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Archive: February, 2010
Live chat with Matt Gelb
Andy MartinoJoin The Inquirer's Matt Gelb for a live chat from Spring Training at 2 p.m. Monday. Read more
New Yankee Chan Ho Park: "Philadelphia was the no. 1 choice."
Andy MartinoTAMPA--As a reporter, it is my job to be skeptical of messages like "the Phillies have one of the best clubhouses in baseball, and many players want to play for the team." It's not that I'm supposed to be overly negative about something like that; I just have to make sure that it isn't mere... Read more
Complete pitching probables for Week 1
Matt GelbCLEARWATER, Fla. -- You want pitching probables? We got 'em all. The order listed is the order in which the pitchers will throw. The first time through the rotation, starters will throw around 45 pitches. Wednesday vs. Florida State J.A. Happ Phillippe Aumont Yohan Flande Drew Naylor Joe Savery Jesus... Read more
Halladay will start Thursday vs. Yankees
Matt GelbCLEARWATER, Fla. -- It's a slow day on the fields. With a steady rain falling, the Phillies were limited to some batting practice in the cages in the tunnel. But after the shortened workout, pitching coach Rich Dubee provided a glimpse into the starting rotation as Grapefruit League play begins this... Read more
The Phearless Phour
Andy MartinoCLEARWATER, Fla.--In reporting a story for tomorrow's paper about what the Phils infield is working on this spring, I naturally had a long conversation with infield coach Sam Perlozzo. Perlozzo is always good for shop talk, and generous in sharing specific insights about his players. I did not know... Read more
Dubee impressed as Hamels works on fourth pitch
Matt GelbCLEARWATER, Fla. -- Earlier in the week, we wondered about the fate of Cole Hamels' cutter, the fourth pitch he experimented with this off-season and hoped to add to his repertoire. But pitching coach Rich Dubee downplayed the cutter last week, saying he wanted Hamels to focus at one pitch at a time... Read more
Bold Brown swings away against Halladay
Matt GelbCLEARWATER, Fla. -- Charlie Manuel said he wouldn't hold anyone back from swinging during the first live batting practice of the season. Against their own pitchers, most players will "track" pitches early in spring training, which is baseball lingo for standing there and taking the pitch... Read more
Time for some live BP
Matt GelbCLEARWATER, Fla. -- It's one of the most exciting drills of the spring: live batting practice. Why? Well it's the only time all season you can see Chase Utley hit off of Roy Halladay or Ryan Howard take swings against Cole Hamels. In the grand scheme of things, live BP isn't a huge deal -- but it... Read more
Catching up with Cliff Lee
Andy MartinoPEORIA, Ariz.—Today was an important one for the most popular ex-Phillie of the moment, Cliff Lee. He threw his first bullpen session for the Seattle Mariners this morning, after undergoing minor foot surgery this winter. He threw about 45 pitches, and said his foot felt fine. Of greater potential... Read more
Rollins has goals, but few predictions
Matt GelbCLEARWATER, Fla. -- Jimmy Rollins says he is out of the prediction business. Just like the countdown to pitchers and catchers, Rollins' prognostications are an annual rite of spring. This spring, he would only go so far as to say Roy Halladay is the best pitcher in the National League East rather... Read more
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The Brit List's Asha Leo caught up with two of Hollywood's hottest current stars — Daniel Radcliffe and Oscar nominee Jonah Hill — on BAFTA's red carpet.
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Ambipom ends up like Primape and Cacnea (as well as Pidgeot, Butterfree, Vulpix, Arbok, Chimecho, Lapras, and Weezing) before him, to leave for a stupid reason and never be seen again, ever, they basically dump the character and never show it returning again ever, cause the main characters are careless and just want "cooler pokemon"
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This is easily one of the worst episodes in Pokemon history, and easily the stupidest. Get rid of Dawn's best Pokemon in the worst way possible. This episode has made me question my fandom of the series, honestly. :V
Agreed, possibly the worst episode to exist ever, but there have been worse episodes, and this was just a STUPID way to get rid of a pokemon that was actually pretty good, also, since the trade between Ash and Dawn, and since Ambipom evolved from Aipom quickly, wouldnt Buizel evolve into Floatzel soon enough, I will most likely never watch a contest ever again, or compete in one in the games for that matter......
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Well I feel that wit's end works well on Jayce and I only sub it out for a hexdrinker if there's a lot of burst on the other team, not to mention the AS it gives let's me use that 100 damage I'm getting from my BT and later on combined with a BC it will do far more in the long term.
Start flask, ward, pots.Brutalizer- Phage- BT- BC. After this it's pretty situational. If I am steamrolling I typically run an IE. Honestly, if you have these 3 items its probably gg.If bot looks like they can carry I usually go tanky.
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And my imitations are all in primary colours, staring colours, hot as the colours of a hostelry's sign-board!
Could you direct me, sir, to a hostelry they call the 'Pig and Turnip'?
This mischance necessitated our staying overnight at the only hostelry in the place.
Let any travell, it is without charge and at every house is entertainment as in a hostelry.
Without further ceremony, he was again confined, in a small cupboard-like cavity, close to the hostelry of the Gull's Nest.
It was before the Strand wing of the hostelry had been built.
In a short time they were back in the hostelry and proceeded to go to their rooms.
Dickens describes the hostelry in these words: A Famous Inn!
Old Saunders--I remember him like yesterday--was not a mere drunken sot or a Boniface of the hostelry.
I entered a hostelry to beg an alms, and these bargemasters were talking about it.
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A recent ruling by Europe's top court has given its people a "right to be forgotten." Google and other search engines must now delete "inadequate, irrelevant, or no longer relevant, or excessive" information from search queries when a European individual requests it, even when the info is true. This isn't a classic case of censorship: the "offending" pages produced by newspapers and other websites will go untouched. Google and the other search engines just won't be allowed to link to them.
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On Wednesday, President Barack Obama delivered the major address of his weeklong trip to Europe, focusing on the Russian incursions into Ukraine and the coordinated Western retaliation. "Together, we have isolated Russia politically, suspending it from the G8 nations," Obama said. For annexing Crimea, Russia was punished with temporary exile from this coalition of advanced industrial democracies, a group of Western countries that collectively act on their shared values.
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Colyer-Fergusson Building, University of Kent Campus, Tanglewood. Giles Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NB, Tel: 01227 769075, Email, www.thegulbenkian.co.uk/events/theatre/2015/December/2015-12-12-Uni-kent-chorus.html
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The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, 18 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RA, Tel: 01227 862162, Email, www.thebeaney.co.uk/whatson
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Canterbury Cathedral, The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH, Tel: 01795 845204, www.demelza.org.uk
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We know, as followers of Christ, that biblically we are all members of one body. We are not to be isolated or in competition with each other. On the contrary, the apostle Paul plainly says that "there should be no division" in the body (1 Cor. 12:25). Instead there should be a striking unity in the body and on our ministry teams.
Regardless of one's view of the role of women in ministry, virtually all Christians agree that ministry teams can be staffed with both males and females. Most of us agree that it's God's plan for men and women to serve him together corporately.
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It's a game about a running seed. Just that. No one knows where it is heading. NO ONE. Based on a pretty frustrating prototype that combines ability with memory.
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The Running Seed (name to be determined) is a considerably hard game, not only because it requires agility to be beaten, but it also needs your memory. Remembering which path is the correct one and also having small time to think makes this little experiment a success.
It has been growing since I first made the prototype, now it has lots of various unfinished new sprites that will be added to the final build. However, since I'm currently working on Candypede, and I consider Candypede more important to be done than this one, Running Seed's development will stay in stand by until Candypede gets to the AppStore in Beta.
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Brooke Lanaski
I walk down the road, quickly and quietly. It's late and cold, and I can't wait to get Kate and go home. Hopefully she won't put up much of a fight.
I turn left where I'm supposed to, and I see them under the bridge. They're huddled above a fire, trying to keep warm. As I get closer, someone grabs my arm. They pull me to face them.
"Hey goodlookin. What's a rich girl like you doing in a dump like this?" The boy asks. I pull my arm away and walk back a bit.
"None of your business." I respond.
"Oh, we got a smart mouth here." The boy looks at his two friends. They smile a smile I'm not that comfortable with. God, why didn't I bring Ben?
"Let's show our friend here how we teach smart mouths a lesson." He says. The two boys next to him grab my arms and push me down. The other boy struggles at trying to take off my clothes.
"KATE!" I shout at the top of my lungs. I can see her running towards me.
"Hey! Mark, Anthony, Aaron! Get the hell off of her!" She shouts, kicking the boys. They stand up.
"You got lucky, girl. Next time we'll get you when that bitch isn't around." He points at Kate. She just rolls her eyes as they run away. Kate reaches her hand out. I take it and she pulls me up.
"Brooke, please explain what the hell you are doing here? You're lucky I was here." She crosses her arms.
"Look, Kate. I was wrong. I am selfish, self-centered bitch. I only care about myself, I take advantage of my parents. You have a crappy life, I shouldn't have been so mean."
"Ok, now that we're done stating the obvious, please tell me why you're here?" I take a deep breath.
"I want you, Brenna, and Amy to come back to my house. You three shouldn't live here. It's, no offense, a shit hole. I was here for less than a minute, and three guys were already trying to rape me." Kate laughs.
"You get used to it. Anyway, why do you want us to come back? Don't you like, hate us, or something?"
"Yes, I do. I mean, did. I'm just used to being alone, always being the best. I guess I was just nervous you we're going to become the favorite. I just wanted more attention than you got. I'm sorry." I say.
"Oh really? I couldn't tell." Sarcastic Kate says. I punch her in the arm but smile.
"Yeah, I was a bit of a bitch. I actually want you and Brenna and Amy to come back. My parents didn't set me up to this, they didn't know I came today. Please, come back to my house. Let's start over." Kate is silent for a moment.
"I'll consult Brenna and Amy, ok? Wait here and give me a minute." She runs to them.
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I run to Brenna and Amy, who are still sitting around the fire, noticing my absence.
"Why is Brooke here? And why did you run off?"
"The Douche Brothers we're trying to rape her. She wants us to come back." They freeze when I say that.
"Wait, what?" They say in unison, their eyes wide.
"Yeah. She wants us to come back. No, Kasey and Mike didn't set her up to it, supposedly." I say.
"Well, are we?" Brenna asks.
"I was sent to consult you two. I don't know if we should. I don't know if this is some sort of prank or what. Or if she'll run away again. I really don't know." I say.
"I think we should go back. Give it one more shot, you know?" Amy says.
"I agree. Even if Brooke wasn't nice, Kasey and Mike were. And so was the food." Brenna says.
"Alright. Back it is. But if she is bitchy again, we're gonna leave, ok?" I say. They nod, and we walk towards Brooke, who is still standing where I left her.
…Two years later…
Brooke Lanaski
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" I shout in the still sleeping Kate's ear. She smacks me and rolls over in the bed, putting the pillow over her head.
"Come on! You're 18! You're ooolld!" I say, pulling the pillow off of her face. She sits up and rubs her eyes.
"No older than you." She says, laughing. I laugh back. She gets out of bed and we go downstairs, where Brenna, Amy, Ben, Kelsey and Tess are already are, standing around a cake.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" They all exclaim at once. Kasey and Mike are in the corner, taking pictures. Oh parents, they're so embarrassing.
"Thanks everyone!" I say, walking down the marble steps to the cake. There are two candles, with the number 18. Everyone sings happy birthday and Kate and I blow out our candles.
Then we open presents. Kate opens hers, and it's a MacBook Pro. She squeals and hugs Kasey and Mike. I open my present and it's a picture of a pool.
"What's this?" I curiously ask. Kasey and Mike pull me using my arms to the backyard. There is a pool.
"You got us a pool!" I squeal. They nod and I give them a hug.
"Thank you so much!" Kate screams. We quickly run upstairs and change into our swimsuits and push each other in.
We swim around in the pool for a few hours before we get tired, and then we just sunbathe in the sun for a few hours.
"It's no fair, you got the good skin!" I fake complain to Kate. She is always always tan.
"Yup. I did. And you got the super sexy boyfriend." She snickers.
"Yup. I totally kinda did." I smile. We have both changed so much since the day two years ago we found out about each other. It's kinda crazy to think about now, how much I hated her. How I loved life without her. Now I can't imagine life without her. She's my twin, my other half.
I know now, no matter how much I hated her, she was my family, and I shouldn't have looked down on her because she was less privileged than me. But I'm glad we live together. And I know I always will be.
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Taking a step back, varsity rules
The Houston Texans really didnt learn, did they?
The team that came into Foxborough last season clad in letterman varsity jackets for their showdown with the New England Patriots, eventually left Gillette Stadium with Tom Brady doing what hes likely done to dozens of men over the years; he stole their dates.
On Tuesday, the Texans released the themes for their 2013 home game schedule, and while its mostly a slate that promotes community awareness, there, on Dec. 1, when the Patriots come to town, is a theme that differs from any of the eight before it.
Still, I suppose thats better than being welcomed to Houston on Deep Steel Sunday presented by Hyundai.
That game vs. the Texans is still five-plus months away, but the Patriots do indeed begin training camp in Foxborough next week, with the Aaron Hernandez situation looming over the franchise. Will Bill Belichick answer the questions about his former tight end, now residing in a Dartmouth correctional facility charged with murder?
Spoiler alert: He won't.
Meanwhile, the first-place Red Sox kick off the second half of the 2013 season Friday when they welcome the Yankees to Boston for a three-game series. Bostons surprising season has fans dreaming of their own fall homecoming with a potential return to the playoffs, a place the team hasnt visited since 2009.
And yes, the varsity, is, for the most part, intact.
As the Red Sox limped out of the All-Star break one year ago, Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino sent his infamous Seven Dwarves letter to season ticket holders, pleading with them to recognize the efforts of the cheerful Cody Ross, the friendly Mike Aviles, and the inspiring story of Daniel Nava.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia has shown power, in the clutch, worthy of an All-Star. And as the talented Will Middlebrooks forced his way into the lineup, we bade farewell, with gratitude, to Kevin Youkilis, who helped us win two World Championships. The one constant on the field has been our beloved Big Papi, David Ortiz. How thrilled we were that our gregarious leader reached the 400-home run plateau in a career that we hope will forever be with the Red Sox. The one constant off the field is that we have had a veritable All-Star Team on the disabled list. As we begin the second half, we look forward to the return of the varsity, including Jacoby Ellsbury, Carl Crawford, Andrew Bailey, and the ever-dirty Dustin Pedroia. While this infusion of such talent in late July may make other General Managers green with envy, you can be sure that Ben Cherington and his Baseball Operations Staff will approach the July 31 trading deadline with their tireless work ethic. If someone can further help this club, and if the deal makes sense, we will be aggressive. We want to play October Baseball this year.
Thats actually two constants on the field, but whos quibbling when the team probably leads the league in bronze plaques and commemorative displays along the concourses.
The missive was an embarrassment and a clear sign to the market the Red Sox were targeting, content to pull at strings of nostalgia during Fenway Parks 100th season. A few weeks later, Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, and Crawford (and Nick Punto) were on their way to Los Angeles, Bobby Valentine was eventually out of a job, and the keys were officially handed over to general manager Ben Cherington, who had to be grinding his teeth through a disastrous campaign in which he had little say.
Cheerful and Friendly have been replaced by a more cohesive unit without the distractions that Valentine would bring to the ballpark on a daily basis. One year ago tomorrow, the Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox, 3-1, to go 48-45 on the season. Alfredo Aceves (in Pawtucket) was the winner, while Matt Thornton (now with the Red Sox) took the loss. Its a game not only notable because of the juxtaposition of pitchers, but because the Red Sox would never see three games over .500 for the rest of the season.
A year later, Lucchino would have every right to pen a How do you like me now? response. Lets hope he doesnt.
Much of the enjoyment from this season has been that it is about baseball. I know, not exactly a revelation, but sometimes with the Red Sox you wonder, particularly in the wake of Terry Franconas book, in which the former Sox skipper claimed that the owners dont particularly care about the game.
But Lucchino, John Henry, and Tom Werner have keenly taken a step back this time around, choosing to let the on-field product speak for the teams success rather than feeling the need to tell you about how great they are despite the standings and turmoil. Baseball in Boston is fun again, not a means to sell you a narrative.
The varsity takes the field at Fenway Friday night. Bring your pom-poms.
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Tony Campana Designated for Assignment
OF Tony Campana was Designated for Assignment (DFA) yesterday by the Cubs, to make room on the MLB 40-man roster for OF Scott Hairston (signed by the Cubs as an Article XX-B MLB free-agent).
The 32-year old Hairston signed a two-year contract that will reportedly pay him $6M ($5M guaranteed plus another $1M in potential perfoemance bonuses).
Because he was an Article XX-B MLB FA post-2012, Hairston will have automatic "no trade" rights through June 15th. He can waive this right, but if he does, he can be traded for cash and/or player contracts with a maximum aggregate value of $50,000.
The Cubs 13th round draft pick out of the U. of Cincinnati in 2008, Campana hit 262/306/300 with 54 SB (5 CS) in 184 MLB games over the previous two seasons (2011-12), and is considered to be one of the fastest players in MLB. He will be 27 in May.
A reminder about how the DFA process will work with regard to Tony Campana:
1. The Cubs have ten days to either trade, release, or send Campana outright to the minors. (He cannot be returned to the 40-man roster because he was replaced on the 40 by another player).
2. Outright Assignment Waivers must be secured by the 10th day, so Campana can be placed on waivers no later than next Monday (2/18), and thus the Cubs will have until 2 PM (Eastern) on Monday 2/18 to trade Campana because the "waiver ride" takes two business days (actually it takes 47 hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during Spring Training and the regular season, not including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the off-season). So in this case, the Cubs only have eight days to trade Campana, not ten.
3. The Houston Astros have first priority on Outright Waiver claims at this time. (The previous season's standings are used to determine waiver claim priority during off-season, Spring Training, and up through the first 30 days of the MLB regular season, then the standings as of the morning the players clears waivers are used beginning on the 31st day of the regular season). Whether it is an American League team or National League team making a waiver claim does not matter EXCEPT for Trade Assignment Waivers (required to trade players on the 40-man roster beginning on August 1st up through the conclusion of the MLB regular season), where clubs in the waived player's own league get first priority over clubs in the other league, even if the club in the other league has a worse record than the club in the player's own league.
4. Campana CANNOT elect to be a free-agent if outrighted because he has not accrued at least three years of MLB Servicve Time, he is not a "Super Two" player, and he has not been outrighted previously in his career. He would not be eligible to be an MLB Rule 55 minor league free-agent (6YFA) until post-2014, although he would be eligible for selection in the December 2013 Rule 5 Draft if he is not added back to an MLB 40-man roster in the meantime.
5. If waivers are secured and Campana is outrighted to the minors and then is added back to the Cubs MLB 40-man roster prior to the conclusion of the 2013 MLB regular season, he would burn a minor league option (he presently has two left), even though he was outrighted (not optioned) to the minors. (No minor league option would be spent if he is outrighted to the minors and then is added back to the 40-man roster AFTER the conclusion of the 2013 MLB regular season)
Even though this is the best time of the year to sneak a player through waivers (because most MLB 40-man rosters are full), I think it's fairly likely that Campana will get claimed. I believe the Cubs would have had a much better chance of getting Ian Stewart through waivers (as they did with Blake DeWitt and Manny Corpas about this time last year) than will be the case with Campana.
I believe Campana could have value to a lot of MLB clubs as a "5th outfielder" (pinch-runner & late-inning defensive replacement), so it's possible that the Cubs will be able to trade him to another club before he has to be put on waivers, in exchange for a "second-tier" type prospect who is not on the other club's 40-man roster.
As usual, a nice summary of
As usual, a nice summary of the Campana situation by AZ Phil.
The next panel is that kid in
The next panel is that kid in the riding boots kicking the snot out of his "friend." Part of a Victorian etiquette manual. I believe the lesson was about what to do if you don't have anything nice to say.
i know the guy is a flyball
i know the guy is a flyball pitcher, but im still amazed no one's claimed Shawn Kelley from SEA yet (even at his 900K price tag).
it seems like someone (like...the cubs) would have a place for the guy...especially with the club control left.
low 90s fastball and slider...control on both. setup man upside...
"Mariners acquired OF Abraham
"Mariners acquired OF Abraham Almonte from the Yankees in exchanged for RHP Shawn Kelley."
...well, that's that.
"According to ESPN's Buster
"According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Cubs are "on the fringes" of the market for outfielder Michael Bourn."
...i still refuse to believe these rumors...even if he'd "only" cost the cubs a 2nd round pick (aside from the stupid loot/years).
i know theo's spent dumb money before on an overpriced OF'r with low power in boston, but it seems that would be something he'd learn from...or jed would refuse listen to if prodded in that direction.
I think the big X-factor here
I think the big X-factor here that the public can't really comprehend would be the trade market for DeJesus. If you get Bourn, you have an outfield glut, and the only one who you can trade (due to contracts and rules) is DeJesus. Also, if you're going long-term on Bourn, you pretty much have to trade Jackson, and what's his market?
So theoretically, if the Cubs got the price they wanted on Bourn, and they turned DeJesus and Jackson into the pitcher(s) they want, this team could get interesting pretty quick.
But as for Bourn, I'm just sayin nah way mon.
i don't even buy the "1 year
i don't even buy the "1 year scenario" where he takes $13-$15m and becomes trade bait.
he'd be neat trade bait if he doesn't K 100 times by the time you're looking to trade him, but after paying him $7+ for a 1/2 season of his service what kind of return are you gonna get on that at best (especially considering you've given up a 2nd round pick to get him)?
Doubtful, there isn't a team
Doubtful, there isn't a team out there that will give up a high pick to sign him for 1 year. Ditto Lohse. It's gotta be long term but reasonable dollars, which isn't the Boras style. It's interesting to see where this is headed for those two guys (especially Lohse).
Indians sign Bourn.
Indians sign Bourn.
4/48m...bit of a way from
4/48m...bit of a way from that 5-6 years at 15m per he was initially looking.
also, they signed swisher so they were already gonna lose their 2nd round pick.
also, lol he's making less per year than s.victorino. wtf BOS?
I wonder if a discounted
I wonder if a discounted extension of Garza might be more possible now that everybody has seen the way that the new CBA affected the offseasons of Swisher, Bourn, Loshe, etc.
If Garza returns to his old
If Garza returns to his old self this year, the draft pick won't hurt his value too much. If he doesn't, why extend him?
I saw garza was ranked as the
I saw garza was ranked as the 9th best FA next year. Some of those above him will likely sign extensions. If we don't sign him to an extension, there realistically won't be anything better available. So fucking sign his ass if/when he proves himself not to be broken.
only 9th? sounds sketchy...
only 9th? sounds sketchy...
r.cano (2nd), j.ellsbury (OF), c.granderson (OF), s.choo (OF), h.pence (OF), m.garza (SP), josh johnson (SP), t.lincecum (SP), r.madson (CL), j.hanrahan (CL)
those guys are pretty much the 10 best of the "under 35 years old" crop.
cano is the stand out #1 in that crew, but one could put garza in the top-5 without much argument...pending what t.lincecum does this season or how one feels about josh johnson, r.madson, or c.granderson.
adam wainwright (SP) could make that list, easily, depending on what he has coming back from yet another injury-missed season.
I'd definitely take Garza
I'd definitely take Garza over Pence and Choo, and I'd probably take him over Ellsbury, too. I'd be happy to see them extend him at a reasonable price--the team isn't swimming in top of the line starters, and that situation won't resolve itself in a year or two.
Matt's career numbers don't blow me away, though, and I could see draft pick compensation diminishing the overall demand for him as a FA. Best thing for Matt (financially) would be to get traded mid-season. If that happens, the only way the Cubs get good value for him is if there is some sort of extension bargaining window figured in.
And the Indians continue to
And the Indians continue to show they don't know what the fuck they are doing.
It's nice to see the Bourn to
It's nice to see the Bourn to Cubs rumors put to rest, even though I wasn't seriously concerned.
Well, you're right, but they
Well, you're right, but they're still rolling out a pretty solid lineup this year. There's probably not a lot to be excited about when you're Cleveland.
Two Cubs honorable mentioned
Two Cubs honorable mentioned
Worst contracts according to Jonah Keri
I didn't get the Marmol
I didn't get the Marmol honorable mention. 1 year left on the deal, and he had a good second half after he started throwing the fastball more. Meh...we'll see I guess?
yes, I agree.
yes, I agree.
He has one year left and he will be traded by the deadline.
Dodgers are going to be interesting this year if they crash and burn.
I guess the Tribe is out of
I guess the Tribe is out of the Tony Campana sweepstakes.
Swisher, Bourn and Stubbs, Michael Brantley for their OF, so Swisher may move to 1B and Reynolds goes from 1B to DH.
Kipnis, ACabrera, Chisenhall and Santana are the rest of their lineup.
Baseball prospectus has the
Baseball prospectus has the Cubs at 77-85, improved by 16 games but still last in the NL Central and getting the 8th or 9th draft pick in the 2014 draft. Astros beat the Marlins for the 1st pick.
WSux also predicted at 77-85. Cardinals, Dbacks at 84 wins and a playoff for the the last wildcard slot to play the Giants. Odd that they predict the Braves at 82 wins and out of the playoffs. Rangers, Redsox get the AL wildcard game.
The Marlins will probably
The Marlins will probably field a bunch of kids and be in the hunt all year, with an average attendance of about 2,000
seems about right on Cubs,
seems about right on Cubs, they're only 2 games back of Brewers and all 3 of those teams seem like they could slot anywhere from 3rd to 5th depending on luck.
interesting AL East
interesting/weird AL East projections, though...
The Jeff Bagwell/Ivan
The Jeff Bagwell/Ivan Rodriguez off season diet-
It's even easier to drop 20
It's even easier to drop 20-30 pounds by smoking crack.
"Scott Baker (elbow) threw 40
"Scott Baker (elbow) threw 40 pitches at around 70 percent effort on Tuesday afternoon in Cubs camp."
"I'm as far along as I'm supposed to be right now," Baker said Tuesday after his workout. "I would say '100 percent' would be pitching in games, and obviously, there are no games to pitch in. That's part of the process is using spring training to prepare for the season."
miguel montero on trevor
miguel montero on trevor bauer...
"He never wanted to listen … Good luck to Carlos Santana."
ahh AHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
ahh AHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!OMG! MY SIDES ARE SPLITTING-
"Orioles manager Buck
"Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Rule 5 pick T.J. McFarland stood out among those that threw bullpen sessions Wednesday."
the PR campaign about this kid from the O's continues in high gear...
it was (imo) an odd pick and the noise they make about him is even weirder to me. he throws a high 80s sinker + slider combo with an occasional change. he has been hittable in the minors rather regularly without getting Ks. at best he seems like a #4/5 starter or a middle/long relief option. *shrug*
then again, i'm still trying to figure out why so many people seem to love MIN's scott diamond. keeping the ball down seems to mean a whole lot to some people no matter what kind of stuff they have to go with that skill.
crunch, I've seen McFarland
crunch, I've seen McFarland pitch maybe a half-dozen times in the past few years, and in general, I agree, he's not that much. Best case seems to be a couple Randy Wells type years (Randy of 09/10 ... not the best comparison, as I like McFarland a bit better than I liked Wells before he emerged, and McFarland gets more GB's, but just that level is what I'm referencing).
But I also understand why a manager (not just Buck or the Orioles) might take a shine to him. He has a very good, aggressive demeanor on the mound (there's been minor leaguers that I've seen who noticeably slouch a bit when they get in trouble), and he combines that with throwing strikes. Add in his GB propensity, and those are all factors that will get a team to be intrigued when it's BP sessions.
Been busy, so I completely
Been busy, so I completely missed the Campana situation, but I stated my view before. At the end of the day, at the rate with which the Cubs were adding guys and needing to clear 40 man spots, Campana was going to go at some point, particularly since there are a lot of OF's on the 40 man. He simply doesn't add that much, and I'm not 100% convinced that he's a lock to be plucked (he probably will be, but with so many rosters in place, it's not hard to see teams passing).
I hope he's back, manning OF in AAA and trying to improve, but at the end of the day, with the rate at which things were going, no big loss.
A fav (Campy) replaced by a
A fav (Campy) replaced by a future fav: Daniel VogelBabe...
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Nah, I'll probably just contemplate how they should've done a Padres-style all-in plan.
of course not. maybe go ice skating and think about it a while. make advanced reservations at the hotel they're starting construction on. check new releases for possible entertainment from the movie screens they want installed. think about renting an office in the new office spaces. write a letter to the cubs requesting your favorite beer be added to the beer garden. lobby your favorite band to play the outdoor venue.
...and in between that maybe they can find $40-50m to invest in the product that all of this revolves around.
let's not get caught up on phrasing for a setup and lose the gist of the post. i don't care what one wants to call the playoff exit.
-crapping out
+they lost their playoff attempt
there. now we can focus on something other than not liking the tone of a line that's setting up a point.
I didn't like the entire post, if that helps.
Making the NLCS with a young team = "crapping out of the playoffs with a young team."
I'm guessing 3/30 and all the two foot long hot dogs you can eat didn't work
Yes! In a 12-way tie for first!
Blew my prediction! I had them signing Zimmerman and trading for another arm.
Damn wanted Zimmermann
Yeah, this market. Remember when Ted Lilly signed a 4/$40m with the Cubs? It was like "Well, I guess if you can throw a ball, that's what the 3 and 4 starters are all getting." I'm glad I'm not a GM. Of course, they're spending our money...
in this market that seems like a decent deal relative to the market.
given that d.price will probably get 30m-ish a year, 22m for 29yo zimm doesn't seem bad. i wouldn't complain about him suiting up for the cubs. one less option gone...
Zimmermann 5/$110m with Tigers. Youch.
And the updated predications page: http://bit.ly/1NWlEek
Cubs 3B Christian Villanueva (who is out of minor league options) is hitting 358/464/500 for Obregon in the Mexican Pacific League (LMP), and is leading the LMP in OBP, is second in BAvg and walks, is seventh in SLG, and is tied for 8th in HR. He also has struck out only 16 times in 175 PA.
CTSteve, thanks for spelling Zimmermann correctly. We don't need another first baseman.
The media has linked Cueto and the Cubs approximately zero times this winter. I'm thinking there's just not a lot of interest there on the Cubs' part. It seems unlikely.
If the Cubs miss on Price, Grienke, and Zimmerman, they will aim for a mid-rotation starter via free agency or trade. However, I think this scenario also significantly boosts the odds that they extend Arrieta.