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PAWTUCKET – Sprinkle in a few more spotless outings on top of the 1-2-3 sixth inning Andrew Bailey tossed for the PawSox Wednesday night and it's hard not to imagine him returning at some point during Boston's 10-game, three-city road trip, which gets under Thursday night in Cleveland.
The question is what capacity will Bailey serve upon joining the Red Sox. Will he close games – the primary reason why Boston general manager Ben Cherington acquired the 28-year-old in the first place – or serve as a bridge to Alfredo Aceves, the current incumbent?
"It's not important if I close this year. I just want to help the team and achieve that goal of getting to the playoffs. Wherever they see fit is what I'm going to do," said Bailey, who needed just 11 pitches and eight strikes to retire the Syracuse Chiefs.
A two-time American League All-Star, Bailey struck out one while topping out at 94 miles per hour.
"Right now we've got to win ballgames and I think everyone knows that," Bailey continued. "Obviously closing is what I love doing, but pitching in the big leagues is the ultimate goal."
Bailey, who saved 75 games in three seasons with Oakland, touched upon the job Aceves has done this season in his four-month absence. The former A.L. Rookie of the Year went down with a right thumb injury just prior to the start of the regular season, an unfortunate break that resulted in Boston turning to Aceves after he had lost out on a spot in the starting rotation.
Despite possessing a 4.21 ERA, Aceves is presently tied for fifth in the A.L. in saves with 23.
"They threw him (Aceves) in there and he's done fine," said Bailey. "I don't think you can expect too much more out of him. He's done a fabulous job in that role and is a guy who can go out and throw multiple innings. There are not enough good things you can say about what 'Ace' has done."
The Andrew Bailey that took the mound at McCoy Stadium is the result of a pitcher who's been forced to build up arm strength on the fly. Bailey was not permitted to even pick up a baseball while rehabbing his thumb. Once he was given the green light, it's been full speed ahead in a vehement attempt to play catch-up.
"It's any injury where you really can't do anything with your arm for a while," Bailey explained. "It's like having to do a whole off-season throwing program again. Starting from zero once you're healthy has been most frustrating part.
That said, Bailey says there are no issues with the thumb.
"The ball's feeling good coming out of my hand, but there's different milestones you've got to achieve before you can get back to the big leagues," Bailey said. "Once you're there, the training wheels are off and you've got to be ready every single day. Unfortunately it does take some time when you miss a lot of time like I have, but we're heading in the right direction."
Bailey will pitch again for the PawSox on Thursday in a still-to-be determined role. He's yet to come into a game in the middle of an inning while closing is another threshold he's yet to cross.
"The end goal is the big leagues and hopefully that's soon," Bailey said. "I've missed so much time."


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Ghana defender Samuel Inkoom helps Platanias' league survival on final day
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Ghana defender Samuel Inkoom has been successful in his bid to help Platanias retain their top flight status after helping the side to a crucial goalless draw against Panionios in the final game of the season.
The right back was in full time action as the Red Shamrock clinched a vital away point to finish two places above the drop zone.
Inkoom has been revived since joining the Greek club on loan from FC Dnipro during the winter transfer period.
The ex FC Basel man managed 15 appearances for Platanias to boost his chances of making the Black Stars squad for the 2014 World Cup.
He will however revert to his parent club – Dnipro – after the expiration of his loan stint in Greece.

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STERLING, Colo. (AP) - Marijuana's square cousin, industrial hemp, has come out of the black market and is now legal for farmers to cultivate, opening up a lucrative market. That was the idea, anyway.
Would-be hemp farmers are having mixed success navigating red tape on everything from seed acquisition to processing the plant. Farmers and regulators agree it will take years before there's a viable market for hemp.
Hemp is prized for oils, seeds and fiber. But its production was prohibited for decades because the plant can be manipulated to enhance a psychoactive chemical making the drug marijuana.
The new Farm Bill ended decades of required federal permission to raise hemp, but only with state permission.
Colorado and Kentucky are forging ahead, but have struggled to get their hemp industries up and running.
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Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon comments on GP workforce figures published today by ISD Scotland.
The figures show that the total number of GPs increased to 4,937 in 2011 from 4456, since the introduction of the General Medical Services contract in 2004 (an increase of 10.8 per cent). This is also an increase from 2010 where there was 4,917. The increase from 2006 is 7.4 per cent, increasing from 4,596.
Ms Sturgeon said:
"Our NHS is currently in a period of transition - the balance of care is shifting towards community settings and hospital stays are becoming shorter. GPs are a very important part of this work and it is good news that the number of GPs practicing across Scotland is continuing to increase.
"GPs are often the first point of call for many patients and are ideally placed to help address Scotland's health's priorities. This increase will help deliver improvements in primary medical services for the people of Scotland.
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The Lewis County Public Health Agency was notified Tuesday by the state Department of Health that the skunk had tested positive for the disease.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers is showing its support for a same-sex marriage lawsuit on its way to a Florida Federal Court.
The church held a public witness event Sunday afternoon to show their support for same-sex marriage lawsuits.
One of the lawsuits, filed by six Miami same-sex couples and Equality Florida, argues it's unconstitutional for Florida to deny same-sex marriage.
"It's not asking for additional rights or speical rights," says Ken Shelin of Equality Florida. "It's all about having the same rights everybody else has."
According to Equality Florida, 44 percent of Americans now live in a jurisdiction where same-sex marriage is legal. 57 percent of Floridians say they support same-sex marriage.
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Long Distance DnD
Would you play Dungeons and Dragons, or other tabletop games with friends that live far away? It is possible, but requires effort. Here are a number of ideas and technologies that will help you along the way.
My private D&D group is separate by a significant distance. If I were to host a game, some of my players would have to drive two hours in one direction. Normally, we meet in a compromised location that is about one hour from everyone, but even that is difficult. As we age, and life gets in the way, it will only become harder when we all start having kids.
At my friendly local game shop (FLGS), I gamed with a player who was almost completely blind. From this experience, I realized that you don't need miniatures, maps, or even dice to play. The imagery conjured from eloquent descriptions of the fantasy world is all that one needs to play. This idea hearkens back to the very origins of dungeons and dragons. It is, ultimately, the root of all roleplaying games.
I was recently reminded of the power of description when I began watching the RPG themed mini-series "GOLD". In the show, the actors play a game called "Goblins and Gold", which is similar to Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, etc. Except in the show, Goblins and Gold is a professional sport (like Starcraft is in Korea). If you watch a few episodes, you'll hear some lovely, dramatic, and powerful game master descriptions of the fantasy world.
The Big Storm
We schedule our private games weeks in advance due to travel requirements and busy schedules. Just prior to one of our games, there was a snowstorm, and one of my players was unable to attend. Reflecting back on the blind player, and having listened in on many a conference call in the corporate world, I thought, "Why not just call in?" And that's what we did.
Speakerphone DnD
I knew what the encounters were going to be, so I scanned in sketches of the maps, edited out my DM notes, and assembled pictures of the monsters. I zipped up a tidy package of files and emailed them to the stranded player. He called in, and we had him on speakerphone for several hours. At certain times, I instructed him to open specific files, and he was able to listen to my descriptions of what was going on. It worked out pretty well, but I don't think this method can accommodate more than one remote player.
Skype & Webcam D&D
At our next session, a different player was unable to attend due to childcare responsibilities. However, he was available at a certain time in the evening after putting his baby to bed. Just in case there were problems with the audio or video feeds, I prepared the same kinds of files as I had for the speakerphone DnD method, but fortunately they weren't needed.
After a few minutes of technical difficulty, he was able to see and hear us, and we could see and hear him. Due to the position and quality of the camera, however, it was difficult for him to see the battle board, so listening to my descriptions was still critical. At times it was hard for him to listen because too many people were talking at once, but all in all it worked out pretty well.
Even though I trust him, it was also nice that we could see his dice rolls on camera. Especially when he rolled a 20 at an important juncture. Although this method was an improvement, it is difficult to accommodate more than one player this way.
RPG Tools
In the search for better ways to accommodate remote dungeons and dragons play, one of my players recommended RPG Tools. These tools are free, and they can take remote play to a whole new level. These tools do require the game master to invest a lot more time up front to build elements into the system. I've heard it is possible to run games "on the fly" with these tools once you become proficient enough, but I have my doubts. Nonetheless, this tool set opens the door for some incredible combinations of technology.
Advanced Remote Play
If you have a technically savvy game master or players, more advanced options may be feasible. Here are a few demonstrations of high-tech D&D solutions:
- http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1339130
- http://yfrog.com/1qgyhwj and http://yfrog.com/e7r5oj
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n94E3IeBquY and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXsFNPO_gUM
A dream of the Future
Will Wizards of the Coast ever embrace the idea of remote Dungeons and Dragons play? Certainly Dungeons and Dragons Online is a small step in this direction, but as an MMO with a preset game world, it is not a means by which players and game masters are free to explore their own fantasy universe.
I dream of elegant software that will seamlessly connect players across the globe. Software that empowers game masters to develop worlds so easily that they may run games with little or no preparation. If the DM isn't feeling creative, or doesn't have time to prepare, simply load a preset module into the system and run it. But of course, the DM would be given options to run the module as is, or modify it the fly as well.
I dream of public play accounts with certified remote game masters, meaningful player history, player rankings/scoring, and more formal competitions. A full-blown RPG battlenet. I dream of a technological revolution. As silly as it might sound– an age of virtual tabletop gaming… (not to be confused with video games).
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Do you think these dreams will ever become a reality? Have you tried any of these high-tech gaming setups? What methods do you use to accommodate remote play?


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The researchers conducted a trial in controlled laboratory conditions on a rooftop in central London at the Gro-dome facility at Imperial's South Kensington Campus. They cultivated some willows at an angle of 45 degrees, and looked for any genetic differences between these plants and those allowed to grow naturally straight upwards.
The team then looked for the same effect with willows growing in natural conditions on Orkney Island, off the northern-most coast of Scotland, where winds are regularly so strong that the trees are constantly bent over at severe angles. Their measurements confirmed that the willows here could release five times more sugar than identical trees grown in more sheltered conditions at Rothamsted Research in the south of the UK.
Dr Angela Karp at Rothamsted Research who leads the BBSRC-funded BSBEC-BioMASS project said "We are very excited about these results because they show that some willows respond more to environmental stresses, such as strong winds, by changing the composition of their wood in ways that are useful to us. As breeders this is good news because it means we could improve willow by selecting these types from the huge diversity in our collections".
This work forms part of the BBSRC Sustainable Bioenergy Centre (BSBEC) where it is linked with other programmes aimed at improving the conversion of biomass to fuels. Coupled with work at Rothamsted Research, where the National Willow Collection is held, the new results will help scientists to grow biofuel crops in climatically challenging conditions where the options for growing food crops are limited, therefore minimising conflicts of food versus fuel.
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Policy developments
The impacts of welfare reform
Welfare reform is moving from proposals to reality. January 2012 saw the introduction of the overall capping of housing benefit payments from £250 a week for one-bedroom homes to £400 for a four-bed. In addition, as of January 2012, Local Housing Allowance levels were linked to the bottom third of rents in any area.
Evidence is emerging of the likely impact of these and other changes:
Is the Work Programme working?
A National Audit Office report published in January 2012 looked at how the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) introduced the Work Programme which, in 2011, replaced virtually all welfare to work programmes run by the DWP in England, Scotland and Wales. It offers support to unemployed people who have been claiming Jobseekers Allowance or Employment Support Allowance to help them get, and keep, jobs.
Key findings are that:
The full report is available online at www.nao.org.uk
The future of Feed in Tariffs and the Green Deal
A Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) consultation paper published in February 2012 outlines plans for a new Feed in Tariff structure as well as clarifying a number of decisions that have now been made. A tariff of 21p/kWh will take effect from 1 April 2012 for domestic-size solar panels with an eligibility date on or after 3 March 2012. Other tariff reductions apply for larger installations. DECC is consulting on a proposal that social housing, community projects and distributed energy schemes be exempt from these multi-installation tariff rates.
A series of documents about Feed in Tariffs from DECC are online at www.decc.gov.uk
In November 2011, DECC published consumer research in relation to the Green Deal and the private rented sector which identified a number of ways in which the Green Deal could be made more attractive to both private rented sector landlords and tenants. The research is online at www.decc.gov.uk
10 to look out for
1 - Resilient people, resilient planet a future worth chosing - contains 56 recommendations to put sustainable development into practice and to mainstream it into economic policy as quickly as possible. Report of the United Nations High Level Panel on global sustainability, January 2012
2 - The Housing Europe Review 2012 the nuts and bolts of European housing systems - CECODHAS, 2012
3 - Wales 2030 perspectives on the future based on a survey of Welsh businesses in the context of increasing competition from the BRIC countries - Wales Quality Centre, February 2012
4 - A vicious cycle the heavy burden of credit on low income families - Barnardos, December 2011
5 - Build to let - rethinking the use of housing benefit to help families out of temporary accommodation - New Local Government Network, December 2011
6 - Does size matter? or does culture drive value for money? - Chartered Institute of Housing, January 2012
7 - Co-operative capitalism a new economic model from the carnage of the old - Co-ops UK, 2011
8 - Does debt advice pay for landlords? Report, and accompanying toolkit for social landlords, is designed to help housing associations calculate the value of debt advice in terms of reducing rent arrears - National Housing Federation, 2011
9 - From the poor law to welfare to work what have we learned from a century of anti-poverty policies? - Smith Institute, January 2012
10 - Localism that works how housing associations make things happen - PlaceShapers Group, December 2011
Welsh Government
Climate change risk assessment
A national assessment of potential risks and opportunities from climate change facing Wales for the rest of this century has been undertaken. The main potential threats and opportunities in relation to buildings and infrastructure are identified as:
The report is online at wales.gov.uk
Silk Commission
The Silk Commission on Devolution in Wales was launched by Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan on 11 October 2011. The independent Commission has been established to review the present financial and constitutional arrangements in Wales. The first phase of its gathering of evidence focusing on Wales fiscal future ended in early February 2012 and the Commission is due to report on this element by autumn 2012.
More information about the Silk Commission including evidence submitted by a range of organisations is online at commissionondevolutioninwales
Supplementary Budget
Early February 2012 saw the Welsh Government supplementary budget which included a decision to transfer £97 million from revenue to capital with housing being one of the areas to benefit. £3 million has been allocated to support disabled facility adaptations to social rented housing and £18.1million to increase the supply and choice of housing, of which £8.9 million will fund housing schemes through the provision of Social Housing Grant.
The Supplementary Budget is online at new.wales.gov.uk
Current Welsh Government consultation papers include:
Welsh Government consultation papers are online at new.wales.gov.uk
Package of support for armed forces
In November 2011, the Welsh Government have published a document outlining the package of support available the armed forces community in Wales which draws on The Armed Forces Covenant: Today and Tomorrow. On housing, the document notes:
The document is online at new.wales.gov.uk
Building regulations
From 31 December 2011, responsibility for building regulations transferred wholly to the Welsh Government.
Welsh Ministers aim to reduce carbon emissions by 55% improvement on 2006 requirements for new homes by April 2013. In order to do so, ministers are undertaking a review of Schedule 1 Part L to the Building Regulations 2010 which relates to the conservation of fuel and power. The Environment Minister is expected to consult on these proposals in March 2012.
Minister for Environment, John Griffiths, has also announced the appointment of eight members for the Building Regulations Advisory Committee for Wales.
More information is online here www.wales.gov.uk
£5 million for empty homes
From April 2012, a new £5 million Houses to Homes Recyclable Loans Fund will enable local authorities to offer loans to landlords to renovate empty run-down residential properties and return them to use as homes for sale or rent. Landlords will repay the interest-free loan by a fixed period, recycling the money into further loans to bring more properties back into use as homes.
Review of regeneration policy
Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage, Huw Lewis has announced a review of regeneration policy which will consider the Welsh Governments current policy, in particular the Regeneration Area approach, and a future direction for regeneration in Wales. The Minister indicated that he would set out his future regeneration priorities following the review in early 2013.
New era for council housing in Cardiff
Council housing in Cardiff is about to enter a new chapter with £33 million being allocated to build new council housing over the next five years on council-owned brownfield sites across the city. The Housing Partnering project will deliver 1,000 new homes in the city with around 400 of the homes allocated as affordable homes to rent. It is estimated that these plans will support 250 jobs and be a significant boost to the local economy.
WHQS update
The result of the stock transfer ballot in Caerphilly was announced on 17 February 2012. Nearly 67% of tenants voted, with 65.2% voting no to a transfer to Castell Mynydd and 34.8% voting yes.
Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage, Huw Lewis paid a visit to NPT homes to see how the WHQS improvement programme is progressing. He visited Jeanette Lord, one of the first tenants to benefit from a new kitchen and bathroom at a property in Alltywerin which she shares with her son.
As part of a range of training courses funded by Newport City Homes (NCH) and open to all NCH residents free of charge, residents recently attended the Easy Peasy DIY course. The course gave residents the opportunity to learn basic skills, including unblocking sinks and toilets, changing faulty tap washers and painting and decorating.
National Apprenticeship Week
A number of registered social landlords celebrated National Apprenticeship Week in February 2012. Pictured are from left to right apprentices at Clwyd Alyn, Cynon Housing Group, Daniel Jarvis, an apprentice with Charter Housing receiving his Outstanding Achiever 2011 award at the Newport Construction Industry awards and Mid Wales Housing.
Local tenant participation strategy update!
Most landlords have submitted their Local Tenant Participation Strategies (LTPSs) for the second round, but quite a number were given extensions for their submission and some have still to arrive. The Tenant Participation Advisory Service is assessing the LTPSs on behalf of the Welsh Government. A report on the overall assessment of LTPSs overall should be completed by the end of March 2012.
A conversation with
Beaufort Research was commissioned in September 2011 by Community Housing Cymru (CHC) to explore perceptions of the organisation in the context of members needs. The findings of the research undertaken with member registered social landlords identified high levels of satisfaction with the services provided by CHC but also identified three themes which appear to be particularly significant going forward:
In response to the findings of the research, CHC has established four task and finish groups on governance, lobbying and representation, communication and engagement with members and learning.
The report and more information about the task and finish groups is online at www.chcymru.org.uk
Direct payment pilot
The pilot of direct payments in Wales will be undertaken by Bron Afon Community Housing working with Torfaen County Borough Council and Charter Housing.
The demonstration projects will take place from June 2012 until June 2013 and will test how claimants can manage housing benefit monthly payments ahead of the introduction of Universal Credit from October 2013.
Equality Act advice
Chwarae Tegs Agile Nation project has produced a series of Equality Act factsheets can be downloaded from the Agile Nation website. They offer an overview of the Act, introduce the 9 Protected Characteristics and explain the business benefits that equality and diversity strategies can deliver.
The factsheets are available from www.agilenation.co.uk
Family intervention scheme
Charter and Solas Lasting Solutions family intervention scheme has been evaluated. The overall findings were that Lasting Solutions is achieving many positive outcomes for families and that the scheme offers exceptional value for money, offering a net rate of return on investment of 426%. The scheme has recently been granted £6,000 by NatWests Community Force Grant Scheme, following a public vote, to tackle anti-social behavior in the community.
The evaluation report is online at www.charterhousing.co.uk


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The New Jersey Turnpike Authority treated or plowed the Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway for 66 ice and snow storms in 2013, compared to 29 in 2012. Above: A sign warns drivers along the Turnpike in Edison earlier this month.
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The authority, which also runs the Garden State Parkway, spent $24.7 million to remove snow and apply salt and sand to the two highways in 2013, which is the highest amount spent since 2010, said Donna Manuelli, the authority's chief financial officer. The authority generated $1.6 billion in revenue last year, with $1.4 billion coming from tolls, she said, after delivering ...


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Rams Looking to Trade Down Again?
I think the Browns will end up trading down the Jaguars(likely drafting Blackmon at 4) forcing the Rams to either reach on a guy like Poe or trade down and try and screw over the Browns from getting Tannehill. Seattle/Miami will most certainly talk with the Rams about a trade if they miss out on Manning/Flynn.
If the Rams did trade down to say 10-15 what would their options be?
Kuechly would be a nice pick becasue they need a linebacker and Luke is a very good one.
Kendall Wright or Stephen Hill if they still wanted to get weapons for Bradford.
Maybe Jonathan Martin, Cordy Glenn, David DeCastro to beef up their dodgy offensive line. They could maybe even get Reiff in the 10-15 range.
Kirkpatrick would be one to watch as well because they definitely need a #1 corner.
I like these options for the Rams and i always like the idea of moving down when your team is rebuilding. So it would definitely make sense to move down a bit more.
Dont think Floyd would be there 10-15 IMO. The Dolphins will probably take him after losing Brandon Marshall.
Forgot about Finnegan but im pretty sure they still have a need at corner so i wouldnt rule it out.
If the Rams traded down again, the amount of draft picks they would have upcoming would honestly leave me speechless.
Rams need to come out of this with some sort of premium OT (Reiff, Adams, Martin) and a premium WR (Blackmon, Floyd or Wright). If they get to the point where they are bringing in the 5th or 6th guy at those positions then i think they lose.
I think if they can do it, in almost all cases it is a great idea. I think if Blackmon or Claiborne (maybe maybe Floyd) are at six, sitting pat and taking one of them is quite the good option. However if they aren't, they trade down and have a couple of years to infuse a TON of talent into that roster, which bodes well for them.
The Rams shouldn't trade down IMO. They have plenty of picks for the next 3 years. But the teams cupboard is bare in terms of elite talent. Not picking Trent Richardson because you have a 29 year old Steven Jackson is a bad move.
2nd - Alshon Jeffery
2nd - Stephon Gilmore or Jerel Worthy
1st - Morris Claiborne
2nd - Alshon Jeffery
2nd - Doug Martin
The only scenario where I can see a trade happening is if the Dolphins get Flynn and the Seahawks need jump ahead of the Chiefs to make sure Tannehill is theirs. If the Seahawks sign Flynn I'll just guarantee that Tannehill is there at 8 for the Dolphins because I can't see Pioli and the Chiefs parting with draft picks to move up to 6 or 7 to get ahead of the Dolphins for Tannehill. If the Dolphins get Flynn, the Seahawks definitely become a legit possibility to trade ahead of the Chiefs though, and the Rams would probably get a 1st and 2nd this year and either a 1st or 2nd next year from the Seahawks.
If the Rams get down to the 12th pick, I'd tell them to pull the trigger on the best DT/OT/CB available. There are a lot of solid receivers that they could pick up early in the 2nd round.
Also, taking Richardson at 6 would be pointless IMO, they can probably get someone in the 2nd like Miller, Martin or Wilson who wouldn't be that much of a step down. If they stay at 6 they should definitely go with Claiborne or Blackmon. One of them will definitely still be available there.
1. Colts - Andrew Luck
2. Redskins - RG3
3. Vikings - Matt Kalil
4. Browns - Justin Blackmon
5. Bucs - Morris Claiborne
only way I would like to see miami trade up is for Blackmon at this point. I would expect us to look at trading downwards instead of up.
One team taht might be playing is Seattle. Ryan Tannehill is the prize.
Miami does is the most likely landing place for RT. Jacksonville and Buffalo are possibles, and Kansas City is a fairly likely. If Seattle does not trade up their best chance for a 2014 starter is already 28 years old. The difference between #12 and #6 is less than #43, which Seattle owns.
I think it's a good chance the Bucs will take Richardson. Schiano likes to pound the ball. I hope that Cleveland takes him so we can get Claiborne instead.
It's very hard to get great corners, much easier to find backs.
1st: Claiborne
2nd: Doug Martin
That would be DYNAMITE! Doug Martin is the most complete back in the draft and compares a lot in my opinion, to Ray Rice coming out.
Claiborne could be a shut down cb, if Barber comes back, we can cut that waste in Talib.
So yeah, not sure who exactly I recommend taking, but it's not Richardson. Maybe Floyd, Poe, DeCastro.....all more likely to return the long term investment of a top 10 pick I think.
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Yesterday we had the pleasure of a visit of Grace at Daktari! Thanks to your support, she is still learning at Southern Cross School. She is trying to do her best and she has really improved in many subjects.
However, as it is her first year in practical sciences and in Afrikaans, she encounters difficulties. We did not feel that we could leave her like this, so we have found someone to help her in those subjects during extra-lessons. We know that it is a lot of pressure for her to enter a private school and to live far from her family, but she is very brave and willing.
A lot of people are involved in this project, like YOU, and Grace would like to send you a message: "I am getting used to the school environment and I have got a lot of people who care about me and support me. I am a very lucky girl to be able to enter into such a school and I am very thankful to you for giving me the chance to fulfill my dream".
Of course, we will keep you posted. Your support means a lot for us! Thank you!
Thank you all who supports and sponsored Grace. Thanks to your donation we could change Grace her future opportunities. Now she is attending Southern Cross High school and with your donations we are able to pay the gap between her bursary and the school fees. We also paid for her uniform and school supplies.
She is doing really well at school; especially science and mathematics are her strong subjects. She is learning so many new things she can't even explain. I asked her what the biggest difference is between her old school in the rural area and her new school. She answered that everybody is equal and she is treated with respect by teachers and students. The fact that she is taught in English is helping her a lot as well, compared to the local language she was struggling with. She made some really good friends and is a real teenager. Her biggest dream is still to become a forensic scientist and we will try and guide and support her all the way.
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I wanted to say 'Thank You' to everybody who is sponsoring and supporting me. I'm so blessed with everybody caring about me. I love my new school and learning a lot. I struggle a bit with Afrikaans, but I get some extra after school lessons now from Meneer Spike.I'm doing really well in my other subjects. I absolutely love maths and science and I'm learning so many new things every day.
What I like the most about my new school is that everybody is equal, not only by skin color, also for the ones who are the son or daughter of an important person, it doesn't matter. The teachers are very nice and really want us to learn. Only now I see what the differences are with my previous school, I hope I will have the opportunity to finish my school here, because I really don't want to go back. I tell all my friends and family at home, that if they work hard that they might have the same great chances as me in their future.
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"Beads are as old as mankind himself," says Glenn Vincent, CEO of Shipwreck Beads in Lacey. "Every single excavation that's ever been excavated has revealed beads. The original wheel was a bead."
Possible slight exaggerations and fantastic puns aside – "May the bead be with you," "Don't worry, bead happy," and "Have a beadiful day" were just three Glenn threw out with a warm laugh during this reporter's recent visit to the store – Shipwreck Beads truly does offer the world's largest selection of beads under one retail roof.
Opened by Glenn's parents in 1969 and originally called "Shipwreck," the space held a nautical-themed antique store that also carried a few beads. The original owners sold the company to their children – Glenn and his two sisters – in 1982, and beads quickly became the star, inspiring the name change.
The shop has grown and changed locations four times. Today's Shipwreck Beads is a sight to behold.
Miles upon miles of beads are meticulously, beautifully displayed in the massive, 22,000-square foot showroom. Anyone who crafts, sews, or creates any type of adorned item must visit Shipwreck Beads to believe it.
"We do well," Glenn says of the destination store that attracts customers in person and online from across the world. "This is an amazing experiment in insanity."
Sixty percent of the company's business comes from mail orders, via its extensive website and 1,000-page full-color glossy catalog – both created in-house. Between 200 and 400 orders ship worldwide every day.
"Our first web page went up right after Al Gore invented the web," Glenn says, laughing. "We just had two pages of trade beads, and that was a start."
Customers who sign up for Shipwreck Beads' newsletter are eligible for one of five weekly drawings for $100 gift cards.
Shipwreck Beads stocks over 17 billion beads. Yes, 17 billion. A powerful computer database and detailed inventory system keeps everything running smoothly.
Every bead sold has a part number and through computer tracking, Shipwreck Beads knows exactly how many beads of any particular style it's sold over the past decade.
"We're at 53,000 part numbers at this point," says Glenn. " There are over 137,000 locations of product in this company. On the showroom floor, there are about 97,000 locations."
"There's no place on the planet like Shipwreck Beads," says Glenn. "No presentation at all that even comes close. And there are tens of millions of beads that we could order right now. I could fill up every building in this business park."
With such a vast selection, how do Glenn and his team choose which beads to stock? "Years and years and years of experience," he says. "It's knowing the market, what people like. Colors and trends are critical."
The range of Shipwreck Beads' inventory is too gigantic to list – wander the aisles, grab the catalog, or dive into the website to see it all – but they do carry nearly every type of bead you can imagine, including Czech glass beads, seed beads, fire polished glass beads, gemstones, Swarovski cut crystals, sterling silver, and more.
They also carry pendants, jewelry-making tools and supplies, books on beading, chains, and jewelry displays. The list goes on and on.
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Customer service is king at Shipwreck Beads. The company offers its 56 full-time employees financial incentives, from sales people to "pickers," the folks who roam the massive showroom floor fulfilling online and catalog orders, before they items are packaged and shipped from one of the two cavernous "back room" areas of Shipwreck Beads.
"My joys come from seeing the success of the people who work here," says Glenn. "When someone can buy a home, it literally brings tears to my eyes."
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Visit the Shipwreck Beads website or Facebook page to stay on top of the latest happenings at this massive bead bazaar. Shop online or pop in for an all-encompassing in-person bead extravaganza.
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Jesuit Refugee Service Community Service Learning Track Facilitator Job Advertisement in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya 2014
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Description: Community Service Learning Track Facilitator (Community Development and Organization) and JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies Liaison
The position serves within newly developing pilot online tertiary education partnership between JRS and number of Jesuit Universities in the USA called Jesuit Commons – Higher Education at the Margins (JC-HEM).
The CSLT Facilitator and JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies Liaison will be responsible for the development and delivery of a 15-week (150 hrs total) training of trainers professional course in English Language Learning (ToT-ELL) for refugees and host community members in Kakuma.
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- Collaborate with a faculty member at a US Jesuit University to design curriculum for 15-week (150 hours) Training of Trainers English Language Learning CSLT
- Design lesson plans for ToT-ELL – CSLT
- Facilitate transparent and efficient recruitment process for refugees and host community members to participate in ToT-ELL – CSLT
- Carry out teaching, on-going assessment and student support for ToT-ELL – CSLT students
- Maintain M&E and detailed reporting for ToT- ELL CSLT
- Develop and maintain partnerships with UN agencies, NGOS, CBOS and other partners, for service learning component of the ToT-ELL-CSLT
- Serve as liaison for JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies students in communication with JRS administration, US based faculty members and Kakuma based team members supporting students with tutoring
- Carry out yearly individual meetings with JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies students
- Assist with recruitment, regular student meetings and special events for JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies students
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Britt Glaunsinger, a University of California, Berkeley, virologist and an assistant professor in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, has won a W. M. Keck Foundation grant, an award given to innovative young scientists in the area of biomedical research.
The grant, which totals up to $1 million over five years, will go to UC Berkeley to support Glaunsinger's work using the herpesvirus as a tool to study the inner workings of human cells.
The foundation granted five Distinguished Young Scholars in Medical Research awards this year. Officials at the W. M. Keck Foundation, which supports pioneering medical research, announced the winners on July 28.
"Over the past decade, Keck Young Scholars have consistently produced high-impact research and have advanced to become some of the most prominent scientists in their respective fields," said Robert A. Day, chairman and chief executive officer of the W. M. Keck Foundation, in a prepared statement. "We are proud to have helped jump-start the careers of some of our nation's research leaders and are very pleased to support a new group of young scholars who we believe have the same potential."
Glaunsinger said she is ecstatic to be a recipient. "The great thing about the award is that they are funding ideas that might be too risky for other grant agencies. It allows you to pursue unconventional avenues and get at questions we wouldn't normally be able to ask without this funding," she said. "This pretty much made my year."
Glaunsinger will use the grant money for innovative experiments using the herpesvirus to probe how our cells regulate their RNA. The virus uses a mysterious trick to evade the immune response: It destroys all the RNA inside every cell it infects. Glaunsinger's research group has identified the key viral protein involved in the widespread destruction, but no one yet understands how it works.
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Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott says the Five Points district remains a safe place, even in the wake of a shooting over the weekend.
Scott called the news conference Monday afternoon to talk about the incident. He also released a portion of video captured by surveillance cameras set up in the area, which he says were critical to helping officers make an arrest.
Around 2 a.m. Saturday, police say 18-year-old Shiquan Cwiklinski fired shots at a Columbia police officer.
Scott says there was a fight inside The Library, a Five Points club on Harden Street. He says Cwiklinski went to his car, grabbed a gun, and fired at the officer, who was taking one of Cwiklinski's friends into custody.
"That within itself shows a lack and disregard for life of any kind," Scott says. "He [Cwiklinski made the shots and then walked around like he was one of the partygoers, like he had done nothing wrong,"
About six shots were fired, but no one was hurt. Cwiklinski was arrested Sunday.
Cwiklinski, according to Scott, was already free on a charge of attempted murder. The chief says he has spoken with Fifth District Solicitor Dan Johnson about getting Cwiklinski's bond revoked.
"The Library" opened in 2009, and Scott says he's had concerns about the establishment.
"The Library has become a problem in the Five Points area, I've made that very vocal to theFive Points Association," Scott said. "We're not having these problems with other clubs in theFive Points Area."
Scott said he intends to meet with the manager of the club.
In the video Scott released, people can be seen running as soon as the shots are fired. What Scott wants people to see, however, is that his officers were racing toward the source of the shots.
"I wanted you to see the police response, I wanted you to see the police reaction," he said.
He said he's tired of the criticism that his officers are there just sitting around the area. He says when people see the police cars in the Exxon station parking lot, that's because the officers are patroling on foot. He says there are 20 officers in the area at night.
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Diversity in Biomedical Research Council
Building a diverse and inclusive group of leaders, faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students, and staff at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and its community of affiliated hospitals is central to the School's mission of advancing science and medicine through excellence in research and patient care. As part of the large effort to achieve this goal, the School established the Diversity in Biomedical Research Council (DBRC) in 2008 to promote diversity in biomedical research.
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You can get fresh local produce to freeze or can at home at the LaRue County Farmers Market. Local producers will be set up from noon to about 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 and July 3 at a new location. They will be off U.S. 31-E next to the Lincoln Jamboree in the parking lot of the old Wrolen Pin restaurant. They will also have food to sell such as grilled burgers, corn and potatoes. So come out and support local food producers.
Extension celebrates 100 years of food preservation
With summer underway and temperatures rising, everyone is heading outdoors for some fun in the sun. However, it is important to remember some basic safety guidelines to protect our families. Extra attention should be paid to those who are especially susceptible to heat, including young children, the elderly, and those with health conditions such as asthma or high blood pressure. With common sense and the following precautions, families can remain safe and comfortable all summer long.
Several hay fires have already occurred this year, and growers should be aware of the potential for additional ones. When hay is baled too wet, hay or barn fires can occur.
However, hay fires can generally be prevented if hay is baled at appropriate moisture and the temperature of recently baled hay monitored.
Hay usually will go through a heating phase within one to two weeks after baling. During this time, hay should be monitored to ensure it does not reach temperatures that can damage the hay or lead to spontaneous combustion (fire).
The column, Work Matters, is a project of the Lincoln Trail Workforce Investment Board. It is devoted to exploring workforce quality and economic development issues in the region.
As a small business owner, I learned many years ago that my success is dependent on a team of loyal, skilled employees. Ask any large employer, and they'll tell you the same. A business can't exist, a profit can't be made and an economy can't thrive without skilled employees.
It's seems like summer is jam-packed with activity – kids' sporting events, family cookouts, swimming, and vacations. How do you fit in all the yard work that comes with owning a home? Is it OK to take shortcuts? Think about this: More than 100,000 people seek medical treatment each year for injuries caused by lawnmowers, trimmers, fertilizers and pesticides. Instead of rushing through your summertime chores, keep the following tips in mind to ensure safety all summer long.
• Never start the mower indoors.
The LaRue County Extension office has a variety of free publications on home canning and freezing. Stop by at 807 Old Elizabethtown Road in Hodgenville or call our office (270-358-3401) for a copy of any of our titles such as home canning basics; jams and jellies; vegetables; tomato products and salsa; and pickled and fermented foods.
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My husband Bud and I were working in the back yard last week, when a minivan pulled into the driveway.
A dark-skinned man got out and started talking – in broken English – to Bud. The only word I could understand was "Gord."
More men got out of the van and walked around the house until finally, five of them were chattering at us.
Ah... Facebook! The place we all go to keep tabs on our friends, enjoy seeing pictures of family, crush candy and, of course, threaten each other. Whether you're a liberal, a conservative or just someone who doesn't quite have grammar mastered, you've probably had an angry tirade against you show up on your newsfeed sometime this week or, let's face it, you might have posted some yourself.
Congratulations to the recent LaRue County High School graduates.
More importantly, congratulations to graduates' parents. Your child's diploma belongs just as much to you as it does to them. You spent 18 years packing lunches, helping them with homework, and serving as your child's personal chauffeur as you carted them to school, sports practices, and back home again.
Many things have changed since the day I graduated only two years ago from LaRue County High School. Most notably is that graduation is now held outside on the football field – something that graduating seniors pushed for – for many years. Apparently, I graduated only one year too early, because the very next year, they moved graduation to the football field – making us the last class to have graduated in the gym (so far).
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April 2014
Quick Hits: Towles, Braves, Prospects
There have been 23 perfect games in Major League history and 16 instances of a player hitting four home runs in one game, and both of these rare baseball events have taken place on April 30. White Sox right-hander Charlie Robertson threw a perfecto against the Tigers on this day in 1922; 39 years later, the legendary Willie Mays homered four times as part of a 14-4 Giants rout of the Braves. Incredibly, there have been two other instances of a four-homer game and a perfect game on the same day — July 18 (Pat Seerey in 1948 and David Cone in 1999) and May 8 (Josh Hamilton in 2012 and Catfish Hunter in 1968).
Here's some news from around the majors as we head into May…
- J.R. Towles is fully recovered from a home plate collision that ended his 2013 season and is receiving some interest from Major League teams, MLBTR's Zach Links reports (Twitter links). Considered a top-55 prospect headed into the 2008 season, Towles hit .187/.267/.315 in 484 PA with the Astros from 2007-11. The catcher spent 2012-13 playing for the Triple-A affiliates of the Twins, Dodgers and Cardinals, and is currently hitting well for the independent Bridgeport Bluefish.
- Three years ago, Jason Heyward was seen as the Braves' signature star of the future while Freddie Freeman was projected to have a more modest ceiling, Sports Illustrated's Ben Reiter writes. Now, Freeman is emerging as one of the game's best first basemen while Heyward has yet to truly break through thanks to both injuries and a hole in his swing. Reflecting how the two players have switched roles, the Braves only locked Heyward up to a two-year commitment during their offseason extension frenzy, while Freeman was given an eight-year, $135MM contract.
- In an Insider-only piece for ESPN.com, Jim Bowden looks at seven top prospects who could be making their Major League debuts sometime this season.
- Fortitude is a quality that every scout wants to see in a pitcher, yet it's one of those intangibles that is hard to both identify or even define, Jason Parks of Baseball Prospectus writes.
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AL Notes: Abreu, Carbonell, Astros, Baker
2014 looked like a rebuilding year for the White Sox, but with Jose Abreu bursting onto the scene to become a star power bat, could the Pale Hose contend this season? GM Rick Hahn told reporters (including CSN Chicago's Dan Hayes and MLB.com's Scott Merkin) that "it really is a balancing act. You don't want to pass on a chance to win. They are sacred. At the same time, this is a long-term proposition we are trying to build here, sustain over an extended period, and we don't want to hamper our ability to do that." It's still too early in the season to make "short-sighted" moves, Hahn said, yet if the Sox are in the race in a couple of months, the team will re-evaluate its goals for the season.
Here's some more from around the junior circuit…
- White Sox executive VP Kenny Williams talked to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times about his experience scouting Abreu and then his discussions with owner Jerry Reinsdorf about raising the club's bid for the heavily-courted slugger. It was Reinsdorf, Williams said, who actually endorsed paying more for Abreu. The extra push seems to have paid off, judging by Abreu's huge April performance.
- The Yankees are interested in Cuban outfielder Daniel Carbonell, according to media outlet Diario de Cuba (hat tip to Mike Axisa of River Ave Blues). The Yankees scouted Carbonell during a February workout. The switch-hitting 23-year-old is a free agent and can be signed for any price as long as he signs before July 2.
- Astros amateur scouting director Mike Elias discusses his team's scouting process, current top prospects and the upcoming 2014 amateur draft with Sportsnet.ca's Ben Nicholson-Smith.
- It looks like Scott Baker will indeed stay with the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate, sources tells Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish (Twitter link). Cotillo previously reported that Baker would only use his May 1 opt-out clause if he could find a Major League deal with another team, and the White Sox and Indians had some interest in Baker's services.
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Blue Jays Notes: Stroman, Pearce, Buehrle
The bullpen was one of the Blue Jays' few strengths in 2013 and yet the relief corps has gotten off to a terrible start this year, Sportsnet.ca's Shi Davidi writes. Last night's blowup against the Royals was only the latest in a series of late-game meltdowns for the bullpen, which has a cumulative 5.08 ERA that ranks as the third-worst in the majors. Here's some more news from Toronto…
- Cubs scout Dave Littlefield was in Buffalo last night to watch Marcus Stroman's six no-hit innings for the Triple-A Bisons, Davidi reports. Chicago reportedly asked for both Stroman and Aaron Sanchez as part of a trade package for Jeff Samardzija in the offseason, a deal that the Jays rejected out of hand. Littlefield's presence could indicate a continued interest on the Cubs' behalf or, as Davidi notes, simple due diligence.
- Steve Pearce turned down the Jays' waiver claim on his services in order to return to the Orioles because he could receive everyday playing time in Baltimore, according to Davidi. Pearce will likely receive regular work at first base for the O's while Chris Davis is out with an oblique injury. The Blue Jays were looking at Pearce to start against left-handers as part of a DH platoon with Adam Lind.
- If the Jays aren't in contention by midseason, Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star notes that Mark Buehrle would likely have the most trade value of any Blue Jays starting pitcher. The veteran southpaw has been the Jays' best starter in 2014 and, as Griffin notes, Buehrle's consistent track record means that a trade partner knows exactly what they're getting. Moving Buehrle would also free up payroll space for the Jays — he is owed approximately $15MM over the rest of 2014 and is owed $19MM in 2015.
- Also from Griffin's piece, he interviews Jays assistant GM Tony LaCava about several prospects at all levels of Toronto's minor league system.
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Minor Moves: Matt Langwell, Tomo Ohka
Here are Wednesday's minor moves from around the league…
- Right-hander Matt Langwell has signed with the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League, MLB Daily Dish's Chris Cotillo reports (Twitter link). Langwell made his Major League debut in 2013, posting a 5.14 ERA, 7.7 K/9 and 1.71 K/BB rate in 14 relief innings with the Indians and Diamondbacks. He made the move from Cleveland to Arizona as the player to be named later in the Jason Kubel trade. Langwell, who turns 28 next week, was originally the Tribe's 11th-round pick in the 2008 amateur draft.
- Right-hander Tomo Ohka, who was released by the Blue Jays at the end of Spring Training, has signed with the Atlantic League's Bridgeport Bluefish, reports Chris Cotillo (via Twitter). The 38-year-old right-hander spent parts of 10 seasons in the Majors, most recently with the Indians in 2009. In his big league career, the Japanese hurler posted a 4.26 ERA with 5.0 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9 in 1070 innings. Back in February, Ohka spoke with the Toronto Star about his late adoption of a knuckleball to attempt to revive his career and return to the Majors. He'll now try to parlay a strong showing with the Bluefish into a look from a big league club.
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Brewers Notes: Wang, K-Rod, Offseason
The injury-riddled Brewers may have suffered another knock today when Matt Garza was removed from today's 9-3 loss to the Cardinals. Garza suffered a bruised right thumb while batting in the top half of the fourth inning, and came out of the game after facing one batter in the bottom of the fourth. With Ryan Braun, Jean Segura, Aramis Ramirez and now Garza all facing nagging injuries and the bullpen piling up appearances, some roster moves may be in order for the Crew, as you'll read in this edition of Brewers Notes…
- Rule 5 draft pick Wei-Chung Wang could be the odd man out if the club calls up a fresh bullpen arm, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Wang has a 15.00 ERA over six innings of work, and he made only his fourth appearance of the season in today's game. Manager Ron Roenicke hinted that his club wouldn't put a player on the DL in order to call up a reliever, though that didn't necessarily mean they were giving up on Wang. The Brewers would have to offer Wang back to the Pirates for $25K if he isn't on Milwaukee's 25-man roster for the entire season.
- Francisco Rodriguez always had a return to the Brewers on his mind when testing the free agent market last winter, the closer tells MLB.com's Tracy Ringolsby. "I had two or three offers before the Brewers, but I told my agent to wait and see what the Brewers decided to do," Rodriguez said. "As soon as their offer came, I said, 'I want to take it. It's where I want to be.' "
- Despite today's loss, the Brewers still have the best record in baseball at 20-8, and Grantland's Jonah Keri examines how the club has rebounded from a poor 2013 thanks to better health and improvement in virtually all areas. GM Doug Melvin cited the Brewers' core of young talent getting a chance to play last season as a big reason why this year's club has gotten off to such a strong start.
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NL Central Notes: Samardzija, Polanco, DeJesus
Homer Bailey's extension with the Reds could have a ripple effect within the NL Central, as Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times believes Bailey's six-year, $105MM deal greatly exceeded a five-year extension offer the Cubs made to Jeff Samardzija. It has been widely speculated that Samardzija will be traded or leave in free agency rather than remain a Cub, though Bailey himself isn't so sure. "I think the Cubs will spend money where they feel like it's needed," Bailey said. "And maybe it will be Samardzija. We don't know that. The Cubs might be playing a bluff card. That's part of going into a negotiation, too. There's so many strategies."
Here's the latest from around the division…
- If the Pirates are really keeping Gregory Polanco at Triple-A to keep him from reaching Super Two status, it's a lose-lose situation for all parties, Travis Sawchik of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review writes. Ownership could save money on Polanco's future arbitration years, but Sawchik makes the point that those savings could cost the Bucs a playoff berth (and playoff revenue) this year since the Pirates need Polanco's bat.
- Polanco's Triple-A dominance could be hurting him in some respects, MLB.com's Tom Singer opines, as the Pirates might be waiting to see how Polanco deals with adversity before calling him up to the Major League level.
- Polanco's situation is detailed by ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, and one scout had high praise for the young outfielder. Polanco was called "as close to the perfect player as you can get" and the scout described him as "Dave Parker with more speed, and Darryl Strawberry without the off-field baggage."
- Unlike former teammate Matt Garza, David DeJesus didn't necessarily feel relieved to be traded from the Cubs last summer, the outfielder tells CSN Chicago's Patrick Mooney. DeJesus still has a house in the Chicago suburbs and enjoyed his time in Wrigleyville, but the Cubs' continual moving of veterans could harm the club's youth movement. "Young guys have to follow leadership. I followed Mike Sweeney," DeJesus said. "You learn how to be a professional at that time. When they keep losing those guys, it's going to be tougher. They're going to have to grow up real quickly."
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A.J. Griffin Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
WEDNESDAY: Griffin's surgery took place today, according to the Athletics' official Twitter feed.
TUESDAY: Griffin will, in fact, have Tommy John surgery, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman tweets.
FRIDAY 7:12pm: "No decision on the next course of treatment will be finalized" until Dr. Mehlhoff sees Griffin on Tuesday, A's assistant GM David Forst tells Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle (Twitter link).
6:28pm: Athletics righty A.J. Griffin will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, a source tells Joe Stiglich of CSNBayArea.com. An elbow issue first cropped up for the 26-year-old pitcher in March, and word came from A's manager Bob Melvin this week that Griffin would visit Houston-area specialist Dr. Thomas Mehlhoff on Tuesday for a second opinion.
Griffin provided 200 innings of 3.83 ball as a member of the A's rotation last year. The A's had already lost Jarrod Parker to Tommy John in March. The A's seemed to have a surplus of starting pitching when they reached an agreement with Scott Kazmir in December, but attrition has taken its toll. Nonetheless, Oakland's 2.74 rotation ERA ranks first in the American League this year. The group is comprised of Kazmir, Sonny Gray, Dan Straily, Tommy Milone, and the surprising Jesse Chavez. The A's may still be compelled to add to their starting pitching depth as the summer wears on.
In an ESPN article today, Jayson Stark addressed this year's Tommy John epidemic, of which Griffin appears to be the 17th victim.
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Dodgers Notes: Olivo, Outfield, League
The Dodgers today announced that they've selected the contract of catcher Miguel Olivo and promoted him to the big league club, optioning Tim Federowicz to Triple-A to clear room on the 25-man roster. To make room on the 40-man roster, Chad Billinglsey was placed on the 60-day DL. Olivo hit well in a very small sample at Triple-A after signing a minor league deal with the Dodgers this offseason, slashing .390/.438/.661 in 64 PAs. Here are a couple more Dodgers notes as the team hopes to squeeze in a three-game set with the Twins despite some poor weather in Minneapolis…
- In an ESPN Insider piece, Jim Bowden writes the Dodgers must trade one of their outfielders prior to the trade deadline and another in the offseason to clear room for Joc Pederson, who is ready for big league action. Bowden goes through each player's contract before concluding that he'd first look to move Andre Ethier and then Carl Crawford, noting that a trade of either would require the Dodgers to eat significant amounts of salary. Pederson is batting .393/.491/.628 through his first 114 plate appearances.
- Though he's been a whipping boy for the better part of the past year, Brandon League has started off the season very well, writes Steve Dilbeck of the L.A. Times. The immediate disaster of League's $22.5MM contract made him the subject of plenty of ire, but Dilbeck points out that Juan Uribe also went from a perceived sunk cost to a surprising value for Dodgers recently. League has a 2.84 ERA in his first 12 2/3 innings on the young season.
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West Links: Chatwood, Martin, Astros, Angels
Though the Rockies continued their hot start by improving to 16-12 last night, the mood was dampened by the departure of right-hander Tyler Chatwood with elbow tightness, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post writes. It may not be too serious, as manager Walt Weiss wasn't sure if an MRI would be utilized, but as Saunders points out, Chatwood missed nearly a month last season with elbow tightness. He also had bone chips removed from the elbow last October. Colorado has already seen its rotation hampered by injuries to Jhoulys Chacin and Brett Anderson, and losing Chatwood for any amount of time would be yet another blow. Here's more from baseball's Western divisions…
- Bleacher Report's Scott Miller has penned a must-read piece on the tale of Rockies reliever Chris Martin and his journey from working at an appliance store to Colorado's bullpen. Martin's career appeared to be done after shoulder surgery in his sophomore season of junior college, but time healed his shoulder, stocking washers and dryers strengthened it, and a game of catch with a friend led to a tryout for the American Association's AirHogs. His AirHogs manager, former big leaguer Pete Incaviglia, placed a call to the Red Sox about getting scouts to see Martin as soon as possible. This synopsis doesn't do the story justice, and Miller's article is well worth the read.
- The Astros, who typically employ a starter-reliever piggyback system for their minor league clubs, will adopt a six-man rotation at the Triple-A level for the time being, writes MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. GM Jeff Luhnow spoke with McTaggart about the team's unconventional development methods in the minors, noting that eventually the Triple-A club will go back to the usual tandem system employed at other levels.
- In his latest "Fangraphs on FOX" article, Dave Cameron examines the Angels' offensive production to date and notes that their record isn't really indicative of the talent on the team. The Halos also stack up very favorably in wOBA differential, leading Cameron to believe that there's 90-win potential in Anaheim this year. Cameron acknowledges the team's biggest flaw — its bullpen — but notes that relievers are the easiest commodity to acquire on the trade market each summer.
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Tigers To Promote Robbie Ray
The Tigers have announced that left-handed starter Robbie Ray will be recalled and make his Major League debut against the Astros next Tuesday.
The 23-year-old Ray ranked 91st on MLB.com's list of Top 100 prospects prior to the season and was the centerpiece to the trade that sent right-hander Doug Fister from the Tigers to the Nationals this offseason (Detroit also received utility infielder Steve Lombardozzi lefty reliever Ian Krol). He's gotten off to an excellent start to the year in Triple-A, posting a 1.59 ERA with a 21-to-5 K/BB ratio in 28 1/3 innings of work (five starts). In their free scouting report, Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis of MLB.com offered the following take on Ray:
"Ray throws his fastball in the low-90s and can reach back for a tick more velocity when he needs it. His slider can look slurvy at times, but the best ones have good depth. He has a good feel for his changeup, which is a more consistent offering. His command has improved, but he would benefit from further refinement. Ray is a good athlete and has proven to be durable. He relies more on pitchability than overpowering stuff to get outs, but he has what it takes to succeed as a middle-of-the-rotation starter."
Ray's promotion was necessitated by an injury to Anibal Sanchez, but should he impress to the point where he sticks on the roster, his promotion likely will lead him to Super Two status. If his official promotion is delayed until next Tuesday, he would accrue 148 days of Major League service time through season's end, which would almost certainly place him within the top 22 percent of the two-to-three year service class following the 2016 campaign. That would make Ray eligible for arbitration four times, beginning after the '16 season, and also setting him to hit free agency in the 2019-20 offseason. Of course, that schedule would change were Ray to be sent back down when Sanchez returns, which should be sometime in mid-May.
Somewhat ironically, Ray is making his Major League debut before the injured Fister has thrown a single Major League pitch for the Nationals. The trade was widely panned in the media at the time, as many felt that Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski received too little for Fister, and it's been compounded by his decision to trade Lombardozzi for Alex Gonzalez, who has already been released. Ray's development into a reliable starting option for the Tigers would greatly change that perception.
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