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Mike Lowell did NOT have a good June: Only an anemic 702 OPS, but this is the first time I've heard of even the remote possibility of his being moved. With that contract of his, who could possibly be interested, and who would the Sox get at first base?
Josh (Miami, FL): Theo Epstein needs to make a deal fast for Soriano and move Loretta to third, because Mike Lowell is just about to go into the tank for the rest of the year. He's never been in second half player in his best years, and his numbers have already begun to slip big time.
Rob Neyer: (3:19 PM ET ) You might be right about Lowell, but I guarantee you'll never see Soriano playing second base for the Red Sox. What's more likely, I think, is the Red Sox dealing for a first baseman and moving Youkilis back to third base.
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Trade Deadline 2006
Posted 05 July 2006 - 02:43 PM
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Posted 05 July 2006 - 03:04 PM
To me, the top 1,2 and 3 priorities should be pitching. The obvious problem is that there is not much out there...Mortgaging the future for D Willis is not the answer.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 03:06 PM
The Red Sox do not have "unlimited" minor league assets - they have enough to cobble together one major acquisition - IF a player (read: pitcher) of high-enough quality comes available.
Given the problems/struggles/looming issues with the 4-5 starters, I'd say a looming offensive "collapse" by Lowell should be much lower on the list of problems.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 03:09 PM
Ben Broussard is a possibility, though I've never been a huge believer in his bat. Hee Seop is theoretically exactly this, though he's been struggling a great deal.
It's not something I'd give up a lot for, obviously. But I could see it happening.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 03:16 PM
Yes, his power numbers for June were unimpressive, but he still got on base at a very acceptable rate and continued to provide gold glove caliber defense at 3B. These guys go through peaks and valleys, and I think Lowell is closer to what we've seen so far this year than what he did last season. Lowell will be fine, they may just need to work out some more off days for him through the summer to keep him fresh.
I mean, Ortiz could play 1B once in a while without disastrous consequences, right? Tito will have even more options to mix and match once Pena comes off the DL.
One month of below par slugging is no reason to give up on Lowell after what we saw in April/May, especially when you factor his defensive play into the equation.
What this team needs is pitching, not to replace a perfectly adequate part.
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Posted 05 July 2006 - 03:20 PM
Of course you could trade Mike Lowell for pitching and slide Youks to 3b, Pena to 1b.
With Mike Lowell's contract what team is going to give up quality pitching for him?
As good as he has been, what team is dying to get their hands on him?
Remember he was the contract we had to take to get Beckett; he wasn't the crown jewel of the deal. Everything he has done, I would suspect, has been above and beyond most people's projections.
Edited by Drocca, 05 July 2006 - 03:21 PM.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 03:23 PM
One thing I could see is the Sox acquiring a lefty 1B with a plus bat, likely right at the deadline or into the waiver period in August. This would be a hedge against an injury or slump to Lowell or Youk, and would allow for a significant PH off the bench from the left side (presumably WMP will be available from the right side). Though, acquiring one likely would make it tough to keep Kapler, not a big problem for me but I suspect one for Tito.
Ben Broussard is a possibility, though I've never been a huge believer in his bat. Hee Seop is theoretically exactly this, though he's been struggling a great deal.
It's not something I'd give up a lot for, obviously. But I could see it happening.
I don't think a left handed bench player is a huge priority for the Red Sox. The line up as is kills Right Handed Pitching. Only Crisp and SeaBass have worse than 700 OPS against right handed pitchers. Wily Mo Pena was hitting RHP very well before he left (1000+ OPS) and can be used off the bench.
Starting pitching has to be this team's greatest concern. With Clement's set back and Wells being no where close to coming back, I think the Red Sox need to find some answer for the fifth starter. If anyone else got hurt, this team would be in serious trouble.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 03:23 PM
If you are looking for an acquisition that could help team production, maybe:
Javy Lopez - whom the Orioles were trying to move to 1B before they brought in Millar/Conine. Could solve the Belliache, but wouldn't help out on defense. Also creates the potential for a "Javier Lopez-Javier Lopez" battery. 2006 is his last year on the contract. .274/.322/.426 RH
Ben Broussard - 30 years old, with the Indians going nowhere and a logjam at C-1B-DH (VMart, Garko, Shoppach, Casey Blake, Hafner), he could be a solution. But he's not a FA til 2008. I think Blake (currently DL'd) isn't a FA til 2008 either (he has a contract through 2006 with an option for 07, but service time is 3 years going into 06). They'd help resolve the logjam Cleveland has, but I'd bet Shapiro's aiming for the long haul. A deal for Broussard would probably require some strong prospects but would help the Sox in 07 and 08 as well. .327/.368/.516 LH
Minky - nah... could it be? He could be had on the cheap. .278/.361/.403 LH
Craig Wilson - big bidding process for him, FA after the year, Pittsburgh looking to deal him and/or Burnitz. .279/.360/.505 RH
Adam LaRoche - doubt Atlanta would give him up. LH
In the time it took me to compile all that I see a number of people have posted and I agree with the sentiment - I'd be very surprised to see any changes in the infield until September.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 03:31 PM
Benching Lowell would just be a bizarre move, from every possible perspective. He's hitting, he's playing excellent defense....and offense / defense is the team's strengths right now.
Addressing the real problems, pitching, seem to be the only needs from my view. A starter really is the priority, given the setbacks for Wells and Clement. Not sure what can happen there, though. Every contender needs a starter, but none of the also-rans have one (which is why they are also-rans).
Posted 05 July 2006 - 03:32 PM
Maddux is in the last year of his current contract with the Cubs and could be itching to head to a contender. Obstacle in this is Maddux & The Cubs have a handshake no-trade agreement, meaning Maddux would have to give his blessings to the Cubs before they trade him.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 03:49 PM
Offense? It's fine and is going to get a boost when WMP comes back.
Defense? Even better.
Bullpen? Maybe we see a reliever to replace Seanez or Tavarez but I doubt it.
As for the rotation, you have six guys - Lester, Clement, Wells, DiNardo, Johnson, Snyder - who are supposed to be holding down two spots. Since Lester is the only one with any trade value right now, all of these guys will be sticking around until the end of the year. I think the Sox believe that while there's always possibility for improvement, the staff as it stands right now has enough potential for improvements (recovering from injury or suckitude) in-house. It helps a lot that the Sox' performance to date has been competitive and given them a 4 game lead - it could be a different situation on July 31 if this team doesn't have such a lead.
Anyone with a half-decent starter available right now is going to ask the world for that starter, and it won't be a ridiculous offer because a number of teams need starters. I don't want to see this team offer any players for the Victor Zambrano types. They've been lucky to get Johnson and Snyder on the cheap. I think they'll take advantage of that and try to squeeze as much as they can out of those two guys. I think a decent "warm body" capable of 5-6 innings, 3-4 runs is sufficient for this team to make the playoffs.
Maddux does not want to pitch in the AL East.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 04:01 PM
People like Kip Wells and Roberto Hernandez are likely somewhat cheaper. Damaso Marte has too long of a contract. Oliver Perez is in AAA. Not sure what help he will be in 2006.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 04:18 PM
I don't see a huge deal for a starter either, first of all because there really isn't anyone good available, and second of all, any addition would probably be the fourth starter in the playoffs at best anyway (depending on how much faith you have in Beckett), and that's hardly worth giving up any young talent for.
Tough to imagine any big deals going down. But maybe the FO will surprise us like they always do and nab Tejada or something like that.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 04:37 PM
My thoughts are nothing major. Maybe a couple more low-risk/medium-reward moves in the Johnson/Snyder vein but barring injury I see no reason to give up top prospects(which everyone acknowledges will be the price) for a fifth starter.
But maybe the FO will surprise us like they always do and nab Tejada or something like that.
When has this F.O. gone out mid-season and traded for a superstar? That would be quite the surprise.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 04:43 PM
Tough to imagine any big deals going down. But maybe the FO will surprise us like they always do and nab Tejada or something like that.
The problem with Tejada is that he can't play SS anymore. Baltimore is now playing him at DH. That's not an option in Boston.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 04:43 PM
I guess it depends on your definition of a superstar. Cliff Floyd was a pretty big name player. O-Cab sort of fits the bill - at least there was a superstar player in the trade.
When has this F.O. gone out mid-season and traded for a superstar? That would be quite the surprise.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 04:43 PM
Whoa - really? I hadn't heard about this. Since when?
The problem with Tejada is that he can't play SS anymore. Baltimore is now playing him at DH. That's not an option in Boston.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 04:44 PM
I'd give up top-talent (close to major league ready) for John Smoltz.
I'd also give up talent (High-A or AA-Level) for a starter like Jake Westbrook or a reliever like Rheal Cormier.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 04:46 PM
I think Skins is overstating it somewhat. Tejada DH'ed yesterday, reportedly at his own request. I think the Orioles plan on trying that more often.
Whoa - really? I hadn't heard about this. Since when?
The other issue is that Tejada's SS defense is quickly falling to unacceptable levels.
But then again, Tejada's not going anywhere in the division, so any thoughts of him coming to Boston are far-fetched, at best.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 04:47 PM
before DH-ing yesterday, Tejada had played in 75 games this season ... all at SS
Edited by E5 Yaz, 05 July 2006 - 04:48 PM.
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Posted 05 July 2006 - 04:55 PM
He'll play the SS position because Baltimore really has no option, but he won't be playing anything resembling an adequate SS.
The Sox will not go from the based defensive SS in the league to the worst.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 04:56 PM
Ortiz and Manny really the backbone of the team are at (or as a tandem on the downside) their peak
The Most reliable statrers (Wake and Schill) are old
The young core players (Coco, Youks,Beckett, Papelbon) are performing at high level and improvement in the future is not a guarantee, this may be a s good as they get
Other youth (Lester, Delcarman) are already in the bigs contributing
Throw in the fact the Yanks are down with some unforeseen troubles, will build a new park and throw money at all their holes and be very good every year
Likely the division must be won to go on to the post season
Posted 05 July 2006 - 05:06 PM
I really don't see much major impact pitching available. For the price. What did I read, the Angels wanted Lastings Milledge for Jeff Weaver? That had to be a joke.
People like Kip Wells and Roberto Hernandez are likely somewhat cheaper. Damaso Marte has too long of a contract. Oliver Perez is in AAA. Not sure what help he will be in 2006.
This is because it is July 5th. You start off asking the world for your mediocre talent. Why not? Maybe someone will accept. It doesn't matter to the teams that are selling whether the trade happens today or July 31st. They are trading for the future. The asking price will go down as the month goes on because a ) teams will fall further out of the playoff picture, b ) more teams will fall off, and c ) pressure to actually make the trade and not waste good talent.
It is still far too early to really start seeing the trade picture. I am sure some teams are discussing whether to be buyers and sellers but the people already determined to be sellers don't have any real talent anyway (Kansas City and its "all star" Redman). I am sure over the break, teams will sit down and start realistically looking at that their chances. More plausible trade rumors will follow.
Edit - didn't want the Smiley.
Edited by TomRicardo, 05 July 2006 - 05:08 PM.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 07:47 PM
Right then, let's get started.
So far, we have five teams that will be actively shopping off players this deadline, IMO:
Kansas City
Chicago Cubs
With these teams likely to join them by July 31:
Tampa Bay
And perhaps LA (AL)
For now, let's concentrate on the five definites.
First up, KC. In terms of moveable/impact players, they have the following:
All-Star Mark Redman
Scott Elarton
Elmer Dessens
Tony Graffanino/Mark Grudzielanek
Doug Mientkiewicz
Reggie Sanders
Matt Stairs
Nothing particularly exciting there. Sanders is the biggest name, but would be redundant with Wily Mo already here. Redman's the top pitcher, but he's currently sporting a 5.59 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP.
Next: Washington
Livan Hernandez
Jose Vidro
Jose Guillen
And the big one...Alfonso Soriano
The first three listed are in various stages of breaking down. Hernandez has pretty much been reduced to a junkball pitcher at this point. Vidro would benefit from moving to the AL and DH'ing. Guillen's probably not going anywhere, though Jim Bowden would love to actually get something of value for him. That leaves Soriano. His power is the best available on the market, and he has speed to boot. But he's a free agent next year, lousy in the OF, and still a hacking machine with little to no patience. And there's a chance the AL has him figured out. And he'll cost an arm and a leg. But then again, Soriano fills a need the Sox don't have. So let's move on.
Third on the list: Atlanta
John Smoltz
John Thomson
Chris Reitsma would have been on this list too, but he's out for the rest of the year with elbow surgery. Truth is, the Braves don't have too many players that they can move. But they do have the biggest impact arm on the market - Smoltz. The cost will be heavy, but he could easily take an already solid top of the rotation and make it the best in the league. Thomson would be a nice pickup as a back of the rotation guy, but he's shown a propensity for injuries this season and last. Stay away.
Fourth up: Chicago
Ryan Dempster
Greg Maddux
Glendon Rusch
Phil Nevin
Todd Walker
The Cubs would probably pay you to take Dempster off their hands right now. Maddux probably isn't going anywhere, but he's worth listing. Well, he would be worth it if it weren't guaranteed that he'd put up an ERA at around 5.00 in the AL. Rusch and Nevin are trash, and Walker ain't coming for a 2nd go around. Other bullpen names like Bob Howry or Scott Williamson could come up as well.
And last, and probably least, Pittsburgh:
Roberto Hernadez
Damaso Marte
Joe Randa
Craig Wilson
Jeromy Burnitz
Sean Casey
Expect a major firesale in the Steel City this July, akin to the one that happened in Cincy three years ago. Wilson would be a solid pickup for a team in need of a LH 1B/DH/OF type. Randa and Burnitz would be good pickups for a morgue. Marte will probably get a lot of attention from teams needing another bullpen arm.
So in terms of what the Sox need (#4-5 starter, LH bat off bench, bullpen arm), the list isn't particularly long. The starting market is thin as of the moment and doesn't look to get too much deeper. There do seem to be a good amount of relievers available, as well as utility/bench players. But the prices will likely be high no matter what you're looking for.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 08:14 PM
SF is 2 games over .500 but can't seriously entertain any thoughts of making it past the first round should they somehow make the playoffs.
They're starting Ray Durham at 2b, Omar Vizquel at SS, Barry, Finley and Alou (curr on 15 day DL) in the outfield. Those 5 players average 39+ years old. If a team ever needed to rebuild it's that one.
IMO Schmidt & Alou are their most valuable trading chips with Schmidt being the one who interests me. He has made 29, 29, 32 & 29 starts for the last 4 seasons.
If we could have a window to extend him would he be worth a deal featuring Pedroia, Hansen or both?
Posted 05 July 2006 - 08:53 PM
SF is 2 games over .500 but can't seriously entertain any thoughts of making it past the first round should they somehow make the playoffs.
They're starting Ray Durham at 2b, Omar Vizquel at SS, Barry, Finley and Alou (curr on 15 day DL) in the outfield. Those 5 players average 39+ years old. If a team ever needed to rebuild it's that one.
The Giants are in first place!
And as for 5 players averaging 39+.....for a team in first place with that group - they'd be "least" apt to sell at the trading deadline since their time is now.
Schmidt ain't going anywhere.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 08:57 PM
I guess it depends on your definition of a superstar. Cliff Floyd was a pretty big name player
Wasn't Cliff Floyd a Mike Port acquisition? There really is no track record, outside of OCab, of this FO going out and trading for a Tejada-level superstar
Edited by BS_SoxFan, 05 July 2006 - 08:59 PM.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 09:17 PM
Plus, they are most certainly willing to do a big trade....the Nomar deal was a big trade, the Schilling deal was a big trade, the Crisp deal to a lesser extent, and then the ARod/Manny deal is as big as a deal can be. So I don't think there's any reason to think there's a philosophical unwillingness to make a big deal, or a big in-season deal.
What I do question is if there's a big deal out there that value-wise makes sense for them. I don't see a rental who makes sense, and while it's tougher to tell what cost-controlled player might be available for prospects I haven't seen many reports of interesting ones.
Thus, I wouldn't be surprised at all if it's incremental moves---a better LH reliever (Marte?), a LH 1B for the bench, or something of that ilk.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 09:27 PM
I'm really worried about the rotation right now. Lester seems to be flirting with disaster the last few outings, and I don't want to expect too much from him...and then there's the huge hole in the #5 spot. I used to be a Jason Johnson fan, but I've seen absolutely nothing to be encouraged about to this point.
I guess you go back to Kyle Snyder. Not a lot of great options right now.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 09:55 PM
[i][b]The Giants are in first place!
Buck, they actually started the day in 4th place albeit only 1 game out. My point is that with the advanced age of 5 of their position players and the fact that Schmidt is in the last year of a contract, they might be better off beginning the rebuilding process now. Perhaps not.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 10:00 PM
At the very least, Lieber would seem like an easy guy to get as well.
I have to think Philly is a seller, aren't they? If so, would they ever consider moving Ryan Madson? My guess is no, but he's struggled a bit and maybe they've grown weary of him. I would probably have some interest in Cory Lidle and Tom Gordon, too. Gordon gets killed by Papi, but he'd be a great bullpen arm to have down the stretch and you could sell him on it by letting him close next year (and shifting Paps to the rotation).
I'm really worried about the rotation right now. Lester seems to be flirting with disaster the last few outings, and I don't want to expect too much from him...and then there's the huge hole in the #5 spot. I used to be a Jason Johnson fan, but I've seen absolutely nothing to be encouraged about to this point.
I guess you go back to Kyle Snyder. Not a lot of great options right now.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 10:08 PM
At the same time, even a small move for a #5 is something we need to think about, as the Johnson era might be short-lived. Plus, they need someone to back-up Lester, though I think he's doing fine as a 22-year old rookie.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 10:19 PM
Schuerholz clearly has the mind-set of a buyer, not a seller, as the trade deadline approaches. He has no interest in trading off his best, most experienced players, and abandoning a season that is just barely halfway over. That includes ace John Smoltz, who recently acknowledged, when asked, that he would entertain the thought of being traded if the deal could make the Braves better.
"John doesn't want to leave the Braves, I know that, I just negotiated a contract with him last winter,'' Schuerholz said. "That's not on our radar screen. That is not a possibility for us.''
Posted 05 July 2006 - 10:20 PM
I have to think Philly is a seller, aren't they? If so, would they ever consider moving Ryan Madson? My guess is no, but he's struggled a bit and maybe they've grown weary of him. I would probably have some interest in Cory Lidle and Tom Gordon, too. Gordon gets killed by Papi, but he'd be a great bullpen arm to have down the stretch and you could sell him on it by letting him close next year (and shifting Paps to the rotation).
I think Philly is a 'tweener right now. From a baseball perspective, they look cooked, but at the same time, they're a good week of winning from being in the thick of the NL WC. There's pressure in Philadelphia to get this team to the playoffs, this year, and any premature signs of tanking will be met brutally at the ticket office.
If they decide to pull the plug before the end of July, they'll fire Charlie, but they may not do much more than that, except dump any pricey final year guys as rent-a-players and look toward pulling a resurgance next year with better managing (a la Detroit this year).
Speaking of the Tigers, it will be interesting to see what team manages to plunder some of Detroit's better prospects and younger players. Word from Ilitch and Dombrowski is that what Leyland wants, he'll get to make a run THIS year. It has the makings to be a mini-version of what Cleveland did to a desperate Minaya back in 2002 (reportedly if you say the word "Shapiro" near Omar, to this day he curls up under his desk in a fetal position and sings "Head Like a Hole" in Spanish).
Edited by Grubbery, 05 July 2006 - 10:23 PM.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 10:29 PM
The 2006 Boston Red Sox have one of, if not the best, defensive infields in all of baseball. Every one of them, including the oft-maligned Alex Gonzalez is contributing offensively.
Why in the hell would the Sox want to change that? And some of you are calling for Wily Mo at 1B? He has played ZERO games there at the ML level. ZERO. I happen to think that he would be a disaster at 1B, at least without a full offseason to work on such a move.
Getting Wily Mo back does provide Tito with some flexibility, however. Once a week maybe Wily Mo could play LF, Manny could DH, Ortiz could fill in at first and Youk could man 3B. This would give Lowell a breather and give Manny a day off without taking his bat out of the lineup. This may be too creative but I think it makes more sense than giving everybody the same day off and starting the JV which we seen them do on a number of occasions.
Pitching is what this team needs, but I'm in the camp that doesn't expect a major acquisition due to the cost being prohibitive.
Posted 05 July 2006 - 10:40 PM
Unless the deal is amazing or we can swing someone from the AL or an NL superstar, Id stick with the young-ins, sink or swim. IMHO
Posted 05 July 2006 - 10:51 PM
What is Jason Schmidt worth to the Sox?
SF is 2 games over .500 but can't seriously entertain any thoughts of making it past the first round should they somehow make the playoffs.
I give SF about 1 chance in 3 of making it past the first round if they make the playoffs. That's at the low end I suspect. They may think their odds are better than that still.
You think they're really going to sell?
Posted 05 July 2006 - 10:59 PM
Pitching should be the top priority.
I'd give up top-talent (close to major league ready) for John Smoltz.
I'd also give up talent (High-A or AA-Level) for a starter like Jake Westbrook or a reliever like Rheal Cormier.
Agree in full. There's no reason, IMO, to try and repair the offense when it's not the part most in need of fixing. I personally wouldn't be too interested in Smoltz if only because he would command too high a price and likely be useful to the Sox for too short a period of time. (What I learned today: In 2003, Smoltz's ERA+ was 375... that's insane.) I would certainly be interested in Jake Westbrook, as I don't believe he's anywhere near as bad as people have said. Just a poor start, really. I can't imagine the Indians would be too tickled to get rid of him, though. He's still very young, with a good chunk of talent, and if nothing else is an innings eater with 200+ IP in the last 2 seasons. That kind of commodity (basically, league average to slightly above-average) is expensive.
If the reports were true, and the Sox had to vie with other teams for Jason Johnson from Cleveland, imagine what the interest would be in a player like Westbrook.
I guess you go back to Kyle Snyder. Not a lot of great options right now.
I would agree. He appears to be doing well in Pawtucket so far, maybe it would be worth bringing him up.
1 0 2.03 2 2 0 0 0 13.1 16 3 3 0 2 5
He's allowed a few too many hits for my taste, but only 2 walks and 3 ER. It's got to be better thank Johnson.
Posted 06 July 2006 - 07:54 AM
You think they're really going to sell?
I don't know. I was talking with a Giants fan the other day and he was bemoaning the age of the team. They probably won't sell unless they lose 10 of 15 leading in to 7/31. Regardless it won't be pretty in San Fran next year.
My concern with the current Sox staff is how they are potentially set up for the playoffs. I think the offense and defense will be very competitive but I'd like one more solid arm. I'm concerned about how Lester will respond to all of the innings. If he is a solid 3-4 starter we should be OK but another stud (definitely debatable on who in the NL is one) would make me feel a lot better for a potential (much anticipated) Chisox matchup.
Posted 06 July 2006 - 09:08 AM
Given the FO's connection to Byrnes and The Remarkable Peter Woodfork (just ribbing you, Gammo, get better soon!), there's at least some reason to believe any negotiation wouldn't be held hostage over ridiculous demands.
He's making $4.75m in the final year of his contract. He's been pretty bad this season compared to his last three years, but a quick look (these numbers are a few days old) seems to indicate that has largely been a factor of lefties showing much more success against him this year (.989 OPS against this season vs. .745 OPS against from 2003-2005). Is this the type of thing that can be fixed or can work itself out? I honestly don't know. In addition, he seems to be back to inducing a bunch of groundballs (1.92 G/F ratio this year).
I wouldn't think he'd cost a whole lot in prospects. And even if he only established himself in long relief it might be worth it.
Posted 06 July 2006 - 01:17 PM
Tampa, Baltimore, Cleveland, KC, Fla, Atlanta, D.C., Cubs, and Pittsburg should be sellers at the deadline. The problem is that Tampa, Fla and KC don't really have anything, particularly pitching to trade. Baltimore probably won't want to trade within the division. So that leaves, Cleveland, Atlanta, DC, Cubs and Pitt to try to find a SP from.
Posted 06 July 2006 - 01:22 PM
Westbrook will cost around 6 mil. next year, his final year of the contract and the Indians could really use him to eat innings next year if they want to contend.
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Posted 06 July 2006 - 02:13 PM
Guardado traded to the Reds for a minor leaguer. No link yet.
here's a link
Mariners acquire right-handed pitcher Travis Chick in exchange for left-handed pitcher Eddie Guardado
Posted 06 July 2006 - 02:13 PM
Query whether Everyday Eddie is a better LHP at this point than Javier Lopez....


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Cupcakes have always been one of our guilty pleasures, and stepping into Trophy Cupcakes is like entering a world of delicious temptation. Jennifer Shea opened the Seattle cupcake shop and vintage party supply retailer in 2007, and her mouthwatering treats garnered immediate attention — her cupcakes are consistently regarded as the best in Seattle. Aside from expanding to five additional locations in the area, Jennifer's book Trophy Cupcakes and Parties! is now on shelves. We couldn't wait to get a look at her gorgeous shop and offices, and pick her brain about baked goods and business!
Check out Trophy Cupcakes on Facebook to see if Jennifer will be doing a book signing in your area soon!
Photography: Rina Jordan Photography
Can you tell us a little about Trophy Cupcakes?
My husband and I opened Trophy in 2007 after years of planning and recipe testing. I've been a baker and party-maker my whole life, so opening the shop was truly a dream come true. Trophy was met with immediate fanfare and it wasn't long before our cupcakes were featured in Vanity Fair, Sunset and Seattle Magazine. I was even invited to appear on The Martha Stewart Show, another absolute dream come true. Since then we have opened 5 more locations around the Seattle area, and have been named Best Cupcake Shop in Seattle year after year. And my first book just came out, it really is the cherry on top of it all! I pinch myself all the time because it's just so amazing that I get to do what I love every single day!
What inspired you to open a boutique bakeshop?
I've been crazy about baking since I was little. To me, there's nothing more magical than taking a little flour, sugar and butter, and creating delectable confections! I had an "a-ha" moment in NYC in 1996 when I stepped into a cupcake shop with some friends. In that moment I realized I could turn my passion into a career. I'd been the go-to baker for my friends and family for years, and I loved how happy it always made them. The idea that I could bring that happiness to everyone was a dream come true. That's why I love our new book so much. While our shops are only in the Seattle area, anyone — no matter where they are — can now plan Trophy-perfect parties and bake their very own Trophy Cupcakes.
Can you share a day in the life of Trophy Cupcakes?
A day in the life of a bakery starts before the sun comes up. Batters are made, cupcakes are baked and buttercreams piped all before most people are up for the day. By 8 a.m. our shops are bustling with customers lining up to get dozens for birthday parties, business meetings and any number of celebratory events. Our specialty is custom cupcakes, whether it's girly glittery cupcakes with mini tiaras, Darth Vader cakes with hand- frosted details or a fully custom logo, precisely piped, our decorators do the most amazing work! We frost all day long to keep about 14 rotating flavors stocked. On the weekend our party room is packed with festivities and our decorators are busy frosting hundreds of wedding cupcakes. Trophy is a super fun environment because basically we are helping people party all day long!
What sets Trophy Cupcakes apart from other bakeries?
I am a quality freak and believe that "good isn't good enough" when it comes to cupcakes. Our whole team is incredibly passionate about making sure we are raising the "buttercream bar" every single day at Trophy. We start with the finest ingredients, like French cocoa, Madagascar Bourbon vanilla and local butter, then craft them into miniature works of art.
You sell vintage party supplies too — what made you want to add that side of your business?
I am a just as much a party-maker as I am a baker. I grew up crafting and creating elaborate parties — it's just what I love. When I was planning Trophy Cupcakes and Party, I loved the idea of a one-stop shop for everything party related, from cupcakes and candles to cards and decorations. Vintage items are part of our offerings because I'm just obsessed with one of a kind, retro party supplies. They are so charming and the colors are perfection: I've been collecting for years and years!
How would you describe your decorating style?
My decorating style for entertaining is similar to what you'll find in my office and shops: fun, colorful and chic without being too fussy. Decor should be inspiring and make people smile without being overwhelmingly difficult to execute. Simple DIY projects, such as some of the ones found in our new book, make a big impact with little work. Think tissue paper pompoms and classic honeycomb clusters in every corner, pops of gold, confetti in the air and garlands strung here and there. My goal is to inspire more celebration, to "Make Every Day a Party!"
Where do you get ideas for your cupcake flavors? What's the most popular, and which one is your favorite?
Flavor inspiration for our cupcakes comes from a lot of different places. Anything from my favorite cocktails (our Pina Colada cupcake with coconut rum buttercream is one of my all time faves!) to favorite childhood treats (Raspberry Macaroon is our twist on the Hostess Tiger Tail) to seasonal ingredients (our October special is Caramel Apple Cupcake made with Washington apples).
Red Velvet and Salted Caramel with French sea salt are our most popular flavors by far. It's a bonus that we also offer them in gluten-free varieties. As far as my personal favorite, I have a really hard time choosing just one because I really do love them all. But if stranded on a desert island, I would choose Chocolate Vanilla. It's the 1st recipe I created and I never get tired of it: it's classic and super yummy!
How do you sparkle?
Doing what I love makes me sparkle. People thank me all the time for bringing joy into their lives through our cupcakes and community efforts. That makes me sparkle for sure! I am constantly amazed and humbled that what I truly love to do makes other people happy and inspires them to sparkle too!


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On Oct. 14, 2009, third-year law student Timothy Nault argued a case on behalf of the United States of America before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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The case, United States v. Zaragoza (No. 09-30076), involved a proceeding to revoke the defendant's supervised release. The defendant had previously been convicted of a federal crime, for which he served a term of imprisonment. The defendant was then released from prison on several conditions. After holding a hearing, the district court found that the defendant had violated a condition of his release by committing first degree burglary.
On appeal, the issues before the court were whether the district court had improperly heard or admitted hearsay statements in violation of the defendant's due process right to confront witnesses against him and whether the evidence was sufficient to sustain the district court's finding. Greg Shogren, Assistant United States Attorney, provided Nault with the opportunity to argue the United States's case before the Court of Appeals. The Ninth Circuit allows students to present argument if they meet certain requirements and have the client's consent.
Each party presented for 10 minutes at oral argument. The Ninth Circuit issued a memorandum opinion on October 23, 2009, affirming the district court's finding that the defendant violated a condition of his supervised release. The memorandum opinion and an audio recording of the oral argument are available on the Ninth Circuit's Web site.
Mr. Nault has held a legal internship with the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Washington since July of 2008. The United States Attorney's Office hires interns from Gonzaga University School of Law each year.


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The expertise of 4 New Square's barristers is recognised by the leading two independent legal directories, Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, across a number of practice areas.
We set out below, in alphabetical order by practice area, how we feature in these directories' most recent editions.
Justin Fenwick QC Has a strong commercial practice, and is noted for his stellar professional negligence expertise. Also has strong insurance, construction and product liability capabilities. Expertise: "A robust advocate and a fearless cross-examiner, who has excellent all-round judgement." Recent work: He played a leading role in Arkady Gaydamak v Lev Leviev. This involved a USD2 billion claim relating to a partnership the two parties had allegedly entered into.
Ben Elkington QC Has firmly established a solid reputation in the commercial litigation arena. He has strong insurance, professional negligence and property damage experience. Expertise: "Responsive, intelligent and very user-friendly." Recent work: He formed part of the team that represented the claimants in Kingspan v Borealis, a case involving a £100 million claim concerning polymer provided by a Danish supplier to an Irish manufacturer.
Anneliese Day QC Since taking silk in 2012, she has continued to gain significant market respect for her commercial dispute practice. Her practical approach to cases and skilled advocacy gain her particular praise. Expertise: "Has an incredible work ethic and is excellent with clients." Recent work: She acted for Bentley Motor Cars in gaining an injunction against a supplier that allowed Bentley cars to still be produced in the UK.
George Spalton Experienced across a range of commercial litigation and arbitration cases, and comfortable with international disputes. Expertise: "He is very good with clients, and really stands out for his commercial approach." Recent work: He is instructed to handle sizeable claims brought against IG Markets in relation to their role as CFD brokers.
'A particularly well-regarded set for professional negligence and insurance-related construction matters in the UK and overseas. One recent high-profile instruction came from the successful contractor in the case of Walter Lilly v Giles Mackay. The set also appeared in Mayor & City of London v Lend Lease Construction (UK) Ltd (and Others), which concerned a diesel oil spill inside a new RBS office building.'
"Very responsive and very approachable."
- Chambers and Partners 2014
Michael Soole QC
Vice chairman of the Technology & Construction Bar Association (TECBAR) and a particular expert at the intersection where construction law meets professional negligence and insurance. Expertise: "Commercially minded and succinct in his advice." "He has real experience and real gravitas." Recent work: He acted in the professional negligence case of Carillion JM Ltd v Portscene, which concerned a design and build contract.
Roger Stewart QC Recognised as a leading barrister who is often involved in complex and high-profile disputes and international arbitrations. Expertise: "A polished, able performer." "He's tough and extremely well prepared."
Ben Patten QC A highly regarded silk, especially in terms of insurance or professional indemnity-related construction matters. Expertise: "Provides clear, concise and robust advice." "He's unequivocal, clear, straightforward and commercially focused, and has a clear and deep understanding of the industry."
Justin Fenwick QC Has significant experience in the insurance industry, and a solid reputation for handling large construction disputes. Expertise: "His wealth of experience gives him an edge."
Mark Cannon QC An expert in insurance and professional liability-related construction matters. Expertise: "He rolled his sleeves up and became part of the team quickly; he's first-rate." Recent work: He acted in Co-operative Group Ltd v Birse Developments in defending a negligence claim involving the design of a distribution centre.
Fiona Sinclair QC Has a wealth of experience in professional liability matters. She works as an advocate in the TCC, in the Court of Appeal and in international arbitrations. Expertise: "A dream to work with - she's committed, gets her hands dirty, is not afraid of detail, and is very well liked by clients." Recent work: Acted for the defendant contractor in Co-operative Group Ltd v Birse Developments Ltd, a complex and very technical claim.
Anneliese Day QC A well-regarded silk with a wealth of experience in construction disputes, including international arbitrations. Expertise: "She's highly capable, and has a great eye for detail." "Energetic." Recent work: She acted for the successful contractor in the important case of Walter Lilly v Giles Mackay.
Graham Chapman QC Has a strong construction practice, and a flourishing professional negligence and general commercial practice. He often acts in international cases. Recent work: He acted for engineers in defending a complex claim regarding the design of foundations to a waste transfer facility.
Annabel Shaw She is recognised as a solid performer in construction and technology disputes. Recent work: She acted in Carillion JM Limited v Portscene Limited, a claim regarding the design and supervision of M&E works.
Jonathan Hough QC Trained in broad commercial and insurance matters, but comes to greatest market attention for his command of consumer law, in which role he often advises financial institutions. Expertise: "A highly responsive barrister who gives clear, succinct advice, he is a methodical and persuasive advocate. When carrying out advisory work, he quickly identifies key issues and has a keen eye for detail. He is also highly personable." Recent work: He advised on Conister Trust v Lester Aldridge, a dispute concerning alleged negligence in the drafting of consumer credit agreements.
Eva Lomnicka A university professor in the King's College London school of law, as well as a practising barrister, she regularly provides advice on consumer credit matters. Expertise: "She is incredibly helpful. She has almost encyclopaedic knowledge of consumer credit law, not just the black-letter law, but also the commentator's view behind it." "For advisory work I think she is unbeatable." Recent work: She was selected to advise trade associations and financial institutions on a number of consumer law-related matters.
Benjamin Williams A renowned costs litigation expert who is also noted for his skilled handling of consumer issues. Sources praise him for his confident and convincing advocacy. Expertise: "He is very analytical and produces cogent arguments." "He takes a particularly energetic approach in court." Recent work: He has advised on a number of regulatory matters involving credit charges and credit hire agreements.
'This very strong costs set bolstered its credentials recently with the arrivals of Benjamin Williams and Robert Marven, giving it a costs team with strong breadth as well as depth. It is able to advise on all manner of costs litigation, and has been involved in high-profile cases such as Simcoe v Jacuzzi, a case on whether or not a losing party should pay interests on costs made under a CFA. '
"The clerks are second to none. They are approachable, flexible on fees and always available."
- Chambers and Partners 2014
Nicholas Bacon QC Head of the set's costs team and hailed as being among the very strongest of costs litigators. Such is his standing, he has been a member of a number of committees relating to the Jackson Reforms. Expertise: "He is definitely a leading silk in the field. To that end, you know when you hire him, you've got the guy." Recent work: He was instructed in Motto v Trafigura, a case concerning funding costs, interest in costs, costs in group actions and after-the-event recovery. It is the largest costs case in the UK to date.
Roger Mallalieu Often works on high-profile cases in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. His practice centres on CFA compliance, third-party and inter partes costs and solicitor/client costs matters. Expertise: "Very likeable and very approachable, and he gets to the nub of a case very quickly. He gives clarity to the more difficult issues involved in a case." Recent work: He worked on the Simcoe v Jacuzzi case.
Benjamin Williams Well known for being instructed on some of the largest and most significant costs cases, he is considered one of the top juniors in this area. Expertise: One solicitor commented: "He's an advocate from whom I always learn. He's acutely intelligent, he always gets to the issues in the case, and never misses a point." Recent work: He acted for the claimant in Mulcaire v News Group Newspapers successfully obtaining reinstatement of indemnity costs which were withdrawn after Rupert Murdoch testified to the Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee.
Robert Marven Acts for a wide range of clients across the full spectrum of costs litigation. His areas of specialism include after-the-event insurance, third-party funding, cost estimates and budgets, and CFAs. Expertise: "A great asset to any costs team. He produces very high-quality written advice on short notice. He can just drill into facts, mentally access case law and rules, and provide advice incredibly quickly. "
Daniel Saoul A former solicitor advocate, he has a great deal of experience of handling costs matters from both sides. He assisted Lord Justice Jackson in his review of civil litigation costs. Expertise: A solicitor stated: "He's clearly very knowledgeable on costs, and was able to provide me with feedback very soon after the hearing. I felt he was extremely enthusiastic and was committed to putting arguments forward, despite the fact that the odds were against us." Recent work: Acted in Motto v Trafigura, a £105 million costs claim resulting from a class action personal injuries claim. It is thought to be the largest costs claim in English legal history.
At 4 New Square, John Powell QC's practice focuses on financial services and markets issues covering the UK, EU, EEA and USA. In particular he advises on deep pocket investment, banking and corporate fraud and related accessory and professional liability super-cases. In addition to this he is co-author of the Encyclopedia of Financial Services Law, together with chambermate Eva Lomnicka, who "knows a phenomenal amount about this field." She is highly respected by fellow barristers for her academic contributions as well as her advisory and contentious skills in this area.
- Chambers and Partners 2013
Jonathan Hough QC
Specialises in public law and coronial law. He appears in a variety of inquests and public inquiries, including those concerning the conduct of the police and the responsibilities of rail networks. Expertise: "He is assiduous, covers every angle and looks out for the client's interests at every turn." Recent work: Acted as counsel to the inquest in the Grayrigg Train Crash Inquest, established to determine the causes of the derailment of an inner-city train.
'This prominent set offers expertise across the full spectrum of insurance and reinsurance law, and is particularly praised by sources for its experience in professional indemnity matters. Other areas of note are property damage, disease claims and construction-related disputes. Barristers from the set are frequently called to appear in some of the most high-profile cases in the industry. One source states: "I am always impressed by the technical quality of the work, and by the ability and willingness of the barristers to put in the time and effort to work to tight deadlines."'
"The overall service received from 4 New Square is of an extremely high standard. The clerking team is extremely efficient and understands our needs as well as those of our clients. Counsel are commercial and have a detailed understanding of the insurance market."
Graham Eklund QC Much admired for his insurance practice, which focuses heavily on property insurance claims. He is particularly praised by sources for his highly effective cross-examining style. Expertise: "He is our main go-to silk for bigger claims. He takes a tough but reasoned and realistic line, which clients appreciate." "Graham is very client-friendly and provides succinct, well-crafted advice." Recent work: Appeared in PNCL v NIG, which concerned a claim arising out of a fire.
Ben Elkington QC Impresses barristers and instructing solicitors with his skill in insurance and reinsurance matters. He is well versed in a wide variety of claims, including those related to brokers' negligence and property damage. Expertise: "He's very good with clients, and has great strategic insight." "He gets to the heart of the issues and provides clear and definitive legal analysis." Recent work: He acted in Adder Screen Print v Great Lakes Reinsurance, which involved a substantial insurance claim arising out of a factory fire.
Justin Fenwick QC Handles insurance and reinsurance matters as part of a broad practice. Professional indemnity matters are his forte. Expertise: "An exceptional tactician and a persuasive advocate." "A master of strategic thinking, who is fearless." Recent work: Appeared in Travelers and DWS v Advani, which concerned coverage issues and a recovery action against a former employee of Denton Wilde Sapte.
Mark Cannon QC Enjoys a strong reputation for handling professional indemnity matters. He is particularly expert in professional negligence matters relating to brokers. Expertise: "Very impressive, particularly on the professional indemnity side." Recent work: Acted in the £90 million Innovator One claim against Collyer Bristow, representing two insurers.
Roger Stewart QC Insurance and reinsurance law forms a substantial part of his broad practice. He is acclaimed by sources for his expertise in insurance matters pertaining to the construction and engineering spheres. Expertise: "He's the best cross-examiner ever," according to one instructing solicitor. Recent work: Featured in the EL Trigger Litigation, opening the case for the appellant insurers.
Leigh-Ann Mulcahy QC Expert in a range of insurance areas, including professional liability and product liability. Has notable experience in asbestos-related disease claims. Expertise: "Excellent, thorough and a barrister with encyclopaedic knowledge of case-law." "At the top of her field, she provides excellent advice." Recent work: Appeared in International Energy Group Limited v Zurich Insurance Company, representing Zurich in a case concerning the insurance of asbestos liabilities.
Jonathan Hough QC Receives praise across the board for his insurance and reinsurance knowledge, responsiveness and versatility. He has particular skill in professional indemnity matters. Expertise: "He is excellent. He provides a clear strategy to meet the client's needs, prepares assiduously for every matter, and works incredibly hard to ensure that work is done within a specified time." "He's thorough, pragmatic and great to work with." Recent work: He recently advised Direct Line Group on a dispute resulting from an insurance distribution agreement with Tesco Bank.
Roger Stewart QC He has a high-level international arbitration practice, and has major expertise in construction and professional negligence cases. Expertise: "With his level of intellect and level of ability in advocacy taken together, he ticks every box."
George Spalton Has a strong foothold in the arbitration world, and is regularly instructed by magic circle firms in disputes conducted under institutional and non-institutional rules. Expertise: "He is an absolute pleasure to work with - he comes highly recommended."
Justin Fenwick QC A barrister with a proven track record in all manner of commercial litigation matters. He regularly acts on substantial litigation in the Cayman Islands, the BVI and St Kitts & Nevis. Expertise: "He can absorb voluminous material swiftly and his oral advocacy is fantastic."
Nigel Burroughs He is an expert in the pensions and insolvency area, and has particular expertise in professional liability claims and issues arising from attempts to amend scheme documentation. Expertise: "A strong and experienced junior." "He's very approachable, gets to grips with things very quickly, and builds up a good rapport with his client." Recent work: Represented the trustees of the Hugh Mackay Retirement Benefit Scheme in a mismanagement case concerning inappropriate investments of scheme assets and personal profits made by the trustees.
'Members at this set have broad practices and have undertaken various cases arising in a number of industries. By way of example, they have handled claims relating to military technology, the construction industry and medical devices. Due to the severity and complexity of the cases they take on, they are often called to appear in the Supreme Court. '
"It's a very good set, and has an excellent spread of QCs. It's a modern set with friendly, open and transparent barristers. They also have very efficient clerks."
Leigh-Ann Mulcahy QC Instructing solicitors note that she is "extremely bright" and "dedicated." She acts for the Home Office, Ministry of Defence and Department of Energy, and was appointed Treasury counsel before taking silk. Expertise: "She is an incredibly good appellate advocate. She is prodigiously hard-working, and possesses both a first-class brain and very sound judgement." "Formidably intelligent and very user-friendly, she has built up her specialist knowledge in pharmaceuticals very impressively." Recent work: Successfully co-presented the case AB & Others v Ministry of Defence to the Supreme Court. Also known as the Atomic Veterans litigation, this was the case in which 1,010 claimants alleged personal injury due to radiation exposure in atomic tests in the 1950s.
Justin Fenwick QC An experienced commercial litigator with a strong practice in engineering and vehicle-related liability claims. Fenwick has been a deputy High Court judge since 2003. Expertise: "My first port of call - he will give you short, clear advice. He'll give a flow-chart response that cuts through complex issues," said one instructing solicitor. Peers call him "a formidable advocate who handles high-profile heavyweight cases in the area." Recent work: Acted in Kingspan Environmental Ltd and Others v Borealis, a case regarding a multimillion-pound claim by an Irish oil tech manufacturer against a Danish resin provider.
Graham Eklund QC A "dream to work with," he is prepared to "get his hands dirty" and "is not afraid of the detail in a case." He has acted for both claimants and defendants on numerous product liability cases, many of which involve fires caused by defective products. Expertise: "He's a very capable cross-examiner with a mastery of all the facts." Solicitors call him "a superb advocate, who has great client skills - clients always like him and his approach." Recent work: He acted in Argos and Homebase (A&H) v Leather Trade House Limited, which concerned sofas causing contact dermatitis.
David Turner QC An experienced practitioner in commercial disputes, Turner is regarded as a "heavyweight" whose "practice has continued to flourish." Expertise: "To the point and commercially aware." "Great on detail and tactical accuracy." Recent work: Acted in Pilkington Group v Ocean Marine Insurance Company and XL Insurance Company. This was a claim concerning glass-making technology and the subsequent damage to a float glass facility.
Peter Feldschreiber Dual-qualified as a medical practitioner and a barrister, he is particularly good on medical and pharmaceutical product liability, and life sciences work. He is hugely sought after for his specialist expertise and his ability to draw on the knowledge of his network of contacts. Expertise: "He is an excellent analyst who is able to unpick very technical information and put it into clear English. He's very responsive and client-friendly. A joy to work with."
Katie Powell She is regarded by silks who have come across her as "a bright spark" with "a great interest in this area." She has a strong professional negligence practice and specialises in industrial and healthcare-related disputes. Expertise: "She is a formidable worker and a very good team player. She's totally reliable." Recent work: Has been extensively involved in AB & Others v Ministry of Defence, the Atomic Veterans litigation.
'4 New Square is a leading set in terms of financial services, accountancy and legal professional discipline matters. As a result of the credit crunch, members have been involved in some complex and high-profile cases. Sources say that the set is "a first port of call, certainly on the accountancy side."'
Ben Hubble QC Acts both for and against the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), and has a very strong reputation. He also handles matters before the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) and the SDT. Expertise: "He is a trail blazer with the FRC. He is their first choice to do their prosecutions."
Patrick Lawrence QC Offers expertise within the financial services and legal disciplinary sectors. He also acts in judicial review proceedings arising out of disciplinary cases against the Bar Council, the ICAEW and the SRA. Expertise: "A class act who is very user-friendly." Recent work: Acted for the FRC in prosecuting the Farepak disciplinary proceedings.
Graeme McPherson QC Has a practice focused on the legal and sports sectors. Expertise: "He is very good and very thorough." Recent work: Prosecuted a high-profile racehorse trainer on behalf of the British Horseracing Authority. The case related to doping and other misconduct charges.
Simon Monty QC Has an extensive practice taking in professional discipline cases relating to the legal, accountancy and surveying sectors. Expertise: "He is a steady and reassuring hand. Senior professionals warm to him." Recent work: Acted in the longest ever SDT hearing. The case dealt with allegations of fraud, conspiracy and negligence.
Paul Parker Particularly active before the SDT, defending solicitors facing misconduct charges. He also handles work for the ICAEW. Expertise: "He is good to use in bloody disciplinary cases because he is a real fighter." Recent work: Acted in SDT proceedings arising out of miners' compensation claims.
George Spalton Offers broad expertise and has appeared before the SDT, the ICAEW, the Chartered Institute of Taxation and the Association of Taxation Technicians. He is also instructed by the AADB in ongoing proceedings. Expertise: "He is more junior, but a real up-and-coming star. He has a very calm manner with clients."
'4 New Square continues to lead the professional negligence market. Its unparalleled strength in depth and the huge volume of its caseload means "it is just so far ahead of the competition." A plethora of silks and juniors are on board here, and they are instructed in the biggest and most important cases. Backing them up is a team of efficient clerks who are "always responsive and accommodating." As one commentator said of the members here, "they are all good technical specialists, and tend to be the first port of call on most things. You can call, see who's available and you'll generally be happy with whomever you get."'
Justin Fenwick QC The doyen of professional negligence silks, and a man who has few peers in the market. A former chairman of Bar Mutual, he has particular expertise in insurance matters but is equally formidable in all areas of professional negligence. Expertise: "Great with clients and always calm under fire," "he's a star act, who is magnificent in a trial forum." "His strategic thinking is extraordinary and his grasp of legal principle is a wonder to behold." Recent work: Advised Savills on a claim made by Barclays Wealth following alleged mortgage brokers' negligence by an employee.
Roger Stewart QC Noted for his strength on complex cases, he receives particular praise for his "tough, practical, commercial and clever" handling of coverage, construction and financial services-related matters. Expertise: "He's excellent if you want a hard-nosed cross-examiner - he's not afraid to spill some blood." "Phenomenally bright, he's great for complex cases." Recent work: Successfully defended Pinsent Masons against claims, brought by Shepherd Construction, alleging negligence in the drafting of a standard form contract.
Graeme McPherson QC Popular with a raft of leading solicitors, he is adept at handling claims across the professional liability spectrum. He regularly handles claims against solicitors and accountants. Expertise: "He's very thorough, a very good advocate and excellent with clients." "Fantastic on his feet and always well prepared for trial," "he's guaranteed to bring excellent analysis and a common-sense approach." Recent work: Defended Mark Redler & Co Solicitors on alleged breach of trust claims brought by Allied Irish Banks.
Nicholas Davidson QC Highly rated by solicitors, who comment on his fantastic knowledge in this area, he "steers through the most complex litigation with ease." He has made many trips to the higher courts on property-related professional negligence cases, and is also particularly good on claims against investment managers and advisers. Expertise: "Absolutely phenomenal in terms of his legal knowledge," he is "a very solid performer, who gives sound and measured advice." He is noted for his collaborative style and "he likes to have a two-way process with the solicitors he works with." Recent work: Represented Newcastle Airport in an action against Eversheds relating to a conflict of interests over new contracts for a group of senior executives.
Ben Hubble QC Universally praised by solicitors and barristers alike, he is described as "the go-to man for claimant professional negligence work." He is a "solicitors' barrister" known for his commercial and co-operative style, and seen as someone who is "snapping at the heels of the more experienced silks." Expertise: "Quickly masters document-heavy cases," "has a great court style and always earns the respect of judges." "Handles multiparty litigation very well." Recent work: Acted in the well-known Innovator litigation representing Collyer Bristow.
Patrick Lawrence QC "A Rolls-Royce silk," who is "able and approachable in equal measure," he is one of the most in-demand professional indemnity barristers. He's the first port of call for many solicitors, particularly when it comes to large surveyors' and valuers' claims. Expertise: "A towering courtroom presence, who is one of the best cross-examiners in the professional negligence world." "Superb on complex heavyweight cases," he is known for his "razor-sharp mind and ability to take a witness apart." Recent work: Defended an action against Payne Hicks Beach over alleged negligent advice relating to a high-value child support matter.
John Powell QC Appears in some of the most high-profile professional negligence cases. He is singled out for his advocacy as well as his strength on the advisory side of things. He continues to deal with high-profile and complex investor negligence cases. Expertise: "Always gets deep into a case and understands things intimately." Recent work: Represented claimants in the Innovator litigation in a £60 million action against dozens of defendants.
Anneliese Day QC "Truly exceptional" and well known among her peers for being a tough and impressive opponent. She is "someone who can really be presented with a tricky case and see a way through." She handles many complex matters including high-value mortgage fraud and commercial cases. Expertise: "Exceptionally good with clients, she has a great sense of humour and produces work product of the highest quality." "Brainy, incisive, but also human when appropriate." Recent work: Defended MoFo against claims by Petrocapital Resources, alleging negligent advice on convertible loan notes.
David Halpern QC "A master tactician," who conducts cases for and against solicitors, accountants, valuers and surveyors, amongst others. Expertise: "Fantastic on complex areas of law and extremely collaborative in his approach. The lawyer's lawyer." Recent work: Advised Rentokil in a claim against Goodman Derrick relating to the composition of a contract for sale of property which led to planning difficulties.
Ben Elkington QC Praised as a new-style silk, he's particularly praised for his insurance-related negligence work. Expertise: "Very good with clients and a man of great strategic insight," he "understands the issues that come hand in hand when you work for insurers." Impresses solicitors with the way he "gets buried into the fundamentals without getting distracted by the window dressing" when handling multiparty claims. Recent work: Represented Think Environment in a claim relating to alleged negligence on the part of an insurance broker.
Mark Cannon QC His practice focuses on cases relating to insurance and construction professionals, but he is well capable of turning his hand to any professional negligence claim. Expertise: "He knows so much about the subject and literally wrote the book on it." Recent work: Appeared in Turpin v Brabners, a claim alleging a conflict of duty against the law firm surrounding the sale of a construction company.
Graham Eklund QC Handles a wide variety of claims, and is valued by clients for his judgement and his "direct, no-nonsense approach." Expertise: "An extremely intelligent advocate," who is "very measured and calm even in really difficult circumstances." Recent work: Handled a claim by an insured following a fire for which the insurance company denied liability. The insurance brokers were added to the claim for allegedly providing an inadequate service.
Ben Patten QC A "good all-rounder," who is "extremely knowledgeable" and provides commercially minded advice. He often works on behalf of insurance companies and construction professionals. Expertise: "Extremely bright, hands-on and unstuffy." "He's completely unruffleable - nothing shakes him or makes him concerned." Recent work: Represented Eversheds in defending a conflict of interest based claim made by Newcastle International Airport.
David Turner QC He has a wide practice that encompasses claims against a range of professionals. He has particular expertise in defending complex, multi-claimant actions arising out of the failure of tax avoidance products. Expertise: "Technically brilliant." Recent work: Defended Zatman & Co against claims of alleged negligent advice in relation to the claimants' attempts to purchase Wrexham Athletic.
Fiona Sinclair QC "A dream to work with" because she's "not afraid of detail" or of "getting her hands dirty." She has a great reputation for her construction-related professional negligence work and is many solicitors' first choice for cases in that area. Expertise: "She talks very well on her feet, judges listen to everything she says and she commands a lot of respect."
Leigh-Ann Mulcahy QC Regularly acts in multi-claimant actions and has recently defended a raft of negligence cases against both barristers and solicitors. Expertise: "Extremely bright and highly organised." Recent work: Defended Michael Booth QC, on behalf of Bar Mutual, in a negligence claim relating to the loss of a case he had acted in.
Graham Chapman QC "Clever and client-friendly," he "tackles complex claims at impressive speeds," while remaining mindful of the commercial reality of any given situation. Expertise: "User-friendly and very knowledgeable in terms of the law. He's very efficient and clear in his sensible advice." Recent work: Acted as junior counsel in the Innovator litigation led by John Powell QC.
Jamie Smith "A cut above everybody else at the junior Bar" and someone who gives "a QC service at junior rates." He receives unanimous praise from barristers and solicitors, who commend his clever and innovative approach and ability "to see things from a new angle." Expertise: "Quickly turns round papers and is steadfast in his advice." "He is a good team player with a fine legal brain. He is highly analytical, and is able to see through complicated legal issues and distil them down to the essential points." Recent work: Defending Clintons in a £20 million claim relating to alleged negligent advice given in relation to potential divorce proceedings.
Charles Phipps "A first port of call for financial services cases," he is praised for his ability to cut through paper-heavy cases and get straight to the nub of the matter. Expertise: "Incredibly knowledgeable, he produces sound and inventive pleadings." "He's excellent, very user-friendly and is never one to flap." Recent work: Represented Halliwells in the Court of Appeal. The firm admitted a breach of duty but was able to convince the judge that only nominal damages ought to be paid.
Scott Allen "Professional, clear and straightforward in his advice," he is confident handling the full range of professional negligence work. One solicitor commented: "He is one of the first juniors we look to irrespective of the profession we act for." Expertise: "He's amazing. He can cut through complex paperwork and is strong across all the core professional indemnity areas." Recent work: Acted as Ben Patten QC's junior in defending Eversheds against an action brought by Newcastle Airport concerning an alleged conflict of interest.
Hugh Evans Particularly noted for his professional indemnity work relating to accountants and solicitors, he is "very fast on the law" and leaves solicitors in no doubt that "any case he handles will be carefully researched and put together." Expertise: "He fights very hard for his clients and gives the solicitor a real sense of support and encouragement." Recent work: Acted for Howden Insurance Brokers over an alleged failure to fully cover a fairground inspection company.
Siân Mirchandani Although expert across the full range of professional negligence work, she has a wealth of experience in the TCC and regularly acts in claims relating to construction professionals. Expertise: "Provides high-quality work and has a strong understanding of the issues." "Gets to grips with tactical issues extremely quickly." Recent work: Led by Patrick Lawrence QC on a claim concerning alleged valuers' negligence in relation to a portfolio of hotels.
Amanda Savage Regularly instructed on claims against solicitors and barristers, valuers and financial professionals. She is "very careful in her advice and realistic about the prospects of a case." Expertise: "Very intelligent, extremely hard-working, and someone with a wonderful sense of humour. She works very well in a team and is a real asset to the solicitor." Recent work: Advised Sussex County Cricket Club with regard to a claim against its former solicitors DMH Stallard.
Richard Liddell Solicitors note his collaborative approach and the ease with which he integrates into a team. His expertise spans the entire range of professional indemnity work. Expertise: "He manages difficult clients well," and is "very good on dispute strategy and tactics." Recent work: Represented David Casement QC and Michael Booth QC on behalf of Bar Mutual in a claim brought by a liquidator.
Clare Dixon Seen by many as a "star of the future," she acts for claimants and defendants on cases relating to a wide range of professions. She is singled out for her advocacy, judgement and all-round courtroom ability. Expertise: "Quickly grasps the commercial angles of the dispute." "She's very straightforward, very logical and very persuasive." Recent work: Defended Pinsent Masons, led by Roger Stewart QC, in a claim concerning the alleged negligent drafting of sub-clauses.
Helen Evans Regularly represents claimants and defendants in matters relating to lawyers and valuers. She is highly sought after for her professional negligence expertise and is considered a go-to by solicitors. Expertise: "She works all hours of the day and provides a first-rate service." "Very bright and intuitive, she gives solid commercial advice." Recent work: Defended Christou & Co in a claim involving a Greek Cypriot restaurant which was the subject of litigation.
George Spalton Favourably compared to some silks in this area, he is known for his commercially focused advice, when acting on a whole range of professional negligence cases. Expertise: "Extremely confident and approachable. Gives really good firm, commercial advice." "Exceptionally bright but combines that with being very user-friendly."
Alex Hall Taylor Especially well known for his professional indemnity work with financial professionals, particularly on matters with a tax or chancery element. His congenial nature is noted and he is popular with solicitors and barristers alike. Expertise: "He's excellent. Client-friendly and hard-working, he's also fun, which is important." "Able to see the wood for the trees; he can get to a solution and put it in a way that is easily digestible for the client." Recent work: Led by Justin Fenwick QC, he defended Pannone in a high-profile claim brought by Langstone Leisure.
Carl Troman He is "good across the board" and quickly grasps the strategy and legal points in professional negligence cases of every stamp. He is regularly instructed by some of the most prominent professional negligence firms, who trust him to handle difficult multiparty cases. Expertise: "Very responsive and keen to do battle for the client where it is commercially sound so to do." "Strong on his feet, he went in against a far more senior barrister on the other side and held his own." Recent work: Acted in a matter relating to a conveyancing solicitor's alleged negligent advice on a boundary issue.
Katie Powell Stands out particularly for her professional negligence work relating to financial professionals. Expertise: "You can ask her to do anything and she will have done it before you turn around." "She was never too busy to come back to us."
Miles Harris "An absolute gem and a bit of a hidden talent," he is a highly regarded junior with a broad and growing practice. Expertise: "Fabulous with clients and incredibly on top of the detail of the case." "He's a lot more commercial than most; that always seems to be something that's at the forefront of his mind. He's on the same wavelength as the client." Recent work: He defended Castle Tax Consultants in a claim arising out of a failed tax avoidance scheme.
Graham Eklund QC An insurance specialist whose practice regularly encompasses property damage claims. He represents both insurers and insured defendants. Expertise: "His cross-examination would put the fear of God into anybody." Recent work: He was instructed in Milton Keynes BC v Nulty, a case concerning a fire at a recycling centre owned by Milton Keynes Council.
Ben Elkington QC Has a broad practice that encompasses professional negligence, insurance and professional liability cases. His adroit handling of all three types of claims leads sources to highlight him as a great choice for property damage work. Expertise: "He is very personable and gets on well with his clients." "In court he is particularly sensitive to the needs of judges, but he can also be quite tenacious with witnesses."
David Halpern QC An eminent property litigation silk with a wealth of experience, who is highly sought after by solicitors for his work on the intersection between property and professional negligence disputes. Expertise: "Unbelievably brilliant. He is the advocate for all seasons, and fantastically easy to deal with. He's incredibly direct in terms of identifying the problem, fantastic on his feet and a huge amount of fun." "He's got all the points and is persuasive in writing." Recent work: He was recently instructed by Hogan Lovells on behalf of Barclays Bank in a high-value claim against its solicitors and surveyors in respect of payments made to a fraudulent entity intended for the remortgaging of a number of Kensington flats.
'4 New Square is increasingly well regarded for its sports work, most notably in the horse racing area, due in part to Graeme McPherson QC's expertise. The set has also demonstrated its diversity by handling disputes in rugby, football, motor racing, boxing and athletics.'
"The set provides an excellent all-round client service and a fine clerking team."
Graeme McPherson QC Has undoubted expertise and earns widespread praise for the work he does in horse racing cases. Of late he has also been noticeably active in athletics, especially on anti-doping issues. Expertise: "He has a very personable manner – he is superb in front of a tribunal and is a really good advocate. He is also a sensible person to go to for advice." Recent work: He was instructed by the British Horseracing Authority to oppose attempts by Richard Hughes, the 2012 champion jockey, to overturn a 50-day suspension imposed in India.
Richard Liddell Regularly instructed on horse racing and athletics cases, and works for both the British Horseracing Authority and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). He is regularly involved in disciplinary, anti-doping and sponsorship cases. Recent work: He acted for the IAAF in its appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland over the decision of the Doping Committee of the Hungarian National Anti-doping Organisation to exonerate Hungarian discus thrower Zoltán Kövágó from any sanction.
Daniel Saoul Has a strong reputation for his work in sports disciplinary cases and the anti-doping arena. He also has a strong commercial practice which complements the work he does in boxing, motor sport and football. Expertise: "He gives authoritative, user-friendly and well-judged advice. Although busy, he is great at making himself available at short notice." Recent work: He was instructed to represent Ashley Theophane, a professional boxer and British champion in the light-welterweight division, in a dispute with former agent Hennessy Promotions.
Leigh-Ann Mulcahy QC, Jonathan Hough and Can Yeginsu are recommended.
Professor Eva Lomnicka is recommended.
Justin Fenwick QC, Neil Hext and George Spalton are recommended.
Four New Square's highly rated silks include the 'intelligent' and 'rigorous' Roger Stewart QC, who commands a 'huge amount of respect' and is 'first choice' for professional negligence cases; and Ben Patten QC is a 'persuasive' advocate who is 'efficient in his presentation and submissions' and is continually 'improving with age and experience'. Fiona Sinclair is a 'standout junior'.
Justin Fenwick QC, Michael Soole QC, Annabel Shaw, Katie Powell and Paul Sutherland are also recommended.
Four New Square is listed as a Tier Two Set.
What Four New Square may lack in terms of numbers, Nicholas Bacon QC is 'probably one of the best, if not the best, barrister in the costs field', with 'a real can-do attitude in finding solutions to problems'. Most recently he has been involved in Motto v Trafigura in the Court of Appeal, the largest costs case in English history. Roger Mallalieu has 'trail-blazed the Court of Appeal' and is 'an excellent advocate who knows the technical costs area inside out'.
Tim Chelmick is also recommended.
John Powell QC and Justin Fenwick QC are recommended.
Four New Square is a Tier Three Set.
At Four New Square, Graham Eklund QC is 'one of the leading silks in property insurance matters'. Jeremy Stuart-Smith and David Turner QC acted for Indian state-owned insurers in an $800m arbitration. Also recommended are new silk Ben Elkington QC, who is 'very good with clients', and junior Neil Hext, who is 'a real fighter'.
Justin Fenwick QC, Roger Stewart QC, Nicholas Davidson QC, Anneliese Day QC, Neil Hext and Jonathan Hough are also recommended.
Roger Stewart QC and George Spalton are recommended.
Four New Square's Graeme McPherson QC has particular expertise in horseracing cases and is 'an outstanding advocate who has a good grip on the rules of the sport'. Patrick Lawrence QC is commended for his 'experience in sports regulation, knowledge of horseracing, incisive authority and clear thinking'. Richard Liddell has 'picked up the peculiarities of the horseracing environment with commendable speed'. Daniel Saoul advises Olympic governing bodies.
Graeme Mew is also recommended.
Four New Square's Nigel Burroughs, who acts in all types of pensions disputes and has niche expertise in issues arising from attempts to amend scheme documentation
Graham Eklund QC is recommended.
Four New Square has 'an extremely strong team, with a stunning breadth of activity'.
- Legal 500, 2012
Four New Square is a Second Tier Set.
Product liability heavyweight Justin Fenwick QC acted in Kingspan Environmental Ltd & Others v Borealis A/S & Another. The well-respected Leigh-Ann Mulcahy QC led up-and-coming junior Katie Powell in Supreme Court group action AB v ors v Ministry of Defence regarding nuclear tests in the South Pacific and Australia. Graham Eklund QC is highlighted for his 'reliable quality of advice, excellent paperwork and skilled advocacy', and recently acted in Argos and Homebase v Leather Trade House. David Turner QC is 'an outstanding lawyer and advocate'. Dr Peter Feldschreiber's 'unique experience as a physician, pharma regulator and barrister gives him an encyclopaedic knowledge of pharma-related issues'
Jalil Asif QC is also recommended.
Ben Hubble QC, Graeme McPherson QC and Paul Parker are recommended.
Four New Square is 'at the top of the tree for professional negligence matters', and clients single out the 'excellent clerking'.
Four New Square is the Leading Set in Professional Negligence.
Justin Fenwick's 'phenomenal intellect is combined with the rare gift of being able to describe complex legal arguments in an understandable way'. Nicholas Davidson QC has 'a charming manner', Sue Carr QC 'thinks quickly on her feet' and is 'an exceptional cross-examiner', and Roger Stewart QC is an 'excellent strategist'. 'Rising star' Ben Hubble QC has a 'highly commercial approach', Leigh-Ann Mulcahy QC is 'truly brilliant' and Graeme McPherson QC is 'very approachable'. Also recommended are Michael Soole QC, who 'gets to the heart of the problem quickly'; Graham Eklund QC, who is 'extremely intelligent'; and David Turner QC, who is 'extremely well prepared, diligent and a pleasure to work with'. The set also has 'fantastic strength in depth' at the junior end, with the 'incredibly sensible' Fiona Sinclair, 'first-class' Jamie Smith, 'focused' Sian Mirchandani and Hugh Evans ('a real favourite') all singled out. Also recommended are the 'determined' Clare Dixon, 'responsive and easy-to-work-with' Helen Evans, 'pragmatic and commercial' Scott Allen, 'very personable' Richard Liddell and 'exceptional' Carl Troman. The 'exceptionally thorough and user-friendly' Patrick Lawrence QC and Charles Phipps are noted for their work in the high-profile case of Jones v Kaney. The 'sparkling' Anneliese Day QC and 'outstanding' Ben Elkington QC both made silk in March 2012.
John Powell QC, David Halpern QC, Simon Monty QC, Andrew Nicol, Paul Parker, Graham Chapman, Miles Harris, Stephen Innes, Shail Patel and Alex Hall Taylor are also recommended.
David Halpern QC is recommended.
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- Yogurt and water marketing giant Danone has selected Carat to handle North American media planning and buying duties after a review.
- Alpina Foods, the U.S. arm of South American brand, Alpina, hired INNOCEAN USA to strengthen the company's brand with American audiences and launch Alpina's first major U.S. advertising campaign for its line of Greek yogurts. INNOCEAN will be responsible for developing a multimedia and experiential marketing campaign to support Alpina Foods' new above-the-line campaign in select U.S. markets across the East Coast.
- Homebuilding company, PulteGroup, has named Organic as its agency of record, following a review. Organic will lead all strategy, creative, and digital experience across the PulteGroup brand portfolio, including its Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb and Pulte Mortgage brands. Organic's Omnicom sister shop, Agency 720, which specializes in local marketing, will help to execute TV, radio and print elements.
- Zimmerman Advertising won a pitch to oversee a website redesign for White Castle. Zimmerman has served as White Castle's agency of record since 2008, and currently handles all of White Castle's marketing, including traditional, social and digital, which was won in 2011. White Castle spent $1.5 million on TV advertising between January and June of 2013, $4.9 million on radio ads and $538,000 on Internet advertising during the same time period, according to Kantar Media.
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Use the SELPHY ES1's retractable USB cable* to connect the printer to a Canon digital camera or insert your memory card and preview the images on the LCD monitor. Now you're ready to print. In addition, the printer gives you the freedom to print anywhere using compact power adapter or optional rechargeable battery pack.
To print, simply playback a picture on your camera's LCD monitor. Then, press the lighted Print/Share button. For cameras without a Print/Share button, simply press "Print."
The SELPHY ES1 supports the PictBridge printing standard, so any PictBridge compliant digital camera can connect to these printers. Plus, you can enjoy the benefits of automatic DPOF printing as well as index, partial image, multiple copy and exact size printing.
Print Computer-stored images
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ECE 272: Digital Logic Laboratory
The TekBots platform is used in ECE 272: Digital Logic Lab, an introductory digital design course. The platform enables opportunities that facilitate learning both combinational and simple sequential designs. These designs are implemented using a Lattice FPGA through schematic capture and Verilog. Some examples of projects are a remotely operated vehicle and a semi-intelligent autonomous robot.
(Prerequisites: A basic TekBot from ECE 112 or ECE 199)
The following lab material requires Adobe Acrobot Reader to view.
Hardware Used
- TekBot
- Lattice Breakout Board
- Button Board
- 4 Digit Display Board
- Buck Boost Power Board
Software Used
Important Documents
- Term Schedule
- Lab Overview
- Diamond 3.2 Installation Guide for Windows
- Diamond 3.2 Installation Guide for Linux
- L293 Datasheet
- Engr Expo Triathlon Rules (Spring Term)
- Engr Expo Participation Sheet (Spring Term)
Lab Manual
Complete ECE 272 Manual
Section 1: Basic Combinational Logic and the MachXO2
This section covers the basics of using the Lattice Diamond software to program an FPGA, and connecting the Lattice Breakout Kit to the button board.
Section 2: Combinational Logic (Custom Remote Control)
Design a wired remote to drive the TekBot.
Section 3: Combinational Logic (Seven Segment Driver)
Design a 7- segment display decoder.
Section 4: Modular Combinational Logic Using HDL
Improve the functionality of the remote developed in Section 2. Add an analog timing board to automatically react to bumping into an object while driving the TekBot.
Section 5: Finite State Machine Using HDL
Design a digital state machine to control the TekBot's reaction to bumping into an object.
Section 6: Final Design Project
Design a system that will measure an analog voltage on the TekBot and display it using a multi-digit 7 segment display.
ADC Module
Appendix: System Overview
- Lattice Breakout Board
- Schematics
- Silk Screens and Pinouts
- Parts List and Suppliers