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Lawton Gone
Good, Murton will be back
Good, Murton will be back up, who knows if he will play.
What, Macias can't play LF
What, Macias can't play LF as well?
I don't know that Murton
I don't know that Murton will be coming up...the Cubs just bought Scott McClain's contract from AAA Iowa...he looks to get a little bit of playing time at third. Macias can play left field...about as well as he plays anything else, that is.
Al thought McClain would be
Al thought McClain would be coming up too. Oh well, wishful thinking.
So who is this Berg guy?
So who is this Berg guy?
Suppose Woody will have his
Suppose Woody will have his surgery soon too.
It's an absolute abomination if Murton doesn't get called up as well. Now's the time to see if he is a legit prospect.
i was happy to see this
i was happy to see this trade, not a big lawton fan and want murton back
mcclain? come on. neifi, nomar and macias can all play third....we need a washed up dude to try it instead of a promising prospect? ridiculous
i also think this is a precursor to woody's surgery coming sooner rather than later, which is good.
hasn't wood not pitched since tuesday? (fine with me, i'm just thinking they might announce surgery very soon)
Hey dudes... I like
Hey dudes...
I like veterans minor leaguers over prospect minor leaguers.
Welcome to my team Scott McClain
Can Calvin Murphy be far behind?
do you think Trinadad
do you think Trinadad Hubbard can join my coaching staff as a player coach?
He'll be real good at teaching CPat to bunt and work the strike zone
and I can double switch starting in the first inning when the roster expands.
Iowa City? Do you mean Des
Iowa City? Do you mean Des Moines?
Scott McClain is not just a
Scott McClain is not just a third baseman. He was playing first base the other day for Iowa.
Calvin Murphy is Eddie
Calvin Murphy is Eddie Murphy's evil twin brother.
Calvin Murray went 1-3 last night for the I-Cubs
(having another conversation with myself, whooboy...)
and don't forget I want to
and don't forget I want to bring up Cody Ransom...I treat all those old boys good, and don't you forget it.
McClain will wear uniform
McClain will wear uniform #9.
Great...another uniform that won't have to be retired.
Lawton provides an immediate
Lawton provides an immediate upgrade in the outfield ó heís hitting 276/382/438 and has stolen 16 of 25 attempted bases ó and will look good at the top of the batting order. Heís also a plus defender and a guy the Cubs might want to consider bringing back next year.
This was posted when we traded for Lawton by TCR. Wow...how that didn't pan out huh? What is it with guys who play elsewhere...even on crappy clubs...and come to the Cubs and are terrible? Is it the signs coming from the 3B coach coming from the bench?
Or maybe we think because Wrigley Field is 97% filled to capacity that we can't be just as crappy as Pittsburgh because their fans (smart fans I'll add) don't go to games if the product isn't very good. Yea the Cubs are just as crappy as the Pirates and are probably capable of catching them before the year is over with.
The Cubs are the laughing stock of the Majors. Competitors realize they have awful teams...have HUGE egos...and their fans are the most insane group of people ever to actually think their club is good.
1 Juan Pierre, CF Jerry
1 Juan Pierre, CF Jerry Hairston Jr., LF
2 Jeff Conine, LF Todd Walker, 2B
3 Miguel Cabrera, 3B Derrek Lee, 1B
4 Carlos Delgado, 1B Michael Barrett, C
5 Juan Encarnacion, RF Nomar Garciaparra, 3B
6 Damion Easley, 2B Jeromy Burnitz, RF
7 Alex Gonzalez, SS Neifi Perez, SS
8 Matt Treanor, C Corey Patterson, CF
9 Dontrelle Willis, P Greg Maddux, P
Murton can't be called back
Murton can't be called back up until Monday (10 days after he was sent down). But he probably just won't get called up unil the roster expansion.
My pessimism tells me that Hairston is the starting LF and Holly will get selected starts against against righties. I mean, if Hairston doesn't start, who will play the "lead-off" position?
The Cubs are the laughing
The Cubs are the laughing stock of the Majors.
How do you figure? I bet there's plenty of teams (some in this very city) that are jealous of the Cubs success. Of course, I'm not talking about on-field success. The Cubs are one of the most profitable teams in the majors. I don't think anyone (especially teams like Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Tampa, Kansas City, Arizona, etc) are laughing at the Cubs at all.
It's not so much that
It's not so much that Pittsburgh fans are "smart enough" to stay away from a pretty poor product on the field, it's that there are a lot of them STILL ALIVE who personally remember what championchip baseball from this team looked like, and this sure as hell ain't it. Plus a lot of them are steamed that they got soaked for the public tax dollars to build this stadium (administration ignored the public majority vote against it) with promises from the ballclub that somehow those extra dollars saved would end up on the field as better talent. Hah. Fifth 'rebuilding' year since then continues...
Ticket sales are only up here this year because of subscriptions required in order to qualify for 2006 ASG tickets (at PNC).
So I have tickets to Fri Sept2 Cubs game here in Pittsburgh. Will somebody please give me something of interest to look for, some reason to pay attention and report back to TCR? Otherwise I'll probably just snooze and wait for the fireworks, the real reason we're going anyway. Sorry.
I never said the ownership
I never said the ownership or executives of other teams thought the Cubs were the laughing stock of baseball...I meant the players of those clubs realize the Cubs are not a very difficult draw on their calendar....The teams are almost always over-rated and over-hyped and teams LOVE to see them come to town or go to Chicago to have some fun.
And Dave in Pittsburgh makes a good point...that fans do remember when Pittsburgh was a feared team...Cincinnati, Kansas City, Detroit, Baltimore all have fans who remember a very good product put on the field and when their teams were something fun to watch.
Unfortunately the Cubs never had a "Big Blue Machine" or never had the year to year dominating teams that some in the past have. They have forever been down, down, mediocre, down with a very ocassional up. Fans don't go to Pittsburgh games or Detroit games or KC games because it's a tourist attraction thing to do....their success (profits from attendance) are directly tied to the teams W-L success. The Cubs are no longer like that. Fans come out..season tickets are sold well in advance and guaranteed income is continuous at Wrigley.
So yes, the Cubs do enjoy being a "top notch" club...when it comes to attendance, fan enthusiasm, fan support, etc...but players from opposing teams LOVE to come to Chicago because they get to beat a team in front of a packed house. They know the Cubs reputation is driven by it's loyal fans and not by any kind of great ballclub on the field. Yes I'm sure executives of other ball clubs envy the Cubs dearly..I just don't think opposing ball players are all that impressed with Cubs teams year in and year out.
"Iowa City? Do you mean Des
"Iowa City? Do you mean Des Moines?"
I did mean Des Moines, yes, but he could leave his glove in I City for all I care, too.
"Murton can't be called back up until Monday"
Unless they put someone (Wood) on the DL before that, then they could recall him sooner.
3 thoughts: First Ruz, The
3 thoughts: First Ruz, The Iowa Cubs play in Des Moines, not Iowa City.
Second: How Many crappy infielders can we have on this ballclub? We've already got Hairston playing out of position, calling up McClain only means Maciass will spend more time in the outfield - where's he's even more clueless than in the infield (although its kind of like dividing by zero). It would be one thing to call up a kid to get him some playing time (but who's kidding who here), but this move just gives Dusty another proven veteran to fall in love with.
Third, More PT for Neifi today: Nope we can't trust a rookie right now, I mean we're right in the thick of a playoff race!!
Cubs: Celebrating Unbelievable Bull Shit
[i]So the Cubs ended up
[i]So the Cubs ended up trading Jason Dubois for Jody Gerut, Gerut for Lawton, and Lawton for Berg. Iíll grade that as ìincompleteî and wait to see how Berg pans out.[/i]
Eacb of the trades, assessed when they were made, were defensible moves. It made sense to get Gerut as he fit our needs better and Dubois no longer fit in the Cubs plans. It made sense to get Lawton as he could step in and lead off and might have been of some help if we'd made a run. And it made sense to dump Lawton and take what we can get for him as we're out of it and he won't be around next year.
Yet, looking at the links in the chain houlistically, we've traded Dubois for what looks to be a lousy pitching prospect. Just shows you the importance of timing in assessing value.
Yet, looking at the links in
Yet, looking at the links in the chain houlistically, we've traded Dubois for what looks to be a lousy pitching prospect. Just shows you the importance of timing in assessing value.
Somebody keep Jim Hendry from day trading stocks...
Did I hear him say the idea was to Buy High and Sell Low?
Once again the Marlins SCORE
Once again the Marlins SCORE FIRST -- this has happened in 30 of their last 37 games...How often have the Cubs scored first this year...?
the value of a Juan Pierre
the value of a Juan Pierre leading off your lineup
Exhibit A: 1st inning yesterday and today.
Can someone get Jim Hendry and Dusty to pay attention to the Marlins when they start a game?
Not quite sure I understand
Not quite sure I understand this continuing to trot out the veterans thing that the cubs continue to employ, but I guess it's only a week til rosters expand. Will be nice to see Fontenot and Murton and Cedeno in the lineup to see what they can do...if they get the chance
As good as Pierre is on the
As good as Pierre is on the basepaths, his obp is a very dustyrific 320
Andy McFail is watching from
Andy McFail is watching from the booth.
Looks like his sunblocking shades cause him to miss the action on the field.
Or...he was watching the turnstyles (he's so proud of those dang attendance records)
bingo jackie. dubois was the
bingo jackie. dubois was the cost of making an attempt to win this year. basically the cost of doing business.
i didn't think the trade for lawton was bad at the time. it just didn't work out. at least we got another arm and will be able to see murton when he comes back.
what a bunch of
what a bunch of self-righteous crybabies...the cubs don't owe you anything, jim hendry and dusty baker included. they aren't a laughingstock, and you don't have more intelligence than the powers-that-be. you're an internet GM jockey, one of about 5 million at that.
go outside and take a walk.
I was reading articles on
I was reading articles on several sites about the Cubs offseason, and this could be a possible lineup for '06:
CF L Jonny Damon
SS S Rafael Furcal
1B R Derrek Lee
RF L Brian Giles
3B R Aramis Ramirez
2B L Todd Walker
LF R Matt Murton
C R Michael Barrett
The Cubs will free up a lot of money in the offseason. About 15 million from Sosa's contract, 8 million from Graciaparra's contract, and 5 million from Paterson's contract. This will free up over 30 million dollars to get these three new guys.
"dubois was the cost of
"dubois was the cost of making an attempt to win this year. basically the cost of doing business.
i didn't think the trade for lawton was bad at the time. it just didn't work out. at least we got another arm and will be able to see murton when he comes back. "
I agree. Although the trade didn't work out, at the time it was the right thing to do if you still felt the Cubs had a chance to win this year. With over 2 months left in the season, I wasn't ready to throw in the towel, not with the guys we had coming back for the stretch. And you can be damn sure that Hendry, McPhail, Baker and others with reputations and pressure on the line surrounding a $100 Million payroll weren't ready to throw in the towel either.
With all that being said, it didn't work. So in retrospect, maybe we shouldn't have picked up Lawton and just let the young guys play. But you can't bitch constantly about the team not having a legit leadoff hitter with a high OBP (which historically Lawton has had) and then bitch when we pick one up at the trade deadline for a guy that should be nothing more than a backup OF'er for a legitimate contending team. There are many reasons why this team has underperformed, but the chain of events that ultimately produced us Justin Berg, in my opinion, is not high on that list.
Adam, I like you're
I like you're thinking and is totally possible for 06. But wouldn't you rather save some money from signing Furcal and get some bullpen help? I would. Let Cedeno get a REAL chance for a couple of months, it won't put them out of a race and it may just be a cheap surprise!
too many Adam's on this
too many Adam's on this planet.
Adam, not the Adam in post 32 though.
Personally I'd much rather
Personally I'd much rather spend the money on Furcal than give Cedeno a shot. But then again, I don't see Cedeno as much of a prospect, he seems too much like a slightly better, non-switch hitting, version of Neifi Perez. We've spent a lot of money on pen arms before and it hasn't worked out (Remlinger, LaTroy). Better to score enough runs where we don't NEED to have to hold a 1-run lead every single day. It should be a lot easier than it is to find bullpen arms, there are plenty of Ryan Dempsters out there....and also enough Mike Remlingers out there that you should think twice about spending huge amounts of money for a middle reliever.
That should say: "It should
That should say: "It should be a lot easier than it has been in the past two or three years"
instead of
"It should be a lot easier than it is"
Bad wording on my part.
What are the odds that the
What are the odds that the Cubs can even win 72 games this year? this is starting to get pathetic.
Besides hoping for a ten
Besides hoping for a ten game winning streak by Cleveland, to co-incide with a nine game White Sox losing streak, I have pretty much left my emotions at my last rant. The Cubs management will do what they will do. I should be use to this after 40 years (Brock for Broglio). I do wonder who is going to get blame this year. Last year it was Stoney's and Chip Caray's fault. The year before it was Bartman. But never the players, never management. My betting is that it will the fans and the "ghosts" that will explain the lousy outfield we put on the field and the mediocre pitching.
I would not put a lot of stock on acquiring free agents. Based on the interviews this week, this Cubs' team that we have on the field is really good, just troubled by bad luck and mysterious forces from the nether that causes them not to score runs and to make silly plays in the field.
Wood going down a second time in Cincinnati and then the Barrett's brain cramp in Philadelphia seem to have been the turning points in the players' belief that they could win, although having the worst outfield on the NL Central, if not the NL, was eventually going to sink this team.
The Yankees badly need a lead-off man and centerfielder, and I don't think the Cubs are going to win bidding war for Damon over George, if Damon decides to leave Boston, a big if. Giles may not like Petco field, but I am pretty sure he loves San Diego (like anyone who lives there and can afford a house not like it?). Speculating about trades and free agents is kind of fun, but we fans have as much influence on that stuff as we do on where Hurricane Katrina is going to strike. (I worked with a girl named Katrina once. She was bad news also. I do like looking to my right and seeing Rachel on the TCR. I look forward to watching beach volleyball when I return to the States.)
Like I said they are the
Like I said they are the laughing stock in all of baseball. At least KC and Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay know their team has no chance in hell of winning. Cub fans actually believe they will win every year and very very seldom do they even get above .500 let alone the playoffs.
Yep...laughing stock..a 100 million dollar complete farce. They take all 3 million ticket holders cash...they take the profits from hotdogs, pretzels, ice cream and beer...and give you a product that is shameful....
That is laughing stock...and other fans have got to think that baseball..the way it's played, the way it's performed means so little to Cub fans because they continue to pack the house when their team is so fundamentally flawed and can't seem to win games no matter what. They truly are a pathetic organization....some things simply never change.
Berg? Any relation to that
Berg? Any relation to that guy who was beheaded in Iraq?
Cubfan: "Like I said they
"Like I said they are the laughing stock in all of baseball. At least KC and Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay know their team has no chance in hell of winning. Cub fans actually believe they will win every year and very very seldom do they even get above .500 let alone the playoffs.
Yep...laughing stock..a 100 million dollar complete farce. They take all 3 million ticket holders cash...they take the profits from hotdogs, pretzels, ice cream and beer...and give you a product that is shameful....
That is laughing stock...and other fans have got to think that baseball..the way it's played, the way it's performed means so little to Cub fans because they continue to pack the house when their team is so fundamentally flawed and can't seem to win games no matter what. They truly are a pathetic organization....some things simply never change."
And the logical response to that post is, WHY ARE YOU STILL A FAN? It makes no sense to me that is if someone thinks so bad of someone else, why would they continue to suppor them? By doing so, you are just as bad as those 3 million fans.
Looking for something
Looking for something positive to say, Hendry's trade of Sosa for Hairston appears to be an act of genius in retrospect. From baseballprospetus.com:
"Sammy Sosa has been the definition of awful this year. Practically speaking, Sosa has been the worst Right Fielder in the game this year, worse than even replacement level. For all of the gain the Oís have experienced from Brian Roberts, they have balanced that by trotting out Sosa every day, who has had the single worst decline in VORP over a five-year period since 1972" (thanks to Keith Woolner for the research): (The actual numbers are shown on the free Prospectus Notebook link.)
Seriously, bad luck does have affect teams, creating holes in the line-up and pitching staff where none was anticipated. Sosa, who I seriously suspect is at least two years older then his given years, was still expected by non-Cub fans, like the folks at baseball prospectus, to be a productive player at this point, a .900 OPS guy and a mainstay of the offense. Obviously, that plan did not work out. Hendry at least salvage Hairston from the wreckage and Jerry may still turn into a useful player.
Manny, I haven't been to a
I haven't been to a Cubs game in two years. I started being a Cubs fan long before I knew bette. When I was a kid I had that "Wait till next year mentality" about each season. Now, I realize that winning is not important to this ballclub. What is important is putting $40 bucks in each seat and $30 worth of food/drink and $100 of merchandise per seat for 81 games.
It's tough to be a fan of the Cubs anymore--because I have so little faith in simple men..men like McFail, Hendry and Baker to do what it takes to win. The only hope I hold out is someone gets a lightbulb to go off in the Tribune company--someone who may realize they could dominate the division and possibly the majors with 85 million dollar annual budget...if they want to spend more..that's their concern...that they will seek advice from more successful organizations who have won early and won often...(like the Floridas, Atlantas, Oaklands)...that maybe someday soon someone in Tribune tower will wake up and smell the coffee because the problems won't be solved with McFail, Hendry and Baker (they are a big part of the problem) the problem will be solved by the Tribune company and no one else.
hell of a frustration
hell of a frustration trade...seems to be a "well, if you wanna jerk us around we'll just give him to the yanks" trade.
nothing special about berg but he's a deceptive 3/4 slot righty.
this move only really makes sense to open up a dialogue and working relationship with the yanks/cashman.
that and they probally didnt wanna deal with STL.
it opens up a slot for murton. pretty much all there is to it.
i seriously wonder if any $$ was involved, too.
3/4 = arm slot, not possible
3/4 = arm slot, not possible future rotation slot...btw...
I can't agree with "Cubfan"
I can't agree with "Cubfan" that the organization doesn't care about winning. Tribune Company is a media company; when the team sucks, ratings for radio and television broadcasts plummet, which hurts advertising revenue. Also, the team's making the playoffs is a bonanza in terms of ticket sales, memorabilia, and broadcasting revenues. So, yeah, they care: because bad baseball hurts the bottom line.
That being said, it's clear that the McPhail and Hendry are incompetent. Hendry has pulled off a couple of nice deals; but he has failed in the most important part of building an organization, which is player development. There's a reason why their top pitching prospects can't throw strikes. There's a reason why their position prospects have no command of the strike zone. Compare the performance of the Cubs organization in terms of player development with the top organizations - Atlanta, Florida, St. Louis, Oakland - and you'll see that the Cubs lack two things: an organizational strategy about how to play the game to win consistently, and an ability to teach the basics. And I just don't see that changing as long as McPhail is in charge.
For example, consider Kyle Farnsworth. The kid has a great arm, but the Cubs (and Detroit) gave up on him, and Atlanta got him for a song. I fully expect that Bobby and Leo will perform their magic on him, and turn him into a top-notch closer. What is more, the Atlanta organization probably have had their eyes on the kid for years, but bided their time until they could get him cheap. And therein lies the difference between Atlanta and losers like the Cubs.
Hendry, meanwhile, will take his $30 million and hire some more past-their-prime free agents. If you liked what you saw this year, then you'll just love 2006!
"What is it with guys who
"What is it with guys who play elsewhere...even on crappy clubs...and come to the Cubs and are terrible? Is it the signs coming from the 3B coach coming from the bench? "
Huh? You mean like Aramis, Lofton and Simon in 2003 who got us there? Or Dlee and his career year? How about the formerly released Nefi? Or Barrett? Walker? All players from elsewhere.
Cubs fan, if you don't go to games and are no longer a fan why do you even bother to post?
I don't consider the
I don't consider the Cincinnati Bengals or the Arizona Cardinals NFL teams to be dominate winning programs....in fact I'd consider them inferior....yet I bet they have some fans in spite of it.
You don't have to like the direction your team is going. And that direction is guided by the General Manager and Manager who have personal goals FAR greater than the goals of the organization. I guarantee I am a bigger Cub fan than Dusty Baker is. After all, I doubt he was rooting for the Cubs way back in the 70s when in fact he was trying to beat them. And I guarantee I am a bigger Cub fan than Andrew McFail...didn't he grow up in the Twins organization?
You see, being one of the powers that be for a ball club doesn't make you a fan. My gripe is that the powers that be in the Cubs organization don't give a rats ass about winning and the powers that be at the Tribune company are too damn dumb to know a winning baseball product on the field or a losing product. They see ticket sales, ad revenue, merchandise sale and all is great.... Hendry and Baker are one termination away from being a "fan" of some other organization, club ...whatever they chose to do. Being a FAN means becoming disgusted with the direction of a crappy organization run by people who have no clue.
Brown line is right about the organizational problems in Cub land. Pitchers can't throw strikes (or are afraid too and would rather walk the batter with bases loaded than pitch to him) and hitters can't take pitches (Kpat comes first to mind), work the count, take a walk...and swing at good pitches....it's a fan's right to bitch when you see things going the wrong direction.
The articles in the papers today were another "I can't believe this is allowed to happend." Just a week ago Dusty guaranteed there would be no quit in this team. They just quit--conceded the season (which was lost a long time ago)...but there will be no hard honest look at what went wrong (product on the field was lousy--Hendry's doing...and product on the field did underachieve (Baker's doing....product may have been lousy...but 5th in the division?? Below the median in the league? Come on this is the feared Cubs we are talking about....
They won't honestly analyze what went wrong--they won't honestly analyze what needs to change...what direction to go too....and I guarantee they won't take an HONEST look because McFail, Hendry AND Baker will all be there...when McFail and Baker should be sent packing...and Hendry...flip a coin on him...heads he stays/tails he goes.
Cubfan: "Now, I realize that
"Now, I realize that winning is not important to this ballclub."
Then you know thisnow, so there is no need to complain about this or expect any changes, right? it haasn't changed in forever, so why think it will change now?
"McFail, Hendry and Baker (they are a big part of the problem)"
How often did the team perform well before these guys came on the scene? Do you forget the 85 years of losing before these guys were here? But they are the big part of the problem? They might be part of the problem now, but there are much bigger issues than them.
They might be part of the
They might be part of the problem now, but there are much bigger issues than them
Okay Manny....what are the much bigger issues for the Cubs related to their losing ways? Care to elaborate?
Alex: "Cubs fan, if you
"Cubs fan, if you don't go to games and are no longer a fan why do you even bother to post?"
I agree with taht. If your girlfriend/wofe/friend kept taking advantage of you adn didn't care about succedding in that relationship and just wanted to get $$$ from you, etc. Would you still be in a relaitionship with them? You loved them for years and loved having them around, but at some point you shoul cut your losses. After reading your posts over the past 2 years, I would think it would be best for you to cut your losses and as the Cubs have taken advantage of you. Find another team, find another sport, just root for MLB in general, but ic an't understand how someone who feels SOOOO taken advatage of continues to follow a team that you despsie in every facet. Jsut amazes me....
But since moving here to Chicago, mnay Chicago sports fans have amazed me and the book nationally on Chicago fans is just wrong.
Cubfan: "Okay Manny....what
"Okay Manny....what are the much bigger issues for the Cubs related to their losing ways? Care to elaborate?"
No I don't, not at this time, maybe when the season is over. But at this time I just want to wait till the season ends, let this season settle in my mind and then rethink things.
But I will say this Cubfan,
But I will say this Cubfan, to blame Hendry, McPhail and Baker for this organization's losing ways makes no sense when the team hadn't won consistantly in the 85 years before them. When a team hasn't won in 97 years, I would not blame the current management for all those failures. And that is what is seems like you are doing.
LOL Manny, I don't have a
LOL Manny,
I don't have a "relationship" with the Cubs...and I doubt you do either.
I do think Brown Line hit the nail on the head with what is wrong with the Cubs. They have failed miserably in the farm system. And if you look at the REALLY bad Cub teams their farm system in that period was atrocious.
Hendry said all the right things...wanting to improve the farm system..and then went out and got a manager who looks at the farm system as it's some kind of nuisance part of the organization that is best to be ignored. With Baker as manager, Hendry has caved into his style...forgetting the farm system and it's importance...looking for big name free agents (Burnitz--give me a break)...or "proven" (as in proven to be bad) veterans over young players. There is no BALANCE with these two. It's one thing to say a championship team can't win with all rookies...but no one is advocating that. A championship team CAN win with SOME rookies but Baker doesn't think so.
For those who thinks Hendry wants Cedeno to be his future starting SS....better hope he cans Baker because Neifi Perez will get all opportunities at SS next year. Perez is a rejected piece of pooh from the Giants..and no one...not even KC, TBay, Pittsburh wanted him...OH BUT Dusty Baker did...and Dusty will ride him to the cellar again next year along with other rejects.
Again as long as Manny and people like him continue to support the losing ways of the Cubs by getting Season tickets and proclaiming "In Dusty he Trusty"...then that trust will once again get you a battle with the Pittsburgh Pirates for last place in the Central division.....hold out and demand a better product by not purchasing season tickets and maybe Trib Co will take notice and demand change.
Manny...how many years do
Manny...how many years do McFail, Hendry and Baker need?
They could dismantle the whole system and produce a winner in a few years. Other teams have gone from conception...just a thought that maybe a team might do well in Florida or Arizona....to a World Championship in just a few years!!!! It can be done..it doesn't take 11 years...and once again, it's because the Tribune company doesn't demand winners.
Look at owners who publically demand winners...what do you usually get? winners more often than losers.
Cubfan: "I don't have a
"I don't have a "relationship" with the Cubs...and I doubt you do either."
Firstly, I am a season ticket holder, so I have a fairly large financial relationship with them. Also being the DIEHARD fan that I AM, I have an emotional relationship with them. They lose, I tend to be in a worse mood and when they win a better mood. That might not be teh case with you. You might not be as diehard of a fan as I am and not get yourself emotionally into them, that is your choice, but with your constant posts of how displeased you are with them, I would think that is not the case, but I may be wrong.
"gain as long as Manny and people like him continue to support the losing ways of the Cubs by getting Season tickets and proclaiming "In Dusty he Trusty"...then that trust will once again get you a battle with the Pittsburgh Pirates for last place in the Central division.....hold out and demand a better product by not purchasing season tickets and maybe Trib Co will take notice and demand change."
People like me??? LOL
So you don't watch games? So you don't buy any Cubs stuff or have Cubs stuff bought for you? You don't go to Cubs.com, etc? You are just a big of a problem as me and other season ticket holders, etc. But what I am saying is you should take a stand and stop watching the Cubs or have anything to do with them. Be the first, the pioneer, to stick it to the Trib. You feel the Cubs keep taking advantage of you and others, but yet you still follow them. Makes no sense to me.
Cubfan: "Manny...how many
"Manny...how many years do McFail, Hendry and Baker need?"
Again, that is something that I will think about in the offseason, but again, you keep ducking my obvious point that you blame them, but the ORGANIZATION has lost for 97 years. There must be other problems bigger than them. That is not to say at some point you need to cut your losses and try something different. But every time they do, it NEVER works out.
"Look at owners who publically demand winners...what do you usually get? winners more often than losers."
Like the Dallas Mavericks and Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys of late??
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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 :(
Mark Gonzales @MDGonzales
Soler likely to return Sunday, Maddon says
Right now, I'd like to see the Mets first, Giants 2nd.
I believe that since most of the team from last years' NLCS is on the squad this year, they will really amp their game up even more to kick their ass in payback for 2015.
The Giants just do not have the depth in years past, and I think all things equal - and at Wrigley - they could handle them.
I do not want to see the Cards, period. Or their fans, media, or Joe Buck.
I don't want to play Braves in the first round. Any friggin team in the league can win 3 of 5..I hate the first round. Furthermore, I wanted to play the Marlins in 2003 and the Mets over Dodgers last year.
With that said in reverse order:
3. Cardinals: It will be devastating to lose in the first round, but even worse to their main rival. It is increased incentive for the Cardinals, especially after last year. Cards would have nothing to lose, Cubs have everything to lose.
2. Giants: Rotation in the playoffs scare me a bit, but what a lousy team.
1. Mets--because of the losses in the rotation
2. Giants--because they're not the team they were BUT they maybe have bullshit even-year magic?
3. Cardinals--because rivalry and not making the playoffs hurts them more than losing in the NLDS plus getting eliminated by them in the playoffs would make for horrible sports commentary next throughout next season.
Who's asking?
CLE/DET rained out last night already, possible rain-outs in New York (vs. Baltimore), Boston(vs. Toronto) and Philly(vs. Mets) this weekend too.
Not only games involving playoff spots that would need to be played, but any that involve home field advantage.
I got the first one! Second one I'm not even sure what even/odd betting is.
any opponent preference for NLDS?
Mets are down to 1 great pitcher instead of 4. Syndegaard may pitch Sunday which means if Mets win the WC game, he'd be set up for Game 1. There's a chance they clinch a spot by Sunday so he'd pitch the WC and then we'd probably get Colon for Game 1. They've certainly had the hottest bats over the last week and month out of the WC options.
A couple of Cub related puzzles.
Can't teach height and thinness
Hopefully Pirates don't call up A. Lincoln.
j.buchanan going friday...should be...baseball...or something like it.
Wow. I didn't know they could do that.
Nice for Willson, not so much for Addy.
Game is officially called...also officially a tie.
Stats count, no make-up date of course.


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One day after PEOPLE confirmed the news that Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber ended their relationship, the singer performed one of pop music's most iconic break-up songs.
At his concert in Boston on Saturday, Bieber played an acoustic guitar and sang Justin Timberlake's hit, "Cry Me A River," a song with lyrics that describe the feeling of finding out a partner has been cheating.
It's unclear whether or not Bieber's song choice deliberately referred to Gomez, 20, who ended the relationship more than a week ago, a source told PEOPLE. Bieber has reportedly played the song before.
Bieber, 18, hasn't addressed the breakup directly. "I don't know what to say," he told John Garabedian on his Open House Party radio show on Saturday. "I don't know really what's even going on in my life, so ... to even assess that doesn't make sense 'cause I've not made any comment."
Meanwhile, Gomez stepped out for a promotional event at Kmart in White Plains, N.Y., on Sunday, and was photographed holding hands with a female friend.
"Thank you everyone who came out to Kmart today," she Tweeted. "Such a warm welcome to my first visit to White Plains. Love you all."

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August 2, 2009
life's a beach
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Some of my fondest memories of my childhood are the beach days... the coolers of soda, sand in my sandwich, crunchy sandy chips. :)ReplyDelete
I always felt the same way about the beach. I never liked getting all sanding and laying in the sun is so not my thing. But now that I have a kid it is a hole different ball game. Seeing his face light up as soon as we hit the sand. And playing in the ocean. Priceless!ReplyDelete
so nice. I can't wait to take my daughter to the ocean someday!ReplyDelete
I love the beach - anytime! Day, night whenever I just simply love the beach. :)ReplyDelete
I am a beach addict, and have been from a very early age. Love it! Glad you found out about the magic of a beach day!ReplyDelete
I loved the beach as a child. LOVED IT. I love the lake as a adult... the beach is okay, but our beaches are kinda gross. I much prefer jumping off the boat into the deep water and swimming/floating/inner-tubing or even jet-skiing...oh, how I'm longing for some water toys now!ReplyDelete
The beach looks lovely - the waves are pretty high too. Whenever we went to the beach as kids, it was at sundown and we stayed until almost dark. Of course we didn't get sunburned. I think since my mom didn't drive that we had to wait for my dad to get home from work to go. I'll bet the kids had a great time.ReplyDelete
Oh, I love the beach! Toes in the sand, listening to the waves, soaking in the sun...ReplyDelete
I love the beach!ReplyDelete
I haven't been to the beach in 12 years!! I really need to go!ReplyDelete
I love the beach.ReplyDelete
Sadly, the one I grew up playing on was all but washed away during Hurricane Ike (Galveston Island).
I'm so hurt, I haven't even gone back to see what's left...but I've heard it's not too good.
I am sure the kids make it so much more fun! :)ReplyDelete
I love the beach...all day. And now that I have kids it makes it even more fantastic!ReplyDelete
beach when we are kids was fun we jumped we swam we did castles oh how fun it was spending the day at the beach with my cousins :) when I grew up it was fun to go and relax have a swim meet up with friends...now! its fun seeing Greg having fun though its not as relaxing as it used to be :PReplyDelete


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Should I check my luggage or just bring carry-ons? Will I be able to take my knitting on the plane? What am I allowed to pack, anyway? What tunes must I have on my iPod? Ah!!!!
And this just came to my door with a sweet note from Maria Bailey- thank you so much Maria & Lands' End!


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The Human Resources Staff aligns its activities with the mission and strategic plan of Hamilton College and is focused on facilitating an employment lifecycle for all College employees which is positive, enriching and fair.
Included in this employment lifecycle are activities such as selection and staffing, compensation and benefits, employee relations, training and development, and policy and procedure development and interpretation. We encourage you to communicate requests, suggestions or concerns directly to Human Resources, 859-4302.
Located on the second floor of the Philip Spencer House (one building down from the Elihu Root House)
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m. - 12p.m. and 1 - 4:30p.m.
Human Resources coordinates employment searches for Administrative, Staff and Maintenance and Operations vacancies.
Faculty searches are handled by individual academic departments and inquiries should be directed to the Chair of the appropriate department. Visit the Dean of Faculty website for more information.
In addition, Hamilton College is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). This diverse group of public and independent schools, colleges and universities has collaborated to respond to the challenges of academic recruiting by providing a website for job opportunities at each member institution. For more information, visit the HERC website.
Hamilton College is a coeducational, residential, liberal arts college whose members value and seek intellectual and cultural diversity.The College encourages respect for political, religious, ethnic, racial, physical, generational, intellectual, sexual and affectional differences. Such respect promotes free and open inquiry, independent thought and mutual understanding.
Hamilton College performs a thorough background screening on all candidates seriously considered for employment. Prior employment and degree verifications, if applicable, will be performed prior to the extension of any job offer. Additional background checks will be performed, depending on the position.
The College complies with all relevant state and federal laws on non-discrimination. As the College's Title IX Coordinator, the Senior Associate Dean of Students for Strategic Initiatives, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY, 13323 (315-859-4020) is responsible for coordinating College compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 and for procedures for addressing sexual misconduct and harassment on the basis of gender.
The compliance officer for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act coordinates the College's efforts to comply with those laws.


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These have a somewhat offputting flavor like a burnt pepper. Half my box was crumbled. I bought 2 boxes so I guess im going to have to find something to do with them. They are very hard and have chunks of rock hard seeds in them so I gotta chew them with caution. I just dont really like them. I wont buy these again!
Best gluten-free crackers ever!
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I buy these all the time, in original and onion. They are good with peanut butter, any kind of spread or just by themselves. They are very crunchy so if you have sensitive teeth, these are not for you.
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Great when everyone else is eating chips and you don't want to sit out because you're a health freak (like me:) Super delicious and super healthy. Top marks Mary
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pretty healthy yet delicious!
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I thought it was quite pricey at first, however, it totally changed my mind. With good ingredients and delicious flavor, me and my family were blown away!
Very tasty
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Excellent to keep at your desk as an afternoon snack. You don't even need to add anything.
Awesomly delicious
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I could eat a whole packet of them in one sitting. Love the taste!
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Love them
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LEWISTOWN - The week of Thanksgiving has arrived which is followed immediately by Black Friday and Cyber Monday, kicking off the official shopping chaos leading up to Christmas.
Then there are the constant gatherings throughout the month of December with all the planes, trains and automobiles necessary to get there.
Finally, the season ends with the actual day of Christmas and then New Year's Eve, complete with excessive gift giving and decorative trimmings.
Sum all that up and it certainly makes sense that people are more stressed around the holiday season, said Sally Best, licensed professional counselor with Breakwater Counseling Services, in State College. The main factors that contribute to holiday stress are the expectations people place on themselves and others, she said.
"People are stressed about a range of things from perfect presentation of a holiday meal, to the perfect gift at the perfect price, to attending functions, to accommodating relatives and the list goes on," Best said. "We take on too much, then we cope with it the best way we know how in the moment, which is not always the most beneficial way."
The best way to survive the season, with your sanity in tact, is to make a list of priorities to guide holiday decisions, Best said. The list should include things you can look back on, after the holidays, and be glad you participated, she added.
"What do you want your holiday to really be about: Is it family? Is it charitable service to others? Is it involvement with religious observations? Is it the fun and frivolity," Best asked. "Once priorities are established, it's helpful to select a number and scope of activities that will serve those purposes."
It's also important to leave a few days on the calendar blank for relaxing and recharging, Best said. Know what works for you, whether it's spending time with the kids, watching a movie or enjoying a massage, and be a little selfish about preserving that, she added.
One of the biggest stress contributers during the holiday season is money, said Shawn Wilson, owner of S.A. Wilson & Associates, LLC, a financial advising firm in Lewistown. Without a savings plan and holiday budget, spending can get out of control quickly leading to large January bills, Wilson said.
"We live in a world of non-stop go go go and unfortunately we fail to set spending habits," Wilson said. "When you combine millions of Americans who do not budget or plan in advance we have a hysteria take hold around the holiday season."
Creating a holiday specific budget provides spending limits for each aspect of the season and eliminates the stress of possibly over-spending, Wilson said. Another good idea is to add a Christmas savings category to the regular monthly budget throughout the year, he added.
"Putting $25 a week into a Christmas envelope at home is wise and by June you could have $600 saved," Wilson said. "When new products hit the shelves and the summer deals get under way, you will have the cash to make those advanced purchases."
Another way to monitor Christmas spending is to only buy presents for those closest to you, Wilson said. Set an amount for each person that you are willing to spend and make sure to follow it. When shopping, make sure to save receipts for return just in case you find a better deal, he added.
Wilson also advised people to avoid the temptations of Black Friday as significant deals are slim and products tend to have poor retail selling history. An exception can be made, however, if you frequent the store often and know regular product price and quality, he said.
"When you plan accordingly, and take the time to execute your holiday shopping within your budget, you will feel so rewarded," Wilson said. "When January comes, you know you did your best and the anxiety you may have felt in the past over bills will not be there."
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the busiest travel time of the year is during the holiday season with a 54 percent increase in long distance travel around Thanksgiving and a 23 percent increase around Christmas and New Year's.
With the anticipated 3.1 million people traveling by plane, predicted by AAA, travelers need to be ready for the stress that goes along with a busy travel period. The best way to handle holiday travel is to stay calm and be prepared, said Bryan Rodgers, director of University Park Airport.
If traveling by plane, try to arrive at smaller airports at least an hour before departure and at least two hours before departure at larger airports, Rodgers said. Keep in mind, depending on airport size, security check-in could take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour, he added.
When packing luggage, travelers should double-check regular packing guidelines in addition to seasonal regulations in regard to gifts and food, Rodgers said. Make sure to read regulations for the specific airline as well as regulations listed on the TSA website. These preparations will keep security moving smoothly, he said.
"When it comes to bringing items through checkpoints, we've seen just about everything," Rodgers said. "Traveling with food or gifts is an even bigger challenge. While wrapped gifts are not prohibited... we recommend passengers wrap gifts after their flight or ship them ahead of time to avoid the possibility of having to open them during the screening process."
Once through the gates, the next worry is a delayed or canceled flight which can be weather related, Rodgers said. Again, the key is to stay calm and be prepared, he said.
If the flight is delayed keep a positive attitude, remain close to the departure kiosk, follow information given to you by the airlines such as leaving your name and cell phone number or point of contact, and, as a back-up plan, make transportation and lodging arrangements, Rodgers said.
If the flight is cancelled know your rights about flight cancellations and call the airline directly while waiting in line as seats will be limited on upcoming flights, Rodgers said. Also, make sure to seek compensation if you are bumped from an overbooked flight, he added.
Though spending time with family and friends is a priority during the holidays, those you love can often add a little stress to the guest list, Best said. It's important to take everything in stride and focus on making memories rather than a scene, she said.
"First of all, don't expect the party to be perfect," Best said. "There will always be something that doesn't go according to the dream of a Norman Rockwell holiday portrait. Be willing to adapt, to laugh about it if possible and to let it go."
If you are hosting the party, recognize that nobody can really do it all and do it well, Best said. Something usually gets sacrificed and that tends to be the enjoyment of the event. Try to delegate as much as possible in terms of preparation, cleanup or contributions, she said.
"Divide up the responsibilities and consider a pot-luck style event," Best said. "Designate set-up and clean up crews as well as kid-wranglers when getting the meal on the table. Also, decide what you are willing to use that's store-bought and consider festive paper plates for appetizers and desserts."
The good news is that some people enjoy hosting parties and are unruffled by hosting a family event while others can be gracious and appreciative guests, Best said. On the other hand, some people have unrealistic expectations and want to make sure everyone knows of their displeasure, she said.
"When dealing with a difficult relative, it's alright to remove yourself from conversations that get uncomfortable," Best said. "If you can't redirect with some holiday focus or activity, walk out of the room. This is an area in which practicing your responses to expected interactions will be helpful."
When organizing all the components that go into a traditional holiday party, don't forget to look for those truly special moments found in the midst of chaos, Best said.


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The Hospital Dietary Department provides meal services and clinical support for inpatients.
A full-time, registered dietitian delivers dietary counseling, assessment, and education to both inpatients and outpatients. Meals are prepared using fresh, high-quality ingredients and are individualized to the patient's needs.
The Spoon's Cafe, open to the public from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., offers a variety of healthy choices daily, in addition to catering services. Same entree menu is available at noon and dinner. Sandwiches, salad bar, desserts are available between the lunch meal which ends at 2 p.m. and dinner which starts at 5 p.m. The public is also welcome to the famous 2 p.m. cookie bar.


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on February 15, 2013 - 2:28 AM
NORTH TONAWANDA – A new state audit pleased city officials with findings they called minor: Fire department fundraisers should be tracked more carefully, and city staff should research the best price before making small purchases, such as a gallon of paint.
"They were minor infractions," said Mayor Robert Ortt. "There was no misuse of taxpayer dollars."
The State Comptroller's Office issued its review last week of city finances from January 2011 to August 2012. It found that the city's five volunteer fire companies did not give proper notice of fundraisers, such as bingo games, raffles, chowder sales and Canal Fest beer and food tents. One of them lost money and provided free alcohol, the report said.
North Tonawanda's fire companies, with about 53 firefighters, operate autonomously and do not have a tradition of making formal announcements.
"I don't even know if the [Common] Council was aware that it should be notified. I don't know that the volunteer fire departments knew that they were supposed to," said Mark Dotterweich, city accountant. But, he said, keeping better tabs on fundraisers and requiring notifications from the departments will help the city better understand their finances.
In 2012, the city spent $113,678 on the companies, covering expenses such as building costs.
"The city subsidizes the volunteer fire companies," Dotterweich said. "The state comptroller thinks we should be notified when they try to raise additional capital."
The report also found that city purchases of small things like paint, thinner or an extra bag of salt for an icy sidewalk were being made without a standard of checking around to get the best price.
About $42,000 was spent at nine businesses without a record of price checks, the comptroller said.
Ortt said it didn't make sense to seek bids for such small things. The Comptroller's Office said it will be satisfied with three price quotes by telephone.
"There's a fine line we have to walk," Ortt said.
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The Klean Kanteen Kid Kanteen is a sippy cup that will grow with your child. This size Klean Kanteen is a reusable, lightweight, and risk-free stainless steel bottle designed for small hands. Safe, non-leaching and non-toxic, this stainless steel sippy cup is perfect for the child not quite ready for a "big kid" cup yet.
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- Dimensions: 7 1/4" tall with spout.
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Stainless steel Klean Kanteens outlast their plastic counterparts and drinking water from a stainless steel Klean Kanteen tastes clean and odors free, unlike drinking from plastic which often makes water smell and taste undesirable. Weighing only 4 ounces and designed especially for small hands, this stainless steel sippy cup is compact and convenient for carrying in a purse or diaper bag.
All caps and lids fit all sizes of Klean Kanteens so this is a bottle that can grow with your child. If your little one has outgrown the sippy lid replacements are available. They can easily upgrade to a sports cap or stainless steel flat cap. The base of the sippy cup is 2 3/4" wide and will fit in a standard auto/bike cup holder.
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In her groundbreaking book about endocrine disrupters, Theo Colborn, author of the Our Stolen Future, writes about the harms of BPA on the reproductive organs of mice and rats, and how this problem chemical can bring about changes in tissue that resemble the early-stage breast cancer, among other effects. She maintains that the most at risk individuals are people with "developing endocrine systems": pregnant women and newborns, followed closely by young children and women who might get pregnant.
The Klean Kanteen sippy cup alternative to plastic also gets the thumbs up from the Sierra Club where they suggest switching "to polypropylene, or avoiding plastic altogether and switching to glass or lightweight stainless steel containers" (Nov/Dec 2003). Mothering Magazine has named the Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup a "Cool Stuff" product in their July/August 2006 issue.
The Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup is showing up more and more in Canada, and we're proud to be one of the first retailers in Canada to be selling the Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup. Parents Canada magazine features the Klean Kanteen as a stainless steel alternative to plastic sippy cups for baby. We are so pleased to see that Canadian parents are taking a pro-active role in the health and safety of their little ones.
Something else to consider when choosing a sippy cup and/or water bottle alternative is the fact that plastic is not as sanitary as stainless steel, and that bacteria forms and grows rapidly in standard plastic water bottles. A study done at the University of Calgary, Alberta (Canada) and published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health concluded that alarmingly high levels of bacteria were found in our very own children's water bottles. Researchers collected 76 water bottles from elementary school students to conduct their study. More than 13% of the water bottles analyzed contained bacteria that "exceeded safety standards". This was bacteria found in the actual water of bottles our children were drinking directly. Klean Kanteen bottles are dishwasher safe and a much more sanitary option for our babies and children.
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The coloured Klean Kanteens are painted, and just like anything that's painted, it is possible to chip or scratch the paint with normal use. In particular, if you have a young child using the bottle, if they drop or bang it around, it is liable to scratch the finish. The coloured bottles are simply irresistible to most young children, however, and they tend to cherish their own water bottle regardless. To prolong the life of your paint, handwash your bottle and don't use abrasive agents to clean it. Alternately, the stainless steel bottles are completely unfinished. The Brushed Stainless finish is the best choice for ultimate durability.
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Great but a little heavy for babies Review by Shelagh
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I loved these as sippy cups for my youngest! They use Avent spouts, so you can easily replace them or buy softer/harder spouts depending on the age of your baby. The stainless steel doesn't get gross after a while the way plastic sippy cups do, and the mouth is wide enough to put ice cubes in, which is great for summer.Would you recommend this product to a friend? Without hesitation!
All Klean Kanteen lids fit all the sizes of their bottles, so you can easily upgrade to a sports cap as your child grows, or put the sippy cup lid on a larger size if you like. All the members of my family have Klean Kanteen bottles, they're really fantastic and hold up to abuse much better than other metal water bottles we've tried. They will end up with a few dents and scratches, especially if you have a toddler prone to tossing and/or dropping things, which tends to look worse on the coloured bottles than the plain steel.
The one drawback is that the stainless steel means they're a little heavy, especially for a kid under a year. I would have liked something a little smaller/lighter when my son was younger. (Posted on 6/30/10)
Love to use with Avent tops Review by CINDY
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We have a Kleen Kanteen Sippy for my toddler. The greatest thing about these is that I could fit the Avent tops to it. That made it an easy switch for her.Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
They are heavy, though, and I wouldn't use in a stroller without a tether for this reason. Also I would like to see them in a smaller/shorter size for little hands! I think that would be perfection.
A note from the bynature.ca team: Our Toy Straps work well to attach the Klean Kanteen to a stroller - http://www.bynature.ca/pippalily-toy-strap.html (Posted on 1/3/11)
Great Product Review by LisaT79
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I bought this sippy spout kanteen for my 1 year old daughter 3 years ago. I am STILL using the same kanteen, only now with a sports cap. I bought one for my son who is now 2 as well. Aside from replacing the spout for the sippy cup a few times the cups are still holding up for Kindergarten. They dint a bit on the bottom when they are dropped on cement or other hard surfaces and are a bit scratched up but are still going strong!
I love the fact that they are easily washed and if they are forgotten about in a bag for a few days, they do not mold. A simply swish of vinegar cleans them up as good as new inside as well if they need to be thoroughly cleaned. Well worth the money, you'll pay 5x that amount over the course of a few years in cheap plastic ones. (Posted on 8/22/12)
Great for older children, okay for babies Review by Mariko
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This was the first sippy cup my daughter used at 6 months. She got the hang of the sippy spout fairly fast but it is a bit heavy so she needs us to help her but now at 9 months she can hold it if she is in a slight declined position. Handles would be a nice addition but without them she is learning to hold on just fine the older she gets. This would be perfect for a baby 12 months and older. (Posted on 1/1/11)Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Nice size sippy Review by Charmaine
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We got the stainless steel sippy for our 2 year old. The first day he used it, he managed to scuff up the outside pretty good, but it's still holding up. It doesn't seem to leak very much and it had a wide enough opening to put in an ice cube. (Posted on 6/18/10)Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes


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LEWISTOWN - Edwin R. "Doc" Michael Sr., 75, of 320 S. Wayne St., Lewistown, died at 5:44 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, at the Lewistown Hospital.
Born Dec. 1, 1936, in Mifflintown, he was a son of the late James A. Sr. and Evelyn I. (Fascik) Michael.
He was preceded in death by: his wife, Sara G. (Druckemiller) Michael, on Aug. 8, 2009; his brother, James A. Michael Jr.; and sister, Margaret Hosler.
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Edwin R. 'Doc' Michael Sr.
Edwin is survived by: his children, Edwin R. Michael Jr. and wife, Kimberly, and Sheila Michael, all of Lewistown; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his siblings, Bryan L. Michael and wife, Esther, of Burlington, N.C., Vivienne Willis and husband, James, of Dingman Ferry, Robert F. Michael, of Port Royal, Sharon Hockenberry and husband, Richard, of Quakertown, Walter M. Michael Sr. and wife, Jane, of McClure, and Larry L. Michael and wife, Nancy, of Burlington, N.C.
He was employed as an assembler at the Overhead Door Corporation, retiring in 1996. After retirement, he was a volunteer at the Salvation Army in Lewistown.
He was a member of the VFW Post 7011, Lewistown, American Legion Post 90 and the Brooklyn Hose Company.
His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at the Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., with the Rev. George Mark officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.


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But as an actress going about her daily life, Washington had a hard time giving fans of the series the answer to one simple question: Who is Quinn Perkins?
"[Quinn Perkins] represents my whole summer because all summer long people were walking up to me saying 'Who is Quinn Perkins!?' in supermarkets, airports ... It was so much fun! Luckily I didn't know [who she actually is] at the time because I don't know if I'd be able to keep it a secret for that long!" Washington, 35, tells PEOPLE.
Now the question, which came out of the show's season 1 finale, is being asked to the characters of Scandal in a series of videos, which can be seen at WhoIsQuinnPerkins.com. Watch Washington as Pope below.
Viewers won't have to wait too long to find out Perkins's true identity, which will be revealed on the Sept. 27 season premiere.
"Right away in the season premiere we address it," says Washington, who will present at Sunday's Primetime Emmy Awards. "However I will say in true Scandal style once you learn who Quinn Perkins is then you have about seven more questions."
Washington's character on Scandal is partially based on former Special Assistant and Deputy Press Secretary to President George H. W. Bush Judy Smith. And the actress (who recently spoke at the Democratic National Convention in support of President Obama) serves on the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities. But Washington insists that's where her interest in holding a position in politics ends.
"Never ever. Never, never, never, never, never, never!" she says with a laugh about running for office. "I'm in the administration now and I'm very honored to serve and to serve in an appointed position but running for office is something I am not interested in in any way shape or form."
But on the set of Scandal, Washington and her costars rely on a little medieval fantasy to break up the intensity of politics.
"Our whole cast is a little bit obsessed with Game of Thrones," Washington says. "Last season they used to call me Khaleesi when I used to have a big leader moment."