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Joe Blanton (Athletics) Pitcher
Blanton was the second of four first-round picks by the A's in
the 2002 draft, going 24th overall out of the University of
Kentucky. The righthander gets his fastball into the mid-90s
and has impeccable control. In 2003, Blanton dominated two levels in his first full season,
posting a 2.29 ERA and ranking second in the National
Association with 174 strikeouts. The 6-3, 225-pounder tossed 25
consecutive scoreless innings at one point, capped by a
complete-game, 11-strikeout shutout. The 23-year-old Blanton began this season at Class AAA and went
2-1 with a 2.08 ERA through his first month.
Bryan Bullington (Pirates) Pitcher
The first overall pick of the 2002 draft went 13-5 with a 2.52
ERA between two Class A levels in his debut season last year. He
went 5-1 with a 1.39 ERA in eight outings in the lower-level
Class A South Atlantic League before earning a promotion to the
Carolina League in May. In Class AA to begin 2004, Bullington went 6-3 with a 3.86 ERA
through the first three months of the season. He won three
straight starts May 16-27. The 6-5, 220-pound righthander out of Ball State University,
Bullington throws a low-90s fastball with deception from a three
quarters arm slot. He also has a good curveball and a developing
Matt Cain (Giants) Pitcher
The Giants' first-round pick in the 2002 draft, Cain gets his
fastball into the mid-90s with good location. He complements the
heater with a changeup and a power curveball. In his first full professional season last year, Cain
posted a 2.55 ERA and 90 strikeouts in 74 lower-level Class A South
Atlantic League innings before going down with a stress fracture
in his elbow. Healthy to start 2004, the 19-year-old went 7-1 with a 1.86 ERA
in 13 advanced Class A California League starts to earn a
promotion to Class AA in June. In his Eastern League debut on
June 18, he allowed three hits and an unearned run over seven
innings to earn the win.
John Danks (Rangers) Pitcher
Danks was the ninth overall pick in the 2003 draft after going
10-3 with a 1.61 ERA and 173 strikeouts in 100 innings in his
senior year of high school. The lefthander has a low to mid-90s
fastball and a devastating curveball. In his first 13 professional innings last summer, Danks allowed
just one earned run and six hits, striking out 22 rookie-level
Arizona League batters. He earned a promotion to the
short-season Class A Northwest League in mid-August.
The 19-year-old began this season in the lower-level Class A
Midwest League and went 3-2 with a 2.17 ERA and 64 strikeouts in
49 2/3 innings before being promoted to the advanced Class A
California League in mid-June.
Clint Everts (Expos) Pitcher
Everts was the fifth overall pick in the 2002 draft, going 10
picks before his Cypress Falls High School (Houston, TX), Scott
Kazmir. The 6-2 righthander has above average curveball and
changeup offerings to go with a low-90s fastball. In his second professional start last year, Everts
struck out eight batters over six scoreless innings to post his first win.
He went 2-7 with a 3.94 ERA over two Class A stops overall.
The 19-year-old Everts has spent this season in the lower-level
Class A South Atlantic League. He went 3-0 with a 0.62 ERA in
June, featuring his first professional shutout on June 20 and a
career-high 12 strikeouts six days later.
Gavin Floyd (Phillies) Pitcher
Floyd, who was the fourth player taken in the 2001 draft, is a
6-5 righthander with a low to mid-90s fastball and a nasty
curveball. In his first professional season, 2002, Floyd emerged as a
SportsTicker All-Teen Team member, going 11-10 with a 2.77 ERA
in 27 South Atlantic League starts. He pitched a nine-inning
no-hitter but lost on July 24, 2002. Last year, Floyd went 7-8
despite ranking ninth in the Florida State League with a 3.00
ERA. The 21-year-old Floyd kicked off his first season in Class AA by
not allowing a run through his first four starts - a span of 17
innings this April. He worked eight hitless innings in a
no-decision on May 19.
Bill Murphy (Marlins) Pitcher
A third-round pick of the Athletics in 2002, Murphy was traded
to the Marlins along with righthander Mike Neu for lefty Mark
Redman last December. The 6-0, 190-pound Murphy has a low-90s
fastball with great movement and deceives hitters with his
delivery. In his first full professional season last year, Murphy went
10-7 with a 2.94 ERA in time split between lower-level Class A
and Class AA. He threw a nine-inning no-hitter on June 10 and
finished fifth in the A's system with 121 strikeouts.
Pitching for the Class AA Carolina Mudcats in his first season
with the Marlins, the 23-year-old lefthander won five straight
decisions April 21-May 22 and struck out a career-high 11
batters on June 12.
Kyle Sleeth (Tigers) Pitcher
Sleeth was the third player taken in last year's draft after
tying an NCAA record with 26 consecutive winning decisions at
Wake Forest. The 6-5 righthander, who finished his collegiate
career at 31-6, has a moving fastball that can reach the mid-90s
and advanced poise on the mound. Making his professional debut in 2004, the 22-year-old Sleeth
went 5-4 with a 3.31 ERA in 11 advanced Class A starts to earn a
promotion to Class AA in mid-June.
Tim Stauffer (Padres) Pitcher
Taken a pick after Sleeth in last year's draft, Stauffer was a
standout at Richmond. The two-time All-American gets great
movement on his low-90s fastball and supplements it with above
average breaking pitches. The 22-year-old Stauffer made his professional debut in the
advanced Class A California League this spring and went 2-0 with
a 1.78 ERA in six starts to earn a promotion to Class AA in
early May. After going 3-2 with a 2.63 ERA in eight Southern
League starts, he was promoted to Class AAA in late June.
Brad Thompson (Cardinals) Pitcher
A 16th-round pick in the 2002 draft, Thompson has made only five
professional starts before beginning the 2004 season in the
Class AA Tennessee Smokies rotation. The 22-year-old righthander
proceeded to set a Southern League record by stringing together
49 scoreless innings to begin the season. Dating back to last August, he pitched 57 2/3 consecutive
scoreless frames. He won seven straight starts, including
back-to-back, seven-inning shutouts to begin May, and was 7-1
with a 1.76 ERA when promoted to Class AAA in June.
The 6-1, 190-pound righthander has a sinking fastball clocked in
the low-90s and an baffling slider.
Koyie Hill (Dodgers) Catcher
A fourth-round pick in the 2000 draft out of Wichita State
University, Hill entered 2004 with a .284 career average through
four minor league seasons. He hit a career-high .314 as a Class
AAA Pacific Coast League all-star last year before making his
major league debut in September. Hill emerged as a South Atlantic League all-star in 2001,
ranking seventh in the circuit with a .301 average and knocking
in 79 runs. The 25-year-old is in his second Class AAA season in 2004. He
hit .374 with six homers and 29 RBI during May and began June by
going 4-for-6 with two doubles and two RBI.
Jeff Mathis (Angels) Catcher
Taken by the Angels between Casey Kotchman and Dallas McPherson
in the 2001 draft, Mathis has lived up to expectations as a
supplemental first-round pick. After averaging 40 doubles the last two seasons, the 21-year-old
Mathis has displayed more over-the-fence power this year and is
on pace to set a career high in that category this season.
A former shortstop and pitcher in high school, Mathis is very
athletic with a strong arm. Though relatively new to catching,
he has shown an ability to take charge behind the plate while
continuing to gain the confidence of his pitching staff.
Aaron Hill (Blue Jays) Shortstop
Hill, the 13th overall selection in the 2003 draft, was hitting .263 with five home runs and 43 RBI
in his first 86 games at Class AA New Hampshire this season. The Louisiana State product and 2003 SEC
Player of the Year excelled in the New York-Penn League in 2003, batting .361 with four home runs and
34 RBI in 33 games before being promoted to Dunedin. The gap hitter batted .286 with 11 RBI in 32
games for the Florida State League entry. The 22-year-old is noted for a well-rounded game, which
includes extra-base power, on-base capability and a solid glove.
Michael Aubrey (Indians) First Base
Aubrey, who was the 11th overall pick in last year's draft,
began this season in the advanced Class A Carolina League and
was leading the circuit with 60 RBI and a .339 average at the
time of his promotion to Class AA in June. The 22-year-old, lefthanded-hitting Aubrey began his
professional career by batting .348 in a 38-game stint in the
South Atlantic League last year. In 356 Class A at-bats, he
struck out just 48 times. A pitcher in addition to playing first base his freshman year at
Tulane, Aubrey has a strong throwing arm in addition to overall
above-average defensive abilities.
Prince Fielder (Brewers) First Base
The second-youngest player to begin the season in the Southern
League this season, the 20-year-old Fielder was off to a .320
start through his first 33 Class AA games. The 6-0, 260-pound Fielder was promoted over advanced
Class A this season after being the Midwest League's MVP and the
Brewers' Minor League Player of the Year in 2003. He led the
National Association with 12 homers and 34 RBI last July and
challenged for a league triple crown with 27 homers, 112 RBI
and a .313 average overall. The son of former major league slugger Cecil Fielder has
improved defensively since being taken seventh overall in the
2002 draft. In addition to producing well above-average power
numbers, he has an uncanny understanding of the strike zone.
Dallas McPherson (Angels) Third Base
The 6-4, 230-pound McPherson was recently promoted to Class AAA
after batting .319 with 25 homer runs in 364 Class AA at-bats -
a ratio of one every 14.56 at-bats - dating back to last year.
He went 3-for-3 with a homer in his first AAA game and posted
back-to-back two-homer games less than a week later. McPherson, who was a second-round pick in the
2001 draft out of the Citadel, homered in five straight games in the advanced
California League July 14-18, 2003 and was hitting .308 with 18
homers and 59 RBI when promoted to Class AA less than two weeks
later. He had three homers and eight RBI in his 11th Class AA
game on August 11. McPherson is among the minor league leaders in RBI and slugging
percentage this season. Between the AA and AAA levels, McPherson
ranked second in the National Association in both homers (14)
and RBI (38) this past June.
B.J. Upton (Devil Rays) Shortstop
At the tender age of 19, Upton has emerged as the top prospect in the minor leagues and has already
earned consideration for a call-up to the majors. Upton, who was a SportsTicker All-Teen Team member
in his debut season last year, needed just 593 professional at-bats to reach Class AAA. Since that
promotion in May, he has hit eight home runs - matching his total from last year. The second overall
pick in the 2002 draft, Upton has superlative tools across the board. He can drive the ball with
authority to all fields and has the speed to turn doubles into triples and steal bases.
Rickie Weeks (Brewers) Second Base
The second overall pick in last year's draft, Weeks has
superior offensive tools and the athleticism to evolve into a
quality defender as well. A career .473 hitter in college who led the nation in batting
twice, Weeks hit .358 in 67 minor-league at-bats last year
before making his major-league debut just five weeks after
signing. He went on to impress in the Arizona Fall League with a
.440 on-base percentage and nine steals. Though he has struggled at Class AA thus far this season,
Weeks has too much talent not to succeed. He has excellent bat speed,
power potential to all fields and great speed on the bases.
David Wright (Mets) Third Base
A supplemental first-round pick in the 2001 draft, Wright is one
of the best all-around third basemen in the minor leagues. He
combines power, speed and patience at the plate offensively and
has good hands, quick feet and an accurate throwing arm with a
quick release on defense. Wright tied for the Mets organizational lead with 93 RBI while
playing in the lower-level Class A South Atlantic League in
2002. Last year, he hit .275 with 15 homers and 75 RBI as an
advanced Class A Florida State League All Star. He went on to
lead the St. Lucie Mets to a league title by hitting .391 in the
playoffs. The 21-year-old Wright began this season in the Class AA Eastern
League and was leading the circuit with a .363 average when
promoted to the Class AAA International League in mid-June.
Between the two levels, Wright ranked fourth in the National
Association with a .410 average in June.
Jason Kubel (Twins) Outfield
Kubel, who turned 22 on May 25, began this season in the Class
AA Eastern League but was promoted to Class AAA after hitting a
league-best .377 with six homers and 29 RBI through May 20. The
5-11, 190-pounder hit safely in his first 10 International
League games to close out May riding a 13-game hitting streak
overall. A 12th-round pick in the 2000 draft, Kubel was a .310 career
hitter entering 2004. He was an advanced Class A Florida State
League All Star last year when he batted .298 with a career-high
82 RBI - good for second in the league. A native of California, Kubel displays excellent plate
discipline and has good power potential. He has a strong arm in
the outfield.
Conor Jackson (Diamondbacks) Outfield
The Diamondbacks' first-round pick in last year's draft, Jackson
was the short-season Class A Northwest League's MVP in 2003. He
hit .319 with six homers and 60 RBI and established a new league
record with 35 doubles. The 22-year-old product of the University of California hit
.345 with 11 homers and 54 RBI to in the advanced Class A
California League to earn a promotion to Class AA in June. He
carried a 19-game hitting streak into the Texas League and went
2-for-4 with a homer in his first Class AA game to extend it to
Val Majewski (Orioles) Outfield
Majewski, a third-round pick in 2002, entered this season with a
career .294 batting average and a .517 slugging percentage. With
a good eye at the plate, he had struck out only nine more times
(61) than he had walked (51). The product of Rutgers University has spent this season in the
Class AA Eastern League. He homered twice and drove in four runs
in his first game and had a 5-for-6 performance eight days
later. Majewski, who turned 23 on June 19, consistently hits line
drives from the left side of the plate and had already matched
his career high of 12 home runs by July 2. He has decent speed
for a man 6-2 and 200 pounds.
Jeremy Reed (Mariners) Outfield
The key prospect in the deal that sent Freddy Garcia to the
White Sox in a trade last month, Reed is considered one of the
best all-around outfielders in the minor leagues. Reed, who was the White Sox' second-round pick in
the 2002 draft out of Long Beach State, led the National Association with a
.373 average between two levels last year. After batting .333 in
the advanced Class A Carolina League, he hit .409 in 66 Class AA
Southern League games. He was a SportsTicker All Prospect Team
member and the Topps Minor League Player of the Year. The 23-year-old Reed was hitting .275 with
eight homers, 37 RBI and 12 steals in the Class AAA International League at the time
of the trade. He had two hits, including a home run, in his
first game in the Mariners system on July 1.
Delmon Young (Devil Rays) Outfield
Young was the first overall pick in the 2003 draft out of
Camarillo High School in California. Though he played in the
Arizona Fall League, his official professional debut wasn't
until this season. The 18-year-old homered in his first game with Charleston-SC of
the lower-level Class A South Atlantic League on April 8. He put
together a 13-game hitting streak April 27-May 10, went 5-for-5
on May 28 and hit three home runs in a doubleheader on June 24.
Young is 6-3 and 205 pounds with excellent power potential and
decent plate discipline for his age.
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Jeff Francis (Rockies) Pitcher
Francis, the ninth overall pick in 2002, has gone 22-3 since
June of 2003. He started the '03 campaign 2-7 with a 6.88 ERA
through May before going 10-2, 1.83 ERA the rest of the way.
The 23-year-old won his first 10 decisions at Class AA Tulsa in
the Texas League this season. He leads the league in wins, ERA
and strikeouts (133). The 6-5, 210 pounder, who has command of
all his pitches, has fanned 10 or more hitters seven times,
including a career-high 14 June 1 against Frisco. He tossed a
no-hitter July 6, 2003 for Visalia against Modesto in the Class
A California League.
Francis, who was the second-highest Canadian chosen in draft
history, is almost a lock to represent his native country in the
Olympics this summer. Righthanded pitcher Adam Loewen, selected
fourth overall by the Orioles in that same draft, is the highest
Canadian ever drafted.
Merkin Valdez (Giants) Pitcher
The 22-year-old Valdez, who emerged as a top prospect in 2003,
started this season on the disabled list with an Achilles
problem and was not activated until June. Pitching in the Class A California League for San Jose,
Valdez turned in his best performance this season July 3 with 12
strikeouts and one run allowed over a season-high seven innings.
In his first full pro season last year, Valdez went 9-5 with a
2.25 ERA and a Class A South Atlantic League-best 166
strikeouts. He recorded three double-digit strikeout totals,
including a career-high 13 over seven innings July 28.
The 6-3, 170-pounder was rewarded by being selected Giants Minor
League Pitcher of the Year and being promoted to the 40-man
roster. Originally signed by the Braves, Valdez was dealt to the
Giants with Damian Moss for Russ Ortiz.
Dioner Navarro (Yankees) Catcher
At age 20, Navarro was the youngest player to begin 2004 in the
Class AA Eastern League after hitting .341 with 37 RBI in a
58-game audition there last year. Navarro was promoted to Class AAA in late June after batting
.271 with three homers and 29 RBI in 255 at-bats for Trenton.
He's drawn comparisons to Pudge Rodriguez because of his 5-9
size, discipline at the plate and his great quickness and a
strong arm behind it.
Robinson Cano (Yankees) Second Base
Cano, just 21 year of age, hit .301 with 20 doubles, eight
triples, seven homers and 44 RBI at Class AA Trenton before a
late June callup to Class AAA Columbus, where he went 4-for-4
with three RBI in his first game and homered the next.
The second baseman earned Class A South Atlantic League All-Star
honors in 2002, hitting .276 with 14 homers.
Cano, the son of former major leaguer Jose Cano, hit a combined
.277 between the Class A Florida State League and the Class AA
Eastern League last season, driving in 63 runs and producing 35
extra-base hits. The slugger already has 38 this season.
Shin-soo Choo (Mariners) Outfield
Choo, who will turn 22 on July 13, is having a fine season
playing in a tough hitters park in Class AA San Antonio. He's
hitting well over .300 when on the road. The lefthanded hitter
is also one home run shy of his career-high total of nine set
last season at Class A Inland Empire. Choo, who earned SportsTicker All-Teen Team honors in 2002
after batting .303 with 37 steals for two Class A clubs, is a quality
defender with a powerful arm.
Felix Pie (Cubs) Outfield
Pie, the youngest player in the Class A Florida State League, is
having another outstanding season. He's had two 5-hit games this
season, including hitting for the cycle with four runs and five
RBI for Daytona against Fort Myers in late June. He's already
set career highs in stolen bases and home runs. The 19-year-old native of the Dominican Republic was
co-MVP of the rookie-level Arizona League in 2002 (.321, 13 3B, 17 SB in
55 games) and a SportsTicker All-Teen selection in '03, batting
.285 with nine triples and 17 steals at Class A Lansing in the
Midwest League.
Felix Hernandez (Mariners) Pitcher
The 18-year-old Hernandez, a native of the Dominican Republic,
is the youngest player selected to participate in the Futures
Game. Hernandez was outstanding in the hitter-friendly Class A
California League this season before being promoted to Class AA
in July. The 6-3, 180 pounder was 9-3 with a 2.74 ERA and 114
strikeouts and just 26 walks in 92 innings. He fanned 21 in his
last two starts before allowing a run with eight strikeouts over
six innings in his Texas League debut. Hernandez caught scouts' eyes in '03 when, as a 17-year-old,
he went 7-2 with a 2.29 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 55 innings at
Everett of the short-season Class A Northwest League.
Yusmeiro Petit (Mets) Pitcher
This 19-year-old native of Venezuela left a lasting impression
on Class A South Atlantic League hitters when he struck out 45
batters in his last four starts (23 2/3 innings) before being
summoned to the high Class A Florida State League. Petit was 9-2 with a 2.39 ERA and 122 strikeouts
in 83 innings for Capital City. He walked only 22 and held opposing hitters to
a .162 average. The 6-0, 180 pounder pitched four hitless
innings with nine strikeouts in his FSL debut on July 3.
Petit was 4-3 with a 2.28 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 74 innings
in short-season ball in 2003.
Joel Guzman (Dodgers) Shortstop
Guzman rebounded nicely from a slow April by batting .348 with
16 doubles, eight triples, eight homers and 33 RBI the next two
months for Class A Vero Beach in the Florida State League.
The 6-4, 200 pounder hit .240 with 26 doubles, 13 homers and 54
RBI last season split between Class A South Georgia and Vero
Ruben Gotay (Royals) Second Base
This 21-year-old second base prospect has a live bat with
extra-base potential. The switch-hitter is on pace this season
for 90 RBI, 30 doubles, 12 triples, 14 homers and 15 stolen
bases. Gotay emerged as a prospect in 2002 when he hit .285 with a with
a Class A Midwest League-high 42 doubles, 60 extra-base hits,
nine homers and 83 RBI at Class A Burlington. Last season, while playing at pitcher-friendly
Wilmington in the high Class A Carolina League, Gotay hit .261 with 31 doubles and
nine homers.
Andy Marte (Braves) Third Base
The 20-year-old Marte, a SportsTicker All-Prospect member last
season and a two-time All-Teen Team member, has been on the
disabled list since June 5. Marte has 18 doubles and 11 homers in 201 at-bats at Class AA
Greenville. He follows in a long line of Atlanta top prospects that includes
Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones and Rafael Furcal that excelled as
teenagers. After leading the lower level Class A South Atlantic
League with 105 RBI in 2002, Marte topped the advanced Class A
Carolina League in doubles (35) and extra-base hits (52) in
Justin Morneau (Twins) First Base
Morneau, who entered this season with a .311 career average, has
added power in the last few years. He's had three 2-homer games
this season and has driven in seven and six runs in a game.
Morneau, a native of Canada, slugged 24 homers last season
between Class AA, AAA and the major leagues.
The 6-4, 220-pounder led the rookie-level Gulf Coast League with
a .402 average, 10 homers and 58 RBI in 52 games in 2000 and hit
.356 in a half season in the Class A Midwest League the
following season.
Fausto Carmona (Indians) Pitcher
In his first full professional season in 2003, Carmona went 17-4
with a 2.16 ERA, claiming Indians Pitcher of the Year honors.
He was the Class A South Atlantic League's Most Outstanding
Pitcher, leading the circuit in wins and ERA (2.06).
The 20-year-old went 5-2 with a 2.83 ERA in 12 starts at high
Class A Kinston this season before being promoted to Class AA
Akron. He allowed a total of two runs in his first two
Jose Capellan (Braves) Pitcher
The 23-year-old Capellan impressed Atlanta's management during
spring training with a fastball that flirts with triple digits.
The 6-3, 170-pound righthander began the season with the Myrtle
Beach Pelicans in the advanced Class A Carolina League and
produced a 1.94 ERA over 46 innings. Capellan won each of his final four starts before getting called
up to the Class AA Southern League in late May. He was leading
the Carolina League with 62 strikeouts, including 37 over his
final four outings, at the time of his promotion. In Class AA,
he struck out a combined 27 hitters over his first three starts.
The Dominican Republic native suffered a serious elbow injury
during rookie ball in 2001 and missed the entire 2002 season
after undergoing "Tommy John" surgery. He was handled cautiously
during a comeback stint with Rome of the Class A South Atlantic
League in 2003, posting a 3.80 ERA in 47 innings.
Jairo Garcia (Athletics) Pitcher
Garcia, who signed with Oakland as a 17-year-old out of the
Dominican Republic in 2000, has earned a reputation for throwing
high 90s heat. Used primarily as a starter prior to this season,
the now 21-year-old entered the 2004 season with 216 strikeouts
in 208 career innings.
Starting his second straight season with the Class A Kane County
Cougars of the Midwest League, the 6-0, 165-pound righty has
found great success in a closer role. Garcia did not allow a run
over his first nine appearances, earning five saves over that
He posted a 0.30 ERA in 30 innings and was second in the circuit
with 16 saves before his promotion to the Class AA Midland
Wilfredo Ledezma (Tigers) Pitcher
Selected by Detroit from the Boston Red Sox in the 2002 major
league Rule 5 draft, Ledezma spent the entire 2003 season on the
Tigers 25-man roster despite having never pitched above
lower-level Class A ball. The then 22-year-old utilized a
fastball that reached the mid-90s and a hard curveball but went
3-7 with a 5.79 ERA in 84 innings in the majors.
Now 23, the native of Venezuela started this season in the Class
AA Eastern League and earned a win in six of his first nine
starts, including four consecutive wins May 8-25.
Ledezma struck out a season-high 10 batters in eight scoreless
innings against Norwich May 30 and tossed eight scoreless
innings in his next start to finished tied for the Eastern
League lead with four wins in May. The 6-3 lefty also spun a
two-hit shutout - the first of his career - against the Altoona
Curve June 26.
Arnuldo Munoz (White Sox) Pitcher
The 22-year-old Munoz possesses a quality curveball and utilizes
quick arm action to throw a fastball that touches 90. The 5-9
southpaw entered this season with an 18-11 record and 312
strikeouts in 257 career innings. Munoz earned Pitcher of the
Year honors in the Dominican Winter League in 2002.
Despite spending a majority of his career in the bullpen, Munoz
began 2004 as a starter for the Birmingham Barons of the Class
AA Southern League. He adapted quickly, earning a win in each of
his first four starts to finish tied for the minor-league lead
with four wins through the end of April.
Before being recalled to Chicago on June 15, Munoz was tied for
the league lead with seven wins, had produced a 2.05 ERA and had
struck out 68 batters - fifth best in the circuit. After a spot
start for the White Sox, Munoz joined the Charlotte Knights of
the Class AAA International League.
Juan Perez (Red Sox) Pitcher
After finishing fourth in the Florida State League with 18 saves
in 2003, the 23-year-old southpaw has continued to be one of the
most effective relievers in the Red Sox organization. Perez, who
was originally believed to be three years younger, did not allow
a run over his first seven appearances with the Portland Sea Dogs
of the Class AA Eastern League this season.
In 10 relief appearances (May 19-June 18), the Dominican
Republic native went 1-0 with three saves, allowing one earned
run and fanning 15 batters in 16 1/3 innings. A converted
starter, Perez has finished over 40 combined games since moving
to the bullpen in 2003, notching 21 saves over that span.
Andres Blanco (Royals) Shortstop
Despite just turning 20-years-old, Blanco has emerged as one of
the best shortstops in the National Association and arguably the
best defensive players in the Royals system.
The native of Venezuela, who earned all-star honors in the
Carolina League in 2003, hit safely in seven consecutive games
with the Wichita Wranglers of the Class AA Texas League in April
before making his major-league debut while filling in for
injured shortstop Angel Berroa in Kansas City. The switch-hitter
hit .259 (7-for-27) in nine games with the Royals. Blanco, who has yet to hit a home run in nearly 1
,000 career at-bats, compensates for a lack of power with speed on the bases
and a quick stroke that produces consistent contact.
Jesus Cota (Diamondbacks) Outfield
A 14th-round pick of Arizona in 2000, Cota earned MVP honors in
the rookie-level Pioneer League in 2001 and drove in a
league-best 101 runs in the Class A California League the
following season. The native of Mexico recorded 90 extra-base hits over his first
two pro seasons but was plagued by a hip flexor in 2003,
managing just 20 extra-base hits in 98 games for Class AA El
Paso. After missing most of April, the 6-3, 220-pound outfielder hit
.403 (25-62) and knocked in 22 runs in 16 games, including a
two-homer effort on May 5, in the California League this year.
In mid-May, Cota made a return to the Texas League and hit .317
with six homers and 20 RBI in June.
Edwin Encarnacion (Reds) Third Base
Originally a ninth-round pick of the Texas Rangers in 2000,
Encarnacion was traded to the Cincinnati Reds with Ruben Mateo
for righthander Rob Bell in 2001. A native of the Dominican Republic, Encarnacion emerged as a
Class A Midwest League All Star in 2002, ranking fourth in the
circuit with 17 homers and fifth with 237 stolen bases. He also
produced a .282 average, 73 RBI and 25 steals that season. Last year, the 6-1, 195-pound Encarnacion
split time between the Class A Carolina League and the Class AA Southern League and
finished sixth in the Reds system with a .294 average. Encarnacion has spent this season at Class AA
and was hitting .291 through July 6.
Jorge Cortes (Pirates) Outfield
A native of Columbia, Cortes was the South Atlantic League's MVP
last year, hitting .325 with eight homers and 66 RBI. He also
played in 37 games in the Carolina League, hitting .264. Cortes was signed as a non-drafted free
agent in 1997 at the age of 17. The now 23-year-old Cortes has spent 2004 in the Carolina
League and hit .333 with 14 extra-base hits during June. The lefthanded-hitting Cortes displays
excellent discipline at the plate. He led the South Atlantic League with a .427 on-base
percentage last year.
Willy Tavares (Astros) Outfield
A 22-year-old native of the Dominican Republic, Tavares is a
solid contact hitter with excellent speed, swiping 202 bases in
413 games entering this season. The 6-0, 160-pound centerfielder earned all-star honors in the
South Atlantic League in 2002 and the Class A Carolina League in
2003 as a member of the Cleveland Indians organization before
being selected by Houston in the 2003 major league Rule 5 draft. Tavares did not make the Astros out
of spring training, but Houston retained his rights by trading pitcher Jeriome Robertson
to the Indians. He began the season with Round Rock of the Class
AA Texas League and hit safely in 29 of his first 32 games. Tavares, who set a career high with 57
stolen bases in 2003, tied for second in the National Association with 18 steals this
past May. Tavares, who is arguably the best outfield prospect in the
Astros' system, also utilizes his speed on defense and earned
accolades as the best defensive outfielder in the Carolina
League last season. He possesses a strong, accurate arm,
averaging 11 outfield assists over the last three seasons.
Robinzon Diaz (Blue Jays) Catcher
A native of the Dominican Republic, Diaz entered the 2004 season
with a .317 average in 652 professional at-bats. He drove in 45
runs in 65 games in the Dominican Summer League in 2001 and
added 44 RBI while hitting .374 in 48 games in the short-season
Appalachian League last year. The 20-year-old Diaz has spent 2004 in the South Atlantic League
and was hitting .252 with 27 RBI through July 6.
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A wealth of research suggests that coffee doesn't just pick you up -- it fights heart disease and some cancers, and it may even help you push through harder, longer workouts.
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by analysing obito :oh itachi is just as smart as minato and smarter than kakashi naruto and gai combined.
didnt u see he was going head to head combat with naruto in chakra mode. he isnt stupid like naruto to just charge in and butt obito like what naruto did.
as what i can see from you when u guys debate about a battle you downgrade power characters. debating is to compare and contrast characters stating all about them in battle mode and try to see who will win.
itachi would beat obito in a 1vs1 battle rinngean and "cant touch him" my ass.
just as how obito was made the way he is now.. its just how itachi was made the way he was and is.. so dont try to state negative information and shit was other characters just to make the ones ur backing up "look good"
raw power isnt the only thing that is needed to win a battle.
some1 said that Itachi won against SM Kabuto because of sasuke
none of that could have been done without sasuke ? who the hell are you. itachi was the one giving ****** orders on how to fight. his plan was like that. he knew kabuto learnt the dragon sage mode and thats why he came prepared. it want fluke u idiot. and how did he made everything worse? he saved multiple deaths of characters like kakashi gai and naruto. you're trying to imply that he stopping the ET made madara broke out? it was a reserved plan from the start. madara wasnt going anywhere once he got revived. he already planned it before he died. made sure to make that seal.
really? who would have been destroyed? he saved naruto form getting his soul ripped out and bee from his chakra being absorbed and he did it in the middle of almighty push. the susanoo of his withstood the gravity. someone that the nintails did by struggling and also naruto with plot no jutsu.


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Backstage, onstage and behind the scenes with Roundabout Theatre Company's snazzy Pal Joey revival
Get a sneak peek at the national tour of Once.September 3, 2013
Here, friends, grab a tissue. You'll need it. This is the final episode of The Princess Diary. Get ready to laugh, cry and say goodbye to Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, dear Herman and everyone at Cinderella on Broadway.January 29, 2014
The Lion King Character Study series kicks off with Patrick R. Brown. Watch how he describes Scar's evil actions, and how his costume and makeup design work to make Scar sharp and unlovable.November 8, 2012
Welcome to the first episode of Vlogger 24601, a look backstage at Les Miserables with Broadway's Jean Valjean, Ramin Karimloo. This first episode has it all: masks, puppets and Ramin serenading us on the guitar. Enjoy!April 22, 2014
Get a taste of the national tour of The Book of Mormon.September 1, 2013
Lesli Margherita of Matilda makes up a few new songs, scolds a few viewers and answers fan questions on the latest episode of Looks Not Books.April 15, 2014
Les Miz star Ramin Karimloo spends his day off with his former Love Never Dies co-star Sierra Boggess, who is currently starring in The Phantom of the Opera.May 13, 2014
James Snyder takes us to the If/Then Tony party and backstage for more water cooler wisdom and an interview with LaChanze.June 12, 2014
Aladdin standout James Monroe Iglehart explains to Paul Wontorek why the Genie is the role of a lifetime.April 17, 2014
The nekkid guys come back to the New York stage.April 5, 2012
The Tony-winning musical The Lion King celebrated 15 years on Broadway with a triumphant performance and lavish celebration. Hear from the award-winning creators and current cast about why The Lion King is unlike any other show on Broadway.November 19, 2012


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- Song Lyrics (4)
- Seasonal (57)
Whether your preschooler's going on his first cross-country flight or just a bike ride to the playground, make sure he records favorite memories and discoveries with this "o-fish-al" looking passport.
Hang with the guppies Tues-Fri at 10AM ET on Nick
What time is it? Time to celebrate summer!
Kids can have a ball at the beach with the guppy gang!
Gups up! Print and send a summertime greeting to guppy friends
Make a splash with your little guppy with this diy tee!
Preschoolers can earn their very own Guppy "wings" after their first plane ride
Tag kids' backpacks and bags with their favorite Guppy pals
Dive in and get 4 pages of counting & coloring fun for your little guppy!
Get them excited for school with this coloring pack featuring all their friends from Nick Jr!
Straw toppers make for swim-sational sipping!
Turn an ordinary fish bowl into an official bubble station with this label!
Deck the walls with a special banner just for Dad!
Tell Dad all the reasons why he's so fin-tastic!
Taking a trip to the aquarium? Don't forget your passport!
Help Bubble Puppy get ready for bedtime with this activity pack!
Help Gil have a Hoppy Easter by collecting as many eggs as he can!
Kids can use their crayons to solve this mystery!
Get seven printable pages of spring-themed fun featuring Nick Jr. friends
Connecting the dots is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Put the Nick Jr. superheroes back together with this puzzle pack!
Your favorite Nick Jr. characters save the day dressed as superheroes!
Treat your Nick Jr. fan to these heart-y activities
Tell them 'way to go' & more with these fin-tastic rewards cards
Cozy-up with your kids and search for the hidden items in these snowy scenes!
Need an indoor activity? Keep kids entertained with sticker play fun!
Use these printable ornaments to decorate your tree or your paper chain tree!
Your little guppies can help make this o-fish-al decoration!
Kids join the journey through Bubbledom with the Guppies!
Fetch the scissors and our printables to make the perfect playtime do-together activity
Jump into the game and solve this jigsaw with Gil
Piece this puzzle together to see Deema, Gil, and Nonny do a ballet step
Make a splash with your Nick Jr. fan by printing this summer break activity pack!
Dive in for counting, matching, and sticker fun with the Blue Mermaid
Color and count the stars and stripes in this patriotic pack!
Kids can't get bored when Dora and her friends are at their fingertips. Just print and play!
Get ready for kindergarten together!
Don't forget the date of sports games and practices with the help of Alana and this colorful calendar!
Send your pup on a mission to put each sticker in its place!
Taking a trip to the aquarium? Don't forget your passport!
Help Bubble Puppy get ready for bedtime with this activity pack!
Take our pup quiz with your preschooler as they color in each PAW Patrol member!
Get wordy with Wally's spring activity pack!
Get seven printable pages of spring-themed fun featuring Nick Jr. friends
Connect and color with Dora and her friends from Wonderland!
Cozy-up with your kids and search for the hidden items in these snowy scenes!
Kids can hit the slopes with Dora & Diego in this 5-page printable coloring pack
Kids connect from 1 to 10 to learn more about their PAW Patrol friends!
Print and bring along on your next apple or pumpkin-picking trip
Get to know Julius Jr. and his fun-loving friends with this 7-page pack
Make a jumble of jigsaws with your Julius Jr. fan
Keep your pets happy and healthy with this printable chore chart
Help each PAW Patrol pup get back to their sweet rides!
Perfect pattern power is just a print away!
Get kids ready for a haircut with a checklist, reward card, & more!
Connect and color with the Guppies at the hair salon!
Print this pack and let your kids add color to the Team's snowy shenanigans
Color, count, and move to the music with Dora
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Comedy Zone, the comedy-club chain that opened in Southfield earlier this year, turns on the star power this weekend with shows by two funny guys who have earned big followings via TV and movies.
Actor-comic Hal Sparks, who got himself noticed as host of E's "Talk Soup" before tackling a dramatic role on Showtime's "Queer as Folk," takes the stage for five shows Thursday-Saturday.
Sparks, currently on Disney XD sitcom "Lab Rats," got his comedy start by studying with Chicago's Second City troupe.
Hal Sparks is performing at 8 p.m. Thursday, and at 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets are $17.50.
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-Cruise the Gulf of Thailand
-Ko Samui, Thailand
-Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand
-Sihanoukville, Cambodia
-Cruise the South China Sea
-Muara, Brunei
-Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
-Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
-Cruise the Coast of Vietnam
-Da Nang, Vietnam
-Hanoi (Ha Long Bay), Vietnam
-Hong Kong, China
-Cruise the Coast of China
-Xiamen, China
-Shanghai, China
-Cruise the East China Sea
-Hiroshima, Japan
-Kyoto (Kobe), Japan
-Cruise the Pacific Ocean
-Seoul (Incheon), South Korea
-Dalian, China
-Beijing (Tianjin), China
Dalian is the second largest city in Liaoning Province, and the largest port in northern China. It is young by Chinese standards, dating from 1898, though smaller settlements had long existed in the area. Like Hong Kong and Shanghai, Dalian's development stemmed from colonial occupation, but in this case by Russia. Under Russian rule Dalian, or Dalny as it was known, became the southern tip of the Trans-Siberian Railway and the main port of the eastern Russian empire.
The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 240 days before the cruise begins for guests receiving Concierge amenities, and 180 days before the cruise begins for all other guests. Guests receiving Concierge amenities will receive a 5% discount off of the prices shown below for Regent Choice tours.
Discover everyday life in China during a rare in-home visit with a local family and an orientation tour of Dalian.
Depart the pier in Dalian for the drive to People Square, formerly known as Stalin Square, which was built to commemorate the liberation of NE China in 1945 by the Soviet Union's Red Army. Transformed by lush meadows and gentle doves, People Square has become a popular leisure destination for locals and visitors alike.
The highlight of your tour will be a visit with a local family - an opportunity rarely encountered by overseas visitors to China. Your gracious hosts will welcome you into their home and provide you with a first-hand glimpse into their daily life. Through interpreters, you will have a friendly conversation with your hosts regarding points of interest for both parties. From there, you will visit the local farmer's market, where a variety of land and sea products are offered for sale. Some time will be made to browse through the Dalian Friendship Shopping Center for some local specialties.
Following this interesting cultural experience, you will rejoin your coach for the return drive to the pier and ship.
Please note: In order to visit with the local family, participants will have to negotiate approximately 15 steps.
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Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tour Departure times are subject to change so please reference your actual tour ticket for the correct departure time. Tours operate rain or shine. Minor children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a an adult parent or guardian on all shore excursions. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.
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Changes, same problems for Bears' O-line
The Bears are hoping this week's changes to the starting O-line will be the solution to the OL problems they have been struggling with for years.
Bears OG Rachal leaves team for personal reasons
Bears OG Chilo Rachal left the team for personal reasons. He was placed on the reserve/left squad list.
NFC North Spin cycle: Packers deal Lions tough blow
The Packers ground out a win at Detroit, leaving the Lions with plenty of work to do to get back into the playoff race.
Kaepernick, Smith lead 49ers in romp
Colin Kaepernick threw two TD passes and Aldon Smith racked up 5½ sacks as the 49ers crushed the Bears, 32-7 on Monday night.
Report: 49ers QB Smith ruled out, Kaepernick to start
49ers QB Alex Smith has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Bears, ESPN's Chris Mortensen first reported.
Ditka hospitalized after minor stroke
Former Bears coach and current ESPN analyst Mike Ditka suffered a minor stroke on Friday.
Bears announce Campbell will start Monday night
The Bears ruled QB Jay Cutler out for Monday night's game against the 49ers. Jason Campbell will get the start.
Hall Call: Lance Briggs
Are Bears WLB Lance Briggs' name and numbers "big" enough for him to one day be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Urlacher says again he'd lie about concussion
Bears LB Brian Urlacher said Thursday he would still lie to cover up a concussion, reiterating a point he made earlier in the season.
Jim Harbaugh hospitalized with irregular heartbeat
49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh is having a minor procedure done at Stanford Hospital on Thursday for an irregular heartbeat.
Thursday's 60-second rant: Bears-Niners bash weighing heavy on brain
PFW executive editor Dan Arkush reflects on the head-scratching subplots in Monday night's matchup between the Bears and Niners.
Texans LB Dobbins fined $30,000
The NFL fined Texans LB Tim Dobbins $30,000 on Wednesday for his hit on Bears QB Jay Cutler. Dobbins said he will appeal the fine.
Key matchup: Bears RBs Matt Forte and Michael Bush vs. 49ers defense
In today's Key Matchup we examine one battle that will help decide the Bears-49ers game in Week 11.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Injuries could dull 2012's best one-two prime-time punch
What appeared to be great NFL drama in Week 11 took a potentially big hit with three significant QB injuries.
Bears sign QB McCown
The Bears brought back QB Josh McCown on Tuesday and waived TE Brody Eldridge.
The St. Louis Rams have placed Onobun on injured reserve with a back injury that didn't respond to treatment.||||||| Onobun, a sixth-round pick, had two receptions for 15 yards. He was drafted as a long-range prospect after playing only one season in college at Houston.
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Illinois' 177 lawmakers won't be getting paid as scheduled Thursday unless a court intervenes.
The pay stoppage is Gov. Pat Quinn's punishment for inaction on pension reform. Legislative leaders are suing Quinn over the move. They're asking a Cook County judge to issue an emergency injunction.
Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka says her office can't issue the checks because the salaries were in a budget bill. The governor did not eliminate his own salary, but asked for the comptroller to withhold his check. Topinka's office says he can restart his pay any time.
Members of the bipartisan pension committee say they are several weeks away from presenting a plan. Committee members say they are waiting on savings estimates as they prepare a proposal touted by several of the state's university presidents.
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Basketball - Girls Varsity
Captains: Camryn Biasin '14, Hannah Cooke '14, and Francesca Ghi '14
The Berkshire girl's basketball team is coming off two years of success unprecedented over the last decade. The Bears have compiled a 49-9 record over the past two seasons with quarterfinals and semi-finals appearance in the New England Prep School Championships.
Having graduated only one player, this year the Bears look to continue their winning ways and return to New England Championships. The addition of talented recruits to a veteran team will only strengthen the attempts of the seven seniors who helped build the program, as well as some talented underclassmen. Included in the list of returning players are all five starters from last year, including New England Prep School all-stars Hannah Cooke '14, Kristalyn Baisden '15, and Samone Defreese '16. This should be a very exciting season for the Bears.Read more about alums Samantha DeFreese here and Breana Wilson here.


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WB and JKR File Full Request for Injunction of Harry Potter Lexicon (Part 1)Companion Books
Warner Bros. and J.K. Rowling's legal team has filed its full complaint against RDR Books, the publishing company that is attempting to produce a printed, commercial version of The Harry Potter Lexicon, in an ongoing effort to get an injunction permanently halting the book's publication. There are more than 1,100 pages in this complaint, to which RDR has three weeks to reply.
As this is a huge number of pages and of information, this post will highlight new or important information, and as we read the documents more thoroughly, we will add more and attempt to answer questions.
The complaint says that:
1. The book "compiles and repackages Ms. Rowlnig's fictional facts derived wholesale from the Harry Potter works without adding any new creativity, commentary, insight, or criticism. Defendant's attempt to cloak the Infringing Book in the mantle of scholarship is merely a ruse designed to circumvent Plaintiffs' rights in order to make a quick buck."
2. The cover of the book (which was originally free of disclaimer but later edited to include the word "Unofficial" and a disclaimer) has been designed to mislead users; the complaint also includes a survey from an independent research consultant which concludes that 38 percent of people thought the book gave a false impression of endorsement by J.K. Rowling (and 55 percent did so without any other mitigating factors rendering their answer unusable; one such factor was thinking that J.K. Rowling actually wrote the book, or that the Lexicon Web site was a place to buy Harry Potter books).
3. The Lexicon book would be "in direct contravention" to J.K. Rowling's plans on her own encyclopedia for charity. RDR and Steve Vander Ark were aware of J.K. Rowling's intentions and that this book would be a violation of her rights. It says Steve Vander Ark's letter requesting employment on the official encyclopedia was sent in July 2007, and "after his services were declined, Mr. Vander Ark then set out to have materials from his own Lexicon Website turned into a book in competition with Ms. Rowling's planned book...knowing full well that Ms. Rowling would not even be finished with her book tour following the July release of the final Harry Potter book - much less able to start on her next companion guide - Mr. Vander Ark sought to finalize and release his Infringing Book almost immediately following that July release."
4. JKR/WB attempted to circumvent a lawsuit.
5. That RDR Books' main excuse for its conduct is that it is a print version of the Lexicon Web site; the complaint then cites a technology authority at WB's law firm who claims to have downloaded the entire Lexicon - "more than 891,851 individual data files totaling approximately 50 gigabytes of data" - requiring a dedicated computer working for more than 120 hours. "To print out the entire content of the Lexicon Website would take a similar amount of time, if not more, and considerable effort, if not more, because we used professional equipment...in other words, a reader cannot easily print out the Web site and read it like a book."
6. That there is a difference between allowing fan sites copyright latitude to discuss Harry Potter and "allowing a single fan site owner and his publisher to commercially exploit the Harry Potter books in contravention of Ms. Rowling's wishes and rights and to the detriment of other Harry Potter fan sites."
7. The Lexicon book (the complaint includes pages from it) contains "lengthy plot summaries, spoilers, and detailed descriptions of characters...synopses of the major plots and story lines of the Harry Potter books, descriptions of the history and personalities of nearly all of the Harry Potter characters, and detailed catalogues of the fictional creatures and magical elements that constitute the "heart" of the Harry Potter books."
8. That RDR's attempt to pass the book off as scholarship is "a sham," and that the Lexicon book is "not a reference book or a scholarly critique, merely a mass-market work that lifts whole chunks of Ms. Rowling's texts and orders them alphabetically, in effect 'rearranging the furniture' that Ms. Rowling created while lacking any orginality or invention.' "
9. A rule against JKR/WB would harm the fan community by "necessitating more monitoring and restriction of fan activity by copyright owners afraid of compromising their rights against infringers."
10. RDR's "bad faith" actions (ignoring cease-and-desist letters, responding by claiming copyright on the Harry Potter timeline, and offering rights to the book to German and Taiwanese publishers while asking for more time to respond to WB because of a family emergency) is cause for injunctive relief.
11. That Steve Vander Ark claimed "in a 'smoking gun' e-mail that it would be 'illegal' to sell such a work without Ms. Rowling's permission and that she had reserved her right in the Series."
12. Allowing RDR to proceed would effectively 'scoop' J.K. Rowling on a work she intends to publish herself, as well as deny her the "exclusive right to be the first to create a definitive encyclopedia of the Series, as well as the right to exercise quality control over derivative works based on the Series. Moreover, when Ms. Rowling publishes her own guide she might find herself in the absurd position of defending a claim that she infringed RDR's copyright in its unauthorized derivative work based on her creation. Nor is this possibility remote: RDR has already written to WB claiming infringement of a timeline based on the Series and posted on the Website."
13. There would be a 'societal' cost to allowing publication as it would open doors to similar unauthorized works, make it unclear to official licensees who had the right to grant rights, and confusing customers about what "goods are authorized, and diluting the goodwill Plaintiffs have built up in the Series through their policing and quality control."
The remainder of the complaint consists of many more declarations and pieces of evidence. Significant portions of J.K. Rowling's declaration (dated January 15, London) read:
"To this day, I care deeply about how the characters and story lines are presented and what type of derivative works I license based on the Harry Potter books. I require that all licensed materials, such as the films based on the books, be of the highest quality. I also limit Harry Potter merchandising in an effort to maintain quality controls. In other words, I am careful about the way the Harry Potter books are presented to the world. I believe I owe that much to the millions of Harry Potter fans who have grown to love the books and to trust in the quality of the products associated with them.
"I am extremely appreciative of the support both I and the Harry Potter books have received from the fan community. I enjoy and encourage the free flow of ideas, creativity, commentary, and discussion of the Harry Potter books, including on free-of-charge fan websites, even if it has meant allowing these fan sites to reference copyrighted Harry Potter materials or to create derivative works such as fan fiction or art. I express my appreciation for fan sites and the fan community by, among other things, bestowing a 'fan site award' on one or more of the Harry Potter fan sites each year. In June of 2004, I granted just such a fan site award to the Harry Potter Lexicon fan site partly because of the free and open nature of the site. That being said, I never intended for this award or my encouragement and support of the fan community to be taken by anyone as an authorization for them to create and sell an infringing Harry Potter book (or any other materials) for their own financial gain.
"I have chosen not to license a Harry Potter companion book similar to RDR Books' proposed "lexicon" because I intend to write my own. In addition to the two companion books I have already written -- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages (the "Companion Books") -- I have stated on my web site, in numerous interviews in the press and elsewhere that I intend to publish a definitive guide to all of the creatures, characters, places, and other elements that comprise the Harry Potter world. Just as I did with the first two companion books, I will donate royalties from such a companion book to charity.
"Moreover, I have made and kept notes in connection with each of the Harry Potter books, which I have recently begun to augment with additional materials that I intend to include in my own companion guide. In addition, I am aware that both my British and American publishers, Bloomsbury and Scholastic respectively, have each compiled and indexed the material from the previous Harry Potter books and that these materials would be made available to me if I chose to use them.
"The seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series was only released less than six months ago on July 21, 2007. I was touring in support of the book, most recently in the United States and Canada, until December, 2007, after which, I took a much-needed break.
"I was thus sad and disappointed to learn while in the midst of touring in support of the last Harry Potter book that RDR Books and Mr. Vander Ark planned to release a Harry Potter "lexicon" directly contrary to my wishes. I understand that the prposed book is neither commentary nor criticism of the Harry Potter series -- either of which would be entirely legitimate -- but instead lists in alphabetical order the various fictional characters and things in the Harry Potter universe. It is as if I have been 'scooped' before I even had the chance to wind up the book tour for the final Harry Potter installment, much less to write and publish my own Harry Potter guide.
"Even worse, RDR Books and Mr. Vander Ark apparently are attempting to justify publication of the 'lexicon' based on the past praise I had given to the Harry Potter Lexicon fan site. As I have already explained, I have always supposed Harry Potter fans, even if it has meant allowing fan websites to reference copyrighted Harry Potter materials, but have drawn the line at selling such materials for commercial gain. By threatening to publish and sell the unauthorized 'lexicon,' RDR Books and Mr. Vander Ark have crossed that line.
"It is incomprehensible to me that this 'lexicon' should be allowed to be published simply because I encourage and support fan websites or because Mr. Vander Ark was able to finish his 'lexicon' while I was still touring in support of the last Harry Potter book. My fear is that if the 'lexicon' is published, authors like myself will be forced to restrict the use of their materials on fan websites or risk losing their right to restrict other unauthorized uses of those materials. Such a result benefits no one and hurts the fan community most of all.
"Contrary to assertions made by RDR Books and Mr. Vander Ark, there is an enormous difference between enjoying the free Harry Potter Lexicon fan site and allowing a book to be sold that directly competes with future Harry Potter works that I intend to author. Moreover, the website differs significantly from RDR Books' proposed book. The website, to which I gave a fan site award, features exciting graphics, user forums, and critical essays, whereas the proposed book simply repackages story lines and characters from the Harry Potter series in an alphabetical A-Z listing. Also, as I mentioned, the website is free whereas RDR Books plans to sell the book fro $24.95. Lastly, the 'lexicon' does not measure up to the standards that I have set for licensing derivative works. In short, I would never have approved of this 'lexicon.'
"To add insult to injury, I have learned that RDR Books intends to market the 'lexicon' in a way that suggests that I have endorsed it when, in fact, the opposite is true. The back cover of the proposed book contains a large and prominent quote by me that makes it look like I am endorsing the book. In fact, the quote was taken without my permission from a fan award I gave the Harry Potter Lexicon fan site in 2004, which as I explained above, is different in style, purpose and commercialism from the proposed book. Given the similarity between the names of both the website and the 'lexicon,' the book gives the false impression that I have approved of it and suggests to my fans that I am encouraging them to buy the book, when I am not.
"I feel as though my name and my works have been hijacked, against my wishes, for the personal gain and profit of others and diverted from the charities that I intended to benefit. Accordingly, I respectfully ask this Court to stop publication of RDR's Books' 'lexicon' and send a message to other would-be infringers that they may not capitalize on the fame and success of the Harry potter franchise in the future."
The text of the e-mail string between Steve Vander Ark and the Christopher Little Agency requesting employment on the official encyclopedia is included in the document. The first few emails request a meeting during Vander Ark's July appearance at Sectus, which were declined. Emma requested questions be sent through via e-mail, and Vander Ark sent the following response:
"Hello, Emma:
"Basically, the question is a personal one. I would like to be moving to London soon, but one of the things holding me back is that I don't have a job there. I have registered with TeachLondon and have been pursuing a few other possibilities, but I'm a school reference librarian and TeachLondon and other such services are primarily looking for classroom teachers. I am a US citizen and need to have a job lined up in order to get a work permit.
"I have no idea what Rowling is planning now that the novels are finished, but if she is thinking of working on an encyclopedia or other references to the series, I would be a good candidate for work as an editor, given my work on the Lexicon. I had hoped to meet with you simply to give you a note to pass along to Rowling making the enquiry.
"I said that I have other people to talk to. Actually,that's one person: Fiddy. I have her email address and can send a note her way. I thought it would be best, however, to send this through Christopher Little since you're her literary agents and would be directly involved with a project like this.
"Please give me your honest opinion on this. I am 49 years old and have proved myself to be a lot more than just some teenaged fan with a website. If you think this idea has some potential, let me know how you think I should proceed. If you think I'm wasting my time, I would appreciate your being honest with me on that as well.
Thanks for taking the time to consider this.
The response, from Ms. Schlesinger:
"Dear Steve:
"Thanks for this.
"Whilst we appreciate your very clear continued interest in Harry Potter, should Jo decide to work on an encyclopedia or other Harry Potter companion book, she will definitely not be looking to collaborate with anyone, so we regret that we can't offer you an anchor to move over here. For the record, we have confirmed this with Fiddy, so no need for you to write directly. Thank you however for sending via us.
"All the best for your future plans.
"Best wishes
Steve's response:
"I really appreciate the quick reply. I wasn't really thinking of collaborating, just working somewhere in the organization, but I do understand what you mean. I wouldn't have contacted Fiddy about this once you had said it wouldn't work, but thanks for mentioning it to her. You never know what might come up."
There are also declarations from fans Matt Lawlis and Jessica Lares, stating that they e-mailed Vander Ark and Melissa Anelli (the writer of this post and webmaster of the Leaky Cauldron) saying that he should publish the Lexicon and he demurred, stating:
"As the editor of the Lexicon, I get email every so often from fans asking me to publish the Lexicon in book form, so I've dealt with this question before. Basically, it is illegal to sell a book like that. Jo has reserved all publishing rights to her intellectual property, which means that she's the only one who may publish any book that is a guide or a encyclopedia to her world. And since we're fans and supporters of Jo, we wouldn't do anything that would violate her rights, even if we could get away with it. We wouldn't get away with it, though, since Neil Blair, her solicitor, is very quick to defend his illustrious client in things like this.
"So while it's a smashing idea, it simply isn't something that's allowed at the moment. Believe me, when the series is finished, I plan to petition Jo to allow the Lexicon to work with her to create the ultimate Harry Potter encyclopedia. In the mean time, we'll have to use the various online resources."
[It should be noted that while the two fans state that I was on this e-mail, the listed recipients do not include e-mail addresses I've ever used, and I have not been able to locate this file in my records; probably just a little mixup.]
Other declarations include ones from:
Jeremy N. Williams (Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.) - attesting to the various registered copyrights and trademarks of Harry Potter.
Jeri Johnson (Senior Tutor / Academic Dean of, and Ashby Fellow and Lecturer in English, at Exeter College, University of Oxford)
Suzanne Murphy (Vice President, Publisher, Trade Publishing and Marketing, Scholastic, Inc.) - Who speaks to the differences between the Lexicon book and web site, and the standards set for publication of Harry Potter materials
Dale Cendali (partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP law firm) - giving a full record of the correspondence between the firm and RDR Books once the book had been discovered
Cheryl Klein (Senior Editor and Continuity Editor on Harry Potter for Scholastic, Inc.) - giving evidence of the publishers' own index of canon information that it uses when editing
Neil Blair (Attorney and Junior Partner, Christopher Little Literary Agency) - chronicling his initial efforts to cease publication of the book
William Landes (Clifton R. Musser Professor of Law and Economics at the University of Chicago Law School)
Myron J. Heifgott (Consultant in survey research) - who performed a survey indicating that between 38 and 55 percent of people would assume a Lexicon book was falsely encouraged by JK Rowling.
Sarah Odedina (Children's List Publisher, Bloomsbury Publishing, PLC) - giving evidence of the publishers' own index of canon information that it uses when editing
Diana Birchall (Story Analyst for Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.) - indicating after a review of the Lexicon book that the book reorganizes and restates the Harry Potter story, without analysis or comment, or placing the series in any social context. It also says the book "makes use of extensive paraphrasing that is alarmingly similar to the original Harry Potter text" and that many entries "quote verbatim lengthy portions of the Harry Potter books."
Melanie Bradley (counsel at O'Melveny & Myers LLP) - documenting her review of the web site and subsequent findings, including several instances where Steve Vander Ark asks others not to reappropriate his work
Emily Blumsack (Associate, O'Melveny & Myers LLP)
There is much more on this to come as we read and absorb it all. Stay tuned.


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As I plan a trip to Mexico soon, somewhere I have been many times as a child, I can't help but do some research as I prepare for my trip as an adult. More specifically, an adult who loves design and architecture.
Mexico is a country built on tradition and history. As you tour its cities, you will see modern structures next to old, broken down buildings from ancient times. Rather than tear down and build new, much of the architectural philosophy is to build around and upward. Progress, but do not forget.
Maya civilization dominated southern Mesoamerica in the second half of the first millennium AD. Classic phase (600 to about 900) architecture (above) is characterized by an exquisite sense of proportion and design, seen in the structural refinement and subtle detailing.
The National Palace in Mexico City
Mexico's colonial history marked the collision of the European and Indigenous cultures, giving rise to a new form of art and architecture. Most colonial cities were planned around a plaza, which held the three main institutions: the cathedral, the administrative center (above) and the court.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
During the 19th and early 20th century Emperor Maximilian I brought a new set of urban design ideas to Mexico. Drawing from the mid-century Parisian redevelopment plan, he built a broad new diagonal avenue called Paseo de la Reforma. This elegant boulevard ran for miles from the downtown National Palace to the lush Chapultepec Park where the Austrian ruler lived. Neo-Gothic designs incorporated into the monumental public buildings, including its cultural center (above).
La Torre Latinoamericana
As modern times began to impact the urban design of Mexico, functionalism, expressionism, and other schools would leave their imprint, combining techniques and stylistic elements of Europe and North American techniques.
It's quite interesting to see modern Mexico develop and how it seems to be coming around full circle. I can't help but notice the similarities between The Soumaya Museum (above), completed in 2011, and The Pyramid of the Magician, Uxmal (top).
This stunningly modern structure houses one of the most important art collections in Latin America with over 6,200 artworks and 60,000 square feet of exhibition space. It also includes an auditorium for 350 people, library, offices, a restaurant, a gift shop and a multi-purpose gathering lounge.
This stunning structure is located in a former industrial zone dating from the 1940's, providing the opportunity to play a key role in the reconversion of the area as a cultural center and defining a new model for Mexican and international architecture.
Structurally, this organic and asymmetrical design is constructed with twenty eight steel curved columns of different diameters, offering a soft non-linear circulation all through the building. Located at each floor level, seven ring beams provide a system that braces the structure and guarantees its stability. It widens at the top, where a roof suspended from a cantilever allows natural daylight onto the top floor gallery. The windowless facade is composed of hexagonal aluminium tiles. Strategic track lighting is great for complimenting natural light. The lack of any modern furniture, such as benches, keeps the space clean and leaving the spotlight on the art.
The study of modern design and architecture would be endlessly entertaining, but understanding it's history provides inspiration at an entirely new level. The develpment of entire cities goes hand-in-hand with the culture of that particular civilization, giving the architecture that emerges immesurable personality.
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When we speak of design, we often refer to architecture, furniture and graphics, but rarely do we talk about letters. "Typeface" is a typography term that refers to the visual characteristics of a set of letters and numbers, and no typeface is more universally used, imitated, loved and loathed than Helvetica. A Google image search of the word Helvetica speaks volumes of its iconic place in 20th century communication design. What is is that makes this typeface so ubiquitous?
Developed in 1957 by Swiss designer Max Miedinger, Helvetica is the Modernist's dream - a sans serif typeface that eschews ornamentation for clean, crisp function. And it can be found absolutely everywhere.
On the New York City subway:
In the mark of some of the world's largest corporations:
And all over the place in graphic designer tributes such as this one (clearly inspired by the Russian artist Kasmir Malevich):
It arouses a range of emotions among designers. Some love it. Some don't:
Some imitate it. It's younger cousin Arial (developed in 1982), has been packaged with Microsoft operating systems since 1992 and is one of the most widely used computer fonts today.
I'll admit, the more I look at Helvetica, the more I start to notice that the same rules that dictate good typography apply to good design as well. You don't have to go far to see it, we have some on our website. Check out some of these fixtures below. There's the variable shaped bowl of Helvetica's "d" and "b" that reminds me of this Lite Source Kito Green Table Lamp:
And there are the straight, flattened finials at the top of both the Helvetica letter "t" and this Possini Euro Design Triple Column Wood Table Lamp:
I'm not suggesting that one influenced the other, but it is fun to note how the formal rules that govern typeface design are very much at play in the larger design world. The Modernist design principles that informed the creation of Helvetica are as ubiquitous as the the typeface itself.
Love it, hate it, use it, or don't. Whatever your reaction to Helvetica, one thing is certain: it's everywhere.
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As you know, here at ESL we are modern design enthusiasts, which is usually what we like to talk about. However, today we're going to acknowledge someone who enjoys going back in time to truly understand today's favorite modern elements. JF Chen is a curator of antiques with showroom locations in Los Angeles. Chen is not shy to say, his general collecting parameters include an unrelenting addiction to mid-century modern Danish. His collections are endless and his knowledge of what defines a classic is not to be rivaled.
He greets architects, designers, celebrities and design aficionados daily, helping them find what they're looking for, but making sure to stay out of designing their projects. He explains in an interview " I don't know how to sell, but I sure know how to buy".
Chen has recently published a book, "Collecting Eames" (above) surveying the iconic modern designs of Charles and Ray Eames. Upon debut of the book, he also held an exhibit at his showroom. I am, of course, very sad I did not know about this sooner.
The Eames chair he decided to use on the cover of his book is one of most rare Eames chairs in existence. Recently sold for low six figures, it was a prototype high-back armchair designed by the Eameses and Eero Saarinen in 1940-1941 for the Museum of Modern Art Organic Design Competition.
This business is a family affair, Chen seen here (above) with his wife and two daughters. Like in any industry, the more you love what you do, the better you are at it. However, with Chen the saying might also be the more you love Eames, the more you collect.
It's important to develop your own aesthetic and favorite products, whether they are modern or a combination of different styles. But sometimes it's also fun to know where those designs came from and truly understand their form and function.
To learn about another Eames lover, be sure to check out this video with Ice Cube.
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Wishing you all a Happy 4th of July! Whatever it is you choose to do just remember to have fun, relax, and be safe!
Spending time with family and friends in the backyard is always one of my favorite ways to spend Independence Day and this outdoor cabana seems perfect for it!
Za Bor Architects developed this project for a popular TV show called, Dachniy Otvet, meaning The Village Talks. Unfortunately the TV show was not filmed at my home... I will have to find an equally cool backyard to celebrate Independence Day.
The concept behind this reality show intrigues me and this architecture definitely brings new meaning to outdoor cabana. The show invites designers and architects to re-design parts of a home for selected home-owners that agreed to participate in the show. These home-owners wanted somewhere to spend more quality time outdoors. The white tinted wood creates fourteen planes that are attached together, forming this nautical shape. The result is an outdoor structure, perfect for BBQ'ing.
Red lighting fixtures, or any color for that matter, bring so much dynamic energy into any dining area while modern white dining chairs keep the space very clean, allowing nature and colorful accents to stand out.
The second part to the structure houses the outdoor kitchen. The char-grill is made of brick and steel and is sure to cook up a killer BBQ!
BBQ until the sun goes down, then turn on the modern outdoor lighting. This sculpture is sure to turn into a artistic light installation after sundown...
The architect's concept for the construction is "transparency and openness which inspires a contact between man and nature".
Hope you get to spend some time outside today... Happy Independence Day from the ESL team!
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