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How All Of The Red Sox Hitters Were Acquired: 2014 Roster Tree – Updated For Cespedes + Craig + Johnson Deals
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By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024
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The Boston Red Sox are smart enough to realize a retool was in order.
To kickstart the festivities, the club made a pair of moves that includes Jon Lester and Jonny Gomes to Oakland for Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes, followed by dealing Jon Lackey to the Cardinals for 1B/OF Allen Craig and SP Joe Kelly.
These deals have helped the Red Sox be better balanced on offense, and has freed up roster spots for their young prospects to thrive. Read the rest of this entry
ALL – Time Tommy John Surgery List 1974 – Present
For all the talk of baseball players (pitchers mostly) that will be undergoing Tommy John Surgery, we will be keeping a running list! E-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com if you have any names to add to our totals.
How many players are having or had TJ in history? You are about to find out: Read the rest of this entry
How All Of The Pirates Hitters Were Acquired: 2014 Roster Tree
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By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024
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Neil Huntington has done a great job assembling this Pirates team – and has spun some great trades in order to see his club actually be competitive over the last few years.
He may have taken some flak over not spending any money over the 2013 off season, but let's see if he is active towards the Trade Deadline.
If the club has money to spend, they could really do some damage with picking up some help to bolster the squad.
Making the playoffs is just not good enough anymore.
You have been given a gift with the longterm deals that Andrew McCutchen and Starling Marte have inked, and with the service clock just starting on Gregory Polanco.
It is an OF that hasn't seen this much talent in Steeltown since the days of Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonilla and Andy Van Slyke. Read the rest of this entry
30 MLB Team Power Rankings: Week 6 – May. 2014
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As we enter the 2nd month of play in the Major League Baseball, we really start to delve into who is playing good and who is playing bad.
How about we begin with the National League holding a 26 – 17 record versus the American League in Interleague play.
The last stat is the main reason why there is only 3 teams out of the 15 with a positive Run Differential. (No team in the AL East has a club in the plus, and only the Tigers have one in the AL Central.
The Angels and A's also yield nice Run Differentials – however a lot of that was from beating up the Houston Astros.
The NL possesses 9 clubs with a positive mark.
The NL East has all 5 teams with a .500 clip or better heading into today's action. Read the rest of this entry
The Top Remaining Free Agents Left In The MLB 2014 Season + The Rest
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With the latest signings (by Baltimore) of Nelson Cruz and Ubaldo Jimenez, there is now just 3 Free Agents who come with the price tag of your 1st RD pick (or 1st available pick if you have been busy already this winter).
SS Stephen Drew is still on the open market despite several rumors about the Big Apple, DH/1B Kendrys Morales is on the board, with teams dwindling in interest, and SP Ervin Santana rounds out the list.
Agents of these gentlemen are now threatening to hold out their players until after the MLB Amateur Draft (when the Draft Pick is no longer forfeited), in order to turn the leverage back to their guys.
I am not sure that is such a great idea, particularly in the cases of the hitters, who are not likely to warrant more than 3 year deals apiece. Read the rest of this entry
MLB Reports 'Junior Reporter' Haley Smilow Interviews Marlins Slugger Giancarlo Stanton
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Haley Smilow is a lucky baseball fan/writer/reporter. Recently last summer, she was able to interview Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins.
Interviewing MLB Athletes is nothing new for our Junior Reporter. Over the last few years, Haley has interviewed Curtis Granderson, A.J. Pierzynski, Cody Ross, Barry Enright, Justin Turner, Casey Janssen and 2013 NL MVP Andrew McCutchen.
The MLB Reports is very happy with the hard work and dedication Haley puts forth for her interviews. She has a great future in the business!
The MLB'ers like Haley because she doesn't act cookie cutter questions. She asks them to delve into their own personal lives, and for this, she is able to crack up these guys from their usual monotanous answers. Read the rest of this entry
The Boston Red Sox Payroll In 2014 + Contracts Going Forward
By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024 & Jeff Kleiner (Org. Depth Chart Expert) Follow @prosportsroster
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The Boston Red Sox pulled of a major "Hoodini Act" by freeing themselves of the long term contracts of Carl Crawford, Adrian Gonzalez and Josh Beckett in an Aug, 2012 trade.
The club used the dollars saved to reel in Mike Napoli, Stephen Drew, Shane Victorino and Jonny Gomes in 2013. All of these guys were massive contributors to the 2013 World Series team.
The Beantowners still live and die by their Starting Pitching. Jon Lester and unpredicted Jon Lackey had renaissance campaigns – while Clay Buchholz cobbled enough health together for a 12 – 1, 1.74 ERA season.
Replicating their championship season will be tougher in 2014.
David Ortiz Highlights
How All Of The Red Sox Hitters Were Acquired Onto The Roster + Analysis: Fall 2013
How All Of The Red Sox Hitters Were Acquired:
By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @mlbreports
At the MLB Reports, we intend to show you the Roster Tree for the Boston Red Sox – and how they assembled their current roster for hitting and Pitching. It will work in a six degrees of separation like format.
Once we figure out the origin of how many trades going back in time it takes to see where the tree started, it will be time to dissect how the team fared on the deals.
If a player has never left the organization at all, the tree will be easy – as it will just be the year they were drafted or signed. Today, we will cover the Hitters.
For all of the Rosters, Depth Charts, State of the Unions and Salaries that we do, please visit our dedicated page link here.
David Ortiz Talks Up The Boston Crowd After The Boston Tragedy – Warning: Explicit Word Used – Parental Discretion Is Advised
Pirates' Will End The Playoff Drought This Season
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Saturday, July.06, 2013
By Chris Lacey (Lead Baseball Columnist/Minority Website Owner) Follow @aecanada12
Who can remember the last time the Pittsburgh Pirates were in the playoffs, because it seems like it has been a long time. The reason that I can't remember is that it happened in 1992, when they went 96-66.
This is a long time for a sports franchise to go without at least making the playoffs. The Pirates in the past seasons have started out fast, only to fade away in the second half of the baseball season.
Pittsburgh Pirates Early 2013 Season Highlights- So Parental Guidance Is Advised
Boston Red Sox Organization: 2013 Team Payroll, Depth Charts + Rosters, (MLB + MiLB)
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Thursday, June.27/2013
By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024 and welcome Jeff Kleiner (Salary, Roster and Depth Chart Expert for the MLB) – visit his website here Follow @prosportsroster
You guys are all in for a treat. Jeff Kleiner recently contacted me about a partnership merge for the website. He has developed a site (prosportsrosters.com) that covers all organizational affiliates in the Minors for all of the Major League Baseball Clubs. We are going to combine efforts to bring you the best look at salaries, current 25 Man Player Rosters and Depth Charts for all 30 teams.
Jeff is going to provide the documents in form of spreadsheets and I am going to accompany the posts with deep analysis of what the numbers tell us from my perspective. If you can't wait for all of my assessments for each club, go and visit Jeff's website over at http://www.prosportsrosters.com.
In Speaking with Jeff, he is one of the more passionate fans I have come across towards the game of baseball. He spends enough time in updating his MLB Facts for it to be a Full-Time Job. So after the usual Video Clip and READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY button, you will find some serious &*!@?!#!
Jeff updates this page below on a daily basis. After you click on it….Bookmark it. There is a 3 year salary forecast and stats not listed here on this page. Jeff updates these pages daily and these changes include any Roster moves!
For a Full 3 year Salary Outlook plus last years Stats for every player in the Red Sox Organization click here.
The Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Tree Part 2: The Hitters
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Monday, June.17/2013
Chuck Booth (MLB Reports Owner/Lead Analyst) Follow @chuckbooth3024
Neil Huntington has done a great job assembling this Pirates team – and has spun some great trades in order to see his club actually be competitive over the last few years.
At the MLB Reports, we intend to show you the Roster Tree for the Bucs – and how they assembled their current rosters. It will work in a six degrees of separation like format.
Once we figure out the origin of how many trades going back in time it takes to see w here the tree started, it will be time to dissect how the team fared on the deals.
If a player has never left the organization at all, the tree will be easy – as it will just be the year they were drafted.
Listed Below is Part 1 of the Roster Tree
Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Tree Part 1: The Pitchers
MLB Team Power Rankings: Week 8
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Monday May.27/2013
By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024
The Oakland Athletics are making another run at the expense of the lesser lites in the Division. This team feasts on the Astros and Mariners – and are not half bad at playing the Rangers and Angels either. The goal for them is to continue to pitch. They must try to at least take 2 games versus San Francisco in the 4 game set.
The Kansas City Royals may have rolled up snake eyes in gambling on their 2013 season. Suffering the longest playoff drought in the majors at 28 years, the franchise traded away its best prospect player in Wil Myers for a 2 year pitching solution in James Shields.
The problem is that their nucleus of young talented hitters have failed them. Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas are being outpowered by some teams Pitching cores in the NL.
Buyer's Remorse: The Failed Joel Hanrahan Experiment
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Thursday May.16/2013
By Ryan Dana (MLB Reports Writer and Red Sox Correspondent): Follow @ryandana1
While some people in Red Sox Nation have had concerns about the team's offense recently, it is clear that the major worry at the moment is the bullpen.
Their starting rotation is no longer at the top of the league statistically, but it has still been good, and the offense is still at the top of the league in most categories. The Sox are 4th in the MLB in Runs Scored, and 2nd in Doubles, AVG, OBP, SLG, and OPS. They're also 1st in Triples.
The Bullpen was supposed to be a strength for the Red Sox entering the 2013 season, but it has been in shambles recently. At the forefront of the mess is Joel Hanrahan who I will talk about in-depth in a moment. First let me run through some of the other pitchers.
The Red Sox are 26th in the Majors with a 4.47 ERA from their relievers. Their BAA is .250 which is 23rd in the Majors, and they have 6 blown saves which is tied for 6th most in the MLB.
Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Tree Part 1: The Pitchers
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Sunday, May. 12/2013
By Brad Cuprik (Pirates Correspondent) Follow @bradcuprik and Chuck Booth (MLB Reports Owner/Lead Analyst Follow @chuckbooth3024
Neil Huntington has done a great job assembling this Pirates team – and has spun some great trades in order to see his club actually be competitive over the last few years.
At the MLB Reports, we intend to show you the Roster Tree for the Bucs – and how they assembled their current rosters. It will work in a six degrees of separation like format.
Once we figure out the origin of how many trades going back in time it takes to see where the tree started, it will be time to dissect how the team fared on the deals.
If a player has never left the organization at all, the tree will be easy – as it will just be the year they were drafted.
MLB Reports 'Junior Reporter' Haley Smilow Interviews Boston Red Sox Reliever Craig Breslow
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Saturday May 11th, 2013
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Haley Smilow was a busy reporter last year. So much so, that we probably wont be able to keep up with her to post them in time. In her latest interview – Haley talked to Craig Breslow (of the Boston Red Sox)… She asked him about being a Yale Grad.. Also, who is the biggest prankster he has ever encountered.
Haley pulls no punches in asking the Relief Pitcher about his life in this candid interview. Amongst other topics discussed were: What Breslow does for charity work and what advice he might have for young people.
Yale Grad Craig Breslow:
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 11, 2013
This is the 200th episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast!
I break down some tendencies of Who Owned Baseball (WOB) and figure out how the Red Sox can salvage the awful Joel Hanrahan trade. (It involves infielder Brock Holt!)
Brandon Phillips, Lyle Overbay and one hit artists Jon Lester and Shelby Miller owned baseball on May 10, 2013.
To see the up to date tally of "Who Owns Baseball?," click HERE.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 11, 2013
Felix's Flaw: The Boston Red Sox Starter May See Some Bullpen Time
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By Ryan Dana (MLB Reports Writer and Red Sox Correspondent): Follow @ryandana1
Per usual, I had a good start on an article for the week that I had to put on hold. Something always seems to come up, and this week it is the Starting Pitcher from Friday night's game.
Felix Doubront, 25 Year Old southpaw from Carabobo Venezuela, had a rough night this past Friday. He lasted just 3.2 IP and exited after surrendering 12 Hits, 6 Earned Runs, 1 Walk, and managing only 2 Strikeouts on the night.
Doubront now has a 5.67 ERA through 5 Starts this year. During his promising rookie campaign in 2012 his season ERA was only 4.86.
MLB Monthly Power Rankings May 2013 (Podcast Version)
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Sunday, May.05/2013
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One month down in the MLB season and that means it's time for some Power Rankings! Chuck Booth the czar of MLBreports.com joins us in studio to rank every team from worst to first. Where does your team rank? Read the rest of this entry
Boston Red Sox Payroll In 2013 + Contracts Going Forward
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Tuesday April.30/2013
By Ryan Dana (MLB Reports Writer and Red Sox Correspondent): Follow @ryandana1
As it stands now, the Red Sox payroll is at about $157 Million. Below I will show a list of player salaries which comprise most of the budget.
We must also remember that last summer's blockbuster deal/salary dump on the Dodgers holds Boston responsible for $3.9 Million of the salaries in 2013 of players they traded away.
On top of that there is about $10 Million that must be figured in for benefits/incentive purposes. This list will be in descending order of salary (average annual salary to be more specific) among players on the Red Sox payroll.
David Ortiz: This Is Our —— city – Mature dialogue so Parental Guidance is a must.
Boston Strong
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Monday, April.22/2013
By Ryan Dana (MLB Reports Writer and Red Sox Correspondent): Follow @ryandana1 with an assist to Kyle Holland (Boston native) Follow @thekholland13
As I'm sure you can imagine, writing this weeks Red Sox article was a little difficult. Figuring out what to say after a tragedy like what Boston has experienced over the past week is no easy task. I'll just roll with the theme of the City and the Team over the past week. Boston Strong.
The Red Sox have stuck by their city and the rest of baseball has been great amidst this week's events. The Red Sox are giving a hurting community something to root for.
Outside of the Red Sox organization other teams have also showed their support for the City of Boston after the tragic events at the Boston Marathon.
Just one example would be the Red Sox' biggest rivals, the New York Yankees, playing Red Sox favorite "Sweet Caroline." It doesn't stop there though.
Other teams including the Chicago White Sox, the Cincinnati Reds,the Oakland A's, and the San Francisco Giants also played "Sweet Caroline." A little stranger, but just as meaningful, the Milwaukee Brewers played the theme song from the Boston based show "Cheers."
And perhaps the greatest gesture of them all, after the Red Sox beat the Indians 7-2 on Tuesday evening the staff at Progressive Field played "Dirty Water," the song played at every Red Sox win at Fenway Park. That's not all Boston fans are cheering about: Winning keeps Red Sox Nation cheering night after night.
The team has been off to a strong start this season leading the AL East with a record of 12-4 after play on 4/20 thanks to another masterful performance by Clay Buchholz and a clutch Home run by Daniel Nava. They're currently riding a 7 game winning streak.
Neil Diamond shows up unannounced to sing "Sweet Caroline" to Boston fans:
Opening Series Win: Red Sox vs. Yankees – A Sign Of Things To Come For Boston?
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Sunday April.07/2013
By Ryan Dana (MLB Reports Writer and Redsox Correspondent): Follow @ryandana1
I dare you to find a more exciting way to start a season than facing your bitter rivals? Taking 2 of 3 games from them on their field is even better. The start to the 2013 Boston Red Sox season has been good all things considered; much better than the starts to their past 2 seasons.
They spent the start of 2012 getting swept by the Tigers in 3 games, then losing 2 of 3 to the Blue Jays (This was before the Blue Jays had talent on their roster). The year prior, in 2011, the Red Sox came in with high expectations only to start the season 0-6 with series sweeps at the hands of the Rangers and Indians.
To take a quote from rap legend turned sports agent, (hint: he just stole Robinson Cano away from Scott Boras, uh-oh) "moral victories is for Minor League coaches." Yes that would be Jay-Z.
In the Major Leagues it is all about where you stand in your division. After the 1st series of play for Major League teams the Red Sox were tied with Baltimore atop the AL East. I know I'm getting carried away; it is after all, only 3 games into the season, (Now a little bit further). In the end a win is a win, and a loss is a loss.
However, I want to look at how the Red Sox won (and lost). I want to do this because I think it sheds light on what they are poised to do in 2013.
Red Sox vs. Yankees Opening Day Recap:
3 Reasons That The Pirates Will – Or Won't End 20 Years Of Consecutive Losing Records
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Tuesday, April.2/2013
By Brad Cuprik (Pirates Correspondent) Follow @bradcuprik
The statistical improvements are easy to decipher in Clint Hurdle's first two years as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 2011, the Bucs were 72-90, scored 610 Runs and gave up 712 Runs. Those were improvements of 15 victories, 23 Runs Scored and an impressive 154 less Runs Allowed.
This past season, Pittsburgh improved in all three categories again – earning 79 victories with 651 Runs Scored and 674 Runs Allowed. If it seems like an excruciatingly long time since Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonilla, Andy Van Slyke and Doug Drabek were leading the Pirates to a winning season and a third consecutive NLCS, that's because it has been – two decades to be exact.
Bill Clinton was just starting his first term as President of the United States and something called Color Me Badd was popular on the radio.
Questionable music aside, if the Pirates want to put an end to all that losing, another year of similar improvement will get them over the .500 hump.
Here are three reasons why 2013 will be the year it happens for them and three reasons why the longest consecutive streak of losing seasons in professional sports will reach 21 years.
Sid Breams 1992 NLCS Game 7 Slide kicked off a 20 Year Consecutive Losing Records Streak
Pirates Payroll In 2013 And Contracts Going Forward
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Friday, February.8, 2013
By Brad Cuprik (Pirates Correspondent) Follow @bradcuprik
On August 8 of last season, the Pittsburgh Pirates were 63-47, 2.5 games back of the First-place Cincinnati Reds, securely into the second Wild-Card Spot – and had the fourth-best record in the National League. The wheels came off, the Bucs finished on a 16-36 slide, 18 games back of the Reds and with the 10th-best record in the NL. Reality could have caught up to a overperforming squad, or a youthful team took the next step in learning how to win. Either way, the Pirates enter 2013 with breaking a streak of 20 losing seasons on their minds.
General Manager Neal Huntington has been shrewd and active, signing MVP candidate Andrew McCutchen to a long-term deal in 2012 and getting other clubs to eat up significant chunks of their largest contracts when acquiring their top two starters. Starting pitching depth has been added and Huntington is even taking more high-priced risks, landing Catcher Russell Martin as a Free Agent.
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Highlights:
Pittsburgh Pirates Roster in 2013: State Of The Union
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
By Brad Cuprik (Pirates Correspondent) Follow @bradcuprik
Although the Pirates made significant strides in 2012, they still finished in fourth place in the National League Central – with a 79-83 mark – extending their professional sports record for consecutive losing seasons to 20. After being active at last season's trading deadline, the Bucs added two key Free Agents in the offseason. One of those signings, LHP Francisco Liriano, agreed to 2 YR Deall for just under $13 Million – but broke his arm from an undisclosed injury in late December. The two sides agreed to a deal that lowers the first-season payout if Liriano misses any time due to the injury.
That has not dimmed the enthusiasm swelling around Pittsburgh and very few roster spots are up for grabs as the 2013 season nears. With the Houston Astros moving to the American League West, the division is down to five teams, but the Pirates still have numerous questions surrounding their ability to compete for a Post Season Berth.
Andrew McCutchen hitting mechanics: Mature Lyrics Content – Parental Guidance is Advised
Boston Red Sox Pitching Roster in 2013: State Of The Union Part 2
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Sunday, January.20, 2013
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Clay and Jon Had Better Be On!
By Saul Wisnia, Red Sox Correspondent (Read his blog 'Fenway Reflections' here): Follow @SaulWizz
The fate of the 2013 Red Sox may very well lay in two sets of statistics:
Jon Lester: 33-15, 1.19, 3.17
Clay Buchholz: 23-10, 1.233, 2.70
Lester: 9-14, 1.383, 4.82
Buchholz: 11-8, 1.326, 4.56
The first numbers cover the period from April 2010 through August 2011, when Lester and Buchholz were two of the best starting pitchers in the American League. "WHIP" — walks plus hits per innings pitched — has become a popular measuring stick for effectiveness.
Jon Lester Highlights:
MLB Reports Junior Reporter Haley Smilow Interviews Joel Hanrahan
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Saturday January 5th, 2013
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Haley Smilow was a busy reporter last year. So much so, that we couldn't keep up with her. In her latest interview from last summer, Haley talked to Joel Hanrahan (of the Pirates back then) about his favorite Ball Parks to Play in, who he doesn't like to face, what he does for pre and post game rituals, what he likes to cook, what he does on the road. Haley pulls no punches in asking the Relief Pitcher about his life in this candid interview. Amongst other topics discussed were: What Hanrahan does for charity work, what his favorite animal is…etc Read the rest of this entry
Best And Worst Red Sox Christmas-Time Transactions
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Saturday, December.29, 2012
By Saul Wisnia, Red Sox Correspondent (Read his blog 'Fenway Reflections' here): Follow @SaulWizz
Now that it appears the Red Sox have "wrapped up" their big Christmas week trade with the Pirates, it got me thinking about how the Sox have fared in past late-December moves. It's too early to say how this swap is going to shake out; if closer Joel Hanrahan pitches in Boston like he did during most of the past two seasons, he'll be a huge step in the rebuilding effort. Here's a look back at the success of some other Christmas-time transactions by the Red Sox:
Dec. 28, 2011: Promising outfielder Josh Reddick and minor leaguers Miles Head and Raul Alcantara traded to Oakland for closer Andrew Bailey and outfielder Ryan Sweeney.
Result: Not looking good so far. Bailey was injured most of the season and ineffective upon his return. The Hanrahan trade makes it pretty clear Sox management believes Bailey won't bounce back strong, and Sweeney was allowed to go to free agency after a lackluster .260, 0-homer year with Boston. As for Reddick, he was one of the biggest MLB surprises of 2012, hitting 32 homers and earning a Gold Glove with the A's. HO-HO-HO Meter — (1/2 HO)
Dec. 24, 2004: Catcher Jason Varitek re-signed as free agent.
Result: Strong move for two reasons. Although Varitek turned 33 in April 2005, he remained a productive offensive and defensive performer for most of the four-year deal. More importantly, the captain stabilized an ever-evolving pitching staff and helped lead the Red Sox to another World Series title in 2007. (HO-HO-HO)
Dec. 21, 2001: Outfielder Johnny Damon signed as free agent.
Result: Idiot's delight. Damon delivered in every way for the Red Sox over the four-year contract, as a speedy lead-off man with power, an excellent defensive outfielder (minus his throwing arm), as a tough, enthusiastic leader in the clubhouse, and as a clutch performer in the postseason. His grand slam in Game Seven of the 2004 ALCS is one of the biggest hits in team history. (HO-HO-HO-HO)
December 19, 2000: Outfielder Manny Ramirez signed as free agent. Over 8 years, Sox fans enjoyed Manny happy moments.
Result: Best free-agent signing in team history. Even at eight years and $160 million, Manny was worth it — teaming with David Ortiz to form a devastating one-two punch and averaging .313/.412/.594 with 36 homers and 114 RBI from 2001-2007 as a major cog on two World Series champions. (HO-HO-HO-HO)
Dec. 22, 1980: Postmark date stamped on a contract mailed to Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk, two days after a deadline expired — making Fisk a Free Agent.
Result: Holy Cliff Clavin. Fisk signs with the White Sox and over next 13 more seasons hits 214 home runs. (No HOs)
Dec. 26, 1919: Outfielder/pitcher Babe Ruth sold to Yankees for $125,000 plus a $350,00 loan.
Result: Owner Harry Frazee's folly. Frazee didn't like Ruth's wild ways, or his demands for a $20,000 contract. So he sent the Babe packing, then watched him hit 659 homers for New York through 1934. (No HOs)
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A big thank-you goes out to Saul Wisnia for preparing today's featured article. Saul shares his Fenway Reflections at http://saulwisnia.blogspot.com. Born just up the street from "America's Favorite Ballpark," he is a former sports and news correspondent at The Washington Post and feature writer at The Boston Herald. He has authored, co-authored, or otherwise contributed to numerous books on Boston and general baseball history here, and his articles and essays have appeared in Sports Illustrated, Red Sox Magazine, Boston Magazine, and The Boston Globe. His most recent book, Fenway Park: The Centennial, was excerpted on http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/. Wisnia lives in Newton, Massachusetts, 5.94 miles from America's favorite ballpark, with his wife, two kids, and Wally (the cat, not the Green Monster). Feel free to follow Saul on Twitter Follow @SaulWizz.
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Joel Hanrahan Looks To Be Headed To Boston
Sunday, December 23rd,2012
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Rumors began to spread on Saturday that the Pittsburgh Pirates were close to trading Joel Hanrahan to the Boston Red Sox. Assuming this deal becomes finalized, Boston would help answer some of the questions regarding their inconsistent bullpen. Hanrahan is the kind of pitcher that a team can rely on to close the door in the ninth inning. By trading Hanrahan, Pittsburgh sheds some salary and acquires a few talented players. This trade benefits both teams, but at first glance, it seems as if Boston might be getting the better side of the deal.
2012 Top Ten MLB Saves Leaders
Monday October 8th, 2012
Sam Evans: With the 2012 regular season completed, bullpens will become even more important during the postseason. Closers in particular will be under more pressure than usual during these next few weeks. Before these pitchers make a name for themselves in the postseason, let's admire what the top closers in baseball did during the 2012 regular season. Some closers helped many fantasy teams, and their real-life teams, by their outstanding performances in the ninth inning. Here is a look at the top ten closers in baseball this past year in terms of saves:


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If you want to get a good workout for a great cause, check out the Zumba Glow Party at the District in Sioux Falls.
The event will benefit the Compass Center which, according to staff, is dedicated to ending the cycle of violence in our community. On May 15th, the Compass Center is partnering with Dawn Szymik, Zumba Instructor at The District, to host a Zumbathon for The Compass Center.
They say the goal is to create community awareness of the programs and services The Compass Center provides to our region. Domestic violence, sexual assault and most recently, human trafficking have become more prevalent in our community over the past couple years. As an agency, The Compass Center also strives educate the community on these topics so that victims are no longer afraid to stay silent. It has seen an increase in the amount of services provided to our community and has seen decreased funding. They hope the event can both create awareness for the agency and raise funds.
The event is Thursday, May 15 at the District (4521 W. Empire Place)
It begins at 6:00 p.m. and runs through 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15, at the door only. Registration begins at 5:15 p.m.
For more information about The Compass Center, visit their website here: http://www.thecompasscenter.org/
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The Environmental Protection Agency has made official what we reported earlier this morning. The agency released a final plan for cleaning up PCB-contaminated sediment Alcoa released into the Grasse River until the chemical was banned in the 1970s....
Our friends Peter and Carol, who are sailing a loop from Albany, through the NYS canal system, into Lake Ontario, then on to the St. Lawrence River, the Bay of St. Lawrence and back around to their home in Halifax, Nova Scotia, put in at the public...
It seems like this summer's fishing boundary dispute failed to garner widespread attention on the Canadian side of the border for quite some time. (Outside of fishing circles, anyway.) But today's Ottawa Citizen has prominent coverage of...
This morning on The 8 O'Clock Hour, I reported on the balance between economic and environmental concerns on the St. Lawrence Seaway. After all, what's known as the "Seaway" is our St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes,...
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State Help Too Late For Schools?
Apr 24, 2003 — New York's legislature has promised to restore some of Governor Pataki's proposed $1.25 billion cuts to school aid next week. That is theoretically in time for school districts to add the extra money to their budgets before they have to be finalized for a vote in May. But many school administrators are playing it safe and moving ahead with school closures, teacher lay-offs, and program cuts. The situation highlights the quandary schools have faced for the past 19 years that New York state budgets have been late. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Border Security May Hassle Boaters
Apr 14, 2003 — Boating season on the St. Lawrence River is still a few weeks away, but cross-border boaters and the businesses who rely on them are worried about new border security measures. As David Sommerstein reports, many boaters would have to cruise hours out of their way to comply. Go to full article
Ice-Breakers Finish Up Duty
Apr 09, 2003 — Cargo ships are moving on the Great lakes, but Coast Guard icebreakers are still on duty on the north side of the lakes. The Coast Guard's massive icebreaker, the Mackinaw, smashed ice from its home in Michigan all the way across Lake Superior in Duluth. And the Coast Guard cutter Sundew has been chipping away at the ice in Duluth for weeks. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Chris Julin has this report. Go to full article
U.S.-Canada Relations: How Should Canada Respond?
by Karen Kelly
Apr 02, 2003 — While the majority of Canadians supported their prime minister's decision to stay out of Iraq, many are also expressing concerns about the ramifications. Business leaders, in particular, worry that the Bush administration will vent its displeasure in the marketplace. They fear contracts may be cancelled and shipments held up at the border. Most people agree relations between the two governments are the worst they've been in recent history. But as Karen Kelly reports, there are different theories on how Canada should respond. Go to full article
Alcoa Talks Continue
Apr 01, 2003 — State officials will resume talks next week with aluminum giant Alcoa about the future of the company's two plants in Massena. One of them nearly closed last December. 110 people were laid off. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Trout Season Opens
by Todd Moe
Apr 01, 2003 — Whether it feels like spring or not, April 1st is the official start of trout fishing season in New York State. Some of the best trout streams are here in the North Country, and many anglers spent the month of March preparing their fishing gear in anticipation. But there are high water warnings today, and as the experts say, weather and water flow will best determine the outcome of the trout season. Todd Moe has more. Go to full article
Facing Tax Hikes, Schools Slash Budgets
Mar 31, 2003 — Across the country, schools are facing their worst fiscal crisis in years. In every part of the North Country, school boards and superintendents were looking at deficits in the millions of dollars to keep things running as is. Instead of asking taxpayers for increases in the 20% range, schools are slashing spending. They're laying off teachers and principals, cutting everything from athletics to driver's education, and in some cases, closing whole schools. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Stone Building Group Collecting Opinions, Histories
by Todd Moe
Mar 17, 2003 — Stone house owners in Jefferson county are collecting stories, histories and photos of the old buildings. Some say there may be more stone structures in Jefferson county than any other county in the U.S. Todd Moe toured an old stone house near Cape Vincent and chatted with owners Sandra and David Fralick, who are members of the Stone Building Appreciation Society. The group wants to update a listing of old stone buildings in the North Country. For more information about the Stone Building Appreciation Society call 315-782-1558. Go to full article
Ice Fishing on the St. Lawrence
Mar 14, 2003 — The long, cold winter has made for an extra long, if frigid, season for the St. Lawrence River's many ice fishermen. Saturday is the last day of the season on the river. So before the ice shanties came down, David Sommerstein hiked out to the windswept bays to see how the catch has been. Go to full article
Corps Backs Off Seaway Expansion
Feb 26, 2003 — A study of the St. Lawrence Seaway is pulling back from expanding locks and channels for bigger ships. Instead, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is going to research more about the Seaway's existing conditions, including environmental concerns. David Sommerstein has more. Go to full article
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It can take away your hope and leave you feeling alone – at a time when you need help and support. Discrimination denies you opportunities that others have. It has a real impact on your ability to get and keep work. It can even affect where you live. Self-stigma makes you feel ashamed of yourself. Stigma is dangerous. It can lead you to deny the symptoms of mental illness and hide the fact that you are suffering. It may delay you – sometimes for years – from getting the help you need. Stigma may mean you are left all alone when you need friends and family around you. It can make you angry and afraid. It can lead to problems in relationships, at school or at work – making your mental illness worse and further delaying your recovery. 1 What to do about the elephant in the room? Taking action against stigma begins with you and your own recovery. People with mental illness have found that dealing with their own self- stigma is an important step in their recovery. 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JOB TITLE: Family Programs Director
DEPARTMENT: Family Programs
REPORTS TO: JCC Assistant Executive Director
POSITION SUMMARY: The Family Programs Director is responsible for the overall operations of the Family Programs department which include: the Warm Welcome program, all Shalom Baby and Shalom Family classes and programs. The department director has direct responsibility for staffing all prenatal classes, the Warm Welcome program, supervision of one full-time employee and one part-time employee, and social work intern, and serves as the lead staff for the department's two major annual events. The Family Programs director will serve as a team member of the family, youth, children and camping departments will work in collaboration with the ECC parent-teacher leadership team and JCC South Denver.
- Oversee the daily management of the Shalom Family and Shalom Baby programs and classes,.
- Establish and maintain relationships with expectant parents and families with young children to build program enrollment and relationships
- Create, manage and forecast the annual budget of Shalom Baby and Shalom Family
- Directly supervise the Family Programs Assistant Director, Family Engagement Coordinator, and social work intern
- Collaborate with Director of Jewish Life and Learning to support Jewish life and learning for young families at the JCC
- Seamlessly integrate Jewish values, culture and concepts in programs created for parents and children
- Serve on the leadership team for the JCC Early Childhood Center's Parent Teacher Leadership Team
- Work in collaboration with the Family Programs Assistant Director, Coordinator, and other JCC departments to develop, implement and staff large scale Jewish holiday and family education programs.
- Create opportunities for collaboration and partnership with other Jewish outreach agencies and serve as lead staff in this area.
- Develop strategies and evaluation processes for identification, recruitment, and follow-up with families who participate in Shalom Baby and Shalom Family classes and programs to ensure program success
- Work with the Marketing Director to develop and oversee the marketing plan for all Family Program Department classes and events.
- External marketing: Connect with Jewish agencies in community, use networks for recruitment; Engage families in Shalom Family and Shalom Baby initiatives
- Visit synagogues, Jewish preschools, obstetrician's offices, hospitals, childbirth classes, etc. to promote program and identify parents-to-be, new babies and families
- Manage planning and implementation of Family Programs fundraising, in consult with JCC Development Director– including Chai Chairs, the annual fundraising event for the Family Programs Department including recruitment and management of a lay committee, identifying major donor prospects and working in collaboration with the development department.
- Manage all grant applications and reporting; ensuring that all goals and objectives are met for all current grants
- Maintain the Family Programs Advisory Committee by scheduling regular meetings with them, ensuring all committee members understand their role, following up with committee members who have taken on responsibilities, and listening and responding to their feedback when planning programming
- Manage all aspects for the planning and implementation of Celebrate Family, a free community festival for families with children 8 and under, including recruitment and management of a lay committee and supervision of a contracted event planner.
- Responsible for compliance with all accounting deadlines and reports
- Responsible for management of and compliance with all grants received by the department.
- Manage special initiatives, such as Family Camp, Women's Retreat, Summer Concert Series, one time and ongoing major programs
- Direct Jewish Baby University- recruitment, follow up, administration, securing instructors, shaping vision of the program
- Collaborate within the institution to elevate departments and connect families through the institution: FYCT, Sports and Fitness, Shaliach, Jewish Life and Learning, Camps and Youth, Ranch Camp, ECC and MACC
- Comply with marketing and business office deadlines
- Innovate and support efforts to increase Family Programs and JCC visibility in the community, and online through social media, blogs and other opportunities.
- •Identify areas for own professional growth and engage in opportunities that expand knowledge and expertise
EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Early Childhood, Jewish Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3-5 years' experience working with families and young children, as well as leadership experience. Must have experience creating and running educational and social programs for this demographic. Knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions, practices and the ability to integrate these into practice and programs is important. Knowledge about the Denver Metro Jewish community is preferred. Demonstrated track record of success in program development, budgeting and participant recruitment.
SKILLS: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and lead a collaborative team. A systemic approach to program development and supervision will be essential.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Will supervise full-time department assistant director, part-time coordinator, social work intern, and hourly instructors for various classes and contract employees
HOURS OF WORK: Normal business hours and frequent Sunday and evening hours
Contact: Caron Blanke for info
REPORTS TO: JCC Assistant Executive Director
Responsible for providing overall leadership and vision for the JCC Youth Programs department and Camp Shai. Work collaboratively with Camp Shai and Youth Programs Assistant Director, as well as the entire JCC Family, Youth, Children and Camp team to support children and families as they grow in JCC programming. Inspire and lead in an innovative way, adapting to the characteristics and varying needs of individuals and situations. Actively strive to realize the Jewish values in the everyday experiences and relationships that exist in camp and the department's programs. Ensure the financial stability of Camp Shai and youth programs by maximizing enrollment and monitoring the allocation of financial resources. Oversee the creation, implementation and management of year-round programs for school-aged children, teens and Camp Shai.
• Partner with lay and professional leadership to advance the vision of the youth programs and Camp Shai.
• In advance of and over the course of the summer, support the development of a shared leadership team which will support the successful daily functioning of Camp Shai.
• Provide visionary leadership for children, staff and parents
• Lead staff member of the Camp and Youth Services Parent Committee
• Oversee pairing of campers with special needs with one on one counselors including holding intake meetings, and weekly check-ins over the summer
• Ensure that Judaic content and best practices in child development are seamlessly integrated into programming
• Ensure developmentally appropriate practices for all Youth and Tween Programs
• Create and implement positive behavior support policies and practices
• Oversee development and planning, including recruitment, staffing and enrollment of all youth and tween programs including Vacation Camps, Saturday Nights Outs, and other programs
• Responsible for coordinating and booking Lego camps with PlayWell Teknologies
Professional Development of Self and Others:
• Identify areas for own professional growth and engage in opportunities that expands knowledge and expertise
• Welcome feedback and new ideas, keeping supervisor well informed, taking initiative to plan and follow through with direction
• Integrate new concepts and ideas into every day practices
• Hold weekly supervision meetings with Camp Shai and Youth Programs Assistant Director
• Ensure 100% compliance in all areas to meet State of Colorado Childcare licensing requirements
• Manage staff and children's files to ensure they meeting licensing requirements.
• Work with all camp staff to ensure a complete understanding of all licensing regulations.
Financial and Business Management:
• Responsible for overall budget, including writing, monitoring and meeting expectations.
• Supervise and monitor proper allocation of expenses
• Work with the business office on all funds received and those payable, including staff time sheets and third party contracts
• Oversee that terms of camper contracts are consistently upheld
• Learn and utilize CampMinder and CSI software programs to provide customer service to families who want to enroll in camp and youth programs
• Work with JCC development team to identify potential grants and provide necessary information for applications and reporting
Marketing Recruiting:
• Develop and implement annual recruiting plan to increase camper numbers from year to year
• Work collaboratively with synagogue youth directors, Denver Jewish Day School and other community partners as part of recruitment effort
• Partner with marketing department to develop an innovative annual marketing plan that is specific to Camp Shai
• Monitor that all web information related to department remains current
• Regularly monitor enrollment for Camp Shai and youth programs to determine whether added recruitment efforts are necessary
• Represent Camp Shai at relevant community events.
Communication, Organization and Dependability:
• Use verbal and written communication to share ideas, articulate values and advance the vision of Camp Shai and youth programs
• Clearly and effectively present ideas and information and inform appropriate constituencies regarding pertinent issues and changes
• During camp season, ensure that weekly parent message is written, sent and reflects the core values of Camp Shai, as well as communicates substantive and meaningful information
• Be available to parents to discuss any child related issue
• Complete work assignments as expected, on time, absorbing routine pressure and maintaining positive demeanor
• Exhibit great attention to detail and follow-through consistently
• Participate on the Family, Youth, Children and Teen Team to coordinate a focused effort to engage new families, and maintain relationships with children and families as they move through the spectrum of JCC offerings.
• Help cross-promote all Robert E. Loup JCC's offerings and strengthen community partnerships
Camp Shai Specific Responsibilities:
• Work with Camp Shai leadership team to strategically plan overall consistent program content for Camp Shai, as well as address processes and protocols, risk management and safety procedures, licensing compliance, activities, schedule, and parent communication.
• Interview, hire, and train camp staff and provide direct supervision of Unit Heads, One on One Counselors and Specialists
• Serve as primary staff for parent communication
• Design and implement system of daily and weekly counselor communication to parents
• Responsible for setting agenda of and facilitating weekly staff meetings
• Work with Camp Shai leadership team to create and implement a professional development program for camp staff
• Maintain and strengthen all existing camp programs, staff training, and management modules
• Develop informal educational programs that create awareness about Israel and cultivate Jewish identity
• Manage day-to -day camp operations including facility management and staff incidents
• Observe and evaluate all Camp Shai administrative staff to ensure quality programming and ensure that there is an evaluative process being implemented for general counselors and camp staff
• Assist with sales and customer service phone calls, e-mails, and online inquiries
• Facilitate all camp contracts including the premises rental, security services and transportation
• Assist with camper registration and other administrative work, as required
• Develop and implement a recruitment model that will ensure enrollment numbers are met
• Responsible for all aspects of the Shlichim Program; including selection, travel and host family placement
• Oversee financial assistance program including parent communication and award calculations
• The successful candidate will have at minimum a bachelor's degree, a history of formal or informal Jewish and Israeli cultural learning, and background in Jewish day or residential camping.
• S/he will have strong administrative and communications skills, arranging for shipping and delivery of camp supplies, coordinating technical needs for meetings and other community programs with the Camp and Youth Services Team, and managing day-to-day inquiries that arise.
• S/he must be proficient in budget management, business planning, administrative processes and policies, database creation and management, web-savvy and possess a strong independent work ethic, understanding of marketing – including strategies of brand loyalty, recognition and relationship building. Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate and get along with a large team, resourceful, flexible, engaging, ability to multi-task, and work efficiently and accurately are a must.
• S/he must possess the ability to build a team and continuously motivate their staff.
• Camp programming and management experience are strongly recommended.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.
This position requires:
• Bachelors Degree and related field and summer camp experience
• Knowledge of Jewish culture, history, traditions, practices and Hebrew language
• Working knowledge of Special Needs children
• Flexible scheduling including nights and weekends
Contact: Caron Blanke for info
JOB TITLE: Production Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
REPORTS TO: Creative Director
This position is responsible for the day to day operations of the production print machines (color and black and white) including managing the maintenance of the machines, processing daily mail (first class and bulk), managing mailing lists including deduping and NCOA processing, processing monthly invoices, ordering paper and other supplies, and fulfilling in house print jobs for all JCC and MACC departments. Secondary responsibilities include assisting graphic designers on graphics projects as well as posting events on social media sites.
• Complete in house print jobs for all program departments which include printing, cutting and folding as necessary our production copy machines for flyers, posters, booklets, business cards, post cards, or other collateral.
• Maintain print machines which include scheduling routine maintenance as well as managing the repair of specific service problems on all print, cutting and postage machines.
• Managing mailing lists including sorting, deduping of Excel files and keeping files of lists by department and program.
• Responsible for addressing, sorting and stuffing of all in-house bulk mail and any other mailings in order to fully automate and reduce postage costs.
• Responsible for tracking all department printer/copier usage so that the business office can bill back departments. This includes all month-end reports including regular mail, bulk mail, office supplies and department print usage.
• Responsible for maintaining paper inventory as necessary for projected jobs, and for organizing paper supply.
• Responsible for organizing the mail room/print shop which includes maintaining an inventory of supplies and labeling of shelves.
• Produce basic graphic design projects.
EDUCATION: College degree desired. Graphic design skills a plus.
• Ability to run production machines
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of EXCEL for list management
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
• Eye for detail
• Organizational skills
• Basic graphic design (knowledge of Adobe Suite and Quark software) and social media skills a plus.
Please email:
Rob franc
with CV, and references.
Essential Job Duties/Supportive Functions:
- Adheres to policies of the Sports & Fitness Center and the Robert E Loup Jewish Community Center.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Availability on a variety of time and days.
- Group Exercise Experience
- Current CPR/AED certification
- Nationally recognized Group Exercise Certification
- Excellent customer service skills
- Efficient, well organized, and on time
- Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational
We are currently seeking Swim Instructors for immediate consideration.
Job Title: Swim Instructor
Hours: Group lessons are held Sundays 9-11 am and Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday 3:30-5:30 pm, private lessons held at any other time.
Description: Swim Instructors must ensure a fun and safe class environment for both group and private lesson instruction. Instructors are responsible for instructing, supervising, and testing swim lesson participants. This position requires high customer contact.
1. Current CPR certification
2. American Red Cross Lifeguard training and First Aid (preferred)
3. Previous swim instructor experience (preferred)
Pay Range: $15/hour group lessons $30/hour private lessons
The Early Childhood Center of the Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center (Denver JCC) has been serving young children and families in the Denver area for 78 years. We are currently seeking professional teachers dedicated to a career in Early Childhood Education to join our team for the 2013‐14 school year. Our curriculum is infused with Jewish ideas and traditions, such as kindness and respect.
Opportunities include:
FT Teachers, Infant Supervisor, PT and FT Float positions, and on‐call substitute teachers
Ideal candidates will possess:
- a degree in Early Childhood Education , Elementary Education, or Child Development, or current coursework in Early Childhood Education;
- experience with or knowledge about using an emergent curriculum;
- Excellent references;
- A love and devotion for working with young children and their families;
- A commitment to ongoing learning to improve teaching practices.
We offer:
- Membership to our beautiful on‐site Sports and Fitness Center
- Health Insurance
- 401K retirement plan
- Discounts on all JCC programs (including children's summer camps, on‐site Theatre, and classes)
- Generous vacation and Sick Time
Stanley British Primary School Teacher Preparation Program at Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center's Early Childhood Center
The JCC's Early Childhood Center, in conjunction with Stanley British Primary School, is seeking intern candidates to participate in our teacher preparation program in the field of Early Childhood Education. Interns gain an understanding of experience-based, developmentally appropriate early education. Steadily increasing responsibilities as their skills and confidence grow, Intern teachers work with small groups of children and collaborate with mentor teachers in the teaching of an entire class. With on-going feedback and support from their mentor teachers and educational advisors, Interns participate in all aspects of the teaching process. They learn to facilitate learning of children with a wide range of abilities and share in a community of the classroom and the school. Interested applicants should contact firstname.lastname@example.com
The JCC Denver is looking for experienced aquatics professionals to start immediately. We are looking for lifeguards that are available to work varying hours between 5:30 am and 9:00 pm, including weekends. If you are also experienced teaching swim lessons, let us know.
Lifeguards must ensure a fun, yet safe swimming environment for all users of the facility.
This includes: patron surveillance, rule enforcement, accident prevention, and daily pool and facility maintenance.
Lifeguards are expected to provide excellent customer service to all members, guests, and JCC staff.
1. Lifeguarding Certification
2. CPR for the Professional Rescuer
3. AED Certification
6. Ability to lift 50lbs and work indoors and outdoors.
Due to the nature of the job, applicants are subject to a criminal background check.
Please, provide an updated resume with references or complete and return our Application for Employment at www.jccdenver.org or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Personal Trainers Needed
The Sports & Fitness Center is seeking part-time certified personal trainers who are energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational.
Must be certified by one of the following national personal training certifications (ACSM, NASM, NSCA, ACE).
Applicants must also have Adult CPR/AED certifications.
Applicants should be willing and outgoing and able to sell their services to our diverse clientele.
Must have excellent customer service skills and be efficient, well organized and on time.
Please send resume and cover letter to email@example.com.
We are currently seeking Pilates Instructors for immediate consideration.
The JCC's state of the art Pilates studio includes seven Balanced Body reformers, three Wunda chairs, three towers, Arcs and a Cadillac in addition to other Pilates equipment.
Title: Pilates Instructor
FLSA Category: Part Time, Commission-based
Supervision/Report To:
Pilates Instructors report to the Lead Pilates Instructor.
Essential Job Duties/Supportive Functions:
- Adheres to policies of the Sports & Fitness Center and the Robert E Loup Jewish Community Center.
- Tracks Private client sessions and/or records attendance for each class.
- Maintains current CPR/AED and Pilates instructor certifications.
- Reports any incidents or accidents to the Lead Instructor and/or the Sports & Fitness Director.
- Arrives 5-10 minutes before the start of each class to make preparations (e.g., music, sound equipment, lights, fans, etc.).
- Ends each class promptly, ensuring that all equipment is properly stored; lights, sound system, and fans are turned off (if appropriate); and returns the microphone (mat classes) to the fitness desk.
- Conducts safe and effective Pilates classes, each of which should include exercises appropriate to the level of the class taught. Instructor offers variations as needed to accommodate class participants.
- Recognizes and reports signs of distress in class participants and follows the emergency plan of action.
- Forwards all questions, complaints, and suggestions to the Lead Instructor and/or Sports & Fitness Director for follow up.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Certification from a nationally recognized agency (PMA-recognized training programs)
- Current CPR/AED certification
- Must be able to move or adjust Reformers, Trapeze Table, and/or Wunda Chairs, and other various apparatus
- Excellent customer service skills
- Efficient, well organized, and on time
- Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
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This article discusses the entire season of "24: Live Another Day," including the final episode, "Day 9: 10 p.m. - 11 a.m."
If watching a TV show for years is like a long-term relationship, and binge-watching like a whirlwind romance, "24" was an ex- you took too long to break up with and came back to years later to wonder what you ever saw in them. It's difficult to quantify what made "24: Live Another Day" such a dispiriting experience: the comparatively threadbare scope of a 12-episode one-off as against an ongoing series was one factor, as was the failure to introduce any memorable new characters or do justice to the ones they'd brought back. But mostly it just felt tired and out of place, a relic of a more paranoid era that could survive as long as the thin thread between seasons was never severed outright.
However often it wavered or conspicuously padded out an episode here or there, "24" ended almost perfectly, as Jack Bauer vanished in a cloud of static, dissolving into the world like a freedom-loving pestilence. "Live Another Day" ended with a victory that felt in almost every way like a failure. Audrey Raines was dead, her Reagan-esque father stricken with grief and Alzheimer's, and Jack, who'd only just escaped the Russians, gave himself over to them in exchange for Chloe's freedom. The cliffhanger obviously sets the stage for more "24," although Fox hasn't announced plans one way or another, but it also felt like the show crying "Uncle." They've taken everything Jack has away from him so many times they'd have to build up a whole new life to give him something to lose.
"Live Another Day" was, even by "24" standards, a grim and ugly half-day: In the ninth hour, Jack shoved a visibly handcuffed terrorist out a window so she fell to her death, and no one even bothered to object. There was no visceral thrill in him beheading Cheng Zhi with a samurai sword, no moment of exultant vengeance; it happened because it had to happen, and it changed nothing at all.
In the years Jack was away, TV became the province of so many Bauer-spawned antiheroes that the show was forced to double down when it returned, turning Mary Lynn Rajskub's Chloe from a comic foil into a Gothed-out hacktivist who seemed to spend more time being rescued by Jack than assisting him, let alone kicking any ass of her own. Her character resolution consisted of learning that her husband and son had been killed in a car crash by accident rather than as a result of her anti-government actions, which is about as much consolation as you can offer someone whose husband and son were killed in a car crash. Likewise, Yvonne Strahovski's Kate was finally freed from thinking that she'd been blind to her own husband's treason, but her lack of faith had already helped drive him to suicide, and she couldn't save Audrey from Cheng Zhi's gunmen, either.
So yes: The U.S. didn't go to war with China, and good for us. But everyone who took part in the operation — everyone Jack Bauer touched — ended "Live Another Day" ruined in one form or another: Dead, drained or simply disillusioned. It was a terrible conclusion, and yet it was strangely perfect. The complain about "24" has always been that it soft-pedaled the "anti-" in antihero, that even though Jack broke laws and crossed moral boundaries in pursuing his goals, he was always proven right in the end. He was right this time, too, but his victory felt like a loss. He saved the president's life, but he destroyed it, too; if his mental deterioration is inflamed by stress, then it's safe to say we've just lived through the last day of his presidency. Even the uncharacteristic time jump in the episode's final minutes felt like it a capitulation, surrendering to the timeline dictated by "24's" immutable title.
The ratings for "Live Another Day" have been solid enough to make more "24" a possibility, but it feels like it's time to let it go. This was once a show with a lock, however ugly, on the Zeitgeist — one people argued over, even blamed for U.S. government atrocities. Now it's irrelevant, (apparently) watched but barely discussed, its impact on the cultural landscape virtually nil. The hourglass has run out of sand.
More reviews of "24: Live Another Day"
Zack Handlen, A.V. Club
This has been a terrific season of television, sharp and well-plotted throughout. Jack Bauer returned pretty much the same as ever, if a little worse for wear, and the show's creative team made the shortened running time into a major boon. What could've been a misplaced excuse for nostalgia turned out to be one of the summer's best surprises, with a good cast, great action, and a story that holds together better than maybe any other story in the history of the series.
James Poniewozik, Time
While I would not have predicted that the franchise could have this kind of power after more than a dozen years, damned if this finale didn't deliver. As usual, Kiefer Sutherland deserves much of the credit; "24" hurtles along on such a rocket engine of silliness that if it hadn't cast someone capable of being emotionally believable in the midst of it, it would be a far worse show.
Ryan McGee, Boob Tube Dude
By halving the overall amount of plot, "Live Another Day" turned from an exhausted marathoner into a lean, mean middle-distance runner, able to deploy its hallmarks twists and turns within a more limited framework. Rather than make the story smaller, making this season twelve-hours forced the writers to only focus on the most important elements of the story.
Alan Sepinwall, HitFix
At this stage of the franchise's lifespan, Jack has either done every action or endured every trauma possible under this basic format with these usual character types, and most of them three or four times over. Formula is a key part of any long-running TV show (on "The Simpsons," Homer has done or said everything at least six or seven times over), but what made "24" so exciting at the beginning was how unformulaic it seemed. "Live Another Day" felt like Jack Bauer's Greatest Hits — some played with enthusiasm and vigor, others tossed off because it's what the fans expect to hear in concert.
Aaron Aradillas, Vulture
As Jack Bauer heads for a miserable existence in a Russian prison, we realize to our dismay that he seems almost fine with this outcome. Jack Bauer has done his duty and he still doesn't get a thank-you from the people. No matter. He's heading home. It's all in a day's work.
Les | July 16, 2014 9:47 AM
24....live another day was the best. Hopefully Fox will bring it back for another season. Every episode was a nail biter.
Shelley | July 16, 2014 8:27 AM
Jack Bauer Rocks! No matter how many TV shows have been created since 24's inception, not one has the high intensity, twists and turns, and edge of your seat gripping story line. Keifers's acting in this season's Live Another Day was by far his best. Hurry back Jack, please don't say it's over!
adl | July 15, 2014 11:21 PM
If I hear one more idiot on 24 say "nuke-u-lar" I'm going to throw something at my TV.
Steve | July 15, 2014 5:23 PM
Is Bauer a cat?
He has had more than 9 lives.
He should have blown his head off when he pull his pistol out on the ship.
He has nothing to live for - nobody cares about him.
Marc | July 15, 2014 5:15 PM
Hands down the BEST action show ever - Jack is the man - he may not be as smooth as James Bond when it comes to the ladies - he is the tough guy - but he does whatever it takes to get the job done!!!
Love the character and the series!!! Was sorry to see the series take a break 4 years ago - glad they brought I back.
Fox - please
Ed M | July 15, 2014 3:41 PM
What to do on a Monday night when Jack Bauer is not there to entertain us. It all may be predicable but at the same time you want to shout, keep it coming - I'm loving it! Everyone needs a hero and even though he doesn't exist, let Fox keep signing up future episodes - we followers certainly have to see Jack's escape from the Russians - keep the series alive for another year!!
martin foyle | July 15, 2014 10:08 AM
Binged it over the weekend ahead of last nights finale, worked really well that way, and that's how many will be watching from now on. 12 episodes much more effective, there will be more.
dave | July 15, 2014 9:47 AM
First off, Fox doesn't give a damn about the zeitgeist. It's ratings that matter. And the ratings were pretty good. So expect another 24, if KF is up for it.
What I want to know is, why was there a samurai sword handy on the wall of a Russian cargo ship? Oh, right, I'm not supposed to try to make sense of what happens on 24. Sorry.
nikivee | July 15, 2014 9:44 AM
I thought is was pretty good.
rikyrah | July 15, 2014 8:50 AM
It was a terrible conclusion, and yet it was strangely perfect.
I loved it. It was so 24 for me. I was sad about Audrey - for Jack, but I'm glad she's dead.
nick | July 15, 2014 2:57 AM
I strongly disagree with this article. I thought this season was great. I loved everything about itâ¦well if i had any criticism it would be that I'd prefer 24 episodes but I was thankful to get 12. I hope Fox brings it back!
billy boo bob | July 15, 2014 2:04 AM
Lol 24 is for the real Americans and your cattle not a citizen if you cant see that
Gary | July 15, 2014 1:19 AM
Fox would be fools if they don't continue this franchise. Jack is the worlds hero. It is the best series ever watched. Poor jack has lost everyone he has ever loved.
Joe | July 15, 2014 1:05 AM
I feel that Live Another Day was either the 3rd or 4th best out of the entire series. Yvonne Strahovski was a superb addition to the cast. Her former Sarah Walker role in Chuck made her a great fit for playing Kate in 24 IMHO.
While L.A.D. was not without it's shortcomings, it had a particularly strong first story arc with the chilling villain Margo and arguably some of the best action sequences of the series. 2 thumbs up overall.
However, I still maintain that the first season of 24 is still the best single season of television I have ever laid witness to. Anyone agree?
alex | July 15, 2014 12:57 AM
loved it too :), and the 12 episodes season was well paced. waiting for a new season
Jordan | July 15, 2014 12:44 AM
Have to completely disagree with this article. I thought this season was a return to form and that the finale was incredibly well done. Can't wait for more!


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