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Posted on: May 11, 2011 10:01 am
Pepper: Lackey struggling for Red Sox
By Matt Snyder
'OUT OF REASONS': John Danks is 0-6 this season and he can't figure it out.
"I'm out of reasons. I don't know. I've done the same thing I've done my whole career. I feel good. It's just not working out. I don't have any other way of putting it. But I'm back at it for my next start, whenever it is (May 17 against Texas). We'll go from there." (Chicago Tribune)
Could I make a suggestion? How about pitchers -- and the fans/media still clinging to the same notion -- quit acting like wins and losses are the defining individual pitching stat. Look at Danks' individual game logs. On opening day, he gave up two runs in six innings and lost. On April 13 he threw eight innings and allowed just one run and took a no-decision (there are guys with three or four wins who haven't had an outing this good). On April 19, he threw seven innings and gave up two runs, taking the loss. May 4, Danks worked eight innings and gave up three runs, taking the loss. Five of his eight starts have been quality starts. With better run support or bullpen help, he could easily be something like 4-3. Now, Tuesday night he was terrible, but that alone should be the discussion following the game, not how he's 0-6. That record alone suggests he's been terrible all season, but that couldn't be further from the truth.
FREE SPEECH? Pirates prospect Tony Sanchez is in trouble over a tweet he sent Monday night, where he complained about the umpiring -- even suggesting they decided "to blow a game." Obviously, Eastern League officials weren't too happy about the suggestion the umpires purposely changed an outcome. Sanchez ended up apologizing. (Hardball Talk) Much time has been spent discussing how athletes -- and, really, anyone -- should be careful when going to Twitter while emotional about anything. You're sending your thoughts to everyone who wants to see. That's not always a great idea. But what bothers me more than anything in these discussions is how few peolpe actually understand what "freedom of speech" means. The First Amendment begins, "Congress shall make no law." So you can't be punished by the legal system for speech. You most certainly can get fined, suspended or fired in any profession for something you say.
SPEAKING OF SOCIAL MEDIA: Jeff Sullivan over at SB Nation takes a look at the presence all major-league teams have on Facebook and Twitter. All use both outlets, but the numbers of fans vary and could correlate to how well the social media department of each franchise is run.
HUNTER UPDATE: Monday we passed along the news that Tommy Hunter of the Rangers had re-injured his groin. The good news now is that the strain is less severe and he'll only be set back about two to three weeks in his rehab. "I was more upset [Monday]," Hunter said. "It might just be scar tissue. It was just a little tweak. It's just a little setback." (Star-Telegram.com)
HUGHES UPDATE: Injured Yankees' starting pitcher Phil Hughes is expected to start a throwing program Thursday and could return in six to eight weeks. (MLB.com via Twitter) It will be interesting to track his progress, namely the great velocity question.
AN INNOCENT EMBRACE: If Albert Pujols does leave the Cardinals at the end of the year as a free agent, one major player for his services moving forward will most certainly be the Cubs. They lack power, will have an opening at first base and have about $50 million coming off the payroll before 2011. So, of course, when Cubs general manager and Pujols hugged before the Cubs-Cardinals game Tuesday night (look right for the evidence), it set off a media/social media firestorm. See, look, he's recruiting him already! Hendry, of course, said there was nothing to it.
"I can't win. I like Albert. We've always gotten along. He's a great, great player. I admire the heck out of him. He plays the game the right way every day," Hendry said, also noting he hugged former Cub Ryan Theriot, too. (CSN Chicago)
Pujols went out and had a 4-5 day as the Cardinals won.
BEST STUFF: What pitcher in baseball has the best pure stuff? Not who is the best or who has the best control, but the best arsenal of pitches that can baffle hitters. Fangraphs.com uses the criteria of "velocity, movement, intent and simply how hard it is for opposing hitters (of all types) to produce against what they're thrown" to determine Felix Hernandez has the best stuff. A healthy Ubaldo Jimenez, Roy Halladay, Tim Lincecum and Justin Verlander round out the top five.
SLOW STARTER: Mat Latos was lights-out for a stretch last season. In fact, he was one of the best pitchers in baseball. From May 7-Sept. 7, Latos was 13-2 with a 1.58 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 153 strikeouts in 136 1/3 innings. He did finish quite poorly and has started this season off poorly as well, so maybe that's why it's easy to forget last season he started out pretty poorly as well, as he took a 6.20 ERA into May. SignonSanDiego.com points out it's possible Latos is simply a slow starter and wore down late last season.
BEHIND THE DISH DEFENSE: There are lots of defensive metrics out there for defense in the field, such as range factor and zone rating. It's a bit tougher to judge catchers with stats, though, considering range doesn't factor in. They're parked behind the plate. Of course many have come up with methods over the years, and the thoughtful boys over at Beyond the Box Score have come up with their own methodology based upon tweaking parts of other metrics. So, in terms of saving runs for his team, the best defensive catcher so far in 2011 has been ... Matt Wieters. Of the 75 they ranked, Josh Thole was last. Interestingly, Yadier Molina -- who is hyped by many as a great defensive catcher -- checks in at No. 62, just ahead of Jake Fox and Ryan Doumit while trailing Mike Napoli. Small sample size? Maybe.
THE LEMONADE GUY: I had no idea who Kenny Geidel was before he passed away earlier this week, but apparently he was known to Pirates' fans as simply "the lemonade guy" and was pretty beloved. Big League Stew put together a tribute to the popular vendor.
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Category: MLB
Posted on: April 24, 2011 11:18 pm
3 up, 3 down: Clap clap, clap clap clap
By C. Trent Rosecrans
Derek Jeter, Yankees -- I often wonder how long can you keep saying, "It's still early." I think when an everyday player can raise his average .046 points in one day, it's still early. That's what Jeter did on Sunday with his 4-for-6 performance against the Orioles. Jeter notched his second extra-base hit of the season, a second-inning double and added an RBI single in the 11th inning. He still doesn't look like the captain of old, and his .257/.317/.284 line isn't anywhere near looking like Minka Kelly, but it's better than the .221/.289/.235 line he brought to Sunday's dance. He also moved up the all-time hit list, past Frank Robinson for 30th overall with 2,945.
Red Sox pitching -- John Lackey's eight-inning performance was just the latest great start for Boston hurlers. Boston completed its sweep of the Angels with a 7-0 win in Anaheim on Sunday, marking the team's first back-to-back shutouts since June, 2007. Boston has now won eight of nine, with Red Sox starters going 7-1 with a 0.88 ERA during that string. The Angels' only runs off a Red Sox starter in the four games (and 30 innings by Red Sox starters) was Torii Hunter's seventh-inning homer off Josh Beckett on Thursday night.
Roy Halladay, Phillies -- As Matt pointed out the other day, the Padres didn't stand much of a chance against Halladay following his bad performance earlier in the week. While Wade LeBlanc performed well for the Padres, he couldn't match Halladay, who went 8 2/3 innings, allowed five hits and one run, matching his career-best with 14 strikeouts.
White Sox offense -- Chicago's lost 10 of 11 and scored three or fewer runs in all 11 games. In those 11 games, the White Sox are hitting just .193/.256/.282 with seven home runs, with more strikeouts (76) than hits (69). Adam Dunn is struggling as much as anyone, hitting .098/.213/.195 since coming back from his appendectomy.
Carlos Zambrano, Cubs -- The Cubs' right-hander allowed five runs in the first inning on Sunday and had his streak of 11 consecutive victories halted. However, on the positive side, Zambrano didn't blow up after a rough start as he has in the past, settling down and giving up just one more run in his remaining four innings.
Mariano Rivera, Yankees -- Rivera blew his second straight save opportunity -- and if not for a good defensive job by right fielder Nick Swisher, second baseman Robinson Cano and catcher Russell Martin, it would have lost the game. After a rain delay in extra innings, the Yankees were able to pick up Rivera and score three in the 11th for a victory.For more baseball news, rumors and analysis, follow @cbssportsmlb on Twitter or subscribe to the RSS feed.
Category: MLB
Posted on: April 2, 2011 11:48 pm
Edited on: April 2, 2011 11:56 pm
3 up, 3 down for 4/2: Big bats, slow arms
By Evan Brunell
Today felt like baseball season with a full slate of games, all in the afternoon and night. It was a fun day to pig out if you're a baseball fan, which we all are 'round these parts.
Chase Headley, Padres -- Headley broke through with some fireworks Saturday, netting four RBI on the night including a two-run shot in the ninth to cap off an 11-3 victory. Ryan Ludwick had some fun in front of Headley, scoring four times. Headley isn't known for a stick, so it'll be interesting to see if his power sticks.
Kyle Drabek, Blue Jays -- Drabek had such filthy stuff that Denard Span would say afterwords it was a relief that the Twins didn't end up no-hit. Drabek went seven strong, whiffing seven, walking three and giving up a lone hit and earned run. Drabek is quite the exciting young hitter and it appears the Jays are well on their way toward replacing Roy Halladay -- as much as anyone can, I suppose.
Freddy Sanchez, Giants (pictured) -- Freddy celebrated a one-year extension by delivering a 3-for-4 night, adding a walk while scoring two runs and banging home 3 RBI. Sanchez delivered a double and home run -- things you don't commonly see Sanchez do in a single game -- as the Giants routed the Dodgers 10-0.
John Lackey, Red Sox -- Not exactly the way you want to start the second year of a much-maligned five-year contract. Lackey, after struggling last season in his first year (despite a nice run to finish the year), really came through with a clunker in going just 3 2/3 innings, allowing 10 hits and a staggering nine runs, walking two and whiffing three. The big hit of the night was an Adrian Beltre grand slam after intentionally walking Josh Hamilton. Just not a good night.
Michael Bourn, Astros -- Bourn had the most pitiful batting line on the night, going 0-for-5 with three strikeouts. Not exactly what you want from your leadoff man. Bourn is a wizard with the glove and can outsteal anyone in the majors provided he's on base, which will be something to track.
Francisco Liriano, Twins -- Maybe Minnesota was smart after all to table talks on a long-term extension. Liriano didn't look good at all in spring training and that carried into the season with four runs coughed up in 4 1/3 innings, struggling to locate the ball with five walks and three whiffs, throwing 90 pitches. Not the way to endear yourself to your employers or other teams on the prowl such as the Yankees.
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Category: MLB
Posted on: March 29, 2011 5:56 pm
Edited on: March 29, 2011 9:35 pm
Five teams to improve, five to decline in 2011
By Matt Snyder
Finally, spring training is concluding. Now we have a day or two before your favorite team begins play. In the meantime, I'm here to bring you the top five teams to decline and the top five to improve upon their 2010 performances. In return, you accuse me of bias and call me names. It's fun for everyone, really. One thing to keep in mind is that improving or declining by more than 10 games is pretty drastic. On some of these, I'm looking at something like a seven-game swing.
1. Boston Red Sox. Well, let's see ... Last season Kevin Youkilis only played 102 games, Dustin Pedroia saw action in 75 and Jacoby Ellsbury just 18. Josh Beckett was either injured or ineffective all season. Meanwhile the Red Sox added Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez to a team that won 89 games, despite all those injury woes -- and some underachieving from people like John Lackey. Easiest call on the board here, and even Yankees fans would have to concede this team is loaded.
2. Oakland A's. The pitching staff is stellar, even including the bullpen. The starting rotation is already really good and only getting better. The A's won 81 with one of the worst offenses in baseball last season. A full season of Coco Crisp, Kurt Suzuki bouncing back and the additions of Hideki Matsui and Josh Willingham don't exactly sound like adding Gonzalez and Crawford, but small improvements will do wonders for the pitching staff. Slugger Chris Carter is waiting in the wings, too, and don't be surprised if Billy Beane adds a bat at the deadline.
3. Colorado Rockies. Troy Tulowitzki needs to stay healthy and Dexter Fowler needs to get closer to his ceiling. I'm going out on a limb that both happen, along with steps forward from Chris Iannetta and Ian Stewart. Watch Jhoulys Chacin's development in the starting rotation, too. He's got big potential.
4. Milwaukee Brewers. This is contingent upon the big names staying healthy and Zack Greinke getting healthy as soon as possible, because this team is paper-thin. But the top line is very impressive. Plus, the division is not very good at all. The Brewers are going to score runs, get good starting pitching (again, assuming the health thing) and have a good back-end of the bullpen. If they can overcome defense and depth deficiencies, they'll win the Central.
5. Florida Marlins. Call it a bit of a gut call, but I really like the Marlins. The rotation really has great potential with Javier Vazquez returning to a pitcher's park in the NL East (he's apparently too intimidated by being a Yankee) and Ricky Nolasco having the ability to be a true No. 2 if he can ever stay consistent. Anibal Sanchez and Chris Volstad have -- again, this word -- potential to be solid at the end, with stud Josh Johnson leading the five-some. I love the outfield potential of Logan Morrison, Chris Coghlan and Mike Stanton, so long as all three can stay healthy. Hanley Ramirez is primed to have a big season, too.
1. San Diego Padres. Removing Gonzalez from the middle of the batting order changes the complexion of everything. And Mat Latos is already hurt, which does nothing to alleviate the concern of the huge workload increase he's experienced over the past two seasons. Most of all, the Padres just seem outmanned by the Giants and Rockies. Winning close to 90 games seems outlandish. Of course, many people said that last year, too.
2. Houston Astros. They overachieved in a big way last season according to run differential (the 'Stros allowed 118 more runs than they scored) and aren't any better. Other than Hunter Pence, the position players are either getting old (Carlos Lee), still unproven (Brett Wallace) or just not that good (Jason Michaels, Bill Hall, Michael Bourn). I'm not a huge fan of the rotation, but it's going to have to carry the team. Good luck with that.
3. Tampa Bay Rays. This is difficult. It's hard to not love the Rays for being so good at sticking with the Yankees and Red Sox in the mighty AL East on that paltry payroll. The loss of Crawford hurts. Carlos Pena wasn't overly productive -- though he was much better than his batting average said -- last season, but his presence helps everyone else see better pitches. That goes away with Dan Johnson at first. The loss of Matt Garza isn't a big deal, so long as Jeremy Hellickson does his thing and James Shields returns to form. The bullpen is worse, though. Look, I'd pick the Rays to win the NL Central if they were in it, but the Yankees aren't any worse and the Red Sox are way better. The Orioles should be better as well. I think the Rays win in the ballpark of 86 games, but that's 10 worse than last year and good for third place.
4. Toronto Blue Jays. They're still building and are moving in the right direction, but winning 85 games again in that division is a very tall order. Any offensive bounce-back from the likes of Aaron Hill and Adam Lind is negated by Jose Bautista's return to this planet.
5. St. Louis Cardinals. If anyone can pull this off, it's Dave Duncan, but losing Adam Wainwright was a death blow. Chris Carpenter is old and injury-prone. Jaime Garcia is due a massive regression. Kyle Lohse was awful last year and Jake Westbrook doesn't have good stuff. Kyle McClellan could very well prove a solid No. 5 starter, but he hasn't exceeded 75 2/3 innings the past three seasons in the bullpen. Can he really double that and remain effective? The outfield defense won't do the staff any favors, either. The Pujols/Holliday/Rasmus combo -- and even Lance Berkman in a best-case scenario -- is very solid, but there's only going to be so much they can do on some nights. I feel like mid-to-high 70s in wins, but Duncan and Tony La Russa find ways to make people wrong often.
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Category: MLB
Tags: Aaron Hill, Adam Lind, Adam Wainwright, Adrian Gonzalez, AL East, AL West, Albert Pujols, Anibal Sanchez, Astros, Athletics, Bill Hall, Billy Beane, Blue Jays, Brett Wallace, Brewers, Cardinals, Carl Crawford, Carlos Lee, Carlos Pena, Chris Carpenter, Chris Carter, Chris Coghlan, Chris Iannetta, Chris Volstad, Coco Crisp, Colby Rasmus, Dan Johnson, Dave Duncan, Dexter Fowler, Dustin Pedroia, Hanley Ramirez, Hideki Matsui, Hunter Pence, Ian Stewart, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jaime Garcia, Jake Westbrook, James Shields, Jason Michaels, Javier Vazquez, Jeremy Hellickson, Jhoulys Chacin, John Lackey, Jose Bautista, Josh Beckett, Josh Johnson, Josh Willingham, Kevin Youkilis, Kurt Suzuki, Kyle Lohse, Kyle McClellan, Lance Berkman, Logan Morrison, Marlins, Mat Latos, Matt Garza, Matt Holliday, Michael Bourn, Mike Stanton, NL Central, NL East, NL West, Padres, Rays, Red Sox, Ricky Nolasco, Rockies, Troy Tulowitzki
Posted on: March 7, 2011 8:17 pm
Edited on: March 7, 2011 8:45 pm
3 up, 3 down for 3/7: Encouraging outings
By Matt Snyder
As we all know -- yet can't emphasize enough -- spring training performances at this point aren't indicative of what we're likely to see during the regular season. That being said, you can pick and choose based upon circumstances which players did something relatively significant, and three starting pitchers in particular took the hill Monday and likely made their respective teams feel pretty happy.
1. Ubaldo Jimenez, Rockies. The Rockies' ace had his start pushed back a few days due to an infection in his thumb, but he took the hill Monday and showed he was just fine. He worked three scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and one walk. It's safe to say there's no reason to worry about him at all the rest of the spring -- assuming he doesn't suffer a different injury.
2. John Lackey, Red Sox. He was a major bust last season, putting up his worst ERA since 2004 and the worst WHIP of his career. Last week, Lackey said he was "tired" of talking about last season. The best way to quiet the critics is to come out and have a good 2011. He's building himself a nice foundation in the spring. He threw four shutout innings Monday, allowing just one hit and no walks.
3. A.J. Burnett, Yankees. After an incredibly disappointing 2010 season, Burnett seems on track to put the negative behind him. He threw three perfect innings Monday, keeping his spring ERA at 0.00. A big season from Burnett would be paramount to the Yankees' success this season.
1. Mike Leake and Homer Bailey, Reds. The defending NL Central champs have a pretty strong group of guys vying for the last two rotation spots, and neither of the two listed here did much for himself Monday. Bailey started and went 2 2/3 innings, allowing six hits and four earned runs. On the plus side, he did strikeout three while walking none. Leake went three innings, but coughed up nine hits and four earned runs. Travis Wood is the third starter in the mix, and he looked good last time out.
2. Blake DeWitt, Cubs. The second baseman was hitless in three at-bats. Normally that wouldn't be too awful, but his team pounded out 18 hits and 14 runs. He's now just 3 for 18 this spring. To rub salt in the wound, his replacement -- Scott Moore -- hit a grand slam in his first at-bat after taking over for DeWitt.
3. Luis Castillo, Mets. The veteran is in a four-way battle for the job of starting second baseman. After going hitless in three at-bats, he's now 2 for 13 this spring (.154). This coming after new manager Terry Collins has made it known he wants some offense from second. Needless to say, things aren't looking great right now for Castillo.
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Category: MLB
Tags: A.J. Burnett, Black DeWitt, Cubs, Homer Bailey, John Lackey, Luis Castillo, Mets, Mike Leake, Red Sox, Reds, Rockies, Ubaldo Jimenez, Yankees
Posted on: March 3, 2011 9:54 am
Edited on: March 3, 2011 12:30 pm
Pepper: Perez's last chance?
Posted by C. Trent Rosecrans
For most established big leaguers, it's beyond idiotic to put much stock in many spring training results -- nobody's a star or scrub based solely on a game in the first week of March -- but Oliver Perez isn't the typical case.
The Mets pitcher has been hanging on to his roster spot by a three-year, $36-million thread for a while. In the last year of his ridiculous contract, the left-hander may be released if he "does not show significant improvement over Sunday's two-inning, four-run disappointment" today against the Cardinals, the New York Daily News' Andy Martino writes, citing two "major league sources familiar with the Mets' thinking."
Sunday, Perez was throwing an 84 mph fastball and struggled with his command. He was initially slated as a reliever for today's game, but he will instead start.
Manager Terry Collins said, "I'm quite sure he'll have another try after [Thursday]." But Martino says that may not be the case.
Since signing his big deal (any guess who his agent is?), Perez has gone 3-9 with a 6.81 ERA in 31 games. He made 14 starts in 2009 and seven last season before being put in the bullpen. He didn't pitch at all in June, and pitched just two games in August -- on the first day of the month and the next-to-last day of the month, and just one day in September.
There was talk the Mets would release him after the season, but they gave him one last try -- and that very last try could come today.
SPEAKING OF ALBATROSS CONTRACTS: Bruce Bochy told reporters Wednesday that Barry Zito's spot in the Giants' rotation is secure, despite a San Francisco Chronicle column citing a "source close to the team" as saying his job isn't safe.
General manager Brian Sabean also denied the story was a plant.
"Absolutely, unequivocally not," Sabean told Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News. "We have too much respect for players, and more so, I have a great relationship with Barry Zito. If things had gotten to that point, I would have talked to him directly, firsthand."
Zito walked five of the 13 batters he faced in his spring opener on Monday.
A.J. Burnett DOESN'T SUCK? So says, FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal.
In fact, Rosenthal points out the much-maligned Yankees' career numbers are pretty darn close to those of Boston's Josh Beckett, another former Marlin. The numbers Rosenthal uses are indeed close -- Burnett is 110-100 with a 3.99 ERA and an opponents' OPS of .701 in his career, while Beckett is 112-74, with a 3.96 ERA and .708 opponents' OPS.
The secret for Burnett to be successful, Rosenthal writes, is for Burnett to believe he can be successful. The Yankees certainly hope that's true.
WHO ISN'T? Speaking of disappointing Red Sox pitchers… John Lackey is "just tired" of talking about his 2010 season, he tells WEEI.com's Rob Bradford.
If I got $18 million to put up a 4.40 ERA. In his first season since coming over from the Angels, Lackey made 33 starts and put up a 14-11 record.
IT'S THE MONEY, STUPID: It's going to be difficult for either Dustin Ackley or Michael Pineda break camp with the Mariners, even if they earn a spot in spring, Larry Stone of the Seattle Times writes, because of the possible Super 2 status.
The Mariners may have to guess when to bring up their talented rookies in hope of not allowing them to reach arbitration eligibility early. To be safe, now most teams wait until June to bring up a heralded prospect. Remember Buster Posey? He was called up to stay last year on May 29.
Recently teams have guessed on when the Super 2 cutoff date would occur and lost on Tim Lincecum (2007) and Jay Bruce (2008) falling before the cutoff date. Teams worried about payroll, like the Mariners, are unlikely to take a gamble.
CITIZEN CATCHER: Congratulations to Reds catcher Ramon Hernandez, who took a couple of days off from Cincinnati's camp to go to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to take his United State citizenship test. Hernandez passed the test on Tuesday and will be sworn in at a later date.
"I already live here and I have my life here," Hernandez, a native of Venezuela, told Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. "My kids are U.S. citizens and my wife is a U.S. citizen. I'm the only one left. I feel like I've got to do it because I live here."
Hernandez celebrated with a double against the White Sox on Wednesday.
A PITCHER'S BEST FRIEND: A physicist writes an article on Baseball Prospectus stating that if the Diamondbacks used a humidor at Chase Field, they'd see a 37 percent drop in home runs. (Hat tip to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic)
THOSE AREN'T PILLOWS: The Planes, Trains and Automobiles worthy story of Mike Napoli's journey from the Angels to the Blue Jays to the Rangers from the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett.
SOMEONE IS INTERESTED IN THE METS: A group that includes Rays minority owner Randy Frankel and Entourage creator Doug Ellin, is interested in buying a share of the Mets, the New York Times reports.
Frankel would have to sell his share of the Rays, if approved.
THE DOCTOR IS AN IN-PATIENT: While the NFL seems to have someone on every Dancing With the Stars incarnation, MLB will be represented on Celebrity Rehab by former Mets ace Dwight Gooden.
Gooden, 46, will join Lindsay Lohan's dad and the kid from Baywatch on Dr. Drew's show, TMZ.com reports.
MMMM… GRAVY: A flow chart telling you which Major League Baseball team you should root for.
ANIMAL STYLE: For those non-Californians heading out to spring training in Arizona, here's a little help when it comes to the culinary hotspot that is In-N-Out. You've heard of the secret menu? Here's a look at every "secret" item on the menu.
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Category: MLB
Posted on: September 15, 2010 1:12 am
Edited on: September 15, 2010 10:18 am
Lackey looks back at disappointing year
When one goes 12-10 with a 4.45 ERA in 190 innings for the Red Sox after years of being the Angels ace, one could easily see how the season was a disappointment for John Lackey.
"It's been a little crazy," Lackey told the Boston Herald . "For sure."
Lackey inked a five-year, $82.5 million deal to join the Red Sox as an innings-eating workhorse who was also a frontline pitcher. That hasn't quite developed, for a myriad of reasons ranging from a new division, small ballparks and luck.
"I knew it was going to be a little bit more difficult coming up to this [AL East] division," Lackey acknowledged. "My career ERA is just a little under 4.00 [3.89], so it's not a whole lot different than what I've been this year."
However, Lackey says he feels confident given how he's improved in the second half, with a 3.97 ERA after a 4.78 mark in the first half. Lackey conceded that his 12 wins are off the pace he had hoped, but showed he understood the game more than Joe Morgan when saying "You obviously want to win more games, but a lot of times as a starting pitcher, wins aren't in your control."Other things like defense and luck aren't in Lackey's control, and a .325 BABIP has haunted him in his quest for a low ERA. His xFIP on the year is 4.39, so is having a far better season that may otherwise be advertised.
"Luck's not something you want to rely on at all," Lackey said. "There are definitely years when you get more breaks than others, but I'm not a huge believer in it. For the most part, if you work hard, you get what you put into it."
Pitching coach John Farrell has said he believes the shift to smaller parks may have affected Lackey. The right-hander didn't really ascribe much to that notion, but expressed relief he was at least able to eat up innings.
"I'm almost up to 200 innings and I take pride in that," the 31-year-old said. Lackey is tied with Jon Lester for the team lead in innings pitched with 190. He also has pitched into the seventh inning in 20 out of 29 starts, which in this day and age, is impressive.
Lackey isn't very pleased with how his personal season has worked out, but believes the future will be better -- both for himself and the Red Sox.
First, Lackey will have to finish a season that sees the Red Sox miss the playoffs.
-- Evan Brunell
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Category: MLB
Tags: John Lackey, Red Sox
Posted on: July 28, 2010 10:18 am
Lackey disappointed at boos by Angel fans
John Lackey wasn't too pleased about the reception he received in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
"Definitely heard a lot of [the boos]. ... That won't be forgotten, for sure," Lackey told WEEI.com's Alex Speier. The 31-year-old who spent eight seasons with the Angels and won a deciding Game 7 in the 2002 World Series returned to L.A. for the first time since departing as a free agent. The righty signed a five-year, $82.5 million deal with the Red Sox, posting a 10-5 record and 4.26 ERA through 21 games in his first season without wearing Angel threads.
The 10th win came at the expense of the Angels, pitching 7 1/3 innings and giving up two runs against four strikeouts and one walk. Lackey certainly appeared motivated by the boos, adding that "Nobody wants to get booed like that. Scoreboard talks the loudest."
While the Angels figure to have a better shot at making the playoffs than Boston, at least for one night the scoreboard did, in fact, say everything there was to say about Lackey's performance. In addition, the victory made Lackey the only American League pitcher to win at least 10 games in each of the last eight seasons. Only CC Sabathia and Derek Lowe have a similar streak, but both pitchers have split their time between the AL and NL.
"Good players always go to the top of their game when they are facing their ex-team," added David Ortiz. "Lackey, man, he was on. It was on."
-- Evan Brunell
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Category: MLB
Tags: Angels, John Lackey, Red Sox


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Ericsson to deliver fixed wireless and satellite ground services for Australia's NBN Co
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July 30, 2014, 09:00 (CEST)
- Ericsson to deliver fixed wireless and satellite service across regional and rural Australia
- New agreement signed to continue existing fixed wireless managed service to 2018
- Agreement includes operations of third-party Long Term Satellite ground systems
Australia's National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) will continue its fixed wireless managed service partnership with Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and has expanded the partnership to include operation of the ground component of the Long Term Satellite Solution (LTSS) and customer service activation.
With the introduction of the LTSS, Ericsson will be the primary service partner for both NBN Co's fixed wireless and satellite services, which are planned to cover over 1 million households.
The agreement will help NBN Co meet increasing call for high-speed broadband services in rural Australia, which is expected to reach 12,000 to 15,000 installations per month at its peak in 2016.
The deal will also include Ericsson migrating NBN Co's 42,000 interim satellite users to the LTSS when it commences, providing them with an improved broadband service.
Ericsson will continue to be responsible for the operation of the fixed wireless network, and will take on the additional responsibility of managing the satellite ground systems when launched.
Greg Adcock, NBN Co Chief Operating Officer, says: "The rising demand for high speed broadband services and need for quality delivery has led us to continue our partnership with Ericsson. We are confident that their extensive local expertise and global experience can help us deliver services to homes, farms and businesses in regional and rural Australia. This agreement will enable greater efficiencies and consistency of network management across both our fixed and satellite ground networks."
Håkan Eriksson, Head of Ericsson Australia and New Zealand, says: "As we extend our strategic partnership with NBN Co, we look forward to delivering both fixed wireless and satellite services to rural and regional Australia. Ubiquitous, affordable, dependable broadband to homes and businesses across Australia will have a tremendously positive impact on everything from education to health and social cohesion.
"By providing advanced telecommunications services to families and business, we can help to bridge the digital divide and support economic and community growth," Eriksson added.
NBN Co is an open-access, wholesale fixed broadband service provider, and was created to implement the Australian Federal Government's national broadband policy. It is wholly owned by the Australian government.
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Likes: The Simco Deluxe Trail Saddle is a comfortable saddle for trail riding.
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Quality: The construction appears to be good but the poor quality of the materials overrides good construction. The dye appears to have been sprayed on rather than actually dyed into the leather. There is dye on the D rings. The leather on the bottom of the stirrups is loose and when slid to one side one can clearly see undyed leather there.
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I believe it's called Privacy.
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Privacy? Seriously? Would you expect the same response if it were a car accident and the victim had to be med-evaced from a visible public place where lots of the city's occupants were present?
Face it....no one has bothered to post the story here because the time was not taken to follow up on initial report, witnessed by hundreds of folks at the park.
Maybe prattle & tattle will post some investigative reporting on the subject.......privacy, my rearend.
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The fight over the Count My Vote initiative began when the petitioners — those unhappy with the current caucus/convention/primary system — asked the officials — those holding elected as well as party positions of power — to consider abolishing it.
The officials said no.
The petitioners then suggested making incremental changes. "If you won't abandon the present system," they said, "can't you at least make it less restrictive? Open the caucuses up a bit to make it easier for people to participate? Raise the percentage of convention votes needed to win the nomination to make primaries more likely? Reopen the primaries to all voters, as they used to be?"
The officials said no.
They liked the present system just fine, which is understandable because they were elected by it. They also did not believe that the petitioners constituted any threat to its continuance. Under Utah's Constitution, the only way to change things when elected officials refuse to do so is by means of a citizens initiative, and the procedural bar built into that process is set very high. The officials were sure the petitioners would never be able to clear it.
Many petitioners agreed and became discouraged. However, since it was the only card they had to play, others threatened to attempt an initiative anyway, to see if that would change any minds.
The officials said no.
The petitioners then tested the political waters to see if they should even consider trying an initiative and, somewhat to their surprise, found them warmer than anticipated. Polls showed that a solid majority of Utah voters would support the initiative, fundraising appeals brought in enough money to get the effort started and the signature gathering process, once underway, moved ahead briskly. The petitioners were heartened; what had looked like a quixotic undertaking was shaping up as a real possibility, perhaps even a likelihood.
The officials apparently came to the same conclusion.
A bill was introduced in the state Legislature that would turn the initiative into choice rather than a mandate, effectively nullifying it. Parties could sidestep it by adopting a caucus/convention/primary system that contains the changes the petitioners suggested back at the beginning of the controversy. By this action, the bill's supporters seem to be saying, "OK, so we made a mistake when we said no to these ideas when they were first offered. The fact that we are willing to accept them now is what matters, and it makes the initiative unnecessary."
It's the petitioners' turn to say no.
Utah's Constitution specifically gives them the right to do what they are doing. They are fully abiding by the rules established by a previous state Legislature with respect to how it must be done. Now that they may be on the threshold of success, they should not be denied that possibility by means of legislation being proposed solely because the tide of the contest appears to have turned.
Since Utah's Constitution makes it clear that this decision should be made by the voters, not the state Legislature, the petitioners are right to ask, "What are our opponents afraid of? If the required number of signatures is obtained by the April deadline, they will have the same six full months that we will have in which to take their case to the voters. If it is a persuasive one, the initiative will fail, as others have before it. We are willing to take that risk; why aren't they?"
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Barbara Broccoli: No, she doesn't appear in flashbacks, but she's certainly on Bond's mind.
Welcome to Eva Green Web, your oldest, largest and most up-to-date fan resource dedicated to the talented and stunning BAFTA-winning French actress, best known for her roles in The Dreamers, Casino Royale, Dark Shadows, 300: Rise of an Empire and Penny Dreadful. Here you will find all the latest news, detailed information about Eva and her career, the largest Eva photo gallery online and much more. Thank you for visiting and enjoy your stay.
Is it true that Eva Green makes an appearance in this film in flashback?
Barbara Broccoli: No, she doesn't appear in flashbacks, but she's certainly on Bond's mind.
Thanks to the lovelies Irene and Olga from Eva Green Russia (a site that hasn't been updated in months but still lives in my heart), we have captures and a video from a Russian news show about the BAFTA Orange Rising Star Nomination.
Eva has the amazing ability of making the funniest/silliest faces and still look gorgeous! Lucky girl!
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While we wait for a new Eva magazine or event, I scanned the February/March 2007 issue of Friendly.
If you have not already heard, the two Bond girls for the still untitled Bond 22 have been casted and confirmed. Picking up where Casino Royale left off, the new James Bond film will see newcomer and British actress Gemma Arterton play MI6 Agent Fields. Arterton is best known from her performance in the comedy St. Trinian's of this past year. Playing the lead love interest is Ukrainian born model/actress Olga Kurylenko. She plays Camille a woman who "challenges Bond and helps him come to terms with the emotional consequences of Vesper's betrayal." Kurylenko received the certificate of excellence award at the 2006 Brooklyn International Film Festival for her performance in L'Annulaire and is best known for the films Paris, je t'aime and this past December's Hitman.
If you would like to learn more about the two actresses, please visit the links below.
Eva is in the new issue of Vanity Fair Italy with Nicole Kidman on the cover. The photoshoot is identical to the one published by Vanity Fair USA last year, but I'm curious about the interview. If anyone has it, please send in scans!
Congratulations to Julie Christie who won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama for "Away From Her" (directed by the extremely talented Sarah Polley) and to Marion Cotillard who won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical for "La Vie En Rose". Not only both were very well deserved awards, but Sarah Polley Network and Magnifique Marion Cotillard are family sites of Eva Green Web!
Thanks to Lorna for sending in a scan from the February 2008 issue of Total Film with a feature on "Franklyn". We are told a bit more about the film and Ryan Phillipe is interviewed shortly. But the most interesting part, for me, was to see a new still with the adorable Sam Riley and Eva Green!
You can see the Total Film scan here. I've also added the Sam and Eva still to the "Franklyn" stills album.
Thanks to Ana from Spain from sending in scans from the December issue of Total Film!
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One of the most high-profile actresses in France has attacked the insular attitude of her compatriots to films in English.
Eva Green, who charmed Daniel Craig in Casino Royale and played a witch in The Golden Compass, said: "Sometimes French people will say that it's very pretentious to want to make movies in English. They want to own you. But why not? I live in London and want to continue doing international work."
The majority of French filmgoers increasingly agree with her, even if the snootiest Parisian cineastes do not, judging by figures out this week, which show that US films took a 49.9 per cent stake in the French box office in 2007, 13 per cent more than films in French.
Green was speaking after she announced the nominees for the Orange Rising Star Award at the 2008 Baftas, a title that she won in 2007.
The contenders for the award, of which The Times is the media partner, are Shia LaBeouf, Sienna Miller, Ellen Page, Sam Riley and Tang Wei.
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The Orange British Academy Film Awards-Rising Star Award nominations announcement was made earlier today by French actress Eva Green in London. Eva was the 2007 winner of the Orange Rising Star Award, which recognizes international actors and actresses who have demonstrated exceptional talent and have begun to capture the imagination of the public as stars in the making. It is the only award at the Baftas voted for by the public. The 2008 nominees are Shia LeBeouf, Sienna Miller, Ellen Page, Sam Riley, Tang Wei. Congrats to all the nominees!
Thanks to Eva's management, I can now officially say that Eva has no interest or involvement whatsoever in "Justice League of America". She has no films to announce as yet. There's no official word yet on whether New Line will proceed with the next Dark Materials film, but they think they'd shoot the 2nd and 3rd film together if they go for it.
And in case you missed December 14th 2007's post, she isn't involved in "Twilight" either.
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Anyway, it's the end of the year, so I thought about asking you, regular visitors of Eva Green Web, what were your favorite Eva moments of 2007? What interview, magazine cover, dress, etc, did you like the most? Share your thoughts with other fans!
And Happy 2008!!!
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Actress Eva Green has come a long way since making her film debut in Bernardo Bertolucci's risque The Dreamers four years ago.
In the last 12 months, the French star has really made her mark in the film industry, after a career-defining role in Bond film Casino Royale.
In February, members of the public voted for her to win the rising star award at the Baftas.
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It's a chilly spring night in Los Angeles.
The scene is Don Antonio's Mexican restaurant. The subject is the End of Western Civilization - also known as Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt.
Watching the fair-haired lovers stroll through their beloved Don Antonio's feels like seeing Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe walk into the Stork Club back in the day.
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As they sit at a dimly lit corner booth, and you can almost hear the text messages being tapped at nearby tables â€" omfg spencer n heidi r here!!!
Spencer Pratt, 24, who's wearing a black Don Antonio's polo and a wispy blond goatee, rattles off a grande order without consulting the menu.
Heidi Montag, a 21-year-old mane of blond highlights dressed in a blue sweater and white sweatpants, tucks her tiny head into his shoulder.
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Heidi Montag has been engaged in an ugly feud with Lauren Conrad (which started when she began dating Pratt but escalated over sex tape rumors).
Maybe you've heard about this ongoing charade at some point.
In any case, this Rolling Stone cover shoot was the first time Heidi and Lauren had been photographed, not merely Photoshopped (as MTV has been forced to do), together in more than a year. Like, OMG, 4 real.
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I think the cover of the hill girls is beautiful. It looks like LC is enjoying herself even with Heidi in the picture. I think it may be a step in the right direction for the fued to end.Maybe months ago,Lauren would flately refuse to have Heidi in the same room let alone in the same photo.
Its not that Heidi dont fit in...it's that she STANDS OUT!!!
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Chinese exports rise 7 percent, imports slip
China says its export growth accelerated in May but imports dipped in a mixed sign for the world's second-biggest economy.
China says its export growth accelerated in May but imports dipped in a mixed sign for the world's second-biggest economy.
Data released by the General Administration of Customs on Sunday showed exports rose 7 percent in dollar terms, up from a 0.9 percent increase in April and rather large slump in February and March.
Imports declined 1.6 percent in May after inching up 0.8 percent in April.
Private sector analysts say the Chinese economy will likely slow down as the impact of mini-stimulus efforts fade. Economic growth eased to 7.4 percent in the first quarter from the previous quarter's 7.5 percent.
Stronger global demand for Chinese goods could help offset domestic weakness, reducing concern about politically volatile job losses in export-driven manufacturing.
Communist leaders are trying to reduce reliance on trade and investment by encouraging domestic consumption. But their plans are based on a forecast of 7.5 percent growth in total trade, while exports have shrunk 0.4 percent for the first five months of the year and imports are up 0.8 percent.
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By Linda LePelley, RN, NMT
The Tissue Density Grading Scale (TDGS) was developed to reliably represent the condition of musculoskeletal tissues at all stages of treatment or progression. By comparing pre-treatment assessments that include the TDGS with a post-treatment follow-up assessment, the effectiveness of any massage therapy treatment can be objectively depicted and documented.
While the following example makes reference to the use of Tissue Density Restoration (TDR) massage, it is important to understand that the TDGS is representative of the state of musculoskeletal tissues regardless of any type of treatment, or what treatment that may be. TDR massage is just the modality I happen to use, but any other type of massage may be evaluated in the same manner, whether it is Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, CST, Bowen, etc.
The basic TDGS follows. A more complete explanation of the scale may be found in the March 2014 issue of Massage Today.
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A Case Study
A 54-year-old male client presented complaining of moderate to severe pain in his left shoulder stating, "It hurts all around, it's stiff, I have trouble lifting my arm and turning my head to look back is difficult." He attributed it to a 20-year-old auto collision, combined with age and a recent drop in the temperature seemed to have made it worse. He was not able to raise his left arm to shoulder height. He stated that he didn't want to go to a doctor because he didn't want pain medication or muscle relaxers, which were all he'd been offered on previous visits to complain about the same symptoms.
Having the client right side-lying, I gently grasped the glenohumoral joint and attempted to mobilize it. I found the entire region was resistant to movement, resulting in rocking the client's entire upper left quadrant and head. The scapula's medial border seemed to be firmly engulfed within the tissues above and below it; they felt rubbery and solidified. The client's right side, by comparison, was found to be very mobile, with normal range of motion.
I explained to my client that, because I could feel and demonstrate to him the elevated density in the affected tissues, I believed I could help relieve his pain and improve his range of motion. I suggested several treatments, with the first ones given as closely together as possible.
The basic guidelines for Tissue Density Restoration (TDR) massage are:
Treatment Protocol
I started the assessment/treatment with the client on a warm table, using a heat transferring device, similar to a hot stone. I began to feel areas that were notably firmer than their surroundings. As the tissues became a little more malleable, I asked my client to identify the areas that hurt the worst. He directed me to spots just above the superior border and superior angle of the left scapula; the top lateral edge of his humerus; and near the base of the deltoids. We also found a large, hardened area between the upper medial aspect of the scapula and the spine. Its location and density prevented the scapula from being able to adduct. I explained to my client that while it didn't belong there, it probably consisted of multiple layers of tissues that do belong – they have simply adhered to each other and conglomerated. The good news, however, is that no matter how uncomfortable and disruptive the structure may be, it can be restored to normal density and proper functioning.
The first hour of my client's initial two hour visit was spent determining the areas that were causing the greatest amount of pain and dysfunction. These target areas were determined to be:
The remainder of the session was spent using TDR massage techniques. By the end of the massage, the borders of the identified areas were more pronounced and easier to locate, due to softening of the surrounding tissues, as well as some improvement in the target areas. The results of the post-treatment assessment were:
This client received four treatments in the first week, followed by six more weekly treatments. The client states he is very happy with the results, he feels as if he is 75% to 80% improved. He claims he is able to turn his head easily when backing up in his car; and he has a full range of motion in his arm and shoulder. At this point the TDGS is:
I hope this example of how I use the TDGS portrays the value and usefulness of this tool. You may have noted that a color is associated with each grade. By color coordinating the numerical grade, one may provide a more comprehensive illustration of the size, location and condition of affected tissues on any anatomical diagram. The TDGS is easily adapted into whatever documentation form you prefer, whether it be written, drawn or both.
Linda LePelley, RN, NMT is a registered nurse and licensed massage therapist with 19 years of clinical massage experience. She developed Tissue Density Restoration (TDR) Massage, an effective treatment for the pain found in hyper-dense tissues. For more information, visit www.MyHealingHands.com.
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L-Lysine + vitamin C = L-Carnitine. I take it on empty stomach 30-40 min before my daily aerobics. Exsept it I take: L-Tyrosine + vit. B6 + DMAE = great pre-workout boost & enchaced fat loss!!! Super natural thermogenic fat loss complex for those who want loss fat (plus much energy for 1-2 hours of aerobics).
Excellent choice
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Posted by hele-ku-go on Jan 13, 2013
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Pure l-lysin powder, great value. We foster stray kittens for a local shelter, and l-lysin is great to support their immune system and resistance to herpes virus before the vaccination. We've never had any problems with such a disease in our foster kittens.
Works only sometimes...
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Posted by Reviewer2627454 on Mar 23, 2013
Purchased at iHerb
I bought this for my sinuses because several people had recommended it for that. The first week it worked wonders, no more stuffy nose at night! A miracle, so I thought. After that, it seemed to quit working. I used it anyway for another week and still no change. I stopped using it altogether for about 2 weeks and then started again and it only helped somewhat, nothing like before. Weird! I may try it again soon before tossing it. The taste is also nasty...I don't understand how people can say it's tasteless, it's extremely bitter with an intense salty taste. It works well in orange juice or mixed in apple sauce.


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Home alone with her little brother, Alexis Stannis of Pompano Beach, Florida heard someone trying to break into her home through a window. She quickly grabbed her brother and her cellphone, locked her bedroom door, hid in the closet and called 911. The police came in time to arrest three teens, including one armed with a knife, who were then linked to another burglary in the neighborhood. Alexis's quick thinking and calm reaction protected her and her brother while providing justice for the three criminals.
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