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Water World and Rockface Rumble really are the best songs in this game. Hope the DKC games get released on the Wii U over here in North America soon.
Personally, though, as far as actual level design goes, I'd have to say that this is the hardest of the bunch. It's more forgiving than the first two as far as saving your progress is concerned though.
@WiiLovePeace You beat me to the joke!
@thesilverbrick Thanks! That's odd though because @DarkKirby posted a picture of one that looked like it was missing a mouth.
I was going to pre-order one of these since my brother likes to play with a Gamecube controller, but he said he's gotten used to the classic controller. I may let him use the gamepad while I use my 3DS. I tried using the 3DS on the Wii U version, and it worked surprisingly well!
I may get an Ike amiibo at some point, but that's just a maybe. I may even get the other Fire Emblem amiibos, but given the quality of the some of the actual production models we've seen so far, I'm not so sure...
I've been playing this game a lot lately. A little off topic, but my play time is around 290 hours, and my average play time is about 1 hour and 50 minutes. Needless to say,...I can't get enough of it. On topic, nice figure, but her pose is a little boring. Pass.
@unrandomsam How do you mean?
Smash boxed version for me!
The original NES version is a lot more charming in my opinion. I'd rather play that one. Same with SMB3.
"Custom characters can be copied in either direction between Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U, so that perfect Pikachu build never has to be benched."
Yeeeeessss! I can transfer my custom Ike! I really can't wait to play the game! Already have it pre-ordered.
@RogueBologna Actually, the longest review on this site is for Wii Sports Resort. I think it's eight pages?
@midnafanboy YES, i can tell too! His forward air attack is much faster and he just feels faster overall!
I don't really remember having trouble with Gyorg...but that's probably because I used the Fierce Diety's mask against him so many times.
Speaking of which, I hope you can now use that mask anywhere in the game.
Okay. I wanted a Vita, but there wasn't (and still isn't) enough to convince me to get one. I really would like one. It's a neat system, but there just isn't enough support for it. That's the problem I see with the Vita. When the consumer (me for instance) wants a product, but upon examining it finds that it's not worth their time or money, there's sort of a problem with the product. On the other hand, he didn't exactly say that the Vita was better than the 3DS. He just listed some examples and then said "I think the Vita is the best."
In my opinion though? Fire Emblem Awakening. Trump card.
Unless it's a really extreme balance issue, I wish they'd just leave the characters alone.
And as before, THEY'D BETTER NOT TOUCH IKE!
Ike providing he looks better than the Marth one that @DarkKirby posted.
I've come across some pretty good Little Mac players, but some not so good. I usually play as Ike and I even beat some pretty decent Little Mac players with him! I love using Ike in For Glory!
There are games that I love...and then there is Fire Emblem Awakening.
I've put about 230 hours into this game so far with no signs of slowing down in site. It would probably be a lot more, but I got this game like a year after launch.
Pre-ordered the DLC so I'll download it when I get back today.
Also, if you people don't get Runner 2 for five dollars WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
Looks like Sega maybe didn't learn much from Sonic '06...This just seems like it was rushed out the door big time.
@SuperMalleo And Flappy Bird ripoffs. Seriously, what is it these days about birds in video games and people ripping them off too?
These...are kind of terrible ideas in my opinion. Okay, so Link and Animal Crossing are in, but any more crossovers, and I'd have to draw the line. It's still Mario Kart after all. I realize this was just for fun, but still...
And as for Epona, how would you even make that work with underwater and anti-gravity sections? Not to mention hang gliding sections...
Personally, I really doubt there's gonna be more DLC after May though.
I'd do it right now, but I decided to go with the boxed version. I have the boxes of Melee, Brawl, and the 3DS game so I didn't want to skip out on this one.
Ike, Mega Man, and Meta Knight!
I can agree at least. The controls in Super Mario Bros. games have improved a lot over the years. The first one feels very stiff and sluggish to me.
I feel this game often gets a free pass and plenty of praise because of its historical significance. Personally, I don't find it very much fun, and I think it's been improved upon by just about every Mario game since. Especially SMB3.
@Sherman Exactly.
Wilt thou ever go on sale, O fair Steel Empire?
Luckily, I have the Wii VC versions of all the DKC games at least.
Need it now!
Can't wait for Treasurenauts and Xeodrifter! I just wish Renegade Kid would try not to take on too many projects at one time. And seriously...finish releasing the 3DS episodes of Moon Chronicles.
@DerpSandwich Jah. But I agree! I will most likely pre-order this some time next year!
Nice! Both this and Smash Bros. on Wii U got pushed forward a week in Europe!
@DerpSandwich Actually, it'll probably tell them that we want remakes.
@minotaurgamer Actually, these levels were one of my favorite parts of 3D World. I just wanted more of them.
I kind of hope the events in this one don't all force you to be a certain character. Most of Melee's events let you pick, but most of Brawl's picked for you, and I wasn't a fan of that.
@JaxonH Finally someone else that likes single player Smash Run! I love playing it as Ike. I do wish you could extend the maze time and fight time though, and maybe even assign different music tracks to different characters. I honestly don't get why everyone hates the mode though. It's meant to be enjoyed in quick bursts. Just one or two runs every now and then.
@SockoMario Yet when it comes out, I'm sure it'll be nothing but "OMG, this game is AMAAAAAAZZZZZING!"
Personally, I'm gonna pre-order this game pretty soon. I was gonna download it to take advantage of the deluxe promo, but in the long run, I'll be more happy to have the box. Plus I have the boxes of Melee, Brawl, and 3DS so I kinda want this one too.
@TheAceofMystery No kidding.
I buy every Smash game primarily for single player, and I'm never disappointed. I do love some multiplayer with my brother when he comes home on weekends, but I mostly play by myself (don't have anyone else to play with), and I always have fun.
And I AM looking forward to Smash Tour. It looks fun and lighthearted, much in contrast to the repetitive (by virtue of being the exact same every single time except for the Triforce changing locations in the Temple level), disjointed adventure mode in Melee and the AWFUL and equally repetitive and disjointed slog known as the Subspace Emissary.
Seriously, where did all the hype go all of a sudden? It seems like almost everyone here is upset about the single player component lacking. Heck, most of the game is playable in single OR multi-player. That includes classic, all-stars, stadium modes, Smash, Smash Tour, and event matches.
I think we're definitely going to be seeing this one becoming an instant classic, and we'll probably remember it as one of the best. At least it won't be as slow as Brawl.
@abbyhitter Well perhaps try it before dismissing it...
Or you could finish the rest of the 3DS episodes. Seriously it's been so long since the first one that I'm not even interested in the rest anymore.
How odd...I just ran across this and watched it on You Tube last night.
I want that Marth one! And of course the other Fire Emblem characters when they come out.
I wish the 3DS version had as many songs. I'd like to utilize the sleep feature more.
Considering how poorly this game sold on Wiiware, this guy sure is dedicated.
There's something surreal about seeing all those 10/10 reviews while listening to this music...
Eh, got both on Wii U. Pass.
@SamoStudios I've never been able to do the recharging technique...Maybe I just haven't tried enough?
Come to think of it, I may just fire up the first Luigi's Mansion and maybe Mutant Mudds's ghost levels!
@SamoStudios Yeah, recently I've found a whole bevy of secrets in that game that I never knew about before. Ones such as the reserve tank in Maridia, some secrets in Lower Norfair (Including a power bomb I could see but couldn't reach) and a few others. I hope I keep finding things like that for a while!
As soon as NA gets these and the SNES counterparts I'm downloading!
Speaking of this, it's been a very long time since we last saw WGAYPTW (what games are you playing this weekend).
I'll be playing Smash and lotsa Fire Emblem Awakening. I don't think I've ever been as attached to a game as I am with Awakening.
@midnafanboy I dunno, what do you suppose a middle aged or elderly individual would think if, say, a college aged teenager or adult came trick or treating?
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Denons typically have a recessed mid and bloated bass (I have the AHD2000). The Fostex seems to have a similar profile. Both would likely be considered "fun" headphones because of the V-shape curve. Me personally, I prefer something closer to neutral (especially when the price goes north of $500-$600) and let my equipment do any coloring. AHD2000 is listenable, but nothing to rave about. I can't see paying $1000 for the AHD7000 unless I turned into a basshead.
I would love to see where the Mad Dogs rank against the TH900 (Fostex mod vs real Fostex, heh). It blows my Denons out of the water by a considerable margin, especially in regards to bass quality. Heck, it wins all over the audio spectrum. Perfect example of a combination fun and neutral headphone.
I just want to see how the Cirrus CS4398 in my Marantz SACD8004 fares. I see it as highly regarded in reviews (although some people have said it's a bit slow), but no idea where it is on the actual food chain. Sounds sexy to me though. I picked it over the Oppo 105 in a straight listening test. Also curious where the Bifrost would end up (supposedly is one of the best transparent DAC's for the money).
Sorry for the thread highjack. Random thoughts...
Right. and this is why we need one of these threads for Amps and Dacs.
And for aftermarket cables!!!!
313$ ???
ATH-AD900X is available for 200$ on Ebay from Japanese sellers:
It's worth it, but why pay more?
Its a good headphone but why would you pay $100 more than retail cost?
Why not use Amazon Japan and then a forwarding service (forgot the name)
I must say I will strongly agree with you David, especially toward the HD800, phonitor and the AKGs.
You have done a significantly valuable work.
The LCD-2 Rev. 1 is still a wonderful headphone:)
Just found this thread after reading tons of "appreciation" threads/posts and have realized that so many people essentially regurgitate, almost verbatim, what the OP has written, and then pass it off as an original thought. Some of the posts are literally word for word, without quotations or reference to the OP. This is why I don't read reviews for movies before I see them, easier to keep an open-mind that way and then you know that your critique is honest, unbiased or less biased, and truly your own thoughts and feelings. Unfortunately I have no way to demo any headphones, so I have to rely on other people's reviews.
But I digress, I wonder where the OP ranks the TH-900 value wise now that they have dropped down to $1500. Really surprised he ranks them so poorly. Would have guessed they would have at least been in the top 20, sound quality wise, based upon everything I have read.
I haven't seen others quote me verbatim, but thanks for noticing if they have:) I like the TH-900 a lot. I didn't view my ranking as a poor one, though I can understand based on the pricepoint, it can be viewed as such.
I think thats because the reviewer believes that HE-6, HD-800 performs better than the TH-900 (especially since he emphsizes the importance of neutrality often) so in that aspect to him, the TH-900 is a poor value since the previous two phones are several 100 dollars cheaper. Since they are 1500 like you said, i would guess that his take would be slightly different?
But even at 1500 its still more expensive than HE-6 and HD-800
Yes, maybe I should reform my value rating. I will consider this!:)
Yeah, the part in bold is the killer. I would love to have my own informed opinions on everything, but that is not financially feasible. I would love to hear the difference between a $40000 DAC and the one in my Marantz SACD8004.
My most important takeaway from this thread is that the HE-6, LCD-3 and HD800 are probably the big 3 non-electrostatic headphones still being made, while the SR-009 is the "big 1" still being made (at an insane premium compared to the other 3). Secondarily, there are a number of legitimate bang-for-the-buck headphones. For people that are new to the headphone scene, that is a good point of reference. Others like the DT-660 (a great personal purchase, based on this article, but is pretty much only good for classical), the Ultrasones (David is WAY too generous to the Edition 10, IMO) or all of the expensive out of production models (I'm not paying thousands of dollars for a headphone that can't be serviced anymore) are more likely just curiousities to most people, but are good and informative (and to me, largely unbiased*) reads nonetheless.
*okay, they are a LITTLE Sennheiser friendly, but he points out the bad in them too. I'm one of the veil-haters. I do see his point about IEM's vs headphones too.
That's an interesting point to take away. I will be reforming some of the review on the HE-6, now owning the EF-6 as well. But I definitely agree with this post, that is a very interesting thing one take away from my opinions.
He's not the only one that does appreciate Ultrasone ed10. I read many reviews that descrive a very specialized headphone due to its extreme clarity but still enjoyable for many listeners ( I haven't heard to ed10 myself)
About David's review. I was a bit cautious about this phenomenal work cause I didn't know how could be objective all thes reviews and rankings. David is experimented but still stays a simple human with his own tastes.
Now I've owned or tried several headphones of this review (hd800 will soon be mine besides akg K501, senn hd580 , grado RS2 and Ultrasone Signature pro) and I really trust the entire work now. Indeed I havn't always the same opinion ( I think AKG K501 & K701 worthes a better rank and sennheiser hd600/650 are a bit overrated and I think Ultrasone SP definitely deserves its own review instead of the old HFI-700 . I really dislike hifiman he400 too ) . Despite different opinions I always found David's reviews accurate , precise and well argumented.
Many many thanks for this bible David :)
Thanks for your comments:)
A near $3000 headphone with recessed mids and "sounds best on low volume" just screams niche product to me. He gave it a C for value, which I felt was way too high, considering the ones that are ahead of it. Again, I would need to hear it to judge it, but I feel like the words don't agree with the placing/grade on that one. But again, nitpicking. Not a big deal.
Well, every headphone has their faults. I thought the Edition 10 was very unique. I hear what is not liked about it, but I personally feel it is very good in certain aspects. Hopefully the Edition 12 is an improvement while keeping the things that were good (to me) about the 10.
I do too! However, amp/headphone synergy is key. It would be interesting to take the 10 best headphones and a variety of 10 top amps for each and do 100 part writeup explaining which amps and which headphones had the best synergy :) I feel fortunate to have had a few really good amps to compare.
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HittersCurtis Granderson, OF, New York Yankees (placed on DL May 25; expected to miss at least a month): When it comes to injuries this season, if the Yankees didn't have bad luck, they wouldn't have any luck at all. Granderson, whose season finally got under way just a few weeks ago, is now out for at least a month with another fracture.
Two hit-by-pitches have resulted in fractures for Granderson, the first a broken right radius (forearm bone) just above the wrist, and now a broken left fifth metacarpal (the long bone of the hand, at the base of the fifth (pinkie) finger). The latest incident occurred Friday night when Granderson absorbed the impact of a pitch to his left knuckle in the fifth inning. In an almost eerie forewarning of this event, Granderson spoke to the Yankees' website just weeks ago during his rehab assignment (from the first fracture) about not fearing the inside pitches. "There's going to be pitches inside, I'm going to get hit again, but you got to stay in," Granderson said. In this case, he stayed in until he was forced out, literally, because of injury.
If there's any good news here, it's that it appears this fracture, like the first, will not require surgery. Broken bones typically require four to six weeks to allow sufficient healing to permit return to play; if Granderson's finger shows good early callus formation (bone healing) and he can grip the bat effectively, his timetable should fit right in that timeframe. That said, he might have to encase his fingers, hands and forearms in bubble wrap when he steps to the plate to get through the rest of the season.
Shane Victorino, OF, Boston Red Sox (placed on DL retroactive to May 21): Victorino had been battling back spasms in recent weeks yet managed to avoid a DL stint. Not now. This time it's his left hamstring that's giving him fits, and Victorino will be forced to rest until he can run without limitation. Interestingly, Victorino's hamstring started to bother him just days after returning to the lineup following missed time for his back. If these two issues are related, which would not be surprising, this could turn out to be intermittently problematic throughout the season.
Will Middlebrooks, 3B, Red Sox (placed on DL May 24): Perhaps back spasms are contagious in Boston. Middlebrooks left Thursday's game early due to back spasms, something manager John Farrell told reporters might have begun Wednesday night as Middlebrooks came out of the batter's box. The good news is that Middlebrooks said, according to ESPN Boston, that as of Saturday he was already feeling improvement. "I do [think I'll come off the DL when eligible]," he said, adding, "I feel better than yesterday, so if I'm already making steps forward, that's where I want to be." This looks to be a minor episode.
Jayson Werth, OF, Nationals (placed on DL retroactive to May 3): When Werth was first placed on the disabled list, the thought was that he would miss the minimum amount of time. After all, when the decision was made to formally move him, he had already missed eight games and seemed to be faring better. But if there's anything we know about hamstring injuries, it's that they are among the least predictable of all soft-tissue ailments. It is often not until the athlete tests the leg with full-speed sprinting activities that lingering issues make themselves known. In Werth's case, he experienced discomfort when breaking out of the batter's box, according to Amanda Comak of the Washington Times. The persistent discomfort led to an MRI, which manager Davey Johnson told reporters was "alarming." Consequently, Werth's timetable has been extended with a new target date of June 3, according to general manager Mike Rizzo (via the Washington Post). It's worth reiterating, however, that hamstrings remain unpredictable. Let's see what Werth does this week in his workouts before counting on a Monday return.
Chase Utley, 2B, Philadelphia Phillies (placed on DL May 23): Utley's knees haven't really been a topic of discussion this season since they haven't seemed to limit him thus far. Now, however, Utley is dealing with a different type of injury issue: a strained right oblique. The Phillies report it as a Grade 1 or minor strain, and the move to the DL reflects their desire to not allow it to worsen. Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. offered a timetable of 2-4 weeks, which is certainly reasonable, adding, "We do believe and hope that Chase will be ready to play in Philadelphia within 15 days." The average missed time for an oblique strain in a hitter runs right around a month, but the most mild forms have allowed an athlete return after the minimum stay (such as Freddie Freeman earlier this season). Although there is some optimism Utley will be back after the 15 days, there's no reason for the team to rush him, especially this early in the season.
Trevor Plouffe, 3B, Minnesota Twins (placed on 7-day concussion DL May 22; expected to return Wednesday): Plouffe took a knee to the head while sliding last Tuesday and was subsequently placed on the concussion DL. Concussions are the least predictable of all injuries, but based on Plouffe's fairly swift recovery so far, it appears the Twins will get him back the first day he's eligible to return. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Plouffe passed his neurocognitive (ImPACT) tests Thursday and participated in cardio work Friday, which shows progression. If he is able to perform baseball-related activities early this week without any recurrence of symptoms, it appears he will be cleared to rejoin his team's lineup Wednesday.
Wilkin Ramirez, OF, Twins (placed on 7-day concussion DL May 26): Another collision, another concussion for a Twins player. Unlike the knee to the head Plouffe sustained, Ramirez was concussed making a defensive play in the outfield Saturday when he crashed into teammate Josh Willingham. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Ramirez was not originally on board with the DL designation, that is until he experienced queasiness during the team's flight home Sunday. Good job by the Twins, who certainly have had experience with complex concussions (think former AL MVP Justin Morneau). Now it will be a matter of waiting to see how Ramirez progresses throughout the next week.
PitchersChris Perez, RP, Cleveland Indians (placed on DL May 27): Perez is sidelined with right shoulder soreness, and he was placed on the disabled list for the first time in his major league career early Monday. He was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Red Sox early because of the shoulder, according to ESPN.com. "It kind of pinched on me and sent a little pain down my arm," Perez said. While any shoulder issue is of concern for a pitcher, this doesn't yet have the sounds of something major. It appears Perez at least needs some down time to let the symptoms settle, and he can then hopefully return to throwing. Hopefully.
Clay Buchholz, SP, Red Sox (day-to-day, expected to start at some point this week): Buchholz was scratched from his Monday start after irritating his right acromioclavicular (AC) joint (the point of the shoulder), something he attributes to falling asleep on his side with his arm wrapped around his young daughter. The impression is that this is just a simple matter of delaying his start to account for the soreness, preventing him from compensating and potentially creating another problem. According to ESPNBoston.com, the plan is for Buchhholz to play catch Monday, and he expects to pitch again later this week.
Chris Sale, SP, Chicago White Sox (day-to-day): Mild tendinitis in his posterior throwing shoulder was the diagnosis for Sale. While any inflammation in a thrower's shoulder is a cause for some concern, the Sox immediately indicated they expected Sale to return for his next start after being scratched last Wednesday. Those plans were confirmed after Sale played catch in the outfield prior to Saturday's game. Afterward, Sale said, "It felt a lot better than I actually thought it would be. Everything is on track, and I will be ready to go Tuesday." He was scheduled to follow up Saturday's session with a Sunday bullpen, and there has been no word of any setback.
If Sale returns without incident, there will be a big sigh of relief from his fantasy owners. But the specter of concern has been raised once again -- last year, there were some questions about whether he was dealing with an elbow injury in May, followed by a reported dead arm period in July -- which must remain in the back of our minds. The bigger question will be whether or not Sale can get through the remainder of the season without this turning into something more substantial.
David Price, SP, Tampa Bay Rays (placed on DL May 16): Triceps tightness originally put Price on the DL, but nobody on the Rays seemed overly concerned. Manager Joe Maddon said he did not expect Price to miss more than two or three starts. Apparently there's now reason to be at least a little more concerned. Despite Price's assertions that his arm feels "great," he hasn't yet begun to throw. According to the Tampa Bay Times, playing catch hopefully will begin within the next few days, but Price will have to proceed through a throwing progression before returning the rotation, which could take an additional few weeks. So much for him missing only 2-3 starts; now there is no official timetable. Until Price actually starts throwing with effort, it's difficult to gauge whether the slow progress is as a result of the Rays taking a conservative approach with him or because of legitimate concern over the health of Price's arm.
Ryan Madson, RP, Los Angeles Angels (opened the season on DL; no timetable for return): Every time it seems Madson is making progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, he seems to have some form of setback, which delays his return. The most recent incident occurred last week, when Madson developed soreness in his arm while throwing. Instead of beginning an anticipated rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake, Madson has been shut down indefinitely. He is now 14 months post-surgery, and while the timetable for return following this procedure has a range of anywhere from nine to 16 months, the multiple setbacks Madson has experienced are discouraging.
Rarely is the road back to competition entirely uneventful, but Madson seems to have been pushed back with various episodes of discomfort a bit more than usual. At this point, the Angels seem to be getting solid production from Ernesto Frieri in the closer role, and it looks as if he will stay there for the foreseeable future. No doubt the Angels would like to see Madson return to the mound this year, but it has already proven to be slow going. For fantasy purposes, it's probably time to move along.
Jered Weaver, SP, Angels (placed on DL April 8; expected to return Wednesday): It's always nicer to see someone returning from the disabled list as opposed to going on it, especially when it's your team's -- real or fantasy -- ace hurler. Weaver has been out for more than a month after sustaining a non-displaced fracture of his radial head as a result of an awkward fall on the mound. His road to recovery has been uneventful, with the latter part primarily focused on building up his arm strength to the point of being able to reclaim his spot in the rotation. The Angels have announced Weaver will return Wednesday to face the Angels' neighboring rival, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and fantasy owners should have no concerns about starting him right out of the gate.
Ryan Vogelsong, SP, Giants (placed on DL May 21; expected to miss eight weeks): Vogelsong had not one break but two in his right (throwing) hand, an injury sustained while hitting last week. He underwent surgery last week which required five pins to stabilize the fractures, according to manager Bruce Bochy, and he will need time for the bone to show evidence of healing before he can resume throwing. He will then need additional time to regain throwing strength. Given the projected timeline, expect Vogelsong to be out until well after the All-Star break.
Weaver out 4-6 weeks with fractured elbow
When initial X-rays came back negative on Los Angeles Angels ace Jered Weaver's left elbow Sunday night, we still prepared for the possibility that he could miss a start. It turns out he will miss several.
Weaver's awkward landing on his left forearm when he fell while dodging a line drive did in fact result in a fracture. Weaver suffered a non-displaced fracture of the radial head. These fractures are often difficult to see on an X-ray, and it was not until Weaver underwent further imaging tests that the severity of the injury was discovered.
The radius is one of two bones in the forearm, running from the thumb side of the wrist up toward the elbow. The head of the radius is the flattened end that sits adjacent to the humerus. A fall onto the arm with the elbow somewhat flexed (which is what happened with Weaver) can jam the radius against the humerus, resulting in a fracture.
The fact it is non-displaced (meaning bony ends are in alignment) is a plus, as it will not require surgery to heal. Weaver is fortunate he did not dislocate the elbow or end up with a more complicated fracture, either of which could have resulted in a far more protracted absence.
Weaver was placed on the 15-day DL Tuesday, but the team has indicated he is expected to miss four to six weeks. It's possible, however, that if all goes well, he could return on the early side of that projection.
The primary goal for Weaver will be to restore the natural range of motion to the left arm. Early motion is the key to a successful recovery here. He will need to restore his natural pitching motion, and even though this is his non-throwing arm, it does more than dangle at his side. Any disruption to his standard throwing motion could result in compensations, which would then threaten the health of his right arm.
Additionally, he needs to be able to field defensive plays from the mound and not hesitate to use the left arm to protect himself, should that be necessary.
Rough week-plus for Blue Jays' rotation
As hard as it is to go through the process of Tommy John surgery and the subsequent lengthy recovery, imagine going through it twice. This year there have been a few notable pitchers who have undergone a second such procedure, including closers Joakim Soria and Brian Wilson. The outcome on second procedures is not nearly as encouraging as the outcome following an initial surgery, and starters seem to not fare as well as closers. On the bright side, Drabek is still just 24 years old, and youth is always a bonus when it comes to a long, intensive rehab. He also has a teammate, Jason Frasor, who has undergone Tommy John surgery twice and successfully returned to pitching. Frasor's second surgery was 10 years ago and he has done well since then, but -- and it's a significant "but," given the recent statistics -- Frasor has the advantage of being a relief pitcher. Maybe Drabek should chat with Dodgers pitcher Chris Capuano, one of the few starting pitchers who has successfully returned to the same workload following a second Tommy John surgery.
Meanwhile, Brandon Morrow, who we discussed last week when he went on the DL for an oblique strain, is still in the early phase of his rehabilitation efforts (typically about a month for pitchers). Drew Hutchison is out with an elbow strain, but it does not appear to be on par with Drabek's. Still, Hutchison is scheduled to consult with Dr. Tim Kremchek in Cincinnati for further evaluation.
The Jays have to be holding out hope that this sudden injury streak has truly come to an end.
Beachy's bad elbow
Atlanta Braves pitcher Brandon Beachy has a partial tear of his ulnar collateral ligament; this much we know. What is not yet known is what the next step is as far as treatment. Beachy, who currently leads the league with a 2.00 ERA, is scheduled to consult with both the Braves' team physician and Dr. James Andrews, after which those steps should be outlined.
The choices would seem to be either an attempted rehab course to see if Beachy can return to throwing, or reconstructive surgery. A partial tear does not automatically dictate surgery; the location and the degree of the tear can influence the ability of the tissue to heal. If a pitcher is anything less than convinced that he absolutely requires surgery, a course of rehab may be in order. If that rehab course is unsuccessful, the timetable for recovery has been pushed back only 6-8 weeks, not necessarily significant in the context of an approximate one-year recovery from surgery. That said, the timing within the season can play a role. A year from June allows for a likely return the following year. A year from August makes a return in the subsequent season a little less certain. These variables will undoubtedly be considered as Beachy proceeds through the evaluation process. Beachy is already on the DL, but an update to his status should be forthcoming this week.
Weaver returnsLast Tuesday, I noted the big step Jered Weaver had taken in his recovery as he began throwing from a mound. Only a week later, Weaver is set to return to competition. After progressing from throwing halfway up the mound to throwing from the rubber, Weaver had no complications, and he went on to throw a simulated game and a follow-up bullpen session.
Considering how serious his injury appeared to be when it happened less than a month ago, Weaver's return has been impressive. There are no guarantees that the issue is completely behind him, though, and Weaver appears wise to that fact. According to the Orange County Register, Weaver said, "I'm 6-foot-7 and lanky, and I have a lot of torque going on. I'm sure it's not the last time there's going to be some back issues going on." Apparently Weaver has now made some of his rehab exercises part of his regular routine. Both his recognition of the potential for symptom recurrence and his efforts to protect his back with a maintenance exercise program work in Weaver's favor from a prevention standpoint going forward.
Quick hits
Before Longoria began his assignment, Rays manager Joe Maddon had hinted at a lengthier rehab stint to allow him to get his legs in game shape (and undoubtedly to provide multiple opportunities for him to really test the health of his hamstring). It took only two days for Longoria's hamstring to let him know it wasn't ready. According to the Tampa Bay Times, Longoria felt soreness running to first base and did not want to push the issue. He was removed from the game in the third inning, a wise move that might have protected him from truly aggravating the injury. He is set to rejoin the team Tuesday in Washington, D.C., where he will resume a rehabilitation program. As of now, there is no renewed timetable for his return. It has been said many times in this blog space, but it's worth saying again: Until an athlete returns to competition, there is no way to truly test the readiness of a healing hamstring. Consider this episode a gentle warning for Longoria issued by his hamstring, one that told him not to rush back. It might not be so kind to him the next time.
• Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki paid a visit to Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia for further evaluation of his left-sided groin injury. Like Longoria, Tulowitzki had initiated a rehab assignment when he felt pain in the injured area, which prevented him from continuing. Meyers is considered a leading expert in the area of athletic pubalgia, or athletic injuries in the groin and abdominal region which result in pain and loss of function. These injuries are often grouped in the category of sports hernias, which are not true hernias, but rather defects in the abdominal wall that typically require surgery to repair. There are multiple potential causes of chronic groin pain (Tulowitzki's injury dates back to the start of the season), and a full evaluation by Meyers is aimed at getting to the root of the problem. Unfortunately, it sounds as though there are no definitive answers just yet. According to the Denver Post, Tulowitzki summed it up this way: "We're not sure what's wrong." For now, Tulowitzki remains sidelined, and there is no timeline to discuss until more information emerges.
• Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer is day-to-day with a bruised quadriceps, the result of a Rickie Weeks knee to Mauer's thigh in a collision at home plate. Mauer was already dealing with soreness in the hamstring of the same leg, which he was playing through despite not being able to run at full speed. After injuries limited Mauer to just 82 games last year, his 2012 campaign was off to an impressive start. Before injuring his thumb in an at-bat, Mauer had played in 52 of 53 games. The thumb did not require a DL stint, but it did force him to sit four games. Then the sore hamstring came along. He didn't miss a game but served only as a pinch hitter this past Saturday. On Sunday, Mauer returned to his normal spot behind the plate, where he sustained the bruised quad. Mauer looks as though he will again avoid the DL, despite some lingering stiffness and soreness in the thigh. So far, so good.
• The Chicago Cubs have placed pitcher Ryan Dempster on the DL with tightness in the latissimus dorsi muscle on his right (throwing) side. He had been throwing well despite the presence of soreness in his past couple starts. "It's just gotten harder and harder to get loose and maintain," Dempster told reporters. This doesn't sound like a serious strain, such as the one sidelining Phillies ace Roy Halladay, but anything affecting a pitcher's throwing arm raises eyebrows. In Dempster's case, given the potential trade interest surrounding him, the topic becomes even more relevant. The best way to avoid a significant injury is to proactively address a minor ailment, and that seems to be what the Cubs are doing with Dempster. If a brief break from throwing allows the issue to resolve itself, there should not be any significant concern going forward.
Meanwhile, teammate Matt Holliday has a sore hip flexor, per Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Holliday left Sunday's game because of the injury, but this reportedly has been bothering him intermittently for several months, with this being the latest flare-up. While it doesn't appear as though he's headed to the DL just yet, this could affect his availability at least this week. Hip flexor strains can be difficult to completely resolve in-season so this is something that could continue to impact him on an intermittent basis. On a positive note, second baseman/centerfielder Skip Schumaker has been activated from the DL after missing time since late May because of a hamstring injury. The Cardinals' official Twitter site has announced that Schumaker is "uniformed" for Tuesday night's game in Detroit.
• One player who won't be active Tuesday night is Milwaukee Brewers ace Shaun Marcum. He has been scratched from his scheduled Tuesday start due to tightness in his throwing elbow. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports Marcum is going to be evaluated by Brewers team physician William Raasch, after which next steps will be determined. It is worth noting that Marcum underwent Tommy John surgery on this elbow in 2008.
• And finally, keep an eye on Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew, who crossed a huge hurdle this past weekend in playing three consecutive rehab games. Drew, who suffered a severe ankle fracture last season, has been battling lingering soreness and stiffness in his surgically repaired ankle, which has prevented him, until now, from playing in back-to-back games. Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson has indicated Drew is gradually nearing a return, but as the Diamondbacks' official website reports, it might be in a part-time role. Although he is showing improvement functionally, he has not completely overcome some of the challenges associated with this type of injury, specifically the joint-related soreness that follows activity. "I don't think [when Drew returns] it will be as an everyday guy," Gibson said. "He'll have to be worked in and out of the lineup. We'll watch the whole thing with his recovery. There are going to be limitations if he comes back in the near future." Those limitations may well be the ingredient to getting -- and keeping -- Drew back with the team.
Podcast: Injury updates on Morrow, Storen
Stephania Bell joins the Fantasy Focus Baseball podcast to discuss a number of injury issues around the majors including:
• The return of Brian Roberts
• Recent injuries to Yoenis Cespedes, Adam Dunn
• A setback for Troy Tulowitzki
• Updates on the potential returns of Jacoby Ellsbury, Emilio Bonifacio, Jered Weaver, Chris Carpenter, Drew Storen, Evan Longoria and Chase Utley.
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Morrow to hit DL; Utley starts rehab
Brandon Morrow was not through even one inning of work Monday night before he was through for the night. The culprit? Morrow's left side, specifically an oblique abdominal muscle, which sounds as if it is injured enough to send him to the DL. Further tests for Morrow were planned for Tuesday but Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell sounded resigned to a lengthy absence for his pitcher. "I think at this point, it's safe to say it's probably substantial in terms of what he's dealing with right now," Farrell told reporters after the game. Farrell went on to call the loss of Morrow for any period of time "unfortunate," given his significance to the team.
Based on what we know about the average length of time for a pitcher to be absent when diagnosed with an abdominal strain, Morrow could be looking at more than a month, depending on the severity of the injury. So far this season, the Detroit Tigers' Doug Fister, the Philadelphia Phillies' Cliff Lee and the New York Yankees' David Robertson have all hit the DL with abdominal injuries. Robertson has been out for a month and is hoping to return late this week, Lee returned after a three-week absence, and Fister is looking to return Wednesday from his second DL stint after aggravating the injury that kept him out for nearly a month in April. This is not one of those things a guy can just play through; perhaps that is why the Jays seem to be prepared to be without him for a while. In fact, the team announced Tuesday that it will place him on the disabled list Wednesday.
Utley on the clock
The Phillies have announced Chase Utley will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, which means the countdown clock toward his return to the majors starts ticking. Position players have 20 days after being placed on a rehab assignment before they must be activated in the majors. Should Utley suffer a setback at any point during that time frame, the clock will stop. He would then have to refrain from participating in any minor league games for seven days. After that, a new 20-day clock could begin. Based on the current clock, Utley will need to be activated by July 2. This would allow for several games prior to the All-Star break, which would then give Utley another few days' reprieve.
Utley is set to begin his rehab assignment as a designated hitter. He has not yet played the field, and this is likely to be the biggest test for his ailing knees. The defensive stance places the most load on the undersurface of his patella (kneecap), the area affected by chondromalacia (softening of the cartilage surface). There's a reason this is the last element to be integrated into his game. So far, hitting and running the bases have not caused him any difficulties in his extended spring training appearances, and the hope is that adding in the fielding will also go smoothly. Still, it remains a test. And it's not just how he feels after a single outing, but how he responds when he starts stringing together consecutive games that will determine whether he is ready to return to the majors. This remains an issue of ongoing management, so even though his return would appear imminent, there are hurdles to cross before the Phillies can feel confident in his availability.
Storen throwing from a mound
In what represents the next phase when it comes to vigor of throwing, Washington Nationals closer Drew Storen has begun throwing from a mound. He made his first outing Friday, which went well, leading to a second mound session Monday.
Storen has been out since undergoing surgery to remove a bone chip in April. After an extended period of rest, he has gradually progressed through a throwing program to the point where he is now throwing downhill. But as noted by the Washington Times, Storen still is not throwing at 100 percent effort, as dictated by the process in order to ease a pitcher back following injury. Storen acknowledged the challenge in holding back, saying, "It's definitely an adjustment to not let it go 100 percent from the start. But I like I said before, I'm seeing improvement." If that improvement continues as his throwing program progresses, Storen hopes to return around the All-Star break.
Weaver on the mend
Los Angeles Angels ace Jered Weaver took a big step in his recovery when he threw 30 pitches from a mound Monday, about halfway up the mound, according to ESPN Los Angeles. In other words, he tested his body at about half the slope. Weaver is scheduled to throw from the rubber Tuesday to test the full downhill angle. He has been on the DL with a lower back strain, specifically reported as inflammation around a disc in his back. The tall hurler with the hard delivery is next scheduled to test his body with a simulated game if the mound session goes well. The team is hopeful he could return by the middle of next week if he continues to progress without incident. Given that his injury looked so disabling when it happened in late May, his swift recovery thus far has been encouraging.
Podcast: Latest injury updates
Stephania Bell joins the Fantasy Focus podcast to discuss injury situations surrounding Freddie Freeman, a number of Philadelphia Phillies, Jered Weaver, Pablo Sandoval, Jaime Garcia and Joe Mauer.
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Halladay, Weaver go on DL; Pedroia hurting
The Philadelphia Phillies announced Tuesday that ace Roy Halladay was being placed on the DL with a right latissimus dorsi strain. He is expected to miss six to eight weeks.
Despite a solid start to the 2012 season, Halladay has not been very Halladay-like in the month of May. A blown six-run lead on May 2 and a string of subsequent subpar performances had many wondering if something was amiss even before this abbreviated outing. Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee told the Philadelphia Inquirer that the lack of consistency in Halladay's pitching was more at issue than the slight drop in his velocity. "He is just not completing his delivery as he has in the past for whatever reason," Dubee said.
Still, Halladay's velocity is down compared to 2011. According to ESPN Stats and Information, Halladay averaged 91.7 mph on his fastball in 2011; in 2012, it is down to an average of 90.7 mph. Perhaps more interesting is that Halladay has actually decreased the reliance on his fastball this year (down 23 percent in terms of types of pitches thrown from 2011) and increased the usage of his cutter (up 17 percent when compared to last year). Combine that with the 1.6 mph drop in velocity on Halladay's cutter and some perceived location changes, and now his most commonly thrown pitch is one that seems to be easier for opposing batters to hit. While there is no way to definitively link the drop in velocity or change in pitch type to Halladay's current shoulder woes, it is certainly interesting to consider since other pitchers have at times exhibited similar fluctuations before yielding to injury. It's worth noting that there were rumblings during spring training about the health of Halladay's arm when he appeared to struggle at times.
After Sunday's game, Halladay offered up his rationale as to why he did not think the shoulder issue to be serious. According to CSNPhilly.com, Halladay said, "I really don't anticipate there being something in there that is shocking," he said. "I think if that were the case, it would have been something I felt more often and probably be a lot more severe." While the results were not "shocking," they certainly merit some concern. Latissimus dorsi, or "lat" strains, as they are commonly called, can prove finicky for both pitchers and hitters in terms of recovery time. The lat is very involved throughout the throwing motion, and although it is not a member of the group of muscles that form the rotator cuff, it is critical for normal function. Like most muscle strains, treatment requires a combination of rest and rehabilitation with a gradual return to activity in the hopes of avoiding aggravation. Phillies assistant general manager Scott Proefrock says Halladay will be shut down for a minimum of three weeks -- meaning no throwing whatsoever -- then will gradually work his way back to the mound. The general timetable suggests Halladay will not return until after the All-Star break.
Halladay has experience with shoulder pain, although it's been quite some time -- eight years, in fact -- since he was sidelined as a result. In 2004, Halladay spent two separate stints on the DL because of shoulder pain but insists he is "smarter now," and he had hopes this would simply be a case of allowing the shoulder to quiet down without a big interruption. While Halladay might not want to acknowledge it, now that he is 35 his shoulder has accumulated significantly more pitching mileage since the last time it ailed him. Despite his best efforts at warding off trouble over his career, this may be a signal that the cumulative trauma of the job is beginning to catch up with him.
Weaver lands on DL
Late Tuesday, the Angels officially placed Weaver on the DL with "inflammation near [a] disc," according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. That Weaver had lingering severe pain hours after he left the mound hinted early on that this was more than a minor spasm. According to the Angels' website, Weaver's pain was in his lower right side, a pain he described as feeling like somebody stabbed him. After the game, Weaver was clearly still limited, telling reporters, "I can't really bend over too much." The inability to bend forward is a hallmark sign of a disc problem, so the news is not altogether surprising. Perhaps more surprising for anyone who has seen the unique delivery of the 6-foot-7 hurler is that he has not had more problems with his back in the past. Weaver's only other DL stint before Tuesday was related to biceps tendinitis back in 2007.
Weaver is hopeful that he will only miss the minimum time, but back problems are very unpredictable. Just ask Roy Oswalt, who, incidentally, just signed with the Texas Rangers. For now, Weaver's status is in the wait-and-see department.
Pedroia waiting for more news on thumbBoston Red Sox All-Star second baseman Dustin Pedroia is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers after jamming his right thumb Monday. Pedroia appeared to injure his thumb while making a diving play to field a ball in the fifth inning and did not return for the sixth. It turns out the original injury happened long before that diving play; three weeks before to be exact. According to ESPNBoston's Joe McDonald, manager Bobby Valentine explained that Pedroia then aggravated the already sore thumb in his final at-bat Monday. After Monday's game, Valentine indicated Pedroia had swelling in the thumb and predicted he would miss at least Tuesday's game. While it sounded initially as if the Sox did not believe the injury to be particularly serious, Pedroia was scheduled for an MRI on Tuesday. The results have not yet been reported and it is unclear whether Pedroia will miss more time.
Addendum (May 30): The results of Pedroia's MRI revealed a torn adductor muscle in his right thumb, according to Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington. The medical staff will attempt to craft a brace to pad the area and support the thumb while still allowing Pedroia to play with the injury. If that doesn't work, Pedroia will be forced to the DL, and he could miss several weeks. For more details, check out Gordon Edes' piece on ESPNBoston.com.


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Palazzo di Bocce offers a taste of Italy.
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Punks young and old will descend on Rutland this weekend for Punk in the Park.
The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Main Street Park.
Manchester's pirate-themed Johnny Earthquake Band is a mainstay of both Punk in the Park and the regional punk scene.
"He's told us he's going to do it every year," organizer John Ellis said of the surf-punk stalwart. "He's celebrating his 33rd anniversary pretty much being in the same band."
On the other end of the spectrum are newcomers Dicosis.
"I'm not really 100 percent sure what they are," Ellis said. "They're a new band. They're local. I think they're punk kids from the area — they're all 17, 18."
Another local act, Get A Grip, offers a hardcore sound.
"The singer just goes crazy, jumps around," Ellis said. "The whole band — the energy level is just phenomenal."
Ellis said a third collection of local youth, This Time Stars Fall, is in the overlapping zone between metal and hardcore.
New Hampshire's Ammonoosuc River Shuffle Band, on the other hand, goes in a completely different direction.
"They're kind of like punk mixed with folk," Ellis said. "They have a banjo and an acoustic guitar — two-piece. They have some really good music with banjo and folk singing."
Ellis compared the Burnouts of Durham, N.H., to the band Rancid. Rancid, for those who don't keep up with such things, is frequently compared to The Clash.
Connecticut's The Damn Broads is an all-female punk band.
"They're fast," Ellis said. "The last time I saw them, the singer was nine months pregnant and it was pretty cool."
Ellis said Rutland metal band Humdinger and the Bucksnort are recovering after losing all their gear in Tropical Storm Irene.
"They had all their stuff in a basement and it got flooded," he said. "They've been able to rebuild and they're playing again."
Springfield's Matt Demon is "comedy metal."
"It's a two-piece," Ellis said. "They do pretty good covers."
Ellis described New Hampshire's The Pretty Corpses as showing influence from punk legend G.G. Allin, though more in his choice of subjects than his antics, which cannot be accurately described in a family newspaper.
"They don't do the bad stuff on stage," Ellis said. "They sing about trailer park girlfriends, stuff like that. They rock live."
Rutland-area crust punks The Midnight Saints will appear, as will New Hampshire's The Labor Pains.
"They're poppier punk with a little folk storytelling," Ellis said of the latter act. "They do oldies covers, like Del Shannon, but they put a punk vibe to it."
Crowds at Punk in the Park have been small since Ellis revived the event two years ago. He said threats of bad weather — and actual bad weather — didn't help.
"Last year we had to do it in the Gazebo, which was pretty cramped," he said. "We had about 30 people at the last one, not counting band members."
This year, Ellis said, the Facebook group for the event shows more than 100 people planning to attend.
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