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Today we are going to talk about a relatively common positional exchange sacrifice - Rxe6 (or Rxe3 for Black). As a rule, a player achieves two main goals with such a sacrifice: 1) eliminates the opponent's Bishop and therefore completely dominates on the light squares (or dark squares for Black). 2) makes the position of the opponent's King more vulnerable.
Even though this concept is pretty simple, it was virtually unknown even for the World's best players before WWII. In cases where they sacrificed an exchange positionally, the resulting attack was so strong that the outcome of the game was never in question. Look at the next famous example. Even though technically the Rxe6 sacrifice was positional, in reality White attack was so strong and irresistible that I cannot even call the Rxe6 move a sacrifice!
Enter Tigran Petrosian and Ulf Andersson. These two great chessplayers are well known for their positional exchange sacrifices. I will never forget the story which was told by an older master who played against the great Petrosian. It was the King's Indian Defense and at some point a part of the position looked like this ( the material was even, but I don't recall the exact position):
This definitely shows why Petrosian is my favorite player.
that's what makes Petrosian exceptional....he had done this many times in his games!!!!
Thanks! Very helpful article.
Ulf Andersson think he can beat kasparov with such bold move Rxe6 but at end result are draw.Nice defence G.Kasparov!
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many many bad moves in all these games
In the kasparov game, kasparov immediately started attacking f6, blacks weak black point. He uses the open f-file to keep the pressure. By move 25 he has two knights on black squares, obstructing blacks bishop, pressuring an exchange.
On move 38 he enters the 7-th rank, another black square. Again not giving black the chance to use his black bishop advantage.
I have seen Petrosian's exchange sac before. Moves like that make me feel inadequate.
There's nothing White can do to break the fortress of Black neither do Black's. However, nice positional sacrifice by Andersson!
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Outfielder Billy McKinney makes his Baseball Prospectus Top 101 Prospects debut. (Photo by Aldrin Capulong/Daytona Cubs)
At this point, the baseball community is well aware of the Cubs' system depth. Almost universally rated the best farm system in baseball, the Cubs continue to flaunt their strengths on every preseason prospect list. So it should come as no surprise that Baseball Prospectus included seven farmhands in its annual 101 Prospects list.
Given the subjectivity of these lists, every top prospect ranking is going to display some opinions that don't necessarily run parallel with other publications' rankings. And Baseball Prospectus is no different, even after we remember Baseball Propsectus named Addison Russell as the organization's top prospect in November. Regardless, the Cubs still see two farmhands in the top five, three in the top 20 and a pair of players making their Baseball Prospectus Top 101 debuts. At 7 p.m. Monday, members of the Baseball Prospectus staff will be hosting a live chat to talk about the list. Here are the Cubs represented on the rankings:
2. Addison Russell, SS
2014 Ranking: 7
5. Kris Bryant, 3B
2014 Ranking: 17
19. Jorge Soler, OF
2014 Ranking: 45
38. Albert Almora, CF
2014 Ranking: 25
77. Kyle Schwarber, C/OF
2014 Ranking: N/A
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2014 Ranking: N/A
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Soler named one of MLB.com's top outfield prospects
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If you needed further proof that the Cubs' system is loaded with top talent, here it is. In MLB.com's final installment of their positional top 10 lists unveiled on Thursday, Prospect Watch has Jorge Soler the No. 3 outfield prospect in baseball.
Though [Soler's] first two full seasons were marred somewhat by a pair of suspensions and repeated leg injuries, he reached the Majors last August. He homered off Mat Latos in his first at-bat, delivered two more long balls in his third game and looked every bit the slugger Chicago hoped for.
A fine athlete with strength, leverage and explosive bat speed, Soler has huge raw power to all fields and the hitting ability to translate it into game production. He recognizes pitches and works counts well, so he should hit for average. He makes more consistent contact than Javy Baez and Kris Bryant, two other prodigious sluggers with whom he rose through the Cubs system.
With solid speed and a well above-average arm, Soler also can be an asset in right field.
Soler played in 24 games at the big league level in 2014 and made quite a debut. Though most of his success came during the early portion of his call-up, the outfielder hit .292/.330/.573 (AVG/OBP/SLG) with five homers and eight doubles, driving in 20. There's certainly room to grow and he'll need to remain healthy, but Soler could be a middle-of-the-order force for the Cubs for a long while.
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Keith Law ranked Addison Russell the No. 4 prospect in baseball. (Photo by Rodger Wood)
A day after ESPN Insider Keith Law named the Cubs the top farm system in baseball, the analyst handed the organization another compliment Thursday, naming four Cubs to his top 100 prospects., including two in the top five.
As has become the consensus for the last six months, Law anointed third baseman Kris Bryant his No. 1 prospect in the game. Joining him on the list were Addison Russell (No. 4), Jorge Soler (No. 14) and Kyle Schwarber (No. 90).
After hitting .325/.438/.661 (AVG/OBP/SLG) with a minors-best 43 homers between Double- and Triple-A in 2014, Bryant received multiple minor league player of the year awards. Even though he was selected just 18 months ago as the second-overall pick of the 2013 draft, the slugger has quickly ascended the minor league ranks, and is primed to make his major league debut this year. Law ranked Bryant his No. 15 prospect prior to 2014. Here is what he thinks about the third baseman's future:
Bryant's swing is very balanced, with a wide setup and good use of his lower half to generate power. While there were concerns when he was an amateur that his bat speed might not catch up to major league velocity, he really has had no problem with better stuff in the pros, probably because his eye is so good and his swing is very short from load to contact. He's a good enough athlete to be able to handle third base, although he'd probably be better defensively in right field with his plus arm and fewer quick-reaction plays to challenge him. Wherever he ends up, he has 30-homer, .400 OBP potential, and should challenge for MVP awards once he has a few years in the majors.
Though Russell's name may be a little newer to Cubs fans, he has been hovering around the top ranks of prospect lists for a while now. Law ranked the muscular Russell No. 3 on this list last year when he was a member of the Athletics organization. A July trade brought the highly touted prospect into the Cubs system, and while a hamstring tear shortened his 2014, the shortstop still manged to hit .295 with a .350 on-base percentage and demonstrated a little more power to his game.
Russell is a true shortstop with one of the best pure hit tools in the minors, both of which are a function of his outstanding hands, which are strong enough to produce hard contact yet smooth enough that he makes difficult plays look easy at short, whether it's a tough ground ball or a quick transfer on a 4-6-3 double-play turn. His swing did get a little longer in 2014, producing more power but also more ground ball contact, as he would get on top of balls he didn't square up. Russell always will face questions about his position because he's not a runner, but his footwork is more than adequate, and he has the hands and arm to be above-average there. Shortstops with the potential to hit .300-plus with double-digit homers are rare commodities — Troy Tulowitzki was the only major leaguer to do it in 2014 — which makes Russell's skill set extremely valuable.
Cubs fans got a glimpse of Soler at the major league level in 2014, as the power-hitting outfielder spent 24 games on the big league stage. He demonstrated his exciting tools early on, slugging five home runs, driving in 20 and posting a .292/.330/.573 line. Many expect Soler to start the season as the Cubs' Opening Day right fielder.
Soler has gotten much stronger since he first signed a nine-year, $30 million contract with the Cubs in 2012, retaining much of his athleticism but losing some running speed as he bulked up. He always had enormous power thanks to very rapid hand acceleration and a beautiful, rotational swing with long extension through contact. He has a right fielder's arm and the ability to be an average or better defender there, but for now his routes are a bit suspect and he'll need more work out there to avoid being the new Domonic Brown. Soler wasn't patient in the majors, but he had been so in the minors, and I expect that skill to return as he gains experience in the majors and stops trying to recreate what he did in those first five games. He projects as a 25-30 homer guy who hits .270-280 with a solid OBP and, we hope, average defense, which would make him maybe the Cubs' third- or fourth-best hitter in their suddenly loaded lineup.
Though Law doesn't see Schwarber as an everyday catcher, the Cubs appear a lot more confident, having worked with the 2014 first-round pick extensively behind the plate this offseason. Regardless, the big sell on the catcher/outfielder is his bat, which helped Schwarber power through Short-Season Boise and Single-A Kane County before finishing in High-A in 2014. He hit .344/.428/.634 with 18 homers and 18 doubles in his first professional year.
He has a chance to end up with a plus hit tool and plus power, showing much better plate discipline this summer than he did as an amateur, although his front side can get soft and he can be vulnerable to soft stuff away because his typical swing is so hard. If he hits .280 or so with a strong OBP and 25-30 homers, he'll be a good everyday player even if he ends up as a bad left fielder, and the Cubs certainly believe he has a chance to exceed even those marks.
ESPN's Law ranks the Cubs' system best in baseball
Kris Bryant heads what Keith Law calls the best system in baseball. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)
In July, ESPN prospect expert Keith Law raved about the Cubs' system, naming it the best in the game at that point. He went so far as to say, "This has to be the most loaded the Cubs' farm has been in at least 30 years."
That feeling has continued to resonate with Law, who again named the Cubs' farm system the best in baseball heading into the 2015 season.
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The Cubs' draft strategy under the Theo Epstein/Jed Hoyer regime has been to grab a polished hitter in the first round and load up on arms later. That, along with the trade of Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel that netted two more top hitting prospects, has produced a system that's full of hitting prospects but still a bit light on the pitching side. The first wave of bats reached the majors in the middle of 2014, with more coming this year, but there won't be enough at-bats for Javier Baez and Jorge Soler and Arismendy Alcantara and Addison Russell and Kyle Schwarber and Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo … and that's not even everyone who might end up pushing for playing time. The Cubs are in prime position to flip a young hitter for a pitcher or even to swing a bigger deal, especially if they want to try to set themselves up to win the NL Central in 2016. There are young starting pitching prospects here to like, led by 20-year-old Duane Underwood, but they're all a few years away.
Law ranked the Cubs the No. 4 system at this time in 2014, No. 5 in 2013, and No. 20 in 2012—mere months after Epstein and Hoyer took over.
Law will unveil his top 100 prospects on Thursday and list his top 10 prospects for each club on Friday.
Baseball America releases Cubs top 10 prospect rankings
Jorge Soler is one of the Cubs top prospects by any measure. (Photo by Stephen Green)
When it comes to prospect rankings, there are several offensive weapons in the Cubs system that find themselves atop almost every list. Baseball America unveiled its 2015 Cubs Top 10 Prospects Monday, and sure enough, the familiar bats make up the top half.
Here are Baseball America's best Cubs prospects and some of the more interesting comments:
1. Kris Bryant, 3B
The Cubs have a surplus of athletic infielders who can hit, and it's conceivable either big league shortstops Baez and Starlin Castro or Double-A shortstop Addison Russell could wind up at third base, with Bryant shifting to the outfield. Bryant also could stay at third, where Luis Valbuena is keeping the hot corner warm in Chicago. Barring a poor start back Triple-A Iowa, Bryant should arrive on the North Side as soon as the Cubs deem it financially feasible. Bryant has the talent, confidence and makeup to be one of the game's biggest stars. All he's waiting for is the playing time.
2. Addison Russell, SS
Russell combines above-average athleticism with extremely quick hands and impressive strength to produce both plus hitting ability and power. He's nearly impossible to beat with a fastball when he's looking for it and stays back on offspeed stuff, trusting his fast hands and making plenty of high-impact contact. Defensively, Russell has the range and improved footwork to stay at shortstop.
3. Jorge Soler, OF
Kris Bryant hits more homers, but Soler's create more buzz. His vicious bat speed, top-of-the-scale raw power and impressive feel for hitting make him a terror to pitchers. When locked in, he generates scorching line drives to all fields; some just don't stop going until they're over the fence. He's coachable, takes quality at-bats and isn't fazed by hitting with two strikes.
4. Kyle Schwarber, C/OF
Schwarber has thick, strong legs and swings from the ground up, incorporating his powerful lower half to deliver plus power with a short, furious stroke. He keeps his hands back and has the strength to hit the ball out to any part of the park. He has a .300-hitting, 30-homer ceiling. A college catcher, Schwarber has leadership skills and solid-average arm strength, but his receiving was rudimentary as an amateur, frequently dropping to one knee to handle breaking balls. He has the tools to be a capable left fielder, having shown instincts for the position.
5. C.J. Edwards, RHP
At his best, Edwards delivers three above-average to plus pitches, with excellent body control leading to an easy, rhythmic delivery and strike-throwing ability. He's very tough for hitters to square up due to late cutting action on his fastball, which generally sat 90-93 mph in August and in his Arizona Fall League stint. The late life on the pitch has allowed him to allow just two home runs in 237 career pro innings.
6. Billy McKinney, OF
The Cubs were stunned they were able to pry both Addison Russell and McKinney, the Athletics' top two prospects, away in the Jeff Samardzija/Jason Hammel trade. Signed in 2013 for $1.8 million, McKinney jumped to high Class A for his first full season and hit better in the high Class A Florida State League after the trade than in the offense-first California League.
7. Albert Almora, OF
Almora has first-round tools, starting with a line-drive bat with present strength, fine hand-eye coordination, bat speed to catch up to good fastballs and average raw power. He was pitched backwards much of the season and struggled to adjust. He still employs a big leg kick and can get streaky, as evidenced by a .377/.395/.649 finishing kick with high Class A Daytona before his promotion. A bit more patience would go a long way to making him a big league regular considering Almora's defense, which remains advanced.
8. Gleyber Torres, SS
A $1.7 million signee, Torres finished his U.S. pro debut by earning a promotion to short-season Boise before his 18th birthday. His maturity showed as he maintained his focus despite turmoil in his native Venezuela that prompted his family to come to the U.S.
9. Pierce Johnson, RHP
If Johnson puts it all together, he profiles as a No. 2 or No. 3 starter with two plus pitches and potentially above-average control. Chicago's 2014 ace, Jake Arrieta, had a similar (albeit more durable) career path, and Johnson's stuff is worth the wait. He could pitch his way to Triple-A Iowa with a strong, healthy spring training.
10. Duane Underwood, RHP
No one took as big of a step forward for the organization in 2014 as Underwood, who has the system's most electric stuff. If he combines better control with more consistent displays of the best of his repertoire, he could move quickly. He'll start 2015 with Chicago's new high Class A Myrtle Beach affiliate.
The Best of 2014: No. 1, Soler homers in his first major league at-bat
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Every baseball season is filled with memorable moments, and this year's Cubs campaign was no exception. Cornerstone players had bounceback seasons, newer additions stepped up, and top prospects made their big league debuts. To wrap up the year, we asked you to pick your top 10 moments of 2014. This was your favorite moment from the season.
No. 10: Rizzo's late-season walk-off homer
No. 9: Hendricks makes an easy transition to the bigs
No. 8: Castro, Rizzo named All-Stars
No. 7: Maddux gets inducted into the Hall of Fame
No. 6: Wrigley Field celebrates its 100th birthday
No. 5: Baez hits the eventual game-winning homer in ML debut
No. 4: Baker scores the game-winning run after pitching a scoreless 16th inning
No. 3: Arrieta leaves Fenway Park to a standing ovation after pitching gem
No. 2: Arrieta tosses a complete-game one-hitter
As our top vote-getter, it's clear Cubs super prospect Jorge Soler not only made an impression on his major league club, but on the fan base as well. In 89 big league at-bats, the 22-year-old put up an impressive .292/.330/.573 slash line with five home runs and 20 RBI. But no moment was more memorable than his first.
With the North Siders leading 1-0 in Cincinnati after a Luis Valbuena homer, Soler stepped to the plate for his first major league at-bat in the top of the second inning. The Cuban expat took two pitches down in the dirt from Reds righty Mat Latos and watched a third go by for a strike on the inner half. The fourth pitch sat up in the zone, and Soler was ready for it, taking it over the bullpen in deep center for his first career home run.
"I feel real proud about it," Soler told MLB.com. "All of my family was watching the game, especially my father here at the game. I feel real happy and proud that I did well today."
Injuries had caused Soler's stock to drop prior to the season, but the young slugger put any lingering doubts to rest in his first 24 big league games. It will be interesting to see what he can accomplish in a full season in 2015.
Grantland names Cubs trio among MLB's most valued assets
Anthony Rizzo is one of the most valuable assets in baseball. (Photo by Stephen Green)
For the third year in a row, ESPN-based website grantland.com created its annual MLB Trade Value top 50. The full piece by Jonah Keri is a fun read and dives into further detail as to how the rankings were compiled using 2014 statistics, contract status, age, health and position scarcity.
The story is not assuming all the players listed are going to be traded, but simply aims to determine which players are more valuable than others. Here's Keri's explanation of the ideal candidate:
"The perfect Trade Value player is an established star who's still young enough to carry growth potential, has no significant injury history, and has an affordable contract that brings numerous years of team control. Ultimately, this is a thought experiment: If every team made every player available via trade, which guys would fetch the greatest return?"
A trio of young Cubs found their way onto the list, with Anthony Rizzo checking in at No. 7, Kris Bryant at No. 18 and Jorge Soler at No. 44.
On Rizzo:
The White Sox get to employ [first baseman Jose] Abreu — the reigning rookie of the year and MVP candidate — for the next five years for just $51 million. The Cubs have an even better deal with Rizzo, whom they've got for five years at $35 million, plus a pair of $14.5 million club options in 2020 and 2021 that look supremely reasonable for a 25-year-old slugger who just batted .286/.386/.527 (the NL's third-best park-adjusted line) while flashing a solid glove. Right now, there's nothing to dislike about either player.
On Bryant:
Bryant, however, is fresh Trade Value fodder. Admittedly, this is an aggressive ranking for a player who's never seen a pitch in the big leagues, but several factors work in his favor. For one thing, Bryant isn't a pitcher, so his risk of major injury or sudden skill erosion is comparatively low. For another, he's a damn beast. No amount of park adjusting or number manipulating can douse the .325/.438/.661 beating he laid on Double-A and Triple-A pitchers last season, when he launched 43 homers in 138 games. He's an all-world talent, he doesn't turn 23 until January, and he's one of the biggest reasons to start fearing the Cubs.
On Soler:
Soler was never rated as highly as [Pirates outfielder Gregory] Polanco (let alone [Twins outfielder Byron] Buxton), even getting overshadowed by flashy prospects Bryant, [Javier] Baez, and [Addison] Russell within the Cubs system. But he made it to the Show at age 22 last summer and punished the ball, belting five homers, eight doubles, and a triple in just 89 at-bats, with three of those five long balls traveling 420 feet or more. He doesn't quite have the well-rounded tool set that Polanco and especially Buxton do, but at a time when power is at a premium throughout the majors, the Cubs have a player with major pop who's ready to be their Opening Day right fielder four months from now — and take aim at Waveland Avenue for years to come. In 2012, the Cubs signed Soler to a nine-year, $30 million contract, with a clause that would allow him to opt out of the deal and into arbitration when he became eligible. If he continues to hit at anywhere near the level he did in his first brush with the bigs, that'll surely happen after the 2017 season. In either case, the Cubs control his rights through 2020.
Baseball Prospectus unveils Cubs top 10 prospects
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Scouting publication Baseball Prospectus unveiled its list of the top 10 Cubs prospects on Friday. For Cubs fans and prospect junkies, it's like Christmas day.
Over the last few seasons, the organization has stockpiled a deep farm system many view as the best in baseball. Unlike some other major league clubs, the list of high-upside Cubs farmhands extends well beyond a top 10—even with Javier Baez and Kyle Hendricks graduating to the big leagues. Here is how Baseball Prospectus viewed the top players in the organization:
1. SS Addison Russell
2. 3B Kris Bryant
3. OF Jorge Soler
4. OF Albert Almora
5. C Kyle Schwarber
6. OF Billy McKinney
7. RHP Pierce Johnson
8. SS Gleyber Torres
9. 1B Dan Vogelbach
10. LHP Carson Sands
On Russell:
Strengths: Impact potential with the stick; strong hands and barrel control; good bat speed; improved approach; should grow into high-contact MLB bat that will hit for average and power; solid actions at short; good hands with left-side arm; solid run paired with baserunning acumen; clocks plus times out of the box and should settle in as average run at maturity.
Weaknesses: Still working to slow down game in the field; set-up and footwork can get loose, particularly at the margins, leading to drift in throws; can slip into overly aggressive approach at plate.
The Year Ahead: Russell is close to major-league ready and possesses the skill set, makeup, and natural ability to make an immediate impact as soon as he is called upon. The profile is an elite blend of offensive upside, defensive stability at a high-worth position, athleticism, and strength; the aggregate of which could produce a perennial all-star capable of impacting the game in all facets. Not only might this be the best collection of tools, upside, and probability from a talented crop of minor-league shortstops, but there's a case for top prospect in the game. He should debut in Chicago in 2015 and it won't be long before Russell surpasses the 'L' stop as the best known Addison in Wrigleyville.
On Bryant:
Strengths: Elite raw power; big leverage and big-boy present strength; ability to produce regular hard contact; good plate coverage allowing for wide kill zone on mistake pitches; borderline double-plus arm; solid athleticism and coordination for a big man; strong grades for makeup.
Weaknesses: Long levers produce holes in swing that could be attacked by major-league arms; limited swing plane/pitch plane overlap narrows contact margin; some issues with velocity on inner half; capable at third base but may lack lower-half agility to excel; run could settle a tick below average at maturity.
The Year Ahead: Through his minor-league career, which totals just a shade over a full major-league season's worth of plate appearances, Bryant has posted pornographic numbers at the plate, including a slash line of .327/.428/.666 while averaging nearly a home run every three games. He's ready to bring his act to The Show, where he should eventually settle in as a fixture in the middle of the Cubs lineup. This season could be choppy at times due to the potential for major-league arms to exploit shortcomings in a swing. But the approach, work ethic, and IQ should aid Bryant in making his adjustments, and the raw power will be a legit threat from day one. Depending on the organization's needs, Bryant could remain at third or transition out to right field where his arm and athleticism could make him a solid defender. Either way, he will join Russell as the foundation of a talented, young Cubs lineup for years to come, with 2015 likely to serve as the coming out party.
On Schwarber:
Strengths: Advanced bat; plus-to-better raw power that plays in game thanks to plate coverage and strike-zone awareness; solid bat speed and good bat-to-ball skills should help hit tool play average or better; strong leader and big makeup; lauded for work ethic; positive reviews from instructs on progress behind the plate.
On Johnson:
Strengths: Loud stuff led by lively, low-90s fastball and sharp, low-80s hammer; can dial up to mid-90s with regularity; capable of cutting fastball for different look, counterbalance to two-seamer; some deception; traditional starter's build; good present strength; will flash above-average change piece with fade mirroring fastball action; showed improvement in consistency of pitch execution and command over final two months.
On Sands:
Strengths: Balanced repertoire featuring three above-average offerings and above-average command; reports of improved consistency in mechanics and arm action through instructs; comfortable pitching to all four quadrants; some room to bump velo band to firm plus in comfort zone; already showing feel for sequencing; sturdy build; solid presence and even demeanor.
A notable absence from the list was right-hander C.J. Edwards, ranked No. 5 a year ago. Despite missing three months to a shoulder strain, Edwards enjoyed a solid second half that included a nice run in the Arizona Fall League. The publication seems to be skeptical of his long-term health, but still had positive things to say about the hard thrower.
Upon returning to action in late July, Edwards showcased impressive swing-and-miss stuff over six starts, with his fastball and curve each grading out as plus offerings and his change showing promise to boot. Were there more certainty that Edwards could maintain the quality of his stuff over the course of a full season at the upper levels, he would fit comfortably as one of the top-ten prospects in the system.
Soler reached the majors in 2014, and the publication believes Russell and Bryant could both join him at Wrigley Field in the upcoming season. They expect Almora, Schwarber, Johnson and Vogelbach to see action in the majors sometime in 2016.
From the Pages of Vine Line: Strength in Numbers
Javier Baez got his first taste of major league action this summer. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
When Theo Epstein sat in front of the assembled media last October and announced, "The story [around the league] is that the Cubs are coming fast, and the Cubs are coming strong," many had trouble stifling laughter. How could Epstein suggest a team fresh off its third-consecutive 90-loss season was on the rise—especially during a press conference announcing the firing of the club's manager, Dale Sveum?
It seemed preposterous at the time, but Epstein was hardly joking. He knew what he and his staff had built over the previous two seasons, and he believed it wouldn't be long before that lofty statement was accepted as fact—even by those not paying close attention to what's been happening in the Cubs system.
Sure enough, while the 2014 season didn't produce a dramatic increase in wins, the media and fans finally got a chance to see what the Cubs have been building, as the first wave of prospects finally funneled into Wrigley Field.
It all began with Arismendy Alcantara and Kyle Hendricks, two somewhat under-the-radar prospects, but intriguing players nonetheless. Next, one of the best power hitters in the minors, Javier Baez, arrived in the big leagues—along with the corresponding media maelstrom. Finally, the Cubs called up Cuban slugger Jorge Soler toward the end of August.
Not every one of these young players immediately took the National League by storm. There have been ups and downs. But each has provided a spark and shown the potential to be a big contributor to the next Cubs playoff run—which is exactly how the front office drew it up.
"It's a lot of fun, and there's definitely a lot of energy," Hendricks said. "I'm just glad a lot of us have been able to perform well. I think that's a testament to the coaching we have in the minor leagues. The guys got us ready for this level."
Epstein understands that this process, which has included many losses, has been tough for both the players and the fans. That's why finally being able to display the fruits of the front office's labor has been so rewarding.
"These are players who have been part of our plan, part of our vision, for a while now," Epstein said. "Now that they're up here, people can get excited about it. It creates a little bit of momentum, which is nice to have around the organization."
So what exactly is the Cubs' vision, and what has the organization been doing to realize it?
When Epstein was first introduced as president of baseball operations in late October 2011, he laid out his plan for how he wanted to rebuild an organization that had gone from being the toast of the National League to 91 losses in just three years.
"Our goal will be to build the best scouting department in the game—one that makes an annual impact in the draft and internationally," Epstein said at the time. "As far as player development goes, we will define and implement a Cubs Way of playing the game, and we won't rest until there is a steady stream of talent coming through the minor league system trained in that Cubs Way making an impact out here at Wrigley Field."
Epstein didn't waste much time in following through with those promises. A week after his introduction, he sat in front of the media yet again, this time introducing Jed Hoyer as his new executive vice president and general manager and Jason McLeod, a man Epstein referred to as the "rarest commodity in the industry—an impact evaluator of baseball talent," as his senior vice president of scouting and player development.
The three men spent the next year evaluating what they were working with from the bottom of the organization all the way to the top. After a year, they made a few tweaks to the scouting department, and completely revamped the player development side. Brandon Hyde was brought in as the farm director, but has since moved on to become manager Rick Renteria's bench coach, while Jaron Madison has transitioned from amateur scouting director to Hyde's old position.
Under Hyde, the Cubs hired four new minor league coordinators and had one of their better developmental seasons throughout the system in 2013.
Of course, it certainly helped that so much talent had been added to the mix—and continues to be added to this day—through astute trades, the amateur draft and international signings.
"In order to have success in this game, the foundation has to be through scouting and player development," Hoyer said when he was introduced as general manager. "There's no shortcut. There's no magic bullet. All three of us believe in the philosophy wholeheartedly."
Hoyer acknowledged the ultimate goal is to win a championship, so the baseball operations department first had to build a team that went into Spring Training every season with a realistic shot at making the playoffs. Less than three years later, it appears the Cubs are on the verge of achieving that goal.
And it's not just the players who have reached the majors this year that have so many people both inside and outside the game optimistic about the Cubs' immediate future. While the influx of top-notch talent is undeniable, it's quite likely the best is yet to come.
Last year's top draft pick, Kris Bryant, dominated every level of the minor leagues, making it all the way to Triple-A Iowa in his first full professional season. His otherworldly stat line of .325/.438/.661 (AVG/OBP/SLG) with 43 home runs and 110 RBI has pushed the third baseman to the top of the national prospect rankings. Shortly after the season, he was named both USA Today's and Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year. Addison Russell, a consensus top 10 prospect in the game, was acquired in early July via trade and has continued to excel, hitting for both power and average while playing strong defense at shortstop.
Kyle Schwarber was the fourth pick in June's amateur draft and has already shot up two levels in the Cubs system. So far, he has displayed an impressive combination of power and patience at the plate and appears to be on the fast track to the majors.
And that's not all. The regime's first draft pick from 2012, Albert Almora, made it to Double-A at the tender age of 20, and the international scouts flexed their muscles in 2013, as the Cubs spent more money than any other organization. Thanks to those efforts, they added big-time prospects like Jen-Ho Tseng, Eloy Jimenez, Gleybar Torres and Jefferson Mejia, all of whom are proving advanced for their age and are ranked as top 20 organizational prospects by MLB.com.
The system is not only loaded with talent, it's also deep, ensuring that as the Cubs continue to graduate players to the big leagues, the cupboard won't suddenly be left bare. It looks like Epstein and Hoyer have built the scouting and player development "machine" they promised to work toward when they were first brought into the organization.
Of course, since the majority of the Cubs' young players grabbing headlines are bats, there are still questions about where the organization is going to find the right combination of arms to lead the charge. But even on that front, the team is better off than most people realize.
The front office has now divested the organization of the many onerous contracts from the Hendry regime—meaning there is money to spend—and has proven quite adept at identifying and acquiring undervalued pitching talent. Names like Paul Maholm, Scott Feldman and Jason Hammel, who all excelled under the tutelage of pitching coach Chris Bosio, have been used to acquire players who fit into both the short- and long-term plans.
Feldman, in particular, netted a huge piece in pitcher Jake Arrieta. A former top prospect, the 28-year-old underwhelmed during parts of four years in the majors with the Baltimore Orioles. Though Arrieta was perhaps at his lowest value at the time, the Cubs were bullish about the struggling righty. After missing the first month of the 2014 season with shoulder soreness, Arrieta went on to make the move look like a stroke of genius, putting together a season that rivals those of some of the best pitchers in the game.
Hendricks, acquired from the Rangers in the 2012 Ryan Dempster deal, also opened eyes with a strong run of starts to begin his major league career. Though many had the 24-year-old pegged as a fringe major leaguer and back-end starter at best, his poise and control are making some wonder whether he can exceed expectations and become a big part of the rotation's future.
"He's doing exactly what he did in the minor leagues," Epstein said. "He's as polished and prepared as you'll see with any rookie. We speculated that he might even take it to another level when he got to the big leagues because he uses all the tools available to him as well as anybody.
"We have video in the minor leagues, but we don't have this much video. We have scouting reports in the minor leagues, but we don't have scouting reports this extensive. He just attacks the video and attacks scouting reports. They're a huge weapon for him. You see the confidence he has. No matter how good a hitter he's facing, he's likely to have identified one area he can attack and put [himself] in a good position to have a chance to get him out. I think that's been big for him. We're awfully proud of how he's adjusted."
Epstein has acknowledged that while he doesn't think the Cubs' position player group is a finished product, he certainly feels great about the nucleus the organization has built. Even with Arrieta, Hendricks and the surprisingly impressive Tsuyoshi Wada (who will be 34 next season, but could still find himself competing for a spot in the Cubs rotation), the obvious focus becomes how to build up the front five.
"I like some of the pitchers we have coming along in the minor leagues, and I think our big league staff has done sort of an underrated job this year," Epstein said. "There are some bright spots. But we've been open about the fact that it would be nice to add an impact pitcher or two. When you look over the next 18 months or so, that's certainly a priority for us. Whether we develop one from an unlikely spot like might be happening with Arrieta or acquire someone who's already at those heights remains to be seen."
Surprise success stories like Arrieta and Hendricks, coupled with bounce-back years from Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro, have certainly boosted the optimism around the team as the prospects are rising to the big leagues.
"It's good for the fans," Hendricks said. "They've needed some winning the last few years, and unfortunately we haven't been able to give it to them. I think with a lot of us young guys coming up—a lot of young hitters especially—they're doing an unbelievable job. And there's more to come."
While the narrative may have recently changed as far as the media and average fans are concerned, nobody within the Cubs organization considers the work done.
"Our fans deserve to get excited. I'm happy for them," Epstein said. "Ultimately, the only thing that matters is winning. That's what's on our mind, and we're working hard to get there. Having young players that are worth following and at-bats you can't miss, we're human and that makes us feel good that our fans have something like that in their lives at this point, because certainly there's been some tough times that they've had to endure."
Epstein and company know they've still got work to do. They're aware that pitching is a need, as is a veteran presence in the clubhouse to lead by example. But they strongly believe they're on the right path and have felt that way for some time now. Still, the ultimate goal has yet to be accomplished.
"We've felt really good about it for a period now, and we also feel like there's so much more work to do that we don't deserve any kudos or pats on the back," Epstein said. "On the other hand, we're all human, and we feel the optimism of our fans and our players. It only makes us want to work harder and finish it off. We'll feel like it's finished when we win the last game in October."
—Sahadev Sharma, Baseball Prospectus
Cubs recall OF Soler, IF Watkins from Iowa
Jorge Soler will make his first major league start Wednesday. (Photo by Stephen Green)
The Cubs recalled outfielder Jorge Soler and infielder Logan Watkins from Triple-A Iowa Wednesday afternoon, placing outfielders Justin Ruggiano and Ryan Sweeney on the 15-day disabled list with left ankle inflammation and a left hamstring strain, respectively.
Soler, 22, was the organization's No. 5 preseason prospect, according to Baseball America and ranked the No. 49 prospect in all of baseball prior to the season. The right-handed batter and thrower combined to hit .340/.432/.700 (AVG/OBP/SLG) with 23 doubles, 15 home runs and 57 RBI in 200 at-bats over 62 games this season across three minor league levels.
The 6-foot-4, 215-pound player started the 2014 season at Double-A Tennessee, where, despite being slowed by hamstring injuries, he batted .415/.494/.862 in 65 at-bats over 22 games to earn a promotion to Triple-A Iowa on July 24. In just more than a month with Iowa, Soler batted .282/.378/.618 with eight homers and 29 RBI in 32 games.
Soler originally signed a nine-year major league deal with the Cubs in June of 2012 out of Cuba. He entered the 2013 campaign ranked by Baseball America as the No. 3 prospect in the organization and batted .281 (59-for-210) with 13 doubles, eight homers and 35 RBI after being limited to 55 games with Single-A Daytona due to a left shin fracture. He was named to the World Team in the Futures Game that year (though he did not play due to injury) and recovered to participate in the Arizona Fall League with the Mesa Solar Sox, playing in 20 games.
Overall in 151 career minor league games, Soler has batted .307 (167-for-544) with 300 total bases, 108 runs scored, 43 doubles, three triples, 28 home runs, 117 RBI, a .383 on-base percentage, a .551 slugging percentage and a .934 OPS.
Watkins, who turns 25 on Friday, returns to the Cubs for his second stint this season. He hit .300 (3-for-10) with a double and three RBI in four games with the Cubs last week before being optioned back to Iowa after the game on Sunday. At Triple-A this season, he is batting .256 (83-for-324) with 21 doubles, four home runs and 38 RBI in 103 games. He was the organization's 2012 Minor League Player of the Year.
Ruggiano, 32, is batting .281 (63-for-224) with 13 doubles, six home runs and 28 RBI in 81 games with the Cubs this season.
Sweeney, 29, is batting .251 (52-for-207) with nine doubles, three home runs and 20 RBI in 77 games.


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ightmares &nd Comedy is a musical explosion in a poetic way. The worlds are violent and sweet at the same time. It is a travel within the human soul, fantastic tales at time gloomy, at times tender. You should know that none of the crimes executed by this uncommon band should be done without an esthetic scenery.
Charly the acordeonist will lead you with mischief on the powerful guitar sounds of Alex and Yoann. They will have to cope with the passion and the energy of Rémi, the drummer canalized with the fragile voice of Lydia entangled with the guttural songs of Alex and Nico, the talented bass guitarist.
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About 70 customers and employees were inside Cafe 49 restaurant and bar in Lake Wylie Thursday night when a fire was discovered in the ceiling, according to the restaurant's owners.
Everyone escaped unharmed, said Jim Roupas, who owns the restaurant along with his wife, Mary.
Lou Jarvis, fire inspector with York County Fire Marshal office, said the fire started in an outside column and burned like a chimney to the attic.
Jarvis said the exact cause of the fire is undetermined.
Roupas said he smelled wood burning inside his restaurant just before someone came in and said the roof was on fire. The restaurant filled with smoke pretty quickly, he said.
His wife said Friday afternoon at press time that the damage is being assessed. She said there will be cleanup in the kitchen and other areas, as well as electrical work and all of the ceiling needs to be replaced.
She said they could open at earliest within one week, depending on the assessments.
"We'll do a cleanup and try to open as soon as possible," said Roupas, who has owned the restaurant for about six years.
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Between 50 and 60 customers were in the restaurant when the fire was discovered about 7:15 p.m. About 10 employees were on duty.
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WELLSBURG – The Madonna girls' basketball team escaped Brooke County with a win.
The Blue Dons led by as many as 16 points early in the third quarter before Brooke rallied to within four points late in the game. Monica Bragg delivered some much-needed foul shots down the stretch as the Blue Dons held on to defeat the Bruins, 49-39, Wednesday night at Brooke.
"We emphasized at halftime that though we had a nice lead Brooke was not going to lie down," Madonna (5-4) head coach Don Ogden said. "If anything, they were going to play harder. The second half was true to form.
"We had a good lead, and it came down to foul shots. For a while, we were not looking too good from the foul line, but we were able to make some clutch shots."
Brooke (2-6) got off to a slow start, and the Bruins were unable to fully recover from it.
"Our girls haven't done anything in the last three days," Brooke head coach Ryan Scherich said. "With school being closed, they weren't able to do any activities. They weren't able to practice. They weren't able to run. That hurt us in the first half. We didn't have our legs. We got our legs in the second half.
"We were down by 16, and we aren't the type of team equipped to come back from a deficit like that. When we give a team a 16-point lead, that is asking a lot of our girls to try and come back."
Bragg recorded a team-high 19 points to lead the way. Bragg converted 10 of 11 shots from the free throw line, including making 9 of 10 in the fourth quarter.
"Coach (Amy) Serevicz and I said we didn't want to foul Bragg, but when we fouled it all seemed like the ball was in her hands," Scherich said. "She made the foul shots at the end."
Junior Angela Staffileno, who surpassed the 1,000-point mark earlier this season, finished with a game-high 25 points to lead the way for the Bruins.
"Staffileno was the player she is," Ogden said. "When they need her, she steps up and scores.
"We made some adjustments, and we got the win. Brooke just didn't quit."
Madonna jumped out to a 12-4 lead after the first quarter, and the girls from Hancock County extended their lead to 24-10 at halftime.
"We didn't have our legs in the first half," Scherich said. "With the temperature being minus-9, and they were not able to be outside. We weren't able to get our legs. The girls didn't pick up a ball for three days.
"Madonna is a good team, and they have good enough players who were able to handle the ball. They made key plays down the stretch."
In the third quarter, a three-point play by Bragg put the Blue Dons out in front, 27-11, and the visitors maintained a double-digit lead the remainder of the quarter. A 3-pointer by Preston pulled Brooke to within 33-22 heading into the fourth quarter.
The Bruins chipped away at their deficit in the fourth quarter.
Brooke scored the first six points of the stanza to pull within 33-28.
Later, with the score 41-35, Payge Farmer was fouled attempting a 3-pointer with 1:14 left to play resulting in three free throws. Farmer made the first two, but she missed the third one. After getting the rebound, the Bruins missed three straight shots from the field on the possession, and the Blue Dons were able to put the game away at the charity stripe.
"We are still learning game situations," Ogden said. "Even though this was our ninth game of the year, we are still learning game situations. There is a learning process."
Both teams are scheduled to return to the court today at home. Madonna will play Catholic Central, while Brooke will play University.
Madonna 49, Brooke 39
Madonna 12 12 9 16 – 49
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MADONNA (5-4): Dowiak 1 4-11 6, Holt 4 0-0 8, Rosso 2 0-1 6, R. Grubbs 3 0-0 6, Platek 0 0-0 0, Bragg 3 10-11 19, L. Grubbs 0 0-0 0, Lammers 2 0-0 4. Totals: 16 14-23 49. 3-Pointers: Rosso 2, Bragg.
BROOKE (2-6): Wensyel 0 0-0 0, Farmer 0 2-5 2, Velegol 1 0-0 2, Altobell 0 0-0 0, Hinerman 2 0-0 5, Preston 2 0-0 5, D'Ulisse 0 0-0 0, Staffileno 9 6-9 25. Totals: 14 8-14 39. 3-Pointers: Farmer, Hinerman, Staffileno.


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NEW LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED DUPLEX PENTHOUSE APARTMENT with 3 bedrooms and 3 marble bathrooms, fully air-conditioned and in a prime position with spectacular views over the pool in beautiful gardens, the valley below, surrounding mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Spacious terrace ideal for dining al fresco, large swimming pool and nearby SPA. FREE Wi Fi and SATELLITE TV is provided.
EAT IN OR DINE OUT at the La Cala Resort's air-conditioned restaurants, built in traditional Andalucian-style, or on shaded terraces.
SWIMMING POOL is large, by the apartment and set in beautiful well-kept gardens and is only used by guests of nearby apartments - sun loungers are provided. There is also a children's paddling pool.
LUXURIOUS SPA where you can be pampered with treatments and massages, use the hydrotherapy and exercise pools, thermal rooms, solarium and swim in the heated indoor swimming pool. All available at reasonable cost.
NEARBY SANDY BEACHES are just 10 minutes away and it is 20 minutes to Marbella and 25 to chic, fashionable Puerto Banus with its mega yachts, shops, bars, clubs and vibrant night life.
LIFT goes to the apartment on the 2nd floor from both the ground floor and the basement garage. There is a RESERVED PARKING SPACE in the garage.
GOLF: Whilst the resort is perfect for non-golfers it is a true golfer's paradise and with some great La Cala golf deals. The 5 star La Cala Golf Resort's 3 championship courses nestle in a 1,000 acre nature reserve between the Sierra de Mijas Natural Park and the Mediterranean Sea. Including the Leadbetter Academy, it is the largest golf complex in Spain. Stunning mountain scenery, breathtaking tee shots and manicured greens ensure every round is an unforgettable experience!
GREAT GOLF DEALS: La Cala give some great deals ranging from 'play all week' from just 223 Euros to playing a round on each of their 3 championship courses from just 174 Euros – prices vary depending on which months you play.
3 COURSES: The par 71 CAMPO EUROPA course opened in 2005 - fairways are generous and greens slightly larger, not severely contoured but well bunkered and easier for the average golfer. CAMPO AMERICA is a par 72 with five par 5s. Hilly topography requires 'carry' across steep brush-covered side slopes but wide and more joined fairways make this slightly easier for driving. There are fewer fairway bunkers but water hazards on the 9th and 16th. CAMPO ASIA is spectacular and exciting with challenging holes guaranteeing a testing round of golf putting a premium on the approach shot. Water guards both greens at the 3rd and the 14th and tests golf course strategy. The 18th must not be over-clubbed off the tee or this lengthy par 5 could wreck your scorecard!
COSTA DEL SOL AREA: 320 days a year of sunshine means the Costa del Sol is the perfect all year round coast to visit with the certainty of hot summers and mild winters. The area around La Cala Resort has everything you could want to make your holiday varied and interesting. The town of Marbella presents both the old and new faces of the Costa del Sol and is just a 20 minute drive along the coast road beside which there are more fine beaches, restaurants, bars and great shopping. El Casco Antigo, Marbella's charming Old Town, is a warren of whitewashed streets with authentic tapas bars and is a vibrant place to visit day or night. And don't miss Marbella's famous Orange Square!
Further afield you can easily reach the historic mountain towns of Rhonda and Granada or take a bit longer and go to Sevilla or Gibraltar or even across the Mediterranean to Tangiers. The quaint seaside fishing town of Nerja along the coast is another 'must see' as are Andalucia's nearby scenic mountains.
We visited - 4 golfmen - La Cala Golf area one week. Property was large, modern and practical for our needs. Even in the kitchen was the real and right coffeemaker! The view from bacony was lovely, peaceful and relaxing. Also the place for our very big car was sufficient large. Martin and Nikki served us very well and attentively. We played all 3 golfcoursies several times. Exiting and variable. We recommend!
This is our second holiday in this apartment. I was so impressed last year I had to return. It has stunning views. Beautiful, quiet and serene. Lush green grass which is always well maintained. Everything is always spotless. Nikki is the contact person there and was as helpful as ever. It is so reassuring to know someone capable and helpful is just a phone call away. Tea, coffee and milk are all provided plus towels and other essentials. I cannot recommend this more highly. Just far enough away from the busyness of tourist crowds, but close enough to enjoy all that the Costa Del Sol has to offer. Great time for everyone.
Myself and my three friends were on a painting and golfing holiday we could not have picked a better apartment or location the views over the hills were stunning 20mins.drive takes you to the beach and restaurants.
The whole package was handled very efficiently for us by the owner.
This holiday was booked as a family holiday to celebrate a special birthday and we were definitely not disappointed. The booking process and communication pre holiday was first class as was our reception at the property. The property was fully equipped and there was sufficient supplies of items such as tea, coffee and milk to start us off. The property was exactly as displayed in photographs , if anything even better in reality. Having booked apartments in the past we were able to agree that this was the best we had stayed in. The grounds were well laid out and impeccably maintained. All ground staff were very friendly and helpful, one even helping us to remove a frog from the swimming pool that had ventured from a nearby pond. The pool was lovely and despite the time of year we were able to make full use of it. The property was quiet and obviously well managed. we had the benefit of a good signal with Wi Fi which kept our younger members happy. The location completely suited us and the views from the balcony were stunning. We would thoroughly recommend this property to anyone looking for a quality apartment in a picturesque location and we hope to return again in the future. Many thanks to the Uk contact, Martin and to Nikki the local representative. One tip when driving to the main coast road is to turn right at the first roundabout after leaving the property and follow the road downhill. This route is quicker and less twisty than following the road past the La Cala Resort Hotel.
I cannot praise enough the beautiful accommodation and stunning location of this apartment. There is everything you need here for a superb holiday. There were two adults, two teenagers and a three year old on our trip. Everyone was happy and catered for. It was close enough to all the amenities and beaches etc to not feel in the sticks, however, it also felt secluded and special. Nikki, our english, welcome and contact person, was so friendly and helpful and I cannot commend her enough. Even the cleaning lady was incredibly nice and was particularly kind to the children. We felt special, safe, and wonderfully relaxed. A great holiday. Thank you.
The accommodation was fantastic spacious and luxurious. We were a family of 5, with 2 teenagers and our mum. The apartment is well equipped and worked really well for us. My mum had her own self contained area upstairs with spacious bedroom, plenty of wardrobe space, en suite and her own balcony. The main bedroom even bigger. The balcony was lovely for dining or just relaxing, it has panoramic views of the valley and sea. The Pool was a lovely surrounded by manicured gardens. We have been to this area before so knew where most things were. This was a great quiet location. If you want to explore the surrounding area, you would need a car, although under 10 minutes to town. Secured shaded parking is provided. All in all a great apartment and I would recommend to all.
This apartment is just 25 minutes from Malaga airport via the AP 7 motorway. Either take a taxi from outside Arrivals, hire a self-drive car or we can arrange a chauffeur service to whisk you to the apartment. Airlines to Malaga include easyJet, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Monarch, British Airways, Iberia depending on your departure airport. Full directions are sent with all bookings.
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Some views of our recent road trip through the South.
By the time you read this we will have gone through The PENguin's busiest month, August, with the DC Show at the start and the San Francisco Show at the end. Asd much as I enjoy working through the website, it's always great to meet people in person and help them face-to-face find the right pen.
And it is clear that building the new website is going to take a lot more time than I or my designer thought it would. So we are currently in the midst of our largest site maintenance in some time. Dozens of new pens have been put up, a few more knives and the clearance continues. So there is lots to look at. And there is still much to do, so I will give you some highlights of what is not yet up on the site.
A few highlights:
And a couple of reminders about things on the site that you may have overlooked:
Our First-Ever Sitewide Clearance Sale!
Instead of moving a lot of pens currently on this website to the new one, I'd rather send them to you. Throughout the site there are some very deep discounts available, so while you are binge watching your favorite series, browse the site for some extraordinary bargains. They can be found anywhere and everywhere.
And throughout the summer keep coming back, since we will be adding additional pens at discount throughout the summer. Bookmark us and make us part of your summer reading list!
those of you who want to wear your
allegiance to Pelikan front and center,
we are pleased to offer these belt
buckles. They are cast in bronze
by a leading pen collector who is
also a jewellry maker. They are just
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have a bracket that allows you to
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The brass buckles are $175.00 plus
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year marks twenty-seven years of
pen collecting for me. I began with
Sheaffers and Parkers and then looked
to the classical "big four," of
American pendom, Parker, Sheaffer,
Watermans and Eversharp. In the mid-1990s,
I decided to focus narrowly on Parkers.
Then in 1997, I became interested
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pens and a representative sample
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Today my collection is probably
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It's been a while since we updated the Pen Traveler. As many of you know, we love to travel and now that we are both retired (me, sort of) we are doing much more of it including annual two month road trips throughout America. The 2016 trip took us through the South and you can find a fuller account of that trip on The PENguin Blog.
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WATCH: Gail Simmons Is Terrified Of Bravo's Real Housewives
by Tina Nguyen | 5:16 pm, April 5th, 2013
When cornered like glamorous gazelles by a leonine red carpet reporter (er, sorry; "blue carpet reporter") from OK! Magazine, Gail Simmons and Curtis Stone had no choice but to charmingly answer this question: Out of the entire Bravo stable of naughty celebrities, who would you scold at this Bravo Upfront Party?
"Honestly, I would not talk sternly to any of them because they might eat me," Gail giggled, as Curtis turned his handsome face to and fro, terrified that a Real Housewife was lurking in the crowds, armed with a cocktail and hair extensions.
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Last week we focused on Spring and flowers in our preschool.We did a Spring Flower shaving cream painting as well as a Spring Garden sensory bin. I also created a fun pack for my daughter J that included a ton of activities. Today I shall share our free spring preschool printable worksheets with you so that your preschooler can also share the fun.
Whats Inside This Free Spring Preschool Printable Worksheets Pack?
Inside this 33 page pack, you can find:
- Lacing cards
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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have had a tremendous year on the football field, but Brian Kelly and his program have also had a ton of success in the realm of recruiting.
Notre Dame has always been a relevant program nationally, but now that it's winning games and competing for national championships, things are really taking off in recruiting as well.
As with any major college football program, sometimes it can be hard to keep up with the hectic world of recruiting. Thankfully, that's not an issue that you'll have to deal with.
If you're a fan of Notre Dame football or even just college football recruiting in general, consider this to be your "one stop shop" for Notre Dame recruiting.
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