legos, except now they want the Frank Lloyd Wright legos! Yikes, I have done my share of building, and many times had to spit myself to meet the needs of more than one child. They all survive, and at times believe they are stronger for waiting their turn. Looks like you had a great Christmas!!
- December 27, 2011 at 10:43 AM
- Claudia said...
first, i just love when dads get so lost in playing and building with their kids that they just forget everything else for hours...and second, i think all parents know that feeling, you describe in your closure so masterfully, very well - and third - i think this is a fine, fine piece of writing brian
- December 27, 2011 at 10:52 AM
- Anne said...
Oh but this takes me back to when my children were but wee ones. Those were some of the best days of my life and those Christmas past can never be beaten. I await the birth of grandchildren with anticipation for such times as building legos and seeing them pleased. When they grow up they wan't mobiles so they can text friends, who are now more important than mum and dad.
- December 27, 2011 at 11:53 AM
- Fred said...
Cool piece. Lovely illustration of your Christmas Eve. and your team won on top of it all, despite the QB situation. Great job here. Thanks
- December 27, 2011 at 12:01 PM
- Rick Dale, author of The Beat Handbook said...
It's all about balance, isn't it? Nicely written.
- December 27, 2011 at 12:07 PM
- poemblaze said...
A great write. Love the way you show your sharing time with each of your sons. The shift at the end is startling but vivid.
- December 27, 2011 at 12:11 PM
- Anthony Desmond said...
oh, that's a powerful end to this... great poem... I used to be a huge lego head myself. haha
- December 27, 2011 at 12:16 PM
- Lolamouse said...
My husband built that same insane Lego thing with my daughter when she was much younger (she's now almost 16). We still have it on a shelf in our basement! Your kids are lucky to have such a great Dad, Brian. If you feel pangs of guilt now, be thankful you don't have a daughter-they know how to use your guilt against you!
- December 27, 2011 at 12:19 PM
- RD said...
I want to see the Legos and the game and the.....but all I see here is Love
and a man aware of the precious glimpse he has to get it done right
your doing fine Brian....I watched Estes Rockets land and we just left them there
- December 27, 2011 at 12:22 PM
- Steve King said...
Yes, you've got the Xmas spirit. No leggos for me, thank goodness, but we were ground zero for the extended family gathering. I felt the pain in other ways...
Great ending. Hang in there!!!
- December 27, 2011 at 12:23 PM
- kweschn said...
Excellent! :) Fun to read!
Happy Holidays, Brian!
Happy New Year!
- December 27, 2011 at 12:32 PM
- turtlememoir said...
I love legos (and a lot of things I didn't have as a kid) - Interesting how the mood changes, the poem turns... and though we would want to we can't be all things to all people (even children) concurrently (though wouldn't it be nice if we could?)
- December 27, 2011 at 12:36 PM
- izzy said...
Cool lego's! (leggo my eggo man-
dented and grey! Hah...) Two sons -that is good fortune, even if they don't always intersect or share
time. I think it is odd my newphew loved them too, but never got into those 3-D puzzles...
- December 27, 2011 at 12:41 PM
- Steve E said...
Not to toss aside this most magnificent story of "One Christmas Day"...I wish to comment on last two lines:
"As if someone walked across my grave
without a glance at my name."
I visit a cemetery once a week--to be alone with those Peeps, and meditate. Often I've thought, "How rude of me to walk right on top of them, with nary a Hello, or nod!"
Now I know--even if nobody EVER looks at my name...it is still my name, and will remain so--for eternity!
LOVED the Legos--I gave a set to a grandchild many miles away--cannot help 'build it! (sigh!)
- December 27, 2011 at 12:41 PM
- Pearl The Writer said...
If I learn to interpret things as well as you do. I could then write as well as you do. I love it.
- December 27, 2011 at 12:41 PM
- Sweeter said...
How your brain works only you know. It's just incredible what you can make out of your family moments
Cheers and smiles and
Happy New Year Dear!
- December 27, 2011 at 12:44 PM
- aidz said...
A wondrous insight into your world and Merry Xmas n New Year
- December 27, 2011 at 12:44 PM
- Birdie said...
wow, it sounds like lots work & fun :-) we need to hire you over here next time as we had lot's! of work just to build a playmobil castle for our 4 year old one :-))
- December 27, 2011 at 12:45 PM
- Brendan said...
When I became a stepdad years ago (first marriage), I was amazed how utterly easy and simple it was to fuck up as a father. Just get distracted, overwhelmed, tired ... and they're scarred for life. Or so it seems. I sure got a lot more gratitude for my father after the mantle was passed to me. -B
- December 27, 2011 at 12:48 PM
- myraysoflight said...
A great example of why we should embrace the moments of today...because tomorrow is promised to no one. I love the lego project..the memory will live eternally within your child...and that can not be purchased.
- December 27, 2011 at 12:48 PM
- Ed Pilolla said...
in under 12 parsecs. it's impossible to watch that movie and not dig ford's solo.
there's a lot here, reality in the boredom. tenderness in the moments. distraction in the football, but the humanity, and most especially the love you share with your sons is most sacred and brilliant. and cool, cooler somehow than solo sealing the deal with obi wan.
- December 27, 2011 at 12:56 PM
- Daydreamertoo said...
Aww ... Love the Lego spaceship. Can't be in two places at once eh dad!
Sad when words that kids forget about quickly, hurt us more than they seem to hurt them. Kids think parents have all the answers and yet, we are learning how to raise them as much as they are learning how to grow. That's why I always say of myself I'm growing up with Chloe. Because, I've never known if I'm getting it right or not. And she runs rings around me with getting her own way unless I ask other parents for advice...LOL Kids!
You're a good man and a good dad Brian. The writing is lovely, as per usual.
- December 27, 2011 at 1:16 PM
- magicinthebackyard said...
i always hated the sound of nails on a chalkboard. Another wonderfully crafted piece, Brian.
- December 27, 2011 at 1:17 PM
- Louise said...
A great write with a powerful sentiment. Shows you're human and care. Bet your kids know that. Happy New Year.
- December 27, 2011 at 1:19 PM
- Eva Gallant said...
That's a lotta' legos!
- December 27, 2011 at 1:35 PM
- Arron Shilling said...
the mil falc man...the best space ship invention...ever and the best christmas present i ever received as a kid...if only id kept it (with the box) my old man reminds me we'd be rich... love this poem bro...a superb snatch of the xmas moments and memories... all the best my friend to you and your peeps :)
- December 27, 2011 at 1:35 PM
- Goofball said...
holy what a space ship...looks scary to me
- December 27, 2011 at 1:37 PM
- jen revved said...
Fabulous write, Brian-- xxxj
- December 27, 2011 at 1:56 PM
- LauraX said...
"and takes off to see which planet his brother
has landed on" MY favorite line!!!
- December 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM
- anthonynorth said...
Ah, memories. Excellent piece.
- December 27, 2011 at 2:19 PM
- Catfish Tales said...
Awhh...too much distraction. But they'll remember, yes they will. :)
- December 27, 2011 at 2:20 PM
- Mama Zen said...
This hurt my heart, Brian. I had a similar moment recently, and I'm still beating myself up over it.
- December 27, 2011 at 2:35 PM
- Zoe said...
Ouch. Those moments happen far too often to me too. And they do leave their marks - I think you captured that feeling perfectly (and uncomfortably!) - excellent write, and that lego masterpiece is spectacular!
- December 27, 2011 at 2:53 PM
These lines are awesome:
"the feet of 1000 ants down my back
As if someone walked across my grave
without a glance at my name"
- December 27, 2011 at 3:11 PM
- skyraft said...
One: That is an excellent poem.
Two: That Lego may be the greatest thing I have ever seen. Ever ever.
- December 27, 2011 at 3:22 PM
- marousia said...
Love this! the contrast of the attention span of children and the patience need to build Leggo masterpieces - I have been on both sides :) Fingernails on a chalkboard are excruciating
- December 27, 2011 at 3:45 PM
- lynne said...
One day that lego spaceship will be a memory you reflect on and smile over.. i used to color with my kids and yes, i am the proud owner of the big box of crayolas and 2 snazzy coloring books and yes, i sometimes color.. makes me rememeber them as small children bit clearer when I color..
loved, loved this piece..:-)
- December 27, 2011 at 3:48 PM
- cj Schlottman said...
Bless you, my child. I so admire your ability to survive. The Legos alone would have had me calling 911 because of a heart attack!
- December 27, 2011 at 3:53 PM
- Fireblossom said...
Man, the things kids can do with legos. I saw on the cover of Bloomberg Business that they are trying to finally connect with girls, too.
- December 27, 2011 at 4:03 PM
- KB said...
It's tough trying to spread yourself around.
- December 27, 2011 at 4:37 PM
Whatever happened to train sets..now it's legos. What the hell, whatever you can share with the kids..is what counts. Interesting write..with some tenderness there too. Thanks Brian!
- December 27, 2011 at 4:39 PM
- secret agent woman said...
The guy I have been seeing is engaged in building a huge Lego vehicle of some sort now. I sure put in my Lego hours, too. Time well spent. Merry Christmas!
- December 27, 2011 at 4:44 PM
- bajanpoet said...
WOW Brian... I have my two small boys and the feeling of emotional abandonment you paint in this picture "he has already forgotten the words..." speaks volumes to me.
"Still they run their finger nails slowly
down the chalkboard in stuttered screams,
the feet of 1000 ants down my back
As if someone walked across my grave
without a glance at my name."
I feel that, buddy!
- December 27, 2011 at 5:06 PM
- DJan said...
Oh Brian, this is how you spent your Christmas? You are priceless... :-)
- December 27, 2011 at 5:44 PM
- G-Man said...
Help us Obi Brian...
You're our only hope!
- December 27, 2011 at 6:10 PM
- Zouxzoux said...
Wow, I could use just a smidgen of your patience. I'm quite sure it extends to your kids 99.9% of the time so don't beat yourself up. Life's too short. I enjoyed reading this!
- December 27, 2011 at 6:34 PM
- sheila said...
Legos. THey really hurt when you step on them with bare feet in the middle of the night. Just sayin. lol.
And funny how just the description of nails on the chalkboard can produce the same feeling as hearing it in reality.
- December 27, 2011 at 6:36 PM
- Margaret said...
...there are Frank Lloyd Wright legos... oh my. Can you believe I gave them all away... and then had a boy after all (my girls never really liked them) ha ha. So, I am sure next year will be my turn. ha.
- December 27, 2011 at 6:41 PM
- Margaret said...
...there are Frank Lloyd Wright legos... oh my. Can you believe I gave them all away... and then had a boy after all (my girls never really liked them) ha ha. So, I am sure next year will be my turn. ha.
- December 27, 2011 at 6:42 PM
- senses of soul said...
greeting from Malaysia =)
- December 27, 2011 at 6:51 PM
- Victoria said...
Probably the best description I've ever read of the fingernails on chalkboard phenomenon. Arrrgh. Just thinking of it gets to me. And a poignant moment with your sons, a glimpse into your life.
- December 27, 2011 at 7:03 PM
- wood said...
"As if someone walked across my grave
without a glance at my name."
yeah, ouch! those last lines really hit hard, well described. a childs disappointment when he hears "not now" (its hard not being the center of the universe... bless his heart). as always, enjoyed the read.
- December 27, 2011 at 7:10 PM
- TALON said...
legos! Oh, this brought back some fun memories of my two sons and my daughter when they were young and the pure fun they had in creating lego worlds. Nothing as elaborate as that, but my daughter did do the pirate ship. :)
Yes, sometimes we do speak hastily and unintentionally. We're human, sadly.
- December 27, 2011 at 7:20 PM
- Reilley said...
Absolutely killer ending Brian, totally satisfying. Wonderful setup. Keep it up.
- December 27, 2011 at 7:25 PM
- lori said...
Yes, parenting takes much patience. I just finished a never-ending game of Monopoly with mine. I have had those moments, too, when the words haunted me more than they seemed to haunt them. You have to forgive yourself because I know they forgive you :)
- December 27, 2011 at 7:27 PM
- Patricia said...
Hi Bri...
I still have all their legos and for the fun of it, still buy the tiny legos for the stockings. They are 20 and 18. =)
You would not be so hard on me if I told you the same story. What matters is having a Dad who seeks us out and restores... a Dad who asks forgiveness and admits imperfection. Your sons are blessed to have an imperfect father like you.
- December 27, 2011 at 7:35 PM
I admire you,
enjoy a lovely evening...
Appreciate your open mind and kind spirits...always, bless you and your family.
your kids and your loving husband are of the best treasure to all.
- December 27, 2011 at 8:25 PM
- Seek The Sun said...
Brilliant piece of writing. The joy of playing mixed with your pain at what you said to your son. Words are so powerful! I love how you drew him in your arms. Very powerful write!
- December 27, 2011 at 8:34 PM
- Margie said...
This brought back some lovely memories!
My son so loved legos and we spent many fun hours putting them together!
Oh, I miss those days but cherish the memories!
Really enjoyed this one!
You are a great dad!
Smiles :)
- December 27, 2011 at 9:23 PM
- Jebbi said...
what an accomplishment, like how you tied the ending up as well with pure reality.
- December 27, 2011 at 9:30 PM
- Rachel said...
- December 27, 2011 at 10:06 PM
- Shashi S said...
Its so perfect and lovely... the way you take things from the day to day life and bring it alive in words and emotions... Lovely.
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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- December 27, 2011 at 11:53 PM
- beckykilsby said...
Oh Brian.. really feel this one...how many of those have I suffered..and a perfect image..the rasp of nails on our guilt-gland.
Enjoyed this for its authenticity from top to toe.. bravo.
- December 28, 2011 at 12:03 AM
- Rahul Bhatia said...
A good read! Happy New Year..
- December 28, 2011 at 12:37 AM
- Dave King said...
And we do, until a quarter in
when he declares he is bored
and takes off to see which planet his brother
has landed on
(Speaking more generally: to my mind, a perfect poem.)
- December 28, 2011 at 1:12 AM
- SueAnn said...
Yes! We do remember their words...and they do claw their way into our minds..! If only....
- December 28, 2011 at 1:42 AM
- kaykuala said...
`It takes lots of guts to be involved with them. But time spent with the kids is time well spent. One can be so engrossed with them. We never realized the kids need 'a friend' They've been very lucky for such a dad.
- December 28, 2011 at 2:43 AM
- JANU said...
So much patience...it is a gift. nice poem.
- December 28, 2011 at 3:56 AM
- Lorraine said...
You're a wonderful dad:)
- December 28, 2011 at 4:04 AM
- the walking man said...
Don't feel those ant feet yet or hear that screech from the chalkboard. It was a day out of the ordinary, those two are going to need you around for a while longer yet young fella.
- December 28, 2011 at 4:52 AM
- ayala said...
I love this, Brian. My older son loved Legos and I loved watching him build them. I hope you had a wonderful holiday.
- December 28, 2011 at 5:24 AM
- oceangirl said...
I love Ed's comment. He said it perfectly.
- December 28, 2011 at 5:44 AM
- Kerry O'Connor said...
You have captured the bitter-sweet moment perfectly. Such times are brief, and once gone...
- December 28, 2011 at 5:56 AM
- C Rose said...
Love the duality you carry through this Brian, the final bit
"Still they run their finger nails slowly
down the chalkboard in stuttered screams,
the feet of 1000 ants down my back
As if someone walked across my grave
without a glance at my name."
a captivating close...love the build too, impressive! ~ Rose
- December 28, 2011 at 6:45 AM
- Leo said...
Oh wow. You are a very patient person, Brian! to have taken the time to spend with your kids in such a way..
I agree with Happy Girl, I'd have got bored and left under a hundred legos perhaps!
- December 28, 2011 at 9:13 AM
- darkangelwrites said...
I got a couple of "I'm bored" too. How with all those new gadgets and toys? I heard myself say, "Only boring people can get bored." I have turned into my mother.
- December 28, 2011 at 11:22 AM
- adeeyoyo said...
I know how one feels when you can't undo or unspeak words you have said. Your descriptions are brilliant again - he beams & I bask - lovely! And your last 2 paragraphs... superb!
- December 28, 2011 at 8:21 PM
- Celestial Dreamz said...
sounds familiar :) ... if only we could have been infinite ... a superb ending.
- December 29, 2011 at 6:01 AM
- Yousei Hime said...
Had a conversation with my youngest moments ago that made that same jarring sound. Happiest of New Years to you and your family, Chewbacca and Han as well.
- December 29, 2011 at 11:16 AM
- Whosyergurl said...
Ever step on a Lego in the middle of the night in your bear feet? OW
- December 30, 2011 at 8:39 PM
- Whosyergurl said...
Ever step on a Lego in the middle of the night in your bear feet? OW
- December 30, 2011 at 8:39 PM
- Syd said...
Wonderful creation. Very cool.
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Gotta watch out for Jefferson. That guy's been playing great lately.
Let's get Dudl3y going early. Or, as soon as he comes in let him shot. He plays well and scores in double digits, clips are 15-1!
I hope Clippers win this one easily.
Jump on them hard right away and get turkiglue some quality time with the starters and 2nd team , we got this !!
Yeah the team could use an easy game. Of course we can't take anyone for granted.
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I'm curious about Hedo. Doc was very fond of him. he said he was making every shot during workouts. I hope he still has something left in the tank
No easy ones on the road. That said, this should be a good opportunity for Blake to stuff those MVP-like numbers... for the first 3 quarters, at least
We haven't seen a triple-double from him yet this year... just saying.
Come to think of it... tonight could well be DJ's night to log his first ever. They'll be going inside to big Al a lot, so if DJ continues to stay down on fakes he could be swatting shots all night long.
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Hopefully we can get a good lead and give some play time to Jamison, Turkoglu, and Bullock. These guys definitely need the minutes to shake rust off and our starters need a break.
Don't sleep on the Bobcats, Big Al has been playing really good.
Lets go. Feeling under the weather so a clipper victory would be just dandy.
Hey I just read will is inactive anyone know why??
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Pretty pathetic so far it seems based on the play by play. Collison shouldn't be playing if his foot is bothering him so much he is offensively inept.
Why are the Clippers behind? This is not the start I was hoping for.
Great job by Duds... bodies up Jefferson, then a beautiful touch pass for the easy layup.
Clips will make you right.
Why is that a foul? My god.
Blake is getting a reputation for being a bad rebounder. Needs to prove doubters wrong!
Here comes Mullens!
Ewww God Byron mullens
With DJ pulling down 14 a night, everybody looks like a bad rebounder. Can't be hurting Blake too much... he's climbed onto NBA.com's MVP ladder.
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Crawford and Redick bringing us back.
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BG taking it to McRoberts.
Blake nice move inside for the and-1! I suspect the double will come even quicker and more aggressive now by the Bobcats.
Yeah they will, but this arena is not packed and their lack of energy is how i feel.
Guess the Bobcats are not doubling consistently yet- too afraid of the Clipper shooters. Collison sneaks inside for the layup.
Nice play Blake!
Great move by Blake there to end the half. Clippers need to pick it up on D and move the ball.
It's gonna be a grind out game
Blake getting anything he wants. He really needs a 40pt game.
Blake quickly down the middle to give the Clippers a 1 point lead at the half. Let's see if the guys can get some separation by the middle of the 3rd quarter.
Doc sure makes great plays out of timeouts. I hope Clippers come out the second half with fire and more energy. Need more than just a one-point lead, lol.
Blake really ought to get the ball more. It would be better than many of the constant contested jumpers the team takes at times.
Not seeing any reason why we should hang onto Morris... Jamal is a better option at point.
Blake started the run with a steal. Now Clips are up by 5. Time to pad this lead.
Hate this new rule!
Phenomenal cut by barnes. That Is what we need from him.
Just gotta get a little separation and they'll roll over. Come on, defense!
Doc made a bad sub in the first half when he subbed jamal back out for Collison. I felt like we were starting to grab control at that point behind JJ and jamal instead we got stuck in a grind
Neither team can break away.
I knew that was coming
Wow they started that clock mad late.
Dudley's having one of THOSE games...
FFS! Maybe being down going into the 4th - AGAINST THE F*CKING BOBCATS - will wake them up defensively.


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Hate these games when our playoffs fate is already decided. Guys thinking only about not getting injured takes them out of their usual game.
For these next two, I'd like to see Reggie, Duds, Turk and Hollins get huge minutes for their rhythm and confidence... and Jamal play as much or as little as he wants. Portland will provide a more-than-adequate warmup game for the starters.
^^Nope- thanks Cleepers- beat me to it.
Jamal will indeed play today. You certainly don't want him to be overexerting himself, so a game like this is a good one for him to get some rust off. Looking forward to a bounce-back game from JJ Redick as well.
Great early game match up.
I want to see JJ and Crawford get a lot of the rust off today. Everyone else should be cool. But I feel like we are some what out of rhythm, so let's get the real second unit playing together. AKA, Collison, Crawford - Dudley/ Granger - Turkgolu - Davis
^ Actually, JJ and Jamal played really well together early in the season (seems like years ago now). Be nice if they see some time together today while CP3 rests up.
Settle down, DJ.
Work sequence by DJ in his entire career lol
Clips look sharp offensively.
We need reggie Evans
Clips are just trading baskets so far. I hope they get more defensive stops and take the lead for good.
^ Got a feeling we'll carry on like this, then switch gears at the beginning of the 3rd to grab a lead.
LOL. Ralph is destroying Mike Smith
Gotta dunk that, Blake!
What the hell... That was a crazy ass sequence. CHAOS!
So glad we have Big Baby --- he can maul Cousins for all 6 fouls, lol.
JJ skied to get that board
Man, DJ needs to make his free throws. These hack-a-DJ ploys are annoying.
Dj regressing big time
Wtf DJ?.... Make a dam ft....
DJ is rushing them. Clips have a great crowd. That was really nice of them
I love how the fans encouraged DJ and he makes his second shot right after, lol.
Thank you, CP, for that bingo!
Has reggie Evans shut down blake?
Mr. First Quarter JJ had 9 points. He's coming back to form just in time for playoffs.
Doc Maclean going in on Malone.
Would be funny if Mike Malone started the hack a DJ right now.
Blake just DENIED Cousins COLD.
yea... sounded kinda pissed.. lol...
Matt barnes sucks again. But that was an awesome block by blake
I think Doc is going to use this game to try some things since these games really don't matter. Like doubling players to see how are rotations are and using different offensive schemes!
my screen went dark for 1 play..
Granger needs to start ... when healthy of coarse.
Is there a reason why reggie now makes free throws but didn't even try to make them when he played for us??
Omg falling apart
lol... Blake took like 6 steps
reggie evans a scorer?
when he was with us he could not create his own shot, could not shoot free throws.. all he could do is rebound.
Same happened to me but it is good to know that BG can also dunk in the dark!!!
Cousins is on the ground every other play. omg..
Granger Danger... we are waiting on you.
Blake freaking Griffin... great play
great pass griffin
ouch.. bad call ref
there cousins is again.... on the ground..
Big Baby dunks. Is that the first one he has gotten with the Clips?


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Yankees not interested in Sabathia
With the trade deadline more than three weeks away, the Yankees do not
appear primed to make a major move, though they also will not be
sellers at the deadline. The Newark (N.J.) Star-Ledger reported Saturday
that the Yankees will not pursue a major shakeup, specifically
mentioning the Indians' C.C. Sabathia as someone the club will not go
"We're looking into different things," Yankees co-chairperson Hank
Steinbrenner told the Star-Ledger. "I think we all had more
confidence in what we could do with what we have than what we've shown
"I don't think there's going to be any — for
most teams in baseball, 90 percent of the teams in baseball — there's
not going to be anything major that's going to happen."
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It blows me away how little so many of you know about baseball. Have you ever played at a high level (not high school)? Gardner is a pitchers nightmare….NOT because he hits bombs into the bleachers, but because he puts pressure on the pitcher. Yes he only has 3 hits in 22 at bats, BUT the fact that he makes pitchers throw 7-9 pitches per at bat is huge!!!! Wade Boggs was a perfect example of this. Players like this get under pitchers skin because they are tuff outs. It also allows the hitters behind him to see what the pitcher is throwing. AND you don't want to walk him because you know he'll steal on you (3 sb's so far in 4 games). Every walk or single is almost a double. He doesn't strike out a lot by the way…he's been walked 60 times in the minors just this year…60!!! We need his life and energy at the top, plus his speed. Just have some patience…4 games in and he beat the second tuffest closer in the game.
brucebowler, i agree with you in getting holliday and peavy. But, what are the chances that they do get them, right now what they need the is offense and pitching, Plus scouts so the Yankees can get so really good prospects in the organization like LaPorta, Longoria, Buchholz, Bruce, Maybin, and Kershaw. The Yankees have a few great prospects in JOba, Hughes, and Kennedy. They need to trade this year no matter they cannot go into August without a trade made on the Trade Deadline. It doesn't matter if they don't take Sabathia but at least get someone that will help your offense or pitching.
the yankees need a good young ace to go with wang and joba,get rid of the bench coach,hitting coach,pitching coach and bring willie in for the bench,tino or oneill for hitting coach and peterson in for pitchiung coach.trade for holliday,give colorodo kennedy and a few prospects,maybe melky.they need in 2009 to get younger and faster,move posada to first base,call up cervelli,dh matsui,trade damon.if they can get an ace like peavey they can look like peavey,wang,joba,pettitte,hughes,not bad,cervelli,arod,jeter,cano,posada,matsui,holliday,ajax,gardner/melky
You're right how the Moose handled Ramirez, just hit him, but the first one hit the back pant pocket. Gardner needs to start hitting, he only has one hit, they need him on base he steal very easily, like Ellsbury or Reyes. It sort of is a good idea for him to lead off because, let's say that he does get on, Gardner's basically on second on the next pitch. They don't need Sabathia. The Yankees need Brewers prospect LaPorta if they can get him. Plus, they need to capitalize with the bases loaded, they had two chances to score more.
O'Neill is only interested in bench coach.
Abreu just watched Youkallis's foul ball. No effort at all.
Veras is turning into a bridge between the starters & Mo. He has been one of the bright spots this year.
Gardner has had I believe 16 at bats with only one hit but 2 RBIs and he has not been the strike out bunny that everone believes he is. He has worked the count full on 7 occasions and hit the ball hard for a lot of outs and been unlucky. I think he has promise. Add to that his undoubted speed on base and good defensive skills at R/F. Has anyone an opinion of the above. From where I sit albeit a long way away. The pieces are being put together perhaps not for this year. All that and we are 2-0 up not quite enough but still a lead. Can they hang on with Veras up.
Billy Martin's clone without the alcohol. I'd take O'Neill as a hitting coach. Talk about Pride of the Yankees Part II. As much as fans complain about Yankee trades, how about O'Neill for Roberto Kelly. What a steal!!!!
And God forbid O'Neill did not deliver in the clutch, watch out water coolers. Loved that guy!
Yes cstalhoo but you are talking about guys that wanted to win as a team, not individuals who cared about their stats more than winning as a team. That to me is the biggest difference in the 1996-2000 Yankees and today's team. Those three wanted to win and if it meant a sacrifice fly or moving a runner over, or delivering in the clutch those three would do it.
make that 8 LOB's for Giambi and Betemit together. Nice job but A-Rod in the 5th. At least he put himself in position to score with the sb's. alas giambi did not deliver.
7 of those LOB's are Betemit and Giambi today. I'm not picking on them it seems to be a disease that this squad has; the inability to drive in runs with the bases loaded and less than two outs. It has been a disease that has hit this team for at least five years.
i think the offensive woes started roughly when Matsui went on the DL.. up until then, the problem was more pitching
if Matsui doesn't come back for this season, then would anybody consider Barry 'i'll work for minimum' Bonds?
12 LOB already very little support for Moose. He should have three more victories by now with the way he has pitched.
Matt what I like about your posts is you tell it like it is and that is NOT sarcasm as one of this post would say. The reality of this season is this team HAS NOT given its fans any reason to believe that it will come back and get into this race. When IFS become wins with this team maybe most of them will earn their money. Anyone with baseball knowledge knows that this team is not in good shape and changes if not major changes need to be made.
Sometimes we play mindgames, saying we'll stand pat and we end up making big moves, we'll see.
Girardi will not be fired until after the all-star game even if we don't win before that. Randolph will be a candidate if a move if made after the season.
Hawkins is on the roster, he was not cut. Not sure where that rumor started.
By bombersbeat on July 5, 2008 2:55 PM
Olney, sportscenter following thursdays game.
Joe Buck says we have to carry 3 catchers, dump Moehler add Piazza as a back up/bench player/pinch hitter
This group of Yankees has tons of talent. The lineup has great hitters 1-8, and whoever they plug into the 9-hole isn't the worst hitter in the world. I just think it's awfully retarted that people think the Yankees are awful when they lose two in a row after scoring 18 runs in a game. Not only that, but they lost two in a row to the defending World Series champion Red Sox.
And the coaching is good for the most part. Dave Eiland seems to be decent, Joe Girardi is a very good manager, and Kevin Long is a good hitting coach. If the Yankees don't talk to the media about Long everyday and say, "OH WHAT A GREAT HITTING COACH!" it doesn't make him a bad hitting coach.
JH Travers,
Thanks for giving your full and honest opinion. You really said everything from your heart. [/sarcasm]
I don't care what the Star Ledger thinks. The Star Ledger is a newspaper. It prints whatever the people want to read about. It makes money.
It is not a person with legitimate thoughts and views. It's a newspaper.
-EJ/Kid From New York
dang, you folks are so gloomy.. remember the 14.5 game deficit last year? and the Yankees STILL made the playoffs? right now the deficit is only 6 games for the Wild Card.. it's still VERY possible the season could turn around – three months of baseball to go
if the kids (Robbie and Melky) can start hitting like they've done in the past and when Matsui comes back, the Yankees can still get it done
think 2005 and 2007
"Get up Rocky! GET UP!"
This Star Ledger report indicates to me that management has accepted that this year the Yankees are not playing to make the playoffs. There may not be a roster flushing at the trade deadline but if management thinks it will win with this roster next year than they are on LSD. There are way too many holes on this roster to be a contender. Not only are the Sox and Rays better than the Yankees in this division but the O's are not far behind. From the age of this roster to the inadequate bench to the unprepared minor leaguers this roster needs some changes.
Unfortunatley this group of Yankees just is not going to get it done. Yanks should either try to improve the team for next year or make a trade with some big name players to shake things up. They may want to change some of the coaches, especially the batting coach whom has not gotten the response from the players.
YANKEES MINOR LEAGUE SCOREBOARD July 5, 2008
Syracuse (Blue Jays) 7p
New Hampshire (Blue Jays) 7:05p
Sarasota (Reds) 7p
Augusta (Giants) 7:05p
Staten Island
Auburn (Blue Jays) 6:05p
GCL Phillies 12p
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YANKEES MINOR LEAGUE SCOREBOARD July 4, 2008
Syracuse (Blue Jays) 8
Scranton/WB 5
W: S. Stidfole (1-1, 1.98); L: J. Cox (3-3, 3.32)
HR: SYR: C. Thigpen (2). SWB: C. Ransom (14), E. Duncan (7).
Trenton 6
New Hampshire (Blue Jays) 0
W: P. Coke (7-3, 2.86); L: R. Ray (3-2, 2.10)
HR: TRE: E. Gonzalez (6).
Sarasota (Reds) 6
Tampa 0
W: M. DeJesus (2-3, 4.19); L: Z. McAllister (3-4, 2.47); SV: R. Geronimo (10)
HR: SAR: J. Francisco (12), D. Stubbs (4), E. Rodriguez (2).
Charleston 2
Augusta (Giants) 5
W: W. Rodriguez (1-0, 2.16); L: R. Zink (1-2, 3.63); SV: D. Mixon (2)
HR: None.
Mahoning Valley (Indians) 9
Staten Island 11
W: J. Gonell (3-1, 4.15); L: K. Mead (1-3, 6.89); SV: P. Venditte (4)
HR: STA: W. Ibarra (2).
GCL Tigers 7
GCLYankees 1
W: B. Hamilton (1-0, 1.42); L: B. Bruney (0-1, 4.50)
HR: None.
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Abreu and Kennadia don't have to go in the same deal. One could go in a package for Fuentes.
Did Cleveland release their closer or is going to the minors? Option?
We have to be very careful otherwise we will be making Tony Wolmack, Kenny Lofton deals, giving Kennadia and Abreu away. If we acquire another outfielder first, that is the way to trade Abreu.
Sabathia could break down soon due to weight concerns and if they wait it out until after the season it will cost less as he is a free agent.
Having a good pitching coach to get the most out of what they have is more important. Leo Mazzone is available and he is the one that had all those Cy Young winners in Atlanta.
Job of a manager coach is to motivate and place people in position to actually win a game. One does not worry about someone's EGO when it effects the team's ability to win. With a different set of coaches perhaps this team could accomplish more then just show up. Only pitcher to improve this year is Moose. Many hitters have gotten worse from last years stats. The difference is the coaches/manager not the players.


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DENVER � Second Amendment activists who want to recall Rep. Mike McLachlan, D-Durango, have a lot of work to do.
Organizers said Monday they plan to file their recall petition with the secretary of state this week. When they do, they will have 60 days to gather at least 10,586 signatures from registered voters in McLachlan�s House District 59.
McLachlan is likely just the first Democrat targeted for recall by gun-rights activists.
�There are definitely more recalls in the works. They�re getting ready to announce more. Hopefully, he will be the first of many,� said Anthony Garcia of the newly formed group Colorado Accountability, which is behind the McLachlan recall attempt.
The group was one of a few that rallied people to pack McLachlan�s town hall meeting Saturday in Durango. A 9-12 group, the Durango Gun Club and group called Constitution First also invited supporters to the meeting to decry McLachlan�s votes on four gun bills that recently passed the state House.
McLachlan said he respects his opponents� constitutional right to try to recall him.
�It�s disappointing. It�s distracting,� he said. �But they have a right to do it.�
He said despite overwhelming opposition to his votes from most of the 400 people who attended the meeting, not everyone in his district feels the same.
�I�ve gotten a lot of very strong support from moderate people � not only people who voted for me, but people who live in the district and appreciate what I�m trying to do, who appreciate that I�m trying to strike a balance between a constitutional right and public safety,� McLachlan said.
No state legislator has been recalled from office in the memory of anyone at the secretary of state�s elections division, said Rich Coolidge, spokesman for Secretary of State Scott Gessler.
Gessler will oversee the counting of petition signatures. He will have to verify that all the signatures belong to registered voters in the counties of La Plata, Archuleta, San Juan, Hinsdale, Lake and the southern part of Gunnison.
If the petition drive succeeds, Gov. John Hickenlooper would set a special election date. Voters would be asked whether they want to recall McLachlan and, if so, whom they want to replace him.
Former Rep. J. Paul Brown said he has been approached about running in the possible recall election, but he hasn�t made up his mind yet.
�I don�t know whether it would be better to just wait. The (2014) election�s not too far out. But I know there are some people who are very, very upset, and they don�t want to wait,� Brown said.
McLachlan beat Brown, R-Ignacio, by 917 votes last November.
The slim margin of victory gives his opponents hope that a recall can succeed.
�Even if we don�t succeed, it�s about sending a message as well. I think either way it�s going to be a win-win,� Garcia said.
Garcia is from Brighton, a town north of Denver, but the original organizers of Colorado Accountability are from Durango, he said. Several Second Amendment activists began organizing online since the gun debate began in the Legislature. Garcia is doing website technical work and social media for Colorado Accountability, he said.
The group has about 160 local volunteers ready to circulate recall petitions. Garcia said he thinks the group also will use paid petition circulators.
McLachlan said he tried to strike a middle ground, opposing his party�s proposed ban on ammunition magazines of more than 10 rounds. McLachlan voted for the bill after raising the limit to 15 rounds, and eight for shotguns.
McLachlan wasn�t alone in taking heat from gun activists last weekend. Large crowds also flooded meetings with Democratic senators Morgan Carroll of Aurora, Angela Giron of Pueblo and Jeanne Nicholson of Black Hawk.
But McLachlan is concerned that his drive to find a compromise on gun rights vs. gun safety hasn�t succeeded.
�It�s very frustrating for me because I consider myself a centrist,� he said. �There�s such a great divide on this issue, and it�s so emotional that I don�t know we�ll ever be able to come to consensus.�