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The Cubs Trade Machine Rolls On
Lets see what a post on my iPhone looks like...apologies in advance.
So the Cubs have moved Scott Hairston and his 2-year deal and a player to be named later for RHP Ivan Pineyero and a player to be named later. Pineyero was good enough to be named to the South Atlantic All-Star team this year. Beyond that check out the comments in the earlier post or the wonderful powers of Google if you care to learn more. Suffice to say that since this involves Hairston, the players involved aren't going to be huge difference makers. The Cubs will pay some of Hairston's 2013 deal, but Nationals will take on his 2014 commitment.
I have mentioned here before
I have mentioned here before (most recently when he was on a rehab assignment at Extended Spring Training) that I believe Junior Lake's future is as a RH platoon OF, and that he would (eventually) take Scott Hairston's slot on the 25-man roster.
While Donnie Murphy will probably (initially) take Hairston's spot on the 25-man roster. and while I do believe Lake needs more reps at Iowa, the Hairston trade (and his own performance at Iowa since returning from the DL) should accelerate Lake's ETA to the big leagues to September 1st at the latest.
Loosen struggled to start the
Loosen struggled to start the season at AA and was moved down to Daytona. Looking at his last 4 starts, it might be time to move him back to Tennessee:
Baseball America chat:
Baseball America chat:
Jack (Toronto): Where would Kris Bryant have ranked had he been eligible for the top 50 prospects list?
Jim Callis: Personally, I'd take him over any of the Cubs prospects.
That's nice. Since he hasn't
That's nice. Since he hasn't played pro ball yet, we haven't discovered the holes in his game. If he ends up a K-prone RF instead of a 3B, it would be hard to justify ranking him above Baez.
I'm actually most confused by the adoration for Almora, who has been ranked by some ahead of Soler. I'm curious what they're seeing that I'm not. Seems to me Almora has a lot left to prove as a hitter, and he doesn't have any off-the-charts tools (like Baez does, for example) to justify the rankings.
Aren't his overall defensive
Aren't his overall defensive skills exceptional?
I keep hearing that his
I keep hearing that his instincts are great and allow him to make up for unexceptional speed. That doesn't exactly blow me away. I'll wait to jump on the band wagon until I see some more numbers from the minors in which he either hits for power consistently or takes some walks.
Should admit here that I haven't seen him play, and that I've only seen Baez and Soler in the WGN spring training games.
I've seen him play (Almora).
I've seen him play (Almora) at Kane County. He has crazy-good contact skills, great balance at the plate and is a line-drive machine -- handles both hard stuff and breaking stuff well. He was one of the youngest guys on the field and looked like a man playing among boys. He also flashed a good glove and arm in the field (threw out a runner tagging up from third after a long run to grab a fly in right-center field) and showed great enthusiasm for playing. I'm sold on the guy after seeing him.
Sounds like actually seeing
Sounds like actually seeing him play counts for a lot. Thanks, JoeP.
Just one thing to add about
Just one thing to add about Almora's contact skills -- I saw him play in a double-header. 8 plate appearances, reached base 7 times and only swung and missed at ONE pitch out of all his plate appearances. On everything else he was able to either foul it off or drive it hard, mostly to left-center and right-center. He maintained good balance at the plate at all times -- and put the ball back up the middle on fastballs and off-speed stuff. Didn't get too far out in front or behind, no matter what the speed of the pitch. Faced four different pitchers, too.
That is some pretty cool
That is some pretty cool scouting. Sounds like really good composure and instincts for this game.
per mlbtr...JH Tseng
per mlbtr...JH Tseng
18-year-old Taiwanese righty JenHo Tseng, ranked #29 on Jesse Sanchez's top 30 international prospect list for MLB.com, is "known for his upright, quick delivery and a fastball that has reached 95 mph." The Cubs have emerged as the favorite for Tseng, tweets Sanchez, and he's expected to command at least $1.5MM. Assuming Eloy Jimenez's $2.8MM deal with the Cubs is finalized, and the Cubs add Tseng at around $1.5MM, they appear a lock to exceed their bonus pool by more than 10% even if they max it out by acquiring more pool space.
Given the trades to pick up
Given the trades to pick up signing space, that seems like it couldn't have been the original plan. Is there anything to stop the Cubs from trading away all of their international signing bonus slot money now that they know they are going to receive the max penalty anyway?
I think the priority was just
I think the priority was just getting Marmol off the roster and seeing if they could get anything at all for him. I think he was becoming a morale killer.
CHARLIE: The Cubs can trade
CHARLIE: The Cubs can trade SBV slots, but if they do and they reach an overage that triggers a 75% or 100% tax on 2013-14 ISP bonus amounts that exceeded their adjusted ISBP, the tax could be fairly significant (several million dollars).
So even if they go over their adjusted 2013-14 ISBP and trigger a tax and restrictions on bonuses in the 2014-15 ISP, they can at least minimize their eventual 2013-14 ISP tax-penalty by maintaining a high ISBP.
I guess it would ultimately depend on what kind of deal the Cubs are offered for an SBV. They can't sell the SBV outright, but they could recoup some of the potential ISBP overage tax-loss by trading the SBV along with a player where the other club pays more of the player's salary than might be otherwise expected, or acquiring a player for an SBV where the other club pays most or all of the player's salary.
Labyrinthine is the word I
Labyrinthine is the word I think I would use to describe the recent changes to the CBA and the international signing money. Thanks for the info, AZ.
And if they blow past the
And if they blow past the 2013-14 ISBP limit and can't sign top international players in the next ISP, that should make the Cubs SBV sellers rather than buyers starting next July.
It won't do any good to have a $4-5M ISBP if you can't spend it.
Rob: iPhone post looks GREAT!
Rob: iPhone post looks GREAT!
(per Tony Tiger)
Agreed, this seems more like
Agreed, this seems more like a signal to the trade market.
Cubs beat guy Jesse Rogers is
Cubs beat guy Jesse Rogers is saying the same thing as Heyman.
While it's still likely Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza will be moved before the July 31 trade deadline, a source familiar with the situation said the team and Garza have discussed some contract options that would keep him in Chicago.
The take away quote IMO: "The
The take away quote IMO: "The source claims the sides haven't had serious discussions about a long-term deal but still haven't ruled it out."
Damn it, make up your mind, I
Damn it, make up your mind, I just ordered a Garza shirsey after Cubs said they were going to keep him.
/had to shelve Feldman one last week
I'm OK with either decision-
I'm OK with either decision--as long as the Cubs come out of it with a major league ready player (either Garza or at least one of the prospects they get in return for him, hopefully a 3B, SP, or 2B). I'm not sure which would put them closer to competing, even though the common sense answer is that keeping Garza would.
ever since Feldmania went
/had to shelve Feldman one last week
ever since Feldmania went away, JD hasn't had much to say on TV.
IFA signing bonus correction:
IFA signing bonus correction:
@JesseSanchezMLB Moreno originally reported as $800,000. Not accurate?"~I had orig agreement at $800k. Done deal at $650K.
Back in the days of Yore...
Back in the days of Eeyore... (per ye ol' rotoworld):
Aramis Ramirez (knee) is not in the Brewers' starting lineup on Monday night against the Reds.
Ramirez hasn't appeared in a game since aggravating his balky left knee on Saturday. Brewers manager Ron Roenicke told reporters Sunday that he doesn't expect the third baseman to need a 15-day disabled list stint. Juan Francisco (cubster notes: he of the two errors that blew the game this weekend) will start at the hot corner again.
I heard some funny commentary over the weekend about ARam and his diminishing diving for grounder skills. The radio hosts were describing the play that led to the his coming out of the game. Apparently ARam fell (not dove) for the ball and injured his knee again.
and then there was this incident on July 4th...
ARam signed a 3/36 contract, with a mutual option for year 4, in Dec 2011 with Milwaukee.
"Bryant deal in holding
"Bryant deal in holding pattern near deadline"
No deal yet, but it looks like a deal will get done.
castro batting leadoff
castro batting leadoff tonight...because why the hell not okay sure whatever.
Dusty approves. Starlin Perez
Dusty approves. Starlin Perez.
After a lengthy delay, Cubs
After a lengthy delay, Cubs righthander Juan Carlos Paniagua has received his visa and is in Arizona.
Paniagua was in Boise at the
Paniagua was in Boise at the end of last season, is he expected to land in Kane County soon or back to Idaho? He shouldn't need much Arizona time since he's been pitching in the DR league.
or as O&B might say...bring him up!
That's right! Let AZ have a
That's right! Let AZ have a quick peek at him, then bring him up!!
Great news! Does he have any
Great news! Does he have any issues with MLB left - or is this it with acquiring his visa?
Only issues with US
Only issues with US government. Hopefully this ends it. But they may give him trouble next spring too. Or if he ever needs to go to Canada.
AZ Phil has pointed out that there may be an issue with him possibly being rule 5 draft eligible this offseason.
per Roto...Brooks Raley
per Roto...Brooks Raley called up. Another lefty in the pen. Replaces Hairston's roster spot.
welly has da flu...valbuena
welly has da flu...valbuena in the DH slot.
Can't watch Garza's last
Can't watch Garza's last start because MLB.TV tells me there are no games today.
Castro cut his hair. Barney
Castro cut his hair. Barney has a little soul patch. And Dave Sappelt looks really really short. Now you're all caught up.
And it's back. Garza looking
And it's back. Garza looking good - just stay healthy. Potential for ultimate cubbery.
I hope Garza continues
I hope Garza continues pitching well (Phegley solo HR notwithstanding) but, more importantly, pray he doesn't get hurt.
The MLB phone was acting
The MLB phone app was acting strangely earlier. It wasn't loading the scores, telling me it couldn't load the data. Everything else was loading fine, like the news and so on. Then I went back to the scores and all it gave me was the minor league scores for the Boston Red Sox affiliates.
wut he do?
wut he do?
whatever that play was called
whatever that play was called on that double steal.
Totally agree. You can't get
Totally agree. You can't get duped twice in a week on double steels. They looked perplexed . . . and overmatched. Next time they better have a frickin' plan cause teams are gonna keep doing it until the Cubs get some composure in that situation.
Cubs are advertising for
Cubs are advertising for Ronny Cedeno school of baseball tonight.
Never mind, Cubs, carry on.
Never mind, Cubs, carry on.
Wow, could SOMEONE come out
Wow, could SOMEONE come out of the woodwork with some kind of offer for Soriano? He's back in the 10/10 club after 2 SBs tonight!!
And can we survive long-term if both of our middle IFs put up an OPS under .600? Stinky!!
Who gets traded first,
Who gets traded first, Soriano or Navarro?
James Russell. Sveum's gonna
James Russell. Sveum's gonna kill his arm.
Good start for Garza, 7 IP, 2
Good start for Garza, 7 IP, 2 R (1 ER). Let's stop pushing our luck and trade this guy.
Yes, please. Also no home
Yes, please. Also no home improvement projects or Guitar Hero in the meantime.
Or sneezing.
Or sneezing.
Or carrying venison carcass
Or carrying venison carcass up a flight of stairs. Or pinching his testicle between his cup and thigh. Baseball's had some weird injuries all right.
Other than an unjury, the
Other than an injury, the worst thing that could happen to Matt Garza (from his POV) is for the Cubs to not trade him and then make him a Qualifying Offer after the World Series.
If he accepts it, he gets a one-year guaranteed contract (without a "no trade") worth about $14M, and then goes through the same thing next year that he's going through right now.
If he declines the Qualifying Offer, he goes into the post-2013 free-agent market with other teams knowing that signing him will cost them a 1st or 2nd round draft pick, thus depressing and restricting his value on the open market.
So the Cubs might indeed be able to sign Garza for a below market-value contract now, something another team would not be able to do because the Qualifying Offer is off the table once he gets traded.
So deep down I would think that Garza would hope to get traded (if for no other reason than to remove the specter of the Qualifying Offer), while meanwhile the Cubs would constantly be reminding him (and his agent) that if he doesn't take their offer now that maybe they will just not trade him, and make him a Qualifying Offer post-World Series.
The Cubs definitely have some leverage here.
And for god's sake no Q-Tips
And for god's sake no Q-Tips or other ear cleaning devices.
since t.wood is looking like
since t.wood is looking like he's going to have to sacrifice his AS slot in order for the cubs to go on their quest to not lose 100 games (seriously cubbies, just let someone else start and let the kid go to the game) will t.wood's slot need to be filled with another cub because wood is the only cubbie representative?
I think the manager just
I think the manager just picks a replacement pitcher. Wood will still be there, he just won't pitch.
A lot of people are gonna
A lot of people are gonna disagree, but I think if I was TheoCorp I'd can Sveum at the all star break. These kids - Castro and Rizzo, are supposed to form the core of this team in the future. Last night, as an example of the growth of these two, they left a total of approximately 297 men on base last night. Sveum doesn't seem like a terrible manager. He does a few wacky things but they all do. But in the area that matters most to the immediate future of this team, the development of its core young players, the needle is moving the wrong way.
In addition to being a season
In addition to being a season-long disaster at the plate, Castro has 15 errors - the next highest NL SS has 10 (must be something about Chicago -- Alexi Ramirez leads the AL in errors with 14). Castro may be the worst full-time player in the NL this year.
Rizzo played his 86h game last night; he played 87 last year. Last year was .285/.342/.463 (15 HR), this year .239/.324/.437 (12 HR).
I assume Sveum was hired to develop the young hitters -- ugh.
Do you really think that
Do you really think that Sveum is the reason Castro and Rizzo aren't hitting?
He can't be the only reason,
He can't be the only reason, but he's not helping. He's been trying to convert Castro into becoming a more patient hitter. All that has accomplished is that he now doesn't hit anything, whereas when he took the Vlad Guerrero approach to hitting, he was hitting stuff all over the place (and, yeah, looking bad when he wasn't). Castro is up there guessing half the time, and guessing wrong, looking completely out of his element. The team needs to tell him to forget the "be more selective" experiment and go back to what he was doing before, or have the guts to send him down to the minors for awhile. As for Rizzo, who knows? I don't sit in on conversations between Sveum and Rizzo, but he's not getting good advice, obviously. One of the reasons Sveum was hired was because he was supposed to be a decent hitting coach. I don't see the results, and these guys are in their formative years. There's a chance I'm wrong and he has had no impact at all on them. I don't care. Time to try someone else in there before their careers turn into 4A careers.
Agreed that he is not helping
Agreed that he is not helping, but I don't think one coach is much different than another.
As for changing Castro's approach, I believe that was the organization's decision (read Theo) not Sveum's alone.
In the end, like coashes, I don't think who the manager is matters much so fire him if you like, just expect that that alone will change Castro or Rizzo's trajectory. It is up to the players to adjust to the league and improve.
It may not even be coaching
It may not even be coaching mechanics or approach -- it seems to me that Sveum has called out Castro a few times in the media, mostly due to his (understandable) frustration. Maybe Castro (and Rizzo?) needs somebody who understands that you can read a kid the riot act in your office, but you don't knock him in the media.
Leave Rizzo alone. It's not
Leave Rizzo alone. It's not really his fault. His BABIP is freakishly low for a guy who hits it as hard as he does. In fact, I just did the math, and if his BABIP was .300 this year, his average would also be .300 on the money. My only complaint is that his k% is slightly elevated this season, which I blame on not protecting well enough with two strikes. He's doing fine, dude.
As for the other one - you want to fire a manager because one guy is playing like shit?
I've said a lot here that I'm
I've said a lot here that I'm nowhere near as worried about Rizzo. As long as they don't fuck him up, his break out year should be pretty amazing. As for firing the manager because one guy is playing like shit, no, if the record overall was better, I'd probably not say it. But with one of the league's worst RISP averages and the team consistently losing close games it's something they have to think about. Castro is NOT neifi perez. He has tons more hitting talent and, before this year, the track record to prove it.
With the way the starting pitching pitched during the first half, this team should have been .500. I'm probably being a lot harsher in my judgement of Sveum than Theo and Company will be, so relax. He's not going anywhere just because some old crank on a forum is being bitchy.
Yes, the Cubs certainly
Yes, the Cubs certainly underachieved in one-run games and should be a lot closer to .500. You can be harsh on Sveum if you want, but let's at least be accurate. This team should have been closer to .500, but little of that goes to the manager I think. His pinch-hitting and bullpen decisions were not excessively more questionable than those of other managers, IMO.
As for Castro, there's nothing left to say. He is what he is - a lazy-looking baseball player with a fat contract, little short-term opportunity to develop the habit of winning, and little trade value. The ironic part is that after the Andrus contract, the Castro contract looked like an absolute heist, and in typical Cubbery, pretty much everything has gone to shit since.
The front office is clearly
The front office is clearly trying to get Castro to take a more patient approach. So far, he's taking more pitches than league average until he gets to 2 strikes. Then he swings more than league average to try to protect the plate. The result has been less contact and poorer contact. Castro isn't a shitty hitter all of a sudden - he hasn't lost the ability to barrel up the ball - he's in the middle of an approach change at the big league level and the rest of the league is taking advantage of it. Had he not been a MLB player at 20, he would have been forced to make this change in the minors, where the results are not as critical to the organization and without the current media scrutiny. He will be fine.
About a month ago, somebody
About a month ago, somebody on here linked to an article on the oddity that is Castro's pitch selection this year. Their stats showed a lot of what you are saying here--Castro swings a below average % of the time at pitches either inside or outside the zone early in the count, but once he's got two strikes at him he swings an extremely high percentage of the time at pitches both in and out of the zone (and gets lots of pitches way out of the zone as a result).
The author's conclusion was that we should expect Castro to get better as he may just be developing/polishing a more disciplined approach. They took the numbers as evidence that he is in the early stages of becoming a less hacktastic hitter.
There's at least one other possible conclusion, which is that Castro might be trying his best to be a more patient hitter but that while he has control over swinging at fewer pitches he may not be able to improve his strike zone control and pitch recognition. I hope that's not the case, but it seems like a legit possibility.
Could be. That is the
Could be. That is the article, by the way - can't find a link right now. I think he just sort of panics a bit and protects the plate a little too aggressively. Once he can let these pitches go for ball 3 or ball 4 it will make a huge difference. The league won't be able to get him out with two strikes, which is essentially what's been happening to him.
You guys have convinced me. I
You guys have convinced me. I'm easily swayed by a good argument.
That said I am not sure I
That said I am not sure I will be able to take Dour Dale for much longer. I honestly don't know if the tough knowing smirk of distaste is right for the franchise. I'm not gone yet but I'm heading down that road. I'm still a fan, and to be fair he has had a VERY difficult job.
Well, I've never run an MLB
Well, I've never run an MLB team but they had to know his personality type when they hired him. I assume they like that part of him - an I hate to lose attitude. On the other hand, if I was hiring a guy to help mold kids, I'd get more of a rah rah, on the edge of the dugout type of guy.
It's also possible that his
It's also possible that his personality has another side that we haven't seen since they have been losers and since he basically has been on the defensive the whole time. I know I would not be my usual self in that situation.
They only hired him because
They only hired him because of the 'Give 'Em Hell' tattoo, and his job security is entirely based upon whom it is determined he is giving hell to.
For what benefit though?
For what benefit though? Personally I want them to can Sveum at the end of the year and hopefully get a new start with more youngsters coming up and hopefully a more vibrant and energetic (or energizing to fans through a downturn, like Ryno) manager.
But firing him mid-year in a lost season doesn't provide much...you aren't going to a get a good replacement right now.
I'd be very surpirised if
I'd be very surpirised if Sveum is fired mid-season, but not post-season. When a manager gets fired it's usually not because he's the main reason for a team's failure. It usually has to do with not meeting expectations, and in Sveum's case that would not be tied to wins & losses, but it probably is tied to the development and performance of the younger players.
But I believe the guy who will be first to go (and that could be at the All-Star Break) is Hitting Coach James Rowson, who was hired originally as minor league hitting coordinator before being moved up to MLB Hitting Coach. Assistant Hitting Coach Rob Deer also might get canned.
Hitting coaches have limited influence, but when players struggle to hit, the hitting coach (rightly or wrongly) gets blamed.
The guy who helped Starlin Castro the most as a hitter coming up through the system was current Daytona manager Dave Keller, who was Minor League Hitting Coordinator when Castro made his big move through the pipeline 2008-10. And then Keller was Cubs MLB Assistant Hitting Coach (in charge of Game Prep & Batting Practice) in 2011 when Castro was developing into a big-time big league hitter. And I don't think it's any coincidence that Keller was named Daytona manager (his first-ever manager gig) the same year that Javier Baez and Jorge Soler were there. (Keller was also Hitting Coach at Iowa last season when Anthony Rizzo turned things around).
Sometimes changing hitting coaches only helps one guy, but if that guy is Starlin Castro, it probably might be worth considering.
Also, sometimes it's best to let a player be himself and not change anything, even though he isn't the perfect player as is. That might be true with Castro, and bringing in a new voice (especially somebody he already knows & respects) might at least help him get back to where he was offensively.
Alan Trammell helped Castro the most defensively (and he is doing a fantastic job working withn Diamondbacks rookie SS Didi Gregorius now), but he left the Cubs and became Kirk Gibson's bench coach & infield instructor with Athe D'backs when Sveum was hired as Cubs manager. (Trammell supposely was pissed when he wasn't considered for the Cubs manager job).
I'm not sure making Castro (and Rizzo) a "Face of the Franchise" is a good idea, either. That only puts added pressxure on a young player, pressure he probably does not need at this stage of his career. But the Cubs Marketing Dept. was probably reluctant to promote more well-established guys like Soriano and Garza as a Face of the Frachise because they could get traded at any time.
I also will repeat what I have said here many times. I saw Castro, Junior Lake, Marwin Gonzalez, and Gian Guzman play together every day at Minor League Camp, Extended Spring Training, AZL, and Instructs in 2008, and because they all needed playing time they were moved around to different positions on a daily basis. And while Castro can play shortstop, his best position is 2nd base. And I think that's where he will end up, and playing a position where he makes fewer errors might help to clear his head and allow him to be the best hitter he can be.
There is some merit to your
There is some merit to your discussion about Trammell helping Castro in the field. He certainly was starting to show progress in the field under the Hall of Famer's tutelege, whereas he has regressed to one of the worst two years after Trammell has gone.
I am wondering if Theo just has completely miscalculated Castro's value, and now understands that he may never be the type of hitter he seeks for his teams, and therefore he could try to move him when he can come back to his previous bar once more.
Bryant-Baez-Castro-Rizzo sounds like a fine infield to me.
Did you keep your Season Tix
Did you keep your Season Tix Newp? Find a charatable concern to donate to?
Yeah, I still have them(4).
Tried to post poo pile emojicon
Yeah, I still have them(4).
Yeah, I still have them(4). The wife said I might have to go down to 2 tickets next year. I have only recouped about 21% of the cost to date....she made a spreadsheet. We have yet to donate any, keep holding out for $$$$. The fact that stubhub cuts off sales 6 hours before game time has pretty much killed me. I'll gladly decrease to 2 tix if they keep the same stubhub policy.
Anyone need tickets for tonight?
I thought Rowson was fairly
I thought Rowson was fairly involved in Rizzo's new stance (last year) and ultimately his transformation from spring training bummer, to AAA monster and Cubs' 2012 poster boy? Not saying they should keep him, but it probably complicates his situation if they want to fire him.
Nice finish to the
Nice finish to the conversation. I love hearing everyone's differing opinions on this kind of thing.
As for Keller: Bring him up!!
I really do think that the Cubs need to scour the big leagues for the very best talent out there for working with young players. I'm not convinced at all Sveum is among the top tier in that field. I have no idea who is, but I bet there are some out there with a track record.
We could potentially be looking at a Bryant/Baez/Castro/Rizzo infield, along with Soler in the outfield, very soon. So this team needs to be sure that they have the best coaching talent they can find to help them move forward.
Am I the only one who did a
Am I the only one who did a quick BR search for Gian Guzman. I had no recollection of that guy.
I have been saying this since
I have been saying this since April, but I believe if he is not traded (and I agree his stock has plummeted), he will not be the shortstop when one of the other SS prospects make it to the Majors, imo.
Sveum was quoted in Muskat's
Sveum was quoted in Muskat's game story last night saying Scott Baker is a few weeks away. Anyone heard anything else about that?
Suspension coming. Arod and
Suspension coming. Arod and Braun (et al)...I'm feeling a guilty bit of schadenfreude. Is that wrong?
Do you think the GMs already
Do you think the GMs already know who it'll be? I'm wondering if trades will wait until the dust has cleared...
Maybe GMs will just get the
Maybe GMs will just get the chance to undo any trades involving to-be suspended players? It definitely gets complicated.
100 Game Suspension for ARod?
100 Game Suspension for ARod? And possibly Braun?
I've seen some reports saying not so fast, too, but this headline is more fun so I'm going with that.
TWood faced the minimum,
TWood faced the minimum, allowed one hit thru 5. Not even a no-hitter, but it kind of feels like a perfecto (damn you Pujols). Also, slick glove work tonight at least once each by Borbon, Valbuena, Rizzo, Castro ... almost everyone so far.
BB/HR to Trout/Poohole to
BB/HR to Trout/Poohole to lead off the 7th, but thanks to the run support, just a minor bump in the road for him tonight.
Are they really going to let
Are they really going to let this Soriano guy walk after 2014? Extend him while you can...
"Cubs closing in on deal with
I need some stats in the
I need some stats in the twitter bar about the Cubs win-loss record when they hit 5 HR
Cubs now have a better record
Cubs now have a better record than last year's World Series winners. Thus completely blowing my fire Sveum thoughts out of the water. However, it's my right to be a fickle fan.
Its' not merely your right,
Its' not merely your right, its' your duty.
Run differential back to +1.
Run differential back to +1. #pennantfever
Honestly, I thought their
Honestly, I thought their record was a lot worse than it is. I've been watching more games this year than usual, yet clueless about the actual record. And of course, it's quite a bit better than it was 5 games ago.
I'm starting to get concerned
I'm starting to get concerned about our draft pick.
If they can't sign international free agents next year and don't have a top 5 draft pick, they may have to bump up the ETA of being competitors. I'd be OK with that at this point.
I'd be pretty shocked if he
I'd be pretty shocked if he didn't sign. Quibbling over a few hundred K at that cash level seems preposterous given the injury risk. It's a Boras client so it'll go to the final hour.
No reason not to wait until
No reason not to wait until the last minute at this point.
Sorry. I meant our 2014 1st
Sorry. I meant our 2014 1st round draft slot.
Ha, you made me waste
Ha, you made me waste valuable cyberspace on a moot comment?
Really, I apologize to
Really, I apologize to everyone else on the web. There could have been boobs in those kb instead of another comment about Bryant.
Olive leaf: (.)(.)
Big change from the Hendry
Big change from the Hendry era, and IMO the right way:
[ ] Does manager Dale Sveum get involved in the negotiations?
"It's always nice to have a guy like that around," Sveum said of Garza, "but unless I'm asked my opinion on it, that's Theo and Jed's territory, so I just leave that up to them and the ownership."
That would be Theo Epstein, Cubs president of baseball operations, and general manager Jed Hoyer. Have they asked Sveum for his opinion?
"No," he said.
Were Lou or dusty involved in
Were Lou or dusty involved in player negotiations?
Maybe it was my imagination,
Maybe it was my imagination, but I believe Lou was the primary reason the Cubs felt the need to be more left handed resulting in the trade of DeRosa and the signing of Bradly. Off the top of my head I can't remember a similar example for Dusty, but I believe Henry looked to his manager to let him know what they needed to win.
JH: Hey Lou, it's Jim. We
JH: Hey Lou, it's Jim. We just signed Milton Bradley.
LP: Aw shit. (click)
Am I the only person who
Am I the only person who thinks the Bryant negotiations are done except for the final $$ amount? It might very well be that the Cubs said to Bryant/Boras . . . Look you'll get your slot money, but give us til the deadline to sign as many people as we can and whatever is left over we'll give you as well. Could actually be that simple . . . building good will in the new system.
Jeff Samardzija On the
Jeff Samardzija On the Evolution of His Pitches
There are three cool Cubs
There are three cool Cubs articles at FG today: Tewksbury on pitching to the 92 Cubs, and pitching-centric focuses on Garza and Samardzija. FG does good work mostly.
Can anyone find or create gif
Can anyone find or create gif of Navarro rounding third Minday night?
Worth the laugh
AZ Phil: Assuming Bryant
AZ Phil: Assuming Bryant signs, do you think he's headed your way (AZL Cubs) or more likely to go straight to a higher level?
According to Peter Gammons
According to Peter Gammons tweet-
"So Byrant got slot, and wasted a month"
Guess he signed?
Close, but it looks like
Close, but it looks like there are still some "T"s to cross.
Ex-Cub update: "He's a pig,
Ex-Cub update: "He's a pig, but pitching quite well this year"
From espn.com:
Authorities say Giants pitcher Chad Gaudin has been charged with lewdness after a woman told police he touched her breast at a Las Vegas hospital while she was on a gurney earlier this year.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports 30-year-old Chad Gaudin was arrested Jan. 27, although the case didn't attract attention at the time.
Police say Gaudin was drunk when he approached a 23-year-old woman on a gurney in the emergency room lobby at Desert Springs Hospital, told her she was gorgeous and touched her face and breast.
The newspaper reports a paramedic told Gaudin to leave the woman alone, but he refused, and security staff held him down until police arrived.
Gaudin has pitched as a starter and in relief. He's 2-1 this year with a 2.44 ERA.
Probably thought he was at a
Probably thought he was at a strip club or theme casino.
sounds like E
sounds like E
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good news is now 5 K's for Lester through 4 (in a quest for 200 for season). Bad news is he's already at 86 pitches.
be curious how long Maddon sticks with Lester to try and let offense get back into it and get him the win (4-2 as I type, was 4-0)
Fwiw, he needed 2.1 IP to cross 200 for season so he got that at least. He also needs 9 K's for 200K's on season and he has 4 through 3.
cubs score 2 runs thanks to predictable reds pitching and horrible CIN defense...cubs only down by 1 now. heyward even got a gift 2rbi double out of an easy popout. neat.
something named Ty Blach has outpitched Clayton Kershaw through 6 innings (1-0 Giants).
not that finishing 2nd place will matter much nor did this game, but have to think if Hendricks pitches well tomorrow, he could leapfrog Lester in Cy Young voting. Don't see anyway Scherzer doesn't win it regardless and it doesnt' look like Lester has any incentive clauses that matter. Also might give Cueto some votes.
Rather remarkable how many teams have really good 1-2 options this year.
Nats: Scherzer and Roark (and Strasburg was great before injuries)
Cubs: Lester and Hendricks (and Arrietta is still damn good just not as consistently lately)
pretty much what I'm gathering from this thread is that it doesn't matter who you play in 5-game series, but no one wants to have to deal with Cardinal fans if we end up losing.
I can respect that.
first game for lester giving up more than 2 runs since july 24th. hell of a run.
doh, yes...dunno what happened there. jake arrieta is all "bro wut?"
lester going for #20...cubs haven't had a LH (thanks jpep for the correction) 20 game winner since d.ellsworth in 1963.
fwiw, all the games are free on mlb.tv
Short rest for MadBum would be 2 days. WC game is Wed., Games 1 & 2 are Friday/Saturday.
A left-handed one...
J-Hey not finishing with an offensive onslaught.
If Geoff Blum could be a Playoff hero, there is hope still...
Giants scare me. I think you're wrong about Bumgarner, he would pitch on short rest for Game 2 and then full rest for Game 5. Cueto would go Game 1, then short rest in game 4. Add in some really tough outs in that lineup and I want nothing to do with them. With that rotation they can easily steal a series.
Cards are a tough matchup. The rivalry evens out their comparable lack of talent. And like someone said, they love HRs, which is how to beat the Cubs. The upside is that I would feel really good about Lester twice against STL.
j.buchanan with a nice start...5ip 2h 1bb 3k, 0r/er
zobrist with 2HR and a double through 8
heyward 0-4 :(
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Hunter S. Thompson – political junkie, writer extraordinaire, American icon – has been dead eight years and a day. In the United States, that's one day longer than two full presidential terms.
Anniversaries, by definition, are yearly occurrences. But some anniversaries – the first, the 10th, the 25th – tend to generate more reflection and recollections than others. An eighth anniversary generally doesn't fall into the high-attention category. Wednesday's anniversary of Thompson's 2005 suicide was no exception.
A Feb. 20 Google News search for "Hunter Thompson" returned but a single mention, in the "This Day in History" section beneath "Celebrity birthdays" on opposingviews.com. "2005 – Journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson shot himself to death at age 67." Simple and to the point, it conveys the kind of grim finality one feels visiting graveyards or mausoleums or museums devoted to the memory of terrible, gruesome battles.
His self-inflicted death is not the only item on the Feb. 20 list. Other notable events include Congress prohibiting dueling in the District of Columbia in 1839 and John Glenn, on a truly heroic mission for America aboard Friendship 7, orbiting the Earth in 1962. Random historical tidbits, to be sure, but the kind of superficially disparate material HST could re-contextualize in the riveting process of making some larger point, the way a master chef can intuitively add one or two ingredients in an inspired moment and – viola! – a masterpiece emerges. With Thompson among the departed, what he might have dished up will have to be left to our imaginations.
It's not that farfetched to imagine that Thompson would have appreciated someone noting the eighth anniversary of his death and tying it to the length of two presidential terms. His own short-lived political career may have been more than just a footnote had he won his race for sheriff of Aspen, Colo., on the Freak Power ticket in 1970. But he lost, and instead of taking office, he took a "savage journey into the heart of the American Dream," giving the world "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and several other works that remain classics in the American literary canon.
Astute political observer that he was, Thompson would have had strong opinions about the presidency of Barack Obama. He was alive when Obama burst onto the national scene with the electrifying keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic convention in Boston, but Thompson wasn't around to witness Obama's meteoric rise to the White House. Obama had been in the Senate less than two months when Thompson decided he'd had enough.
Journalist Matt Taibbi, who wrote the introduction for the 40th anniversary edition of "Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72," speculated on what Thompson would think of Obama in a 2012 interview with Village Voice:
"I think he'd be disappointed. I think he would've liked him at first. I think he would've wanted to believe in him. Obama would've been his McGovern in '08. And I think he would've been disappointed afterwards. I hope. That's my impression. He went through that cycle with a number of politicians, I guess Carter comes to mind. He really liked Carter at first, but then he got turned off to Carter over time. His tendency was to fall in love with politicians and then fall out of love after he got a good look at them."
In that regard, he would have had plenty of company. Despite winning re-election, Obama received about 4 million fewer votes than he did in 2008. Thompson would no doubt have plenty to say about Obama's swift ascension and why he became mired in the noxious afterglow of expectations that all too often lead to perceptions of ineptitude or mediocrity among the disappointed electorate, regardless of who they elect.
Politics is a strange and vicious game, Bubba, as Thompson might have written, especially in his later years when his skills as a writer had obviously diminished. Taibbi summed up his decline succinctly: "He drifted into self-plagiarism a little bit, where what he was doing was trying to sound like Hunter Thompson rather than saying what he felt." That observation rings true on multiple levels, and those of us who remember him at the top of his game would be lying to ourselves if we disputed Taibbi's observation.
Still, it can be a worthwhile exercise in perspective to step back from our present-day political landscape and ask, "What would Hunter have to say about this?" Definitive answers will prove elusive, as they must when trying to put words in the mouths of the dead, but the act of imagining allows room for whatever it is that remains when a life has ended to continue to grow in a way that not even death itself can kill.
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Taylor Swift is single – and she's poking fun at her own reputation for turning heartbreak into hit songs.
"Back in the studio. Uh oh..." Swift Tweeted on Thursday evening.
The Grammy nominee and her latest beau, One Direction hunk Harry Styles, broke up earlier this month after a whirlwind romance that included a New Year's Eve kiss and a trip to the Caribbean.
Swift is known for using her love life as inspiration for her music.
She admitted that her relationship with Jonas Brothers star Joe Jonas was used in her work. It's also been widely speculated that her romance with John Mayer was referenced in her tune "Dear John," and that ex-boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal inspired numerous songs on her hit album Red.
Whether it's really about Gyllenhaal or someone else, Swift admitted on VH1 Storytellers that Red's title track is about "this relationship that I had that was, like, the worst thing ever and the best thing ever at the same time."
Styles, consider yourself warned.
Taylor Swift Is 'Back in the Studio. Uh Oh..."
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West Allis police investigate attempted robbery, shooting
UPDATED 3:25 PM CDT Mar 28, 2013
West Allis police are investigating an attempted robbery and shooting early Thursday morning.
Police said the residents of a home on South 59th Street reported a man with a handgun forced his way into the residence and several occupied bedrooms demanding money and guns.
One resident got in a fight with the man and was shot in the arm, police said.
The shooting victim was treated at an area hospital.
Police are searching for the shooter and did not have anyone in custody Thursday afternoon.
If anyone with information about this incident is asked to call West Allis police at 414-302-8000 or Crimestoppers at 414-476-CASH.
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As Colston landed on his head and lay motionless for several seconds, safety Donte Whitner snagged the deflected pass on New Orleans 42 and weaved his way past Drew Brees and Co., all the way to the end zone.
That was but one of the big plays turned in by a San Francisco defense that was as brutal as it was spectacular in a victory Sunday that snapped New Orleans' three-game winning streak and put a dent in the Saints' playoff hopes.
''We know how good our defense is, especially coming off of last week's (32-7) win against Chicago,'' 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis said. ''When it counted, our defense held together and won the game for us.''
Kaepernick was the winning quarterback for the second time in as many starts, which will only prolong the debate in San Francisco over whether Kaepernick deserves to retain the starting job that he inherited when Alex Smith went out with a concussion.
Even if Kaepernick's second start was hardly as spectacular as his first, he played well enough to extend coach Jim Harbaugh's quarterback quandary for at least another week.
That would be coach's decision,'' Kaepernick said. ''I'm just trying to take a similar approach that I've been taking, just keep my head down, keep working and see where it takes me.''
It may not have mattered who played quarterback for the 49ers in New Orleans.
The Niners' defense had two interceptions for touchdowns, one each by Whitner and linebacker Ahmad Brooks, and a pass rush led by Aldon Smith sacked Brees five times as the Niners improved to 8-2-1 and extended their lead in the NFC West.
''That was a real rough, tough, physical football game,'' Harbaugh said. ''Big plays by the defense really swung the game for us.''
Kaepernick was solid in his second career start, while Alex Smith, deemed healthy enough to suit up after recovering from a concussion, watched from the sideline. Kaepernick passed for 231 yards, including a short touchdown to Frank Gore. He also ran for a 7-yard score on a read-option run that fooled the Saints' defense. He threw his first career interception, but it was inconsequential.
Kapernick committed two false-start penalties, was saved by receiver Randy Moss from throwing a second interception, and the Niners' offense became the first this season to gain fewer than 400 yards against a Saints defense that came in ranked last in the league.
''We got a win,'' Kaepernick said, ''so that's all that really matters.''
Harbaugh implied the decision to start Kaepernick had more to do with Smith's health than performance, but he was noncommittal about who might start next weekend at St. Louis.
Smith did not seem to think he required more time to heal.
''Obviously I want to play. I want to start. I think I should, but it's not my decision,'' Smith said. ''I'm part of this team and it's great to go out and get a win.''
Brees finished with 267 yards and three TDs. One of Brees' scoring passes went to Marques Colston, who set a Saints record with his 56th career touchdown for the club, surpassing Deuce McAllister.
New Orleans (5-6) managed only 59 yards rushing against San Francisco (8-2-1).
The Niners gained 144 yards rushing, led by Gore's 83. San Francisco tight end Delanie Walker had three catches for 81 yards, including one for 45 yards to set up Gore's touchdown.
The Saints inserted recently acquired reserve William Robinson at right tackle after rookie Bryce Harris, making his first start because of injuries to Zach Strief and Charles Brown, was carted off in the first quarter with an apparent right leg injury. But just about every Saints lineman was beaten on a Niners sack. Brooks, Aldon Smith and Justin Smith each had 1½ sacks.
''When you lose your right tackle and you've got to play with a young man who's been here four days, that's a tough challenge,'' Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt said.
San Francisco's interceptions came during a 21-0 spurt that turned a 14-7 deficit into a 28-14 lead.
''You give them two free ones and that's what they thrive on,'' Brees said. ''All of a sudden they rattle off 21 points in a short amount of time and we really felt like we had the game under control.''
Brooks snagged the first, returning it 50 yards late in the first half to tie the game at 14.
'We always want to be the best defense on the field, especially on the road,'' Whitner said. ''When you play us, you are going to get hit. That's our identity: smart, hard-nose, physical football.''
Since losing to the New York Giants on Oct. 14, the Niners are 5-0-1 and the defending NFC West champions now hold a 2½-game lead in the division over Seattle, which lost to Miami on Sunday.
It seems their biggest problem at this point is deciding who should be their No. 1 QB. Smith, who led the Niners to the NFC title game last season, started the first nine games and entered Sunday's game as the NFL's third-ranked quarterback with a passer rating of 104.1.
"'That would be coach's decision,'' Kaepernick said. ''I'm just trying to take a similar approach that I've been taking, just keep my head down, keep working and see where it takes me.''
The Saints, meanwhile, missed a chance to pull into a tie for the last NFC wild card berth, and remain a game out with another tough game coming up at Atlanta on Thursday night.
Kaepernick gave the Niners the early lead, scoring easily on a read-option run that fooled the Saints' defense.
New Orleans tied it on tight end David Thomas' 6-yard catch, then took the lead on Colston's TD, capping a drive that began when Ted Ginn Jr.'s fumbled punt was recovered by Rafael Bush on the 49ers 11.
New Orleans was looking to go up by two scores after Kaepernick's interception on an underthrown pass that cornerback Patrick Robinson easily caught. Instead, Brooks tied it, stepping in front of a pass for Jimmy Graham.
NOTES: Saints DT Brodrick Bunkley was thrown out for unsportsmanlike conduct with 1:05 left for kicking lineman Alex Boone in the back of the helmet right after the Saints had blocked a field goal ... Aldon Smith's sack of Brees in the third quarter was his 16th this season, 30th in his career. He became only the second player to reach 30 sacks in his first two seasons, joining Reggie White (31) and Derrick Thomas (30). He reached it in fewer games (27) than either of them. ... Niners WR Kyle Williams and RB Kendall Hunter both were shaken up on the same play in the second half with apparent leg injuries. ... Saints S Isa Abdul-Quddus left the game after a hard collision with tight end Delanie Walker in the fourth quarter.


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ALBANY – Court papers unsealed Wednesday in Brooklyn revealed the names of nine people, including six state senators, who were secretly recorded by a fellow senator last summer as part of a corruption probe by federal prosecutors and the FBI.
The lawmakers, all Democrats from New York City or its suburbs, were recorded and photographed during numerous meetings with Shirley Huntley, a senator from Queens who was forced to resign following her own corruption scandal. She is to be sentenced today in a New York City courtroom.
Federal officials said they have probes under way involving eight of the nine people Huntley recorded.
The revelations continue Albany's walk of shame, in which at least 32 state officials, most of them lawmakers, have been caught up in various scandals that resulted in arrests, resignations or some sort of penalties.
Huntley is the second lawmaker in recent weeks revealed to have worn a wire to help federal investigators in their probe of possible misconduct in the State Legislature.
The newest incident comes just two days after Sen. John Sampson, once the most powerful Democrats in the Senate and one of the state's three-men-in-a-room governing system during 2009 and 2010, was arrested and charged with nine counts, including embezzling $440,000 from foreclosure escrow accounts to help him pay off debts from a failed 2005 campaign to become Brooklyn's district attorney. Sampson was one of the six senators recorded by Huntley.
The others on the Huntley tape recording are Eric Adams of Brooklyn, Ruth Hassel-Thompson of Westchester County, Jose Peralta of Queens, Velmanette Montgomery of Brooklyn and Malcolm Smith, the former Senate leader from Queens who was recently arrested as part of a bribe scheme to get Republican Party backing for a New York City mayoral run.
A New York City councilman, Ruben Wills, also was named, as was Curtis Taylor, a former press aide to Smith, and Melvin Lowe, a former consultant to State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
Lowe was also a major recipient of campaign consulting funds by Senate Democrats when they were in control of the Senate for a brief period in 2009 and 2010.
Lowe has done campaign work for many New York politicians, including Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo during his failed 2002 Democratic primary bid for governor. In court papers filed by Huntley's attorney, Lowe is identified as having worked for Schneiderman, the state's attorney general.
But Damien LaVera, a Schneiderman advisor, said Schneiderman "never hired Melvin Lowe or used his services," and that the sentencing statement by Huntley's attorney "appears to be an attempt at retaliation" against the attorney general. Officials noted it was Schneiderman who indicted Huntley on corruption charges.
Lowe ran two New York City-based consulting firms: Prestige Strategic Communications and G&L Consulting.
Eight years ago, in a Buffalo News article, Maurice Garner, a longtime Buffalo political power, former Albany lobbyist and former president of Grassroots, was identified as a partner with Lowe in G&L Consulting.
Garner on Wednesday evening said he "never had any fiduciary'' role with G&L. "I never did any work, never got paid to do any work, with G&L,'' he said. Of Lowe, he said, "We're friends, but not business partners."
Wills, the New York City councilman from Queens, said through his lawyer that he is not the subject of a federal investigation, New York City news outlets reported.
At least two state legislators were wearing wires at the behest of federal prosecutors as they walked the Capitol's hallways and attended closed-door party gatherings and fundraisers. That has spawned a combination of worry, suspicion and jokes among legislators all this week.
Prosecutors last week revealed in court documents that Huntley captured colleagues on secret recordings, but the names were not made public.
A federal judge – the same one who will sentence Huntley today for stealing state government grants – Tuesday ordered the names released.
The Assembly canceled Wednesday morning's session, though officials say it was because lawmakers were attending a previously planned ethics training meeting. The Senate held its regular session, though senators left town well before the 2 p.m. deadline.
In a letter to Judge Jack Weinstein, who will sentence Huntley today, the lawmaker's lawyer sought to lay out reasons for a more lenient sentence on the 74-year-old Democrat.
Sally Butler wrote that Huntley met with prosecutors and FBI agents during a six-month period. "During her interviews with the government, she advised them that she had knowledge of what she believed to be corruption involving public officials,'' the lawyer wrote.
Huntley, Butler wrote, was asked by investigators to invite "certain individuals into her home and record conversations'' and that she "willingly'' accepted the offer to have the nine individuals to her home on different occasions in the summer of 2012 to record their conversations and photograph them.
The Huntley matter comes weeks after revelations that former Assemblyman Nelson Castro, a Bronx Democrat, had been recording conversations with lawmakers and others at the behest of the FBI since 2009; Nelson recently resigned as part of his own plea bargain deal, but not before prosecutors used the information he had obtained for them to charge Assemblyman Eric Stevenson, also a Bronx Democrat, with bribery.
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Miranda Kerr and longtime pal Leonardo DiCaprio joined a late-night dance party at new club Rosewood last Friday, partying with Cameron Diaz and a contingent of Australian models.
Their meet-up at the club comes amid some tabloid reports that Victoria's Secret model Kerr – who's married to Orlando Bloom, 35, and gave birth to their son Flynn in 2011 – was getting flirty with DiCaprio.
But a club source at Rosewood said the two were simply out for a little music and dancing with a group that included Naomi Campbell's billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin.
"Miranda and Leo are really good friends, been friends for years," the source says "It was a PG -13 fun night. ... It was one big table [of people] ... dancing on top of the banquette."
Adds a source close to the Victoria's Secret model: "Miranda is visiting Orlando this weekend in London, and all the rumors about them having trouble are much ado about nothing." (Bloom has been in South Africa shooting his latest film Zulu, according to reports.)
Kerr, 29, and DiCaprio have been spotted around town together – at The Darby on Nov. 10 for a birthday bash for DiCaprio, dining with a group at ABC Kitchen on Nov. 21 and, most recently, at Rosewood last Friday.
DiCaprio, who turned 38, recently split with model girlfriend Erin Heatherton.
Meanwhile, a second source calls any talk of a romance between DiCaprio and Kerr "B.S," adding, "They are just friends."
Reporting by SHARON COTLIAR, CARLOS GREER and LIZ MCNEIL
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WAILUKU - A 10-year prison term was ordered for a man who was on probation when he was arrested two years ago for theft and reckless driving after a collision.
Mickey Maddox, 50, was ordered to pay $32,619 in restitution as part of his sentence Thursday.
The amount includes $3,700 to be repaid to Oahu resident Walton Ching, who had arranged to buy a boat trailer from Maddox through an online Craigslist listing in May 2011, according to court records.
After making two deposits totaling $3,500 into the bank account of Maddox's former girlfriend, Ching arranged to have someone on Maui meet Maddox to get the trailer, only to learn that it apparently belonged to someone else, court records show.
Maddox, who had pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of third-degree theft, apologized to Ching in court Thursday.
After Maddox also said he wanted to repay Ching for his expenses for flying to Maui for the court hearing, 2nd Circuit Judge Peter Cahill added $200 to the restitution amount for Ching.
While acknowledging Maddox's apology, Cahill said it didn't excuse his actions.
"You need to be punished," Cahill told Maddox.
In another case, Maddox had pleaded no contest to reckless driving, driving after his license was suspended for DUI, not having insurance, inattention to driving and resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle for a Sept. 10, 2011, traffic collision. The prosecution dismissed a DUI charge in exchange for Maddox's pleas.
Cahill said police reports indicated that Maddox's blood-alcohol level was 0.277 percent, more than three times the legal limit of 0.08 percent.
"That was about 14 or 15 beers' worth of mistakes," Cahill said.
In that case, Maddox was ordered to pay $750 in fines and $28,919 in restitution.
Maddox was sentenced to one-year jail terms in the 2011 cases.
His probation was revoked, and he was sentenced to a 10-year prison term for attempted second-degree escape from the Maui Community Correctional Center and first-degree promoting prison contraband in June 2006.
Court records show that Maddox made a hole in the ceiling of a janitor's broom closet and climbed into the ceiling in the escape attempt. He was found with a shank made of a toothbrush and razor as well as pieces of metal, according to court records.
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30 Sweetest Parenting Moments on YouTubeAmy Levin-Epstein
First fishing trip 1 of 34This video's reel cute. Though dad stays behind the camera while his son debates whether or not he can touch the fish (and if his catch is, indeed, a nice fishy), we bet this is one sweet moment they'll cherish for years to come.
Baby, don't worry 2 of 34What's cuter than when siblings first meet? It's even sweeter when the big sister assesses her younger, crying protégé and assures her, "You're okay! You're fine."
Wheres the snooze button? 3 of 34Good morning, mom! So good to see yo — Zzzzzz …
Strummin and singin 4 of 34Nothing's better than a family singalong, and this father-daughter duo is no exception. Check out their adorable take on Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros' "Home."
All Ears 5 of 34After receiving a cochlear implant, this eight-month-old hears his mothers voice for the first time.
Babys First Steps 6 of 34Yes, this little girl's joy at walking her first steps is a beautiful thing. But her proud papa's reaction to the same feat is truly priceless.
Quadruple the Fun 7 of 34One baby laughing is a beautiful sound. Four identical tots giggling along with their mom? Amazing.
Welcome to the World! 8 of 34This mom was lucky enough to catch the moment her newborn daughter opened her eyes. Welcome, little one!
In Perfect Harmony 9 of 34The little one steals the show in this mother/daughter duet of Leona Lewis's "Bleeding Love" (Skip to :58 for the best part!)
Dad Gets in Crib 10 of 34This flexible father has no trouble getting into his baby's crib to successfully stop her from crying. It's getting out that's the tricky part.
The Best Day of School 11 of 34This Iraq vet surprised his son at school after a long deployment — and stole our hearts by sharing this tender, special moment.
Last-Day Surprise 12 of 34This inspiring veteran does the same for his daughter. After promising her he'd make it back by the end of 4th grade, he arrives for her last day before summer.
Father and Son, Running Together 13 of 34This hero dad runs marathons and triathlons to show his disabled son that anything is possible. This is not only sweet, but also truly inspiring.
Twice as Nice 14 of 34When this grandma finds out from her daughter, a mom-to-be of twins, that she's having two new grandsons, you can't help but share her enthusiasm.
Babys First Words 15 of 34This baby's first words are "I Love You." Really.
Were Having Twins? 16 of 34Upon finding out they're having twins, this mom can't stop laughing, while her husband's reaction is hilariously subdued. "For real?" and "Hmm, interesting."
Daddy Plays Dress Up! 17 of 34Another enthusiastic dad plays dress up with his daughter. Check out the earrings!
I Don't Like You, Mommy 18 of 34This mom gets a kick out of her super-honest cookie monster toddler, even if he's not so happy with her at the moment.
Like Mother, Like Daughter 19 of 34This mom and her daughter are two peculiar peas in a pod -- who clearly are the best of friends.
Babys First Haircut 20 of 34The little gal is super-pleased to be going for her first salon visit. Plus, great parenting tip: haircuts always go better with lollipops in hand!
Happy Mothers Day…Grandma! 21 of 34On Mother's Day, one mom-to-be can't be there to tell her own mom that she's going to be a grandma, so she sends a surprise gift — and gets her cousin to videotape it. Possibly one of the best reactions we could imagine...
Mom, Im Pregnant! 22 of 34…at least until we saw this grandma-to-be who almost tackles her daughter upon hearing the news.
Pregnancy Test 23 of 34And this little girl seems pretty pleased when mom lets her announce the results of a pregnancy test — that she's going to have a little brother or sister!
The Littlest Beatle 24 of 34Little boy in diapers strums his guitar to "Hey Jude." How could we resist?
Singinga Lullaby? 25 of 34This funny dad does what can only be described as a "reverse lullaby."
Toddler Talking to Daddy on Phone 26 of 34Shh…he's making a very important business call!
Should We Give Away Our Baby Brother? 27 of 34Older sister's reaction = priceless.
Daddy Coming Home 28 of 34What a greeting!
Kids Performing Mr. Mom 29 of 34Best. SAHD. Ever.
Wake up, Daddy 30 of 34This family doesn't need an alarm clock in the morning — just this adorable baby!
Anna Hugs Daddy 31 of 34Baby hug! There is nothing cuter. Oh, except if she's also saying "Daddy."
Daddy-Daughter Kisses 32 of 34Or maybe baby kisses are even better?
Happy Birthday, Baby 33 of 34Skip past the intro to the :50 mark where this little guy wakes up and starts boogey-ing!
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Skrunked is when you are defeated, often in a demeaning fashion. This normally apllies to Online gaming and sports but also has other functions. It was invented by the famous british Counter Strike player Skrunk. It is similar to Pwned or 0wned.
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you almost got the good greenys, but not quite, but you are still blown. SKRUNKED. And it didn't kill your wallet.
Twenty of this will get you skrunked. OR. Man I'm skrunked and Why don't you get your fat ass up and go to the liquor store cause im buying.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
American Rehab: Charleston, a new television show featuring home renovations from across the country, with this edition focused on the Charleston area, debuts Thursday night on DIY Network at 11 p.m.
The show will feature local contractor and self-described freelance home renovator Trent Fasnacht and a 107-year-old house he has been restoring in Summerville.
The house, located on Simmons Avenue in the Germantown neighborhood, is a Victorian country cottage that has fallen into disrepair over the years.
Viewers will see, for the first time, the results of Fasnachts careful and loving renovation.
Fasnacht, who has been restoring old houses for many years, said he is excited about the show and especially pleased that the producers chose to showcase the Charleston area and especially Summerville for the first show.
Were very excited about it, Fasnacht said. Its been a lot of work, but its been more fun than I even imagined, too. Im having the time of my life!
Fasnacht said he was first approached by the network in October 2013; they had several discussions and by April 2014 camera crews were in Summerville.
I cant really say exactly how it all started, he said. I have a blog about renovating old houses, Blood, Sweat and Pigs Ears (bloodsweatandpigsears.blogspot.com), that Ive been writing for several years. I suppose the right people read it and decided to get in touch with me.
Fasnacht said he has renovated houses that no one else wanted abandoned, damaged, even burned. He has some 28 years in the construction business and says he is hands on when it comes to his projects.
Ill get outside help on some things, but for the most part I do everything, he said. The trick is not so much the work itself but choosing the right project for me. Its much more a labor of love than a money maker.
Fasnacht said he has run into many surprises over the years, from sleeping wildlife to interesting artifacts. He has more than 500 marbles he has found from all the old houses he has renovated over the years.
Once, he said, he found a set of military dog tags owned by a World War II veteran; he was able to contact the soldiers widow, meet her, return the tags, and spend some time getting to know the family, and ultimately, the history of the house.
He said he is especially pleased to note that people in the neighborhoods in which he finds his pigs ears are happy that he is restoring the homes.
The neighbors are happy that people are working on these houses the houses are part of the character and the history of the place and the people dont want to see them torn down or destroyed, he said. They were especially happy about this one it was built in 1906 and they were worried it was going to be torn down.
American Rehab: Charleston is similar to DIYs popular Rehab Addict show starring Nicole Curtis, a Minnesota-based contractor who restores old houses. In fact, fans of that show will probably recognize some of the names in the credits of American Rehab: Charleston, Fasnacht said.
Ive actually been working with the same people who produce Rehab Addict, and American Rehab: Charleston will be airing the premiere right in the middle of Rehab Addict, he said.
Fasnacht said he has never met Curtis, but said she once commented on his blog, which may have been the catalyst for other network people to read it.
Fasnacht said that while he will essentially be the host of this show, he does not know if any others will follow. He is pleased to have been chosen to do it and has had much fun doing it, but ultimately he is about his work, Fasnacht said.
Im just a guy who loves old houses, he said. I love what Im doing, I didnt need or want to work for other people anymore, so I went to do my thing and am happy for it, he said.
American Rehab: Charleston airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 on DIY Network.
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In 2005, Cora made television history becoming the first and only female Iron Chef on Food Network's hit show, "Iron Chef America".
The following year, Cora was named Executive Chef of Bon Appétit along with receiving their Teacher of the Year Award.
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TRUCKEE, Calif. - Residents in and around Truckee can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Tahoe Forest Church will host Life Line Screening on Dec. 20, 2012. The site is located at 10214 High St. in Truckee. Richard Bennet from Woodland Hills, Calif. participated in a Life Line Screening event in March 2008 and learned he had an abdominal aortic aneurysm. He wrote, "I feel as though Life Line Screening saved my life and can't thank you enough!"
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Visit historic Beverly for the annual Old Fashioned Christmas Dec. 1. Festivities offered will include the Beverly Presbyterian Church Bazaar and lunch and holiday specials and sales at local businesses.
Victorian Santa and caroling will add to the holiday splendor. In addition, Leslie Gordon will lead a basket weaving workshop for homemade holiday gift-giving at the Beverly Heritage Center.
"It's nice to have such a variety of homemade items to choose from," said Alison Thornton, a volunteer at the Beverly Heritage Center. "I like to shop local and Beverly's Old Fashioned Christmas offers this in a traditional, Victorian setting."
The Beverly Presbyterian Church will host its annual Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The church will serve homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts and sell holiday gift baskets and baked goods.
Children will delight in Victorian Santa and caroling at the Beverly Heritage Center, which is stocked with gifts for children and adults. Santa will hear children's wish lists and have candy to share.
Leslie Gordon will show participants in the basket weaving workshop how to make homemade wall baskets for the holidays. This workshop has a suggested $10 donation for supplies and materials, and will be held at the Beverly Heritage Center at 10 a.m. Please call ahead to reserve a slot in the workshop.
Unique gifts can be found at many of the Beverly businesses. Heritage gift items can be found at the Beverly Heritage Center. Handmade, local items are showcased at Back in Tyme. Cornucopia offers a variety of candles and home decor items, and has a whole room dedicated to Christmas cheer. Blossom Village will spruce up any home or event with holiday inspired floral arrangements.
The Historic Beverly Antique Mall, located in the historic Goff House, has unique items for the hard-to-find-for person, including jewelry, books, civil war memorabilia, furniture, and more. Historic Beverly Antiques also offers a roomfull of vintage Christmas decorations and gift items. The Chenoweth House Antiques and Museum showcases quality antique furniture, tools and paper items.
The Elkins Farmers' Market will join in the festivities by opening the doors of the IOOF Building. The vendors will have a wide range of items including jams, jellies, baked goods, arts and crafts, and more.
In keeping with the historic theme and holiday spirit, the Beverly Heritage Center will also host the Mountain Winds Trio. Richard Evans, Morris Kittle, and Linda Wolfersheim will perform Civil War era music at 10 a.m., with Pam Dodds joining them on the vintage melodeon. Everyone can join in singing Christmas carols at 3 p.m.
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin said Wednesday she will vote to confirm Chuck Hagel as the nation's defense secretary.
The Wisconsin Democrat said she initially had questions about Hagel's nomination, but Hagel "showed refreshing sincerity and candor" in a meeting with Baldwin.
"I am confident that he will serve as an effective member of President Obama's national security team and carry out the president's vision of a 21st century military that reflects our American values," Baldwin said in a statement.
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted 14-11 on Tuesday to send Hagel's nomination to the full Senate. The committee vote broke down along party lines with all 14 Democrats backing Hagel, who is a former Republican U.S. Senator from Nebraska.
Hagel is a Vietnam veteran who earned two Purple Hearts for his service.
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