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In normal healthy adults each milliliter of serum contains close to 1 μg of copper. Almost all of this is present as an integral part of the molecule of ceruloplasmin, a copper-protein of serum. There is a small portion, about a tenth, of the total serum copper that is not part of ceruloplasmin and that is probably loosely bound to albumin.
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Ignore, ignore, ignore! Bullies are after a reaction so don't give them one!
Duck my head, ignore them and look down. Do NOT make smart *** remarks just makes them mad. They leave you alone eventually.
Punch um in the ******* face. Who's bullying u? I'll take care of that bastard ford u
I know that I can answer in part here. I have experienced bullying, cruelty, ignorance [that can be the cruellest actually] since my eleventh birthday, the day I 'came out' to everyboy, to Mum, to the school, to the world. I experienced more pain after from women and girls more than from men/males. My answer is simple, not to get angry, not to confront, but also not to allow anybody to demean me. I love ehat I am, but I have always known that a kind word will always turn away anger, but a fierce one will simply act like a magnet and heap more misery on one. I have written my story of the notorious school bully that caused me so much pain, but after one simple act of kindness he became my best friend, and still is. I guess for me it's always to turn away wrath with a smile, with kindness, even with love.
Beat the crap out of the biggest one and the rest will back off
I don't think I've been bullied but once and it was when I was a little girl. An older girl on the play ground felt she could claim the the bars a group of us were playing on. I disagreed. It didn't end well unfortunately.
stab the bully in front of everyone. worked for me when i was younger. i was suspended from school but i was treated like a hero and applauded by half the school because he bullied so many people. he never bullied me again.
With a sense of humor. I know that they are bullying me, and I laugh it off. It happened many times in 6th grade and it ended when they found they couldn't get under my skin, it is a power play.
Give back twice as good as I get. It's the only way to get them to step off, it does work.
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A theory satisfies the $k$-variable-property if every first-order formula is equivalent to a formula with at most $k$ bound variables (possibly reused). Gabbay has shown that a fixed time structure satisfies the $k$-variable property for some $k$ if and only if there exists a finite basis for the temporal connectives over that structure. We give a model-theoretic method for establishing the $k$-variable property, involving a restricted Ehrenfeucht-Fraisse game in which each player has only $k$ pebbles. We use the method to unify and simplify results in the literature for linear orders. We also establish new $k$-variable properties for various theories of bounded-degree trees, and in each case obtain tight upper and lower bounds on $k$. This gives the first finite basis theorems for branching-time models.
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A new social networking site, "SalamWorld", will soon be available to Muslims around the world. But this one will be a cleaner and more restricted site by "filtering out harmful content" and that it will "uphold and respect family values" they mention in their commercial, according to the Washington Post.
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Two (imho) truly helpful programs here in St. Louis last week (see postings from 10/8 and 10/5 below) included discussions with local organizations who have strategically focused on surviving and growing in these difficult financial times and succeeded. One approach these groups seemed to share was to deliberately and creatively choose collaboration partners.
Some how-to's, what-not-to's and who-t0-withs of nonprofit collaborations and partnerships is the theme of G&FC programming now being planned for early 2010; watch this blog in November for dates and times. Many thanks to our partners -- see their websites at right--for providing the expertise for these programs.
In the meantime, check out one of our books about nonprofit collaboration or one written by Friday's speaker, Dr. Paul Light. We also have the title he recommended, Forces for Good by Leslie R. Crutchfield.
Some how-to's, what-not-to's and who-t0-withs of nonprofit collaborations and partnerships is the theme of G&FC programming now being planned for early 2010; watch this blog in November for dates and times. Many thanks to our partners -- see their websites at right--for providing the expertise for these programs.
In the meantime, check out one of our books about nonprofit collaboration or one written by Friday's speaker, Dr. Paul Light. We also have the title he recommended, Forces for Good by Leslie R. Crutchfield.
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Dan Sise from UMSL's NPML will discuss Grant Management Basics at a free workshop here at Central Library Oct. 28, 3-5pm. He'll discuss issues, suggest practices and procedures and give examples from grant awards and agreements. E-mail or call us to register.
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St. Louis CBO's & Capacity Building Seminar Set for Oct. 21
John McClusky, director emeritus of UMSL's NPML, Sean Thomas, executive director of Old North St. Louis Restoration Group, and Erin Budde, head of community affairs for Wells Fargo Advisors, will discuss how Community Based Organizations (CBOs) embedded in urban neighborhoods can become successful agents of change on Oct. 21 at the J.C. Penney Conference Center, Rm. 126, on the UMSL campus from 3-4:30 pm. The free event is sponsored by UMSL's Community Partnership Project. For more information, visit http://umslce.org/index.php/seminar-series or call 314.516.6392.
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2009 "$$$ & Sense" Nonprofit Report Survey Open
Area nonprofits who are considering or currently running a major funding campaign involving restricted donations are asked to complete a short survey which can be accessed at http://www.centerforgiving.org/. before Oct. 23. Benefits include additional marketing of your campaign to the public and potential donors (unless you choose to participate anonymously) as well as a complimentary "scrubbed" version of this report.
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Hear noted professor and author Dr. Paul C. Light define sector choices in these momentous times and discuss the future of area nonprofits with a panel of experts. The Oct. 23 event is part of the Nonprofit Services Center's Continuing the Dialog series, and costs $30. For more information and to register, link to the NSC website from this blog.
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Yeah i normally have trouble when thinking up of new characters. Because they have to be unique and not too much like your other ones, its sometimes hard to think of everything that will make it unique. Try and get some inspiration for it though. Maybe base it off one of ur family members or freinds. It dosent have to be EXACTLY like them, your character could have for example:
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Things like that really make a character unique so try and mix and match a few things till you have what you want
Every beginning has an end and every end has a beginning...so are we just going round in an infinite loop?
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Update on Sehllin LisethSehllin lives in the district of Camilo Ortega, an area populated by those with scarce resources. She is a young mother who wants to succeed with her husband and children, who grow bigger every day and whose education costs are increasing. She still makes a living in business with her husband's support. She wants to invest in her sales, which is why she is requesting the help of a loan to buy various new and second-hand clothing, shoes, household utensils, and other items, to keep selling and ensure she makes a living for her family.
Previous Loan DetailsSehllin earns a living selling clothing, shoes and domestic appliances. She set up her business nine years ago with funds provided by her husband who works as a master builder. She began selling only a few products but joined forces with her mother to increase inventory and achieve better eco... More from Sehllin Liseth's previous loan »
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About AFODENICThis loan is administered by AFODENIC, La Asociación para el Fomento al Desarrollo Nicaragua, a Kiva Field Partner based in Managua, Nicaragua. Founded in 1999, AFODENIC was created to promote the socio-economic and cultural development of sectors that are excluded from commercial banking. Integrating economic and human resources, AFODENIC offers affordable and adaptable financial services aimed at strengthening the family unit of their clients, who include students, producers, and micro- and small entrepreneurs from rural and urban areas. AFODENIC is a socially responsible institution engaged in society and making a positive impact on its professional partners and communities.
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Cubs Draw Blanks at Indian School Park
Six pitchers combined to throw a five-hit shutout with ten strikeouts, as the Giants blanked the Cubs 4-0 in AZ Instructional League action at Indian School Park Field #2 in Scottsdale this afternoon.
Lanky 6'5 20-year old RHP David Henrie (2011 NDFA – Trinidad State JC) made his pro debut for the Cubs today, getting the start and throwing one inning. He allowed one run on a walk and two singles, and struck out one (the first man he faced, on three pitches). The Cubs signed Henrie last month after watching him pitch for the Arvada Colts in the Rocky Mountain Baseball League (a collegiate summer "wood bat" league) and a subsequent work-out for Cubs scouts at Fitch Park on August 15th.
Also making his pro debut today for the Cubs was 16-year old Venezuelan switch-hitting catcher Mark Malave. One of the top-rated 16-year old International players available at the start of the International Signing Period, Malave received a reported $1.6M bonus (equivalent to "1st round money") this past July. He is a big dude (6'3), a typical catcher, bottom-heavy and barrel-chested. He was a DH today, and went 0-3 with two strikeouts (both swinging) and a 1-3 tap-out. He looked over-matched at the plate, but you have to remember he is the same age as a HS junior in the U. S. (he won't turn 17 until next year).
21-year old RHRP Tony Zych (Cubs 2011 4th round draft pick out of the U. of Louisville) pitched the 6th inning. He came out firing high-velocity gas and a sharp-breaking slider, and had an easy eight-pitch 1-2-3 inning with lots of swings & misses and two strikeouts. I wouldn't be surprised if Zych ends up on the same track in 2012 as Kevin Rhoderick and Aaron Kurcz this past season, starting the year at Daytona.
Here is today's abridged box score (Cubs players only):
1. Zeke DeVoss, LF: 1-3 (1B, 1-3, P-1, PO)
2. Javier Baez, SS: 1-3 (F-8, K, 1B)
3. Rafael Lopez, DH #1: 0-3 (4-3, 4-3, 4-3)
4. Dan Vogelbach, 1B: 0-3 (K, K, 6-3)
5a. Reggie Golden, RF: 0-2 (K, L-4)
5b. Jeffrey Baez, RF: 0-1 (K)
6a. Dustin Geiger, 3B: 1-1 (1B, HBP, CS)
6b. Jeimer Candelario, 3B: 1-1 (1B)
7. Shawon Dunston, Jr, CF: 0-2 (F-7, 2-3 SH, L-5)
8. Mark Malave, DH #2: 0-3 (K, 1-3, K)
9. Carlos Penalver, 2B: 0-3 (6-3, K, F-9)
10. Neftali Rosario, DH-C: 0-2 (K, F-7)
11. Justin Marra, C-DH: 1-2 (K, 1B)
1. David Henrie: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 1 K, 23 pitches (16 strikes), 0/2 GO/FO
2. Charles Thomas: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R (0 ER), 0 BB, 4 K, 36 pitches (23 strikes), 0/1 GO/FO
3. Felix Pena: 2.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R (2 ER), 0 BB, 3 K, 1 BALK, 36 pitches (23 strikes), 2/2 GO/FO
4. Tony Zych: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 8 pitches (7 strikes), 0/1 GO/FO
5. Jose Rosario: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K, 23 pitches (16 strikes), 3/1 GO/FO
1. 2B Carlos Penalver - E4 (errant throw at 1st base on single allowed batter-runner to advance to 2nd base)
2. RF Reggie Golden - E9 (dropped line drive allowing batter to reach base safely)
3. SS Javier Baez - E6 (fielding error allowed batter to reach base safely and unearned run to score)
WEATHER: Sunny & breezy with temperatures in the 90's
Re: Cubs Draw Blanks at Indian School Park
Mark Malave is 16-years-old and already 6'3" with a barrel chest and heavy legs? Have to think that dude is eventually going to be really big and really strong. Hopefully that translates to power, cause it's not very likely to translate to defense or speed.
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and a 90+mph fastball you got josh hamilton, age 16. he was an amazing highschool talent.
Re: Ricketts
Isn't that what he does best besides stumping for the city of Chicago to help him rebuild Wrigley (as if that's a good idea)?
Really can't wait to see who he selects to replace Hendry. It will define my Cubs fan status for the foreseeable future.
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Hey Arizona Phil, I know it's still a bit early but what is your impression of Jeimer Candelario? I have hopes that he'll be able to bypass Mesa next July a la Willson Contreras (though with more success at Boise than Contreras had).
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"Perhaps he was told when he arrived at Fitch Park that his future will be as a middle-of-the-order run producer and so he needs to be more aggressive and not take so many pitches, because he certainly hasn't shown much patience or strike zone judgment so far."
Good thing we kept Oneri Fleita to oversee minor league development.
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Well, into the offseason we go. It hasn't been a fun season but it has mostly been a fun time commiserating here with fellow Cubs fans.
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AzPhil -
I might've asked you this before, but what's your take on Geiger's chances of sticking at 3rd? Physically, it's hard to imagine him sticking there, but curious for your thoughts. Also, any early takes on how Jeffrey Baez looks? He's sort of been overshadowed by Candelario and Penalver, along with Malave, but he is a very intriguing talent.
NL Leaders
Castro finishes 6th in batting, 1st in hits, youngest ever to lead the league in hits. Tied for 9th in doubles, tied for 5th in triples.
Ramirez finished tied for 9th in hits, 7th in batting.
Pena finished 3rd in walks, 5th in K's.
Campana finished tied for 14th in SB's.
Garza finished 14th in ERA, 9th in K's
Dempster tied for 11th in K's, also 5th highest in BB's allowed and 12th highest in Hits allowed.
Marshall 3rd in Holds
Marmol 10th in Saves, 1st in blown saves.
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Garza finished 6th in FIP, 8th in xFIP, 7th VORP in the NL
Had the 8th worst Left on Base% at 69.7%, though they say league average is usually around 70-72%.
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Let me just add that Ryan Dempster had the highest ERA, 4.80, in the majors among pitchers with 200 innings or more.
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And if Ricketts is following the Boston model, Aram, Pena and Dempster will be let go for draft picks
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Not if they consider Dempster our Wakefield.
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Or Aram our Ortiz.
Castro Already in Hall of Fame
At 21 years, 188 days, Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro became the youngest player to lead the National League in hits, finishing the season with 207.
The Baseball Hall of Fame asked for Castro's jersey from Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Castro reached base for the 40th straight game with a double in the eighth inning and extended his hitting streak to 10 games.
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hawk harellson...aka, bizzaro santo...gets a 4 year extension with the wsox.
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Harellson has already been White Sox GM, make him the manager. Then they would have another blow hard weasel to replace Ozzie.
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look on the bright side boston...you let wakefield get all those starts he shouldn't have gotten, but he got that important 200th win.
lulz. i don't think i could take another offseason of BOS/NYY being in it, especially if it made it to the ALDS.
btw, after tonight is there any doubt left that baseball is fixed? :[
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I'm just glad Boston's balls got cut off. It was a great end to the season except for the Cards winning and the Cubs being the Cubs. Wait, maybe it was a shitty season.
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I don't think Wakefield's starts had much to do with 200 wins (in particular since he had two starts after reaching 200). Mostly it was because their starting rotation was a shambles.
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Thanks, AZPhil. Quick question: Have you gotten to see Dillon Maples throw yet? If so, how has he looked (short-arm delivery notwithstanding)?
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hey hrubes, you've seen videos of Maples delivery right? Does it sort of remind you of Struck's arm action? I remember watching clips of the two a few months back, and the first thought I had was that, it's sort of the same issue with Struck.
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Good to hear about Zylch. The big league team, suddenly, is in need of a closer.
What's best case fast tracking for him, September 2012?
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That sounds like a best case. Still curious how that slider plays in full-season competition, as the slider I saw last year wasn't fooling anyone. I think most of the pre-draft reports suggested it was a below-average slider.
In terms of minor league arms that could be late inning types - Keep in mind that Aaron Kurcz is a possible late inning arm coming off a good season in Daytona and will likely be in Tennessee next year. Some Cubs fans believe Carpenter can turn it around and shore up his control enough that his stuff can dominate. There's also Dolis, who, if he can get consistent on the breaking ball, could be an option. Then, there's my sleeper late inning arm - Alberto Cabrera. He can still bring the heat, and he still has a solid to good slider (though my hunch is that the Cubs may keep him in the rotation for another year). Rhoderick's probably more a setup type of talent, but he's moved fast. Another sleeper is Marcus Hatley, who's got mid-90's heat and good slider, but still curious how it plays in the upper levels as he finally reached AA this year.
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Also David Cales, who has a ridiculously good slider, could develop into a great late-inning pitcher.
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I like Cales, but even before the injury (and for the life of me, can't remember what it was right now), I don't know if I viewed him as a late inning guy. More middle relief, borderline setup guy. It's not that you need a lot of juice on your fastball to go with the slider, but you need enough. Here's hoping he proves me wrong.
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I thought the plan was to teach him 2 more pitches and make him a starter?
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from John Manuel of BA, apparently a Team USA vs. Canada game is happening today.
Brett Jackson came up a bit lame on a steal of 3rd for Team USA. Might have jammed an ankle, looks like right leg. He's staying in
Umm... Mike?
Quade on his job secuirty:
I'm as anxious as anybody to know who they are going to hire, but I don't do any speculation or listen to rumors and stuff. But no anxiety.
Funny how those two words are so close together, almost like one refers to being in a state of the other.
Then he goes on to put the people outside of the dugout in their place:
"Look, it's baseball. It's a long season," Quade said. "Everyone has it figured out. If you're a sports fan, you're a sports fan. But there is so much that goes into this."
I just love him more and more every day.
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But there is so much that goes into this. There's numbers and stuff you wouldn't understand....
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Once again I don't understand the fundamentals of baseball.
Frank Piliere chat happening
Comment From David
who would you rather have in your system, Matt Szczur or Oscar Taveras?
Frankie Piliere:
I think I'd take Taveras
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imagine the complaining by some on this board if the Cubs tried to keep a Rule 5 guy like Mike Martinez on the team during a 100-win season.
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Did Martinez have pics of Charlie Manuel and a badger or something?
He's 29 (28 at season's start), .263/.315/.368 career in the minors.
Don't the Cubs have enough guys like this usually? Lmao.....
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We do, but Hendry refused to pay them less than $750K. Jose Macias was my favorite.
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Mine was Enrique Wilson....but sheesh...at least we traded for Macias..not a Rule 5 Pick
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It's a honey badger actually.
granted this is a MLB PR tweet but...
18 MLB clubs increased vs. '10 with 9 drawing more than 3 million & 13 topping 2.5 million.
The last 8 years make up the eight best-attended seasons in @MLB history.
remember this next time starts freaking out about poor attendance in April
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Can we also remember it when people talk about Bud Selig looking the other way on steriods?
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Can we also remember it when Bud Selig starts complaining about money during the next collective bargaining negotiations?
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Not really, I bought 40 Astros tickets for $80 this year.
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and clearly overpaid.
From Heyman
payroll rankings of playoff teams: 1, 3, 10, 11, 13, 16, 24, 29. so not in are 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
let's play guess the teams
Yanks (1)
Phillies (3)
Cardinals (10)
Tigers (11)
Brewers (13)
Rangers (16)
DBacks (24)
Rays (29)
I'll look up the answer in the next couple of hours.
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Yanks (1)
Phillies (3)
Tigers (10)
Cardinals (13)
Rangers (16)
DBacks (24)
Rays (29)
I flipped the Brewers and Cardinals just to be more different. I'm really surprised the Phillies weren't #2.
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according to USA Today and the BP page, Phils are #2. Maybe it's an Opening Day vs. full season thing or maybe Heyman's source sucks.
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anyway, correct order seems to be, although their spots vary
Yanks, Phils, Cardinals, Tigers, Rangers, Brewers, DBacks, Rays
with Cards/Tigers possibly flipping
USA Today has Yanks (1), Phils (2), Tigers(10) just over Cards(11), Rangers(13), Brewers (17), DBacks (25), Rays (29) (could be Opening Day payrolls), BP has Yanks (1), Phils (2), Cards(10), Tigers(12), Rangers (13), Brewers (17), DBacks (25), Rays (29)
both have Phils #2
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Schlitter and Berg DFA'd today, Z back on 40-man
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Also Thursday, Beane put to rest any speculation that he might depart for the Chicago Cubs' vacant GM job, saying, "I have a little trip planned but I will be here."
Read more: A's could hear soon on possible move to San Jose - Whittier Daily News http://www.whittierdailynews.com/sports/ci_19...
sounds like he is doing the courtesy of an interview though, doesn't it?
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I love this idea
The two worst teams in the league should play a 163rd game. Winner gets first overall pick. At least we'd have something to watch.
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Say you are the Astros night and have got your ace ready to go. Do you pitch him against the Cards or save him for the top draft pick game?
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Astros have an ace?
more interested in my amusement than the logistics of it, certainly more fun than a draft lottery that NBA does.
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Shouldn't the loser get the 1st pick?
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with players, managers, and owners already complaining about how long the year is i wouldn't give this one too much room to go anywhere (not like it was on the table or something)...but yeah, that sounds fun as hell. hehe...especially with the dead time between end-of-season and playoffs. letting the 2 worst teams decide the order of the start of the draft...craptastic.
if...aka when...they eventually shorten the season to add more playoff teams that'll be fun. i don't think a lot of players would be too upset about it.
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I don't think the owners are complaining about the length of the season
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Wait until someone buys a calculator and they realize that fewer games = less revenue... I wonder who's gonna pay for that, the owners or the players?
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heard...but if the owners had their way we'd be seeing 16 teams in the playoffs with a silly/unwatchable basketball/hockey setup.
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Marlins will more likely look at internal options for 3B than Ramirez.
Dempster most likely returning, although he gives himself a little leeway.
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I'm fine with Demp returning, and I'm not against giving him an extra year if there's a way to lower the cost for next year.
Good stat for LaHair
"He's getting some base hits and doing some things, obviously,'' manager Mike Quade said. "But his at-bats, his takes, his pitch counts that he's running up — he's doing a lot of good stuff. Even if it results in a line drive to right for an out. That's been, to me, the most impressive thing about him.''
Even as LaHair has cooled over the last week, he still has been in more deep counts than anyone on the roster this side of Carlos Pena.
In fact, his 4.28 pitches per plate appearance, entering Monday's game, would have led the Cubs and ranked third in the National League if he had enough PAs to qualify (Pena was fifth at 4.10, the only Cub in the top 30 in the NL).
Keith Law chat
Re: Friedman coming to Cubs
I doubt it. I think Friedman is in a great position there with a president and an owner he trusts and who have given him the latitude to do the job as he sees fit. I could see him getting a new deal from Tampa along the way, but I have a feeling the Cubs will have to go with someone who isn't currently a GM. I've heard Dan Evans as a rumored name there.
you are named the cubs gm tomorrow - what is your move? Pujols, Fielder or complete rebuild?
I don't think those are mutually exclusive. If the owner tells me he wants one of those two 1b, I might try to get him to set some reasonable limits on the contracts, but both are great players and could be useful even if we're not competitive in 2012.
Re: Fleita and Wilken
Asking the philosophy behind extending two top lieutenants would be my first question. It shouldn't be a dealbreaker if the candidate can otherwise bring in whoever he wants.
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Is amazing how rampant cronieism is in baseball and how no one even thinks that it shouldn't be the case.
Maybe hiring the best person for the job will be the new Moneyball.
Recent comments
Any word on Neil Ramirez?? Today is his 10th day where they have had to have done something with him, or are they not count today because it is a holiday??
if they dont win at least 130 games this season they can pack it all up, turn wrigley into a concert venue, and move the damn team to san jose.
I see where catcher Cael Brockmeyer was promoted to Tennessee a couple of days ago, to fill a roster spot vacated by David Freitas, recently promoted to Iowa. Caratini is the other catcher at Tennessee.
They've already clinched a minimum winning percentage of .607 for the month, and that's only if they lose the last 2 games. If they win both, they can push that up to .679. So much for "stumbling" in May. When you're winning over 60% of your games, you're doing baseball well.
If the best walk-off hit possible is a solo home run in a zero-zero game--Eloy did it tonight!
(But maybe it's a grand slam when your team is down three? He didn't do that.)
Number eight for Jimenez. His team is 31-17. Yesterday they scored 17 runs against Lansing. Two weeks ago it was 15 runs against the same team. This is a nice team, South Bend. The Cubs must have had a good draft last year.
Tonight the pitchers were Sands, Brooks and Effross.
RIP Zoobrest.
He'll be fine. He's not some wimpy young pup.
In all seriousness the Cubs have the fewest amount of games played in the NL which means they're gonna be facing quite the grind later on including 24 games in a row at the end of June and beginning of July so I hope he does get a few days off.
Meh. He only got one hit today. Maybe give him a rest?
34-14...awww yeah.
Good thing the Cubs have five left-handed batters in the lineup. Velasquez is just tearing thru the righties [edit - doesn't seem to faze Bryant!]
ben zobrist gets to ride up front tonight cause he's a good guy at sports.
cubs with a 5 run lead and a lackey shutout through 3ip \m/
HAGSAG: I have not seen Joe Nathan out on the field, but he is supposedly at the UAPC.
ERIC S: Best outing I've ever seen from Manny Rondon, and I've seen most of his outings since the Cubs got him from the Angels.
M. Rondon is competing with six others (Dylan Cease, Bryan Hudson, Jose Paulino, Pedro Silverio, Jesus Castillo, and Erling Moreno) for a starting slot at Eugene, and (as you can probably tell from the EXST box scores) the competition has gotten fierce over the last couple of weeks, With the exception of Moreno, the Eugene SP candidates have upped their game lately, and M. Rondon's outing yesterday was especially impressive/dominating.
E-MAN: Pierce Johnsion was mixing a 92-94 MPH fastball with a plus-change-up AND curve, and he threw strike-after-strike-after-strike with all three of his pitches. I believe that was the best command and pitch-efficiency I've ever seen from Johnson, who often pitches from behind in the count and issues too many walks.
Of course now he has to avoid a recurrence of the lat strain (whch he has had previously in his career) as well as all of the other miscellaneous physical problems he's had over the last three years (hamstring, quad, back, etc).
PHIL: Any movement on P. Johnsons pitches? What was his "out" pitch? I know he was working on a 4th pitch, so wondering what he is looking like these days. Thanks.