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Big Game Fishing
|Carlos Zambrano, RHP 0-1, 3.97 ERA, 22.2 IP 21 K, 17 BB, 4 HR
|Jason Vargas, LHP 1-1, 7.20 ERA, 15.0 IP 9 K, 13 BB, 4 HR
|Hanley Ramirez, SS Dan Uggla, 2B
Neifi is starting at 2B
Neifi is starting at 2B tonight, not 3B.
As Crunch said in the previous thread, he is 3-3 against this guy, but people should be happy he is batting 8th.
At least Jacque's batting
At least Jacque's batting 7th.
So why is it that the Cub
So why is it that the Cub Reporter seems to be in more favor of hanging the L banners compared to the W ones?
thanks for catching that,
thanks for catching that, overenthusiastic cutting and pasting.
The game reviews are really up to whoever has the time. I guess Transmission has had the time after losses.
For a lineup that includes
For a lineup that includes Neifi, this one is about as good as you can get. Nice to see Jacque dropped to the 7th spot.
It would be even nicer to see Jones in a platoon, since he can't even pretend to hit lefties, but baby steps.
attaboy carlos! the
attaboy carlos! the regression continues!
What has happenned to Z's
What has happenned to Z's control?
What has happenned to Z's
What has happenned to Z's control?
Anoterh bad throw by Cedeno.
Anoterh bad throw by Cedeno. he had Cabrera dead to rights but instead throws a 2 hopper to C from short LF. UGh!!!
3-0 FL and Z looks like shit. So much for him being a true #1.
Good thing Z worked on
Good thing Z worked on walking fewer batters. I can't imagine what it'd be like if he hadn't.
He's like the Adam Dunn
He's like the Adam Dunn version of pitchers, walks, strikeouts, and homeruns.
I wonder when Z is going to
I wonder when Z is going to grow up. You could see after he walked Cabrera on 4 pitches, none of which were that close, that he was going to implode. He gave up the double and then walks the next guy.
He seems like he has all the physical skills but none of the mental toughness to pitch effectively. I wish him the best and don't really consider myself a hater...but he's just consistently all over the place. 60 some odd pitches and he's not even out of the 3rd inning. Looks like another loooong night for the bullpen. He'll go maybe 5 innings...at best.
"So much for him being a
"So much for him being a true #1."
He seems like an average AT BEST number 3 guy, but more like a solid #4.
"So much for him being a
"So much for him being a true #1."
He seems like an average AT BEST number 3 guy, but more like a solid #4.
zambrano breaking the bat
zambrano breaking the bat over his knee was just f'ing awesome, i'm sorry.
I want Prior back...and I
I want Prior back...and I want the Cubs offense to be able to hit against crappy young pitching....and I want Neifi to play his frickin position.
Z is such a freaking IDIOT.
Z is such a freaking IDIOT. Breaking a bat over his knee? Why not just go punch a wall you HEADCASE!!
He should be fined or at the very least, heavily reprimanded.
He needs to see a shrink.
why, manny - because he
why, manny - because he shows emotion?
he shows it in the wrong way
he shows it in the wrong way EVERYTIME.
Just becuase you think it looks cool, doesn't mean it is OK. He could of hurt his knee. We have enough injuries already.
If he went into the dugout and punched the wall and broke his hand, that is showing wemotion, so that is cool by you??
When he shows emotion when a player makes an error and he stomps around the mound like a baby, is that cool by you? that is showing emotion.
The guy is a headcase!!!!
he also is one of the best
he also is one of the best pitchers in the majors. still. so who cares if he snaps a bat? not even close to the same thing as punching a wall.
NATE: "he also is one of the
"he also is one of the best pitchers in the majors."
Oh is he?? This year so far he looks like an average run of the mill pitcher.
"so who cares if he snaps a bat? not even close to the same thing as punching a wall."
How is it not? It is putting yourself in danger of an injury because you can't control your emotions. PERIOD!! You go ahead and support that kind of crap, but when in 3-4 years from now Z is still blowing up on the mound because he is a headcase, you gp ahead and still be happy when he shows "emotion".
i'll be happy in 3-4 years
i'll be happy in 3-4 years when he's still striking out 8 or 9 batters a game.
"This year so far he looks like an average run of the mill pitcher."
Small sample size, my friend.
Dusty has obviously drawn a
Dusty has obviously drawn a lot of fire, but I am one more in the camp of calling for Rothschild's head. I obviously have no good grasp of the goings-on of the daily life of a pitching coach, but what I know is this: Rothschild has been consistently served up more talent than any other pitching coach, and consistently squandered it.
Neither Dusty nor Larry can seem to get Zambrano's head on straight, and his development has been much slower than we'd like because of it. Dusty certainly overused the young guys in 2003, but it was Larry who has continously tinkered with their mechanics to no, and sometimes negative, avail (as AZ Phil wrote so well a couple weeks back).
My question is, a lot of Dusty hate here at TCR is countered with disproportiate, but present, Dusty praise. Is there anyone to come to Rothschild's defense?
yeeah lot og good those 8-9
yeeah lot og good those 8-9 K's will do when he can't get out of 5th inning.
He has one of the greast pitchers EVER on his team and he can't learn how to pitch.
I've got to agree with Manny
I've got to agree with Manny here, as cool as breaking a bat might look, it just shows how out of control Z is.
Look at that, a double clutch and bad throw by Neifi on the failed double play...
Why is everyone acting like
Why is everyone acting like Z hasn't been a great pitcher? Yes, his first 4 starts this year have not been his best, but he's been consistently great since '03 in pretty much every pitching category except walks. He is going to be just fine.
Yeah, that reminded me of
Yeah, that reminded me of the Farnz. I wish that he would grow up mentally. He should be a bad-ass Cy Young winner by now.
I'm sorry, but Z has not
I'm sorry, but Z has not been consistantly great since 03. He's been consistantly good, at times very good, because his stuff is that good.
He's also consistantly had problems with his temper that have prevented him from becoming one of the great pitchers in the league. I'm getting way to sick of seeing Z get pulled after the 4-5th innings or come up with a mysterious injury that only developes when things don't go his way and seems to disappear by the time his next start comes around.
He's still young, and he still has plenty of time to get things together, but every day he puts off growing up is one more day the Cubs aren't going to see his full potential.
Well, Nate, I hope you're
Well, Nate, I hope you're right. I hope he puts some pieces together this year. So far he looks average at best. Average and psycho don't mix well.
Zambrano is more than an
Zambrano is more than an 'average' pitcher. you guys are crazy.
Bleeding Blue: "Look at
Bleeding Blue:
"Look at that, a double clutch and bad throw by Neifi on the failed double play..."
Yeah that throw was horrible, then Cedeno still has enough time to get the runner for the DP, but throws the ball off the base. That is 2 bad throws for Cedeno tonight, none will be E's though. I think he and Z need to go to the shrink.
Is this board the Roman mob?
Is this board the Roman mob? A few bad starts, a bit of emotion, and Zambrano goes from the Cubs #1 pitcher to an average, frustrating crybaby.
2005 - 12th in the majors in VORP, 14th in K/9, 3rd in H/9, 3rd in ERA
and that's merely good?
How can Cabrera lumber
How can Cabrera lumber around from 1st and score and on a double fairly easily and Murton can't? Better fielding, more hustle in the outfield, better decisions by the 3rd base coach? I know he isn't faster than Murton.
Everything is so frustrating when the game goes like this.
Neifi breaks up the no-no.
Neifi breaks up the no-no. He owns this Vargas kid.
glad i'm not alone, joe c
glad i'm not alone, joe c
god knows being a cubbies
god knows being a cubbies fan sort of requires you to be all gloom and doom, but are you guys smoking crack?
big z is 24 f'n years old people. 24!
so i guess the morons posting comments today are ready to trade him for prospects...jesus christ.
it's rare a cubs fan gets too negative for me, but this is just disgusting. this is z we're talking about people. and again, HE'S 24 YEARS OLD!
how dare he not have a cy young by now.
Why can we never beat
Why can we never beat unknown lefties?
It kills me!
just everybody calm down
just everybody calm down about carlos. its a matter of time. boy, what a lousy start to a year though eh?
and getting 1-hit through 6 in our own house by this whipper snapper!
Yeah that throw was
Yeah that throw was horrible, then Cedeno still has enough time to get the runner for the DP, but throws the ball off the base.
Actually, Cedeno probably should have just held onto the ball. By the time Ronny dug the late ball out of the dirt, he had the runner bearing down on him. Even though it was a slow runner coming down the line, there was no way he was going to be able to make an accurate throw in that situation.
That's fine he's 24, but he
That's fine he's 24, but he still needs to grow up. Youth as an excuse only goes so far. I don't think that anyone is saying he can't pitch. Look - 11 K's... He's just not going to win as many games as he should until he matures in his head. He did this at the beginning of last year too. You know that he cares most about his stats. He wants w's and so he doesn't think and he blows starts and shows up his teammates consistently. It just gets a little old seeing this again.
How much does Karos hate
How much does Karos hate them running that Bartman highlight every time he goes to wrigley
Talk about crybabies! Say
Talk about crybabies! Say something critical of a good player, even if its true, and its turned into "trading him for prospects"
Zambrano is a very good pitcher with the stuff to be one of the game's elite players. His temper is the only thing preventing him from going to the next level. If he can't find a way to grow up, he will never take that next step.
I don't know about you guys
I don't know about you guys but when I was 24, i could definitely locate my fastball...
(RBI baseball for Nintendo, best video game ever)
It's a matter of time until
It's a matter of time until what? His eyes pop out of his head from rage? He kills a batter out of frustration after giving up a home run? He throws 22 strikeouts and gives up 6 runs?
I'm with Manny on this. He needs a shrink.
Nobody's saying he's not got some of the best stuff in baseball. But the man has issues which keep him from being as good as he can be. If you want to look for the source of most people's frustration it's that we have a pitcher with the talent of Roger Clemens and the head of Julian Tavarez.
Look at that Jaque can take
Look at that Jaque can take a walk
in all fairness, though, you
in all fairness, though, you all have to admit that this is a game Z should be in line to win - 12 Ks, 3 ER, 1 HR, 3 BB in 7 innings - that's a more than respectable line for a starter.
But also to be fair, Florida is playing amazing D.
Well said, Mr. Whipple
Well said, Mr. Whipple
Whipple, I think we'd
Whipple, I think we'd remember him striking out 22. and he only slightly maimed most of those batters. chill out dude
at least we're in the
at least we're in the Bullpen now.
Does dusty pinch hit here if neifi does something??
Big IF, i know
Big IF, i know
whew...nice pitch, ugly swing
whew...nice pitch, ugly swing
Has anyone seen Aardsma's
Has anyone seen Aardsma's creepy-ass press photo? I'm in favor of his demotion if it means I don't have to see it on gameday every time he pitches.
Creepy, definitely creepy
Creepy, definitely creepy
I never learn -- every Cubs
I never learn -- every Cubs team has had the same tendency -- promising road trip, opening a home stand against a mediocre (or worse) team, very favorable pitching matchup....and they roll out a stinker. I haveno idea whey, but this has been a consistent pattern over the past several years.
wow, nice pitch
wow, nice pitch
in all fairness, though, you
in all fairness, though, you all have to admit that this is a game Z should be in line to win...
Has anyone seen Aardsma's creepy-ass press photo? I'm in favor of his demotion if it means I don't have to see it on gameday every time he pitches.
looks like dusty finally
looks like dusty finally figured out that 4 balls= a walk
For us on gameday, what just
For us on gameday, what just happened in A-Ram's AB?
lets go Mamu
lets go Mamu
chopper to cabrera, lept
chopper to cabrera, lept high, threw home, throw was a little bit off and late. Pierre scores
We Love You MAMU!!!!
We Love You MAMU!!!!
what the hell was Barrett
what the hell was Barrett swinging at? JesusMotherMaryandJoseph. That was a pathetic at bat.
Murton! Woo! Jones! Woo!
Murton! Woo! Jones! Woo!
Wooo!!! I did NOT see this
Wooo!!! I did NOT see this coming!!!
way to make him work neifi..
way to make him work neifi.. I'm still stoked about Jaque and Mamu
11-7...without the teams 3 best players...FIRE DUSTY? HA HA
man, what a great win!@
man, what a great win!@
Man, it's good to have a
Man, it's good to have a very effective closer.
Poor Big Z, another no
Poor Big Z, another no decision.
But, CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!
That was almost as good of a
That was almost as good of a win as the night Lee got hurt. Team has shown lots of heart so far, hope that carries us till we get the players back.
Wow! You're right on Manny,
You're right on Manny, it's good to see the Cubbies didn't roll over. A lesser team might have done just that.
I hope this is a big boost in the clubhouse and a big boost to Lee. It might sound strange, but I think the best thing for Lee is for the team to keep plugging along without him.
oh my lord that was
oh my lord that was huge.
simply massive.
when aramis was up with em loaded i had to take a walk to calm my nerves.
murton with the HUGE knock to tie!
JJ with the BOMB to win it!
and the ryan dempster slams the door!
how sweet it is.
now if we can get a little help from the braves and dodgers it would be grand.
(damn nationals and pirates!)
Damn. I shoulda sat in my
Damn. I shoulda sat in my car listening to the game on XM a little longer instead of going in my house before the bottom of the eight. But great win. To be at 11-7 with our two best (in theory) pitchers and best hitter injured and ARam below the Mendoza line is pretty impressive. For once the whole is greater than the sum of the parts, the record better than the individual stats. Four hits and six runs is a lot better than the ten hits and two runs we seemed to get regularly last year.
Did you guys see wilbon call
Did you guys see wilbon call the Cards a bunch of cry-babies today on PTI?? nice
I can see why you'd call
I can see why you'd call them cry-babies, but it's just typical La Russa. In my opinion he's one of the greatest minds in baseball. He figured the only way to break his rhythm was to upset things a little bit.
The Professor wasn't bothered, of course, but La Russa's mind games were better than just sitting around letting your multi-million dollar sluggers get shut down by a 40-year old. :)
Damn. I shoulda sat in my
Damn. I shoulda sat in my car listening to the game on XM a little longer instead of going in my house before the bottom of the eight.
That's why you gotta get an xm2go MyFi!
And don't look now, but Jacque Jones is hitting .333 with 2 homers over the past 7 days.
some "who cares" kinda
some "who cares" kinda stuff, but it was nice to see d.lee in the dugout with the team...however, i wasnt as pumped as Z was with his performance...its almost as if he didn't really care he just left the game down by 3 runs.
ultimately it doesnt matter much...just something cool and something not so cool that was going on in the game.
for those w/ radio or who
for those w/ radio or who didn't see Z...he was quite pleased leaving the mound with his fist pumping and all smiles.
nice to be out of the situation, and great to get that 12th K...but c'mon, 3 runs down...
Yes!! Let's get some
Yes!! Let's get some momentum now and put down those upstart Brewers this weekend!
for those who didn't see the
for those who didn't see the local WCIU feed...
Post game interview with Jacques Jones, Dempster sneaks up and bullseye'd JJ in the kisser with a shaving cream pie. Probably ruined the broadcast headset but the cameraman knew it was coming because just before the hit they panned out to show Demp sneaking up from behind. Took a whole minute just for JJ to wipe the stuff off his mouth to say another word.
Boys just wanna have fun.
P.S. Nomar hit a grand slam in the top of the 9th off of Lidge to beat the Astros 6-2. He may be wearing Dodger blue but he's still a secret agent for us. Lidge completely unravelled by walking Drew and Kent before the Nomar AB. Nomar didn't get a pie in the face in the postgame interview with Steve Lyons.
Huge win, especially
Huge win, especially considering the pitching matchups for the rest of the series. For all the talk about Zambrano losing his cool, he rebounded pretty good and ended up with a good line. Like everyone else has said, he was deserving of a win, and has been three times now. Hopefully we knock our smiling castoff out early tomorrow, and then Angel secures a spot on the roster for a little while in game 3. Without Lee, we are still a much, much better team than the Marlins, and there is no excuse for losing this series now.
A couple of things... 1 - Z
A couple of things...
1 - Z has been great over the last three years. As EPSN pointed out, he actually had the third best ERA in baseball (or the NL?) over the last three years. That is really good.
2 - The Cubs are not missing their top three players. They are definitely missing their top player (Lee), but Prior and Wood would have to be behind A-Ram and Zambrano at this point in their careers. With that said, I think he has issues controlling his emotions, but the broken bat thing did not bother me. I would much rather see that than him walking a batter almost every time after he gives up a homerun.
3 - I still think Nomar is going to have a great season.
Yes!! Let's get some
Yes!! Let's get some momentum now and put down those upstart Brewers this weekend!
Given the relative position of the Cubs and Brewers in the standings last year I believe you meant:
Yes!! Let's get some momentum now and show those Brewers there's a new kid in town this weekend!
Oh...and great win. During
Oh...and great win. During the 3rd or 4th inning I found out a baseball had went through my back window of my car (I live on a college campus), so I was dealing with that for a while. I came back right at the end of the 8th inning, after the Cubs had scored six runs. I would miss every game if the result was like that!
Funny thing about Jacque --
Funny thing about Jacque -- tho he has SUCKED this year, look at his 3 HRs -- a huge blast to center on Sunday night baseball vs. St. L to give us a win, a big HR yesterday vs. St. L to make it a 2-0 game w/ Maddux on the mound, and a huge HR today. I guess that's the good thing about swinging for the fences seemingly every time, even if its a first pitch ball causing a popout after a 4-pitch walk to Murton (earlier in the game). At some point, it will pay off, and so far, Jones has definitely had a HUGE hand in 2 wins, which is shocking given his overall #s.
By the way...who was it who
By the way...who was it who said Nocioni was not great. The Bulls may have lost, but 30 points, on 13-15 shooting? It doesn't get much greater than that.
In the end, I can see Jones
In the end, I can see Jones doing 250/330/450 for us this year, with 20 HR and 70 RBI. Not great, but very Burnitz-esque. A passable stopgap until next year when Super Felix takes his place in the OF. Hendry will eat three or four million and pass Jones off on someone else this winter. I can live with that. We needed SOMEONE this winter for RF, Felix needs the extra year in the minors.
Matt Murton rules.
The only thing I'm worried
The only thing I'm worried about regarding Z is his slurve. It just isn't breaking like it has in the past. I'm assuming that it'll come with time but he needs to live and die with his fastball right now as it is his best pitch. He's also throwing some kind of changeup crap to lefties breaks down and to the right and never finds the plate. I don't know if he's injured (probably not), but he's not being effective outside of his fastball.
Although Z breaking the bat was pretty f***'ing awesome, it was stupid. I think he knew that. If you read Z's post-game comments, it sounds like his head is in the right place. He knows what he needs to do -- it's just a matter of finding that balance between emotion and control that will allow him to be dominant. Does he need to grow up a bit? Yes, undoubtedly. Does he deserve a fine or need to see a shrink? No.
Great win tonight. I hope Jacque can find his stroke now. I'm a bit surprised by his power -- he didn't even get all of that ball that he took to the opposite field. If he could shorten his swing and square up a bit better, he could be a very solid hitter.
I love how this team has 4 wins when losing after 7 innings. I wish they don't do that too often, but it's pretty awesome that this team isn't giving up. It seems like if we can get solid pitching, we've got a chance to battle for
the win. I like it.
Marshall battles the D-Train tomorrow. Go Cubs!
Lets be honest - after Z
Lets be honest - after Z broke the bat he calmed down and pitched well.
Note: I meant Z's post-game
Note: I meant Z's post-game comments from this season, not tonight, as I haven't seen those yet.
P.S. Anybody else want to go after Miguel Cabrera? Damn, that guy is awesome. But some kind of nice Ryan Freel and Craig Wilson package would make me pretty happy too.
Dave: "Lets be honest -
"Lets be honest - after Z broke the bat he calmed down and pitched well."
Well then let's have him break a bat over his knee after every hit/HR/BB he gives up then. It must be the bat. ~rolls eyes~
Maybe he settled down
Maybe he settled down because after he stupidly broke the bat over his knee Dusty, Rothschild or another player reemed him out and made him realize how stupid it was.
If not, then I think we should let every player start breaking bats over their knee so they can "show emotion".
...now I'm picturing the
...now I'm picturing the real Manny Trillo rolling his eyes.
Well then let's have him
Well then let's have him break a bat over his knee after every hit/HR/BB he gives up then. It must be the bat. ~rolls eyes~
Dave didn't say or mean that, Manny, and you know it. If we're going to give credit and discredit where it's due (yes, Manny, I'm waiting for your next zing against Cedeno), then let's be fair about to whom we give it. Z was pretty good and locked in after he broke the bat.
manny...i have no idea why
manny...i have no idea why he calmed down, and I am not saying that he should do it often. But something happened to make him realize that he had to throw better (and smarter).
Maybe the breaking of the bat was the release of emotion that he needed.
Neifi in the
Neifi in the field...
Bobbles a ball that should have been a double play,
Tries to catch a ball at first with Walker already there waiting for the ball, and
Catches the last ball right in front of Jock to end the game even though Jones clearly called in and was in much better position.
Each of the last two could have easily caused a dropped ball with two players trying to catch it.
I still don't understand why
I still don't understand why that idiot Dusty starts Jones against lefties. Oh yeah, cause he's a flippin idiot.
It was really something to see the tranformation of Jones from befuddled highschooler to Conan the Destroyer as soon as the lefty is pulled and he gets to see the ball coming out of a right hand.
Andrew, I agree that Z
Andrew, I agree that Z breaking the bat over his leg was stupid yet awesome. Awesome, mostly. I remember Bo Jackson doing that a lot, and people just thought it was cool. To all -- next time you are holding a wooden bat, by the way, try to do it. It hurts and the bat doesn't give much.
When we are all 95 years old and in our deathbeds (preferably separate ones), reflecting on our Cubs memories, we'll be telling stories of things like CZ breaking bats and pumping fists, and the rush of pride and excitement and fun that went along with it all. Probably we won't be remembering OPS and sac bunt strategies and 60 man roster moves. Not that those things aren't important -- but nights like tonight remind me that following this team can be really fun.
Sometimes I have to remind myself that nights like tonight don't come around that often. In the rush to analyze and look ahead, the pure fun of a game like this can get lost in the shuffle, or at least be easily forgotten.
Watching JJ's fly ball to left, as the outfielder wandered back, measuring it yet running out of room and finally watching the ball soar into the bleachers...and the rush of hope, thinking that maybe we can hang on for a little while longer -- this game, this week, maybe a few more weeks...and then guys will get healthy, and things will be like we planned...this is the fun part.
JWin, I agree with you.
I agree with you. Neifi is a total menace out there.
Every time I think of the Neifi signing, I cringe. Just think of the message it sends to our guys on the farm. That there is not one of you in the system who can duplicate the dogshit year that Neifi had in 2005. And we not only think that about 2006, we think it about 2007 as well.
Wow, great post, 433.
Wow, great post, 433. Couldn't agree more. Keep writing like that and you'll be the next one to pull a Rob G., Transmission, or AZ Phil!
I'm not a regular poster but
I'm not a regular poster but read this everyday and wanted to share. Finally able to catch my first I-Cubs game since moving to Des Moines. Not much to report, Brownlie got rocked in the 1st (couple of the outs were hit harder than the two homers he gave up) and Pie (2-4, single/double) looks promising but not ready for the bigs, swung at some terrible breaking pitches.
The cool part was this: there was a group of four 21-25 year old males being 20 somethings males with a few drinks in them. Behind them was an elderly lady with headphones w/Chi Cubs game. As the Cubs made the comeback tonight, she kept giving updates and everyone kept getting more excited and the dudes were giving her high fives. The smile on her face was as priceless as tonights Chi-Cubs win. I can't do the moment justice, but it is now one of my favorite Cubs moments.
Regardless, thank for the great and spirited Cubs talk. Go Cubs!
Andrew: "yes, Manny, I'm
"yes, Manny, I'm waiting for your next zing against Cedeno"
You must not of read this thread really well then. I mentioned how he had two bad throws again tonight. I will stop singing his throws when he stops making bad ones. It is a big worry to me. I know many aren't worried and just brush it off to teh side, but with Walker at 1B, I think it is a BIG problem.
Horatio: "I still don't
"I still don't understand why that idiot Dusty starts Jones against lefties. Oh yeah, cause he's a flippin idiot."
P.S. Cubs are 11-7. :) Go Cubs!!
433: I agreed I remember
I agreed
I remember wood's home run in game 7. Sometimes outcome does not matter
Manny, You must not of read
You must not of read this thread really well then. I mentioned how he had two bad throws again tonight. I will stop singing his throws when he stops making bad ones. It is a big worry to me. I know many aren't worried and just brush it off to teh side, but with Walker at 1B, I think it is a BIG problem.
Yes, Manny, I know that's how you feel about Cedeno. I didn't mean "zing" as in "sing" -- I meant "zing" as in "zinger" as in insult. It's very obvious to me, and most likely to others here, that you don't like Cedeno's defense and find it to be a big problem. No doubt you'd prefer Neifi's steady glove in the lineup. I don't deny Cedeno needs to work on his throws, but so far, he's played well enough to be worth far more than Value Over Replacement Neifi. Or perhaps you don't think Neifi's horrendous bat is a BIG problem?
"Value Over Replacement
"Value Over Replacement Neifi"
That's genius. That's his new nickname, better even than 'Neifi!'
It is a big worry to
It is a big worry to me.
Manny...why are you more worried about Cedeno's poor throws than Neifi's mistakes? And why do you care less about Neifi's pathetic offensive abilities?
At least have some constinency...
Cedeno's throwing errors do not worry me. He has always been known as a great defensive SS, and I think it is probably just some youthful nervousness more than anything. I would MUCH rather have Cedeno out there than Neifi.
And right now Cedeno would probably win the rookie of the year. The play of Cedeno and Murton almost reminds me of Walton (remember the 30 game hitting streak?) and Smith back in 1989, when they finished 1-2 in the ROY the voting. Yes, I know Murton does not qualify, but he is still essentially a rookie.
Andrew: "No doubt you'd
"No doubt you'd prefer Neifi's steady glove in the lineup."
And where did I say that????
I would NOT prefer Neifi's glove in the lineup at all except as the perfect late inning defensive replacement (or on the occasional offday for Cedeno). I would prefer and still want Cedeno starting, BUT I think his defense is starting to become worrisome. I am NOT advocating to bench him, like you think I want Neifi in there. You are clearly mistaken.
You are clearly
You are clearly mistaken.
If you agree that Neifi is worthless offensively, should practically never be starting (less than once a week), and only entering games as late inning defensive replacement, then my apologies. Frankly, from today's game alone, I'm more worried about Neifi's hyper defense that Cedeno's errant throws. His strange attempt to back up Walker's catch on Cedeno's DP attempt and his stupid decision to take the game-ending catch away from the better-positioned Jones could have cost us outs and possibly runs.
Man, that guy was a nutcase out there. He should be fined, or at a minimum reprimanded. The dude should see a shrink.
Dave: "Manny...why are you
"Manny...why are you more worried about Cedeno's poor throws than Neifi's mistakes?"
What mistakes?? Neifi hasn't made an error this year and make a ton less mistake than Cedeno. neifi is a GG defender. Look at his defensive stats from last year, still at his age, he can glove with the best of them. Cedeno has 4 errors and many more bad throws that have been bailed out or not count as errors. If you can't see that, you are not looking very closely at his play. He also struggled badly with his throws in Winter ball too (from reports here).
"And why do you care less about Neifi's pathetic offensive abilities?"
Because unless major injuries, he will get a ton less AB's than Cedeno. This year, Cedeno has more than double the AB's than Nedidi and hopefully it stays that way. I also don't recall me ever saying I "could care less". I do care, but that is why he is the perfect late inning defensive replacement, not an everyday starter unless major injury.
"I would MUCH rather have Cedeno out there than Neifi."
I agree and have not said anything but that this year. See, you are mixing up me being worried about Cedeno's throws from being a Cedeno basher/Neifi supporter. I think Cedeno should be the everyday starter at SS, but I still worry about his throwing. You don't, which is fine, but I do.
"And right now Cedeno would probably win the rookie of the year...Yes, I know Murton does not qualify, but he is still essentially a rookie."
Neither of them are eligible for ROY, but I am really happy overall how the rookies have done. I hope they can keep it up as the Cubs will need it for them to keep winning.
What mistakes?? Well...as
What mistakes??
Well...as it has already been mentioned, he made at least two or three mistakes today. And you said nothing. But you made sure that you pointed out Cedeno's throws.
If you can't see that, you are not looking very closely at his play.
Did I ever say that Cedeno hasn't made mistakes? Come on... don't put words in my mouth.
Neither of them are eligible for ROY
Cedeno isn't eligible? I couldn't remember...
Andrew: "If you agree that
"If you agree that Neifi is worthless offensively, should practically never be starting (less than once a week), and only entering games as late inning defensive replacement, then my apologies."
That is exactly what I think, haven't said otherwise (barring major injury). Your apology is accepted. Next time maybe you shouldn't actually JUMP to conclusions without anything more than a hunch...:)
"Frankly, from today's game alone, I'm more worried about Neifi's hyper defense that Cedeno's errant throws."
Not me in the least. Neifi is a master defensive guy. I have ZERO worries about him as he, Lee and Maddux are CLEARLY the 3 best defenders on our team.
Manny, I think Cedeno
I think Cedeno should be the everyday starter at SS, but I still worry about his throwing. You don't, which is fine, but I do.
That's not true. Just because Dave, myself, or whomever else don't wring our hands on here every time Cedeno makes an errant throw doesn't mean we don't worry about them. It's just that 1) there isn't a better option and 2) I personally think that he'll get better with his throws in time.
Your consistent criticism of Cedeno's defense seemed to indicate that you would prefer another option, i.e. Neifi. If that's not true, fine. Feel free to hem and haw on here about Cedeno's defensive mistakes if that makes you feel better.
"Not me in the least. Neifi
"Not me in the least. Neifi is a master defensive guy. I have ZERO worries about him as he, Lee and Maddux are CLEARLY the 3 best defenders on our team."
What am I, chopped liver?
Dave: "Well...as it has
"Well...as it has already been mentioned, he made at least two or three mistakes today. And you said nothing. But you made sure that you pointed out Cedeno's throws."
Actually, I did mention the bad throw on the DP above in post #31 (you must of just missed it accidently). As for the other plays, I have no problem with his aggressiveness. Again, he was the best defender on the field tonight. I want him to take charge. If he has a beat on the flyball to end the game...go for it, as long as he was calling it, which he obviously was. As for the play with Walker at 1B, I did not see the whole play, but with Walker not use to playing 1B, maybe Neifi thought he was out of position. But he wasn't in walker's way, just standing next to him. Big deal...
"Did I ever say that Cedeno hasn't made mistakes? Come on... don't put words in my mouth."
I said "If you can't see that, you are not looking very closely at his play." The key word being IF. I did not put words in your mouth and said you didn't see it, I said IF you couldn't see it. You clearly see it, so I am glad we are on the same page...
"Cedeno isn't eligible? I couldn't remember..."
Next time maybe you
Next time maybe you shouldn't actually JUMP to conclusions without anything more than a hunch...:)
Oh, I can do much better jumping on much more interesting hunches if you'd like:
Dusty loves Neifi
+ Manny loves Dusty
Manny loves Neifi
Dusty defends sucky play(ers)
Manny defends Dusty
Manny defends sucky play(ers)
Dusty = idiocy
Manny trusts Dusty
Manny trusts idiocy ???
Whoops, stupid HTML. This is
Whoops, stupid HTML. This is what I meant:
Dusty loves Neifi
+ Manny loves Dusty
=Manny loves Neifi
Dusty defends sucky play(ers)
+Manny defends Dusty
=Manny defends sucky play(ers)
Dusty = idiocy
+Manny trusts Dusty
=Manny trusts idiocy ???
Nice one Andrew... You got
Nice one Andrew...
You got me on that one...:)
And along the same lines of
And along the same lines of thinking...
We have asphault
We have cancer
Thus asphault causes cancer.
i suspect that hits to bleed
i suspect that hits to bleed cubbie blue increase exponentially with every one of these pissing matches.
i suspect that hits to bleed
i suspect that hits to bleed cubbie blue increase exponentially with every one of these pissing matches.
didn't Schilling have a
didn't Schilling have a similiar youth as Zambrano? It sure seems like it to me. Yes he is insanely gifted. Look at him though. He has that same horse build that clemens and schilling share(d). I think at this point it all has to do with preparation and mental stability. Hey. I love the guys fire. I wish more had it. But there is a fine line between very competitive and insane.
I sure would love for Schilling to give Z a call and pass on some butt chewing that Clemens gave him back when Schilling was 24.
I know this is easier to say
I know this is easier to say after his game-winning home run tonight, but we need to give Jacque Jones a break. He has gotten off to a slow start, but what's going on here is something deeper than a slow start. This is some form of deeply-rooted hatred that I do not understand. So many Cubs fans decided they hated this guy the instant he signed. With apologies to Rick Pitino: "Sammy Sosa's not coming out of that tunnel! Andre Dawson's not coming out of that tunnel!" People, Jones is our right fielder, and for the Jones Haters Club out there, you need to deal with that. The guy wants to win, and is giving 110 percent. Let's be passionate and loud and boisterous....but let's be supportive of our guys also. I don't want Cubs fans to turn into New York or Philadelphia fans. That would be a friggin' disaster.
I don't particularly like
I don't particularly like Jones as a player, but the boo-ing at Wrigley has gotten absurd. Makes Cub fans look like reactionary knee jerk Philadelphians. Boo-ing your own guys pretty much sucks all the time. Friendly Confines is becoming a bit of a misnomer...
Well Jones' comments are a
Well Jones' comments are a little weird. The fact that he uses Sammy as an example is a little confusing . . . Sammy was not run out of town by the fans. It was the management and GM that actually did that. Sammy was quite loved by many Cubs' fans, etc. I also question the intelligence of Jones venting in the press room. A little leadership here Dusty? fat chance. But it isn't gonna help Jones to attack the fans . . .
People are booing Jacque
People are booing Jacque because they are intelligent AND because Jim Hendry doesn't run out on the field everyday given them the opportunity to boo him. Jones sucks. His signing was horrible, many fans thought so at the time, and he continues to prove it with every home run swing he takes. Jones swings from the heels on every pitch. He has no concept of the strike zone, and now we see he has no concept of what booing is really going to be like now that he ripped the fans.
Some numbers to make the Jacque lovers warm and fuzzy:
avg by month in 2005: April .353/May .222/June .245/July .295/August .175/Sept .227
in 2004: April .329/May .223/June .225/July .244/August .297/Sept .207
He's a career .300 hitter in April, even hitting well during that month in his two worst seasons. Yet this year he just plain sucks. Even more than his very mediocre 2005 and 2004 seasons. It's early, but he shows no sign of reverting to the pre-2004 player he was.
Signing Jones for 1 year would have made sense given how bad the free agent OF market was at the time (Although we didn't make any effort to sign Brian Giles). But signing him for 3 years was a panic move for Hendry, one that will cost us Juan Pierre next year. Pierre will be allowed to leave as a free agent because we have to find room for Felix Pie, and that albatross of a contract is stuck in RF for three years. Unless the fans revolt on him, boo him mercilessly all year and basically force Hendry to eat some of the contract and trade him this offseason, if that's possible.
I'm tired of people complaining about fans booing. Fans pay for the tickets and the salaries of the players. They have the right to boo, cheer, or sit on their hands. As long as they are not threatening the players or making insults at their families, booing is perfectly acceptable. Stopping the booing is simple, just play well. Nobody is asking anyone to hit .400 or drive in 200 runs. But we just got rid of one stubborn left handed hitter who didn't know the strike zone and Hendry turns around and signs another one - doubling his salary and giving him a 3 year contract.
re: 128 i'm not buying that
re: 128
i'm not buying that at all. if you feel that way boo jim hendry. it's not jones' fault that he got offered the deal that he did. i'm not totally against all booing, but come on, jones was hearing boos less than a week into his cub career. you've got to give him a little more time than that.
last time i checked the function of home town fans is to provide support for their team, leading to a home field advantage, and maybe more wins. it's not to loudly express displeasure at every move you don't agree with that. if you want to do that, spare the rest of us, stay home and yell at your tv. in fact, if you're so very dead set against jim hendry that's definitely the best the to do, hurt the cubs where it counts - in the pocket book - and stay home.
if you think 2,000 people in the right field bleachers yelling at our right fielder is in any way going to positively affect the cubs fortunes this year you're totally nuts.
I just wanted to put these
I just wanted to put these two statements together:
He seems like an average AT BEST number 3 guy, but more like a solid #4.
2005 - 12th in the majors in VORP, 14th in K/9, 3rd in H/9, 3rd in ERA
Sometimes our standards around here can be a little high - unless you think most teams have the 12th best starter in baseball as a #4.
to hear the nay-sayers tell
to hear the nay-sayers tell it, big Z has just been an average (at best) pitcher because he's a head case.
i guess those players don't realize that he's the best pitcher in his age range. and that he's statistically better than peavey OR willis, who are pretty much consensus aces.
we are talking about one of the best pitchers in the league, period. and while he could be the best pitcher in the league if he could cool down a little, maybe that's his game. maybe he'll be a slow-starter, a bit of a headcase, but one of the best. and maybe attempts to turn him into cool-hand luke will take away some of the fire that makes him such a dominant pitcher.
in my estimation, most of z's worst pitches came when he was trying to do too much maddux-style mixing it up and not enough of the groundball power pitching that's his bread and butter. don't try and turn him into something he's not.
that said, breaking bats over your knee is pretty f'n dumb. but since he didn't break his knee i'll let it pass, especially because it was so friggin' cool.
the booing thing is just a
the booing thing is just a pissant excuse for little men who want to feel important.
if you don't like the players or the team or the GM or the manager, stay the hell away. I'd love to have your ticket instead.
cub fans ARE philly fans at this point...cutting off their noses to spite their face.
I've said this once or twice
I've said this once or twice here before, but booing should be reserved ONLY if the player is not giving 100% (as in every time ARam hits the ball and barely breaks a jog to first) or when a player makes a REALLY stupid mistake.
So last night I might have felt like booing when, immediately after Murton walked on 4 straight pitches, Joke Jones swung at a first pitch way out of the zone and popped to short. That was probably one of the stupidest baseball decisions I've seen since Pinto League, and he deserved to be booed for it.
breaking bats over your knee
breaking bats over your knee is pretty f'n dumb. but since he didn't break his knee i'll let it pass, especially because it was so friggin' cool.
Make up your "f'n" mind. What was it, dumb or cool?
yes. it was dumb and cool.
yes. it was dumb and cool.
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Dan Vogelbach is working on his firstbase defense in Seattle. Seems to say the Cubs didn't teach him properly.
Oh my! Cards down 2-1 to Reds in the bottom of the 9th -- get a leadoff triple -- and don't score!
Gameday has stopped at the top of the 8th inning. Google tells me it ended up 8-4 Pirates but I can't get further detail. Guess I'll have to wait until the Cubs' website updates...
Phil, thanks for posting. Where do find the schedule? I have a condo in Surprise, yet I drove to Mesa and Tempe looking for a game today! Thanks!
Dear Baseball Gods--
My trip to Chicago has nothing whatsoever to do with the Cubs. In actuality, I am a Red Sox fan.
Well, if Strop had to give up a run...at least he hit Sean Rodriguez to do it.
jaso has a cycle and 5 rbis...pit leads by 4.
have a nice
bowl of pizza soupdeep dish pizza...or a leisurely walk around the notorious south-side (bring money)...shopping at one of the walmart supercenters...waiting in line to waste $20 at willis tower...
seriously, though...it's chicago, a lot to do. have a dog for lunch, a great dinner, and catch some local comedy.
Strange, because he really seemed to have the Pirates number last year.
Bummer for Jake -- I think this is the first time all year his ERA has been over 3.00, and that will be his number for the year.
Jinx remover -- your trip doesn't have to be for a baseball game -- lots of stuff to do here in town.
Guess they could always try to White Sox (and Bears...sob) approach: Never Rebuild! Seems to work pretty well for them.
3rd time this season he's given up 6+ runs to PIT...only team he's given up 6+ runs to this season.
7 runs is the most he's given up since august 6th in colorado...in 2014.
Over 100 pitches, only the 5th.
coghlan out...got his cleats stuck in the wall attempting a play (failed, but looked great doing it). walking off on his own, precautionary/day-to-day looking stuff...hopefully not worse.
also, jake arrieta is literally worse than hitler. 1-5, bottom 5. ...make that 1-6, bottom 5. ...make that 1-7, bottom 5.
Coghlan crashes into wall and comes up limping, looks like left knee or ankle. Leaves game...
Arrieta inspiring no confidence yet again.


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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- So much for the cautious optimism of recent days. So much for the cordial talk between the two sides and the increased frequency of meetings.
NBA owners and players remain far apart in their search for a resolution to the lockout. And judging by the pessimistic sound bites pouring from today's meeting, Kyrie Irving could be well on his way to a college diploma before he plays his first game for the Cavaliers.
The two sides reported no progress with the owners rejecting a union proposal that included economic concessions but retained a soft salary cap. The most ominous remark came courtesy of NBA union head Billy Hunter who said he's advising players they might need to sit out the season's first half before a deal is struck, according to CBSSports.com.
For all the talk of compromise, it seems neither owners nor players are straying from their default positions. Players will not start missing paychecks until November.
"We did not have a great day," NBA Commissioner David Stern told reporters after the bargaining session in New York.
No further talks are scheduled.
Owners are seeking pay cuts, shorter contracts and substantial change to the salary cap system. Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert was part of the full bargaining committees today.
Stern disputed reports that owners are sticking to their same proposals from June. But he said the players' resistance to a hard cap is "an emotional attachment," according to CBS Sports.
Hunter said the union entered today's negotiations with a new
proposal that reduced player compensation while maintaining the
basic economic structure. The owners met separately for three hours, according to the New York Times, before rejecting the offer.
"A GM that's given $100 million to spend compared to a GM with $50 million to spend is at a huge competitive advantage," deputy commissioner Adam Silver told reporters.
Cavaliers union rep Anthony Parker, who was not part of the talks told The Plain Dealer via email: "It sounds like we are no closer to a deal which is disappointing."
Parker said he will participate in a regional union meeting soon.
Today's news almost assures there will be delay to the season's start. Training camps are scheduled to open Oct. 3 with the first exhibition games set for the following week.
The two sides met several times last week and the increased frequency of the talks was interpreted as progress. During the 1998 lockout, the two sides had met only once to this point.

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The former Guns N' Roses guitarist has called off his split from Perla Ferrar, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.
Slash filed a request for dismissal of the divorce papers in L.A. County Superior Court, according to TMZ.
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The Art of Calligraphy in Islam
If you are looking to learn Muslim culture, you have reached to a right place; here we are going to discuss one of the significant aspects of Islamic culture that is art of Calligraphy and Islam.
The topic of Islamic Arts requires adequate attention and research as we have seen a lot of biased and baseless material in various western knowledge sources such as Art through Ages as well as Britannica. These western knowledge sources are unable to portray the real picture of Muslim Art for those looking to learn Muslim culture and Islamic arts. If we talk about the history as well as development of Islamic arts, the influence of Islamic scriptures has made the Islamic calligraphy one of the most significant aspects of Muslim Culture. Its importance and effects are seen in each Islamic area.
The Muslim calligraphy started to flourish with growing awareness in contemporary Muslims. Since then the interest of Muslims in calligraphy has been growing more and more with the passing of every single day. The contemporary Muslim calligraphy may be divided into following categories:
- Traditional Calligraphy
- Pure Abstraction Calligraphy
- Figural Calligraphy
- Symbol Calligraphy
- Expressionist Calligraphy
Let us have a look over each category one by one for those looking to learn Muslim culture. The first one is Traditional Calligraphy. The contemporary Islamic calligraphers are producing numerous examples of this traditional calligraphy. The calligraphy is known as Traditional calligraphy because of the fact that it conforms to the long established traditions and customs of Islam. The traditional calligraphers used to train from one of the best calligraphers of their locality, in this way the art of this traditional calligraphy kept on passing through generations and maintaining its existence in this modern age.
Those looking to learn Muslim culture would also love to learn about the Figural Calligraphy. The prohibition to represent the images of different living beings opened the doors of this type of calligraphy. The Muslim produces numerous great calligraphers in the field of figure calligraphy. The Sadqeen, a very famous Pakistani calligrapher had the authority in this type of calligraphy.
Similarly, another famous type of Islamic calligraphy is known as Symbolic Calligraphy. This calligraphy has very long roots in the history of Islam. It was originated from Umayyad regime. This type of calligraphic work includes the symbols and sign pertaining to Islamic culture and traditions. This type of calligraphers tries to explain and convey feelings with the help of different signs and symbols.
Likewise, another type of calligraphy that would attract the attention of those looking to learn Muslim culture is known as Pseudo Calligraphy or alternatively Pure Abstraction. It has also long roots in the ancient history of Islam. Many renowned calligraphers have been produced in this field. In this type of calligraphy, the calligrapher tries to express the feelings as well as story in the form of different letters as well as words. This was a brief account of Islamic Art.
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|Alert neighbor, smoke detectors save home in RP
The importance of having smoke detectors inside the home was never more clear than on March 8 when the sound of a fire alarm prompted an alert neighbor to call 911 even though no smoke or flames were evident.
The call concerning the home on Heath Circle in Rohnert Park came to the Rohnert Park Dept. of Public Safety at around 9:22 a.m. RPDPS fire engines responded and upon arrival checked the outside of the residents for signs of a fire.
Inside, RPDPS found a working fire in the kitchen of the residence.
The fire had burnt up a side of cabinets and was moving across the ceiling.
A full first alarm assignment was called for, bringing in additional RPDPS officers and engines from the Rancho Adobe Fire District and Rincon Valley.
Suppression techniques confined the fire to one side of the kitchen and prevented it from spreading inside the house or into the attic area. Damage from this fire has been estimated at around $35,000.
The residents were not home at the time of the fire, and their three dogs were cared for by a neighbor.
"This is a great example of why it is important to have working smoke detectors in our homes that are regularly tested," RPDPS said in a press release. "If not for the quick actions and alert ears of a close neighbor, this fire could have gone undetected for an extended period of time, causing significantly more damage."
The origin of this fire remains under investigation but preliminary information does not point to anything suspicious.


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This is a call for the next Issue of P Art and Culture Magazine,
dedicated to "Games in Art". A 2500-3000 words article is requested about "Roman Board Games".
As illustrations, terracotta dice and knucklebones; Roman reliefs; wall paintings from Pompeii, will be used.
P Art and Culture is a richly illustrated magazine, and it is looking
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State-Wide Free Financial Aid Event to be held at Malone University
January 17, 2014 | Release # 6820
Malone University will host the state-wide college financial aid event "College Goal Sunday" (CGS) on February 9 at 2 p.m. In Mitchell Hall on the campus located at 2600 Cleveland Avenue N.W. in Canton, Ohio.
The free event, presented by the Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA) and endorsed by the Ohio Board of Regents, assists students and parents with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the federal application that is required to receive federal financial aid including the Federal Pell Grant and student loans as well as the need-based state grants.
Due to the great demand expected for assistance in completing the FASFA, families are encouraged to register for the free event at www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org or by calling 1.800.233.6734. The FAFSA is the key to funding a college education and helping families to overcome financial barriers that otherwise prevent students from attending the institution they want to. Studies show that a student is 50 percent more likely to attend college when they complete the FAFSA. While walk-ins are welcome, registration is encouraged. Record numbers are expected to be in attendance.
For more information, contact Pam Pustay, director of financial aid at Malone University and event site coordinator at the following:
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Phone Number: 330-471-8161
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OASFAA is a non-profit, professional organization for individuals actively engaged in the administration of financial aid within the State of Ohio for higher education. As an educational organization, OASFAA strives to offer resources to students, families and high school advisers to promote higher education and increase awareness of financial aid opportunities.
Malone University, a Christian university for the arts, sciences, and professions in the liberal arts tradition, affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, awards both undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 100 academic programs. Malone has been recognized by the prestigious Templeton Foundation as a leader in character development, as one of Northeast Ohio's Top Workplaces by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and is ranked among the top colleges and universities in the Midwest under the category Regional Universities according to U.S.News & World Report's America's Best Colleges 2014,has been awarded the designation Military Friendly School by Victory Media, and is named to AffordableCollegesOnline (ACO)'s Best Lifetime Return on Investment list for the State of Ohio.
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Whole Wheat Puffin Muffins
You already know that I LOVE pancakes. I think they may be the quintessential comfort food! (well there are a few arguments to that idea too...but we can talk about that later....) At least I can say they are the food that reminds me most of my childhood and pancake breakfasts on the weekends. I try to make them whenever possible and in as many combinations as possible but sometimes they just take too long to make and I can't get them off the griddle fast enough.
All I did was make it better-for-you so you don't have to feel as guilty about popping these into your mouth (I will confess that I ate WAY too many myself...) they are delicious!
These are perfect for the days when you have too much to do, lots of people to cook for, or just don't feel like standing in front of the griddle flipping flap-jacks! I bet kids would love them too because you can make any combination of pancake you want. In this batch I made my with: veggie sausage, raspberries, blueberries and double berry with dark chocolate chips! The combinations are endless!
Whole Wheat Puffin Muffins
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons melted butter
fillings: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, dark chocolate chips, veggie sausage, etc.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix together with a wire whisk to combine ingredients. In another bowl, stir buttermilk, egg, maple syrup and melted butter until just combined.
Pour the wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir with a spoon until combined. Pour the batter into greased muffin pans and add your favorite fillings (great step for the kids to do!) Bake for 8-9 minutes. Enjoy!
On another note....I'm working hard on a new design for SimplyWholeKitchen.com! I'm moving my blog from Blogger to Wordpress and since I'm doing the move no matter what, I figured that I might as well shake it up a bit too! Blogger has been great but I'm looking for more functionality and applications and blogger just isn't cutting it right now. I'm especially going to redo the recipe and pantry pages so that they are easier to navigate :) This is also a warning that there may be a few hiccups on the site in the next week or two...so please be patient with me! Good news is that the link that you already visit isn't going to change! And I can't wait to hear what you think about the new site!


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CSSP Updates, Vibrio (Vp) and Biotoxin Information
This page has ben created to focus specifically on delivering general information associated with the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP), Vibrio parahaemolyticus (VP) and Marine Biotoxin (i.e. PSP) to BC shellfish farmers. Note that the information on this page is not official. It is for background material only.
If you are looking for the latest PSP Closure information, click here to link to the Fisheries and Oceans Canada website.
If you are looking for the latestSanitary Closure information,click here to link to the official Fisheries and Oceans Canada website.
CFIA Vibrio parahaemolyticus HACCP Controls Document May 2013 –NEW
2008 Changes to the CSSP – Human Waste Containment
Updated May 28th, 2008 – Please be advised that Amendment #11 of the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program Manual has been issued. Click here for CFIA CSSP Manual Table of Contents. This amendment makes modifications to:
Definitions – incorporate new definition to reflect Appendix XII
Chapter 1 – update to incorporate inclusion on ICSSL
Chapter 2 – Sub-tidal Areas (replaces Bulletin 2)
Chapter 12 – to reflect Appendix XII
Appendix I – Sampling Holding Times
Appendix XI – Protocol for Shellfish Brokers (new document)
Appendix XII – Multi-trophic management plan (new document)
Updated March 4th, 2008 – The final report, "Summative Evaluation of the CSSP" is now posted in CFIA's website (click here to view).
Updated February 22nd, 2008-The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Environment Canada, the partners in the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP), are enhancing program requirements to better address the potential health risks associated with human waste disposal into waters where shellfish are harvested. The improved controls apply to shellfish harvesting vessels and will affect federally registered shellfish processors through their QMPimplementation practices. Click here to view the official notification of changes to the CSSP.
February 18th, 2008 – Changes to the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP) are expected for Human Waste Containment on Shellfish Harvest Vessels in 2008. Disposal of human waste into waters where shellfish are harvested or adjacent to shellfish harvest areas creates unnecessary and potentially serious health risks for shellfish consumers. To be implemented in 2008, vessels involved in shellfish harvesting that are not readily available to on-land washroom facilities will be required to have an onboard approved human waste receptacle. Approved waste receptacles are expected to include: an impervious container with tight fitting lid, a portable toilet, a fixed toilet with holding tank or a Transport Canada approved marine sanitation device. In addition all persons on board a harvest vessel must sanitize their hands after using such devices. Contact CFIA Fish Inspection for more information.
Summary of BCSGA Vibrio Workshop – February 21st, 2008
In order to prepare ourselves for this year's Vibrio parahaemolyticus(Vibrio, Vp) season, the BCSGA is hosted a workshop on February 21st, 2008. The purpose of this workshop was to gather the stakeholders to review the results of last year's (2007) Vibrio season and determine the effectiveness of our existing time temperature controls and public education program. Presentations (links below) focussed on comparisons of the new US Vibrio control program; a review of consumer advisories and an update on labeling requirements; and a review of the current Vp Bill of Lading that growers use.Below are a series of links to PDF files of the presentations given:
2008 Washington State Vp Control Program by Maryanne Guichard, Washington State Department of Health
Norovirus – What is It? by Lorraine McIntyre, Food Safety Specialist, BC Centre for Disease Control
Vp in British Columbia by Eleni Galanis, BC Centre for Disease Control
Raw Oyster Advisory Update byDomenico Losito, Regional Director, Health Protection, Vancouver Coastal Health
Vp in BC – Current and Future Approaches by Liliana Rodriguez-Maynez, Shellfish and Aquaculture Specialist, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Background Information on Agencies Associated with Vibrio and PSP
In February 2008, a document was drafted by the BCSGA which outlines the responsibilities of the various agencies as they relate to the delivery of the Vibrio and Marine Biotoxin programs in BC. The delivery is complex – therefore this attempts to clarify a few things. Click the link below to view the PDF document:
Backgrounder: Agency Responsibilities with regard to Vibrio (Vp) and Marine Biotoxins (PSP)
Basic Information on PSP (Backgrounder Article)
Ever wondered about the deal withParalytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP)? Ever felt the temptation to pick Oysters from a public beach, but haven't done your background research into biotoxins? If so, read this article at physorg.com.
And, as a highly-regulated farming industry that does understand PSP and monitors specifically and diligently for it, we encourage you to not pick Oysters off public beaches, but instead buy them from your local farmed shellfish distributor, restaurant or market. That way, you may rest assured, they are clean. And enjoy!


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I started the same way last year. It's pretty normal if you haven't been working out.
I had to start with wall pushes and work from there. Even after a year, I'm still working my way into good shape. Granted, I'm a lot older than you, but it does take time.
Here's a page with a video where Mark demonstrates pushup progressions from wall pushes to more advanced pushups.
How-To: Proper Pushup Technique | Mark's Daily Apple
If you haven't gotten it yet, get the Primal Blueprint Fitness e-book which will walk you through things.
Primal Blueprint Fitness | Mark's Daily Apple


text: Consider the device like a primitive relay. The armature on the right would be guided and aligned with the core on the left. A return spring would be used to pull the armature back to the right once the coil is de-energized. The springs effect is addressed below. As a relay some contacts are connected to, and move with, the armature. Other contacts are stationary and would make or break contacts as the armature moves. The following characteristic re given: Core and armature material = cast steel, us Fig 1-5(b), pg. 3. N = 500 turns Mean core path through the core and armature = 360mm Each air gap between core and armature = 1.5mm With the given airgap, a flux density B = 0.8T is required to move the armature and actuate the relay. This is required to overcome the spring. Determine: (a) Find the current in the coil. Hint: the air gap is so small, fringing is negligible. (b) What is the permeability of the relay�s magnetic circuit, m, assuming (a). (c) Repeat the problem with the air gaps zero. Find the new current necessary to maintain B = 0.8T.


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Leg 4: One if by Land, Two if by Sea-Tac – March 17, 2012
Greetings, fellow A.netters, and welcome to the latest leg of "The Next Ten"! This fourth installment of the series has Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as its objective. Sea-Tac is the country's 16th busiest airport and the only one on my list located appreciably west of the Mississippi River. (MSP is also west of the river, but only by a stone's throw.) I am already familiar with this airport owing to a few previous trips; you might have read about the most recent one in November. If you haven't, you will find a convenient link at the end of the post.
Regarding that November vacation, the great time I had in Seattle was still fresh on my mind as I booked the flights. Thus, I decided to give myself plenty of time in the city; perhaps I could catch a train and hit up some of the places I became acquainted with after the airport journey was complete. With that, the framework for a St. Patrick's Day in the Emerald City was complete. However, much to my chagrin, that framework would require an overhaul…
As far as the flights were concerned, I looked at United to fill in the OKC-DEN and back. In between, I had Alaska Airlines going west (all the better to log a new airline and a new airplane type) and Frontier going east. A few days after booking, I received an email from F9 notifying me about a change in the flight. Fortunately, the only change was the flight number, so business went on as usual. A few days after that, I got another F9 email. Expecting another minor change, I saw instead that my 2:51 PM flight would now depart at 8:20 AM.
All of a sudden, I needed a substitute flight out of Seattle. The first order of business was to shift the F9 flight elsewhere; my Summit status came in handy as I was able to switch it to another city on another day with no charge—and to a future leg in the series, no less. (Stay tuned…) The second order of business was to find a flight with suitable timing. Two options arose: another Alaska flight that left at 12:45 PM, or a United flight leaving at 3:13 PM. The second would preserve my time in the city, but it would also reduce my previously planned connection time. I sided with United, my primary motivations being the city time and the MileagePlus credit. (Besides, I've booked less connection time than that in the past, so 43 minutes looked quite doable.) With a re-combobulated itinerary in my pocket, I was ready for Seattle once again. (You will also be pleased to know that I remembered to make sure my camera had a full battery. )
(Some pictures have been omitted for your convenience. If you wish to see them all, feel free to follow the link: Slideshow for Leg Four)
Let us now move forward to the day of the action. I attempted to print my boarding pass at home, but the printer picked that time to go on the fritz. It was too late to go to the airport and do it that night (I understand closing the ticket counters, but shutting down the self-service kiosks?) so I was forced to drag my carcass out of bed earlier than anticipated to collect it. It turned out to not be any trouble at all; I was on my way to the Rockies again. (And yes, I did remember to wear a green shirt.)
My A320 sitting at the gate…but not for long!
United Airlines 255 OKC-DEN
Scheduled: 06:17-07:05
Actual: 06:25-06:33 (wheels up/wheels down); 06:15-06:42 (gate to gate)
Airbus A320-232 (N461UA)
This flight was completely full, as in "not one empty seat." Even so, I sank into the Economy seat and was able to relax. I didn't go to sleep, but I was quite comfortable. There's something about that United seat that seems to lend itself to comfort…or maybe it's just me.
What one sees from 24A
For a 6 AM flight, it went by much better than I expected. For some reason, there was happiness up there at 38,000 feet. I had a can of apple juice (yes, there is such a thing as "too early for booze" on St. Patrick's Day), an ear tuned to Channel 9, and a window to a world in the late stages of slumber under the stars. We touched down on Runway 26 just as the first shades of orange appeared at the edge of the eastern sky.
At the gate in Denver
When I went to take a picture of the plane, I realized that there was one vexing drawback to the new livery: the placement of the registration. It's now on the lower part of the fuselage, which meant that it was conveniently hidden by the wing from every available angle:
That was fine, though, because I remembered to look at the manufacturer's plate for the pertinent information. Oh, wait…I forgot about that. But no worries—I could get a picture of the nose gear doors, right?
Nope, still not enough light to make it out. Great, now I was going to have to appeal to the internet and hope that someone had the required information. I put that setback out of my mind and got on with the morning. My next stop was Concourse A, where my Alaska plane was waiting. Speaking of which…
Alaska Airlines 685 DEN-SEA
Scheduled: 08:00-09:55
Actual: 08:06-09:24 (wheels up/wheels down); 07:53-09:28 (gate to gate)
Boeing 737-990 (N323AS)
While looking over some trip details a couple of days out, I became curious about what Alaska had to offer in First Class. If the price was right, I would consider shelling out a couple of bucks for the two-and-a-quarter hour (or so) flight. It turned out that some seats were still open, but I couldn't snag any of them at home. I would just have to wait to see if there were still any at the gate. Luckily, one was available, and a window at that! $50 later, I had a boarding pass to the good life. Factoring in the original cost of the ticket, my sojourn in F cost about $150. Quite the steal, considering that United wanted $560 for a First upgrade on the SEA-DEN segment. (Be forewarned: Alaska will change the upgrade parameters later this year, so a segment such as mine will cost $100 to upgrade.)
An engine, a winglet, and a seal pup
Wide open spaces
The cabin
There ended up being only one empty seat in the 16-seat First cabin, so I was apparently the recipient of some luck (of the Irish?) and good timing. Service began right there on the ground; I declined a pre-departure beverage for reasons that should have been clear in my legroom photo.
As we taxi out, I see (right to left) Clover, Lucy, Andre, and Thunder. I know those four very well, having flown with all of them.
Our shadow tags along as we taxi
The nose points up and we have no choice but to follow…
Probably 20-30 minutes after takeoff, the flight attendant went around taking meal orders. I requested a breakfast sandwich and a glass of orange juice.
After 15 minutes, the orange juice arrived along with a snack mix packet, consisting of pretzel sticks, corn chips with flax seed, and cheddar corn sticks. A bit strange, I thought, but I happily nommed on them all the same.
As has been the case with so many of my recent trips, the scenery was quickly concealed by a layer of clouds…
Ten more minutes passed, and I could smell good things coming from the galley. Trays of food soon appeared from behind the wall and onto the tray tables of the ravenous passengers. Being in the last seat of the last row, I was naturally the last to receive my tray. What you see is what I got:
The sandwich contained provolone cheese, an egg, Canadian bacon, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes nestled within a ciabatta bun. Included was a container of strawberry yogurt. Twenty minutes later, I had an empty tray to hand back to the flight attendant. So, how was it? Well, the sandwich was tasty. The star of the show was the tomato, which gave it a pleasant zing; without it, the sandwich might have scored lower. The yogurt was fine, although I don't know how one can screw up packaged yogurt short of leaving it out for a week or letting it go past the expiration date. So far, so good on Alaska.
The flight attendants continued to make sure we had what we needed after the main service was finished. I didn't require anything else, but someone was always close by in case I did. (The wines looked intriguing, but I decided not to ask for any.) With that out of the way, I pretty much sat back and relaxed with some music for the rest of the flight. As we descended into the Seattle area, we plowed through cloud cover until we were a few seconds from touchdown. Oh, and something else: it was snowing. (Surprise, surprise—dismal weather in Seattle. I didn't remember seeing snow in the forecast, but there ya go.) Take a look:
You can just barely make out the home fields of the Seahawks and Mariners
Look Ma, it's snowing! (see it whizzing by the window?)
An Icelandair 757
S Gate building
Concourse B
Central Terminal
Pulling into Concourse C
So here I was in Seattle once again, but this time for only a few hours instead of a few days. Believe it or not, the crappy meteorological conditions threatened to put a damper on my plans to walk about the city! The only thing I could do was explore the airport and hope it got close to decent by the time I was finished…
I started with a look around where I was deposited: the end of Concourse C (I apologize in advance for some of the photographs you are about to see. Many of the areas in the airport aren't very brightly lit when the sun hides behind the clouds.)
Once again, we see the boring formula that is so often seen across the country. However, I would rate it as less boring than most. Trust me: sunlight helps. (On the other side of the coin, I don't want people unnecessarily wasting money on extravagant projects. Function comes first, but I think it can look spiffy without breaking the bank.) Next on the list was the standard restroom inspection.
I found it adequately spacious and clean, with plenty of fixtures. An alright start, but my journey was just beginning…
The airport has an underground people mover with three trains. One serves the A, B, and S gates; one serves C, D, and N; the last simply connects north and south to facilitate transfers. The trains are timed so that switches can easily be made. It's an efficient system that's simple to follow. It's the only way to get to the satellite buildings, so I would be on these trains a few times. In this case, I'm speeding over to the D Gates:
Typical station
There are a few places where the glass walls are painted; this is one such display
Concourse D
Flight information
I decided to go around and look at the start of Concourse C, where it was a little wider and brighter.
Looking down on a Dash 8-Q400, of which you will find a boatload
The next stop was the N satellite. Really not a whole lot to speak of. Granted, it's just a satellite building, so there's not much one can expect from it.
That essentially marked the halfway point of my exploration. The next task was to work my way around the south complex. The first destination was Concourse B. It seemed as if it was brighter in B than in C despite seemingly sharing the same design.
More on this one later
Hey, isn't that neat? Thunder followed me to Seattle!
The end of Concourse B was similar to the end of C, but again, it seemed brighter and more pleasant. The transit station here was closed, however, so that required me to double back to get to the other areas.
The clear winner of the beauty contest at SEA is Concourse A; it comes closest to doing things correctly. Walls of glass at the gate areas let in as much light as possible and the halls are tall and wide. It's quite the breath of fresh air compared to the other concourses. It could do with a little more color here or there, and perhaps a few more seats, but they're certainly on the right track.
Virgin America A320 N621VA, "air colbert"
A stylish parking garage
Seems a bit lonely and sterile down this way…
More art
I think it's a little warmer where this plane is going…
Looking back the way I came
There was one more passenger area for me to visit: the S Gates. I trekked back along the length of Concourse A to the transit station.
The S satellite looked drabber than N, which was surprising given that it shared its design with the N Gates and it's the prime area for international flights, serving many departures and all arrivals without customs preclearance.
Shabby ceiling
The Central Terminal was the final stop for my voyage. This area connects the four main concourses and contains a food court and mall. And it has a great view. (You'll see why empty tables at the windows were in short supply.)
737-800 N512AS, "Spirit of Seattle". Note the hybrid Alaska/Boeing livery that honors the airline's relationship with Boeing (they operate only Boeing jets) and both companies' connections to Seattle.
Montana State Bobcats logoprop
Idaho Vandals logoprop (I knew I was at the airport for a while when I saw this plane depart twice)
Asiana A333
I kept an eye on the weather as I wandered through the airport. The precipitation switched from snow to rain as the day progressed, but the moderate to heavy rainfall was more than I was willing to wade into. Thus, I reluctantly scrapped the side excursion and holed up in a United Club until the appointed departure time. I made sure to grab a Bailey's so it could be an official St. Patrick's Day before I left. Thus the SEA adventure ended with a bit of a whimper instead of a bang. Better luck next time, I suppose…
I went up to the gate area and saw this A320 at the gate:
United Airlines 684 SEA-DEN
Scheduled: 15:13-18:47
Actual: 15:22-18:37 (wheels up/wheels down); 15:13-18:43 (gate to gate)
Airbus A320-232 (N431UA)
Now it was time to go back where I came from. Despite the announcements from the flight attendants regarding a full flight, the middle seat next to me remained empty. The flight went by smoothly and peacefully, though I had to grudgingly close my window shade since the sun was toasting my arm and attempting to blind me. The only highlight came during the beverage service, which I'll elaborate on in a bit.
Control tower and assorted trees and buildings
10F, my Economy Plus seat
A Delta A330 taxiing out
We line up on Runway 16L; you can see the other two parallel runways
Here we go again!
So, the drinks cart came by and I requested a Coke Zero. The flight attendant handed me a cup of ice and a can of Coke Zero. I immediately noticed something different about the can—namely the fact that I couldn't read most of it.
Amused at this neat little thing, I proceeded to drink its contents. I noticed no difference from the regular cans, and I didn't get some horrid intergalactic plague from it, so all was well. A person in the row ahead of me also ordered a Coke Zero, but their can was of the regular variety. I can only imagine that some unlucky person on United 875 to Narita (which departed about 40 minutes before my flight) made neither heads nor tails of their soda can printed in English… Needless to say, that soda can found its way into the seat pocket to avoid collection. I couldn't think of a finer souvenir to have.
Looking at our reflection. My window was directly beneath the "U" in United.
The eastbound flight was just as peaceful as the westbound. I'd call it routine, but I don't think there's anything routine about the experience. Everything may look the same at the first glance, but something new can always be found if the effort to look for it is made.
Shots of the Rockies
Vance Brand Airport (KLMO)
Brakes and thrust reversers: a good idea
There be N784UA, which provided my first wide-body flight experience a couple of years ago
We pulled into the gate and I wondered where my next flight would depart from. I read "B28" on the boarding pass and thought 'wait a minute, I think I'm pretty close to there'. I looked through the window, and what did I behold? Gate B28 and my next plane.
Once inside the concourse, I was able to see my Airbuses side-by-side:
Now that my worries about a tight connection were well and truly smashed, I had some time to take care of some business. Once all of that was finished, it was back to the gate to sit and wait.
United Airlines 525 DEN-OKC
Scheduled: 19:30-21:54
Actual: 19:54-21:59 (wheels up/wheels down); 19:41-22:04 (gate to gate)
Airbus A320-232 (N434UA)
By this point, I was feeling the effects of having only four hours of sleep the night before. (Obviously not the ideal situation, but I couldn't avoid it…) I just wanted the day to be over so I could crawl into bed and get some real rest. That didn't stop me from noticing that there was something a little off about this flight. I guess all of the things that were supposed to go wrong for the other three were deferred to the last one. Boarding started a bit behind schedule and proceeded at a rather slow pace. Once it seemed that all passengers were aboard, perhaps four or five others trickled on after a few minutes. I assume they were from late-arriving connections, but no explanation was given.
Back in Economy. As you can see, I paid another visit to my happy place. I normally wouldn't have, but I might have passed out and not awoken again for another 37 hours without it.
The pilots were Washington based, while the others were New York based. They looked the part, too. They had demeanors that kinda said "Bring it on, you punk passengers. I dare you." They ended up being alright, competently performing their jobs while not being too grumpy. They were a bit slow, however—the beverage service didn't start until we were well into cruise, and they nearly forgot to do the final trash run and safety checks before landing. To that last point, they hurriedly collected refuse and told us to turn off our electronics as we glided along on final approach. They got it done with about 90 seconds to spare.
The flight attendant making the landing announcement put a nice cap on the night by welcoming us to "the city of Oklahoma" and the "Oklahoma International Airport". I was tired enough that it might have sounded right if I didn't know any better...