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Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
Episode List
Season 2
30 Sep. 1990Episode #2.1
In the aftermath of the incident at the Great Northern Hotel, the investigation into Laura Palmer's death continues, and information is provided from an unexpected source.
6 Oct. 1990Episode #2.2
Agent Cooper receives unwanted help and unwelcome news, and Audrey gets into deeper trouble.
13 Oct. 1990Episode #2.3
Cooper and Truman discover an unexpected twist in the trail of Laura Palmer's murderer.
20 Oct. 1990Episode #2.4
Ben Horne asks Cooper for help in rescuing Audrey, and Donna uncovers a significant piece of evidence at Harold Smith's home.
27 Oct. 1990Episode #2.5
Donna, after discovering that Harold has Laura's secret diary, hatches a risky plan with Maddy to steal it from his home.
3 Nov. 1990Episode #2.6
Cooper and Truman raid One Eye Jack's, and Shelly and Bobby host a welcome home party for Leo.
10 Nov. 1990Episode #2.7
Maddy prepares to leave Twin Peaks, Pete uncovers the truth behind Tojamura's intentions, and Cooper receives a devastating message.
17 Nov. 1990Episode #2.8
Ben receives an unwelcome surprise; Norma's mother arrives in Twin Peaks with a new husband; and Bob covers his tracks.
1 Dec. 1990Episode #2.9
Cooper attempts to locate Laura's killer after the discovery of another victim.
8 Dec. 1990Episode #2.10
Blaming Cooper for the death of his brother, Jean Renault plots his revenge as the eccentric FBI agent prepares to leave Twin Peaks.
15 Dec. 1990Episode #2.11
Sheriff Truman defends Agent Cooper's activities at One Eyed Jack's when they come under scrutiny.
12 Jan. 1991Episode #2.12
Cooper finds a clue, while Dick Tremayne and Andy confront concerns over Little Nicky's past.
19 Jan. 1991Episode #2.13
Agent Cooper and Sheriff Truman arrange a trap for Jean Renault.
2 Feb. 1991Episode #2.14
Cooper reveals the history of Windom Earle to Truman, and Audrey strikes a deal with Bobby.
9 Feb. 1991Episode #2.15
Agent Cooper finds out who shot him and gets help with his deadly chess game against Windom Earle.
16 Feb. 1991Episode #2.16
While Cooper and Earle plot their next moves, Josie is forced to meet with Thomas Eckhardt.
28 Mar. 1991Episode #2.17
Cooper is attracted to a beautiful, reclusive woman as Truman grieves over Josie's death.
4 Apr. 1991Episode #2.18
Cooper and the officers look into Windom Earle's past, and Donna observes a suspicious encounter between her mother and Ben Horne.
11 Apr. 1991Episode #2.19
While Cooper and Truman try to unlock the secret of Owl Cave, the Miss Twin Peaks contest draws hot competition.
18 Apr. 1991Episode #2.20
While romance blooms for Cooper and Annie, Donna finds a scrapbook that's full of surprises.
10 Jun. 1991Episode #2.21
Agent Cooper and Sheriff Truman rush to the Black Lodge, where Cooper tries to save the life of Miss Twin Peaks.
10 Jun. 1991Episode #2.22
Cooper must overcome his deepest fears as he enters the Black Lodge to save Annie from Windom Earle.
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poi inspired beta kids by k80soccerWatch
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these have been doing well on tumblr so i mushed them all into one image and put it here. tada!
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omg this should be a real thing I love the designs especially Rose's
i like bro
So instead of Air Earth Fire and Water its Time Space Light and Breath.
:33< no, it is instead of air, earth, fire and water it's now breath, space, time and light
Love the style
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this look so grand!!
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saw this on a homestuck song on youtube! had to fave it > good job!
could you pass me the link please?i forgot it and i'am getting insane searching it DD:
would it be ok if i used this as the cover for an instrumental song i wrote called Elements? i'm uploading the song onto soundcloud.com on my account ( same user name- EvilyIsMe )
it's sort of a homestuck fan song and i really love these designs <3 :33
i'd credit you, of course.
(pretty pretty please?)
Sure thing, go ahead!
(( i'm using this because i love it, i'm sorry. if you want it taken down you can reply on the song as such ))
wait nvm because my computer won't allow me to change sizes so that it will all fit... i'll um find another one i guess :/ sorrrry
This is great. The designs really match the kids. Dave's design reminds me of all the time loops he set up, while John's looks like a tornado. Jade's design is so bright and carefree, like her, while the yellow and purple of Rose's create a brilliant contrast. Keep up the good work!
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I don't know why but I really really love it. It might be all the pretty swirly dynamic lines oh my god 8D
I don't know why but I really really love it. It might be all the pretty swirly dynamic lines oh my god 8D
my love for you is currently through the roof
This is so unbelievably gorgeous! You have all my love. All of it!
what program do you use????i must know!!!!!!!!11
Wow, these are awesome! I love them <3
Those are some enchanting swirls.
It's so dynamic I can hear music.
How on Alternia do you get such fluid motions with a tablet??
Time, Space, Light, Breath. Only the Heroes could master these aspects, but when the game needed them most it was Scratched. An alternate universe later and Hussie and I discovered the new Heroes, the Alpha Kids. Though there skills are mad it wilol take a lot of training before they're ready to save anybody. But Hussie believes that all his creations will die.
I just had to- it's so Avatar and Homestuck! I love it!
I just had to- it's so Avatar and Homestuck! I love it!
I love the color palette, and the shapes are so flowing and beautiful.
you really hit a nail on the head here. four nails.
in high rez, I would hang that on my wall.
in high rez, I would hang that on my wall.
This is gorgeous! I love the colours and the designs incorporated into the individual pictures, and Jade's reminds me of a rave! Overall, I'm impressed by the piece and I wish I could have the artistic ability you do! Keep up the great work!


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Taverna is situated right in the lobby overlooking the Arabian Sea. You can choose to sit on the stools at the bar counter, in the lounge areas or on the outside deck with its expansive view of the bay. It offers a variety of snacks to be washed down by a lively mix of signature cocktails and mocktails.
Open only from October till March, The beach front grill has a unique feature which enables a guest to choose from a display of seafood, meats & vegetables and have them cooked to his/ her liking. The rustic look complements every aspect of the restaurant, with its view of the Arabian Sea and the waves gently lapping along the shore, Barbeque at Cidade de Goa makes grilling truly thrilling.
Alfama, inspired by the Bohemian town square of Lisbon, is a fine dining restaurant, serving signature gourmet dishes and wines. The unique ambience of this intimate restaurant lies in its romantic balconies and alcoves with musicians to serenade guests during a candle lit dinner.
Derived from the Portuguese word for orange, Laranja at Cidade de Goa is renowned for its multi-cuisine buffet as well as the seafood specialities on its la carte menu. A show kitchen with live cooking counters, salad sections, a dedicated dessert counter, vibrant orange dcor, globe chandeliers and a stage for live performances make Laranja a lively place at meal times.
A distinctive Mediterranean feel greets you as you walk into Cidade de Goas all day dining restaurant, Caf Azul. It offers unobtrusive views of the pool and sea which provides a light, breezy ambiance where you can savor varied cuisines from around the world. The wood-fired pizza oven points to Caf Azuls forte, with its thin crust pizza and pasta being a particular highlight. Caf Azul even offers a unique "buffet combo option" that enables you to enjoy a sumptuous meal.


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Chris Tucker makes move to settle $14 million in taxes
Embattled actor CHRIS TUCKER has moved to tackle his spiralling tax bill, which now tops $14 million .
Last year (13), the Rush Hour star's tax debts reached a reported $12 million and he has been hit with a new lien for $2.5 million by officials at America's Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Documents obtained by TMZ.com show Tucker failed to pay the $2.5 million in 2008 and 2010, in addition to the back taxes the actor owes for 2001, 2002 and 2004 to 2006.
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Running Time: 100
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LOCKPORT – The city's official Halloween party will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in the City Hall parking lot on Main Street.
The parking lot will be closed at noon Friday to set up for the event, open to all Lockport children and their families.
The city has set official trick-or-treat hours from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. Also that night, Livingston Place will be closed to traffic for the annual concert by the street's group of imitators of the rock band Kiss.


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La Jonquera
Avda. Galicia, 2-4, 17700 La Jonquera, Spain
La Jonquera
La Jonquera, 3 km from Agullana Avda. Galicia, 2-4 see on map
Property Location When you stay at La Jonquera in La Jonquera, you'll be connected to a shopping center and within the region of La...
Property Location When you stay at La Jonquera in La Jonquera, you'll be connected to a shopping center and within the region of La Vinyeta and Dali Museum. This hotel is within the region of Musee d'Art Moderne and Castell de Sant Ferran.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of La Jonquera. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator (lift). Free self parking is available onsite.
Standard Room Services
- Air Conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Television
Accommodation facilities
- Lift
- Bar/Café
- Internet Centre
- Laundry
- Non-smoker Rooms
- Parking
- Dogs/Cats Allowed
- Restaurant
This hotel enjoys an unbeatable location just 5 minutes from the French border and a few minutes from the beach and the famous town of Figueres. The hotel is set in a shopping centre, where guests will also find a recreational games machine room, a buffet restaurant, a supermarket and a beauty salon. La Jonquera is 1 km, Figueres railway station is 1.8 km and Empuriabrava is 30 km. It is 71 km to Girona Airport.
This hotel can be easily accessed from the motorway. Guests should take exit 2 for La Jonquera, then the main road NII towards Figueres. 500 m after the exit at the second roundabout, the hotel will come into view on the left. From Figueres take the main road, the NII towards France and the hotel is located 1 km before La Jonquera (at the first roundabout, the hotel will be visible on the right).
AS Hoteles Porta Catalana
Autopista Ap 7, Km 6, 17700 La Jonquera, Spain
AS Hoteles Porta Catalana
La Jonquera, 2.6 km from Agullana Autopista Ap 7, Km 6 see on map
The hotel AS Porta Catalana is 6 km from the border between France and Spain on the Mediterranean corridor. This is an ideal place to...
The hotel AS Porta Catalana is 6 km from the border between France and Spain on the Mediterranean corridor. This is an ideal place to break your journey between the south and the rest of Europe.Totaly renewed, ideal for businesman.Just 20 minutes from Costa Brava and Dali Museum.
Accommodation facilities
- Lift
- Bar/Café
- Business Centre
- Money Exchange
- Meetings Room
- Laundry
- People with reduced mobility access
- Non-smoker Rooms
- Parking
- Dogs/Cats Allowed
- Restaurant
- Shops
From Girona airport: AP-7 motorway, towards Girona. Exit 8.
Can Xiquet
Afores, s/n, 17708 Cantallops, Spain
Can Xiquet
Cantallops, 6.8 km from Agullana Afores, s/n see on map
Refurbished in 2000. Surronded by nature, with spectacular views to the Plana of the Ampurdán and the Mediterranean Sea. The rooms are...
Refurbished in 2000. Surronded by nature, with spectacular views to the Plana of the Ampurdán and the Mediterranean Sea. The rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi Internet connection, satellite- Tv, Cd player, DVD, air conditioning, heating, mini bar and free safe box. All the benefits and own comforts of the hotel of high level.
NOTICE: the reception is closed at 12a.m
Standard Room Services
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee & Tea Making Facilities
- Safe
- Minibar
- Satellite TV
- Pay TV
- Radio
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Television
Accommodation facilities
- Bar/Café
- Business Centre
- Meetings Room
- Children's Playground
- Internet Centre
- Garden/Terrace
- Laundry
- Non-smoker Rooms
- Parking
- Restaurant
- 24 hr Room Service
- Secretarial Service
Leisure facilities
- Gym
- Swimming Pool
- Sauna
FROM PERPIGNAN: take the A9/E15 towards Spain- La Jonquera. Take the exit 2 La Jonquera and merge the N-II towards Figueres and then take the GI-601 until Cantallops.
FROM GIRONA: take the AP7 towards La Jonquera until the exit 2. There take the NII towards Figueres and merge the GI-601.from €59
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Hostal Darnius
Carretera de Maçanet, 19, 17722 Darnius, Spain
Hostal Darnius
Darnius, 3.4 km from Agullana Carretera de Maçanet, 19 see on map
We would like to enthusiastically welcome you to the Darnius Hostal. Do you need a car park or secure area to park your bike during your...
We would like to enthusiastically welcome you to the Darnius Hostal.
Do you need a car park or secure area to park your bike during your trip? We have heaps of car parking spaces and secure zones for parking bikes of all kinds.
Free for you
You will receive a free welcome drink on arrival.
Enjoy the free use of the beach chairs during your stay.
Parking is located directly at the hotel for free.
Make yourself at home
For peace of mind use the hotel's safety deposit box at reception.
The terrace in the garden is definitely a sight to see.
Culinary greetings from the kitchen
Indulge in a liquid refreshment at our well-stocked hotel bar. But first fill your stomach at the restaurant that also serves vegetarian meals.
Your room's bathroom includes a shower.
You will find boat trips and water skiing available for your picking.
Business hours of reception:
On business days: from 09:00 to 23:00 and from 09:00 to 23:00
On the weekend: from 09:00 to 23:00 and from 09:00 to 23:00
Accommodation facilities
- Garden/Terrace
- Parking
Leisure facilities
- Swimming Pool
Standard Room Services
- Television
Hotel La Central
Antigua Ctra. Darnius a Maçanet de Cabrenys, 17720 Macanet de Cabrenys, Spain
Hotel La Central
Antigua Ctra. Darnius a Maçanet de Cabrenys see on map
Hotel de estilo modernista situado en un paraje ideal para el descanso, en medio de la naturaleza en la comarca del Alt Empordà. Su...
Hotel de estilo modernista situado en un paraje ideal para el descanso, en medio de la naturaleza en la comarca del Alt Empordà. Su privilegiada emplazamiento, al lado de un lago y rodeado de bosques, lejos de la ciudad, hace que sea un lugar ideal para disfrutar de la tranquilidad.
Indicaciones: Antiestrés, piernas cansadas, terapia geotermal, anticelulítis, reafirmante de tejidos y pechos para adelgazamiento.
Técnicas: Piscina hidromasaje, sauna, baño de vapor, masajes, drenaje linfático, reflexoterapia.
Servicios en el Hotel: Habitaciones con extenso salón, baño completo, calefacción, aire acondicionado y mini-bar. Restaurante, piscina, amplios jardines naturales. Bicicletas de montaña y rutas de a caballo.
Paseos y Excursiones: Cadaqués, monasterios de Sant Quirze de Colera y Sant Pere de Rodes, PN de Aiguamolls del Empordà, Rosas, Ampurias, Museo Dalí en Figueres, etc.
Standard Room Services
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Telephone
- Television
Leisure facilities
- Bicycle Hire
- Horse Riding
- Massage
- Swimming Pool
- Sauna
Accommodation facilities
- Garden/Terrace
- Restaurant
Se encuentra a 25 min. de Figueres, a 35 min. de la Costa Brava y a 1,30 h. de Barcelona.
Accesos y Comunicaciones: Su acceso se efectúa mediante una pista forestal practicable a turismos que parte de la localidad de Darnius (10 min.).
Burriana, 10, 17720 Macanet de Cabrenys, Spain
Burriana, 10 see on map
Accommodation facilities
- Lift
- Bar/Café
- Meetings Room
- Historic Building
- Children's Playground
- Garden/Terrace
- Laundry
- People with reduced mobility access
- Restaurant
- Accepts Credit Cards
Standard Room Services
- Safe
- Heating
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- Television
- Telephone with Direct Dial
Leisure facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Games Room
- Massage
- Swimming Pool
- Sauna
- Solarium
La Quadra
Rectoria, 11, 17720 Macanet de Cabrenys, Spain
La Quadra
Macanet de Cabrenys, 8 km from Agullana Rectoria, 11 see on map
Located in the picturesque village of Maçanet de Cabrenys, in among the mountains of the Alt Empordà, this family-run hotel offers a...
Located in the picturesque village of Maçanet de Cabrenys, in among the mountains of the Alt Empordà, this family-run hotel offers a relaxing getaway in the clean mountain air.
Dating from the 1970s, this hotel has been recently updated to include many modern conveniences to make your stay more relaxing. During the summer you can take a dip in the village's outdoor swimming pool, stroll through the hotel gardens or simply relax on the terrace. In the evening you can try the home-made local cuisine in the hotel restaurant and go up to admire the impressive panoramic views from the hotel's terrace on the third floor.
The restaurant of La Quadra offers you the authentic kitchen from the Empordà area. The seasonal menus will allow you to taste minced meat of Maçanet or civet of wild boar, as well as mushroom, fresh and varied salads, and every type of cooked dishes to satisfy your appetite.
By Plane:
The hotel is approximately 60 km from Girona's airport and Perpignan's airport.
By Car:
- Exit the number 3 motorway at AP-7 and then follow the national way (N-II) till you see the sign of Maçanet de Cabrenys and Darnius.
- Then follow the route (GI-502) and get into Maçanet.
- Follow the main and narrow route and you will find us.
The town of Maçanet de Cabrenys is one of the most extensive towns from the Alt Empordà area. Placed in a valley, but not far from the seaside, the highest points of the area are exactly in the north of the village (1,445 metres). You will find a great landscape with magnificent views, plenty of culture and heritage that you can discover by mountain bike, by hiking, biking or with your car.
Ctra. N-II, Km. 782, 17700 La Jonquera, Spain
La Jonquera, 3.8 km from Agullana Ctra. N-II, Km. 782 see on map
Standard Room Services
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- Television
Accommodation facilities
- Bar/Café
- Money Exchange
- Garage
- Parking
- 24 hr Room Service
Hotel Pirineus
C/ Burriana, 10, 17720 Macanet de Cabrenys, Spain
Hotel Pirineus
C/ Burriana, 10 see on map
Visit AgullanaEnjoy your stay in Agullana. Make your visit to Agullana an unforgettable experience by staying in the hotel you deserve. Still don´t know where to stay? At Destinia we offer you a wide variety of hotels in Agullana, Spain, so you can choose the one that´s right for you, depending on your expectations and your budget. There are numerous hotels in Agullana that are ideal for a business trip, a family holiday, a weekend getaway or an outing with friends in Agullana. No matter the reason for your trip, at Destinia, you´ll find the greatest variety of hotels and hostels, always at the best prices, guaranteed. Are you looking for a deluxe hotel in Agullana city centre with a spa, Internet access or a pool? Perhaps a hotel that accepts pets or that has a child-care centre? We have that, too. Why not give our hotel finder a try? It´s quick, simple and the most effective way to find the best lodging in this part of Spain. Whether you need a single-occupancy room, double-occupancy room or even a suite, with Destinia´s search engine, you´ll always find the best deals, so all you´ll have to worry about is packing your bags and enjoying your trip to Agullana.
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Kubricks / Re: Recent Acquisitions« on: June 23, 2016, 01:08 PM »
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My 2015 Postseason Predictions
For the fourth straight season, I made preseason predictions as to how I felt each division would play out, and for the fourth straight season I was extremely far off. For one reason or another, I'm not very good at making division predictions before a given season begins.
This year, though, I hope to finally correctly predict how the postseason will play out. While I'll likely be off, either by a little or a lot, it's always fun to make predictions. Who knows? Maybe I'll get lucky and have a perfect prediction of how the postseason will play out. You never can tell what may happen in October.
WILD CARD GAMES (AL October 6th & NL October 7th)
American League: Yankees Vs. Astros
Winner: Yankees
It's somewhat difficult to pick a winner of this matchup. Neither one of these teams were locks to make the playoffs at all when the season began, and yet here they are. I would have to say that the Astros' lineup has more thump in it than the Yankees by a bit, but when it comes down to it, I think the bullpen will decide this game. With Masahiro Tanaka going up against Dallas Keuchel, the relievers could very well be the ultimate factor. With that said, I think the Yankees will be able to hold off the Astros and advance to the next round.
National League: Pirates Vs. Cubs
Winner: Cubs
This is another tough one to call. With it being just one game, and with Jake Arrieta going up against Gerrit Cole, you can basically flip a coin to pick which team is more likely to win. Overall, though, I think that the Cubs will have the added motivation of trying to break the century long World Series drought that will help them prevail. Even so, this is sure to be one of the best games of the entire playoffs when all is said and done. Both teams have great lineups, and each has the ability to make this an unforgettable game.
AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES (Begins October 8th)
Blue Jays Vs. Rangers
Winner: Blue Jays
The Rangers have a good pitching staff as well as a good lineup, but they are quite simply no match for the Blue Jays in my mind. I could easily see this being a three-game sweep by the Blue Jays if Toronto's pitchers can pitch well. Their roster, consisting of unbelievable power throughout the lineup, is more than enough to dominate the Rangers. Although the Rangers made an impressive run to even make it into the playoffs, their run will likely end in the first true round of the 2015 postseason.
Royals Vs. Yankees
Winner: Royals
After making it all the way to the World Series in 2014 — they lost to the Giants in game seven — I think the Royals will easily overtake the Yankees. The Royals have a strong team in every single aspect. From their pitching staff to their bullpen to their extremely diverse lineup, the Royals are a very formidable club. Although I'm not sure they will make it to the World Series as they did in 2014, I think they will have no problem overtaking the Yankees, despite the Yankees being a good team as well.
NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES (Begins October 9th)
Dodgers Vs. Mets
Winner: Dodgers
This is going to be a series for the ages. The Dodgers have one of the best one-two pitching staff punches in baseball history, with Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke, and their offense is one that can score a lot of runs. Likewise, the Mets have a deep pitching staff that starts with phenom Matt Harvey, and they can score runs with the best of them as well. I could see this series going down to a game five, with the team that scores first being the team that holds on to advance to the Championship series.
Cardinals Vs. Cubs
Winner: Cardinals
Unfortunately, this is where I see the Cubs' hopes for a 2015 World Championship coming to an end. They are a good team, as I previously stated, but I don't think they can withstand the team with the best record from the regular season. The Cardinals are a great team, and they know how to win. I think they will continue their winning ways and push on to the next round of the playoffs. Despite that, it should be fun to watch the Cubs put up a fight to take out the Cardinals. If absolutely everything goes perfect, they could do it, but I just don't see that happening.
AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Begins October 16th)
Blue Jays Vs. Royals
Winner: Blue Jays
What a series this would be. Both teams are dynamic, and both teams are very talented. However, both teams can't win. With that said, I think it will be back and forth series in every sense of the word. I think this series will take six or seven games to decide, and it will be extremely exciting to watch. In the end, however, the Jays have an extremely good team, and I see them knocking the Royals out of contention. Although the Blue Jays haven't been to the World Series since 1993, I have them making it there this year.
NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Begins October 17th)
Cardinals Vs. Dodgers
Winner: Dodgers
Another sure to be great series against two great teams, this is yet again a nearly impossible matchup to predict (as many of them are). It could honestly go either way, depending on an exponential number of factors. It will all come down to who is hot at the right times and which team comes up with the clutch hits. But if Kershaw can hold up against the Cardinals (something history has shown he's had a difficulty doing), I would bet my money on the Dodgers. They have the ability to make it into the World Series.
WORLD SERIES (Begins October 27th)
Blue Jays Vs. Dodgers
Winner: Dodgers
If the Blue Jays can't score runs they can't win games. That's the logic I'm using for trying to predict the World Series. Going up against the Dodgers' unbelievable pitching staff, it may be difficult for Toronto to come out on top. The Blue Jays' strength is undoubtedly their power bats, which the Dodgers don't have as much of. But the Dodgers have more than their share of good pitching, which is what usually has the edge. When all is said and done, and the season has completely come to an end, I see the Dodgers as the only team remaining, as World Series Champions.
Leave a comment with who you have winning the World Series. I'd love to hear your picks.
Cubs Could Be Better Than Many People Think
It's been quite awhile since people have whole heartedly believed in the Cubs.
But let's face it. They haven't had a reason to believe for the past several years. With the Cubs having failed to even make the postseason since 2008, not having made a World Series appearance since 1945, and currently holding a 107-year World Championship drought, the Cubs' fan base has been nothing but disappointed for a long time.
The Cubs, however, have finally put together what could prove to be a formidable team that fans could actually get behind. In fact, many Cubs fans are getting so behind this year's roster that they have visions of a World Series title to round out the coming season. While I like their optimism, and wouldn't be too stunned if it happened, I don't think it will necessarily occur in 2015. I think it will be 2016 at the earliest before the World Series becomes a possibility.
But that doesn't mean I don't think the Cubs will have an amazing team this year. Although a lot of people are saying that the Cubs are extremely overhyped and stand little chance of doing much of anything this season, I actually believe in the club they have.
First off, their new manager, Joe Maddon, has proven to be one of the best in baseball — not necessarily for his winning records but for his ability to get the most out of each and every one of his players. His addition to the club house will have an immeasurable impact on the Cubs in my mind.
As far as the players themselves are concerned, it's a talented group of characters the Cubs are going to be putting on the field throughout the season.
The one weakness a lot of people foresee, however, is their pitching staff, consisting of guys like Travis Wood, Tsuyoshi Wada and Kyle Hendricks. While those players aren't the worst pitchers in baseball, they aren't Cy Young candidates either. But the Cubs do in fact have a Cy Young caliber pitcher they snatched up this offseason, set to lead the staff every fifth day. Jon Lester, who came over to the Cubs on a 155 million dollar contract, is sure to instantly make the Cubs pitching staff relevant (with their bullpen being decent enough).
Beyond that, the Cubs' lineup is fairly good as well. Admittedly, it consists of a lot of young, unproven talent, but it's a good group, nonetheless. Having Starlin Castro, Anthony Rizzo and newly added catcher, Miguel Montero, slotted in the Cubs' lineup is sure to lead to runs being scored. But it's the youth of the Cubs that could ultimately lead to a lot of wins in 2015.
With Jorge Soler, Tommy La Stella, Arismendy Alcantara and Javier Baez looking to have breakout seasons — along with uber prospect Kris Bryant, who should be called up shortly into the year — the Cubs' team is going to be one to reckon with.
However, it's that very youth and inexperience in a great number of the players that has a lot of people remaining cautious from hopping aboard the Cubs' bandwagon. After getting their hopes up in the past only to see things come crashing down, many people from around the baseball world refuse to believe that the Cubs stand a chance at making much ground in a division that includes the Cardinals, Reds, Pirates and Brewers.
But it's not stopping me from predicting the Cubs to have success in 2015.
Maybe the 2015 Cubs aren't the team that will break the "Curse of the Billy Goat". Maybe they aren't even the team that will dominate their division for the better part of the season. But I feel that the Cubs are in fact the team that will surprise the most people this season as they make a run toward the second wild card spot in the National League.
My 2014 Postseason Predictions
For the third straight season I made preseason predictions as to how I felt each division would play out, and for the third straight season I was extremely far off. For one reason or another, I'm not very good at making division predictions before a given season begins. However, with that said, last year when I did playoff predictions for the very first time I correctly predicted the World Series matchup of the Cardinals taking on the Red Sox. Unfortunately, I picked the Cardinals to come out victorious, which ultimately didn't happen, but I was still thrilled that I successfully picked the final two teams.
This year, though, I hope to take it one step further and get the World Series winner correct as well. While I'll likely be off, either by a little or a lot, it's always fun to make predictions. Who knows? Maybe I'll get lucky and have a perfect prediction of how the postseason will play out. You never can tell what may happen in October.
WILD CARD GAMES (AL September 30th & NL October 1st)
American League: Royals Vs. Athletics
Winner: Royals
Both the Royals and Athletics have had their share of ups and downs throughout the 2014 season. Neither one has a group of players that makes them definitively better than the other, and that makes it hard to predict the winner of the one game, win or go home matchup. Even so, I'm picking the Royals to pull out the win over the visiting A's. While their offense has struggled at times, their bullpen is one of the best in baseball. If the Royals can go into the late innings with a lead, it's as close to a sure thing as you can get.
National League: Pirates Vs. Giants
Winner: Giants
The Pirates made it to the postseason in 2013 for the fist time since 1992, winning the Wild Card game against the Reds and moving on to the division series only to be beaten out by the Cardinals. This time around, however, I don't even have them making it that far. The Giants are looking to come into town and pick up the win that will ensure a five game series against the Nationals, and I feel that their pitching, as well as their overall offense, outranks the Pirates' team in a one game situation.
AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES (Begins October 2nd)
Angels Vs. Royals
Winner: Angels
Although I have the Royals winning the Wild Card game against the Athletics, I don't see their first playoff run since 1985 lasting past the division series. Going up against a really good offensive Angels team, the Royals will certainly be in for a challenge if they want to prove me wrong. The only question mark for the Angels that would give the Royals a true chance is their starting pitching. With no true ace that you can count on, you never know how the Angels will fare. But I think they will hit just enough to win the series.
Orioles Vs. Tigers
Winner: Tigers
This is going to be a very good series matchup, and I can't really say for sure who will win. But I'm going with my gut that the Tigers will find a way to get the job done, despite their flaws. While the Orioles have one of the best hitting clubs in baseball, with major threats up and down the lineup, their pitching isn't nearly as deep as the Tigers. If they want to make things hard on the Tigers, they'll have to post some great pitching performances. But although that could happen, I see the Tigers moving on to the championship series.
NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES (Begins October 3rd)
Nationals Vs. Giants
Winner: Nationals
The Nationals taking on the Giants would be a good series, but I don't think it will be too difficult for the Nationals to move on. Taking nothing away from the Giants, who are certainly a good team of players, I don't feel they stack up against the Nationals very well at all. The Nationals have very few holes from top to bottom in both their offense and pitching. With five good starters that can go out and win big games when you need them to, it would take nothing short of a disaster for the Nats to get beaten out by the Giants.
Dodgers Vs. Cardinals
Winner: Dodgers
Pairing two of the best teams in the National League against one another, this is by far the best guaranteed-to-happen matchup of the postseason, in my mind. While the other games are sure to be exciting, this series could easily come down to a game five, with either team taking the division series title. With the Cardinals and Dodgers both having amazing teams, it's basically a coin flip for which one will move on. But I have to give a slight edge to the Dodgers — however slight an edge it may be.
AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Begins October 10th)
Angels Vs. Tigers
Winner: Angels
As good as the Tigers pitching staff can be, and as bad as the Angels staff can be, it was difficult for me to select the Angels as the winners of the series. But I feel the Angels have a good enough team to beat out the Tigers, should they have any sort of issues scoring runs or pitching well, which I envision them having. Though many people are picking the Tigers to make it to the World Series, with some going as bold with their predictions as to giving them the World Series title, I have that spot reserved for the Angels.
NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Begins October 11th)
Nationals Vs. Dodgers
Winner: Dodgers
Another sure to be great series against two great teams, this is yet again a nearly impossible matchup to predict (as many of them are). If the Nationals end up taking on the Dodgers in the National League Championship series as I'm predicting, the baseball world could be in for some extremely thrilling games. Both teams have good pitching staffs and offenses that can seemingly score at will at times. What it will come down to is which of the teams is hot at the right time. For me, I'm putting my money on the Dodgers.
WORLD SERIES (Begins October 21st)
Angels Vs. Dodgers
Winner: Angels
A World Series matchup between the Angels and Dodgers would be incredible for baseball fans everywhere around the country. Not only are the two ballparks a mere thirty miles apart, but this would also be a Fall Classic matchup of two of the best teams in their given divisions. With both the Dodgers and Angels having good lineups, this could be a back and forth series. But regardless of their pitching being an issue, I feel the Angels will find a way to go the distance, coming out on top over the Dodgers.
Leave a comment with who you have winning the World Series. I'd love to hear your picks.
Several Teams On the Outside Looking In
Inevitably each and every Major League Baseball season a handful of teams fail to live up to expectations placed on them at the start of the year. Whether a team simply doesn't play to the best of their ability, or if it's injuries that keeps them from performing well, a few teams always end up short of where they were projected to finish the year.
The Diamondback's, Rangers, Red Sox and Rays are all examples of that from the 2014 season. People from all over the baseball world selected the majority of those teams to make solid pushes at the postseason, but all of them but the Rays are going to finish dead last in their division (the Rays will finish fourth in the American League east). Truly disappointing endings for what were supposed to be promising teams.
On the flip side, a few teams that no one saw coming always go on a major run in any given year, passing big time teams, and leaving many people scratching their heads as to how they're doing it.
But while the winning streaks of underdog teams are always exciting, a lot of those type of teams can't keep up their torrid runs for an extended period of time, subsequently falling back down to their normal levels, and missing the playoffs.
For the Marlins, Brewers and Yankees, they were those type of teams this season. No one saw them doing much of anything with the rosters they had going into the season, but they each went on runs at one point or another this season, proving a bunch of people wrong. None more so than the Brewers, who ended up being one of the biggest rise and fall team in years.
After leading the National League central division for 150 days of the season, the Brewers went into a major, major slump. A slump that caused them to plummet through the standings, currently sitting five games back of the second Wild Card spot. With under a one percent chance of making the postseason according to MLB.com, the Brewers' year is all but over, despite their great efforts.
The Indians and Mariners are a couple of teams that are still in the race for the second Wild Card but are likely going to miss out, even after great runs this year gave their fans something to get excited about. Given under an eight percent chance of the postseason, it's going to take an unprecedented string of events for either of them to make it in. But as has been proven time and time again with baseball, anything can happen.
Yankees Blow Win & Chances of Making the Playoffs
Any shot the New York Yankees had of making the playoffs this season — however small a shot it may have been — was all but officially eliminated on Sunday night at Camden Yards. A blown save by their recently "overused" closer, David Robertson, resulted in a walk off hit by former Yankee, Kelly Johnson, trimming the Orioles' magic number to win the division down to three, and the Yankees' elimination number down to a mere two.
While the Yankees are technically still in the race, with their Wild Card elimination number standing at ten games, it's going to take an unprecedented run like baseball has never seen before for the Yankees to pull off the near miracle of making the postseason.
Just 2.5 games back of the second Wild Card as recently as August 27th, things have simply gone downhill for them ever since.
Now five games back of the second Wild Card, which the Royals currently hold, the Yankees surely aren't going to have an easy finish to the season that would allow for a possible push at the Wild Card, especially with the struggling team they possess.
Playing all American League east teams for their remaining fourteen games — Rays for three, Blue Jays for four, Orioles for four, and Red Sox for three — it's still going to be fun to watch how they finish out 2014.
It certainly would have been nice for Derek Jeter to be able to play in one final playoff run, having won five career World Championships, but it's unfortunately not the way his career will end. With the Yankees losing three of four games in their recent series against the Orioles, the Bronx Bombers currently hold just over a one percent chance of making the playoffs, according to MLB.com; further securing the fact that Jeter's amazing career will come to an end September 28th at Fenway Park, and not sometime in October as was once hoped.
But while the Yankees aren't seemingly playoff bound, and although they're somewhat of an overall disaster, and overlooking the subpar numbers that Derek Jeter has been posting this season, make sure you take the time to watch a Yankees game or two before the end of the season rolls around. The Yankees will be back in 2015, likely stronger than ever, with some offseason additions that will once again make them competitive in the division. But the one thing they're guaranteed not to have is Derek Jeter.
That's one element of the Yankees that you need to enjoy right now.
There's not much more time left to do so.
Brewers' Downhill Fall Continues Into September
After 150 days spent this season with at least a share of the first place spot in the National League central division, the Milwaukee Brewers are experiencing their first big struggle of the year. In fact, having lost a National League best nine straight games — the most for them since 2010 — the Brewers not only find themselves fighting for the division title, but more importantly they're struggling to keep their playoff hopes alive.
With Thursday night's 3-2 loss to the Cardinals — a team that is a must beat for the Brewers — Milwaukee is currently tied with the Braves for the second Wild Card spot, but they could quickly lose it to the Braves if they don't begin to play any better than they have lately.
The Brewers kicked off 2014 with one of the best starts in franchise history, posting a five game lead in the division after the first month of the season. Things looked to be headed in the right direction in Milwaukee, however, although the Brewers were able to play decent baseball through the All-Star break as well as much of August, the Brewers finally collapsed to the surging Cardinals on September 1st, when the Cards took a one game lead in the division and haven't looked back since.
With a four game lead over the now second place Brewers, the Cardinals have gone from 1 and 1/2 games back of first to four games up on the Brewers in the span of a week, having won six games in a row.
To put into perspective how quickly things have gone south for the Brewers, back on August 19th they held their best chance of making the playoffs according to MLB.com of a great 94 percent chance, with a 63 percent chance of holding on to win the division. Now, after struggling for so long, the Brewers hold around a 50 percent chance of making it to the playoffs, with a mere 16 percent chance of coming back to take the division title. A near 50 percent drop in their chances of winning the division in the matter of a few weeks is pretty remarkable.
With the start of the 2014 postseason quickly approaching on September 30th, this four game series against the Cardinals is absolutely crucial for the Brewers. With three games remaining in the series, the Brewers could either finish things out against the Cardinals seven games back of first place — taking away most of the remaining hope of them making the playoffs — or they could find themselves back in contention just a single game out of first. It all depends on how well they can play.
Being one of the worst teams in the National League since the All-Star break, sitting in 11th place for runs scored, and near the middle of the pack in runs allowed by their pitchers, the Brewers are facing a major battle if they want to keep their postseason dreams alive.
What they need is a player or two to step up and begin to transform this team back into the group it was before the All-Star break.
The only problem being that Ryan Braun, who has been out for a bit of time but is respected to return soon, and Carlos Gomez, who is out with an injury, haven't been doing too well as of late even when they were in the lineup. In addition, Jonathan Lucroy, who at one point in time was on people's radar for a possible National League MVP, has been performing poorly over the past couple of weeks. Without those player carrying the team, it can be very difficult to get an offense going, not to mention a sinking pitching staff. But, as history has shown, nothing is impossible.
With 22 games left in the Brewers' regular season, they still have time to turn things around. However, they have to start the turnaround now. After they finish out this series against their division rival Cardinals, the Brewers go on to play the Marlins and Reds, both of which can always make things difficult to pick up a win.
Following that, the Brewers head on the road to face the Cardinals, in what could once again be pivotal games, as well as the Pirates and Reds, before returning home to finish out the year with a three-game series against the Cubs.
Depending on how the Brewers fare between now and their final home series, the fans in Milwaukee could either be cheering on a playoff bound team in the final days of September, or they could be watching on television from afar, with aspirations of postseason glory in 2015.
Heading into the Final Month of the 2014 MLB Season
It's hard to believe, but the 2014 Major League Baseball regular season is almost over. Today marks exactly one month until the final games of the season, on September 28th, and teams are making their final push towards the postseason, with every player doing their best to finish out the season strong. With all of this going on, I thought I'd post an entry on the five main storylines I plan to watch throughout the final stretch.
200 Hits for Jose Altuve
Leading all of baseball in batting average (.332) and with 14 more hits on the season than the player with the second most hits, Jose Altuve is well on his way to recording his first 200 hit season of his career. With 181 hits this year, Altuve should easily make it to what has become a somewhat rare achievement.
The last time any player recorded 200 or more hits in a season was back in 2009, when Derek Jeter, Ichiro Suzuki, Ryan Braun and Robinson Cano all did it. For Altuve, he's set to become only the second Astros player to ever record 200 hits in a season, with Craig Biggio, doing so in 1998, being the other.
Though Altuve is too far back to break Ichiro Suzuki's all-time hit record for a season of 262 hits, it should be interesting to see how many hits he can amass in this final month.
Race for Stolen Base Lead
After Billy Hamilton set the all-time single season stolen base record for the minor leagues back in 2012, stealing 155 bases that year, many people began to proclaim Hamilton as the next Rickey Henderson. Those are some lofty expectations that Hamilton hasn't quite been able to live up to, with Hamilton sitting on 50 stolen bases (the youngest Reds player to ever reach 50 stolen bases in a season) for the season and Rickey Henderson having stolen 100 bags in his first full year.
Hamilton currently sits eight stolen bases back of the leader, Dee Gordon, so he definitely has some work to do if he wants to finish out the year on top. But despite not running away in the stolen bases category like many people initially believed he would, Hamilton has done a phenomenal job of making adjustments this year. After a horrid start to the season, Hamilton has really turned things around, and if he can continue to get on base, he has the potential to rack up a ton of stolen bases in a short period of time.
How Jose Abreu Finishes the Year
Proving to have been one of the most valuable offseason pickups, Jose Abreu is posting one of the best rookie seasons we've seen in years.
Currently sitting on 33 home runs (he has a good shot at winning the home run crown, tied with Chris Carter and Giancarlo Stanton, and one back of only Nelson Cruz), 96 RBI's and a .312 batting average, Abreu has done nothing but produce all season long, leading many to believe that he has the American League Rookie of the Year award completely locked up.
At one point in time, there was a good chance that Abreu would break the all-time home run record for a rookie, set by Mark McGwire back in 1987, when he blasted 49 home runs. But Abreu will inevitably come up just short of that mark, due in part to a brief stint on the disabled list earlier in the year.
Even so, Abeu will likely wind up with around 40 home runs for the season, and will be a major asset for the White Sox for years to come.
American League West Division
It can't much tighter than it currently is in the American League West, as the Angels lead the Athletics by a mere game in the standings. With just a few more weeks of games, this is undoubtedly the division to watch most closely throughout the rest of the season. However, the wild card spots are looking to be just as intriguing, in both leagues.
On the American League side of things, whichever team doesn't win the AL west between the Angels and A's will end up taking the first wild card spot, but the Mariners, Tigers and even the Yankees are going to be fighting hard for that second wild card spot. In the National League, the Cardinals hold a slight lead for the first wild card, but the second one is anyone's for the taking between the Giants, Braves, Pirates and Marlins, if they can keep pace through the month of September. It should be interesting to see which teams get the job done.
Derek Jeter's Final Month of His Career
After having a disastrous 2013 season, in which he was injured and posted measly stats, Derek Jeter announced at the beginning of the year that 2014 would be his last. Therefore, all eyes are on Jeter to see how he performs in the final month of his farewell season. So far, Jeter isn't doing terrible, but he's not doing all that great either, batting just .267 with 3 home runs and 36 RBI's.
But although Jeter isn't producing all that much, he will still go down as one of baseball's all-time greats, with over 3,400 career hits.
The one thing on everyone's mind, however, is whether or not the Yankees can make the playoffs to give Jeter the chance at a sixth career World Series title.
Sitting 2.5 games back of the second wild card, there's still a shot that the Yankees make it in, but it's going to take a good amount of terrific play for them to reach the postseason.
Are the Tigers On the Verge of Disaster?
Heading into the 2014 Major League Baseball season, there weren't very many people around the baseball world who didn't have the Tigers winning the American League Central division. Citing the fact that the Tigers have one of the best starting rotations in all of baseball, in addition to a really good lineup that includes, arguably, the best hitter in all of baseball, Miguel Cabrera, a lot of pre season predictions had the Tigers completely running away with the division. But with around five weeks of games remaining in the season, the Tigers finishing in first place isn't a lock, as it was once viewed.
A game and a half back of the division leading Royals, the Tigers have some work to do to retake their lead in the Central.
Back on July 31st, the Tigers made a move that seemed certain to help them pull away from the Royals. In a three team trade with the Rays and Mariners, the Tigers sent Austin Jackson to Seattle, who in return sent Nick Franklin to the Rays, with the Tigers sending Drew Smyly and a prospect to the Rays in exchange for David Price.
Though Price hadn't been overly dominant before the trade went down, a team with David Price is much better off than a team without David Price. And that has proven to be true in his few starts since the trade.
In Price's most recent outing at his long time home, Tropicana Field, Price had one of his best games of the season. Going eight innings, giving up just a single hit, Price was fantastic on Thursday afternoon. However, Alex Cobb, who was on the mound for the opposing team, was just as good. In the end, despite the amazing pitching performance by Price, he was handed the loss, as the Tigers failed to provide any run support whatsoever.
If the Tigers want to win the division and not be faced with a one-game playoff that comes with a Wild Card spot — a spot that isn't guaranteed by any means, as the Mariners currently sit just a half game back of the second Wild Card — they're, obviously, going to have to start playing better as a team than they have been recently.
The day the David Price trade occurred, the Tigers were in a great spot. Sitting in first place, four games ahead of the Royals, the acquisition of Price looked to only improve their team, which was already seemingly on the way to another division title.
But while Price has done his job for the most part, as has the always terrific Max Scherzer, the remainder of the pitching staff, along with the lineup, has been hit and miss from one night to the next, with their entire bullpen being subpar at best.
Justin Verlander hasn't been the same caliber pitcher he once was in quite some time; Joe Nathan, who they acquired to strengthen their bullpen, hasn't been that great; and although Miguel Cabrera is having a good year, he's currently on pace to finish out the season around 20 home runs and 30 RBI's shy of the unbelievable numbers of 44 home runs and 137 RBI's he posted in 2013.
Those three players are going to have to catch fire for the Tigers to take off in any major way.
With the entire Tigers team underperforming for the most part at the moment, and with the Mariners right behind them, threatening to overtake their playoff chances, the Tigers are experiencing quite a bit of struggles. Though they'll likely find some sort of groove at some point in September, the Tigers are doing extremely poor in comparison to where they should be with the talent they have. If, somehow, the Tigers miss the postseason altogether, it would be nothing short of a disastrous season on their part.
Angles Find Themselves All Alone In First Place
For the first time since May of 2011, the Angels have taken over sole possession of first place in the American League West division. Heading into Monday night tied with the Athletics, who had the night off, the Angels went into Boston looking to pick up an all important win that would give them the lead in the division. Beating the Red Sox 4-2, the Angels now stand a half game ahead of the Athletics in the division, with the best overall record in all of Major League Baseball.
Having been chasing down the Athletics for the first place spot since the weeks approaching the All-Star break, the Angels were finally able to move within striking distance throughout the past month or so, winning 16 of their 29 games since the break. With 2009 being the last time the Angels made the playoffs, they are well on their way to ending the drought, now that they appear to have found their groove.
But it's certainly taken awhile to get to this point.
After signing Albert Pujols back in 2012, who had recorded 30 or more home runs every season since his debut in 2001, the Angels were expected to do big things in the west. But some bad breaks and poor play by some of their players kept them from fulfilling their potential, finishing third in the division, even with Mike Trout taking home the American League Rookie of the Year award.
Then in 2013, after acquiring yet another star player in Josh Hamilton, the Angels were predicted by many to do dominate the division, but once again, injuries (Pujols missed a major portion of the year) and poor play caused them to tumble, finishing out the season 18 games back of first.
Not exactly what you picture as a bright future.
However, while things had gone terribly wrong in 2012 and 2013, the Angels have put things together so far in 2014. With just over a month remaining in the season, the Angels look to be firing on all cylinders. Mike Trout, who has become one of the game's youngest superstars, has been having an MVP caliber season, and is on the verge of another 30 home run year. And although Josh Hamilton has been struggling once again this year, Pujols has had a major bounce back season from 2013, approaching 30 home runs for what would be the thirteenth time in his career.
But much of the Angels' success this season has also come thanks to the overlooked players on their roster, none more so than their leadoff hitter, Kole Calhoun. Having turned into quite the productive player for the Angels, Calhoun has done nothing but get on base time and time again this season, allowing the next hitters of Trout, Pujols and Hamilton to drive him in; being a big reason for their overall success as a team.
On the pitching side of things, Garrett Richards has been fantastic, putting up great numbers, which has been extremely important, with Angels' standout pitchers C.J. Wilson and Jered Weaver both having down years. Without Calhoun and Richards playing the way they have, the Angels could be in a much different position than they currently are.
Though you never truly know what to expect from one season to the next, I'll be the first to admit that I never saw this type of season coming from the Angels. When I made my final standings predictions back in March, I actually had the Angels finishing fourth, just ahead of the Astros, with the Rangers winning the division. With the Angels in first and the Rangers in dead last, with the worst record in all of baseball, it just goes to show that a few breaks here and there can truly make or break an entire season for any given team.
Felix Hernandez Has Yet Another Quality Start
Start after start after start this season, Felix Hernandez has taken the ball for the Seattle Mariners and given them an unbelievable pitching performance, which has allowed the Mariners to once again become relevant in the American League West division.
While they're not dominating the division like some predicted they would — they currently sit third, behind the Athletics and Angels –, especially with the offseason acquisition of Robinson Cano, along with a few other key players, the Mariners are still finding a way to keep in the playoff mix, thanks in large to a big season by their ace Hernandez.
With a season win-loss record now of 13-3 to go along with a 1.95 ERA, the five time All-Star and former perfect game pitcher is having a career best season in a number of categories. But one of the most impressive numbers Hernandez has put together this season is his streak of consecutive quality starts, which now stands at 16 straight outings of 7 or more innings pitched in which he allowed 2 or fewer earned runs.
That's simply amazing.
The Mariners currently sit within one game of the second American League wild card spot, which is also quite remarkable, seeing that they were 12.5 games back of the wild card at this point last season. Robinson Cano's hitting ability has no doubt helped the Mariners reach this point, with him coming up big in the Mariner's seven-run sixth inning on Monday night, but there's no telling where they would be without Felix Hernandez.
With talks that Dodgers' lefty Clayton Kershaw could wind up taking home the National League Most Valuable Player award with the stats he's posting, many are asking whether or not Felix Hernandez could do the same for the American League.
Though he'll likely finish in the top few vote getters, the honor will likely inevitably go to Mike Trout, who has finished runner up in the previous two seasons. Even so, Hernandez, barring any major setbacks, is well out in front to take home his second career Cy Young award.
But no matter which awards Hernandez wins, for the Mariners and their fans, the thing that matters most is a playoff run, which Seattle hasn't seen since 2001.
They have the talent to do it, and with their only chance coming via a wild card spot (they're too far down to win the division), the Mariners will have to make it past a one game, lose and go home wild card playoff game to keep the run alive for long. But with Felix Hernandez on their team, the Mariners have to like their chances, should they grasp that second wild card spot.
There's, arguably, no other pitcher in the game today you would want in that situation.


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BIA-MA has three regional offices staffed with professionals that provide information, resources, support, and informal counseling to individuals with brain injuries, families, and professionals across the state: Central Regional Office in Westborough, MA; Southeastern Regional office in East Wareham, MA; Western Regional office in Pittsfield, MA.
These regional offices host support groups and events that provide survivors, family members and caregivers a fun and caring atmosphere where they find opportunities to socialize and make new friends with others who have shared similar experiences.
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There's nothing better than outdoor drinking but the last thing you want to worry about is breaking a delicate glass while you're barefoot. And we get that you prefer the feel of a glass over that thick plastic cup but thankfully, there are tons of other options. We recently suggested some great plastic stemware, but…Read more


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Charleston police have charged a former employee of Vendue Inn and Rooftop Grill with burglarizing the establishment Oct. 21 and using a dolly to cart off a safe with $7,436 inside.
Bricken Pierre Brown, 29, of Orangeburg Road in Summerville is charged with second-degree burglary in connection with the theft at 25 Vendue Range, police spokesman Charles Francis said.
Brown also is charged with possession of marijuana because he had 13 grams of marijuana on him when he was arrested, Francis said. He was released from jail Thursday on a personal recognizance bond.
The incident occurred between 3 and 5:30 a.m. and was discovered when the staff arrived for work, Francis said. A surveillance video showed a black man in a hoodie sweatshirt and jeans inside the restaurant after hours, according to a police report.
The intruder forced open a door to the managers office and then used a dolly to remove the 200-pound safe, police said.
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Sycamore trees were held to be sacred in ancient Egypt and are the first trees represented in ancient art. The sycamore, also, was sacred. Peasants gather around them in rituals. In the Land of the Dead there was a sycamore in whose branches the goddess Hathor lived; she leaned out of it giving sustenance and water to deceased souls. In Memphis, Hathor's epithet was Lady of the Sycamore.
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Henderson County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting at 6:30 p.m. today in the commissioners' meeting room, 100 N. King St., to consider the Land Development Code.
Mills River Town Council will hold a special closed session meeting at 2 p.m. today at the Town Hall to consider the purchase of real property.
Health events
Disabilities Awareness, Support and Counseling will be offered from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Pardee Health Education Center, Blue Ridge Mall. Sponsor: Western Alliance Center for Independent Living. Appointments required: 692-4600.
Cholesterol Screening will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Pardee Health Education Center, Blue Ridge Mall. Cost: $20. Fasting required. Appointments required: 692-4600.
Hikes, walks
Green River Cove Trail hike will take place Saturday in Green River Game Lands by Foothills Equestrian Nature Center and Pacolet Area Conservancy. Leader: Manfred Walter. Meet at 8:45 a.m. at parking lot of Food Lion and Carolina First Bank, Columbus. Information: (828) 894-0197.
Democratic Women of Henderson County will meet from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe. Social time: 4:30 p.m. Program: arry Beavers, director of adult services at Mountain Laurel Community Services, What Is Working in Mental Health Reform? Information: 696-4793.
Democratic Women of Faith will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at Patty Cakes Bake Shop, N.C. 191. Information: 693-8190.
Flat Rock/Hendersonville Chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays will meet Monday. Information: 696-8250.
Carolina Camera Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Isothermal Community College, Polk County campus. Program: The World Through New Eyes, early forms of photography, daguerreotypes, tintypes. Speaker: Phil Evola.
Mountain Escapades, an activities group for singles 35 and up, will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Razcals, 831 Fairview Road, Asheville. Information: 298-9790, 279-5101.
St. James Choir will perform Gabriel Faure's Requiem to commemorate "All the Faithful Departed" at 5 p.m. Sunday at St. James Episcopal Church, North Main Street. To remember a deceased friend or loved one at this service, call or e-mail Vicki Aubuchon at 693-7458 or email@example.com.
A Country Christmas Carol will be performed by the Vagabond Players at 7:15 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9-13, at the Flat Rock Playhouse. Cost: $29; $27, seniors, students, groups. Information: 693-0731.
Moonchildren will be performed by the Furman University Theater at 8 p.m. Nov. 9-13 and 15-19 and 3 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Furman Playhouse, Greenville S.C. Tickets: $12, public; $10, seniors; $8, students. Reservations, information: (864) 294-2125.
Hendersonville Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform a benefit concert at 7 p.m. Monday in Bo Thomas Auditorium, BRCC. Donations accepted. Also string and brass ensembles. Information: 697-5884.
The Nazi Holocaust: Two Personal Stories, featuring Hendrik Colijn and Bernd Linder, will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hendersonville, 2021 Kanuga Road. Refreshments: 6:30 p.m. Public welcome.
Shepherd's Care Yard Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at 154 Jean Lue Lane, Bat Cave, next to Episcopal Church of the Transfiguation. $1, $3 and $5 boxes. Coffee, hot apple cider, doughnuts. Proceeds to outreach in Hickory Nut Gorge community. Information: 625-8338, email@example.com.
Indoor Yard Sale will take place from 7 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Grace Lutheran Church, U.S. 64 West and Blythe Street. Benefits Grace Lutheran preschool.
Finding Financing for Your Small Business will be presented from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mountain Microenterprise Fund and Small Business Center. Co-sponsor: Small Business Center, BRCC. Information, registration: 692-5826.
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WNC Chess Team Challenge will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Veritas Christian Academy, 17 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher. Grades kindergarten through 12. Co-sponsor: Carolina Chess Foundation. Cookie sell to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims.
Business Morning Update will be held from 7:45 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Chariot, Seventh Avenue West and Church Street. United Way update, new bad check collection program, local election analysis. Reservations: Greater Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Hendersonville Inc., Hendersonville Business and Merchants Association, Small Business Center at BRCC.
Fall Bird Feeder Cleaning will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Wild Birds Unlimited, First Avenue East and King Street. Nominal donation. Sponsor: Henderson County Bird Club. Information: 698-8600, 697-7257.
Cherokee Culture Series will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mountain Heritage Center, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee. Information: (828) 227-7129, www.wcu.edu/mhc.
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Hammer Attack Charges
A man accused of attacking a Spanish tourist with a hammer in City Hall Park was charged with attempted murder at his arraignment Tuesday, where prosecutors described the episode as a "random act of brutal violence."
John Charles Yoos, 43 years old, was arrested Monday afternoon after he allegedly struck the tourist several times in the head with the claw-end of a hammer. Police said he was screaming about Nazis and President Barack Obama during the incident.
Mr. Yoos was initially charged with assault, criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment, but prosecutors upgraded the charges to include attempted murder before his arraignment in Manhattan criminal court.
"This is a completely random act of brutal violence on a total stranger," said Assistant District Attorney Allison Altmann.
"This cold-blooded attack on an unarmed defenseless man is a heinous act," she added.
The victim, Hugo Alejandre of Barcelona, was taken to Bellevue Hospital with injuries that New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly described as a hairline fracture of the spine near his skull.
He was treated and released from the hospital, Mr. Kelly said.
Mr. Alejandre, 31, was sitting on a bench near the Murray Street entrance to the park moments before the attack.
Several witnesses interviewed by police saw Mr. Yoos, dressed in a business suit and tie, walk up and strike Mr. Alejandre with a hammer, a law-enforcement official said.
"He got up holding a hammer and began striking [Mr. Alejandre] in the head repeatedly," Ms. Altmann said, adding that he was "using he claw side of the hammer and he did it over and over again."
Mr. Alejandre's girlfriend, Nuria Campena, told police that they had been watching chess players when the attack began. Ms. Campena was treated for injuries to her arms sustained while trying to protect her boyfriend.
People in the parked stepped in to help with one finally pulling the hammer from Mr. Yoos's hand.
"One of these good Samaritans was able to grab the hammer out of the defendant's hand," Ms. Altmann said. "But for the actions of the good Samaritan, [Mr. Alejandre] would not have survived the attack."
Mr. Yoos was held by bystanders until police arrived. During that time, the official said, he allegedly screamed that the victim was a Nazi, made racially charged statements about Mr. Obama and stated that he loved Bill and Hillary Clinton.
Police recovered a hammer at the scene. A 5-inch steak knife wrapped in a white cloth was also recovered from the suspect's jacket pocket.
Ms. Altmann said the defendant made a full video confession to prosecutors.
Mr. Yoos was ordered held without bail after prosecutors described him as a "flight risk" who has used multiple aliases and has lived in several locations.
Defense attorney Alyssa Gamliel, a public defender, asked for "reasonable bail" for Mr. Yoos, saying that the only blip on Mr. Yoos's criminal record was an incident in Hawaii in 2008, the details of which were unclear on Tuesday.
"Other than that, this defendant stands before you without any criminal history," Ms. Gamliel said, adding that her client is unemployed.
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Does anyone have any experience with the Dell SAS 5/iR and the SAS 6/iR controllers? We are looking at virtualizing 5 of our servers and would like to hear about any experiences using either of these controllers in a RAID1 configuration with Hyper-V. From what I can see the SAS 5 is likely a software RAID and therefore not suitable, but I'm not sure about the SAS 6.
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Exchange 2007 (100 users)
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External Website (low traffic)
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EDIT:I found a link on the Dell site listing the processor for the SAS6/iR as an LSI LSISAS1068E 255 MHz. Can anyone confirm this as software RAID controller and where in the documentation that can be identified, I can't tell what feature would show it as a software RAID? I need to be able to so show management the documentation identifying it as software RAID to justify the upgrade to a better controller. http://www.lsi.com/DistributionSystem/AssetDocument/files/docs/marketing%5Fdocs/storage%5Fstand%5Fprod/SCG%5FLSISAS1068E%5FPB%5F040407.pdf


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Safer, more streamlined lorries could be on UK roads by 2022 if new EU laws are approved. MEPs have backed a draft policy supporting a radical redesign of the existing 'brick'-shaped vehicles.
Bigger windscreens would remove blind spots and a cab redesign would further improve visibility. A rounded nose and front crumple zone would make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists, and a sleeker profile would ensure better fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
National governments will now consider the proposed changes, with a decision on them expected after the EU elections in May.
• UK number plates could be scrapped under new EU law
If approved, the modifications will take at least seven years to become law, allowing haulage companies time to upgrade their fleets.
Currently, operators spend thousands of pounds retro-fitting existing HGVs, but while these make up just three per cent of traffic in the EU, they account for 15 per cent of the fatal accidents.
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is backing the new safety plans, although James Hookham, the FTA's managing director of membership and policy, said: "It has to be achieved without reducing payload, otherwise more journeys would have to be made – which would result in more congestion and emissions."
The Department for Transport is also on-board, but wants to see alterations before signing off on the proposals. A spokesman said: "Making HGVs safer is a priority for the Government."
A prototype (pictured, top) by the Transport & Environment group has helped shape EU proposals for the next generation of HGVs. Here's how it gives road users better protection:
1. Savings: Sleeker shape would allow hauliers to save thousands of pounds in fuel.
2. Comfort: A larger cab size gives drivers more space to stretch out between stints.
3. Visibility: New frontal design allows bigger windscreens, reducing blind spots.
4. Safety: Rounded front end creates a crumple zone to minimise injuries to cyclists and pedestrians.
5. Protection: A crash box can be fitted in the extra nose space, reducing the impact of accidents.
6. Efficiency: Longer nose improves aerodynamics by 12 per cent, saving fuel and cutting emissions.


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The newest My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic collection, A Dash Of Awesome, contains five episodes all featuring Rainbow Dash, voiced by Ashleigh Ball. I have to admit that Rainbow Dash is not my favorite pony. Of course, in admitting that, I�m also admitting that I do have a favorite pony. (It�s Pinkie Pie, and an earlier DVD release featured Pinkie Pie episodes, Pinkie Pie Party.) There is of course plenty of magic in the episodes collected here, as well as lessons learned. Three of the five episodes on this disc were also included in the Season Two four-disc set.�May The Best Pet Win!�In �May The Best Pet Win!,� the other ponies are playing with their pets. Rainbow Dash wasn�t invited because she doesn�t have one. Fluttershy is excited when Rainbow Dash expresses an interesting in getting a pet, and so she sings a song, offering many choices. Rainbow Dash can�t decide, and so holds a contest, the winner of which will become her pet.�The Mysterious Mare Do Well�At the beginning of �The Mysterious Mare Do Well,� the official Rainbow Dash fan club holds a meeting about how awesome Rainbow Dash is. It�s odd that the pony with the biggest ego would have a fan club. But then she rescues a pony from a well and performs other heroic feats, drawing a crowd each time and basking in the hero worship that follows. Rainbow Dash hires Spike to be her ghostwriter, leading to my favorite moment of the episode: Pinkie Pie exclaims, �Spike�s a ghost,� and runs away. A mysterious pony shows up to perform heroics, and Rainbow Dash gets upset.
�Read It And Weep�Rainbow Dash ends up in the hospital after an accident, and gets caught up in a book that Twilight Sparkle lends her (after first saying that she doesn�t care for reading). I appreciate its pro-reading message. And fans of Raiders Of The Lost Ark will enjoy much of this episode.�Daring Don�t�This fourth season episode is a follow-up to �Read It And Weep.� It begins with Rainbow Dash sharing her excitement with Fluttershy over the next book in the Daring Do series. When she learns the publishing date has been pushed back, Rainbow Dash thinks helping the author with daily chores will give her time to write and finish the book. There�s a wonderful joke with a red line appearing on a map showing the ponies� journey to find the author, and then cutting to Pinkie Pie with a red paintbrush in her mouth marking the ground. When they arrive at the house, they find it trashed, and soon the ponies discover a secret about their favorite author. There are more Raiders Of The Lost Ark references. And the author is named A.K. Yearling, obviously a nod to the author of the popular Harry Potter books.�Rainbow Falls�In this recent episode, Rainbow Dash leads a team to the trials for the Equestria Games, but then practices with the competition. Pinkie Pie acts as cheerleader, and Rainbow Dash learns that friendship is more important than winning.Bonus FeatureThe DVD includes one bonus feature, a �Find A Pet� sing-along. Yes, you can sing along with Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash on this song from this disc�s first episode, as the words are at the bottom of the screen.My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: A Dash Of Awesome is scheduled to be released on March 25, 2014 through Shout! Factory.