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Darkness falls across the desert. Costumed peeps with orange drinks flirt. Phoenicians crawl in search of bands, providing entertainment for all the land. And whosoever shall be seeking musical help, should our list of parties and concerts consult. Well, there's only so much co-opting of Vincent Pr ... More >>
Queens of the Stone Age began its set a little after 7 p.m. at the Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair. To get there, you have to spend time winding through the fairgrounds, past the hoards of children tugging their parents' hands, begging for tickets to games and rides. There's a giant live ... More >>
In my humble (but correct) opinion, the quintessential carnival food is the corn dog. I know I can get a (barely passable) corn dog from a number of outlets around town, but there's nothing like savoring a hand-dipped corn dog while basking in the lurid lights of the Arizona State Fair midway. Some ... More >>
It's almost that time of year to enjoy funnel cakes and ferris wheels again, as the Arizona State Fair approaches. The event is known for its games and attractions, but don't look past the musical entertainment. The festival has started by releasing a few names that will be coming to town, with mo ... More >>
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Stephanie Ouellette and her mom, Donna, from Manchester, hold the flag for their brother and son Cpl Michael Ouellette during the Honor and Remember flag presentation ceremony, held at the Red Blazer in Concord, on Saturday. (Thomas Roy/Union Leader)
New Hampshire Blue Star Mothers and Gold Star families are among the groups asking the Legislature to pass Senate Bill 88, which would adopt the commemorative flag as the state "emblem" of the service and sacrifice of fallen troops.
The bill has passed the Senate; the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday at 10 a.m.
A similar proposal failed last year. SB 88's sponsor, Sen. Jeanie Forrester, R-Meredith, said she promised former Sen. Jack Barnes of Raymond, who pushed for adopting the flag last session, to bring it back this year.
"It's a very touching tribute to those folks who have lost loved ones in battle," she said.
The bill proposes flying the Honor and Remember flag daily at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen and above the State House on five patriotic holidays and whenever there is a New Hampshire casualty. The designated holidays are: Gold Star Mothers Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day and Veterans Day.
Susan Peterson, vice president of New Hampshire Blue Star Mothers, got involved in promoting the Honor and Remember flag two years ago after she heard a radio interview with its creator, the father of a soldier killed in Iraq.
Peterson has started a New Hampshire chapter of the nonprofit Honor and Remember Foundation, which raises funds to purchase personalized flags for Gold Star families. "I want these families to know that we will always remember and honor the fallen," she said.
But the New Hampshire State Veterans Advisory Committee, which includes representatives of 15 veterans service organizations, recently voted to oppose SB 88.
Peter Burdett chairs that group. The committee, he said, "focused on the fact that we have a perfectly good flag that drapes our coffins and receives our attention at holidays without having another one."
Burdett said he's "all for" people flying the Honor and Remember flag at their homes. "But I'm not so sure we need to confuse the folks of the state of New Hampshire with having it hoisted over the State House on particular days ...?."
"We've got a flag for the 4th of July. It's called the Stars and Stripes, and we really don't need another flag," Burdett said.
The family of Mark Decoteau and other Gold Star families disagree.
Decoteau's 19-year-old son, Army Spc. Marc Paul Decoteau, was killed in Afghanistan on Jan. 29, 2010, shot to death by his Afghan interpreter. On Memorial Day in 2011, the Decoteau family was presented a personalized Honor and Remember flag during a memorial run in Plymouth, where the son they call "Marc Paul" had attended high school.
"It has really meant a lot to us," Decoteau said. "It's been another symbol of the community support for our family."
The town of Waterville Valley, where Mark Decoteau is town manager, has wrapped the family in its collective arms since the soldier's death. The town flies Marc Decoteau's Honor and Remember flag on a new flagpole at the elementary school each year on his birthday, Sept. 2, and on Jan. 29, according to his father.
The flag bears Marc Paul's name and rank and the date he was killed. "So it's a very personalized thing for our family," Decoteau said. "And it's been good for our community."
The senior Decoteau, a 1983 West Point graduate, said he thinks opposition to the Honor and Remember flag is based on misperceptions.
"We understand in no way it's meant to replace the American flag," he said. "Marc Paul would not have wanted that. We don't want that as a family.
"But it is a symbol that we have to help us remember him."
Forrester said the Honor and Remember flag, which would fly on the flagpole beneath the state flag on designated days, "closes the circle." She likened it to the POW/MIA flag that honors those held as prisoners of war or missing in action.
"This is ... for those folks who have died," she said. "It doesn't replace the U.S. flag, and it's for the families.
"It's about honoring the people who've lost their lives in battle to protect our freedoms."
But Burdett said the POW/MIA flag is different; it's recognized in the U.S. Flag Code. If the Honor and Remember flag were to be likewise recognized, he said, "we'll reassess."
The Honor and Remember flag features gold and blue stars, a folded flag and an eternal flame on fields of red - symbolizing the blood spilled - and white - symbolizing "the purity of (their) sacrifice."
Yesterday in Concord, four Gold Star families were presented Honor and Remember flags during a luncheon honoring their sacrifice.
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In moves that will likely make life a bit easier for prospective makers of two types of medical devices, FDA has published Final Orders governing the classification of colon capsule imaging systems and intravascular administration set automated air removal systems that downgrade both from Class III to Class II, with the addition of special controls for both device types.
The new Final Orders will take effect on June 16. After that date, a manufacturer of either type of device will only need to prove that its device is "substantially equivalent" to an already approved device, rather than complete the more arduous Premarket Approval (PMA) process, as previously had been the case.
In the case of colon capsule imaging systems, that predicate device is Given Imaging's (Yoqneam, Israel) PillCam Colon 2 (shown here) capsule endoscopy system. Makers of IV set automated air removal systems will need to convince FDA that their prospective offerings are substantially equivalent to Anesthesia Safety Products' (Woburn, MA) AirPurge System to achieve approval by the 510(k) route.
Written to cover colon capsule imaging systems, 21 CFR Part 876 defines that device as "a prescription, single-use ingestible capsule designed to acquire video images during natural propulsion through the digestive system. It is specifically designed to visualize the colon for the detection of polyps. It is intended for use only in patients who had an incomplete optical colonoscopy with adequate preparation, and a complete evaluation of the colon was not technically possible."
Intravascular administration set automated air removal systems are those that, according to the new 21 CFR Part 880, are "a prescription device used to detect and automatically remove air from an intravascular administration set with minimal to no interruption in the flow of the intravascular fluid. The device may include an air identification mechanism, software, an air removal mechanism, tubing, apparatus to collect removed air, and safety control mechanisms to address hazardous situations."
While the special controls for each type of device are specific to that device type, the underlying principle, the mitigation of the risks and hazards peculiar to the device type to ensure a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness, is the same.
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This is great Riot - thank you!
It's always nice to keep in mind that these changes will result in the long term effect that people will buy more champions and thus invest more time into your game.
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Where is a nearly 25% increase on price a only slight increase in price o.0
Not really a fan of the increased price, especially since all the champs went 6300.
I really like this. I was getting tired of every new champion being 6300 AND price reductions for champions happening so slowly. It was really inflating the average price for champions up toward 6300. I think the ideal would be to have the average stay the same over time. I haven't done the math on this, but this definitely seems like an improvement in that regard. Also it looks a lot more consistent about which champions will be getting reduced price and when. The initial 7800 cost does kind of irk me, but I always wait until at least that champion's first free week to consider unlocking them, to see how they feel and wait for balance changes. So it doesn't really affect me. The rush unlockers will still probably do it, though plenty of them will start waiting a week for the price reduction. Maybe we'll have less of a sudden wave of everyone playing the new champion until we've gotten to try them ourselves on free week.
Anyway, much needed pricing schedule change. While I love how frequently champions have been released in the past, we do have plenty, and I'm fine with a slower schedule to give the design team more time to come up with good concepts. Plus, with them released about once a month, that will line up better with most people's ability to generate 6300 IP, so we aren't constantly slipping backwards on our rate of champions unlocked per champion in the roster.
I'm glad that a lot of old 6300 champs are being reduced, but I think you guys may be forgetting something: (as I recall) you guys wanted that tiered system for pricing so that newer players were encouraged to focus on less expensive champions first, then move up to the more expensive (and presumably "better" & more difficult) ones.
For this reason, champions like Vlad, Ez, Corki, Karth, Syndra, and Ori (to name a few), should probably remain at the 6300 level in perpetuity, as they will probably always be among the hardest to learn and master (and because newbies hate Karth). I realize that it's probably too late for some, but Riot should factor in more than the age of a champion when deciding price reductions.
By a similar token, only the easiest, simplest (usually "recommended") champions should be at the lowest price, creating a sort of bell curve in the pricing that reflects champions' difficulty levels.
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Also, another subtle but sneaky thing is that you already have a system in place to keep people from abusing things. Limited refunds. If someone were sneaky, they could buy at 7800, refund, re-buy at 6300. But oh wait, you only have three refunds. So nice job on making sure that doesn't work. (Seriously, smart move).
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I am so happy that RiotGames has produced an amazing plan to solve this problem! I agree with the plan so much! Finally, I don't have to save for about 3 months to buy one of these champions that cost 6300 IP. I love how a champions prices are lowered every release! Also, it was a nice thought to refund some of the IP for Vladimir, Nocturne, etc. Keep up the good work!!!!!
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Describe the book: Leila knows she likes girls, though she'd never admit it to her somewhat-traditional Persian family or her friends. She's been lucky enough to never crushed on any fellow classmates, until Saskia comes to school. Leila is drawn to her beauty and her knowledge, and gets wrapped up in a confusing friendship with her.
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Who would you recommend it to: gr7+, lgbtq, friendships, high school, family
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Suki Fleet
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What did you think: This book was hard to read in terms of everything that was happening in it; both the main character's feelings, the harsh realities of homeless living, especially in winter, and all the horrible things they went through in an attempt to live. I felt like screaming at Julian for his poor decisions so many times. Romeo went through too much.
Who would you recommend it to: gr8+, lgbtq, homelessness, London, drugs
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Geoff Laughton
3 stars.
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Who would you recommend it to: gr7+, lgbtq, Amish culture, friendships
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Amanda Grace
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Who would you recommend it to: gr7+, lgbtq, friendships, family, local
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Leslye Walton
4 stars.
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What did you think: This book was WAY weirder than I anticipated it to be. I was laughing in parts that I don't think were intended to be funny; but this was a good thing! I enjoyed Ava's mother's revelation of her own love life closer to the end; and Nathaniel was just plain psycho. I was gasping aloud at how nutty he was when it all finally came down.
Who would you recommend it to: gr8+, magical realism, seattle, family lines
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Enders Shadow
Orson Scott Card
4 stars.
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What did you think: I thought that it was worth 4 stars because it tells the story so well from a different point of view. My favorite part was when he unmasked achilles.
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Delphine de Vigan
3 stars.
Describe the book: Lou is an advanced, thirteen year old student two years above her age level. She lives with her parents, including her mother so miserable after the loss of her baby Chloe years before. Lou befriends a teenage girl named No outside of the train station, and interviews her for a school project as well as befriending her.
What did you think: For most of this book I imagined everything in a blue shaded, dreary atmosphere, and I feel like that added to everything a lot and was worth mentioning. I knew that once Lou decided to see if her family could take No in, her mother would change for the positive. I feel like No's personal issues were so unresolved, though, and left me wanting more.
Who would you recommend it to: gr7+, friendships, family, homelessness, France
- A.K. (Grade 12) from Mill Creek Library
Falling Into Place
Amy Zhang
1 star.
Describe the book: Liz Emerson attempts suicide by driving her car off an icy cliff and into a tree. People she knows gather at the hospital where they're trying to save her, and thinking about their relationships with her; her mother, friends, even those she doesn't know well.
What did you think: I really didn't care for this book, and writing this I'm even having trouble remembering anything significant about it; Liz was completely unlikeable, as were her friends and most other characters. I also HATE how the book jumped around in the timeline constantly without explanation! It was frustrating to follow and put together in my head.
Who would you recommend it to: gr7+, suicide, physics, friendships, high school
- A.K. (Grade 12) from Mill Creek Library
I Love I Hate I Miss My Sister
Amélie Sarn
3 stars.
Describe the book: Sohane and Djelila are sisters, and best friends, until the two begin to go opposite directions in beliefs. Sohane is embracing her Muslim traditions and customs, while Djelila lives like a typical French teenager. Djelila is killed by Muslim boys for not following tradition and "shaming" their culture. The book shows how Sohane deals with it.
What did you think: It was a great, short read, and an eye opener. It's upsetting that there are people who just can't seem to catch a break; people are shamed for their culture, like Sohane and the discrimination at school, but at the same time, not fully embracing it can still get some in trouble depending where they are. How Djelila was killed was brutal.
Who would you recommend it to: gr7+, religion, feminism, family, France
- A.K. (Grade 12) from Mill Creek Library


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Trade Market: Left Fielders
Looking to trade for a left fielder? This entry in the Trade Market series has you covered. We covered free agent left fielders here.
- Carl Crawford, Rays. Crawford's $10MM (plus escalators) club option for 2010 should be exercised soon. Crawford has said he'd like to sign an extension this winter or else play out the 2010 season and try free agency. In a September mailbag, Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times considered a winter Crawford trade "very unlikely" but a July trade possible if the Rays fall out of contention. The 28-year-old speedster hit .305/.364/.452 in 672 plate appearances this year.
- Carlos Lee, Astros. Lee is owed a hefty $55.5MM over the next three seasons, and he has a full no-trade clause in 2010. There's no indication the Astros are trying to move him, but the payroll flexibility wouldn't hurt.
- Josh Willingham, Nationals. Willingham, 31 in February, hit .260/.367/.496 in 502 plate appearances this year. He's due an arbitration raise on his '09 salary of $2.95MM. Willingham and Adam Dunn drew interest at the trade deadline, but GM Mike Rizzo set a high asking price.
- Adam Dunn, Nationals. Dunn was named in our first baseman post, but he did play 505 innings in left field this year.
- Juan Pierre, Dodgers. Assuming Manny Ramirez exercises his $20MM player option, the Dodgers could attempt to trade Pierre. Pierre is owed $18.5MM over the next two seasons. His .365 OBP this year was his best since 2004.
- David DeJesus, Royals. DeJesus has appeared in stray rumors over the years. He's owed $4.7MM next year and has a $6MM club option for '11. He posted a .281/.347/.434 line and plays a strong left field.
- Chase Headley, Padres. With Kevin Kouzmanoff manning third base for the Padres, Headley spent most of his time in left field. He didn't show much pop, tallying a .262/.342/.392 line in his first full season. To his credit, he hit .305/.377/.426 away from Petco and had a similar split last year. The Padres may decide to trade Kouzmanoff and put Headley back at third base.
- Jose Bautista, Blue Jays. We discussed him in our third baseman post, but Bautista logged 322 innings in left field this year.
- Delmon Young, Twins. It's not crazy to consider Young a non-tender candidate after 2009's weak .284/.308/.425 line and dismal defense. Still, Young is only 24 and was considered the best prospect in baseball a few years ago. Would a second change of scenery help?
- Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks. The D'Backs figure to attempt to trade Byrnes before eating the entire $11MM he's owed. Byrnes could be part of a bad contract swap.
- Jack Cust, Athletics. Cust is a DH at heart, but he played 401 innings in right field this year and 585.6 in left field in '08. He's a non-tender candidate after slipping to .240/.356/.417 this year. The A's could try to move him before that December 12th decision comes due (Cust earned $2.8MM this year).
- Luke Scott, Orioles. Scott, 31, spent most of his time at DH this year. He logged 199 innings in left field after getting 840 in '08. Bolstered by a huge May, Scott posted a .258/.340/.488 line this year. He's due an arbitration raise on his $2.4MM salary.
- Marcus Thames, Tigers. Thames could be non-tendered after earning $2.275MM to hit .252/.323/.453 in 294 PAs. He tallied 125 innings in left this year after 488 in '08.
- Matt Murton, Rockies. Murton, 28, toiled in Triple A most of the year, hitting .324/.389/.499 at Colorado Springs. He did a decent job when he last played regularly in the Majors for the Cubs.
Trade Market: Third Basemen
Next up in our Trade Market series, third basemen. Click here to see our take on the free agent market for the position.
- Dan Uggla, Marlins. Uggla is a second baseman, so we discussed him here. He last played third base for the '05 Tennessee Smokies, for what it's worth. If a team acquired him and asked him to switch, he wouldn't have much of a choice.
- Jorge Cantu, Marlins. Cantu had an entry in our first basemen post, but he did log 355 innings at the hot corner this year and 1066.6 last year. His defense at third base left much to be desired.
- Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres. How valuable is Kouzmanoff? The 28-year-hit .255/.302/.420 this year in 573 plate appearances after a similar offensive line last year. He's solid defensively, according to UZR/150. Kouzmanoff will be arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter, so his salary should jump into the $3-4MM range. That he's a competent third baseman gives him value, but teams may not be jumping to add his .300 OBP.
- Mark Teahen, Royals. Teahen, 28, hit .271/.325/.408 this year while playing third base, right field, and a little bit of first and second base. His defense has not rated well lately. Since Teahen is due a raise on this year's $3.575MM salary, he's a non-tender candidate.
- Mat Gamel, Brewers. Casey McGehee will be the Brewers' starting third baseman next year, and Gamel won't be moved to the outfield. What's more, Brewers assistant GM Gord Ash admitted last month that the team might have to take some risks and consider trading top prospects. Put it all together, and Gamel might be traded for pitching this winter. The 24-year-old has yet to really crush Triple A pitching; he hit .278/.367/.473 in 320 plate appearances this year. He struggled defensively at third base in the minors.
- Neil Walker, Pirates. Walker is currently playing winter ball; he hopes to steal Andy LaRoche's at-bats at third base in 2010 before Pedro Alvarez arrives. Walker complained in August that he wasn't one of Neal Huntington's guys, though he was called up weeks later. He hit .264/.311/.480 in his second full season at Triple A.
- Brandon Wood, Angels. Wood was named in our shortstops post, but he's spent time at third base in his career.
- Garrett Atkins, Rockies. Atkins is highly likely to be non-tendered after earning $7.05MM this year. If there's a team willing to give the Rockies a useful player and pay Atkins a similar amount in 2010, he will be traded. Count on the non-tender.
- Ramon Vazquez, Pirates. Vazquez didn't play much third base this year, but did get 1073.3 innings there in 2007-08 for the Rangers. He's set to earn $2MM next year and is coming off a .230/.335/.279 performance.
- Jose Bautista, Blue Jays. Bautista, 29, hit .235/.349/.408 in 404 plate appearances this year while playing third base, left field, right field, and even a few games in center. He continued to crush lefties and defend well. He earned $2.4MM this year and it wouldn't be a mistake to tender him a contract. Maybe the Jays will shop Bautista or Edwin Encarnacion, or maybe they'll stand pat since Alex Rios won't be with the club in 2010.
- Josh Fields, White Sox. Fields, 27 in December, hit .222/.301/.347 in 268 plate appearances this year. He hoped for a trade deadline deal, but it didn't happen.
Trade Market: Shortstops
Another entry in our Trade Market series: shortstops. We covered free agents here. As always, it's one of baseball's scarcest positions.
- J.J. Hardy, Brewers. GM Doug Melvin admitted to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that it would be "very difficult" to keep both Hardy and Alcides Escobar on the roster. Due to an August demotion, Hardy is under team control for two more years (he earned $4.65MM in '09). He was very valuable in 2007-08, and the 27-year-old is easily the prize among all available shortstops (considering both trade targets and free agents). Despite Hardy's off year, expect Melvin to demand a quality starting pitcher in return.
- Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks. Drew popped up in one Tweet/rumor a month ago, but beat writer Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic heard a trade is very unlikely.
- Cristian Guzman, Nationals. Guzman had shoulder surgery this month, and the Nats intend to shift him to second base in 2010. Given the $8MM remaining on an extension Jim Bowden engineered, you have to think GM Mike Rizzo would listen to offers. UZR/150 says Guzman hasn't been a positive defensively since '04, but he hasn't been bad either.
- Maicer Izturis, Angels. There is no indication Izturis is available, but the Halos might be able to spare him or Brandon Wood given the emergence of Erick Aybar. Izturis could start at shortstop for several clubs. He will be eligible for free agency after the 2010 season.
- Brandon Wood, Angels. With 236 career plate appearances and 574 innings in the field, Wood is obviously less proven than Izturis. 2009 marked his third Triple A stint. Wood, 25 in March, remains an interesting trade target. The Angels, however, may be less inclined to let Izturis or Wood go if they fail to re-sign Chone Figgins.
- Reid Brignac, Rays. Brignac hasn't excelled offensively in the high minors, but Baseball America likes the 23-year-old's defense. Regarding his availability, MLB.com's Bill Chastain suggested in September that Brignac could have an expanded role with the Rays next year.
- Mike Aviles, Royals. Aviles had Tommy John surgery in August and hopes to be ready for Spring Training. The Royals currently have Yuniesky Betancourt and Alberto Callaspo in the middle infield, but Aviles is just a year removed from a .325/.354/.480 rookie performance. Perhaps he can be pried loose.
Trade Market: Second Basemen
Next up in our Trade Market series, second basemen. We analyzed free agents at the position here.
- Dan Uggla, Marlins. Uggla is currently neck-and-neck with Hanley Ramirez as the best-paid Marlin, and that puts the second baseman on the trading block. Uggla's 2010 salary has yet to be determined since he's arbitration-eligible, but it'll be a raise from this year's $5.35MM. That Chris Coghlan came up as a second baseman only increases the chance of an Uggla trade. As a perennial 30-home run bat, Uggla should be good value next year even with shaky defense. Uggla might be a consideration at third base for some clubs, though he hasn't played the position since 2005 in the minors.
- Luis Castillo, Mets. A year ago the Mets seemingly wanted to unload Castillo badly. After this year's .387 OBP, the rumors quieted. Castillo is still owed $12MM over two years.
- Akinori Iwamura, Rays. Iwamura faces a $4.85MM club option with a $550K buyout. If the Rays are confident in their ability to trade him, they could exercise the option. We discussed Iwamura in-depth here.
- Kelly Johnson, Braves. We learned earlier this month that the Braves might look to trade Johnson before December's non-tender deadline. Johnson lost his starting job to Martin Prado in July and suffered a wrist injury shortly thereafter. He earned $2.825MM this year and is arbitration-eligible again. He could be a great pickup if he returns to his .800 OPS ways of 2007-08.
- Mike Fontenot, Cubs. Fontenot seems likely to fall just short of the Super Two cutoff, making it an easier decision for the Cubs to retain him. It also makes him more attractive to other clubs. Fontenot struggled with regular playing time this year after posting a .909 OPS in 284 plate appearances in '08.
- Aaron Miles, Cubs. The Cubs could potentially release Miles or eat his contract and trade him for nothing. He's coming off a .185/.224/.242 performance and is owed $2.7MM in 2010. Miles dealt with shoulder and elbow injuries this year.
Trade Market: First Basemen
Next up in our Trade Market series, first basemen. We analyzed first base free agents here.
- Prince Fielder, Brewers. On October 7th, Brewers GM replied, "I don't see that happening" when asked about trading Fielder or Ryan Braun (Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reporting). What's more, SI's Jon Heyman expects the Brewers to attempt to lock Fielder up this winter. Fielder is already under team control through 2011, and there is no reason to expect him to be shopped (the Brewers have other trade chips with which they can acquire pitching).
- Adrian Gonzalez, Padres. Like Fielder, most Gonzalez trade rumors have been speculative. And Jed Hoyer knowing Theo Epstein doesn't really increase the chances of a trade to Boston. The Padres have a small payroll, but Gonzalez will only earn $10.25MM over the next two seasons. Hoyer even said long-term discussions are "on the docket." On the other hand, there were summer trade talks with the Mariners, Red Sox, and Dodgers under old GM Kevin Towers. Towers believes "it's just a matter of when" the Padres trade Gonzalez.
- Adam Dunn, Nationals. We haven't heard anything about Dunn being available, but it'd be reasonable for GM Mike Rizzo to listen. The Nats have Dunn signed for next year at $12MM.
- Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays. Currently, the Blue Jays have no plans to move Adam Lind to first base (says MLB.com's Jordan Bastian). If they change their mind, Overbay and his $7MM salary could theoretically be shopped.
- Jorge Cantu, Marlins. Here's a guy who's actually likely to be available this winter. The thinking is that the Marlins would prefer not to give Cantu an arbitration raise on his $3.5MM salary. Cantu traded some power for OBP this year.
- James Loney, Dodgers. More speculation…the Dodgers could consider trading Loney and his .399 SLG if they'd prefer more power at first base. Loney's salary is set to take a jump through arbitration this year.
- Ryan Garko, Giants. Garko is a non-tender candidate for the Giants, so it figures they'll try to trade him first. At the least, Garko handles lefties well.
- Casey Kotchman, Red Sox. Kotchman was an odd acquisition by the Red Sox, as they don't have much of a spot for him. He's similar to Loney but the asking price might be lower.
- Andy Marte, Indians. Marte's future with the Tribe is in doubt after a .232/.293/.400 performance in the bigs. He did slug .593 at Triple A this year.
- Mike Jacobs, Royals. Like Garko, a non-tender candidate. Jacobs spent most of the season as a DH.
Trade Market: Catchers
We've covered the free agent market by position, but that only tells part of the story. With the GM Meetings just 11 days away, it's time to analyze the trade market. We'll start with catchers.
- Kelly Shoppach, Indians. Lou Marson, acquired in the Cliff Lee trade with the Phillies, could be handed the Indians' starting job in 2010. Shoppach is a non-tender candidate after hitting .214/.335/.399 in 327 plate appearances this year. The Indians may prefer not to pay him $2MM+ next year, so they could shop him around. Shoppach, 30 in April, slugged .517 in 2008.
- John Buck, Royals. Buck, 30, is another non-tender candidate. He hit .247/.299/.484 for the Royals in 202 plate appearances, and is due a raise on his $2.9MM salary through arbitration.
- Brayan Pena, Royals. The Royals have never seemed all that enamored of Pena, who turns 28 in January. He hit .273/.318/.442 in 183 plate appearances and is not yet eligible for arbitration.
- Ryan Doumit, Pirates. Doumit, 29 in April, slipped to .250/.299/.414 this year in 304 plate appearances. A broken bone in his wrist was a big factor. Doumit is guaranteed $9.15MM over the next two seasons on an extension signed in December of '08. He was benched at one point in August over a helmet-throwing incident.
- Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks. Like Doumit, Snyder was signed to an extension after an impressive '08. This year he was plagued with a back injury that culminated in September surgery. Snyder lost the starting job to Miguel Montero and has $11.25MM remaining on his contract for the next two seasons.
- J.R. Towles, Astros. Towles began the 2008 season as the Astros starting catcher; he was 24 at the time and was coming off a fine stint in Double A. Several injuries and 224 big league plate appearances later, Towles has lost the team's "catcher of the future" title to Jason Castro.
- Click here for our look at the free agent market for catchers.
The Left Fielder Market Revisited
Time for another look at the market for left fielders. The Mets figure to be surveying these options. A trend here: teams don't seem terribly motivated to move the top players.
- Matt Holliday, Rockies. Holliday, a Scott Boras client, is signed for '09 at $13.5MM. The Rockies' asking price seems to be fantastically high.
- Jason Bay, Pirates. The Bucs are not motivated to trade Bay, who is signed for next year at just $7.5MM. An extension seems more likely than a trade.
- Adam Dunn, Reds. There hasn't been much buzz around Dunn, for some reason. He's got a very Dunn-like .230/.387/.550 line, which includes a staggering 75 walks in 385 plate appearances. He's likely to be a Type A free agent after the season, and I don't buy the logic that the Reds are afraid to offer him arbitration for fear he'll accept.
- Xavier Nady, Pirates. Nady is generally a right fielder, but he can play left. He is under team control but not contract for '09. He is in the midst of the best year of his career and has a host of suitors. Dejan Kovacevic says "truly elite prospects are not on the table" in possible trades, though.
- David DeJesus, Royals. The 28 year-old DeJesus is also having a career-best season, flashing more power than ever. He can play all three outfield positions; his team-friendly contract runs through 2010 with an option for '11. It would take a lot for the Royals to trade their (arguably) best hitter.
- Raul Ibanez, Mariners. The Ms could choose to keep Ibanez, both for his leadership and in an attempt to avoid an even more embarrassing offense. He has a good shot at Type A free agent status, too.
- Casey Blake, Indians. Blake seems likely to be traded; he could be someone's Plan B to Nady. He's been raking since the beginning of June and is a free agent after the season.
- Chris Duncan, Cardinals. Duncan's power disappeared sometime around August of last year. The 27 year-old looks like more of a platoon/bench guy.
- Juan Rivera, Angels. Rivera is making the most of regular playing time, and isn't expendable.
- David Dellucci, Indians. Dellucci can only be used against righties, and he hasn't hit them particularly well since '06. He's signed for '09 at $4MM.
- Jay Payton, Orioles. Payton has been lousy and seems like a DFA candidate.
- Dave Roberts, Giants. The injury-prone speedster is under contract for $6.5MM in '09. He'll return from the DL on Wednesday and figures to take a bench role behind Fred Lewis.
- Marlon Byrd, Rangers. Byrd, 30, hasn't been able to match last year's .814 OPS. He's under team control for '09 and can play all three outfield positions. Byrd dealt with knee inflammation earlier in the year.
- Frank Catalanotto, Rangers. Catalanotto is a useful utility man. However, he's owed $4MM in '09 and a $2MM buyout in '10.
- Kenny Lofton, free agent. Lofton posted an .838 OPS against righties last year, but he remains unemployed. He should get a job soon if his price is reasonable.
- Barry Bonds, free agent. Bonds' agent Jeff Borris tells us his client could be ready to play in ten days. Borris says Bonds would play for the league minimum but all 30 teams have passed. Bonds could help several clubs, but those teams don't want his baggage.
The Third Baseman Market Revisited
Today let's take another look at the third base options on the trade market.
- Garrett Atkins, Rockies. Atkins has displayed dramatic home/road splits since the beginning of '07. Plus, his defense is not well-regarded. He's under team control through 2010, and the Rockies' unwillingness to do a long-term deal should tell you something. They'd probably still ask for a lot though.
- Casey Blake, Indians. Blake seems likely to be traded. His versatility is a plus, and he provides an .800 OPS. He's been linked to the Dodgers and Twins recently.
- Adrian Beltre, Mariners. It's been suggested that the Mariners might keep Beltre just to avoid using an even more embarrassing offense for the rest of the season. The Twins have inquired on Beltre, who is solid on both sides of the ball. Beltre will earn a reasonable $12MM next year and has a limited no-trade clause.
- Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres. The Padres' public comments do not indicate a willingness to trade Kouz. However, there was a rumor that the Padres could deal him to open up third base for Chase Headley. Kouzmanoff hasn't even reached arbitration yet.
- Ty Wigginton, Astros. Wigginton is hitting .282/.368/.470 in 231 plate appearances, and can play multiple positions. He's a bit like Blake, though I believe he's under team control through '09. The Astros haven't given any signals that they're shopping him.
- Ron Belliard, Nationals. Belliard is signed for '09 at $1.9MM. He can help in a utility role.
- Hank Blalock, Rangers. Blalock briefly moved to first base, but never appeared there in the Majors. He returns to the lineup today after a slew of injuries and setbacks. He's an interesting hitter, but hasn't played much in recent years. Blalock has a $6.2MM club option for '09.
- Jose Castillo, Giants. Castillo posted an .854 OPS in May, but hasn't hit otherwise. He's not high on anyone's list.
- Bill Hall, Brewers. Hall is platooning with Russell Branyan at third base. Originally, he wasn't happy about it and preferred a trade. There's probably not much of a market for him, nor is Doug Melvin motivated to make a deal.
- Andy LaRoche, Dodgers. For some reason, LaRoche's name always comes up as a possible trade chip. The 24 year-old hit .277/.444/.420 in 38 Triple A games this year, and hasn't had Major League success. He started the season on the DL with a torn thumb ligament.
- Melvin Mora, Orioles. The O's are stuck with him – he has a no-trade clause and a $9MM commitment next year. He might be the worst starting third baseman in the game.
- Mike Lamb, Twins. Lamb is a DFA candidate; he lost his starting job with an awful first half. Unfortunately he is under contract for '09 at $3MM.
The Shortstop Market Revisited
Next up in our second pass through the Trade Market: shortstops.
- Cristian Guzman, Nationals. He's having a fine year, hitting .313/.340/.424 in 424 plate appearances. Extension talks with the Nationals have dragged. The Nats might prefer to trade him, while Guzman might prefer to test the free agent market.
- Miguel Tejada, Astros. The Astros have given no signs of kicking off a rebuilding effort, so a trade is unlikely. Plus, Tejada hasn't hit much since April. He's signed for '09 at $13MM.
- Clint Barmes, Rockies. The Rox might be able to spare him, but Barmes has never hit away from Coors and other teams know that. He'll be arbitration-eligible for the first time after this season.
- David Eckstein, Blue Jays. Whether or not the Jays decide to sell this year, Eckstein is expendable. The Orioles rumors have died down though.
- Jack Wilson, Pirates. I think the Bucs would need to be blown away to move Wilson, since he'd be hard for them to replace. The Dodgers are still in talks, last we've heard. Wilson earns $7.25MM in '09 with an $8.4MM club option for '10. He also has limited no-trade protection.
- Brent Lillibridge, Braves. He didn't raise his stock by hitting .212/.276/.288 in Triple A this year.
- Edgar Renteria, Tigers. He's been awful, and his '09 option may be declined. It's for $11MM with a $3MM buyout.
- Khalil Greene, Padres. Greene has also been terrible. He's signed for '09 at $6.5MM.
- Chin-lung Hu, Dodgers. He figures to either be the team's shortstop of the future or a prime trade chip.
- Omar Vizquel, Giants. He's been a big negative with the bat this year; he might be finished. The Red Sox are not interested.
- Juan Uribe, White Sox. Uribe has been perilously close to a trade or release for months. His hitting has continued to deteriorate, and he's played very little shortstop this year.
- Ronny Cedeno, Cubs. Cedeno is only 25, and he's performed well at Triple A. Lou Piniella has given him very little playing time this month; he could be a useful trade chip.
The Second Baseman Market Revisited
Let's take another pass at the market for second basemen.
- Brian Roberts, Orioles. After so many offseason Cubs rumors, there's been no recent buzz around Roberts. The O's don't look like contenders, so trading him still makes sense.
- Ray Durham, Giants. The resurgent Durham sits at .293/.385/.414 in 304 plate appearances. The Giants should be listening; there was a rumor the Brewers were interested.
- Mark Grudzielanek, Royals. He wants to play two or three more years. Should provide about the same value as Durham.
- Mark Ellis, Athletics. He may not be available, as extension talks are expected.
- Jamey Carroll, Indians. More of a utility guy, shouldn't take much to acquire him.
- Tadahito Iguchi, Padres. Might not return from a separated shoulder until August, but he could still be traded then.
- Ronny Cedeno, Cubs. The team's seldom-used backup shortstop. Young, unproven, and source of way too much debate at MLBTR.
- Mark Loretta, Astros. No real use for him now with Kaz Matsui back.
- Juan Uribe, White Sox. We keep waiting for the Sox to jettison Uribe, but they haven't done it. Price can't be too high.
- Esteban German, Royals. If they're not going to play him, they might as well trade him. Showed OBP skills in 2006-07.
- Felipe Lopez, Nationals. He's rocking a .620 OPS. The Orioles rumors have died down.


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Description: Applicants for this award must be non-U.S. citizens. We believe these students will make distinct contributions and provide cultural enrichment as members and graduates of the Taylor community.
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Amount: Up to $7,000
Eligibility: Must be accepted to Taylor and demonstrate cultural diversity as described above.
Application: Apply Online
Application Deadline: April 1