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Our Sales Representative, Ryan, was on a trip up the Gunflint Trail and stumbled upon this banner at a local shop.
We thought it was a great tutorial on proper canoe lifting technique.
Our Sales Representative, Ryan, was on a trip up the Gunflint Trail and stumbled upon this banner at a local shop.
We thought it was a great tutorial on proper canoe lifting technique.
The moose population in northeastern Minnesota has dropped almost 35 percent from 2012 to 2013, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, leading to concern for the future of the iconic animal. The drop is so severe, and with the cause remaining uncertain, the DNR has cancelled the moose hunt for this coming fall.
The estimate for 2013 is around 2,760 moose in the northeastern part of the state, down considerably from the 2006 estimate of 8,840. In an attempt to learn more about the cause of moose decline, researchers are hoping to collar a total of 110 animals and track their whereabouts through the coming months, according to the DNR's website.
Here at Duluth Pack, the moose in our logo has come to represent much of what makes our little neck of the woods in northern Minnesota so special. We consider ourselves to be outdoors advocates. Whether it's camping, hiking, fishing, or hunting, we love to be outdoors. To continue enjoying the amazing sites, sounds and images that we cherish, we think it's useful to know what's happening up in our little slice of heaven.
Check out this great blog, these two guys are paddling the length of the Mississippi River to raise awareness for breast cancer. We donated a pink #4 DuluthPack, see if you can spot it in their photos! We wish them well and can't wait to hear their stories when they return!
Boundary Waters Crossing
Before moving to Duluth, I spent minimal time in a canoe, preferring to be hiking in the mountains. My wife and I quickly embraced trips on the water and were hooked after our first canoe trip to Voyagers NP. As Duluth Pack's Marketing Director, every trip with friends ended up including a photo shoot for the Duluth Pack catalog. We had plenty of weekend trips in the Boundary Waters, but whenever the opportunity for a longer trip came up, we headed out west. When I felt my time in Duluth nearing an end, I started dreaming up a Boundary Waters crossing.
I enjoy leisurely trips in the outdoors: taking naps or reading in the canoe, cooking great food and playing games with friends by the campfire, but I always plan one trip a year where I push myself to my limits. I'm curious what I can do, how fast and far I can go. I had never gone further than 9 or 10 miles in a day on a canoe trip, but knew if I went by myself and went light, I could go much further. I had 9 days of vacation, so I knew to cover the almost 200 miles I would have to paddle over 20 miles per day. View the route here.
Solbergs on the Vermilion River
I dropped Molly Solberg (Duluth Pack customer service and social networking guru) and her husband off on the Vermilion River. They were going to paddle out to the boat launch where I was starting at Crane Lake. I told my wife that I didn't know how, but somehow I would find a way to contact her to let her know when and where to pick me up. By some miracle, she was game.
My 10′ish essentials.
Here are some highlights of what I brought: (or you can read the whole list here)
Clothing – Crocs (these were perfect for the longest portages, odd I know), Buzz Off shirt and hat (very glad for these and yes they work), Icebreaker top for warmth, Filson hat for the rain (every canoeist needs one of these)
Gear - Bell Magic canoe (this boat is incredible for high miles), #4 Deluxe Duluth Pack in Waxed Canvas, Bending Branches expedition paddle, map case to keep one of the ten maps I took dry
Food - I'm a whole foods kind of guy and needed all the energy I could get, so I took a lot of bulk grains and made sauces to go with them. My favorite was protein laden Gado Gado quinoa. Quinoa, peanut butter, soy sauce, oil and dehydrated veggies. You can read my menu here.
Below are notes from my daily journal. You can view all my photos from the trip here.
Day 1 – Crane Lake to Loon River
I didn't get on the water till 7 PM. I rushed off without checking the map and got confused as to where I was. This was not a good start, and I set my mind not to let this happen again.
I took a break on a small island on Little Vermilion Lake to watch the sun go down and watch a loon swim around.
After the sun set, I paddled into the night down the Loon River. Both sides of the river were lined with fireflies. The sounds of loons, frogs and beaver tails slapping the water filled the air. It is quite an experience to have a beaver slap its tail on the water right next to your canoe in complete darkness. I would have thought after the first ten slaps I would have gotten used to it, but each time I filled with adrenaline. I ran into a beaver dam which clued me in that I was off course. I was going with the "current," but the river on the other side of the dam was higher than me. I pulled over and set camp, surprisingly bug free. I went to sleep thinking "maybe the bugs aren't so bad in June."
Day 2 – Loon River to Crooked Lake
After an early wake up at 6 AM, I quickly got on the water figuring out where I got off course. If you don't get up early to enjoy paddling through a glassy lake early in the morning, you are missing the best part of paddling. Trust me, it will make a nap in the afternoon all the better.
Weaving through the hundreds of islands on Lac La Croix demonstrated how important it was to always know where I was at all times. It would be very easy to get lost out there among the myriad of islands without topography. I passed by pictographs of hands and moose on Warrior Hill and portaged around Curtain Falls.
After I paddled as far as I could (this was the longest distance day, 40+ miles), I headed towards a campsite. I heard the sound of motors in the distance, but knew no motors were allowed in the area. I turned on my headlamp and saw a cloud of bugs, the thickest and loudest cloud of bugs I had ever seen. I went to shore and quickly started a fire with some cedar. The bugs dissipated and I quickly went to sleep after a sip or two of whiskey. Whiskey is key for solo trips. You don't need much to take off the edge that makes you think every mouse running around is a bear coming to maul you.
Day 3 -Crooked Lake to Basswood Lake
I mostly paddled with a kayak paddle for mindless speed, but whenever the water was calm I switched to the canoe paddle. There is nothing like silently and effortlessly gliding over mirrored water.
I watched an otter scurry along the edge of a cliff, saw turtles basking in the sun, heard more beaver tails slapping the water, watched an owl take off, eagles soar, fish swim under the canoe, and a deer coming to the water for a drink. They supplied me with grateful breaks to just sit and watch.
Longer portages slowed me down and I saw many people around Basswood Falls. A loud and strong thunderstorm whipped up and supplied a nice change. I enjoy canoeing in the rain. As a photographer, I love the saturated color and diffused light.
I lazily paddled across Basswood Lake with a rare tail wind. I rounded American Point and found an almost tropical looking sandy campsite. I had to call it quits early thanks to a migraine. Took a long nap and cooked up some Gado Gado. I love the way you view food on a trip – fuel. When you need a refill, you eat. There is no eating according to the clock.
Day 4 – Basswood Lake to Saganaga Lake
The lakes I paddled through on day 4 are my favorite of the lakes I have seen in the Boundary Waters – loved the little duck through at the end of Ottertrack. I started really zoning out, humming a cadence to the kayak paddle strokes.
I navigated through the maze and finally made it into Saganaga Lake. Dove into my tent exhausted after another long day.
Day 5 – Saganaga Lake to Gunflint Lake
Saganaga ended up being my least favorite lake. I'm generally not a fan of the big lakes and prefer the coziness of the smaller lakes. Thanks to the blow down, Saganaga looks like a bomb hit it. Toothpick remnants of trees silhouette the horizon.
I walked the canoe up several rapids. It would have been great fun going the other way. All the portages were designed for those headed west.
I gorged myself on wild berries, but every time I stopped to glean, mosquitoes feasted on me.
I figured out how to paddle up smaller rapids. I would have never guessed it was possible.
I didn't get one section of the map, relying on a map from a guide book. Bad idea, it is amazing how many options nature provides when you aren't confident in exactly where you need to head.
I found my way out and paddled out to the Gunflint Lodge. A Guinness and a burger did wonders. I'm always surprised at the change in my social temperament after coming out of a long trip. I'm always much slower, much quieter and say much less. Too bad this fades so quickly after re-entry.
I was able to figure out my exit point and day, so I contacted my wife. I paddled down the monotonous length of Gunflint Lake and felt my batteries fading, so I pulled over to camp.
Day 6 – Gunflint Lake to Mountain Lake
By day six, I felt like I was wearing down. I'm glad I've navigated out of the east end of Gunflint Lake before. The map shows a very large opening coming out of the lake, but in reality there is only a very small opening.
I am a backpacker, and a 2 mile hike sounds like nothing, but when carrying a canoe and pack, two miles feels like 20. I jogged down the trail, zoning out, when I almost ran someone over. I hadn't seen many people on the trip and did not expect to run into anyone on the 'Long Portage. The guy mentioned it was going to be rough up ahead due to beaver activity. The trail was flooded in several sections which made for welcome breaks of paddling and pulling the canoe along the trail and over dams.
Lady slipper orchid
At the end of the portage I spotted a wilted lady slipper orchid that looked like I felt. Exhausted, I didn't make it much farther before making camp.
Day 7- Mountain Lake to Pine Lake
Mergandser taking off on Royal River
I reached the eastern edge of the Boundary Waters at North Fowl Lake and looped back to make it a shorter driver for my wife to pick me up. I was cheered on by a family as I paddled up some rapids under a bridge at the end of the Arrowhead Trail. An elderly man motored beside me for a ways on McFarland Lake, measuring my speed – 3.4 mph. I headed back into the wilderness and down most of Pine Lake.
I really enjoyed the variety of scenery in the Boundary Waters. In the western end, there is little to no topography, lots of swamps, islands everywhere and amazingly huge white pines. In the eastern end are towering bluffs and long narrow lakes bordered by large hills.
Escaping the bugs on Pine Lake
I spent a lot of time out in the canoe that evening, escaping the bugs that engulfed the shore.
Day 8 – Pine Lake to East Bearskin Lake
I awoke earlier than normal to wind, lightning and heavy rain. I headed into a strong headwind for most of the day.
Found the unmarked trail up to Johnson Falls. I'm surprised you don't see that on the map.
Went past an amazing campsite on Little Caribou that I'd come back to for a catalog shoot.
Caribou and Little Caribou lakes reminded me of New Zealand, thick carpets of green everywhere.
Amazingly, I arrived at the boat landing at East Bearskin Lake at the exact same time my wife was pulling up. I told her noon. I finished four minutes late at 12:04.
Nick Kelly is the Communications Director for Christ Community Church in Omaha, NE where he, his wife and 2 boys drive endless miles to enjoy the outdoors.
Does your canoe paddle fit properly? Are you in the market for a new paddle and unsure what size to buy? Well we hope this will help you find that perfect paddle! There seems to be an ongoing debate with our staff on how to properly fit one for a paddle, so in the interest of staff unity, (and my sanity), I am including both methods!
The first method, "the chair method", involves sitting in a chair and measuring the distance between the seat of the chair and eye level. Take that measurement from the seat of the chair to eye level and add 18 for a bent shaft and 24 for a straight shaft. Take that measurement and use that to measure the proper length for your shaft and grip of your paddle only, not the blade.
This method works best for the straight shaft paddle. Straight shafts work best for rivers (easy maneuvering) and for windy days on lakes.
The second method, "the kneeling/canoe seat method", involves kneeling on the floor with your "rear end" 6″ off the floor. Hold the paddle upside down with the handle on the floor. When the paddle is in this position, the blade of the paddle should begin around nose and eye level.
* If you are measuring for a bent shaft paddle (best used on lakes) deduct 2″-4″ from this length.
If you have another method we would love to hear about it (and debate it's merits)! We hope this helps you find that perfect paddle for years of paddling enjoyment!


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The Context For EA Success Is Changing – Are You Changing For This New Context?
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As architects, we all know the importance of context. The right architecture for one context – say, an organically growing company – doesn't work for a company growing by acquisition. The right technology strategy for a medium-size American company doesn't work for a China-based one.
Well, the context for enterprise architecture itself is changing. We've got The Age Of The Customer forcing companies to transform outside-in. We have what is called technology consumerization – our business users have access to ever more powerful technology solutions independent of IT. We have digital-fueled business disruption, as described in James McQuivey's book, Digital Disruption. And all this is driving the demand for greater business agility – the ability to quickly sense and adeptly respond to new opportunities and threats in their context.
What a great opportunity for enterprise architecture programs! But this is only possible if they shift from a focus on cost to a focus on opportunity, change from controlling to enabling technology, and adapt their practices to the need for quickness with "just enough insight."
If your EA program has seized these opportunities, made the changes, and is helping your business thrive, I'd like to invite you to submit your story for the InfoWorld/Forrester Enterprise Architecture Award.
We're looking for EA programs that have taken on these trends of customer-centricity, tech consumerization, digital disruption, and business agility and have found a way help their business be successful. There are many ways in which EA can show this: partnering with business transformation efforts, developing road maps for their customer experience strategies, implementing zoned architecture to give business more innovation autonomy – the list is long.
This will be the fourth year for the Enterprise Architecture Awards program. Past winners have ranged from global banks to government ministries, from American Express to USAA, and from Hong Kong to Moscow by way of Minneapolis, Minnesota. These organizations have become a rich source of best practices and a demonstration of what a high-performance EA program is capable of. As with past years, submissions will be judged by your peers: heads of successful EA programs, including previous winners.
Has your EA program demonstrated success in this new context? Then share your story with us!
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CLAYTON - Protesters want the board of directors to resign from a northeast Georgia animal shelter that promised not to kill pets but is accused of euthanizing several of them.
The protesters collected signatures on a petition in Clayton Saturday calling for the resignation of the board of directors overseeing the Boggs Mountain Humane Shelter in Tiger. The shelter's former director has been fired and its board chairwoman has resigned.
Fox 5 Atlanta recently reported that the shelter ran a so-called "Luck Dog and Cat" program. By paying at least $100, animal lovers or people giving up pets could sponsor animals at the no-kill shelter. The money was supposed to cover veterinary treatments, making it easier for others to adopt those pets.
But documents show some of the pets were put down.
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Took the kids out trick or treating tonight. It was an absolutely amazing night – probably the warmest I can remember. It was slightly overcast, but I think that's why it was a little warm-ish. I remember trick or treating while trudging through snow, so I'll take this sort of weather anytime. Don't get me wrong – I was still layered up, wore mitts, and had a nice mug of hot chocolate, so it wasn't ACTUALLY warm, just warm-for-here.
Had you been on our block and we had come to your door, here's what you would have seen:
My daughter really wanted to use fake blood at the corners of her mouth, so we went all out with the stuff. My son was Bumblebee from Transformers and took several action photos. Here's one for your enjoyment:
Happy Halloween!
November 1, 2011 6:51 am
The kids are so cute!
I especially love the way that your son has arranged his pose to look extra joint-y as a true Transformer would :)
November 2, 2011 10:54 pm
Great costumes!! I think my nephew has the same transformer one – so cute!


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Utrecht-based studio Zecc Architects has completed the Santpoort Rail House project in collaboration with ZW6 Interior.
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You don't have to be Jennifer Aniston to know how it feels to have an ex-partner take up with another lover so quickly after a breakup. In short, it sucks. Not to mention you're left with the lingering question, "How was he able to move on so quickly?"
Well, that's just how men get through breakups. "One study done at the University of Texas found that men are more likely to engage in infidelity shortly before a breakup, and although I haven't found any hard evidence to support this, it is also likely that they will engage in more sexual activity after the breakup compared to women," says Dr. Gian Gonzaga, senior research scientist at eHarmony Labs.
This may make it seem like men move on more quickly, but their external behaviors do not necessarily reflect their emotional states, Dr. Gonzaga says. In fact, there's an extreme downside to the way men rebound from relationships, says Warren Farrell, Ph.D., author of Why Men Are the Way They Are and Women Can't Hear What Men Don't Say. "To rebound quickly often leads men down a path that's temporarily good, but is not good for the long-term involvement [of the relationship]," Farrell says, who quickly adds that men are 10 times more likely than women to commit suicide following a divorce.
Still, there are some tips women can take away from the way men act after a breakup.
1. Don't badmouth your ex. That's not to say you can't ever complain about your ex or the way the breakup went down, but keep the kvetching to a few sessions over two or three weeks, Farrell says. "The downside of doing it for too long is that it does make you cynical, angry and bitter, and when you meet new men, they pick that up," he explains.
Think about it: Have you ever heard Brad Pitt utter a bad word about Jennifer Aniston? Meanwhile, Jen's publicly shared a few choice words about Brad, and now the tabloids paint her as the sad single girl whose every move is an attempt at getting back at her ex.
2. Ask questions. The reason behind the success of He's Just Not That Into You? One man's honesty. "Invite a man out who you trust and tell him that you're going to pay for his dinner because you want honest advice from him," Farrell says. "Tell him, 'I'm not interested in being soothed, I'm interested in improving.'" Make sure the man you choose isn't romantically interested in you because, as Farrell points out—and any woman knows—such men will be anything but honest with you.
Too, this is where simply being a woman gives you an advantage over men during a break up. "In times of stress, women tend to use their social support resources better than men," says Dr. Gonzaga. "Men tend to depend on their spouses or romantic partners for social support, and therefore suffer more physical health costs when they are single."
3. Get back into the dating game. You may not want to step out with two different people in the same week just weeks after your divorce is announced, a la Jon Gosselin, but it's important you make a move as soon as you feel ready.
"The traditional woman, especially when she's hurt, waits for a guy to ask her out," Farrell says. Instead, exercise your right to make choices. Take to eHarmony or Match.com; your local bar, a bookstore—where ever—and assess your options. "Look over all of the possible candidates and take responsibility for what you feel are the top candidates for a possible match," Farrell says.
When you see someone you like, don't be afraid to approach them. The worst that happens is that you get rejected—and hey, you've survived rejection already!—so you know it won't be the end of the world.
Emphasizes Dr. Gonzaga, "The good news is that you have gained experience from your last relationship, and are more knowledgeable about what sort of person is most compatible with you."
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You won't be able to miss it at the upcoming Tomorrowland: a world-renowned Belgian festival teaming up with another Belgian icon, namely Callebaut Finest Belgian Chocolate. For its catering partners Tomorrowland seeks out those who control the product all the way "from farm to fork." Partners who are closely involved in the sustainable cultivation of their ingredients and put all their passion in making them into a delightful product. Partners also who embrace their 'Made in Belgium' mark with pride all over the world.
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Today, the new Callebaut Chocolate Academy centre was officially opened. The flagship Chocolate Academy centre offers professionals from all backgrounds a place to learn and strengthen skills while working with Callebaut Finest Belgian Chocolate. Located next to the factory where Callebaut has been crafting chocolate from cocoa beans since 1911, the Academy builds upon 25 years of sharing know-how with artisans on each production step from bean to chocolate.
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Michael Taylor Rumors
The Roy Halladay-Cliff Lee Blockbuster
8:28pm: Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report (scroll down to 7:50pm) that Billy Beane and the A's first became interested in Taylor last summer when the Phillies tried to acquire Matt Holliday.
6:39pm: Jayson Stark reports on the historic maginitude of this deal as this will be the closest two Cy Young winners have ever come to being traded for each other.
6:35pm: It appears as though one of the last hurdles has been overcome as Todd Zolecki reports that Halladay has passed his physical.
2:54pm: Olney says the option vests if Halladay is close to as durable as he's been for the last two years. Halladay's made 65 starts and thrown 485 innings the last two years; he's as durable as they come.
2:43pm: Yahoo's Tim Brown hears that the Halladay extension runs through 2013 at $20MM per season. A vesting option for another $20MM could prolong the pact by another year. The deal is now pending physicals.
11:56am: Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports that the Phillies have agreed to an extension with Halladay.
10:00am: Rosenthal hears there's a chance for a fourth year. It's still under discussion, but it could be guaranteed and it could be a vesting option.
9:42am: A source tells Andy Martino of the Philadelphia Inquirer that the deal is "very unlikely" to be completed today. We could see resolution tomorrow.
9:36am: The Phillies are still working out extension details with Halladay, according to Heyman. The teams may not complete the deal until tomorrow.
9:02am: Halladay will agree to a three-year extension worth $60MM, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com. The deal will include two vesting options, so it could keep Halladay in Philly through 2015.
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Blockbuster Trade Reactions
One of the biggest trades in recent memory is nearing completion. Here are some reactions to the Roy Halladay-Cliff Lee-prospects swap from around the game.
- ESPN.com's Keith Law expects Brett Wallace- the player the Jays will obtain for Taylor – to end up at first base. Law likes the prospects Seattle gave up, but doesn't love them. Given that Seattle has other prospects, he says "making a legitimate run at a division title is a pretty good reason to empty out your farm."
- Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports says the Phillies couldn't afford to have Halladay and Lee in the same rotation because it would have cost too much in terms of money and prospects.
- Scott Lauber of the News Journal says Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. has staked his legacy on Halladay.
- Yahoo's Jeff Passan says two teams have reason to celebrate this deal: the Jays and the Mariners. The Phillies, on the other hand, are "not demonstrably better" than before.
- One veteran talent evaluator tells ESPN.com's Buster Olney that the only clear winner is Seattle. Olney hears from some Yankees people who believe the Jays got less than what they were demanding from Brian Cashman & Co.
- Jon Heyman of SI.com says the Yankees were willing to offer Jesus Montero in a package for Halladay, but not Phil Hughes or Joba Chamberlain.
- Rob Neyer of ESPN.com agrees with Dave Cameron of U.S.S. Mariner: the deal is a "heist" for the Mariners. Cameron likes the deal so much he tells Mariners fans to "dance in the streets."
- Over at FanGraphs, Cameron says all three franchises had understandable motivations for making the trade. Still, he wonders if Philly could have obtained more for Lee.
- Marc Hulet of FanGraphs wonders why the Phils didn't wait and deal Lee for more.
- Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star says the Jays "should be embarrassed" by the return they got for Halladay.
- One member of the Phillies organization tells MLB.com's Noah Coslov that he doesn't understand the trade because Michael Taylor is MLB ready now.
- Andy Martino of the Philadelphia Inquirer says it was never realistic to expect Halladay and Cliff Lee to pitch in the same rotation.
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Michael Taylor Will Be Traded For Brett Wallace
The Blue Jays will trade outfielder Michael Taylor to the A's for third base prospect Brett Wallace, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney.
The A's acquired Wallace from the Cardinals when they sent Matt Holliday to St. Louis in July. The Jays drafted Wallace in 2005 and were rumored to have interest in him last summer when Roy Halladay first hit the trade market.
Wallace went to college and signed with the Cards as a first rounder in 2008. The 23-year-old hit .281/.403/.438 in the upper minors for the A's and Cards last year. Ben Badler of Baseball America isn't crazy about the deal for the Jays, but Keith Law of ESPN.com says Wallace can be a better hitter than Taylor.
Taylor, who's eight months older than Wallace, hit .320/.395/.549 in the upper minors for the Phillies and fits into Oakland's system better, in Law's opinion.
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Phils, Ms, Blue Jays Agree On Halladay-Cliff Lee Blockbuster
12:45am: Jason Churchill of Prospect Insider has had this info for quite a while today – the Phillies will get Aumont, Gillies, and righty Juan Ramirez from Seattle.
11:33pm: Rosenthal reports that the Phillies get $6MM from the Jays. Kyle Drabek, Michael Taylor and probably Travis D'Arnaud are headed to Toronto, Rosenthal says. Phillippe Aumont, Tyson Gillies and a third player are apparently headed to Philadelphia.
10:12pm: Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun (via Twitter) has Toronto getting Kyle Drabek, Michael Taylor, and Travis D'Arnaud; Philly getting Roy Halladay and Phillippe Aumont; and the Mariners getting Cliff Lee, plus another piece (or, pieces).
9:46pm: One Mariner prospect headed to Philly would be 21-year-old outfielder Tyson Gillies, writes Stark in his latest update.
9:25pm: As the deal stands now, M's prospects would only be going to Philadelphia, not Toronto, sources tell Todd Zolecki of MLB.com (via Twitter).
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Roy Halladay Rumors: Thursday
11:36pm: One baseball source tells Tom Verducci of SI.com that the Phillies have been "very aggressive" in their efforts to obtain Halladay. Apparently the Phils are trying to find the players the Blue Jays want, even if that means looking on other teams.
10:00pm: Angels GM Tony Reagins didn't comment on the reported offer of Saunders, Aybar and Bourjos, but two sources shot the rumor down when Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times asked them about it.
Reagins said the Blue Jays have targeted Saunders, Bourjos and Mike Napoli. It's even "possible" that the deal could be expanded to send more Blue Jays to Anaheim.
"They have a lot of pieces that are attractive," Reagins said.
8:33am: Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. had this to say to Scott Lauber about acquiring Halladay: "I don't think there's any likeliness. None."
6:01am: Mark Feinsand of The NY Daily News spoke to a source who said "Don't rule out them including Cole Hamels" in a potential Halladay deal. I'm not sure it's wise for Philly to sell low on Hamels for only one year of Halladay, but that would be something.
4:47am: Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com says that the Angels and Phillies have emerged as the frontrunners in the Roy Halladay sweepstakes. Philadelphia is prepared to offer a package that will likely include J.A. Happ, plus either Michael Taylor or Domonic Brown. Echoing a report from yesterday, Rosenthal says the Angels offered Joe Saunders, Erick Aybar, and Peter Bourjos to the Blue Jays.
Halladay will likely require a contract extension in exchange for waiving his no-trade clause according to Rosenthal, and the Phillies would almost certainly have to make another move to fit Halladay into the payroll. Joe Blanton is a prime candidate to be that sacrificial lamb. Meanwhile, the Angels are trying to re-sign John Lackey, and could withdraw from the Halladay pursuit if he returns.
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Odds & Ends: Rays, Phillies, Indians
A few more evening links….
- Bill Chastain of MLB.com writes that the arrival of Reid Brignac in Tampa Bay could lead to the Rays buying out Akinori Iwamura's option this offseason. The $4.25MM 2010 option can be bought out for $250k. Chastain suggests that the emergence of Ben Zobrist and the recent strong play of Brignac could make Iwamura expendable.
- Todd Zolecki of MLB.com passes on news of Phillies' minor league players of the year Kyle Drabek and Michael Taylor being honored before Tuesday's game against Washington. Given the Phillies' talent and depth on the major league level, Zolecki predicts that both prospects will start 2010 at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Like Ryan Howard before him, Taylor has his path to the major league roster blocked by veterans with bigger contracts. Howard eventually took advantage of a Jim Thome injury and excelled in Philadelphia. It will be interesting to see if Taylor and Drabek, who were so coveted at this year's trade deadline, will earn similar opportunities in 2010.
- Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer blogs about a few former Phillies prospects, expressing some concern about the Indians' haul in the trade that sent Cliff Lee to Philadelphia.
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Ricciardi: Chances Of A Deal "Very Slim"
8:00pm: FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal just heard from Ricciardi that the chances of Halladay leaving Toronto at this point are "very slim." Here's more from the general manager:
"We've said that we would listen, but that we would have to be motivated and 'wowed. Right now we haven't been. I've said all along my gut tells me I won't be. I still stand by that."
"If we get to the last week," Ricciardi added, "and haven't really made any progress with anybody, I'm not going to say it's 100 percent certain, but I would have to pretty much think it's not going to get done."
It sure sounds like the Blue Jays aren't going to lower their asking price.
7:38pm: Olney notes that the Rangers have also been handed a "this-is-what-it-would-take proposal by the Blue Jays in the last 72 hours." It's more about salary for Texas, though, than it is about prospects. Sources have deemed them "semi-alive."
7:18pm: Christian Caple of MLB.com passes along this little note:
[Halladay is] scheduled to pitch on Wednesday, but whether he makes that start is up in the air. Toronto general manager J.P. Ricciardi said last week he wants Halladay assured of his future when he takes the hill for that outing — in other words, if Halladay does pitch on Wednesday, supposedly, he won't be traded before the deadline.
This goes back to the self-imposed pre-July 31 deadline that Ricciardi suggested in early July. It'll be interesting to see if they stick to it.
5:21pm: According to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com, the prospect-heavy Rangers "are talking to the Blue Jays about Halladay and they have asked the Indians about Lee… but financial considerations may make any deal tough. As Sullivan adds, "The Rangers are unlikely to take on a significant salary in any deal."
4:54pm: FOX Sports reports that the Red Sox remain in the mix for Halladay as well, and the Jays have made a multiple-prospect proposal in recent days. The Jays still prefer not to deal within the division, however.
2:05pm: Jon Heyman provides an update, via Twitter, stating that the Phillies are beginning to consider Cliff Lee as an alternative to Halladay. Andy Martino of the Philadelphia Inquirer confirms this, and adds that the Phillies are expected to have a scout watching Lee in Seattle. Martino also tweets that Toronto is scouting Dominic Brown today.
11:16am: ESPN's Jayson Stark is reporting that the Blue Jays have rejected the Phillies latest offer of Carrasco, Donald, J.A. Happ and outfielder Michael Taylor. The Jays are telling interested teams they are only going to deal Halladay if they are "wowed" by an offer.
9:45am: Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports says that as of Saturday night, the Angels "were of the mind to remove themselves from the Roy Halladay talks, believing they were never going to come close to the Blue Jays' asking price of Joe Saunders, Erick Aybar, Brandon Wood and a prospect such as outfielder Peter Bourjos."
9:36am: Late last night we learned that the Phillies were "trying to steer" the Blue Jays towards a package centered around prospects Carlos Carrasco and Jason Donald for Roy Halladay, but no agreement was imminent. Let's start the day off with a a few Halladay-related links, and add to them as we go. Make sure you check back in for updates throughout the day.
- Helene Elliott of The LA Times reports that "Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti has said the Blue Jays have identified three players on the Dodgers' major-league roster that they'd take for Halladay, but Colletti hasn't exuded optimism that a deal will get done."
- Andy Martino of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes about how all the trade talk has impacted the Phillies clubhouse.
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Roy Halladay Rumors: Saturday
10:19pm: Heyman tweets that the Yankees might consider giving up Chamberlain for Halladay, but won't entertain both Chamberlain and Hughes.
8:14pm: Ray Parrillo and Jim Salisbury of The Philadelphia Inquirer report that the Phillies "were trying to steer the Blue Jays" towards a package centered around Carrasco and infielder Jason Donald.
7:53pm: Heyman tweets that the Jays suggested to the Yankees today that it would take Joba Chamberlain, Phil Hughes, and two more for Halladay.
7:36pm: Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FoxSports.com report that the Jays countered the Angels offer by asking for a four player package that included Joe Saunders, Brandon Wood, Erick Aybar, and one prospect from the group of Trevor Reckling, Peter Bourjos, and Sean O'Sullivan. They also mention that as many as five teams are talking with Toronto about Halladay.
4:17pm: According to Gordon Edes of Yahoo! Sports, the Angels "did indeed make a run at Halladay, offering Jered Weaver plus the Blue Jays' pick of outfield or infield prospects" Bottom line, it wasn't enough.
3:47pm: Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse has more. Here's his most recent tweet: "Source: 'I'd be shocked' if Phillies reverse course and include Happ [and] Drabek for Halladay. But [second] source [says] Blue Jays 'got to' have both."
3:08pm: ESPN's Jayson Stark reports the Blue Jays have presented similar proposals (or lists of desired prospects) to the Dodgers and Angels. "The ball is in their court," as Toronto GM J.P. Ricciardi said Friday.
2:40pm: Jeff Blair of the Toronto Globe and Mail heard from a Jays scout that "there's one big team yet to make a play for Doc." Blair hints that one "big team" might be the Red Sox.
1:04pm: According to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian, the Phillies have formally rejected the Blue Jays' proposal. Philadelphia is reportedly opposed to giving up both Drabek and Happ.
12:43pm: Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi at FOX Sports are reporting that the Angels have "intensified their bid" for Halladay. The Jays are said to be asking for one player from the Halos' major-league roster and "another who could make an impact in 2010."
Additionally, Jays officials are said believe Halladay's past two brilliant outings make their recent offers "reasonable." Sources don't believe a deal will be completed this weekend.
10:46am: Jayson Stark at ESPN says that the Phillies are now balking at the Blue Jays' asking price, which was formally presented Thursday as J.A. Happ, Kyle Drabek and Dominic Brown. It's believed they're hoping to substitute Carlos Carrasco for one of Happ or Drabek, particularly Drabek.
9:25am: Talks might be heating up. Jon Heyman at SI says "there's no way he stays" with the Blue Jays, as discussions with the Phils have become "intense." MLB.com's Jordan Bastian saw Halladay emerge from the clubhouse in uniform, though, so nothing's imminent for now.
3:30am: Check out the latest from Jim Salisbury of the Philadelphia Inquirer. He says that while the Jays want Drabek, Happ, and Brown for Halladay, they did send assistant GM Tony LaCava to watch Phils prospect Carlos Carrasco pitch.
Salisbury adds that the Phillies have interest in Cliff Lee, Erik Bedard, and Jarrod Washburn as backup plans, and will scout Lee Sunday.
12:20am: We learned yesterday that Toronto GM J.P. Ricciardi is in serious discussions with four teams about ace pitcher Roy Halladay. The Phillies are known to be the favorite. A piece of info to kick off the Saturday post from Jeff Blair of the Globe and Mail:
Know this: Halladay has told people that the Phillies are his preferred choice if he were to be traded. The Blue Jays want pitchers J.A. Happ and Kyle Drabek and one of two outfield prospects: Michael Taylor or Dominic Brown.
That's important, given Halladay's full no-trade clause. Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports agree that Halladay would approve a trade to Philly.
The Phillies and Yankees were in Toronto last night scouting Halladay's gem against the Rays, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. Rosenthal and Morosi say "Ricciardi has yet to engage" the Yanks in trade talks though.
Despite the rumors, Doc told Bastian and other reporters after the game he feels like he's going to remain a Blue Jay. He doesn't feel the urgency for a trade on his or the team's part. Halladay also clarified his stance on free agency, for which he's eligible after the 2010 season.
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A gaggle of links for your Thursday evening reading pleasure…
- In response to someone mentioning the Yunel Escobar-Matt Holliday rumors, MLB.com's Mark Bowman says "There is zero truth to those Escobar rumors. The Braves have NO and I repeat no intention to move him. Believe me, if they move him, it will simply be a deal that they simply can't refuse and that wouldn't include anything involving Holliday."
- Tom Krasovic notes that Jake Peavy is out of his walking boot, and is ready to begin "ramping it up."
- David Lennon of Newsday says that earlier today Mets GM Omar Minaya twice mentioned "that he talked with five or six teams today."
- Joe Strauss of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch says that the Cardinals may search for starting pitching if Todd Wellemeyer doesn't show more consistency over his next 2-3 starts.
- Scott Lauber of The News Journal notes that the Phillies promoted one of their best prospects, outfielder Michael Taylor, to Triple-A. He speculates that Taylor may best serve the club as trade bait, considering all three of their regular outfielders were All Stars.
- When asked who the best prospect was if matched up head to head, Baseball America's Jim Callis said he'd go with Bryce Harper over Justin Upton, citing Harper's advantage in power.
- MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports that the Reds gave Venezuelan shortstop Humberto Valor a $690k bonus. Valor signed with Cincinnati earlier this month.
- David Villavicencio of MLB.com mentions that the Marlins have signed eight of their first ten draft picks. First rounder Chad James remains unsigned, however.
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Stark On Lee, DeRosa, Phillies, Rays, Beltre
Jayson Stark of ESPN.com calls this one of the slowest-moving trade markets in a while, but provides lots of rumors anyways:
- Teams are making introductory calls now to set the tone for the next five weeks.
- One official looking to add a reliever says no one is available.
- With so few teams willing to part with players, sellers are asking for a lot.
- The Brewers, Dodgers, Phillies and Mets are among the teams to call about Cliff Lee. The Indians would still have to be overwhelmed to part with him.
- The Cubs have considered trying to reacquire Mark DeRosa.
- They've also done some preliminary searching for a bat, but they're not sure where they'd play a new hitter so that gives the versatile DeRosa extra appeal.
- Stark's heard nothing to suggest Bobby Valentine will end up managing the Nationals.
- The Phillies have given indications that they'd part with Michael Taylor and/or Jason Donald in a deal for a top starter.
- However, they won't listen on these players: Dominic Brown, Lou Marson, Kyle Drabek, Jason Knapp, Carlos Carrasco and Antonio Bastardo.
- Doug Davis and Ian Snell aren't Phillies targets.
- The Rays are looking for long-term upgrades. They'd like to acquire "the next J.P. Howell."
- They're asking about young corner outfielders, rather than Jermaine Dye types.
- Pedro Martinez still wants a $5MM salary (prorated) plus incentives, so don't expect him to sign soon.
- The Reds have the best minor leaguers in the division and some could become trade chips.
- The Mets checked in on Garrett Atkins.
- Tony Reagins believes 2009 free agent Vladimir Guerrero can still hit.
- At least one scout can't imagine Adrian Beltre being traded. Makes sense, given his shoulder injury and contract.
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