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Cubs Pitchers Punch-Out 17 Giants in 1-0 Whitewash
Five pitchers combined to throw a six-hit shutout with 17 strikeouts, as the AZL Cubs blanked the AZL Giants 1-0 in Cactus League Extended Spring Training post-season action this morning at Indian School Park Field #4 in Scottsdale, AZ.
All of the Cubs pitchers who threw today looked good, but most-especially 19-year old Dominican RHP Alexander Santana, who hurled 4.1 IP of one-hit shutout ball with seven strikeouts. He did walk a batter and uncorked two WP, but he also threw 79% strikes with a 5/1 GO/FO. Santana features a 93 MPH heater, a hard slider, and a change-up, and will join Erick Leal, Daury Torrez, and Carlos Rodriguez in the AZL Cubs starting rotation, which actually could be better than the starting staff in Boise (what with Ryan McNeil and Josh Conway lost for the season with elbow injuries).
The Cubs scored their only run today on the wings of speedy Rashad Crawford, who reached base on an E-5, stole a base, and then scored on a WP.
Tennessee Smokies OF Jae-Hoon Ha (lower-back strain) continued his rehab, serving as the DH and batting five times (once in each of the first five innings). He flied out and then grounded out twice, before roping two sharp singles in his final two AB (one an opposite field laser to RF, and the other a line-drive back through the box). He also stole a base.
Smokies 1B Justin Bour (broken wrist) also continued his rehab, playing 1B for seven innings and batting five times. He was called out on strikes in his first PA, then singled his next two times up (the first one an infield single to deep short, and the second a ground single pulled through the 3.5 hole into RF). He bounced into an inning-ending 6-4-3 DP and grounded out 4-3 in his final two AB.
Once again beefy Mark Malave played 2B, just because there was no other viable option. The two Cubs second-basemen who were at EXST (Danny Lockhart and Brad Zapenas) have been moved up (Lockhart to Boise and Zapenas to Kane County), and none of the newly-signed draft picks who can play 2B are cleared to play in games.
Here is the abridged box score from today's game (Cubs players only) :
X-1. Jae Hoon Ha, DH: 2-5 (F-9, 6-3, 5-3, 1B, 1B, SB)
NOTE: Ha batted five times, hitting 2nd in the top of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th innings
X-2. Justin Bour, 1B: 2-5 (K, 1B, 1B, 6-4-3 DP, 4-3)
NOTE: Bour batted five times, hitting 3rd in the top of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th innings
1. Jose Morales, C: 0-4: (K, K, 4-6 FC, L-3)
2. Jesse Hodges, 3B: 0-3 (6-3, 1-3, F-9)
3. Xavier Batista, RF: 0-3 (F-8, F-8, K)
4. Garrett Schlecht, LF: 0-3 (F-7, 3-U, 4-3)
5a. Jeffrey Baez, CF: 1-3 (K, 1B, 3-U)
5b. Wilfredo Petit, 1B: NO AB
6. Francisco Sanchez, SS: 0-3 (F-9, 6-4 FC, 5-3)
7. Mark Malave, 2B: 0-2 (K, BB, K)
8a. SLOT WAS SKIPPED FIRST TWO TIMES THRU BATTING ORDER
8b. Rashad Crawford, CF: 0-1 (E-5, R, SB)
1. Starling Peralta: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R. 0 BB, 2 K, 16 pitches (12 strikes), 0/1 GO/FO
2. Carlos Gutierrez: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K, 32 pitches (19 strikes), 2/0 GO/FO
3. Alexander Santana: 4.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 K, 2 WP, 51 pitches (40 strikes), 5/1 GO/FO
4. Dayan Diaz: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K, 12 pitches (11 strikes)
5. Luis Villalba: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 1/0 GO/FO
1. SS Francisco Sanchez - E-6 (fielding error allowed batter to reach base safely)
2. 1B Wilfredo Petit - E-3 (missed catch on pick-off attempt at 1st base allowed baserunner to advance to 2nd)
WEATHER: Sunny with temperatures 100+
...wonder what scott baker is
...wonder what scott baker is up to.
back in early/mid May it was suspected he might be back "sometime in July"...but it's getting close to mid-June with no update in sight.
I thought he had a little
I thought he had a setback?
he did in late april...the
he did in late april...the word at the time was he'd probably return "sometime in july"...
it's not the fact he's looking late on that prediction that's bothering me...it's that i've heard nothing since then.
he was supposedly hanging out in ARZ for weeks post-injury. it seems like he's not even throwing from flat ground, much less working his way back...mostly because i've heard nothing in a long time.
Well, that's kinda what you
Well, that's kinda what you get when you go grabbing hurt pitchers in trades and through free agency. Maybe Theo will slap himself in the face next time he starts to pull the trigger on that kind of thing. Arodys Vizcaino paid a visit to Dr. Andrews last month and is shelved for a long while now, too.
put a draft signing update
put a draft signing update table on the left sidebar
a lot of it is rumored stuff from a Pro Sports Daily Forum and not yet out on the media, but it's usually from the twitter accounts of the players. A few guys say they are already in Mesa or just waiting to pass physical and such.
The only confirmed signing BA has is 9th round pick Charcer Burks at $21.1K over slot.
and obviously if you hear
and obviously if you hear about a signing, drop a note in the comments, especially if you hear any bonus figures thrown out.
i.stewart, 10 days, under
i.stewart, 10 days, under appeal.
marcum fail..
marcum fail..
1st inning solo HR (sureholds), bases loaded 0 outs in the 2nd leads to run on a single, 3 more runs on a dejesus triple with 1 out...cubs up 5-0 a the end of their 1/2 of the 2nd. see what you can do with that edwin...
dejesus -very- hurt going
dejesus -very- hurt going into the wall.
in obvious flailing pain on the ground.
looks like right shoulder.
sent for xrays...
sent for xrays...
sprained right shoulder...DL
sprained right shoulder...DL bound.
Video for those who missed it
Shades of Garza getting hurt
Shades of Garza getting hurt before the trade deadline last year. How does this just keep happening?
Patrick [email protected]
Patrick [email protected]
Shawn Camp will be activated as Cubs put David DeJesus (shoulder) on the disabled list.
BA Hot Sheet:
BA Hot Sheet:
4. Javier Baez, ss, Cubs
Team: high Class A Daytona (Florida State)
Age: 20
Why He's Here: .304/.429/.870 (7-for-23), 5 R, 1 2B, 4 HR, 8 RBIs, 5 BB, 3 SO, 2-for-2 SB
The Scoop: In the interest of full disclosure, Baez is on the Hot Sheet for essentially one day of work. But what a day it was. Baez became the first minor leaguer since 2011 to hit four home runs in a game, and only the second player in Florida State League history to do it. Maybe less noticed are the signs that Baez is catching up to the pitchers when it comes to making contact. He struck out in 30 percent of his at-bats in April, 25 percent in May and so far just 15 percent in June while his walk rate has improved.
13. Albert Almora, cf, Cubs
Team: low Class A Kane County (Midwest)
Age: 19
Why He's Here: .433/.438/.667 (13-for-30), 5 R, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 7 RBIs, 1 BB, 6 SO, 1-for-1 SB
The Scoop: If not for injuries, Almora's season would be getting more acclaim. He missed the first month with a hamate bone injury that had sidelined him from early in spring training. He announced his return by going 7-for-11 in his first two games with low Class A Kane County. A hamstring injury knocked him out for a few days later in May, but he's returned from that to rip off an 11-game hitting streak. Almora's ability to pile up multiple hits in a game is remarkable. In just 19 games, he's already had three or four hits six different times.
Hot Sheet Chat:
Hot Sheet Chat:
Almora seems to be absolutely raking, I know it can be reverted to small sample size, and needing to pitchers to adjust to him so he can learn to adjust back, but is he in a similar position as Buxton, were they both need to face better competition?
J.J. Cooper: Almora is really locked in right now, but I do think it's a different situation than Buxton. In Buxton's case, he's gone through the league twice and even after pitchers made adjustments, he's too good for the league. In Almora's case, he's played 19 games. He hasn't gotten through the league once yet. There's no reason to promote him yet, as he is still gaining plenty by going out and getting comfortable in the MWL.
I hope that's correct,
I hope that's correct, because I would like to see Almora play at Kane County a time or two. On the other hand, if he's still hitting .400 in late July, I could see the Cubs wanting him to join his 2016 Cubs teammates in Daytona. (Maybe joined by his future backup Bijan Rademacher...) 2014 could be a good time to plan a trip to that beautiful ballpark near Knoxville, just sayin'.
e.jackson with 2 good outings
e.jackson with 2 good outings in a row...
6ip 5h 3bb 7k, 1er
Even though he's been a bust
Even though he's been a bust up until those last two starts, the odds were with him. I noticed a few times out ago his velocity was real good so I figured he wasn't on his way to Dr. Andrews. If that's the case it really should just be a matter of time before he settles in.
Hoyer on the philosophy going
Hoyer on the philosophy going into the draft: "Any kind of pitching comes with risk," general manager Jed Hoyer said Friday. "Pitching in general (is) often best to attack in volume. Putting all your hopes on one arm can be a challenge."
That's exactly why I wanted them to go after Bryant. Who knows, maybe that is the wrong way to go - I certainly can't claim to be an expert. But since that is my current opinion about it, I'm glad the guys in charge agree. I reserve the right to change my mind if Appel or Gray kick ass and Bryant sucks, because I'm a fan, not a GM.
Jason McLeod was on Talkin'
Jason McLeod was on Talkin' Baseball this morning. He said the Cubs have agreements in place with majority of their top 10 draft picks. He said they're waiting on physicals before announcing signings. They hope to sign Kris Bryant soon. But it could still be a couple of weeks.
Heyman reporting Astros have a deal with Appel. He's hearing between $6 and $6.5 million. So well under slot. Edit - Astros GM Jeff Luhnow said "nothing's changed" with Mark Appel talks in last 24 hours and sides don't have a deal.
The Astros still are
The Astros still are finalizing details with No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel, but two sources have told Baseball America that the sides have agreed on his bonus. Appel, a Stanford righthander, will receive $6.35 million and is expected to sign the deal early next week.
k.gregg out for his 4th day
k.gregg out for his 4th day in a row of relief for the save doing the 'iron man' closer thing.
i wonder what he's going to snag in trade...hell of a performance so far for the cubs (and this spring)...it's been an all-season awesome fest.
nailed it...scrubbies win.
nailed it...scrubbies win.
...another awesome feldman win (and another feldman game with a good plate appearance)
28-38...back to 10 games under .500
Trade him quick before his
Trade him quick before his tricep tightens up or he runs into a wall.
Hey Crunch, you really hated
Hey Crunch, you really hated the Feldman pick up - not saying this to give you crap for it at all - I consider your observations pretty good - but I don't remember what you didn't like about him. It was clearly NOT that his swing was on the same plane all the time. What do you suppose he is doing differently from what you expected?
i didn't like how hittable he
i didn't like how hittable he's been...and it scared the crap out of me in spring. he's rather decent about not giving up HRs...but still, hittable.
he's not been hittable this season...especially hits that lead to production for the other team.
i'm not hiding from feldman's success, i've been giving it props...i'm surprised...
also, i liked the s.baker signing.
...now it's all turned 180 as far as expected mid-season return.
at least 1 of them is going to cash in for the cubs on trade return.
as far as what he's doing differently...no idea. he went from the expendable 5th-starter-to-pen type for TEX to a top rotation starter for the cubs (or many other clubs just based on talent not assigned to a club).
Yeah, I know you haven't hid
Yeah, I know you haven't hid from his success. I like to be wrong when I'm predicting suckness, too.
So far, TheoCorp has shown an ability to grab minimally priced starters and watch them turn into decent starters, so moving Feldman shouldn't hurt too much for next year (just do it again, fellas!). Wood, Feldman, Maholm. Pretty good grabs so far. I'd keep Wood though, unless somebody made a slam dunk offer.
It's cute how the comment
It's cute how the comment system sometimes doesn't save the comment, only the first part of it. Anyway, thanks for the response, Crunch. I honestly had no idea what exactly my reply was, and apparently it wasn't very important, or the system wouldn't have rejected it!
this is funnier than it
this is funnier than it should be...
Bad British Baseball Commentary | Red Sox vs Yankees
lulzy counter-video (from
lulzy counter-video (from 2010)...
How to get Americans (USA) to watch Football during 2010 FIFA World Cup
a.cobb (TB) is the latest
a.cobb (TB) is the latest pitcher to take a liner off the head coming off a bat.
it's pouring this season with this issue coming on the heels of b.mccarthy last year...and the ones before then.
d.nippert and d.huff (though he was fine) in 2010, nicasio in 2011, mccarthy and fister (though he seems fine) in 2012, happ and cobb this year...
Like base coaches, they'll
Like base coaches, they'll probably end up with helmets on
Arizona Phil,
Arizona Phil,
I was wondering if you could give me a brief rundown on Loiger Padron. He really wasn't on my radar but based on your reports, it sounded like he got stretched out towards the end of ExST and will be starting tomorrow for Boise.
Padron had a solid first
Padron had a solid first outing for Boise. 4.2 IP, no runs, 3H, 3BB, 3K
Boise starters have not given up a run in their first 3 games.
Boise up 5-1 bottom of 8th in Eugene, OR
Hawks have 5 walks (5 different hitters)
edit...Yasiel Balaguert (RF) hit a 3 run triple in the 9th. Hawks win 8-2.
That's all right. Cubs can
That's all right. Cubs can draft him again after college. It isn't as if he'll lose anything to age, what with that fountain of youth and all.
well-played sir, well-played
well-played sir, well-played
Marmol has no trade value.
Marmol has no trade value. Just let him go home.
that was something...
that was something...
at least Dan Haren sucks too, can't feel too bad about the non-trade.
At one point I had both of
At one point I had both of them on my fantasy team, hence 10th place. Those were dark days, I'm In a better place now.
I'm not mad about it.
I'm not mad about it. 95 games until his contract expires.
(aka another Bruce Levine, Talkin' Baseball bit)
also, at least Marmol didn't devalue Garza today... as in coming in in relief and permitting 3 inherited runners to score.
trade me Rutledge if you're
trade me Rutledge if you're not going to play him
Perhaps. Trade me Castro if
Perhaps. Trade me Castro if you aren't going to play him.
sale & rutledge & something
sale & rutledge & something else for castro and something else would be interest me...
Any trade of Sale to your
Any trade of Sale to your team will have to involve Bob Cano or Felix. Not a .700 OPS SS. Sale is my only legit keeper.
Too steep for me...enjoy 10th
Too steep for me...enjoy 10th place :)
Everyone trade me draft picks
Everyone trade me draft picks
if you're not even if you're going to use them.
wil meyers called up, fwiw.
wil meyers called up, fwiw.
fyi on c.zambrano (PHI)..
fyi on c.zambrano (PHI)...from a couple days ago.
"Last night, as soon as Carlos Zambrano's first pitch entered Cameron Rupp's glove, I again peeked the guns from a seat that did not belong to me. And again, the radar guns informed us that Carlos Zambrano's fastball did not have enough juice to power a flux capacitor. A wiser, more patient, less emotionally invested me did not worry, nor whimper nor sweat. I just waited for it to come. It never came.
Carlos Zambrano sat 85-87mph with his fastball all night, never touching anything better when I happened to be looking. With that he mixed a cutter in the low-80s, a slider that sat between 75-78mph, a splitter in the upper 70s with moderate sink and one lollipop curveball that came it at about 65mph."
KCC wins 4-2. Pierce Johnson
KCC wins 4-2. Pierce Johnson 7 shutout IP (4 hits). Reggie Golden another HR now hitting .295. No Almora hits today (avg down to .402) but Rock Shoulders hit his 13th HR.
Baseball America has added
Baseball America has added the Cubs 4th round pick Tyler Skulina RHP Kent State to the signed list with a bonus of $800K. Assigned slot value was $477,300.
Jim [email protected]
Jim [email protected]
#Cubs sign 4th-rder Tyler Skulina for $800k. Kent State RHP has frontline stuff, 91-96 FB, tight 80-84 SL, inconsistent command.
Anyone hear if Henry
Anyone hear if Henry Rodriguez has reported to the team in
New York St. Louis?
Can we blame the 9th inning on HRod's absence? More Cubbery.
I blame Michael Barrett
I blame Michael Barrett
The latest I heard was:
The latest I heard was:
"The hard-throwing Rodriguez was available out of the bullpen for the opener of a three-game series against the New York Mets. Cubs manager Dale Sveum said he planned to use the right-hander in a middle relief role at first and the team hopes to build up his endurance because he may be needed to pitch two innings at a time."
So I think he was available, but A) he hasn't pitched since a third of an inning on June 1st, so he is going to be rusty, and B) having him blow the save in his first appearance wouldn't be good. Marmol has done this before, so no big deal, but Rodriguez is new and it would be nice if he got off to a good start with this teammates and fans if possible.
in case you missed who the
in case you missed who the Cubs lost to yesterday
Al lets everyone know that
Al lets everyone know that sometimes prospects don't live up to their low minors numbers...insightful.
and TheJedi should get to the winning because Al is getting old...or something like that, I tuned out after a few paragraphs.
I managed to read it all. I
I managed to read it all. I'll summarize: "I want the Cubs to win".
Dude is really going out on a limb.
This morning I got wind of a
This morning I got wind of a new Al Yellon article so poorly thought out, so unreasonably daffy and so incompetent that I cursed the Twitter Gods for suspending my account because I wanted to share some good old Steve Stone motherboy flesh with the world. http://www.desipio.com/?p=4452
wow...a desipio article that
wow...a desipio article that doesn't turn into frat boy chest bumping or a series of profanities before 3-4 paragraphs end...someone's going to get fired.
Ben [email protected]
Ben [email protected]
With minor league all-star games this week, expect a slew of prospect promotions very soon.
BA says Cubs are going after
BA says Cubs are going after OF Eloy Jimenez out of the Dominican
and MLB.com article says Cubs are 1 of 7 teams with serious interest in RHP Miguel Gonzalez out of Cuba
The hard-throwing right-hander has a fastball in the mid-90s, a changeup, fork and a curveball. He made a splash on the international scene at the 2010 University Baseball Championships in Tokyo, and also shined at the Baseball World Cup in '09 and '11. He was suspended from Cuba's national team for most of the past two seasons for trying to leave the island.
rain delay...tarp on field..
rain delay...tarp on field...not heavy, but they're not going to be playing baseball for 30-60 minutes, minimum.
tarp coming off the field..
game on...
game on...
10 pitches in and s.miller is POURING sweat...he looks like a glazed doughnut.
I would be doing the same....
I would be doing the same.....in the stands. St. Louis is swampy.
w.castillo picks up his 8th
w.castillo picks up his 8th walk of the season tonight...
it's his 7th walk since May 23rd.
EPIC cubbery in the bottom
EPIC cubbery in the bottom 7th...holy crap...wow.
swaimy's busy trying to get tossed...
he gets his wish.
just wow.
Reyburn's been terrible all
Reyburn's been terrible all night. What an asshat.
Jim [email protected]
Jim [email protected]
#Cubs sign 2nd-rder Rob Zastryzny for $1.1 mil. Missouri LHP, adds & subtracts from 86-95 mph FB, flashes plus changeup.
Slot value was $1,361,900.
h.rodriguez...5 pitches...0
h.rodriguez...5 pitches...0 outs...men on 2nd and 3rd.
welcome to the cubs, guy.
hbp, single, soriano fielding error allowing runners to advance, sac fly, ground out to SS, popout at the wall in CF.
1ip 1h 0bb 0k..1r/0er
brendan harris (LAA) breaks
brendan harris (LAA) breaks an 0-24 slide with a single vs SEA.
in other news...brendan harris is still playing baseball.
the Brendan Harris primer...
the Brendan Harris primer...
June 5, 2001: Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 5th round of the 2001 amateur draft. Player signed July 21, 2001.
July 31, 2004: Traded as part of a 4-team trade by the Chicago Cubs with Francis Beltran and Alex Gonzalez to the Montreal Expos. The Boston Red Sox sent Nomar Garciaparra and Matt Murton to the Chicago Cubs. The Minnesota Twins sent Doug Mientkiewicz to the Boston Red Sox. The Montreal Expos sent Orlando Cabrera to the Boston Red Sox. The Chicago Cubs sent Justin Jones (minors) to the Minnesota Twins.
I am developing the strong
I am developing the strong opinion that Feldman is a better extension candidate than trade candidate. I'd like to see the Cubs do a 3-year deal with him, unless the prospect package offered is amazing. He's relatively young for a free agent (30), his FIP has been steady the last two years, he's a plus bat, and I really like his approach. I know a guy is easier to watch when he's outperforming his peripheral stats, but even if Feldman's ERA regresses to 4, he's still a guy I wouldn't mind seeing in the rotation, especially given the lack of viable options in the high minors.
Going into 2014, having a rotation core of Ninja, Wood, Feldman, and Jackson, with Villanueva, Rusin, and others going for the last spot, is good enough to compete if the rest of the roster shapes up. If they trade Feldman and someone else gets hurt, suddenly it's 2012 all over again.
What is Feldman going to get on the open market? I'm thinking about 3/30?
No thanks. Get a starting
No thanks. Get a starting pitching or infield prospect for him if at all possible, please.
It's already 2012 again.
It's already 2012 again. Maybe not pitching-wise, but this is a really awful, awful team, and they need to keep piling up prospects.
Disagree. This team is merely
Disagree. This team is merely below average, with the chance to be awful after the sell-off in July. As for prospects, I don't expect a lot for Feldman even if they do trade him, which is why I think he's a better extension candidate than trade candidate.
This is opposed to Garza, who is likely to be a better pitcher over the next 3 years than Feldman, but is also far more likely to fetch an impact prospect. Garza is also going to get way more than 3/30 this winter, assuming he doesn't break again before that.
If the other option is to get
If the other option is to get nothing for Feldman, then sure, talk with him about an extension. But if they can find a way to get a Maholm-esque return on him, I say pull the trigger.
I'm curious to see whether opposing GM's are still willing to part with any quality prospects for Garza after he missed nearly a year due to injuries. To me, you could make a stronger argument there that the Cubs might be better off extending than trading.
one problem is going to be a
one problem is going to be a glut in available SP.
josh johnson and r.nolasco are strong candidates most likely to be available...along with a slew of others not so strong...then there's garza/feldman in the mix on the strong side.
teams like CIN, DET, and ATL are most likely not even going to be looking SP.
Don't look now but Toronto is
Don't look now but Toronto is red hot and only 5 games out of the Wild Card. Unless they collapse again I don't think they're going to sell after going full tilt this year and with Reyes coming back soon.
Feldman and Garza for Gausman
Feldman and Garza for Gausman and Bundy
done and done :)
I'd probably hit that, but I
I'd probably hit that, but I don't love Gausman and the injury stuff with Bundy is definitely disheartening.
heh, I can't imagine a world
heh, I can't imagine a world where the Orioles would consider trading them both. I'm not sure they'd be willing to trade either of them unless they got a guy for more than a half a season.
The talk about Garza got me
The talk about Garza got me thinking about the trade for him.
The Cubs gave up Sam Fuld, Hak-Ju Lee, Chris Archer, Robinson Chirinos, and Brandon Guyer for Zach Rosscup, Matt Garza, and Fernando Perez.
Fuld had some flashes of brilliance for the Rays early in 2011 and ended up with 18 doubles and 20 stolen bases, but only put up a line of .240/.313/.360 and has regressed the last two seasons. Right now he is 31 years old and hitting .180 in a back-up outfield role. He was no loss.
Chirinos got a cup of coffee with the Rays late in 2011, then missed all of 2012 with a concussion. He was traded this April to the Rangers for a player to be named. He has having a decent season for the Rangers' AAA team, but is already 29 and doesn't look to be anything more than a third string or back-up catcher, though it is still possible he could blossom I suppose.
Guyer is 27 and playing in AAA for the Rays and hitting .281/.363/.443 with 12 stolen bases so far. But he has struggled in 50 big league at-bats over 2011-2012. Again, it's possible he could catch on as a reserve outfielder, but he seems destined for AAA depth.
Hak-Ju Lee was Baseball America's #90 prospect entering the season and started at AAA as just a 22-year old. He was on fire to start the season (.422 over 15 games), but then torn ligaments in his knee in a collision at second base and had season-ending surgery. Time will tell how he recovers, but he is still very young and still has a high upside as a SS prospect.
Archer is still only 24 and having his second solid season at AAA, but has had mixed results filling in as a starter in the majors and has had high walk totals in the majors and minors. He has a year or two more to figure it out and force a spot for himself in the rotation. Right now, he could still turn out to be a solid starter, a back-end/AAA starter, or perhaps a solid reliever with this stuff.
Fernando Perez had struggled in the minors for the Rays and struggled in 2011 in AAA Iowa for the Cubs before being released in July. He is now out of baseball.
Zach Rosscup is an interesting lefty pitcher. He had some success in the low minors in 2011 before being shut down with an injury, then rehabbed his way back to AA by the end of last season. This year he has a 2.02 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 41 strikeouts and only 10 walks in 26 IP at AA, and has the potential to become a big league reliever over the next couple of years.
Finally, Matt Garza had a solid 2011 season over 31 starts, and put up decent numbers over 18 starts in 2012 before being shut down with a stress reaction in his elbow. He then missed the first two months of 2013 with a lat injury.
So it is still too early to tell how this trade ended up. If Archer becomes a solid starter and Lee an all-star short-stop, and Garza gets injured or nets nothing in a deadline trade, then this could be a huge loss for the Cubs. If Archer becomes a 4-A starter, Lee never lives up to his potential, and Rosscup becomes a solid reliever and the Cubs net some decent prospects for Garza, then it will be viewed much better.
I think it's always a mistake
I think it's always a mistake to judge trades based on injuries unless it's part of a pre-existing condition. Some things no GM can control.
Well, I think you are right
Well, I think you are right and you can judge the "decision" to make the trade based on what people thought at the time of the trade. Did the GM get "good value" in return, etc.
But then we can still look and see how "the trade turned out for each team in the end" and I think that is a different question and injuries can come into play here.
And sure a GM can't control injuries, but some players are more injury prone than others and there is a certain likelihood of injury you always have to expect, and that is no different than trying to predict and control for a player suddenly developing Steve Blass disease, or getting busted for steroids, or deciding to start swinging for the fences, or having anger management issues, or aging much more quickly than expected, etc.
TEX has called up
TEX has called up chirinininos today...
archer has had issues with control to the tune of barely being able to go 5 innings without throwing more than 100 pitches...AAA and especially majors where he's had a couple of 4ip outings. this season in the minors he's only gone over 5ip twice...both 6ip.
archer only lasts 4.2ip today
archer only lasts 4.2ip today...109 pitches.
Rosscup and Burke--gotta
Rosscup and Burke--gotta figure at least one of them makes the 40. Lefties that through like that don't grow on trees. It'd be nice to see Burke developing a bit faster as a pitcher, though, and Rosscup being pushed a bit more.
rosscup may not have
rosscup may not have impeccable control, and injuries have slowed him, but he's recently turned 25 and needs to get out of AA.
his numbers are nice, but it's hard to get excited about them when he's feasting on 21-24 year olds.
i'm a rosscup fan, and i'm ready for him to be challenged.
I wonder what Chad Fox is up
I wonder what Chad Fox is up to these days...
5th round pick Trey Masek out
5th round pick Trey Masek out of Texas Tech tweets that he signed with the Cubs. 10th round pick Godley signed for $35K, more than $100K under slot. Currently BA has Cubs at $22K under slot.
So, how much do we think they
So, how much do we think they can spend on the 1st-rounder before they give up a draft pick then?
I don't know the numbers as
I don't know the numbers as they spent a quite a bit to land the 12th round pick Clifton (allegedly 3rd round money which is 500 to 750K) and anything over $100K counts against the cap.
But Boras represents Bryant and Appel and I doubt he'd let Bryant sign for more than Appel who got $6.35M and Bryant's slot # is $6.7M. So chances are Cubs are getting him under (rumors is around $5.6M). Gray signed for $4.8M which was $800K less than slot as well.
And I have enough faith in TheJedi that they knew Bryant was signable before they picked him and had a good idea at what number.
Thanks to both Rob and AZ!
Thanks to both Rob and AZ!
Soler headed to Daytona's 7
Soler headed to Daytona's 7-day DL...some sort of shin injury.
ugh, only got 4 of 10...quiz
ugh, only got 4 of 10...quiz on baseball rules
I got only 6. Sad considering
I got only 6. Sad considering I'm the commissioner of our local Pony league, and study the rulebook every year.
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rizzo sits tonight.
lovely, put up a post on
lovely, put up a post on potential trade candidates for Feldman and Garza and it ate the bulk of the text much like it does with some of the comments...sigh.
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another announce crew
another announce crew complaining about how long it takes for castro to walk back to the dugout after earning an out at 1st...it was the angels announce crew a couple weeks ago.
cubs up by 3 (all scored with
cubs up by 4 (all scored with 2 outs), top 1st...wainwrong.
ransom and r.sweeney homers.
awesome play @3rd by valbuena
awesome play @3rd by valbuena, bottom 3rd
and Javier Baez has a Grand
and Javier Baez has a Grand Slam tonight in the 7th inning.
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Meh, I messed that up. Mets are in.
Cards and Giants can still tie though.
Kershaw gets hurt by his defense and gave up 2 more runs. Blach has 8 shutout innings.
Mets already won as did Cards.
tomorrow is gonna be helluva fun if Giants hold on. We're all rooting for a 3-way tie I presume.
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.


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Lou's Restaurant, next to the Riviera Theatre, is set up exactly like many other restaurants in buildings of that era, so that you will feel comfortable there even if it's your first time inside.
You enter what was once a long, narrow storefront and find a few tables clustered around front window, a row of comfortable booths along the side and a counter across the room. A door near the back opens into the second dining room, but we chose a booth at the back of the first room that gave us a prime view of the grill.
Because John, Pat, John and I visited Lou's on a weekend day during the period between late breakfast and early lunch, we enjoyed watching the preparation of many kinds of breakfast items, from eggs with bright yellow yolks to pancake batter from a pitcher, as well as sandwiches and sides. There are dinners on the menu, too, with plenty of selections of fish served on Friday nights, very few costing more than $10.
We were in the breakfast mode, although the sandwiches, hoagies, burgers and salads all looked good. We perused the specialty sandwiches – barbecued pork, tuna or patty melt, Reuben or fried fish sandwich, none more than $7, served with a side of salad, soup or potato.
The breakfast selections feature the usuals and beyond, including biscuits and gravy, a Southern dish that is becoming more popular here. The soup of the day ($2.59 for a cup, $2.99 a bowl), ham and cabbage, looked good, but didn't quite go with our preferences for eggs and etc.
When we ordered the homemade hash ($5.49 with two eggs and toast), our quick-moving server paused to warn us. "It's homemade," she said. "It's not the kind that's out of a can. People either love it or they don't like it at all."
We thanked her for the warning, but after sampling Lou's hash, we placed our vote in the "love it" category. It's different, yes, but different good. It starts with mashed potatoes, rather than tiny diced bits. Actual corned beef briskets are cooked, then shredded and mixed with the spuds. The mixture is then cooked to crusty perfection. It was brown, unlike the red people might expect, and delicious. The two eggs served with the hash were over medium, just as ordered.
The short stack of buttermilk pancakes ($3.89) contained two fluffy, good-sized cakes, soft and sweet, nicely browned. An order of home fries on the side ($1.99) was a ridiculous amount of potatoes, all cooked until soft and some made extra crusty from their time in the corner of the grill, then mixed in for maximum flavor.
The croissant sandwich, filled with scrambled eggs, melted cheese and bacon, ham or sausage ($6.39) was too full to pick up, but yielded to the fork. The diced ham in the sandwich was flavorful and the croissant was fresh, flaky and warm from the grill.
The stuffed French toast ($4.49) was made of two slices of bread dipped in egg enclosing a filling of ham and melted cheese. The menu said the bread was spiced with cinnamon, but this was extremely subtle, so the sandwich mostly reminded us of Monte Cristo made with American cheese. It was served piping hot, and delivered plenty of flavor, but looked a bit lonely on the plate.
The dish holding the ridiculous amount of home fries was slid to the center of the table and everyone was happy, which we would guess is a common situation at Lou's.
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While Smith and fellow celebrity finalist Mario Lopez received identical scores on Tuesday night's show, it was Smith's fan base that voted him and professional dance partner Cheryl Burke onto victory.
Smith, 37, beat out the former Saved by the Bell star in the third season of the popular ballroom dance show.
"I am so proud of this trophy and I am proud to share it with Cheryl," Smith told PEOPLE while gold-colored confetti fell from above. "We worked our tails off."
"Emmitt embodied what this competition is all about," season 3 contestant Shanna Moakler said. "He deserved to win. Absolutely."
Runners up Lopez, 33, and partner Karina Smirnoff couldn't hide their disappointment about coming in second place. Tears streamed down Smirnoff's face as she reluctantly talked to reporters and the usually jovial Lopez tried to console her.
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On Thursday, Smith, Lopez and their partners paid a visit to ill children at a Ronald McDonald House in New York City. A still "shocked" Smith said that when he heard his and Burke's names announced, "We had to make sure they weren't playing a trick," he told PEOPLE.
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People seem to forget we're all on same team
In the Jan. 29 letter, "History lesson in order on Second Amendment," the author stated the Second and Fifth Amendments were added to the Constitution to add considerable protection from police entering your home and confiscating your belongings.
Although wrong, I do applaud his attempt at looking at history and being vocal about his beliefs. It makes me proud seeing my fellow Americans getting involved and speaking up for what they believe in. But elementary mistakes like confusing the Fourth Amendment (regulating the right of search and seizure) with the Fifth (provisions concerning prosecution or "self incrimination") make me fear our education system is failing us.
My fellow Americans get focused on small right-wing/left-wing partisan propaganda and forget we're all on the same team. We all live in the United States together. There's a line out the door of people trying, no dying, to get in. Instead of pointing fingers of hate and blame across the aisle, let's start working together. Let's start with our future, the future leaders and lawmakers of this great nation. Then we can sweat the small stuff and point fingers all day.
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You consider yourself a vegetable aficionado, buying Brussels sprouts by the stalk, munching beets of every stripe and crunching roasted kale chips with abandon.
But sometimes cauliflower confounds you.
You drench it with hollandaise or cheese sauce or ignore it completely, invoking Mark Twain's quip, "Cauliflower is nothing more than cabbage with a college education."
Too bad. You're missing out on some good eating.
"I love cooking cauliflower. I think it's multidimensional," says Angelo Sosa, "Top Chef" contestant and author of the new "Flavor Exposed: 100 Global Recipes From Sweet to Salty, Earthy to Spicy" (Kyle Books, $29.95).
"The texture is beautiful, very silky and smooth, so white and so earthy. And that beautiful cauliflower flavor is just magical," he adds. "After you cook it, you get a lot of nutty flavor and nutty aromas coming through."
So how does he coax flavor from cauliflower?
"I definitely would make something like a cauliflower flan or a panna cotta," says Sosa, chef/partner at restaurants Social Eatz and Anejo Tequileria in New York. "If I want more of a Mediterranean or Italian or Moroccan feel, maybe I'd macerate some beautiful golden raisins in some riesling or Japanese vinegar to contrast that."
He'll roast cauliflower or cook it in milk (sometimes soy milk so the nuttiness of both comes through) or turn it into a playful "couscous" by breaking cauliflower into florets, pulsing in a food processor until it breaks down into couscous-like pieces then cooking in a splash of water until just tender and dry. "You could add pine nuts, sliced almonds, dates," Sosa says. Just don't overcook it. "The goal is to retain its color."
And its flavor. "When I think about [cauliflower], I think earthy, but I wouldn't say that it's equivalent to something like coffee, which is extremely earthy. On the other side of the pendulum, it would be in the realm of a parsnip, very light, very earthy, very sweet."
Sosa's attention to flavors (his book tackles sweet, salty, smoky, bitter, sour, spicy, earthy, nutty, umami in all sorts of pairings) was nurtured first in the kitchen of his late Aunt Carmen, then during his work with renowned chefs Alain Ducasse and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. He understands the challenge of combining flavors, especially when a cook wants to amp up the flavor profile of mild vegetables, from cauliflower to carrots.
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Cauliflower and Almond Puree
2 pounds cauliflower, cut into florets
1 � cups whole milk
� to � cup water
1 cup blanched whole almonds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Combine the cauliflower, milk, water and almonds in a large saucepan. Heat to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium. Cover; simmer, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender, 10 minutes.
Carefully transfer mixture to a blender or food processor, working in batches if necessary; puree. Add butter, sugar and salt; blend until very smooth. Reheat if necessary before serving.
Serves 6.
Note: Adapted from chef Angelo Sosa's "Flavor Exposed." He suggests serving it with lamb or any red meat or Middle Eastern flavors. The almonds accentuate the vegetable's nuttiness and "are a beautiful texture and contrast for the puree."
Per serving: 245 calories, 19g fat, 5g saturated fat, 16mg cholesterol, 15g carbohydrates, 8g protein, 369mg sodium, 4g fiber.
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Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add � teaspoon each cumin seeds and yellow mustard seeds. As soon as seeds begin to pop (a few seconds) add 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; a 1-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, finely sliced; about 4 cups cauliflower florets; and 1 to 3 fresh hot green chilies. Stir-fry until cauliflower is lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Add � teaspoon salt, � teaspoon garam masala, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper and freshly ground black pepper to taste; gently toss with the florets. Add � cup water; cover wok and cook, 2 minutes.
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A new study reveals vitamin D supplements and consuming cow's milk are the two most important ingredients that determine how much vitamin D is in a child's body.
Dr. Jonathon Maguire, MD, FRCPC, MSc, pediatrician and researcher at St. Michael's Hospital, assistant professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto and author of the study said those ingredients play a bigger part than skin color and sun exposure.
Vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for a number of illnesses, including asthma, allergies, Rickets and increased incidence of risk factors for cardiovascular problems such as heart attack and stroke.
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Dr. Maguire further states: "Early childhood is a critical stage in human development, so achieving and maintaining optimal vitamin D levels in early childhood may be important to health outcomes in later childhood and adulthood."
In case you're wondering how much milk you should give your children, Dr. Maguire and his research team have the answer:
"We saw that two cups of cow's milk per day was enough to maintain adequate vitamin D levels for most children, while also maintaining iron stores. With additional cow's milk, there was a further reduction in iron stores without greater benefit from vitamin D," said Dr. Maguire.
This new research is published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
Vitamin D can also be obtained by direct sunlight. Sensible sun exposure (usually 5-10 min of exposure of the arms and legs or the hands, arms, and face, 2 or 3 times per week).
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This adventure puts you on your feet, in a train, up in the air, and lastly, on a streetcar, to cover just about every transportation mode. Ride your bike to your nearest MAX station at the start of the adventure to make it a B and 4T!
The Portland Aerial Tram, the most spectacular portion of this Intertwine experience, travels 3,300 linear feet from the ninth floor of the Kohler Pavilion at Oregon Health and Science University's main campus down to the university's Center for Health and Healing at South Waterfront. The three-minute trip travels up to 500 feet above the Lair Hill neighborhood and I-5. Check the tram's website for hours of operation.
For the ultimate Portland multi-modal excursion, buy an all day TriMet ticket; hop on your nearest MAX line and ride to the Washington Park/Zoo exit. Take the elevator 260 feet to the surface and turn toward the Zoo to begin the first leg of the 4T: a moderately strenuous walk on trails. (Bathrooms are at the Zoo; the next ones are at OHSU.) From the Zoo, follow 4T signs and hike downhill until you cross Highway 26 on an overpass, then proceed east to where the Marquam Trail enters the woods. Hike uphill to SW Patton; continue on city streets, following 4T signs, to where the Marquam Trail enters Council Crest Park. Follow an asphalt trail to the city's highest point, Council Crest, at 1,073 feet.
Next proceed downhill, crossing Greenway to Fairmount, where you will have to decide if you want to take the 1.25-hour peaceful but challenging forest trail: 2.2 miles, 300 feet up and 700 down; or the 0.5-hour urban shortcut: 1.6 miles on city streets without sidewalks, 0 feet up and 400 feet down. Once at the OHSU campus, follow 4T signs along the sidewalk, continuing downhill to the tram entrance. Bathrooms are at the east end of the Kohler Pavilion at the tram. Seniors reportedly get a great price at the coffee bar. There is no charge for riding the tram down, but one must buy a round trip ticket to ride up.
On the peaceful, quiet tram ride over houses of Lair Hill, Cascade peaks almost speak to you if the day is clear, and the city lies below. When you land at Gibbs and Bond streets, get on the trolley (Portland Streetcar). One is usually waiting. Take it back to the MAX or your bus line. You will need your all day TriMet ticket for the trolley, as TriMet's Free Rail Zone (formerly Fareless Square) does not begin until a couple of stops toward downtown.
Near the Central Library, at 810 SW 10th Avenue, disembark from the trolley; here you'll find many restaurants.
Dogs are not allowed on the train, trolley or tram unless they are service dogs.
Check out the 4T website for more tips on doing the trek.
Read about Don Baack and the group that created the 4T, SWTrails, in this interesting article from Portland Monthly.
4T Trail with my son Patrick
This last Friday (Feb 3, 2011) was beautiful, and as I had the day off of work since my son did not have school, we decided to get outside. We did the 4T Trail, but instead of taking the streetcar from South Waterfront into downtown, we walked along the Willamette River til about Hawthorne Blvd., then cut in to attend the Intertwine Alliance Summit before hopping on a bus to get home.
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May 31, 2013 - Amy Hanna-Eckenrode
We've come a long way educating the public about the dangers of leaving pets and small children in cars during warm/hot weather, but, sadly, we have a long way to go.
I accept the fact now - however impossible it is to still believe - that there are people who just simply do not know that the interior of a car can get so hot, so quickly it can kill a child or animal in minutes.
As the chart (attached) shows, it doesn't take long for inside temperatures to top the 100-degree mark, even when outside temperatures seem moderate. The consequences of being left in a hot car can be life threatening for a dog:
Dogs cool themselves by panting and by releasing heat through their paws. They do not perspire through their skin like people. On warm days the air and upholstery in your vehicle heats up to high temperatures making it impossible for pets to cool themselves. A dog's normal body temperature is between 101 to 102.5 degrees; a dog can only withstand a high body temperature for a short time before suffering nerve damage, heart problems, liver damage, brain damage or even death. (via National Mill Dog Rescue)
This excellent post on the ASPCA site (aspca.org) offers advice on what you can do if you see a dog in a hot car.
There is no need to 'walk away' if you encounter this situation. There ARE things you can do even if you are not as bold as my cousin who once broke a car window to rescue a husky mix near death. A vet tech, she immediately recognized the signs of distress and chose to take action at that moment. She broke the window with a new pan she had just purchased, got the dog out and began to administer emergency care. The dog survived after a long recovery period and did end up suffering long-term internal organ damage. The owner, who returned after the dog was revived reacted with anger over her broken window – not that she had almost suffocated her dog. My cousin, not naming any names, Cyndee, worked with the local police who did unfortunately have to confiscate her brand new pan.. They also told the irate lady that she was welcome to press charges but that the replacement of her broken window was probably going to cost a lot less than cruelty charges.
You don't have to be as forward as Cyndee (although, I adore her and love this story <3) . . at the VERY least take the car information down and ask the store to try and page the owner. Never hesitate to call your animal enforcement officer (find the number now and put it in your cell phone) – or, the local police. Yes, it's that critical of a situation. You are witnessing a living, breathing being suffocate to death right before your eyes.
Knowing you saved a life is worth getting yelled at by an embarrassed or irate owner who feels that you're telling them how to parent or care for their dog. People who yell or become irate are simply reacting because they are either embarrassed or sadly, truly don't know the seriousness of their actions.
If it comes down to it, you can even call 911, who can dispatch a local officer or animal enforcement.
Because I've encountered more people, especially senior citizens who love traveling with their furry companions but do not know how fatal their actions can be, I have chosen to print out and carry small reminder cards in my car that I can give to the person or place on their windshield. I know these people cherish their companions and would never want to do anything intentionally to hurt them. You may be educating a person for the very first time about the dangers of leaving their beloved pet in a hot car.
Feel free to contact me to send you the the card I use and print out a supply and carry them with you or contact me at email@example.com and I'd be happy to send you a packet. -- OR visit my facebook or twitter page: "Have Dog Will Blog" and print out the flyer from there!
Remember, 10 minutes can mean disaster. Step up to the plate <3


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President Barack Obama aptly began his second inaugural speech by invoking the opening lines of our nations opening document. As he explained:
What makes us exceptional what makes us American is our allegiance to an idea, articulated in a declaration made more than two centuries ago:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
A few minutes later, the president fairly pointed out:
But we have always understood that when times change, so must we; that fidelity to our founding principles requires new responses to new challenges; that preserving our individual freedoms ultimately requires collective action.
Near the end of the speech, he blended his theme of Americas lofty ideals with this practical reminder:
Being true to our founding documents does not require us to agree on every contour of life; it does not mean we will all define liberty in exactly the same way, or follow the same precise path to happiness. Progress does not compel us to settle centuries-long debates about the role of government for all time but it does require us to act in our time.
Therein, of course, lies the test of this or any other time: What decisions are required of our leadership as the centuries-long debates about the role of government continues.
More specifically for our time: When and how is the U.S. government going to get its fiscal act together?
The president did mention some other issues Monday, including climate change, foreign policy, pay equity, gay rights and the need to strengthen the middle class.
But this line seemed a worthy acknowledgement of what should be the overriding issue Americas endangered bottom line: We must make the hard choices to reduce the cost of health care and the size of our deficit.
Unfortunately, the president also said: The commitments we make to each other through Medicare, and Medicaid, and Social Security these things do not sap our initiative; they strengthen us.
Actually, those demographically threatened entitlement programs are being progressively weakened as is our nation by our persisting failure to fundamentally overhaul them. The president and his party have repeatedly resisted the hard choices needed for that task despite his own bipartisan debt commissions recommendation that those overdue decisions must be made.
Instead, President Obama pushed what amounts to a huge new entitlement program the misnamed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act through Congress in 2010 without a single Republican vote.
Yes, Mr. Obama inherited an economy in freefall four years ago, largely due to the 2008 mortgage-industry meltdown. But he has now presided over four straight trillion-dollar-plus deficits and has rejected GOP initiatives for significant spending reductions and entitlement reform.
Indeed, he scored another political victory in the year-ending fiscal cliff drama by postponing spending cuts beyond any reasonable expectation that they will ever he carried out. He has now apparently scored another triumph for unrestrained spending on the debt-ceiling deadline that looms at the end of next month, with GOP House leaders backing off from their threat to not raise the limit without major budget cuts.
This is the same president who said, in his 2008 inaugural speech: Our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions that time has surely passed.
Maybe Mr. Obama, knowing he doesnt have to run again, will finally make some of those unpleasant decisions. After all, Mondays speech did include this timely history lesson about Americans traditional awareness of Washingtons limits:
Through it all, we have never relinquished our skepticism of central authority, nor have we succumbed to the fiction that all societys ills can be cured through government alone. Our celebration of initiative and enterprise; our insistence on hard work and personal responsibility, are constants in our character.
And during his closing, the president presented this challenge: Decisions are upon us, and we cannot afford delay. We cannot mistake absolutism for principle, or substitute spectacle for politics, or treat name-calling as reasoned debate. We must act, knowing that our work will be imperfect.
Meanwhile, all Americans must hope that in President Obamas final term, he and other elected officials from both parties will be more willing to make the hard choices required to restore our nations fiscal viability.
Otherwise, our ongoing pursuit of happiness is going to become an increasingly difficult chase.


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PB&J - Let's Be ComposersChatham Baroque's Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions are designed for preschool children and their accompanying adults. Based on a model developed by the Linton Chamber Music Series in Cincinnati, PB&J is hosted by certified Kindermusik teacher Lynda Wingerd, and encourages young children to become active and enthusiastic listeners through music, dance and games. Chatham Baroque performs live, often with guest artists.11/23/201311/23 - 10:00 am11/23 - 11:30 amLocation: McClintic Hall, Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Joshua RedmanJoshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz saxophonists to emerged in the 90s. Redman has recorded and performed with musicians such as Ray Brown, Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, The Dave Matthews Band, Jack DeJohnette, Herbie Hancock, Yo Yo Ma, The Rolling Stones, and many more.11/23/201311/23 - 9:30 pm1815 Metropolitan St, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Freya String Quartet presents Snapshots - Album PreviewThe Freya String Quartet performs a sneak peek of their first album, Snapshots, featuring commissioned works by Richard and Sean Neukom. Each short character piece recalls familiar musical and dance forms presented in a new light. Since its inception in 2009, FSQ has presented over 60 educational and concert programs to a wide variety of audiences across multiple genres.11/23/2013 - 11/24/201311/23 - 8:00 pm11/24 - 2:00 pmLocation: Bricolage, 937 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Concierto de AranjuezEnsemble Ripieno (Federico Garcia, music director) welcomes Mexican guitarist Dieter Hennings in Joaquin Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, a gem of the guitar repertory from 1939. Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for 4 solo winds and orchestra, a popular piece whose wind writing is only surpassed by Mozart's later Gran Partita, will feature Pittsburgh's REED III trio and Jaclyn Perez, horn. 11/23/2013Time: 8:00 pmLocation: Charity Randall Theater, Stephen Foster Memorial, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Johnstown Organ RecitalDr. Ann Labounsky, Professor of Music and Chair of Organ and Sacred Music at Duquesne University and Dean of the Pittsburgh Chapter, American Guild of Organists, plays a program of German and French music -- from Bach, Mendelssohn, Vierne, and Langlais -- plus an improvisation on submitted themes.11/23/2013Time: 7:30pmFirst Presbyterian Church, 309 Lincoln St., Johnstown, PAwebsite | map
Inclined to Sing Fall ConcertInclined to Sing and The Apprentice Choir, the children's choruses of the Johnstown Symphony, present their fall concert -- a program of Renaissance to contemporary music for treble voices, including "Velvet Shoes" by Randall Thompson, "Sound the Trumpet" by Henry Purcell, and some holiday classics.11/23/2013Time: 11amLocation: Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 1000 Scalp Ave., Johnstownwebsite
Community Sing with Ysaye BarnwellYsaye Barnwell, a member of Sweet Honey in the Rock from 1979 until her retirement this year, describes a community sing as "an opportunity for anyone who wants to sing with other people to come and do just that. You don't have to read music or have any musical training. I sing to the group and the group sings back. We begin in a fun, easy way and in two hours we become a choir of uncommon voices singing with great joy in 4 to 8 part harmony, and as many rhythms, and raising the roof."11/23/2013Time: 7:00 pmEast Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Heinz Memorial Chapel 75th AnniversaryGroup renewal of wedding vows at 4:30, presided over by the Honorable Max Baer, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. At 8:00 pm, Heinz Chapel's resident ensemble, OvreArts, presents a concert of new works composed for this occasion. Free, but pre-registration is suggested. Details online.11/23/2013Time: 4:30 pmHeinz Chapel, University of Pgh, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
CMU Contemporary Music Ensemble concertDaniel Nesta Curtis, director11/23/2013Time: 8pmLocation: Kresge Theatre
WIP Choreography ProjectWIP (Works in Progress) is a project that allow choreographers to hone their craft in an open and encouraging enviroment. WIP will feature all new works in an intimate setting.11/23/201311/23 - 9:00 pm11/23 - 6:00 pmLocation: Pittsburgh Dance Center, 4765 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
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It had to feel pretty good to have Colin Firth agree to make your movie while he was still considering the perfect place on the mantel to put his Oscar.
That is how it went for Vertebra Film Production, a little movie company whose managing partners are a pair of Buffalo doctors. Andrew and Helen Cappuccino also have six children and are fairly busy "back home," on staff at Roswell Park and UB, running an orthopedic surgery practice and working for the Buffalo Bills, doing things like helping players with devastating spinal cord injuries walk again.
Their movie, "Arthur Newman," has Firth in the title role, starring alongside Emily Blunt and Anne Heche. It is Vertebra's first major feature, and it opens today in Buffalo.
"The actors really liked the script," said Helen Cappuccino, explaining how they were able to attract such big-name stars for a small independent film. "It was the first thing Firth signed onto since he got the Academy Award" for best actor in "The King's Speech" in 2011.
Their young company's production team includes son Mac Cappuccino, who went to Canisius High School and New York University (major: Italian) and said he knew early on that he wanted to work in film. He spent half his senior year at Canisius assisting on a movie called "The Living Wake," which starred a then-obscure young actor named Jesse Eisenberg ("The Social Network").
Mac now lives in New York City but also spends time in California for the company and seems to get a kick out of working with his parents.
"I think we make a pretty good team," Mac said by phone from Los Angeles. "It helps to have a moderating influence on – let's call it my youthful energy. My mother, in addition to being a great doctor, has great business acumen.
"I can bring film knowledge and skill, and my mother – she is so able when working with" entertainment people.
Chalk it up to her bedside manner. Helen Cappuccino is a surgical oncologist at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and an assistant professor of surgery at the University at Buffalo. How does she fit filmmaking into that schedule?
She notes that her job at Roswell Park is part-time.
"In my type of medicine, there's not a lot of emergencies," she added, "and, of course, I am tethered to my phone and always available."
The parent Cappuccinos are credited among the executive producers for "Arthur Newman," and their son is one of the producers, although Andrew Cappuccino is far less hands-on than his wife and son; he was not able to join them to be interviewed.
"My husband is first and foremost a physician," Helen Cappuccino said. "When it comes to vetting projects, we discuss the bigger issues together. Otherwise, he's completely consumed with the work he does, with his surgery, developing medical devices and working with the Buffalo Bills."
That sports connection, along with another of the couple's passions, charitable work, led them into the movie business.
Andrew Cappuccino landed in the limelight in September 2007 when Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury in a home game against the Denver Broncos. Part of the team's medical staff, Cappuccino was Everett's attending surgeon. Though at first it was feared Everett would be permanently paralyzed, the player eventually regained movement in his limbs and now lives, walks and plays with his children in his home near Houston.
After his recovery, Everett and Andrew Cappuccino were among those invited to appear at a fundraiser in Texas for "Beyond the Lights," a charitable organization sponsored by the crew of the TV show "Friday Night Lights." The group was created to assist those who have suffered paralyzing injuries, inspired by a storyline in the show about an injured player.
While in Texas, Helen Cappuccino said, they became friends with people involved in the television show and, with their friends' guidance, began exploring show business themselves.
The Cappuccinos formed Vertebra Film Production – a name that reflects Andrew Cappuccino's specialty and also, perhaps, the idea that it takes a little backbone to try to make a go of it in movies.
So far, so good. "Arthur Newman" and another of their films, "Aftershock," which they describe as a horror-thriller, were accepted at last year's Toronto International Film Festival. Helen Cappuccino said the Weinstein Company, owned by Bob Weinstein and his brother Harvey, who spent his early years in Buffalo producing concerts, will be the distributor for "Aftershock" and a second horror film they have made.
"Our experience working with them was easier than I expected," she said.
"I would say nobody does genre distribution better than Bob Weinstein," Mac added.
And without distribution, moviemaking is nothing more than a hobby.
Mac, who has been asked before what it is, exactly, that a producer does, explained:
"The best answer I've come up with to date: The idea of a producer is ultimately facilitating the delivery of an agreed-upon product – creatively, physically, financially."
That means finding the director (for "Arthur Newman," it is Dante Ariola), the cinematographer, often the cast and everyone else.
"In the 'indie' world," Mac said, "it also is up to the producer to find the material – the script – himself and also to find the distributor."
As for the executive producers, like his parents, the level of involvement varies widely.
"It can be: (1) Someone who writes a check, or (2) someone who brings credibility to a project, but he's not there day to day, or (3) a combination of those two, plus someone who arranges the distribution and the marketing."
For "Arthur Newman," both said, director Ariola was closely involved with courting Firth and Blunt for the two lead parts, that of a burned-out, divorced midlevel manager who fakes his death to assume a new identity and of a light-fingered young woman running away from a life that has nothing for her. With the film set in the Southeast United States, both British actors had to speak with Americanized accents. "The 'ar' in Arthur is one of the hardest sounds to produce when you have a British accent," Helen Cappuccino said. And Firth, who has just taken on the name that will make him "a new man," has to say it a lot.
Reviews for the movie swing from good to not so good, with most landing in the comfortable middle, praising the cast and production, if not the low-key story of this unlikely road trip.
"It seems like it's getting a lot of different opinions," Helen Cappuccino said. "It deals with a lot of mature ideas and themes, and it seems like some people get it, and others don't."
The movie's local opening was pushed back a week, which mean she won't be able to be there for its first screening, she said. She'll be back in her own real-life role, as doctor and teacher, speaking to a small group in the Honors College at UB. "I was one of its first graduates, and this has been on my calendar for months," she said. "I can't miss it."
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1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
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Dr. Peng Feng is a Professor in the Department of Art Studies and the Deputy Director of the Center for Aesthetics & Aesthetics Education at Peking University, Beijing. He received training in Philosophy with a focus on traditional Chinese aesthetics. Today, he is regarded as one of the most important curators working in China.
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An honest admission by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) some years ago recognized that the development of effective cancer therapeutics has been comparatively sluggish for many decades now—compared, say, to the meaningful advances against heart disease, stroke, and infectious disease. The U.S. continues to experience, as it has for the past 50 years, almost 200 cancer deaths per 100,000 citizens annually. Thus each year, of every 500 to 600 Americans, 1 dies of cancer.
In order to improve results, NCI launched a novel program that brings together physical scientists and cancer biologists to uncover breakthrough approaches. This new research paradigm scrutinizes in yet more exquisite detail the specifics of the tumor process within cancer-ridden patients. This approach, however, simply continues the ineffective strategy of the past. One might view it as just another attempt to close the barn door after the horse is gone.
An effective protection against cancer that the NCI should be investigating is our own immune systems. Evidence is mounting that the immune system is the most powerful defender against cancer. We know that from the time of fetal growth, billions of cells are multiplying constantly, and we also know that the copy success rate for the genome is not 100% perfect. Add that to the impairments from a variety of environmental assaults, and it totals up to a considerable number of chromosomal errors each day, week, and year. If mammals hadn't developed a marvelous defense mechanism to handle such carcinogenic defective cells over the past 500 million years of Darwinian survival, we wouldn't be around today.
We also know that medical treatments that interfere with immune system functions have led to a high risk of new cancer formation over and over again. And we know, too, that as we age, every passing decade brings a somewhat less effective immune system concurrent with further increments in cancer deaths.
Much information has been collected on how to safely strengthen one's immune system (although this is far from common knowledge). Everything points to our endorphins and metenkephalin as being the major beneficial regulators of the immune system.
Ian Zagon, Ph.D., distinguished professor of neural and behavioral sciences at Pennsylvania State University, a long-time researcher into endorphins and metenkephalin, has found that low-dose naltrexone (LDN) will reliably upregulate a weakened immune system as a result of doubling or tripling the levels of endorphins and metenkephalin.
Many of his research articles have demonstrated the efficacy of both metenkephalin and LDN in mitigating the progression of a variety of human cancer growths in nude mice.
Burton Berkson, M.D., Ph.D., of the Integrative Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, has published three separate articles in Integrative Cancer Therapies that report details on some of his patients with advanced cancers (either pancreatic cancer or B-cell lymphoma) who, treated with LDN (and in most cases with alpha-lipoic acid), are now apparently cancer free. He often sees patients in his practice who previously have been advised to choose palliative care. He estimates that the remission rate for that group is roughly 50%.
LDN has proven of no interest to any pharmaceutical company because naltrexone has been off patent for many years. But LDN, as an off-label Rx, is easily available from experienced compounding pharmacies, is inexpensive, has virtually no significant side effects, has no toxicity, and is generally compatible with all other medications save for those containing narcotics.
LDN is not alone among available anticancer therapies that are quite unknown to Western medicine because they are essentially unprofitable to big pharma. These fall into one of two groups—either original patent rights have long passed or they are simply a natural substance within our normal human chemistry and can't be patented.
David Gluck, M.D. ([email protected]), is the editor of the Low Dose Naltrexone website.
David Gluck, M.D. ([email protected]), is the editor of the Low Dose Naltrexone website.
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