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Our Long National Nightmare Is Over
20-year old who hits .294 with 42 extra base hits in the Carolina League is something, but what is the real question. Only average defensively and not a speedster on the bases. His 36-82 BB-K ratio is a bit of concern as well. A little guy who doesn't have a projectable frame. If he turns those doubles into homers at a higher level he may become a better prospect, but right now it's hard to project him as more than a lower Division second baseman. He's a baseball rat who continues to beat the odds, so don't bet against him.* Perez is 24 years old. He was signed as a 17-year-old out of the Dominican in 1999 and has started throughout his time in the minors, which means he has logged nearly 400 professional innings. Lat year at Delmarva (A) he went 11-8, 4.28. In 151 1/3 innings he struck out 146 (8.7 K/9) and walked 61 (3.6 BB/9). He's #36 at Orioles Hangout:
Started off the year like gangbusters. Went 4-4 with a decent 3.08 ERA with 72 strikeouts and 26 walks in 70 innings pitched through his first 13 starts. Lost his command a bit after that stretch and even worse, started to get hit like Mike Timlin in a save situation. Ended up with career highs in just about every category but allowed Sally League batters to hit .280 off him. With less then overwhelming stuff, and at 23-years old, Perez will need to prove more next year at Frederick.At this point I would have been happy with a bag of used baseballs and a cheeseburger (As long as it was from In N' Out) in exchange for Patterson. Yes, he had five tools, but he misplaced his toolbox in 2003 and even a trip to Iowa last year couldn't help him find it. David Appleman at Hardball Times put into graphic terms what we all knew, which was that Patterson had a really bad year last year. Can he bounce back? Maybe. But it's not like he's a green youngster who is still learning how to play baseball. He's 26 years old, an age at which most players have figured out what works for them and what doesn't. Even more damning is the fact that he has over 2,300 major league plate appearances. That's nearly four full seasons, and it's more than (for example) Mark Bellhorn, Luis Rivas or Robert Fick. Again, he's not someone who has spent only a little bit of time in the majors and it still feeling his way. He's a guy who came up, got established, had some success, and has now settled into a specific style of play that leads to occasional power, guesswork swings, and very low on-base percentage. I didn't want the Cubs to even tender Patterson, so the fact that they're going to not only avoid paying him the millions of dollars he'd get in arbitration (or a new contract), but also get someone (anyone) in exchange for him, makes me happy. Vaya con Dios, Coreylito. May you rediscover the joy of occasionally taking a pitch. If you end up turning things around in Baltimore, I'll be in the front row cheering for you, but I haven't bought any tickets to Camden Yards yet. PS - Bonus points to whoever remembers the last time I used this headline (no peeking in the archives).
I'll just post it over
I'll just post it over here...
They have Britton listed at #17 on their list, reliever and here's their scouting report..
No one in the organization had a more dominate season then this 22-year old did at Frederick this year. Amazingly ended up tenth in the Carolina League in strikeouts despite not starting one game all year. A strike thrower who varies the speed on his fastball between 90 and 94 MPH and compliments it with a tight late breaking curveball and a developing changeup. Held Carolina batters to a .175 average. Broke the Keys single season strikeout record for a reliever.
Listed by BA. com as having the best control of any Orioles pitcher
Bass didn't make the Orioles Hangout Top 40 list but BA.com has him ranked as the best infield arm in the organization.
Looks pretty awful with the bat, Britton looks pretty good though
Who knows if that site is correct, but they did claim 2 O's prospects while the major newspapers sounded like it was only one, so maybe they know something over there.
If it turns out to be correct, it's my new favorite site. :)
If it does turn out to be
If it does turn out to be those 2 guys, I'll move that info up to the post and see what else I can scour.
I'm going to go with the
I'm going to go with the canning of Baylor.
From ESPN: The Baltimore
From ESPN:
The Baltimore Orioles acquired outfielder Corey Patterson from the Chicago Cubs on Monday for shortstop Nate Spears and left-hander Carlos Perez.
ESPN says the guys are Nate
ESPN says the guys are Nate Spears and left-hander Carlos Perez
Baltimore radio is reporting
Baltimore radio is reporting it to be Nate Spears, 2B, and Carlos Perez. Spears is a genuine player, about 2 years from a productive career as a utility IF with decent pop. I don't know about Carlos Perez, a pitcher.
Someone on BCB says they
Someone on BCB says they heard Nate Spears and Carlos Perez on WSCR. Can anyone confirm?
Spears is ranked 14th on Orioles Hangout list
20-year old who hits .294 with 42 extra base hits in the Carolina League is something, but what is the real question. Only average defensively and not a speedster on the bases. His 36-82 BB-K ratio is a bit of concern as well. A little guy who doesn't have a projectable frame. If he turns those doubles into homers at a higher level he may become a better prospect, but right now it's hard to project him as more than a lower Division second baseman. He's a baseball rat who continues to beat the odds, so don't bet against him.
Perez is 36th
Started off the year like gangbusters. Went 4-4 with a decent 3.08 ERA with 72 strikeouts and 26 walks in 70 innings pitched through his first 13 starts. Lost his command a bit after that stretch and even worse, started to get hit like Mike Timlin in a save situation. Ended up with career highs in just about every category but allowed Sally League batters to hit .280 off him. With less then overwhelming stuff, and at 23-years old, Perez will need to prove more next year at Frederick.
Neither show up in BA.com's last report
last headline i would guess
last headline i would guess was DFAing macias, but that's too recent/too easy
trading todd hundley? that's probably not recent enough.
baylor's a good pick.
Yes, the AP logs are also
Yes, the AP logs are also reporting that it's Spears and Carlos Perez.
On the headline...Sosa?
On the headline...Sosa?
My headline guess is the
My headline guess is the trading of Sammy Sosa.
Sosa seems too recent, but
Sosa seems too recent, but thats all I got on the headline guess.
I did, in fact, use it after
I did, in fact, use it after Hundley was traded, but not as the headline.
I don't know when you last
I don't know when you last used the headline. Thought it might come in handy this weekend but apparently Cheney checked out of the hospital and returned to his secret home six miles beneath the earth's surface.
Sorry. Was that too political? Even Republican friends I know think he's a little like Kurtz in 'Heart of Darkness'.
This is sickening. They gave
This is sickening. They gave him away for nothing. I can't believe there wasn't a better trade out there. We received more when we were dumping crap guys like Fassero and others at trade dealines. To trade a potential 5 tool guy ( I know all his problems)for junk is stupid.
actually I rescind my
actually I rescind my guess...Hawkins?
That's a good one Rob. I
That's a good one Rob. I think you could be right with Hawkins.
That is the best trade they
That is the best trade they could get for Patterson TJ. No one wants to give up anything of value for a $3 million .215 hitter.
With my entry in, I
With my entry in, I peeked...
This is a tough one...
the cubs gave 3.5m of corey
the cubs gave 3.5m of corey away...that's not exactly nothing.
looks like some multi-year deals should be coming for some cubs pitchers soon.
This was not a trade, this
This was not a trade, this was a salary dump of a position player the Cubs had planned to build championship teams around.
An unmitigated disaster and a testimony to what some would call lovably inept management unrivaled in the history of sports.
But lately it ain't loveable.
*hint to question - He was
*hint to question - He was the harbinger of things to come......
We were going to build a
We were going to build a championship team around Corey? Where, in little league?
its not fair or feasable to
its not fair or feasable to lump a cause/effect on a 25-man team involving just 2 players...nonetheless...
patterson's "savings" just made up nearly 100% (if not 100%, itself) into m.prior's expected raise vs. staying with his contract.
its not a fair way to look at it, but its a realistic look at it.
along with the other money sitting around more than 1 multi-year could be coming down the pipe...prior/zambrano...maybe lee.
two words: Lou Brock
two words: Lou Brock
"An unmitigated disaster and
"An unmitigated disaster and a testimony to what some would call lovably inept management unrivaled in the history of sports."
I'm not sure of your point. Was it inept that the Cub brasss overvalued him or did the organization somehow turn a potential Willie Mays into the spent shell of a man we saw last year?
Personally, I just don't think the guy was ever very good.
headline used at the end of
headline used at the end of the (8?9?multi)-game losing streak which included the atlanta trip in 2005. (ended in florida). my virtual 5 cents has been tossed into the virtual kitty.
This was not a trade, this
This was not a trade, this was a salary dump of a position player the Cubs had planned to build championship teams around.
Of course, if that was true the Cubs would have simply non-tendered him, dumping his salary, instead of offering arbitration and later trading him for 2 prospects.
"We were going to build a
"We were going to build a championship team around Corey?
Posted by: MikeC"
That was the plan, wasn't it?
Obviously, like most Cubs plans it didn't work out as expected.
"two words: Lou Brock" Two
"two words: Lou Brock"
Two more words: Byron Browne
Yeah, true CubsWin. But
Yeah, true CubsWin.
But don't the Cubs have to have a plan in the first place?
Hey, if Jim Hendry can
Hey, if Jim Hendry can honestly say that the money saved on Patterson will now be spent extending Z, I will stand and cheer. But this looks more like a give-up, a Juan Cruz-for-Andy Pratt trade.
Shoot, I'd have rather they traded Corey to the Nats for Brendan Harris, which I am positive was considered and maybe even floated, but the Cubs apparently were not even thinking about receiving major-league level talent back. A shame.
Hey, if Jim Hendry can
Hey, if Jim Hendry can honestly say that the money saved on Patterson will now be spent extending Z, I will stand and cheer. But this looks more like a give-up, a Juan Cruz-for-Andy Pratt trade.
Shoot, I'd have rather they traded Corey to the Nats for Brendan Harris, which I am positive was considered and maybe even floated, but the Cubs apparently were not even thinking about receiving major-league level talent back. A shame.
I thought it was the DFAing
I thought it was the DFAing of Jose Macias.
Better this than Patterson
Better this than Patterson and Williams for Soriano.
"I'd have rather they traded
"I'd have rather they traded Corey to the Nats for Brendan Harris, which I am positive was considered and maybe even floated"
What do the Cubs want with Brendan Harris (again)? Last year was his third run through AAA and he put up the worst numbers of his minor-league career.
Spears and Perez are unknown quantities. At first glance, they aren't future stars, but neither is Patterson. You can never have too many left-handed pitchers, and even if Spears ends up being nothing but an organizational guy, I'll be happy with this trade.
BTW, the last time I used
The harbinger of things to
The harbinger of things to come.....Lenny F. Harris.
Of course it was a salary
Of course it was a salary dump. Those who have eyes can see it. Those who are blind cannot.
The Cubs offered CP arb and kept him around because they thought he could be packaged up as part of a trade for someone like Rafael Furcal or Miguel Tejada etcetera, etcetera. He was a trading chip. But nobody was interested and by the end of last week all that was history --- Now he's history.
The two "prospects" we got in return don't look like names anyone will need to remember.
But of course, maybe Hendry is merely setting up the notoriously reticent owner of the Orioles for a future Tejada deal by letting him think he got the better of the Cubs in this one.
The DFA-ing of Lenny Harris,
The DFA-ing of Lenny Harris, right?
Gee Ruz, just guessing, but
Gee Ruz, just guessing, but maybe the last time you used the headline was when Sammy was traded to BALT?
Someone who really thinks
Someone who really thinks the Korey could have helped fetched a player like Tejada (or furcal, who can't be traded) and thinks the Cubs should or could have gotten more than 2 mid level for him is calling someone else "blind."
That's rich.
So that's what....three Cub
So that's what....three Cub outfielders becoming Orioles in two years? If I were Juan Pierre, Matt Murton, or Jacque Jones, I'd be looking up real estate prices in Baltimore....
What the HELL do we need a
What the HELL do we need a shortstop for? Unless we are about to make another trade with the Orioles and send Ronny to them for Miggy (other considerations involved as well) JUST DAY DREAMING HERE. By no means was this post meant to be a real prediction.
Ruz, et. al.: Thank you for
Ruz, et. al.:
Thank you for your up-to-date postings.
I am trusting that you will keep us posted to all the goings-on with respect to the Q & A sessions with Cubs Management?
well if you're a middle
well if you're a middle infielder in Baltimore, start scoping out property in Chicago, or at the very least Iowa. Paging Brian Roberts and Miggy!!!
TBone What a pleasnt
What a pleasnt suprise! I didnt expect to find a Joseph Conrad quote when I logged onto TCR today. Can you imagine Brando as the VP?
Aren't these the same guys
Aren't these the same guys we got for Sosa?
Mike Fontenot (2B) #7 prospect in Orioles system
Dave Crouthers (SS) #10 prospect in Orioles system
Nate Spears (SS) #14 prospect in Orioles system
Carlos Perez (LP) #36 prospect in Orioles system
The O's system stinks.
Did anyone check to see if
Did anyone check to see if Spears or Perez is actually retired from baseball (speaking of Crouthers)?
Correction, Crouthers is a
Correction, Crouthers is a right handed pitcher.
Can someone give me some insight on Mike Fontenot. Is he going to be in spring training, and if not, why did he fall so far off the radar?
The rankings for Spears and
The rankings for Spears and Perez are not from BA.com, so it's not a direct comparision, fwiw. But neither new guy was in BA's top 10.
I assume neither of these
I assume neither of these guys were on their 40-man roster, right, just like the PTBNL from BOST? So at least that opens up another 40-man spot for Hendry to fill it with Grissom. WOO!!!!
As long as eating any salary wasn't invloved, I can live with this deal. Korey has worn out his welcome and the fans would of booed him from his first AB.
Just add Korey to the long recent list of flame out position prospects the Cubs have churned out (Hill, Choi, Dubois). Unfortunately Korey was looked at as the can't miss of the group...
TBone "What a pleasnt
"What a pleasnt suprise! I didnt expect to find a Joseph Conrad quote when I logged onto TCR today. Can you imagine Brando as the VP?"
Da Krone
After this guy, anything's possible.
As for Conrad: If we were to look at "The Heart of Darkness" as a metaphor for our team, might the image from the book of the ships firing their cannons futily into the jungle represent the impossibility of our quest for a trip to the World Series?
And what does 'The Secret Agent' tell us about Cub failures in the free agent market?
actually, the equally
actually, the equally important news is:
Indians signed outfielder Todd Hollandsworth to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Even if you think there was
Even if you think there was no way Patterson could ever appear in a Cubs uniform again, it is ridiculous that this is all the Cubs could get for him. How could the guy who got Williams for Hawkins and Grudz./Karros for Hundley manage to get only two non-prospects for Patterson?
I think Hendry is worrying too much about appearing active and feeling like he has to dump guys the media and fans have turned on. If this was all the Cubs could get, they would have been better off platooning Patterson in right with a lefty-masher, which could have avoided the ridiculous Jacque Jones contract and would have given Patterson a chance to improve a little and get some trade value.
Next will be dumping Walker for a similar non-return.
TBONE - Two More Words (X3):
TBONE - Two More Words (X3): Bruce Keishnik, Brant Brown, Bobby Hill
Lou Brock? HAH!!
CWTP- Let's not forget that Cubs management/scouts were not the only ones who had C-Pat as a can't-miss prospect. ALL of the major scouting authorities, as far as I am aware, had him pegged as the "five-tool superhero". As Rob (I think) so elequently put - this was great 'til he lost his tool box. Personally, he seems nice enough and I wish him well. I really do wish him well in the AL. However, remembering the many times in 2004, & 2005 I had placed my head in my hands in the Upper Deck, because he struck out in a key situation, I'd now just say, "Don't let the door hit you on the way out." How much more potential is there in a stubborn 26 year old player? He refused to play Winter ball, as well! Good riddance...
"Even if you think there was
"Even if you think there was no way Patterson could ever appear in a Cubs uniform again, it is ridiculous that this is all the Cubs could get for him."
ordinarily you could play by these rules, but its not the case.
corey's gonna make 3+m bucks...and that's a lot of money.
this is a guy who the O's dont even have a place for...he's gonna have to fight for a starting role.
at this point the cubs are trading away an "interesting" 3-4m bench OF'r who dont have a RF'r arm. you're just not gonna get much for him.
its not much to get excited about. its situational as hell and its pretty much about a guy who's gonna get 2m more than he's worth this year. he just has no place on this club as long as hairston/mabry are here.
When I wasexcited about
When I wasexcited about Corey a few years ago, a friend of mine said, "I have two words for you, Ty Griffin". I have already heard from him today and I am eating my hat.
I would guess that the
I would guess that the original plan was to have corey clear waivers and play in Iowa this summer, after seemingly nobody was interested in him. However the interest in him over the last week forced Hendry into making the best possible deal he felt that he could. This spears kid could be ok, to me he sounds alot like a young Todd Walker. maybe we will get lucky and he will turn into a mute todd walker
patterson the player is
patterson the player is worth more...but patterson the player making 3-4m bucks guarenteed just isnt that attractive of a gamble to a lot of team. that's pretty understandable.
his risk/reward value breaks a million or 2 below what he'll make to a lotta clubs i'd imagine.
if he has a great season this year he wont get any cheaper and has no real history to make any club feel comfortable dealing with him in 07.
and I am eating my
and I am eating my hat.
How appropriate if that hat is a golden sombrero (4K's). KKKKorey
RUZ made the line about the
RUZ made the line about the toolbox, credit where credit due.
I think Korey easily has an average arm for right? Is this just me? I recall a number of amazing throws from the wall to nail guys at third without a cutoff man. I always thought his arm was a huge asset, strong and accurate. Maybe it was just me...
This spears kid could be ok,
This spears kid could be ok, to me he sounds alot like a young Todd Walker. maybe we will get lucky and he will turn into a mute todd walker
Hmmm. Reminds me of trading for Richard Lewis, not the comedian?
Rob I always thought that
Rob I always thought that Corey had a very good arm for centerfield but adequate for right. He's no Hawk!
Hmmm. Reminds me of trading
Hmmm. Reminds me of trading for Richard Lewis, not the comedian?
Richard Lewis the comedian is doing great. He just recieved a kidney from Larry David.
exactly what I'm saying
exactly what I'm saying chad....
yeah, corey's arm isnt
yeah, corey's arm isnt dead...its not a real good RF'r arm...mostly outta accuracy's sake.
he's got a better arm than pierre for what its worth.
I think my 7 month year old
I think my 7 month year old daughters have a better arm than pierre. :)
Yet another sign of the
Yet another sign of the apocalypse, this organization has no direction and it just keeps getting worse. If Patterson is really this bad, why didn't Hendry trade him at the deadline, or last offseason, or the season before that? We got nothing for a great talent and we'll regret this move.
Next will be the trade of Todd Walker...for nothing. Welcome back to the lineup Neifi. I liked last year's squad much better going into spring training. This one has even less to be excited about.
Patterson sealed his fate by
Patterson sealed his fate by not going to winter ball, at least that's my guess.
I think this is a great move
I think this is a great move for the Cubs! We finally rid ourselves of a "toolsy" outfielder who will never live up to his potential. And I'm not even going to bother talking about how bad he was in the clubhouse! From what I heard there were many Cub players and coaches who would have rather had Sammy in the clubhouse than K-K-Korey!
Anyway we just signed the two best setup guys on the FA market as well as a stud outfielder in Jones and a solid player in Grissom. I guarantee Grissom, Pierre, and Jones will provide the Cubs with probably the top two or three productive outfields in the National League!
As for the infield as soon as we shitcan Walker, we'll be set with Ramirez, Cedeno, Perez and Lee! You've got two power hitters on the corners and two scrappy players who know how to play the game and get on base!
Believe me if we're healthy this year we'll win 95 games and run away with the division!
anyone wanna go fishing? i
anyone wanna go fishing? i found some bait.
This trade is STUPID. Why
This trade is STUPID. Why didn't we just Non-tender him. Spears looks like a poor man's Dustin Pedoria and with Boston's problems we couldnt just have traded CP and Hill for Pedoria. Bos could have used Hill to to get Lugo. This Perez is crap he is just a roster filler Hendry could have gotten the MINLG version of the Rule 5 draft. Hendry has no creativity and that is his worst point and why he over values "one pitch" Hill is beyond me but in his defense alot of people do.
stupid would be nontendering
stupid would be nontendering a guy to lose him for nothing and not getting 2 guys in return. patterson knows he has no role on this club except off the bench...with hairston/mabry around he's just done here. its not like he'd be resigned by the club at a lower price.
spears isnt exactly junk.
he's hitting 30doubles/10hr sytle and he's not even filled out...dude is a stick. he's got another 15-20lbs. to put on his frame as he ages.
along with his seemingly already decent eye, that's not a bad gamble for a middle IF'r.
"This trade is STUPID. Why
"This trade is STUPID. Why didn't we just Non-tender him."
That makes no sense. If you wanted to non-tender him, why is it stupid to get two people in return for him? Two is better than none.
This just boggles my mind.
This just boggles my mind. People say Korey should be non-tendered - given up for nothing - and then complain that Hendry didn't get enough for him???
People who thought he should be non-tendered should be thrilled that Hendry was able to turn something worthless into 2 of anything.
That's not bait... Just an
That's not bait...
Just an attempt to make my sad friend laugh a bit.
MR. OBP A delusional quote
A delusional quote from Corey Patterson regarding today's trade....
(KKKorey Patterson) also hopes to provide speed at the top of the lineup, perhaps in the No. 2 spot ahead of Melvin Mora and Miguel Tejada.
"I'm a guy who can get on base, and if I can steal bases and get into scoring position, that would really help the team," Patterson said.
People are all pissed off we
People are all pissed off we couldn't turn our crap into gold.
I am sorry we couldn't flip Patterson for Adam Dunn but this isn't fantasy land.
Damn it Crunch, what happened to all the ADAM DUNN rumors!?!?!? ADAM DUNN ADAM DUNN ADAM DUNN!!!!
to answer your question
to answer your question
f'real..who's this tejada
f'real..who's this tejada guy?
adam dunn 4 ever.
adam dunn 4 anyone on the cubs roster.
adam dunn = pennants
adam dunn will walk on water and turn grilled cheeses into hamburgers...the good ones...angus sirlon with onions all grilled in it. then he'll take that water he walked on and turn it into Old Style.
adam dunn will walk your dog and clean you cat's litter box. he will feed your iguana freshly killed flies and change the newspaper in the birdhouse.
he could probally be had for c.patterson and t.walker, probally.
Rafael Furcal will undergo
Rafael Furcal will undergo arthroscopic surgery Wednesday to repair cartilage in his right knee and miss two to three weeks.
Do not taunt happy fun ball...
Prediction: A) Out for the season
B) He just wanted the anesthesia
C) Busted for driving under the influence of post-surgical drugs.
amusingly I was doing that
amusingly I was doing that same schtick with Tom Brady over the weekend after I heard Madden's verbal fellatio for 3 hours...
Cheer up, Charlie. Don't go
Cheer up, Charlie. Don't go Ryan Freel on us and start a fight at the pool hall. I think there is still another move to be made.
Ruz, thanks for injecting a
Ruz, thanks for injecting a welcome note of reality into the debate over Patterson. The groupthink over at Primer is to fawn over Patterson and how misunderstood and undervalued he is. The reality is he's a hole in any batting order. I wish him the best but he was terrible and the Cubs should continue to be impatient with subpar performers.
Patterson's poor performance was not a result of boo-birds or batting coaches or a quick trip through the minors. The pitchers adjusted, he did not.
Chad: The deal was made to
Chad: The deal was made to dump Patterson. The best deal that we could get happened to inclued a shortstop, who is also ranked as their 14th best prospect. He's not going to be seeing playing time with the Cubs this year, and probably not for a few years, if ever. Even so, maybe we can flip him as part of a deal to another team, or maybe he can cut down on the K's in the minors.
Jody: Maybe because the organization was hoping to get through Corey's thick skull. The man has the raw talent, but his refusal to go the extra mile means that he would be a detriment to this team. They were smart to trade him now, seeing as how no other team seems to want him as part of a bigger deal (so much for our favorite site reporting the imminent trade with Boston and Seattle...), so that he doesn't have the chance to play again and lower his value further.
Chifan: Gonna have to agree with everyone else here. We aren't taking on any of his salary, so we basically traded him for 2 class-A prospects, instead of losing him and getting nothing. Not bad on Hendry's part, IMO
Crunch: You forgot to mention how, when Adam Dunn was in the Olympics skating for the gold, he did 2 sow-cows (sp?) and a triple-lutz while wearing a blindfold. And how when Adam Dunn was in the Alps, fighting grizzly bears, he used his magical fire-breath and saved the maidens fair.
Cubster: I choose D, all of the above.
Furcal is about to undergo
Furcal is about to undergo knee surgery. Hmm.
Cubster, I thought you were
Cubster, I thought you were yankin chains with the surgery bit....
Funny world this is..
And to all the people who
And to all the people who were lambasting Hendry for not grossly overpaying for Furcal...still quite as upset with JH?
H. Vaughn, 'Patterson's
H. Vaughn,
'Patterson's poor performance was not a result of boo-birds or batting coaches or a quick trip through the minors. The pitchers adjusted, he did not.'
That makes sense. The entire national league group of pitchers takes 3 years to adjust to a player- or one player got his head in the wrong place. Which of those explanations is rational?
Will someone PLEASE confirm
Will someone PLEASE confirm for me that the Cubs are NOT sending Baltimore any money in the Patterson dump trade? I haven't seen any mention of money in any of the stories, which could be because there is none being exchanged, or it could be from lack of information. Patterson will take a physical and then the trade is formally done, usually all details come out then. If it comes out that there is $$ involved, then this is a way bad move from Hendry, should have just non-tendered K-Patt.
The two Baltimore prospects look like total zeroes, no chance of helping the big league club now or in the future.
TBone Maybe Hendry is
Maybe Hendry is Kurtz, gone mad collecting 'ivory' for The Company, which of course is the Trib.
I don't care for the move.
I don't care for the move. Better to have held on to him and let him fight for playing time, increase his trade value and conceivably get his game turned around. Then again, his failure to agree to play winter ball doesn't show a lot of fight in his game. Too bad. The promise he showed in '03 and '04 doesn't seem that long ago despite a terrible '05. My choice would have been to keep him to open '06 given what we got for him.
i keep hearing a;fonso
i keep hearing a;fonso soriano has a good chance of comin to the cubs wats the deal?
I doubt that any money is
I doubt that any money is being sent because Korey's salary hasn't officially been determined for 2006. Baltimore now must either go through arbitration or sign him to a deal.
Plus, if any money was being sent, I imagine that would have been in the news reports by now.
he is right
he is right
Before anyone gets worked up
Before anyone gets worked up one way or another about this deal, remember that Patterson still needs to take a physical and it is the Orioles. It wouldn't be the first time, or second or third time, an O's transaction fell apart because Angelos fixated on some minor point in the physical.
Cubswin, There's nothing
There's nothing wrong with Corey saying "I'm a guy who can get on base, and if I can steal bases and get into scoring position, that would really help the team,"
It's not like he said 'On base frequently' or 'On base as well as an average MLB player'. He can in fact, get on base!
any1 heard about alfonso
any1 heard about alfonso soriano he is a good baseball player and needs the cubs and the cubs need him
If Patterson is really this
If Patterson is really this bad, why didn't Hendry trade him at the deadline,
Ever since the fairyland season of 2003, the Cubs believe they are a real contender (evidently year in and year out anymore) and trading at the trade deadline is nothing but admission of failure. Making a move to improve yourself which involves reducing payroll by trading a slumping player is nothing but a sign of failure from the Cubs perspective and thus will not be done.
They would rather lose....than admit defeat. If NOT trading someone at the deadline ultimately means defeat...then they'd rather lose than admit they are going to lose.
They have no clue...reminds me of the former Soviet Union.
Adam Dunn is not the
Adam Dunn is not the greatest player in the world.
He's a tribute to the greatest player in the world.
Whip, crack! went the heavy bat and the ball was gone.
1) good trade. frankly, free
1) good trade. frankly, free hot dogs for everyone in the cubs offices was a good trade for patterson
2) lou brock? this is such a ridiculous stretch it's not even funny. corey patterson = adolfo phillips. said this in 2004.
3) good riddance to a man who would have to have a major upgrade to get to a 300 OBP.
4) please keep walker now that we've saved money on patterson. and ESPECIALLY not soriano. it just makes no sense. none. he's worse than walker when you take him out of "coors field south".
Green Lantern "4) please
Green Lantern "4) please keep walker now that we've saved money on patterson. and ESPECIALLY not soriano. it just makes no sense. none. he's worse than walker when you take him out of "coors field south"."
Wanna split a billboard on the Ryan with me?
Well the O's have a very
Well the O's have a very good reason why they are stingy about physicals and not getting injury prone players. Albert Belle really burned that franchise.
From a recent article on Baltimore Chop....
Itís difficult for this team to get insurance policies for players because of the exorbitant amount of money that had to be paid out on the policy that was taken out on Belle.
One of the reason's the Burnitz deal fell through was because of this...
According to the Times article, the deal that Burnitz signed talked of a full review of Burnitzís health record in addition to a physical for the Oís and a physical for the insurance policy that the Orioles would take out on him.
Why didn't we trade
Why didn't we trade Patterson 2 years ago? Because he didn't suck that much yet, and was considered (by the Cubs and MLB) a legit 24 year old 5 tool guy with potential.
Why didn't we trade him at the trade deadline in 2005? Because he SUCKED. Wasn't he in AAA at the time? No contending team would have had any use for him. His trade value was nil.
This offseason was the first real window for trading the guy. His stock plummeted like a rock. These things happen; trading him before or during 2004 would have been irresponsible and premature; trading him during 2005 would have been impossible. To say anything else is to revise history.
#102, can't pass this one
#102, can't pass this one up.
And he said "Be you Angels?"
And we said "Nay; we are but Cubs."
from BA: Compiled by Aaron
from BA:
Compiled by Aaron Fitt, Chris Kline and Matt Meyers
August 5, 2005
At first glance, Orioles second baseman Nate Spears looks like he should be playing videogames at the mall or getting ready to pass a test for his driver's license--not anchoring the infield at high Class A Frederick.
The fifth-round pick in 2003 out of Charlotte High in Port Charlotte, Fla., might have the boyish looks, but he's more than held his own against older players this season.
"It feels good to be able to compete with players that are older than me at the same level they're competing at," Spears said. "I don't think about it too much and no one really give me a hard time about being so young though."
Spears, 20, has batted leadoff for most of the year and leads the league in fielding percentage at a .977 clip in 387 total chances.
Still, he wasn't named the best defensive second baseman in the CL by league managers. That honor went to Myrtle Beach's Martin Prado, who has a .974 fielding percentage in 351 chances.
"The difference is in the range," a National League scout said. "They both get to balls a lot of guys wouldn't get to, but Prado has quicker feet, smoother actions and his pivot on the double play is much better. And he's better and faster moving to his left and right."
"He's good, but not the best defensive second baseman," one CL manager said. "He's solid all the way around, but nothing really stands out at you and commands that attention the way Prado does. Prado's defense can save you runs, take away hits and is the difference in some games.
"Spears is a guy who will make all the routine plays, he's more blue-collar. He's a reliable pick-up (truck) while Prado is more like a Corvette."
While there might not be anything flashy about him, Spears garners comparisons to David Eckstein--a label that's just fine by him. He handles situational hitting well and excels at moving runners over. In short, he does all the little things the right way.
"It's a great compliment," Spears said of the Eckstein comparison. "He's a great player and hopefully I'll be up there where he is some day. I don't really get to where I'm comparing myself against big leaguers. It's just always been a personal goal to get there."
Spears is a 50/50 guy to
Spears is a 50/50 guy to make the bigs and this Perez is a roster filler. Unless Epat or Spears is used in a big trade like Soriano or Zito this is just a trade to make a trade the net in the long term is only a little better than non-tendering him.
Korey, don't let the door
Korey, don't let the door hit your butt on the way out...
I was an unabashed Patterson fan from the time he was at Lansing. It pains me to essentially give him away, but it would have pained me more to have a #5 outfielder making $3M a year.
that's the thing about
that's the thing about patterson.
if you take the money away, he's worth more in trade that what came in...a toss-away lefty with some upside, yet not much promise...a very young and very promising 2nd base prospect who doesnt project for power, but can handle a bat.
but you can't take the money away...he's a guy who really hasnt had a good extended streak in a couple seasons with the bat. his young age and promise still can't make up for the fact he's gonna get 3+ bucks to prove he's worth being a mlb'r of any kind.
at least 1 possible mlb-regular came over in the deal, even if it'll take 2-3 years to see the first taste of what the kid can do...if he gets that far.
Here's more than K-Pat was
Here's more than K-Pat was worth:
Before finalizing the Tucker (Michael Tucker was signed by the Nats) deal, Bowden made a run at Chicago Cubs outfielder Corey Patterson. A club source, though, said that potential trade fell apart when the Cubs asked for two pitching prospects (including 2004 No. 1 pick Bill Bray) in return.
Baggie to Join his Orthopod
Baggie to Join his Orthopod in Cardiac Rehab?
Was his shoulder pain really referred pain from his heart?
Orthopedic Fantasy Camp--Join famous Orthopods and rehabbing ballplayers while working out. Chew the fat, tell tall stories over Cybex rehab machines. Camp highlight includes actually assisting on a Tommy John (UCL reconstruction) procedure.
In other news, Jeff Bagwell's trip to Birmingham later this week may be postponed. Dr. James Andrews suffered a heart attack over the weekend, and while he is reportedly doing well, it's likely Andrews' appointments have been put on hold until further notice.
Bagwell had planned to visit the noted orthopedic surgeon in order to have his shoulder examined and find out if Dr. Andrews had any new ideas pertaining to Bagwell's ongoing rehab.
Hey, I think your going to
I think your going to start to see alot more WS fans in Chicago than Cubs fans. Reason #1- The White Sox won the World Series. Reason #2- The White Sox show that they want to win- not just make a profit. Reason #3- The Tribune Corp. will always reap the rewards from Wrigley Field and the Cubs national cash cow and never invest "Yankee" quality into it's team. I used to be a Cubs fan-but when they became The Tribsters-I had to go.... Cubs fans better get used to having a new boss in town- but maybe that might not be such a bad thing after all.
Go White Sox!!!!!!!!!!!1
On a side note sort of, does
On a side note sort of, does anyone else think that this may be a bit of a tense Cubs Convention? I mean even more so than any other year? With the other Chicago tema winning the WS, and the moves Kenny Williams has made vs. Cubs, I would think it will be an uncomfortable scene for Hendry and Baker and Co.
The Trib will never sell the
The Trib will never sell the Cubs unless one thing happens.
If they go bankrupt, then they'll sell-off all their holdings.
With the national outlets they own, I don't see them filing any 2 of the chapters anytime soon.
Dusty's not the only idiot
Dusty's not the only idiot manager on the planet, from rotoworld:
"We need a No. 2 guy to move the ball around, hit and run and steal, and he seems like he has some of those qualities," Perlozzo said. "But we'll have to see in the spring. If he's not a good guy for that, he'll hit lower in the order." If only there were some sort of past evidence that could guide Perlozzo now. A statistical record maybe. Something that says Patterson is a career .241/.294/.360 hitter in 519 AB as a No. 2 hitter
I'm still laughing.....
THe BA guys are sort of up
THe BA guys are sort of up on one of these prospects I see. How is it that Hendry always gets junky prospects for his guys? Ok, Murton seems to be pretty good. Maybe these guys were once good and the Cubs destroyed them? I'm sick of Hendry dumping guys (ok, they usually aren't that good) for these lousy minor leaguers. he trades good prospects and weakens our system. maybe I am completely wrong...Bo Flowers? Reminds me of the time we got Micah Bowie during Ed Lynch's time. I think it might be time to kiss Hendry goodbye. Those awesome trades are too far in the past. And Dusty and Neifi...what in God's name is up with that? The one game last July against the Cards (actually he made the play to win the Saturday game and the pivotal homerun in the Sunday game) does not career make. Prediction: Cubs finish behind the Brewers again and perhaps the Pirates. Bears anyone?
post 114 "Hey, I think your
post 114
I think your going to start to see alot more WS fans in Chicago than Cubs fans. Reason #1- The White Sox won the World Series. Reason #2- The White Sox show that they want to win- not just make a profit. Reason #3- The Tribune Corp. will always reap the rewards from Wrigley Field and the Cubs national cash cow and never invest "Yankee" quality into it's team. I used to be a Cubs fan-but when they became The Tribsters-I had to go.... Cubs fans better get used to having a new boss in town- but maybe that might not be such a bad thing after all.
Go White Sox!!!!!!!!!!!1"
Did everyone else know that Jay Marriotti is now posting??
Southside Irish, the White
Southside Irish, the White Sox World Series is like a fart in the wind. From what my friends in Chicago tell me no one cares, still. I will bet you anything that the Cubs out draw the White Sox this year.
Re: Badguy at #116: Last
Re: Badguy at #116:
Last year at the White Sox convention (and at the close of Spring Training) the Conventional Wisdom was that Ken Williams left the Sox weaker by the Lee/Pod trade and by only acquiring some bullpen pitchers. Fans were pissed off. Now, he's the city's resident GM genius. Funny what some good years by your starting pitchers will do for a GM's IQ.
All the major papers are
All the major papers are reporting Jim Hendry is likely to receive an extension come Spring Training, I challenge you all to name people/players less deserving of a contract extension that eventually received one. My initital nomination is Tyson Chandler, but I still don't know if he is worse than Donut Jim.
i think its rediculous that
i think its rediculous that Hendry traded Patterson for minimum in return. NOt that he traded him, but just that he traded a big time TALENT, at the rock bottom of his trade value.
There is a thing called buy high, sell low. Getting 2 grade B prospects does not do the cubs justice for a guy who has the potential to hit 30 home runs or steal 40+ bases with corrections to his offensive approach. There have been plenty of guys who have turned their careers around with a new coaching staff.....see Sammy Sosa.
I'm shocked at the low ball nature of this trade, and i'm also shocked that Hendry only does deals with 1) the Marlins 2) Pirates, and 3) the Orioles. LETS EXPAND YOUR ROLODEX!
we were raped of a first class talent who needed a fresh start.
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A left-handed one...
lester going for #20...cubs haven't had a 20 game winner since d.ellsworth in 1963.
J-Hey not finishing with an offensive onslaught.
If Geoff Blum could be a Playoff hero, there is hope still...
Giants scare me. I think you're wrong about Bumgarner, he would pitch on short rest for Game 2 and then full rest for Game 5. Cueto would go Game 1, then short rest in game 4. Add in some really tough outs in that lineup and I want nothing to do with them. With that rotation they can easily steal a series.
Cards are a tough matchup. The rivalry evens out their comparable lack of talent. And like someone said, they love HRs, which is how to beat the Cubs. The upside is that I would feel really good about Lester twice against STL.
j.buchanan with a nice start...5ip 2h 1bb 3k, 0r/er
zobrist with 2HR and a double through 8
heyward 0-4 :(
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.


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On Monday, the Kardashian family showed their support for Kim Kardashian's fiancé at his Staples Center show in Los Angeles – and Odom made an appearance.
"Lamar walked into the arena to huge cheers," an onlooker tells PEOPLE. "He came in with Khloé, Kris [Jenner], and the whole crew, Kim included."
The source adds, "Lamar sat next to Khloé in the VIP section. He was smiling and talking to her. They seemed so happy to be out together and both said 'hi' to friends around them."
But Khloé wasn't the only one thrilled to be out with her husband. "[Lamar] got up at one point and hugged Kris, who embraced him with open arms and a big smile."
After the embrace, Odom – who was wearing a black T-shirt and gold chains – made his rounds in the VIP circle, fist bumping with his friends. He then sat back down with Khloé, "talking and smiling as Khloé played with her hair. Lamar's gaze was fixed on her. They were in conversation like two old friends catching up. They seemed to have a lot to say," the source says.
Another insider says that Odom, whose recently sought treatment to deal with drug and alcohol issues, appeared "totally sober and completely normal" as he enjoyed the evening.
"The family is supporting his recovery so they wanted to invite him [to the show]. But he and Khloé aren't back together," the insider adds.
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Kobe Bryant (Achilles) said on Saturday that he's still without a timetable.
Alec Burks (knee surgery, ankle surgery) has still not been cleared for contact.
John Wall (knees) sat out the live portions of Tuesday's practice.
Meyers Leonard (shoulder) said he is ahead of schedule on his shoulder rehab and expects to be cleared for 5-on-5 on Oct. 8.
Coach Rick Carlisle expects Deron Williams (sports hernia) to practice "the majority of the time."
Draymond Green said he doesn't "even want to win 74 games, or 75 games" this regular season.
Greg Monroe and Michael Carter-Williams will move to the bench to start training camp.
Miles Plumlee and Rashad Vaughn are expected to start for the Bucks this season.
Harrison Barnes said he anticipates playing a lot of power forward this season.
Blake Griffin (quad) and Chris Paul (hand) both said on Monday that they are 100 percent.
Giannis Antetokounmpo said Jabari Parker will be an All-Star this year.
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Merkuri Apartment, next Hilton and Kolonaki area, Free Transfer
Size85 m²
Floor No.4(with elevator)
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Washer/dryer
- Elevator in building
- Balcony/terrace
|spyrou merkouri, 16121 athens, Greece
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It is located in a very privileged spot, right beside the Kolonaki area and Hilton hotel Athens, in Pagrati area / Merkuri street. It is within walking distance to all Athens' main sights, close to Syntagma square, the National Garden, the Acropolis and Plaka. Around this square there are lots of small local restaurants, a bakery and a supermarket, ideal for your daily needs.
Public transportation (bus/trolley/tram/metro) is really convenient in this area towards all destinations.
How to get there:
1. Take advantage of our FREE transfer from the Airport (or Port) to the apartment. In an effort to simplify you reaching the apartment you've rented we are offering this free service. Our driver will be expecting you at the airport's / port's gate with a sign with your name to take you directly to the apartment, so you don't have to worry to call us or manage a way to get there. This service is upon request at least 2 days before the arrival (for max 4 guests).
2. Easily reach from Metro station "Evangelismos". Direct access to Athens Airport at "Evangelismos" metro station .
3. X95 express-bus to Athens airport. Almost anything can be reached on foot, embassies, museums, shopping, touristic attractions e.t. By bus "express 95" to the station " Evangelismos "- the apartment is within walking distance.
(P.S.: Please note that we offer WiFi (free of charge), but a computer or laptop is not included in the apartment)
|Weekly rate
|€ 574
|Monthly rate
|€ 1331
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There were two for a week in this apartment. The location is very good, the apartment is close to downtown Athens and is also easily accessible by metro from the airport. The apartment is relatively quiet, and also shows the bedroom facing the quiet courtyard. All in all a pleasant stay.
Wir waren zu zweit für eine Woche in diesem Apartment. Die Lage ist sehr gut, die Wohnung liegt nahe an Athener Innenstadt und ist auch bequem mit der Metro vom Flughafen aus erreichbar. Die Wohnung ist relativ ruhig gelegen und zudem zeigt das Schlafzimmer zum ruhigen Innenhof. Alles in allem ein angenehmer Aufenthalt.
Everything was great, the apartment was very central ..
Alles war super die Wohnung lag sehr zentral..
La atención recibida por él ha sido buena y atenta, la persona que nos recibió en el aeropuerto muy amable. En cuanto al apartamento, la situación es buena, cercano al metro por lo cual te permite desplazarte fácilmente. El estado del apartamento es algo peor, la cocina antigua, suficiente, el baño pequeño y el estado general del mobiliario deteriorado. Es un buen apartamento aunque tal y como he dicho se debería renovar.
The apartment was half way under ground, which was not entirely unplesant in the hot wetter. It was in center and it was in a very safe location to live in. The transfer from airport was nice as we arrived at night. It was no luxury but everything we needed was there with absolutly no problems involved.
The flat is ok for two people but no for more because the sofá is not confortable at all. The apartment is well situated but is really really cool, I will recommend it for a couple who want to spend a weekend in Athens (no for more that few days) and they just want to sleep in the apartment.
The tax driver who picked up us in the airport war really nice and helpful.
We had wonderful time in Athens! The apartment is super nice, cozy and clean.
It is located very central, in a beautiful neighborhood with great restaurants.
Special thanks goes to lovely Nikos, the driver who picked us up from the airport.
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Advantages: cheap, well-located (easy access of the city center), polite taxi driver (host). DISADVANTAGES: dirty floors and balconies, damaged sofa in the living room, dirty (bemushroomed) shower and NOTICE! very very noisy street - during the day you can not watch TV, at night you can not sleep with the open window, so, if you do not tolerate A/C (to keep windows closed), it will be hard to endure.
The flat is nice and spacious. It is well-located to visit the main attractions of the city. It could benefit from upgrading the electrical supply system, unfortunately the system gets easily overloaded, especially in winter time (or whenever it is cold as electric heaters need to be on)
Very nice old building with stucco and parquet flooring .The bus almost at the door, easy to reach the city center on foot .Supermärkte and the web is in the immediate vicinity .In the apartment everything that you need .The bathroom and a ceiling could use some be renewed .We have enjoyed the stay and can recommend this great apartment each of not bothered by little things.
Sehr schöne Altbauwohnung mit Stuck und Parkettboden .Der Bus fährt fast vor der Tür ,die Stadtmitte auch gut zu Fuß zu erreichen .Supermärkte und die Bahn in nächster Nähe .In der Wohnung ist alles vorhanden was man braucht .Das Badezimmer und eine Decke könnten mal erneuert werden .Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und können diese große Wohnung jedem empfehlen der sich an Kleinigkeiten nicht stört .
Apartment very well located, near a metro station Evengelismos which in a few minutes you can reach all the sights of Athens. Very close there is also a large supermarket AB.
The apartment itself is located below the ground floor with windows overlooking the narrow enclosed courtyard. The restaurant rather for 2, but not for 3 people. Although in the hallway, directly behind the front door is a sofa bed, a sleeping on it for the most convenient not to be, in addition to mattress throughout the night quickly becomes damp and had to dry all day.
But it's the little things, generally for the price of a decent place, and compensates for the shortcomings of the great weather, the climate of the city and sights of Athens.
Apartament bardzo dobrze położony, w pobliżu stacji metra Evengelismos z której w kilka minut można dotrzeć do wszystkich atrakcji Aten. Bardzo blisko znajduje się także duży supermarket AB.
Sam apartament położony poniżej parteru, z widokiem z okien na wąski zamknięty dziedziniec. Lokal raczej dla 2, a nie dla 3 osób. Choć w korytarzu, bezpośrednio za drzwiami wejściowymi jest rozkładana sofa, to spanie na niej do najwygodniejszych nie należy, w dodatku materac po całej nocy szybko wilgotnieje i trzeba go cały dzień suszyć.
Ale to drobiazgi, generalnie za te cenę przyzwoite miejsce, a niedostatki rekompensuje wspaniała pogoda, klimat miasta i zabytki Aten.
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By KATIE SCHWENDEMAN
Staff Writer
COLUMBIANA - Water rates will likely be raised for city customers in the future.
City Manager Keith Chamberlin said last week the rate increases will be "soon," after being asked by Councilman Bob Bieshelt if that was going to happen as a result of the new water treatment plant project.
The project was originally estimated at $14.6 million but council members learned in July the project would cost roughly $150,000 more due to being delayed since anticipated state funding wasn't available. The increase was requested by Dave Frank and Chris Ryman of Arcadis Engineering, the company hired by the city on a $690,000 contract in 2008.
Chamberlin said last week the amended cost was approved by the state Department of Agriculture, the agency funding most of the project through a grant and zero-interest loan.
The plant was set to be designed, bid and constructed by 2011 and is now targeted to be completed by 2014.
Bieshelt, who has said over the course of the project that residents should not have to pay for the project, noted the city has raised water rates on customers three times over the years, and believed a surplus should be built up in the water fund by now and could offset the cost.
Finance Director Mike Harold said the fund does not have a surplus and Chamberlin attributed it to having to pay for things that "come up" unexpectedly, like repairing a water tank and other necessary expenses.
Bieshelt then asked Chamberlin to estimate what the rate increase would be for customers, but he declined.
"I don't want to do that now, but it'll be coming here real soon," Chamberlin said.
On a related matter, by a 4-2 vote, council tabled a resolution to file a petition to annex the 134 acres of property where the existing water plant is located.
Council had passed a first reading at its last meeting, with Bieshelt casting the only dissenting vote. The second reading was tabled on his suggestion since council did not receive copies of maps showing the planned annexation.
Bieshelt has opposed filing the petition since it includes neighboring farm properties, which he believes should be voted on separately.
The 134 acres is located in Fairfield Township on the southeast end of the city near Metz Road and the annexation is part of the city's plans to construct the new water treatment plant there.
Councilmen Lowell Schloneger and Tom Ferguson opposed tabling the legislation.
In other business, Chamberlin requested council remove the only new business item listed on the agenda.
The item was a motion to appoint three people to an Income Tax Board of Review. He requested it be removed because he wants to find more people to serve on the board, which is being formed as a result of a taxpayer filing a formal request on Sept. 15.
Municipal Attorney Daniel Blasdell would not reveal what the request was and said all tax matters are required to be kept confidential.
The city has 45 days to form the review board and hear from the resident, he added.


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Quotes and Sayings about Dogs
Dogs know three things humans don't: they smell the recent past, the hidden present, and possibly the impending future. Thus they have every reason to be depressed but hardly any to be paranoid.
Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in? I think that's how dogs spend their lives.
– Sue Murphy
If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater, suggest that he wear a tail.
– Fran Lebowitz
I walk my dog every day but have no inkling of whether or not he thinks he is the one walking me.
Dogs are like a girl's best friends!
I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.
– Winston Churchill
Even if I can't talk in your words, we can still understand each other. I don't understand your words, but I know it's your voice.
My dog is the only one who gets me.
It's not only a little puppy you bring home but the whole world.
When you're so sad, you can't talk, a dog can look in your eyes and you know you don't have to talk because he sees you're hurt.
If all else fails, hug your dog.:- )
A dog is great because you can tell them secrets and they can't tell anyone else.
My dog is the key to my heart. They are always there when there is no one to talk to cos they don't understand it anyways.
If a man died, then kill his dog cos he can't be loyal to anybody else again. <3
Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are god. Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realize that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are gods.
– Christopher Hitchens


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Background Some believe that a substantial amount of US health care is unnecessary, suggesting that it would be possible to control costs without rationing effective services. The views of primary care physicians—the frontline of health care delivery—are not known.
Methods Between June and December 2009, we conducted a nationally representative mail survey of US primary care physicians (general internal medicine and family practice) randomly selected from the American Medical Association Physician Masterfile (response rate, 70%; n = 627).
Results Forty-two percent of US primary care physicians believe that patients in their own practice are receiving too much care; only 6% said they were receiving too little. The most important factors physicians identified as leading them to practice more aggressively were malpractice concerns (76%), clinical performance measures (52%), and inadequate time to spend with patients (40%). Physicians also believe that financial incentives encourage aggressive practice: 62% said diagnostic testing would be reduced if it did not generate revenue for medical subspecialists (39% for primary care physicians). Almost all physicians (95%) believe that physicians vary in what they would do for identical patients; 76% are interested in learning how aggressive or conservative their own practice style is compared with that of other physicians in their community.
Conclusions Many US primary care physicians believe that their own patients are receiving too much medical care. Malpractice reform, realignment of financial incentives, and more time with patients could remove pressure on physicians to do more than they feel is needed. Physicians are interested in feedback on their practice style, suggesting they may be receptive to change.
Trial Registration clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00853918
Figure. Primary care physicians' opinions (n = 627) on the style of medical care practiced in their communities. The most extreme responses (along a 5-point Likert scale) are shaded in white and black; gray shading represents the intermediate responses (eg, "too little" and "too much" for the first question). The neutral category (eg, "just about right") is omitted from the Figure. Item nonresponse for the 5 questions, in order, was 1.3%, 2.6%, 5.6%, 2.6%, and 2.2%. *No physicians responded "much too little." NPs indicates nurse practitioners; PAs, physician assistants.
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After earning wins in all four of Stetson's victories this past weekend, junior Meredith Owen (Jackson, Miss.) has been selected as the Atlantic Sun Conference Pitcher of the Week, the league announced on Monday.
Owen went 4-0 with a 0.71 ERA to lead Stetson to an undefeated weekend at the Hatter Classic. She pitched a five-hit shutout over Dartmouth on Friday afternoon, then returned for 4.0 innings of relief Friday night against Bethune-Cookman. Owen worked out of a bases-loaded, one-out situation against the Wildcats in the bottom of the sixth without allowing the tying run to score.
On Saturday, Owen tossed a two-hit shutout over Florida A&M, and once again returned for 3.2 innings of relief against Bethune-Cookman.
For the week she allowed just two runs in 19.2 innings while striking out 13. She walked just one batter and did not allow any extra base hits while holding opponents to a .192 batting average.
Owen also had a strong week at the plate, batting .467 with one home run and three RBI. She was named to the Hatter Classic all-tournament team.
This season Owen is 6-1 in the circle with a 1.11 ERA. She is tied for the league-lead in wins and ranks sixth among conference pitchers in ERA.
It is Owen's first career Pitcher of the Week selection and the first Stetson pitcher honored with the league's weekly award since Amanda Lindsey was selected three times in 2010.
The Hatters will host UCF in the Strikeout Cancer game on Wednesday at 6 p.m.


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Once, when Wayne Delozier of Altoona was a sergeant in an engineering brigade in Vietnam, he was welding a pipe in the rain and getting shocked again and again.
The pipe brought water to wash crushed rock needed to pave mud roads as a deterrent for the placement of mines by the enemy.
A corporal in Delozier's unit - his friend Robert Stuller - said he couldn't believe Delozier endured the shocks and kept on welding.
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Wayne and Gloria Delozier of Altoona will reconnect with one of Wayne's Army buddies later this week. The two lost touch after serving together in Vietnam.
That admiration for Delozier's dedication as a mechanic was matched by Delozier's own appreciation of the slightly older Stuller's "bubbly" personality and ability to help a young man who grew up without much fatherly affection "feel like you're somebody."
This week, for the first time in 44 years - since Stuller flew home from Southeast Asia two weeks before Delozier - the friends will meet in person, here in Altoona.
"I really, really want to see him," said Delozier, who lives with his wife, Gloria, on Kittanning Point Road. "Bad."
The meeting, which will take place when Stuller arrives from Washington state on the morning train, grew out of a search for Delozier that succeeded last fall.
He had first tried in the 1980s, without success, using his "little black book" of names and addresses from the war.
Last year, he tried again.
He first called police in Stuller's hometown, but they wouldn't give him information, citing the Privacy Act.
Then he found an address on the Internet and wrote a letter. That found its mark, and Stuller responded with an email.
But there was nothing that connected it with Stuller on the surface of the message, and Delozier deleted it, fearing it contained a virus.
Finally, in October, Stuller called. They talked for an hour.
After that, they spoke regularly by phone - every two weeks at first - then more and more. They talk 45 minutes to an hour at a time.
"We're worse than two old women," Delozier said. "We have a lot of time to make up."
They talk about "what we've done in life," said Delozier, who retired from a job as a preventive maintenance mechanic on heavy trucks at PennDOT District 9.
They don't talk much about the war.
Stuller calls Delozier, instead of the other way around, because getting to the phone when it rings is a chore for Stuller, who has trouble walking due to an electrical accident at a factory where he, too, worked as a mechanic.
Stuller calls at appointed times, and they worry when he's late, Gloria said.
Early on, they decided to connect in person out West, as Delozier and his wife, Gloria, had already been planning a trip.
Those plans changed when Stuller asked for advice about shipping a conversion van he bought on eBay from Waynesburg, Pa.
Shipping a vehicle is expensive, so Delozier suggested that he and his son drive it out to Washington, then fly back.
"I can't ask you to do that," Stuller said.
"I'll do it. I want to see you," Delozier said.
Stuller proposed coming here, then driving his van out, while they came in their own car.
That settled it.
Stuller will visit for a couple days, then the trio will caravan to Washington.
The Deloziers already have the van waiting, having taken it to a mechanic for a check, and they paid for a motel for Stuller.
"What do I owe you?" Stuller asked them.
"He can't believe I took a dollar out of my pocket to get this [van] fixed," Delozier said. "He don't owe me nothing."
Stuller asked Delozier to check on accessibility at the train station. He uses a mobility scooter to get around, and he's embarrassed about his size.
"Wayne, I'm big," he told Delozier.
"I don't [care] how big you are," Delozier said.
But they kidded Stuller about it. Gloria told him their son has a skidloader.
"I'm not that big!" Stuller told them with a laugh.
Delozier said he can envision what Stuller looked like when they served together in the states and Vietnam.
"I know I can't expect to see that," he said.
At one point, Stuller told Gloria, "I'm not a normal human being" - evidently, because of damage from the factory accident.
"I said, 'You'll still be loved by us,'" Gloria stated.
Stuller was one of three close friends Delozier made in the Army, where he thrived on following the rules, doing his job and earning respect. They lived in the same cubicle.
"I lucked out," he said.
Stuller is the only one left.
Delozier's "quest" has been to see him before one of them dies.
"I want to touch his hand again and give him a hug," he said. "He's my buddy."
Mirror Staff Writer William Kibler is at 949-7038.


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9 Regrets Regarding My Illegal Day Care
#5. I Am Sorry About the Frank Language
Many of the children may have reported to you that I used strong language in their presence. There's no excuse for this, but there is a reason. When the, uh, bear, approached me to ask why I was sprinkling Dorito crumbs on a group of crying children (to attract animals), I was forced to assert my authority as a child care enthusiast. Perhaps a little forcefully. (Specifically, I said the F-word and the S-word and made the gesture you do with your mouth and tongue and hand and left elbow and then say "Your mom. That's your mom" while talking to someone and pointing at your crotch.)
Hence the apology.
#4. I Am Sorry About the Animals
Seagulls lured by Doritos and trapped in a ball of glue and children make a hell of a noise -- not dissimilar to the sound children make when trapped in a ball of glue and seagulls, interestingly. This sound of food in distress attracted many of the other small predators of the region, and sensing an opportunity to teach the children about the food chain, I stood back and let nature take its course, as it were.
"Children, today's guest lecturer will be this vicious badger. I want you to give him all the respect and loose bits of meat you would normally give me."
#3. I Am Sorry About the Police Chase
One side effect of running the best deal in child care is that I have made certain enemies in the full service child care industry. So I wasn't entirely surprised to see the police, those lackeys of the legitimate child care industry, pull into the highway rest stop, lights flashing. Here at the Bucholz Early Learning Experience, we have a kind of lovable, Dukes of Hazzard-esque relationship with the local constabulary, and are well-prepared for such events. I put "Radar Love" on repeat and left a massive patch of day care rubber behind.
Golden Earring also provided inspiration for the official Bucholz Early Education Experience uniforms.
Although not unexpected, I always regret involving 40-plus minors in my scrapes with the law (my experience running the Bucholz Textile Factory Experience left a real sour taste in my mouth), so I'll apologize profusely for that here. Although I should point out that I wasn't just acting in my own interests; I was protecting you from scrutiny as well. "What kind of monster would allow their children to be glued together in the back of a dump truck and led on a chase down windy mountain roads?" is a question I can easily ask the media asking about you in the days and weeks to come. "Beats me," I'd respond, shaking my head sadly in this interview where I'm being cited as a child care expert. "A big one?"
So just keep in mind that although I'm sorry for any bruising and pants-wetting and badger-panic my flight from the law provoked, all of the speed, drifting, and drawbridge ramping that followed was purely to protect you from scrutiny. Your $12 a month had elicited a sacred vow from me not to abandon your children, and I meant to keep my word.
#2. I Am Sorry for Abandoning Your Children
As slapdash as the local police are, they aren't bad enough to lose a car chase with a day care, and by the time "Radar Love" started for the fourth time, I knew I probably wasn't going to lose them. At that point, with your children now clearly going to be captured either way, I concluded that leaving them behind could not morally be considered abandonment, and dumped them on the highway shoulder.
I slowed way, way down to do so. The hydraulics on the bed don't work otherwise.
With the police appropriately distracted by the ball of children now rolling into a drainage ditch, I made good my escape, although out of respect, I changed to the Katamari Damacy soundtrack.
"Do do do do, do do do do. Do do do do, do do do do!"
#1. I Am Sorry for Having to Ask You for This
And so here we are. You've gotten your children back from child services and been subjected to all sorts of hard questions like the ones I bet you wish you'd asked me, and now your house smells of glue solvent. And I'm a fugitive from justice, living high on the hog with the $400 I made from this little adventure. I can only imagine the language you'd use if we met face to face.
Which is why it pains me to bring up the fact that my cousin apparently didn't mean to give me that glue, and that we really need to replace it. So, in light of the fact that I don't want to give you my mailing address, could you please leave $8/child under your doormat upon receipt of this letter?
And finally, if you could also sign the attached bit of paper to give your children permission to attend the discussed field trip to the zoo, that'd be super swell. (Any language in there absolving me of abusing your children, ritually abusing your children, and just regular emotionally abusing your children is, I'm told, standard boilerplate.)
Chris Bucholz is a Cracked columnist and your best friend. Join him on Facebook or Twitter and make him reconsider that.


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In the middle of the movie a guy behind us was arguing with someone in our row. It seemed that a guy was mad at a girl and then her boyfriend stood up to stop it, then they were yelling loudly- standing up- during the movie… and they were getting mad.
I, being the do-gooder and also the paranoid "they might have a gun!" thinker that I am, ran to go get an usher or manager or someone.
I was on the end seat, so I jump up and dash out of the theater. Right down the hall were a whole group of ushers standing together. Perfect! (Cute ushers I might add.)
I was so nervous and excited about the incident in the theater, I blurted "THERE'S A FART!"
Oh no I did not just say that.
Quickly I say, "I mean a FIGHT!" and they were off to go see what was going on and HOPEFULLY (yeah right) didn't even hear what I said or talk about it later during break and after hours and maybe still to this day. "That girl- ha- she came to tell us someone farted in the theater- ha." (Yeah, a bit paranoid I am.)
And please, for the sake of baring all about my humiliating moment, post your embarrassing story, too, and let me know in your comments below so everyone can come visit your blog and laugh


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B.S. in Business Administration,
Accounting Concentration - CPA
Earning the degree Bachelor of Science in Business Administration requires completion of 120 semester hours of credit comprised of IU East General Education, School of Business & Economics major requirements, and electives. A grade of C (2.0) or higher must be attained for all required Business courses.
General Education (30 credits)
Written Communication Competency (6 cr)
- Choose one college level composition course:
- ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition I
- ENG-H 140 Advanced Freshman Composition
- Choose one second college level composition course:
Speaking and Listening Competency (3 cr)
- SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking
Quantitative Reasoning &
Natural Sciences Competencies (9 cr)
- MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics
- ECON-E 270 Intro. to Statistical Theory in Economics and Business
- Choose one Natural Science with lab:
- ANAT-A215 Basic Human Anatomy
- BIOL-L107 Biological Concepts
- BIOL-L108 Environment and Life & BIOL-L109 Environment & Life Laboratory
- BIOL-L150 Biology Freshman Seminar & BIOL-N120 Topics in Biology
- BIOL-N212 Human Biology & BIOL-N213 Human Biology Laboratory
- CHEM-C100/C120 The World of Chemistry/Chemistry Laboratory
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- CHEM-N100 Nutrition
- GEOL-G111 Physical Geology
- GEOL-G112 Historical Geology
- PHYS-P100 Physics in the Modern World
Humanistic Artistic Competency (6)
*Must include at least 2 disciplines; May include only one studio course
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- ENG-G207 Grammar and Usage
- ENG-L202 Literary Interpretation
- ENG-L203 Introduction to Drama
- ENG-L204 Introduction to Fiction
- ENG-L205 Introduction to Poetry
- ENG-L207 Women and Literature
- ENG-L208 Topics in English and American Literature
- ENG-L209 Topics in American Literature and Culture
- ENG-L225 Introduction to World Masterpieces
- ENG-L250 American Literature Before 1865
- ENG-L251 American Literature After 1865
- ENG-L295 American Literature and Film
- ENG-L297 English Literature to 1600
- ENG-L298 English Literature from 1600-1800
- ENG-L299 English Literature Since 1800
- ENG-W203 Creative Writing
- ENG-W280 Literary Editing and Publishing
- FINA-A101 Ancient to Medieval Art
- FINA-A102 Renaissance to Modern Art
- FINA-F100 Fundamental Studio Drawing
- FINA-F101 Fundamental Studio 3D
- FINA-S260 Ceramics I
- FINA-S280 Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design I
- FREN-F100 Elementary French I
- FREN-F150 Elementary French II
- FREN-F200 Second-Year French I: Language and Culture
- FREN-F250 Second-Year French II: Language and Culture
- HIST-H105 American History 1
- HIST-H106 American History II
- HIST-H108 Perspectives on the World to 1800
- HIST-H109 Perspectives on the World since 1800
- HIST-H216 The "Wild West" and American Identity
- HIST-H217 The Nature of History
- HIST-H225 Special Topics in History
- MUS-M174 Music for the Listener I
- MUS-M175 Music for the Listener II
- MUS-Z103 Special Topics
- MUS-Z201 History of Rock and Roll
- PHIL-P100 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL-P120 Ethics
- PHIL-P140 Introduction to Ethics
- REL-R152 Jews, Christians, Muslims
- REL-R160 Introduction to Religion in Culture
- SPAN-S100 Elementary Spanish I
- SPAN-S150 Elementary Spanish II
- SPAN-S200 Second-Year Spanish I
- SPAN-S230 Cervantes' Don Quixote in Translation
- SPAN-S250 Second-Year Spanish II
- THTR-T210 Appreciation of Theater
- WOST-W201 Women in Culture: Introduction to Women's Studies
Social-Behavioral Competency (6 cr)
*Must include at least 2 disciplines
- ANTH-A103 Human Origins and Prehistory
- ANTH-A104 Cultural Anthropology
- CJUS-P100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CMCL-C122 Interpersonal Communication
- CMCL-C205 Introduction to Communication and Culture
- ECON-E103 Introduction to Microeconomics
- ECON-E104 Introduction to Macroeconomics
- EDUC-P250 General Educational Psychology
- GEOG-G110 Introduction to Human Geography
- INFO-I101 Introduction to Informatics
- INFO-I202 Social Informatics
- POLS-Y103 Introduction to American Politics
- POLS-Y105 Introduction to Political Philosophy
- POLS-Y107 Introduction to Comparative Government
- POLS-Y109 Introduction to International Relations
- POLS-Y212 Making Democracy Work
- PSY-P103 General Psychology
- PSY-P211 Methods of Experimental Psychology
- PSY-P216 Lifespan Development
- SOC-S100 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC-S215 Social Change
- SOC-S217 Social Inequality
- SOC-S230 Society and the Individual
- SWK-S102 Diversity in a Pluralistic Society
- SWK-S221 Human Growth and Development in the Social Environment
- SWK-S251 History and Analysis of Social Welfare Policy
- WOST-W200 Women and Society
Additional Requirements (50-53 cr)
First-Year Seminar (2 cr)
- UCOL-U 101 First Year Seminar or
- HON-H100 Freshman Honors Seminar
A passing grade is required in the First Year Seminar course. This course is mandatory for all beginning freshmen and for transfer students with no more than 12 credit hours of transferring coursework. This course must be taken in the first semester after admission to Indiana University East.
Lower Division Courses (12 cr)
*9 credits when ECON-E103 or ECON-E104 is taken as Social-Behavioral
Lower Division Courses (6 cr)
- BUS-W 100 Intro to Business Administration
- ECON-E 103 Intro to Microeconomics
- ECON-E 104 Intro to Macroeconomics
- CSCI-A 110 Intro to Computers & Computing
Business Administration Core (39 cr)
- BUS-A 201 Intro to Accounting I
- BUS-A 202 Intro to Accounting II
- BUS-L 203 Commercial Law I
- BUS-J 404 Business and Society
- BUS-Z 301 Organizational Behavior and Leadership
- BUS-Z 440 Personnel and Human Resource Management
- BUS-D 301 International Business Management
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- IIM-I 300 Foundations and Principles of MIS
- BUS-M 301 Marketing Management
- BUS-P 301 Operations Management
- BUS-F 301 Financial Management
- BUS-J 401 Administrative Policy
Concentration & Other Electives (up to 40 cr)
Whether they opt to follow a concentration track or not, all students must take enough electives to reach 120 credit hours total. These electives may also be used towards a certificate, a second major, or a minor.
Accounting (CPA) Concentration
- BUS-A 311 Intermediate Accounting I
- BUS-A 312 Intermediate Accounting II
- BUS-A 325 Cost Accounting
- BUS-A 328 Introduction to Taxation
- BUS-A 339 Advanced Income Tax
- BUS-A 422 Advanced Financial Accounting I
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on December 28, 2012 - 5:18 PM
, updated December 29, 2012 at 12:01 AM
A vacant North Buffalo church that was torched by an arsonist earlier this year is targeted for demolition, but the Preservation Board is trying to landmark the building to prevent it from coming down.
The building, at 375 Colvin Ave., is owned by the United Methodist Church, and the board of trustees is waiting for a demolition permit from the city, said Maidstone Mulenga, director of communications for the church's Upper New York Annual Conference.
"We are working with the city to make sure the place is safe," Mulenga said, adding that an April fire left the building in a "dangerous situation."
James Comerford Jr., commissioner of permits and inspections, has not issued a demolition permit, and the church is going through the standard permit application process and is not seeking an emergency permit, said city spokesman Michael J. DeGeorge.
DeGeorge did not elaborate on when a permit would be issued, or how soon the demolition could take place.
The Preservation Board, fearing demolition could be imminent, began the process of designating the site as a city landmark during its meeting on Thursday.
"What is the rush?" board member Tim Tielman said. "It has not been explained what the rush is [to demolish the structure]."
At the time of the April fire, Mayor Byron W. Brown told The Buffalo News that the church "would have a very steep climb" to get permission to tear down, rather than sell the building.
"It's a beautiful building in a very stable neighborhood, and we are going to require the church go through every single step of the process of seeking permission to demolish the structure," Brown said then.
In a letter to Brown on Friday, Tielman urged that demolition be halted at least until the Common Council can act on whether the building should be designated a city landmark.
In a letter to Comerford on Friday, Preservation Board Chairman Paul McDonnell made a case for why the building should be preserved, including its history as a home for several congregations, its architectural features and the role it has played in the neighborhood.
The board scheduled a public hearing for Jan. 10 on the landmark designation.
Since the building is not a landmark and is not in a preservation district, the board can recommend to Comerford whether it should be torn down or not, but cannot stop the demolition outright.
The building, which dominates the corner of Colvin and Tacoma avenues and backs up to Saranac Avenue, features a tall bell tower. The property is surrounded by chain link fencing and "no trespassing signs," and an excavator and two large metal debris receptacles sit in the backyard.
Delaware Council Member Michael J. LoCurto said the large building is a neighborhood institution and that if it's torn down, a redevelopment on the site won't improve upon what is there now.
"From my standpoint, if the church is salvageable, I'd rather have the church there," LoCurto said.
The property was in Housing Court after the fire, and neighbors have been known to cut the grass on the property, LoCurto said.
"It's a beautiful building," he said. "It's been there a long time."
The fire caused an estimated $250,000 in damage and is believed to have started when clothing was set on fire. There do not appear to be any immediate plans to reuse the site.
A Korean Methodist congregation moved out of the building in August 2006 after about 10 years there, and relocated to Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst. The building previously hosted Baptists, Jews and Scottish Rite Masons.
Plans to use the church as a fitness center came before the Zoning Board of Appeals in 2009, but those plans were never executed.
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