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- Released: November 18, 2008
- Originally Released: 2008
- Label: Anticon
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Alternative Press - p.1364.5 stars out of 5 -- "Strings and horns provide orchestral-pop delights 'The River' and 'Sleeping Torpor' with a symphonic sweep....Earnest and joyful throughout, they don't make records like this anymore..."
CMJ"The duo's pipes are used as much as any other instrument on the album to keep the ethereal tone that delicately flows throughout the entire record."
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Anathallo: Seth Walker, Jamie Macleod, Erica Froman, Danny Bracken, Bret Wallin, Matt Joynt, Jeremiah Johnson.
Personnel: Peter Brant, Ethan Adelsman, Ben Brandt, Andrew Dost, Nathan Sandberg, Meg Lauterbach.
Audio Mixers: Neil Strauch; Eli Crews; Tony Espinoza.
Recording information: Engine Music Studios, Chicago, IL (2007).
The Mount Pleasant, Michigan, collective known as Anathallo have been crafting ambient soft-rock dirges since they debuted in 2001 with their independently recorded LP, LUMINOUS LUMINENCE IN THE ATLAS POSITION. Two years after their first nationally distributed effort, FLOATING WORLD, the eclectic seven-man ensemble presents their Anticon debut, CANOPY GLOW--a collection of 10 mellow, subtle songs that utilize sparse instrumentation to a dreamlike effect.
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"We spent the month of January and cannot say enough about how wonderful the condo was, as well as how helpful and responsive the owners are. This was our first time spending such a long time away from home, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The condo has everything you could possibly need. And it is close to shops and restaurants, though we ended up eating dinner in most nights and enjoying the deck overlooking the water. Beautiful sunsets, long walks on the beach...we cannot wait to return again!"Guest: Amy W. Date of Stay: January 2016 Review Submitted: February 14, 2016View listing
"We have stayed 3 years in a row. As usual our last visit was great. The weather in May is generally very good. Cyprus Avenue Beach Rentals is a beautiful place where you have privacy and can meet great people from everywhere. Max and Teresa are great and will help you with ever you need. Locally within walking are good restaurants mostly light fare, great for families and couples. Interesting other beaches and towns near by. Charlie & Margaret"Guest: Charlie B Date of Stay: May 2016 Review Submitted: June 7, 2016View listing
"This condo made our vacation great. It was spacious, well equipped and clean. The view is terrific. We enjoyed every moment here. We will definitely come back"Guest: Ragne B. Date of Stay: September 2015 Review Submitted: October 3, 2015View listing
"We rented this condo for the week for 4 adults and 2 children. We have never been to Clearwater and chose this condo because there were no bad reviews, and it looked to be exactly what we wanted. We were thoroughly pleased with the condo the minute we walked in. So clean!!!!! Spacious!!!!! Thank you for a beautiful place to relax on our vacation!"Guest: Craig B. Date of Stay: June 2016 Review Submitted: July 4, 2016View listing
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In the heart of Russian Hill, this 3 level home has 6 bedrooms, two living rooms, laundry, three decks, views of the Golden Gate Bridge, 4/5 car parking (large SUV's or Vans will not fit).
**9 minutes to Moscone Center by car***
It is steps from many great restaurants, stores and amenities. Hop on the cable car a half block away or walk to Union Square or China Town.
Ideal for larger groups that want to be together in one house versus multiple hotel rooms.
7th bedroom available on request.
I rented this house for a business trip with some colleagues. The pictures do not do it justice, the house is just amazingly beautiful. There were actually 6 bedrooms, so there was plenty of room for the 5 man crew. The extra bathrooms made it that much nicer. When we got there we were greeted by the neighbor who gave us a tour. Extremely friendly and made the process very smooth. The front porch light was out and they had it fixed within a few hours. Best of was that it was convenient to get around. Polk street, a major hub of food and bars was in easy walking distance. Site attractions were nearby, but since it was a work trip, we didn't get to venture much. Lastly the owner was easy to work with. Very responsive! Plus the refund for the security deposit was returned quickly. Overall a great experience and highly recommended for large groups!
House comfortably slept our family of 8 and we never felt cramped. The rooms are beautifully decorated and the kitchen is well stocked. The great neighborhood made shopping, dining and getting around very easy.
David was incredibly responsive and easy to communicate with. Truly a professional.
This home was exactly as advertised and everything was clean and in good working order. The kitchen was well appointed and the living spaces were large and comfortable.
Toni was a great communicator as well and she was very responsive to all our requests.
Overall, an excellent VRBO experience. I'd recommend David, Toni and this property to anyone.
Thanks for a great stay!
David and house manager Toni are wonderful people. Prompt to respond to any needs. The house is: perfect, beautiful, spacious, furnishings complete and comfortable with great linens, the kitchen is fully equipped, many places to gather for good conversation and family time. The neighborhood is fantastic, close to everything and fun to explore.
Three different families stayed in this home for a week. It was a family reunion for us and it fit our needs perfectly. We all loved the house and its location. We could walk to Fisherman's Wharf and Ghiardelli Square. The cable cars ran on the street above us and we loved that we could hear their bells now and then. The view of the Golden Gate Bridge from the master bedroom was very nice- I have some beautiful sunset pictures. As I said, the space was perfect for us and the many bathrooms were wonderful. The house is beautifully updated inside and out. The large garage was awesome to have access to. We loved it.
We arrived from 5 states and South Africa to a home that was beautifully suited for us. Plenty of beds and bathrooms; everyone was pleased with the accommodations. The property manager was extremely responsive with our requests for a couple of kitchen tools needed. We all loved being in the house and even cancelled one of our dinner reservations to eat in and enjoy the view, the decks and the pleasure of being together in such a lovely environment. Pleased to highly recommend house to anyone wanting a convenient location to visit in one of the best cities in the world. Off-street parking in the garage was a huge plus for us as several drove in from southern California.
We rented this house for a girls weekend. There were 8 of us and the setup of the bedrooms and baths were perfect for our large group. The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms very clean. The living areas and outdoor decks were great too, especially the view from the top floor. There were plenty of keys which made it easy to manage when we weren't all coming/going at the same time. The location is perfect - nice, quiet and walkable neighborhood with charming little restaurants and a quick walk to Polk Street for even more options. Some area recommendations: Union Larder for wine and cheese, Saint Frank for coffee (Soapbox was also good), Blue Barn for salads and sandwiches. The cable car is only a 1/2 block away and will get you down to the water. Otherwise we walked or took Lyft/Uber (which we never waited more than a few minutes for). David was very responsive, professional and easy to work with during the booking of the property and Toni was excellent as our point of contact during our stay. I can't say enough about how perfect this house was for our group and I would highly recommend it - you won't be disappointed!
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I'm a fun, enthusiastic music teacher who enjoys teaching students of all ages. With a degree in music performance and in acting, I bring a special skill set and experience level to my lessons. My passion is finding a way for each individual student to want to get the most out of their musical education.
I am an Egyptian composer based in Los Angeles. I specialize in music composition and sound editing for visual media, including movies, video games, music videos, and other projects. A composer and performer since childhood, I've toured the United States, Europe and the Middle East, singing opera and lending my immense talents as a pianist and violinist. I've sung opera with some of the most famous orchestras and opera houses, such as the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera Dubai, Cairo Opera House, as well as in one of the biggest opera festivals in Europe: Savonlinna Opera Festival in Finland. After winning a full scholarship to study with famed bass baritone, Tom Kruas, I immigrated to Colorado where I enrolled in Colorado State University at Boulder. During my time in Colorado I not only studied singing, but also branched out into other avenues of music, studying conducting with the famous Italian conductor, David Creshanzi, and music composition at various other schools. I've composed scores and edited sound for shorts, trailers, commercials and featurettes, and more, including music for Sitter, comedy short, What Future, Sci-fi short Mascatonic, horror sci-fi web series featurette, Through The Woods, and others. Among my awards include: "Best Horror Film" at the International Burbank Film Festival for Through the Woods, and "Best soundtrack at" 48 Hour Film Festival at Minnesota State University at Moorhead for Final Transmission.
I am a passionate instructor that has love and experience for music performance. In 2007, I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Music Performance degree. Shortly there after, I moved to Los Angeles and attended the LA music academy on a scholarship. Perfroming all over the country and the world has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. Opening up for Jason Mraz in front of twelve thousand people at the Olympic stadium in South Korea was incredible! If you love something enough and are willing to fight for it, anything is possible...
I am an accomplished, focused, and professional music teacher with over 7 years of teaching experience. In 2013, I graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Composition, cum laude. I am currently working on my Master of Music degree at The Bob Cole Conservatory at California State University, Long Beach. My goal is to have students enjoy their lessons and love music. I also belong to a number of professional organizations including: The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), The Music Teachers' National Association (MTNA), and The Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC).
I am a local musician and music teacher. I graduated from Long Beach State University in 2015. I studied there with Dr. David Garrett and Mark Uranker. I have a wide range of experience in multiple instruments as well as multiple styles of music. My teaching style focuses on inspiring the student to want to see how well they can do. My philosophy of teaching is that if the student doesn't want to learn, it is my job to get them to want to do so. I am excited to be doing music, because it's been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. I look forward to meeting you!
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Some of the most popular keyboard or digital piano brands are Casio, Yamaha, Korg, and Roland. When buying a keyboard, look for ones that have 61 to 88 keys, and have weighted hammer action. This means your keyboard will most closely resemble the playability of a real piano. Keyboards are convenient as they are cheap, space saving, portable, and can be played with headphones. If it is within your means, we highly recommend investing in an acoustic piano, such as an upright, as they are better built and more satisfying to play.
Taking piano lessons from the comfort of your own home is the most convenient way of learning to the play the instrument. All you need for your lessons is a piano or keyboard to play on! Home lessons remove the hassle of transporting your child to and from their lessons, and can be fitted around busy work schedules more readily. Whether the lesson takes place in-home or in the studio, the content remains the same. Home piano lessons are a particularly good option for younger students. It is a big advantage for young students to learn in a familiar, comfortable, and supportive environment.
Adults take up piano lessons for a number of different reasons. Some people want to reintroduce themselves to the instrument having once played it in the past, while others are looking for a new hobby or just to learn a new skill for fun! Whatever the reason, there are major benefits to learning the piano during adulthood. Learning piano technique can help retain fine motor skills and co-ordination, it can keep the mind sharp due to the complex thought processes, and has shown to be good for preserving your hearing. Learning to play the piano can also be therapeutic, and is a great stress reliever.
The content of each lesson is determined by the ability and experience level of each individual student. For beginner students who are new to the piano, lessons will be devised to give students the fundamentals of good piano playing. Students will learn the correct posture, hand position, and fingering techniques for playing scales and chords. Intermediate players can start to increase their playing speed in order to perform runs, fills, and solos, they can broaden their chord playing to things like augmented and diminished chords, they develop their sight reading, learn music theory such as time signatures, and work on applying these skills to more complex compositions. Advanced players may want to study a particular genre or composer. Pianists who enjoy Classical music may like to study the compositions of Bach or Mozart, or maybe develop their Jazz or Blues playing. Teachers can also help prepare students for exam, auditions, performances, or recitals.
Musika recommends that children start piano lessons no earlier than age 4 or 5. The attention span and personality of the child are something to consider when thinking of taking lessons. Even if your child has no evident musical inclinations, piano lessons offer a great option for introducing your child to music. During their lessons children generally learn how to read music, the fundamentals of musicianship and sight reading, music theory techniques, and ear training.
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Kevin is very friendly and professional trombone teacher. During the first session he assessed my 12 year old son's strengths and identified areas for development. He has helped him refine his technique which helps our son in band class but also has him working on duets that help him grow in new ways. He comes to our home and is always very punctual. I would highly recommend Kevin!
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"I took drum lessons from Mark for about 7 months. I have been playing for 38 years but always thrive to learn more. He was able to provide me alternative exercises and help me gain a better understanding of my opportunities. I have been able to take my playing to another level. His approach to teaching is perfect for any level of student, beginner or advanced. He is a true professional and an outstanding person. You won't go wrong with Mark!" Blaine Vaz
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Michael is exactly what I was looking for in a teacher. The first thing he did was to determine what I wanted to get out of lessons, and what my existing skill level is. He is now aiming me in the right direction - and he is clearly skilled, experienced and knowledgeable, in addition to being very easy to get along with. I'm very happy.
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Karleen has really turned it around for me. My previous teacher (not from Musika) had me feeling anxious, upset, and incapable...NOT the desired result! Karleen's method is clear, appropriate for my beginning level, and (best of all) actually lets me achieve some progress! I'm actually looking forward to my lessons now!
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Brett is an accomplished musician, who shared his knowledge at a level that my five year old understands. He is polite and relaxed in his mannerisms but take a serious approach to focusing on the lesson. He is very patient and engaging with the attention span you'd expect from a kindergartener. His motto ever is "sometime you learn faster by going slow"
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This is the 1st time I've ever taken lessons, and Robert has been a pleasure to work with. I've made quick progress and have enjoyed the process. I'm always listening for those tips that you can't find in a book. I can count on Robert to be strict on the fundamentals and am clear it will make a difference in the long run.
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My daughter began learning sax in her school band, but she didn't begin PLAYING sax until she started lessons with Debra. From scales and exercises to actual pieces, Debra coached my daughter with real insight, sensitivity, and patience. Her knowledge of the instrument and feeling for music - along with her easy-going,"kid friendly" personality - make Debra the ideal teacher and musical mentor.
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Our daughter has only been playing the piano since March. Tony replaced our other teacher who had a job transfer and could no longer teach. Tony is fun and encouraging. My daughter is playing Taylor Swift and Christmas songs and is playing the piano more than ever before. Very happy so far with Mr Tony
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After my first piano lesson, Polina is easily the best teacher I could have hoped for. Extremely charismatic and excited to help YOU learn the piano. She puts a lot of effort into evaluation your learning style and will no doubt help you make tremendous strides! I'm stoked to continue taking lessons!


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From Hayes Carll To Cults: Rocks Off's Top 50 Albums Of The Year
It's that time of year again when we add our two cents to the cyber-orgy that are year-end best-of lists. Music blog Paste and British mag Q threw down with their top 50 earlier this week, so why not Rocks Off? These things just keep starting earlier and earlier each year, like the holiday shopping season. Plus, we wanna show off the stuff that has been getting our - sigh - rocks off.
Paste took a hit from some for putting Bon Iver's self-titled sophomore disc out front, while Q put Justin Vernon's opus at number four. Rocks Off didn't include it on either of our lists, and know one was exactly raving about it around these parts. Our opinion? We liked 2008's For Emma, Forever Ago way, way better than Bon Iver. Plus, it's just a sophomore album, and they can't all be great.
We started compiling our list back in September on Rdio to keep track of everything as 2011 started coming to a close. Some albums we were really high on in the spring, but soon they fell off to the side.
We got Rocks Off Twitter followers to help create a second "reader's choice" type deal that we will post at the end of this blog. Their picks were heavy on the indie side of things, to be honest. Some surprises here and there, we agreed on quite a few. No Gaga on either lists, but that doesn't mean we didn't spin the shit out of Born This Way here and there.
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Matthew Vaughn is adamant that he is not the father of January Jones' baby. The "X-Men: First Class" director found himself getting entangled in the baby daddy drama after multiple sources from the set claimed that he and the Emma Frost depicter were "very close" throughout shooting.
Reporting on Matthew's denial over the speculation was E! Online. The news site noted that legal counsel for the filmmaker husband of supermodel Claudia Schiffer has strongly denied that his client had an affair with the "Mad Men" beauty. His attorney also insisted that the 40-year-old did not father the actress' child.
Earlier, E! pointed out some odd coincidences that likely linked Matthew to January. Inside sources claimed that Matthew and his wife Claudia were renting a house on Foothill Road in Beverly Hills and were tentatively scheduled to stay on through May, but they left town around the same time January came out with the announcement that she is expecting her first child.
Matthew also missed out on the New York screening of "First Class", reasoning that he has a "severe" case of tonsillitis. E!, however, noted that he seemed to be okay when doing interviews for the action movie on the same day.
January announced that she is pregnant with her first child in late April, a few months after breaking up from "Saturday Night Live" star Jason Sudeikis. Her representative told People Magazine, "January Jones is happy to announce that she is expecting her first child this fall. She's really looking forward to this new chapter in her life as a single mom."
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He forgot to mention insider trading by them and their staffs.
(And it's all nice 'n' legal)
And we owe it all to Karl Rove & his fellow travelers and to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who was so caught up in her newfound celebrity that she failed to do her job and failed to be sure those on her staff did their jobs. We just go from weakness to weakness. For efficiency's sake, all any of them needs to ID the culprits is a mirror. May they all be damned to Hell for all eternity.
The 'new' GOP platform has the unmitigated audacity to insist that government workers (except Congress) are over-paid, and that they have a 'plan to bring their compensation into line with the private sector'.
private sector government workers? Hmmm..
Everyone get a pitchfork and torch, and let's try to fix things the old fashioned way.
At least the platform got it half right.
Gerrymandering. The House of ? needs to change it's name. It has not been "representative" for many years.
Is it merely a coincidence that the capital dome is tilting to the RIGHT in this picture?
It's like that EVERY day.
Like these guys are even in session. Have another vacation then come back and vote yourself a raise. But the rest of the country is lazy.
Pretty much on target. Washington is broken.
I'd be fine with reducing govt. workers compensation, especially pensions, especially at the highest levels, where they get a separate, generous pension for each position held.
And it's not just the highly visible ones, like Biden will get pensions for VP, for Senate, Congress, and whatever state positions he held.
Cheney will get pensions for VP, Secdef, Congress, and whatever other positions he held.
But there are tons of others who have moved around from agency to agency, who get way more than they would with private sector 401Ks.
Republican dominated congress, lowest approval rating ever.
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Just in time for Narinimania, The December 3 Economist has a story on the bustling, hot new market segment in America, Evangelical Christians, who in their bottomless thirst for social recognition apparently enjoy being marketed to (the more proseltyzing they experience, the better?) and make for "incredibly loyal" consumers. Churches are not houses of worship, per se, but a "ready-made distribution channel" and pastors are not spiritual leaders but "pyromarketers" looking to spread the word about some choice Jesus gear.
It seems that the merging of commercial and spiritual interests, rather than threaten the sanctity of the religion, merely serves to reaffirm its potential to take up a central place in every aspect of everyday life; it suits the evangelical dream of theocracy. So evangelicals don't find books like What Would Jesus Eat?, a diet book, or "praise the Lord backpacks" to be vulgarizing and insulting, they don't find it a travesty or trivializing; instead they likely see it as the inevitable conquering of the quotidian, and their religion assuming its rightful omnipresence. Such items are altogether appropriate devotional objects in a commercial consumer culture—evangelical Christianity doesn't seek to change this quality of culture, it merely hopes to assimilate it, merge with it, spiritualize it. This may be why it is growing; it works well with the status quo economic organiztion of American society, it affirms what already exists and spiritualizes it. Christian commodities are an affirmation of the way spirituality can inform all of life's decisions. Hence in the South, certain billboards are marked with crosses to confirm their evangelical-friendly business practices. I always have assumed specifically Christian products are automatically inferior, because they are relying to some degree on your faith in their quality. You are not buying them for their inherent utility but for a faith-based nontangible quality added on by the means of its production. In other words, the companies who make this junk are exploiting one's Christianity, taking advantage of an established cultural identity and latching tokens of display on to it, trying to create the impression that you are not a "true Christian" if you don't have a Jesus backpack or a Jesus chain or listen to Jesus music. (Kind of like how I had to listen to the Cure to justify my bad haircuts in 1985 and prove my alternativity.) You have to display who you are on the surface of your life through consumer goods; that is the definitive tenet of faith of the consumer society. But really, buying Christian is not so different from buying NewBalances because you are against unfair labor practices. Now, I wouldn't personally see eating chicken sandwiches as an especially righteous act, but maybe those who eat at the thoroughly Christianized Chik-Fil-A fast-food restaurants (so pious they are closed on Sunday) do. Chik-Fil-A's "first priority…has never been just to serve chicken," according to founder Truett Cathy's book Eat Mor Chikin: Inspire More People, "It is to serve a higher calling."
It is easy to be cynical of such statements, and of the way evangelical Christians often preach profit-making as an emblem of righteousness. But those worried about church and state separation breaking down should also be worried about the commercialization of Christianity as well, not because it is trivializing faith, but because business is the State in America, and if Christians control the markets, they pretty much will control our lives.
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The Hill at Fitch Park
Starting for the AZL Cubs versus he AZL Angels at Fitch Park Field #3 this morning, Rich Hill worked five shutout innings (68 pitches, 47 strikes, 8/0 GO/FO), allowing three hits (all three singles) and a walk, with five strikeouts. He really had his roundhouse curve and efficient two-seamer working today, as he went to a three ball count on only two of the 17 Angels hitters he faced.
Hill was supposed to start yesterday's game versus the AZL Rangers, but the game was canceled due to wet grounds (a severe monsoon storm hit the Phoenix area Thursday night and Fitch Park was still flooded Friday morning).
If he doesn't get promoted to Iowa this coming week, his next AZL start should be Thursday at Fitch Park versus the AZL Padres. If he does stay in Arizona for one more start, it's possible that Hill will rejoin the Iowa Cubs when the I-Cubs play at Tucson the week of July 21st (the same week the Cubs play the Diamondbacks in Phoenix).
Coupled with his previous outing last Sunday when he worked four innings of one hit ball with six K, Hill has now gone 9 IP, 4 H, 1 R (1 ER), 2 BB and 11 K over his last two outings since modifying his delivery under the auspices of Cubs Minor League Pitching Coordinator Mark Riggins and AZL Cubs Pitching Coach Rick Tronerud.
Hill almost certainly could have gone longer today, but there is a limit of five innings or 75 pitches (whichever comes first) for AZL pitchers, including rehabbers.
Hill left with a 3-0 lead after five innings, and the AZL Cubs managed to just barely hang-on for a 6-5 victory.
2008 20th round draft pick LF Jericho Jones (Louisiana Tech) had three more hits (he's now hitting 452/500/690) before leaving the game with cramps. (Jones is a slow runner, but he sure can hit). Matt Cerda (4th round pick out of Oceanside HS) reached base three times on two singles and a walk and scored three runs, and Nelson Perez hit a monster solo HR over the right-centerfield fence.
Cerda, who hasn't been a full-time catcher since his Little League days, has made great strides behind the plate since arriving at Fitch Park last month, working daily with player-coach (mentor) Danny Fatheree, who was Kerry Wood's catcher in HS.
At the plate, Cerda is an advanced hitter with an eagle eye at the plate, especially for a kid one month removed from high school. He reminds me of a young left-handed hitting version of Craig Biggio.
Ryan Acosta, Toby Matchulat, Carlos Rojas, and Luke Sommer followed Rich Hill to the mound, but only Sommer (who was an outfielder as recently as two months ago) was effective, earning the save with 1-1/3 innings of shutout relief. Acosta allowed three runs in the 6th and left the game with one out in the top of the 7th with an injury (exact nature unknown).
In AZL roster news, the Cubs have signed their fourth Non-Drafted Free-Agent (NDFA) and first NDFA position player of 2008, IF-OF-C Pat Mahoney (University of Connecticut).
A 22-year old right-handed hitter from Des Moines, Mahoney is the younger brother of ex-Cubs and ex-Iowa catcher Mike Mahoney. The younger Mahoney was originally an infielder, but was converted to catcher in his senior year at UConn, and I would expect him to serve as a "super-sub" utility player for the AZL Cubs. He supposedly can play just about anywhere.
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Is Rafael Dolis close to throwing in some games?
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I still think that Hill returns to the Cubs before this season is over, and starting for the Cubs down the stretch.
That is pretty damn good.
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Who does Sean Marshall have to kill to get a spot in the rotation?
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Don't get me wrong. I like Marshall.
And I would be content with him in the rotation.
But I am also content with Marquis in that role right not.
BUT... if Hill can come back and pitch like he did last year, he is and will be a better option than either Marquis or Marshall.
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Great news about Hill.
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That would be quite the comeback if Hill comes back to start for the Cubs..the question is will he be any better than Marquis? I'm intersted to see how he does in alot higher levels than Arizona Rookie League.
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As long as he has his control back, we already know that Hill is good enough to get major league hitters out, and is much much better than Marquis.
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Sure the 'old Hill' could get major league hitters out and was better than Marquis. From what I understand he was totally changed his delivery? Thats not a minor change that you can just put him right back in there. Maybe he can come back like nothing ever happened, but I don't see that scenario as likely.
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Well... even the bad Hill was moderately effective, and was still difficult to hit. He just struggled to throw strikes.
If he can now continue to throw strikes, he should be back in the bigs sooner than later, and he should be effective.
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That is one hell of a rotation, provided Lilly gets back on track as well.
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AZ Phil, I read in the Des Moines Register that the plan for Mahoney was to have him head to Boise soon.
Any word on the arrival of Cashner or Shafer? Thanks for the report, it's great to see something optimistic to follow up on the box score.
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AZ Phil: What's the latest on Angel Guzman? Is he close to a rehab assignment yet? Thanks.
RIP Bobby Murcer
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May he rest in peace.
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AZ Phil: Have you seen Hill do that sidearm thing he had so much success with last season?
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As always, thanks AZ Phil!
Have you heard of the Cubs signing anyone in Latin America with the July 2nd date passing? Seems like most of the news surrounded the A's, Padres and Yankees (and the bonus skimming by the Nationals and the White Sox).
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adam dunn just took gagne deep...huge shot.
slo-mo replays show him chewing gum with his head slightly bobbing with the chewing motion.
solid no-doubt contact...what a weird hitter.
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Is he there?If he is ,how does he stack up?
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Great news about Hill.
Can he pitch the 8th?
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Going to be really interesting to see how Lou handles the late innings tomorrow. No Wood. Marmol threw 36. He couldn't go even if Lou trusted him. So you've got probably Howry at the end, Gaudin, Cotts, Hart, and the long guys - Marshall and Lieber. Not a lot of dependability there.
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Z and Lilly are also rested enough to use in the pen. Lets hope Demp can get us 7 so we can go straight to Gaudin and Howry.
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Yeah, Z could throw an inning. Lilly could, but I doubt Lou & Larry would want to since he threw on the side/warmed up in the bullpen/both today.
walkoff 2 run homer for pitt...down by 1 in the bottom 10th. pitt wins. mil/stl lose.
there was another walkoff tonight with KC beating SEA...it was KC's first walkoff HR win since April 05 according to their announcer.
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they were up 6 in the 8th...brutal bullpen work in the NL central today.
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Way to go Bucs!! Nice scrappy performance tonight. You listen to the Pit announcers on Glaus' homerun and they sound just as convinced as the rest of us that the game was over.
Don't look now but the Cubs have the best record in baseball again. If we add a Hill that can once again throw strikes back onto this roster we're in pretty damn good shape heading into the 2nd half. Once Soriano's back I have a hard time figuring out what we need to trade for before the deadline. Maybe another lefty out of the pen? I don't ever remember feeling this stacked at this point in the season (no whammies!).
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Hill could be that another lefty in the pen if he continues to produce. We are set right now in the rotation with Z-Harden-Demp-Lilly-Marquis-Marshall with Gaudin and Lieber strecthed out enough to be emergency starters. Marmol's struggles today are another sign we need to add a pen arm or two to be safe. We need another set-up guy and a LOOGY if the SU guy is a RHP, Hill could settle both roles if he is right and unlike Fuentes we dont have to give up two good young players to get him.
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Arizona Phil......are they waiting for Jericho Jones to hit .500 before they move him up? The batting averages of the outfielders in Boise & Peoria aren't exactly tearing it up.Peoria only has 3 outfielders (with Johnston injured)
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Just have to say it... best record in the major leagues ...again.
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Submitted by Jumbo on Fri, 07/04/2008 - 7:36pm.
With Marmol coming down to earth and the so-so performances of Weurtz and Cotts & the "injury" to Eyre - the bullpen's smelling kinda shitty. So if Hill came back into form it would allow either Gallagher or Marshall to go to the pen. Gallagher would certainly be an upgrade over Ascanio, though he's done very well as a 22 year old MLB #5.
I'm sure Lou won't want to wait for Hill to prove himself before getting an extra pitcher, so if CC is a Brewer and Burnett or Harden becomes a Cub, the potential pitching staff is something like this: (If Hill comes back and pitches like last year, you can move Marquis to the pen. His family will starve, but Lou won't care.)
Down to minors: 2 of Weurtz/Cotts/Marshall (or all 3 if Hill is back)
Keep it up Rich. That would be a helluva rotation for the second half
Posted this on the last Hill Update. Harden came true and Marquis and Hill look to be legitimately fighting for the #5 spot. Marquis was terrific his last couple starts and Hill is capable of pitching like a #2 when he gets it together.
Obviously, if Marquis can continue as with his recent outings Hill will have to be out of this world to take it from him.
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2nd half.
Hello Hill!
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"So if Hill came back into form it would allow either Gallagher or Marshall to go to the pen. Gallagher would certainly be an upgrade over Ascanio, though he's done very well as a 22 year old MLB #5."
Gallagher is not on the team anymore.
BTW, Cubs got Kenny Lofton and Aramis Ramirez from the Pirates.
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"Gallagher is not on the team anymore."
Jumbo was quoting from a post he initially put up on 7/4.
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OH! Sorry JUMBO. My bad.
Didn't catch it.
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I said it before, and I will say it again...
Send marmol to the 15 DL, let him rest up, energize and lets see what happens.
I mean the old marmol over 15 games, accounts for what? 1 win?
The new marmol would account for 3 losses. No risk as I see it.
AZ PHIL: Friend. Fellow Cubs sufferer. DeFacto scout extraordinaire - since the Cubs have now traded their #1 pitching prospect for a pitcher who is either brilliant, or hurt and can't pitch, can you please tell us who is the next in line?
In your opinion, who in the minors, has the best shot of being a 1-4 slotted pitcher in the majors within the next year or two?
I had thought it was Pawelek, but it does not seem like it will happen that soon. Veal? Still has control issues. JEff Russell? The Notre Dame wide-out? Not enough pitches developed yet. Kevin Hart? From what I've seen in-person, he has no confidence against major-league hitters.
Gallagher at only 22 years old, had some terrific stuff, and a bright future in the majors.
Please tell us what's down the pike.
Marquis pitching drives everyone to drinking
This doesn't help Cub fans reputation as a bunch of drunks-
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Because that's exactly what he needs.
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Can't say that's who I'd pick. Odd choice.
Re: Marmol added to ASG
from the press release...
Wood will not play in the 2008 All-Star Game but will attend the
festivities. Marmol (2-3, 4.13 ERA, 3 Sv, 52.1 IP, 29 H, 70 SO) was
selected because he was the relief pitcher who received the next
highest vote total on the Player Ballot.
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Yeah, I saw that a little later. Hadn't seen or heard the reasoning when that post was made.
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Sure, no marks and some inconsistencies in the witness's statements. But firing your gun into garage wall immediately after an argument and punching out your car window is still threatening and out of control behavior. There was certainly enough for MLB to think it warranted a 30-game suspension.
I'd prefer they be flexible with the closing situation depending on matchups. You're not really adding a lefty reliever if you use him strictly as a closer.
Stockpiling young talent isn't only for trading for someone like Chapman though. Even with an elite closer winning the World Series is basically a crap shoot so the key is to get to the playoffs as much as possible and not just mortgage everything on one year. Once you get there an elite bullpen certainly helps but the playoffs can be won by one hitter or starting pitcher getting hot (Murphy, Molina, Baumgardner) and a closer might not be able to stop that.
I'm also not crazy about press convictions. As the police report noted, there were no marks on the lady in question. There's a TMZ link (of course) to her police pictures, as well.
I think the only way this trade goes real bad is if Cubbery intervenes and Chapman is suddenly bad for some reason.
I am right there with you closing in on 60.
I don't care that much about "mortgaging" one player who is not only blocked by two guys, but is not ready to hit the majors for at least a couple years.
There is no reason why this team, this year, can't have a real shot at something NONE of us have experienced.
Further, I don't feel that even if they fall short that they have ruined their farm system.
I have made my opinion clear here, with others, Warren was shit on the Cubs save one spot start.
Trading for Warren, Warren sucking, getting Warren back for Chapman plus 3 prospects, sounds like Revenge of The Yankees on the former Boston executive. Old rivalries never die.
I pray to the heavens above Chapman doesn't suck for some reason, or he'll be booed out of town faster than a Todd Hundley revival meeting.
I'm kind of nostalgic for the Schwarber-for-Miller rumors.
This offseason, after some ridiculous playoff run and Chapman saving every game from here until the end of the postseason striking out 27/9innings, I welcome anyone to quote this thread and call me a dummy: I hate this trade, and my hate is 2 parts Chapman makes this team less likeable and 1 part that's a ridiculous overpay for 30 regular season innings and, at tops, 10 postseason innings. Already hoping they don't extend him.
btw...Thanks AZ Phil. I'm really enjoying your take on this trade.
I'm a bit disappointed on the Warren experience. Essentially they gave Castro away for crickets (OK, well they signed Zobrist with the Castro salary dump). Otherwise one might look at it as Chapman for Castro and our #1 minors prospect (Torres) + McKinney/Crawford. Seems pricey for a 2 month rental. We will see if this price tag is that steep in a relative way based on the remaining deadline deals for relievers.
Yep. One of the great things about this team (in addition to being really good at baseball) was the "likable" factor. Feels a bit different now. Who knows...maybe Chapman will be the king of the dance parties.
Here are some possible corresponding minor league moves we might see in the aftermath of the Chapman trade:
SOUTH BEND to MYRTLE BEACH: OF Donnie Dewees and INF Bryant Flete
EUGENE to SOUTH BEND: OF Robert Garcia and INF Vimael Machin
There is really no reason to replace Billy McKinney at Tennessee because both Chris Coghlan and Jorge Soler are doing their rehab at Tennessee.
And there are plenty of pitchers at Iowa. No need to replace Warren at AAA. .
I am 70 years old. The Cubs last played in the World Series in 1945. I was born in 1946. I hate to lose a prospect like Torres, but when the opportunity is there to get that World Series ring, you go for it. This was the idea in stock piling all this young talent. I would like to see Reddick added now and the Cubbies should be done.
I would expect Richard to accept an optional assignment because based on how he's played this season, there is a decent chance that he won't find work elsewhere. Rather stay and potentially get a ring. Same goes for Coghlan since he's struggled mightily this year.
Edwards should not go down. He's pitched very well and Maddon is very impressed with him. I would expect Grimm to go down for Cahill so he can get back on track (he's pitched better in July, but he's not getting enough appearances).
chitownmvp01: Indeed Clayton Richard would seem to be odd man out once Chapman reports, but Richard might accept a minor league assignment if he is promised a return to Chicago on 9/1 when MLB Active List rosters expand (Richard has minor league ioptions left).
The only player in the deal that would cause me a second thought is Gleyber Torres.
McKinney and Crawford are decent prospects but both are redundant/replaceable in the system and Warren was really only a middle-reliever or #6 starter, so to me it's really just Torres for Chapman.