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How can I remember to take my medicine?
- Take it at the same time every day.
- Take it along with other daily events, like brushing your teeth.
- Use special pill boxes that help you keep track, like the ones divided into sections for each day of the week (which can be found at a drugstore).
- Ask people close to you to help remind you.
- Keep a "medicine calendar" near your medicine and make a note every time you take your dose.
- Put a sticker or reminder note on your medicine cabinet or refrigerator. You can buy a small magnetized white board with dry-erase markers and list your pills on the board. Each day, mark the board when you take your medication. It's an easy way to keep track, and at the end of the day, just erase the board and start over again in the morning.
Quick Tips for Medication Use
- Understand your medication. Know what it's for, and how and when you're supposed to take it.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether to take your medicine with food or on an empty stomach.
- Make an instruction sheet for yourself by taping a sample of each pill you take on a sheet of paper and writing down all the information about each pill to remind you.
- Get some colored labels and stick them on your medicine bottles to simplify your routine. For example, blue can be for morning, red for afternoon and yellow for bedtime.
- Ask your pharmacist to help you come up with a coding system for your medications that makes them easier to take.
- Purchase timer caps for pill bottles to remind you when to take medication.
- You can buy many types of pill containers. Some even beep when it's time to take medication. Ask your pharmacist about these aids.
- If your medication routine is too complicated, ask your physician or pharmacist to help you simplify the process, such as reducing the number of daily doses that you need.
- If your medications are too expensive, ask your physician or pharmacist about finding financial assistance.
- If you're away from home a lot, make sure you carry enough of your medication with you to take the prescribed doses while you're out. Some pharmacists will prepare blister packs for daily or weekly medications. Ask your pharmacist about this.
- If you're using a commercial pill dispenser, set a regular time each week to refill it; for example, every Friday night after you eat.
- If you have trouble understanding your physician or pharmacist, ask a friend or loved one to go with you and help you.
- If you don't feel like your medication is making a difference, talk to your physician and ask why.
- Do not stop any medications without talking to your physician or healthcare provider.
Quick Tips for Lifestyle Changes
- Ask your physician or healthcare professional to help you with nutrition and physical activity advice that is right for you.
- Learn to read food labels so you'll be able to limit the saturated fat, trans fats, cholesterol, added sugar and sodium in your diet.
- Eat fruits, vegetables and, fat-free and low-fat dairy, fiber-rich and whole-grain, high-fiber foods most often and fish (preferably oily) at least twice a week. Eat fish twice a week. Choose fat-free, 1 percent fat and low-fat dairy products and lean meats and poultry without skin. Limit partially hydrogenated and hydrogenated vegetable oils, coconut oil, palm oil and foods made these oils, egg yolks, organ meats, shellfish, salt and salty foods and sugar sweetened foods and beverages,
- Keep a diary or record of all your nutrition and physical activity efforts. When you see your successes written down, it will encourage you to continue your good habits.
- Ask your physician if you should have a home blood pressure monitoring kit to see if your medicine is working.
- If you're monitoring your blood pressure at home, ask when you can expect to see the results from your medicine.
- If you don't feel like you're making progress, talk to your physician and ask why your progress is slow.
- If you're having trouble giving up smoking, ask your physician if you can take a smoking cessation drug to help.
- Become an active participant in making treatment decisions. Overcome barriers that keep you from following your doctor's orders.
Medication Safety Tips
- Store your medicine the way your doctor or pharmacist tells you. ALWAYS keep it away from heat, light and moisture.
- Never store medications in the bathroom. There's too much moisture there.
- Don't carry medicines next to your body. That can raise the temperature and cause some medications to break down.
- Keep track of what pills you can and can't take together, including over-the-counter medicines.
- Always get your prescription filled on time so you don't run out. Missing even one day can make a difference in the effectiveness of many medications.
- Don't stop taking a prescribed medication because your symptoms have gone away.
- Use one pharmacy for all your medicines. This will help ensure that you don't take conflicting medications.
- Try to see the same pharmacist each time.
- If you have any questions about your pills, make a note to remind yourself to ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Tell your doctor if you have any side effects.
- Don't take more of your medicine than the prescribed dose.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before buying a new over-the-counter medicine, such as an antihistamine or "cold tablets," to be sure they won't interfere with your prescribed medicine.
- Always check with your doctor before you stop taking a medicine.
- Make sure that ALL of your doctors know ALL of the medicines you're taking — both prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
- Be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist of any nutritional supplements and/or herbal preparations you're taking. Some nutritional supplements and herbals can interact with prescribed medications and cause them to be less effective.
- Know the names and doses of the medicines you're taking.
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
- ALWAYS let your physician know about any side effects you experience.
- If you have a chronic condition, talk to your physician to determine whether your condition limits your ability to do regular physical activity in any way. Such a conversation should also help you learn about appropriate types and amounts of physical activity.
- Throw away any medicines that aren't currently prescribed to you.
- Don't share your medications with anyone else. What's right for you may be deadly for them.
- Ask for your pharmacist's advice before crushing or splitting tablets. Some should only be swallowed whole.
- If you store your medications in any container other than the one they come in, be sure to show the container to your pharmacist to ask if it will change the effectiveness of your medication.
Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Your Medication
Taking medications isn't as simple as swallowing a pill. Medicines can only help if you take them as prescribed. Take part in decisions regarding your treatment, follow the treatment plan you and your doctor agree on, watch for problems and become actively involved in solving them with your healthcare team. By following these guidelines, you can help reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke and achieve the fullest benefits from your treatment plan. Review the following questions with your healthcare team and take an active role in your health.
- What is the name of the medicine?
- Is this the brand or generic name?
- What is the medicine supposed to do?
- How and when do I take it, and for how long?
- What foods, drinks, other medicines or activities should I avoid while taking this medicine?
- Is there any written information available about the medicine?
- What happens if I miss a dose of my medicine?
- How often will I have to get the medication refilled?
- How will I know that my medication is working?
- What are the risks of taking this medication?
- What are the risks of NOT taking this medication?
- Are there less expensive medications for my condition?
Get a Medication Checkup
Prescription and over-the-counter medicines help many people live longer, more active lives. When you take the right medicines the right way, they're safe and effective tools for good health. But using them incorrectly can harm you. The more medicines you take, the greater your risk of problems. You can protect your health by getting a checkup on your medications. Take these simple steps as outlined by the National Council on Patient Information and Education.
- Make an appointment with your doctor or your pharmacist.
- Put all your prescription and over-the-counter drugs in a bag. Be sure to include:
Cold remedies (liquid, capsules and tablets)
Other prescription or over-the-counter drugs you may be taking
Vitamins and nutritional supplements
Herbal remedies
- Remember to take all of your medications in their original containers if possible.
- Take the bag to your doctor or pharmacist and get him or her to go over all of your medicines with you.
- Ask questions about anything you don't understand.
A checkup like this gives you the opportunity to ask your healthcare professional or pharmacist important questions about your medications. It can help you find dangerous medicine combinations you may be taking, medicines you may not need to take anymore, improper dosages of medicines, and mistakes that you may be making in taking them. Call your doctor or pharmacist today to schedule a medication checkup and take charge of your health.
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#167158 - 03/24/07 09:43 AM Jonquils,daffodils.
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 06/23/06
Posts: 5295
Loc: Netherlands, the Hague
This remote corner of the boards might take a plant post alongside the animals.
During the later years of her life , Mien Ruys, http://www.mienruys.nl/tuinen/ , a well known and respected Dutch landscape architect and writer of garden books passed the summertimes in her cottage next to her showgardens. By lucky chance I was among the people scheduled to do a few weeks of cooking for her during those periods. In exchange I could work on paintings in her gardens.(great after closing time) At sundown we had a small drink on her terrace and she talked. Of her past, career,plants and gardens.She always used latin names. I asked her (me no latinist) why all plant- freaks always use latin amongst eachother instead of the common names.I thought it a show off thing. My mistake.
She said working, talking about and the trade of trees/ plants and flowers would be impossible if common names were used. Even in small countries common names differ from region to region. And each species has too many variations. I understood , but still prefer to use the common names, if possible.( its a lot of latin )
Through being on this forum I learned that jonquil or buttercup is the American/English name for daffodil. The English use daffodil.
While the Dutch use the name 'narcis'. for all daffodil variations.
Narcissus: def.:
1. Bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters.
2.(Greek mythology) a beautiful young man who fell in love with his own reflection.
"Narcissus" is a name that signifies or is derived from: "asleep", "to be numb", "astonishment", "stupidity".
I could not find the relation between definition 2. and the name explication.
I always assumed we call them narsissen , because there heads are looking down like Narcissus looked down on his reflexion in the water mirror.
Buttercup in Eglish and Dutch is understood as:
1. Any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
Synonyms: butterflower (e), boterbloem (d), crowfoot (e), kraaiepoot (d), goldcup (n), kingcup (n).
Forget-me-nots of the Angels. The stars are so called by Longfellow. The similitude between a little lightblue flower and the yellow stars is very remote. Stars are more like buttercups than forget-me-nots.
"Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of Heaven,
Blossom the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of
The angels"
Forget- me-nots or Myosotis are generally the litte blue ones. But in some countries they have named other flowers as Forget-me-nots.
So I understood latin is crucial for keeping off confusion.
Edited by BranShea (03/24/07 12:28 PM)
#167161 - 03/24/07 11:20 AM Re: Jonquils,daffodils. [Re: BranShea]
Carpal Tunnel
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Posts: 7210
Loc: Vermont
I love forget-me-nots._________________________
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#167166 - 03/24/07 12:57 PM Re: Jonquils,daffodils. [Re: BranShea]
Registered: 11/12/06
Posts: 74
Loc: Sandy, Utah
You remind me of one of my favorite poems:
"The Daffodils"
by: William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed -- and gazed -- but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
#167168 - 03/24/07 01:10 PM Re: Jonquils,daffodils. [Re: pennyless]
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Loc: Vermont
formerly known as etaoin...
#167175 - 03/24/07 08:12 PM Re: Jonquils,daffodils. [Re: Buffalo Shrdlu]
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Registered: 09/28/00
Posts: 2891
Perhaps she was right BranShea. I can see where there could be some misunderstandings when using the common names for flowers. Here, there is a marked difference between buttercups and daffodils(also known as narcissus & jonquils.)
Here's what are known as daffodils:
Daffodil/Narcissus photo
Here's what are known as buttercups:
Buttercup photo
#167177 - 03/24/07 11:19 PM Re: Jonquils,daffodils. [Re: belMarduk]
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 06/23/06
Posts: 5295
Loc: Netherlands, the Hague
Thanks for the illustrations BelMarduk. Ay, she was always right on plant matters. Yes, buttercups are the shiny little ones that grow in meadows and marshlands .You could brighten your wildflower bouquet with them for a mom's gift.
If we would come home with daffodils she would ask where we had stolen them.(they grow unkept or in the wild in semi-woody spots but count as protected in our country). All parks and private gardens have them though. And no picking allowed there either.
#167188 - 03/26/07 11:45 AM Re: Jonquils,daffodils. [Re: BranShea]
Carpal Tunnel
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Posts: 2891
>>>If we would come home with daffodils she would ask where we had stolen them.
HA! That's just like little kiddies...they pick flowers in neighbours' gardens to give to Mom, their little hearts bursting with love and faces shining with pleasure. What is a Mom to do?
#167197 - 03/26/07 05:38 PM Re: Jonquils,daffodils. [Re: belMarduk]
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 06/23/06
Posts: 5295
Loc: Netherlands, the Hague
Matter of prolonged life or instant death: Put them in water. She can't put them back, so for that once it saves a trip to the florist.
Then tell the little ones to stick to the Ranunculus acris or buttercup for their next flower picking trip.
Edited by BranShea (03/28/07 07:35 AM)
#167200 - 03/26/07 10:43 PM Re: Jonquils,daffodils. [Re: BranShea]
Registered: 05/25/02
Posts: 1529
Loc: Aladamnbama the most watered s...
Originally Posted By: BranSheaMatter of prolonged life or instant death: Put them in water. She can't put them back, so for that once it saves a trip to the florist.
Then tell the little ones to stick to the Ranunculus acris or buttercup for their next flower picking trip.
I dunno, Branshea. I told my little ones to stick to the ranunculus acris and they told me to stick my ranunculus acris up my nose but they didn't say "nose".
Speaking of...in case anyone has spoken of...jonquils and daffidils...I found a virgin cave back in 1971. I named it "Daffodil Cave" because the chert road leading to the cave was lined with scores of yellow daffodils. Then Doot, that beach, told me that my daffidils were actually jonquils so I got mad and named the damn cave "Graves Cave" after the family name of the landowner.
Remember Bill Haley and the Comets? Yeah, sure you do, then thirty years later when the real Haley's Comet returned in the summer of 1989, the silly media people took to pronouncing it "Hal-eys Com-met" in the manner of the Brits.
How stupid.
Edited by themilum (03/26/07 11:08 PM)
#167201 - 03/27/07 04:58 AM Re: Jonquils,daffodils. [Re: themilum]
Carpal Tunnel
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Loc: Netherlands, the Hague
Heh , Heh! Top speed ! That the South uses the word jonquil is quite logic seen the French influence .Both names are right. The French call them jonquilles, the variations: N.jonquilla and N.junctifolius growing wild in South West Europe.
A Narcissus Jonquil Cave ? (too late, too late)
I know the synonym for 'nose' butt... it's nice you use the euphemism. ;-)
And of course we just say :" Lay off daffodil picking!" in imperative non English. Though children like the word Ranunculus. As much as Rapunzel.
Edited by BranShea (03/27/07 07:51 AM)
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Tim Kabat and Doug Farmer are hoping to sway voters that they will be the best leader for La Crosse.
The mayoral candidates met in their first debate Thursday night since winning the primary.
They fielded a variety of questions with topics ranging from city safety and the north-south corridor, to frac sand regulations.
The big issue that kept coming up was how to revitalize our struggling neighborhoods. "Make funds available to rehabilitate these houses, then we need to preserve what we have and that includes good code enforcement and also enforcing the quality of life crimes," said Farmer.
"Work with our neighborhood associations, our non-profits, our large institutions like Gundersen Lutheran and others to build more housing and upgrade our housing stock in our neighborhoods," said Kabat.
The election is set for April 2nd.


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U.S. freestyle skier Hannah Kearney fell short of defending her Olympic gold medal title in women's moguls Saturday, having to settle for bronze in Sochi.
Sisters Justine Dufour-Lapointe and Chloe Dufour-Lapointe of Canada finished atop the podium with gold and silver medals, respectively.
American Eliza Outtrim finished in sixth place.
Kearney's medal is the second of her Olympic career following the gold she won in moguls in 2010 in Vancouver. She was aiming to become the first freestyle skier in history to win two Olympic gold medals. She also competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.
The 27-year-old from Vermont was the overwhelming favorite to repeat in the event, having won the test event in Sochi last year as well as world championship gold in 2013. That world championship came eight years after her first world title and made her just the third woman in history to win two world championships in moguls.
The skiers who made it through to Saturday's finals had to advance through two initial segments, with the final six squaring off in a "super final" for the medals. Moguls are judged on both time and style.
Outtrim, a 28-year-old Connecticut native, finished second last year on Sochi course at a test event. She was ranked fourth in the world in 2013 in mogus, but struggled to start the current season. She bounced back with finishes of fourth, sixth and seventh in her last three events before the OIympics to secure her spot in Sochi.
American Heidi Kloser injured her knee Thursday during a warmup run for the qualification contest and saw her first Olympics end before they had even officially begun. She was seen walking on crutches into the Opening Ceremony with the rest of Team USA on Friday.
Kloser, a 21-year-old Vail, Colo., native and five-year veteran of the U.S. freestyle team qualified for Sochi thanks to a strong performance in January, finishing fifth, second and fifth in the last three World Cup moguls events. The second-place finish in Lake Placid, N.Y., equalled her career best World Cup result.
Kearney and Outtrim finished first and fourth in the women's moguls qualification Thursday, moving directly to today's finals, while Montana native Heather McPhie failed to immediately qualify with a 14th place finish. Instead, she had to advance from the semifinals earlier today, finishing the semis in sixth place to join 10 other skiers moving on to the finals.
McPhie failed to advance to the "super final" in the initial segments of the final round. The 29-year-old is in her second Olympics after making her debut in Vancouver four years ago. A former gymnast, she came late to moguls but is making up for lost time, with back-to-back titles at the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2012 and 2013.


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I had many many well documented issues when switching over from Verizon to ATT in November, and since then, have had many issues with the Lumia 920 I purchased (repeated shut off's of up to 5-10 per day; random reboots; reboot cycles, etc.). After waiting for the Portico update to see if it fixed the reliability issues I was experiencing and if anything, things getting worse, I finally gave up and called ATT customer service. Frankly, after my earlier problems with them (to the point that CS senior managers were calling me to apologize), I wasn't expecting much help and figured I would get the run around yet again. However, to my pleasant surprise, the rep listened to my issues and the fixes I had tried (uninstalling apps, factory reset, portico update, etc.) and said that it sounded like I got a lemon and had tried pretty much everything that they would have suggested and they had better just send me out a replacement device. We handled some administrative stuff and that was the end of the conversation. My new device arrived in about 4 days and so far, I have had zero issues in terms of reliability.
So, since I raked them over the coals in November when the 920's first came out, I figured I had better give credit where it is due when I had a positive experience.
You got this one right ATT. Good job!
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Rebuttal: I activate "MY" 920 on 12/23 on AT&T. Ported my number over from Verizon. Decided to give Straight Talk a try and got the SIM from them which should have cancelled my AT&T account. I got my AT&T bill yesterday and it was $449.01 for my ported number and $41.00 for a temporary number I neve had. Investigation showed that they charged me an ETF for a phone I brought with me. They had no explanation for the temporary number charge. Supposedly they opened a case file to get this straightened out by the 16th, tomorrow.
So for every good report, there is one to offset it that isn't so good. By the way, I'm not trying to kill AT&T. It just happened to me and it could have happened on any carrier.
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4 years in with at&t, never a major issue. and any (minor) that I do happen to have are resolved with ONE call.
big red (verizon) was never that way. I had them for 14 years prior to joining at&t.
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A few days in the salt.
My friend and fellow guide, Mark Scarborough recently had the opportunity to travel south and chase down some saltwater fish on the fly.
The main purpose of the trip was to visit my father for the holidays. Well, when dad and I get together we usually set aside a lot of time for wetting a line. So I invited Mark to come a long and enjoy the fishing as well. So I guess you could say it was a full fledge fishing trip.
Dad had arranged for us to stay at his friends house, who was also providing the boat. I'd fished with Terrell before, floating my dad and him several times here in Tennessee, so we we're very comfortable with our arrangements.
We spent our first day on the water hunting the fish. We fished from the mouth of the Suwannee River, working the coastal creeks and grass flats. The first several hours seen us not doing too well with the fly. Zero strikes in fact, however, the results were the same for my dad, who was fishing with live shrimp.
Late in the day as the tide was coming in, we began getting some soft strikes as we worked the oyster bars and tidal braids. Then Mark and I started working some fish. These fish were 9 - 10" spotted sea trout, but we were just buzzed about catching them. No shut out for the fly rods today. The bad news is, my dad, and captain of the boat, didn't have much luck with the shrimp. In total we boated 7 trout and 1 small spanish mackerel.
Day two started off much better. Terrell joined us and took over as boat captain for the day. We also got an earlier start. We started fishing the flats about a mile offshore as the tide fell. We spent a few hours looking for fish without any success.
Then my day took a turn for the worse as I realized that I'd left my new pack of smokes in the truck! UGGGH! Now that was a bad move on my part. So, in the heat of the moment, I settled on a pinch of Mark's snuff. Now this was a site to see, but I toughed it out and made it work.
I'm glad I managed because as we moved into the tidal creeks, things started heating up. I'd switched from deep running line to a floating line and a small clouser minnow. The trout started coming to the boat in a furious fashion. We were counrting them for about ten minutes, then gave up because they were coming so frequently. Todays fish even held a better average size which was about 14".
We continued moving up into the grass flats and tidal creeks, and the fishing remained great. Then we began to find redfish. not huge redfish but redfish nonetheless. They typically fought better than all but the biggest trout. Dad and Terrell were also having some luck on live bait and spoons....yet the clouser minnows were the hot ticket as the fly rods out fished the spinning rods 4 to 1.
A storm on the horizon had us a little concerned so we decided to call it a day around 4:00. Which was the hottest action of the day. It was a good decision because the shore was coated in a thick fog. But with captain Terrell at the wheel and my gps we made it back to the truck with no incident.
A rough estimate of the day had mark and myself both boating 25 or more trout apiece as well as 15 or so redfish between us. Dad and Terrell think they finished with about 15 to 20 fish boated. Either way it was a super day and we all had a blast. We had several trout that went between 15" and 17.5".
Yesterday was our last day to play. Terrell was working so it was just Dad, Mark and myself as we set out for the gulf. We'd decided to make it a short day, to allow us a decent schedule for driving home.
The weather was cloudy and cooler and we even seen some rain. The biting gnats were out and in force. Often times the flies were so thick that it looked like pepper on your skin. We worked ourselves over with OFF and it helped a little. I did however notice how few were in my face while I was smoking. So I pretty much kept one lit at all times. 8-)
The fishing was much slower today than yesterday. Not sure if it had anything to do with the weather or not, could have been the later high tide, either way the fishing was slower. The same tidal creeks and grass flats as yesterday seen much fewer fish in them. However, with the time allowed to fish, we decided to just stick it out and enjoy a few more hours of fishing instead of exploring.
I ended up catching my best fish of the trip during the last hour on the water. It was a nice, fat 19" trout. Actually the last few fish were pretty good. 17" and 17.5" fish. Mark hooked and fought his best trout of the trip, however, it managed to cut his line as he was reeling him in.
Overall, I boated 5 trout, Mark had 3 and Dad, again took a goose egg on the live bait. The bite was just were nowhere near as good as yesterday. But as always, anytime on the water is simply awesome. Add to that the time spent with dad, friends, exotic fish, and a new horizon and you have a great trip. And that's just what we had......a super duper great holiday trip to the salt.
A nice shot of the type of places we were fishing.
The great weather and scenery made for a nice back drop of Mark casting.
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A nice 16" Spotted Trout
Mark and his first Redfish of the trip
My first Redfish of the trip.
Of course we kept catching plenty of these.
Another pretty 14" Redfish.
Here's a pic of my dad and a nice 17" Redfish he caught.
A nice fat 17" Trout.
The biggest trout of the trip. 19" on tape.
My last fish of the trip. Another fat 17.5" Trout. Notice the bug spray.....without it we would have died from blood loss.
I like to give a special thanks to Byron and Paula for the hour or so worth of instruction and tips in the shop before the trip. Like I was saying, we were just hoping to look good trying it but with the tips....we had some good success in catching fish too. Thanks guys. As usual, you guys rock!
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Great report! I've been wondering how you guys did. Sounds like a great trip. Isn't that one of the most beautiful places in Florida? I'm dying to know, what flies worked for you. Did you use sinking lines at all?
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We statred off on the first day with sinking lines and little success. So we changed up to floaters and weighted flies.
After trying several patterns, we found that an olive and white clouser was the right ticket. Any size clouser from 4 - 10 would work.
Fished with a slow, slow strip....allowing it to sink and swim across the deeper slots.
We really never looked back much after finding success with the clouser. However, on day three I did land a couple of nice fish as I was playing with a large rabbit strip pattern I've fooled around with for the large tailwater shad eaters.
Like I've said before, I would have had a blast just being out on the boat and going through the motions......having the great fish action was just icing on the cake.
We're already planning a return trip for this spring if we're not too busy on our local waters to break free.
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I am green Rocky. Nice work buddy glad you had a great trip.
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According to a Fort Worth police report, Fields allegedly aimed the gun at Haley Brown and said, "I should blast you" early Sunday. The university announced the separation with Fields on Tuesday while Fort Worth police investigate the domestic incident.
TCU released a statement Tuesday:
"Devonte Fields has been separated from the university pending results of an investigation into the allegations against him," it read. "The university does not tolerate harassment or misconduct by a student. The university discipline process will be implemented, which may result in disciplinary action from the university above and beyond any legal consequences the student might face."
The school later clarified that "separated" means that Fields is required to stay away from the school and the football team until the police investigation is completed.
Brown told police that Fields shouted at her and punched her in the head after knocking out a bedroom window early Sunday. Brown had a cut under an eye and a swollen cheek, according to the report. Fields fled before police arrived at the Fort Worth home where the alleged attacked occurred.
According to USA Today, Sgt. Raymond Bush said Fields is considered a subject in a domestic disturbance and is not under arrest. The woman did not to file charges, saying the couple dated for two years but broke up on June 1.
Fields was suspended at the start of the 2013 season for violating team rules and then suffered a foot injury that required surgery in October. He ended up playing in only three games last year but nonetheless was named to this year's watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which is given annually to the nation's top defensive player.
TCU coach Gary Patterson was surprised Monday that Fields was named the conference's preseason defensive POY considering his limited action last season.
"I haven't watched him since you watched him," Patterson said.
As a freshman in 2012, Fields was named the Associated Press Big 12 defensive player of the year after posting 18 1/2 tackles for loss and 10 sacks.


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Palm Beach Zoo has hired a new General Curator from Australia to lead the Animal Care and Conservation Departments. With her wealth of experience and animal care knowledge, Janet L. Steele will also help enhance guest experience by introducing additional behind-the-scenes animal encounters and incorporating conservation tips in keeper talks.
Jan Steele begins her position as General Curator at the Palm Beach Zoo today. She has worked at zoos in Nevada, Texas, Oregon and most recently, the Melbourne Zoo in Australia. During her 24-year career, she has held positions of keeper, senior keeper, supervisor, curator and senior curator. Steele has worked with a variety of species including, carnivores, primates, hoofstock, birds and program animals.
During her eight years in Australia, Steele greatly enhanced the guest experience for the Melbourne Zoo by increasing the number of keeper talks, introducing behind-the-scenes experiences and fostering interest in conservation among keepers and guests alike. Steele brings a comprehensive approach to conservation by inspiring staff and guests to adopt small changes in lifestyle that benefit the species and the natural world, while also supporting on-site conservation projects and legislation that can have a direct impact on animals in the wild.
Steele graduated from the University of Nevada with a B.S. in Animal Biology and holds a M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas. She has also received management certification from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Management School.


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Governor signs mining bill
Bill relaxes Wisconsin's mining regulations
After months of bitter debate, Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that relaxes Wisconsin's mining regulations.
The governor signed the measure Monday at Oldenburg Group Inc., a Rhinelander mining equipment manufacturer. He plans a ceremonial signing in Milwaukee later in the day.
The signing completes a major victory for Walker and his fellow Republicans. They've been working for the better part of two years to pass a bill to help Gogebic Taconite open a huge iron mine near Lake Superior. Republicans said the mine will create thousands of jobs. Walker has embraced the project as one of his top job creation efforts.
Environmental groups contend the legislation will lead to pollution and are mulling lawsuits challenging the bill's provisions.
The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is considering a legal challenge as well as occupying the mine site.
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Feel a bit silly posting this to be honest, but hopefully can find some answers! Even if they're not what I want to hear!
My son is 4 1/2 months old, after having him I was quite ill, needed blood transfusions and couldn't even get up for nearly a week along with other problems...didn't start making any milk for a week, although did try to breastfeed as soon as he was born. He has to be given formula in the end. Since then, he would just never latch. Occasionally he would, but he learnt there was no food there.
I regret not trying harder oncemy milk did come in, but I found itvery distressing as he got so upset. Felt like I couldn't provide for my son, it was supposed to be natural etc.
I expressed for about 2 months, but only ever made a few ounces a day.
Anyway! Went to a mum and baby group today, and once again felt awful for not being able to breastfeed, and just out of curiousity when I came home I had a look to see if there was any milk...and a tiny amount came out!
Is it too late to try? Lots of people seem to stop around this point, and I want to start! Would there be any point in it now? Would it even have any benefits at such a late point? Even if I could express to make at least a bottle or two up, it would mean a lot! Just wondering if it's even worth it?
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For Immediate Release
January 24, 2011
State Board Members Selected to Serve on National Education Committees
Board members playing key roles as national policies are being developed
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education announced today that four board members have been selected to serve on several National Association of State Boards of Education committees and a study group to assist in steering the development of education policy at the national level. Jesse H. Ruiz, Dr. Christopher J. Ward, Lanita J. Koster and Dr. David L. Fields will work with other state education leaders, federal lawmakers, national policymakers and education reform experts.
"It is very important for the State of Illinois to be represented at the national level with all of the education reforms under discussion, including the anticipated reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act," Ruiz said. "I am very honored to represent the State Board and our state as we continuously aim to improve education for every student."
ISBE Chairman Jesse H. Ruiz of Chicago was chosen to serve on the NASBE Governmental Affairs Committee. As a member of the committee, Ruiz will help plan for federal education policies. Ruiz was appointed to the State Board of Education in 2004 and reappointed in 2007.
In its efforts to affect national education policymaking, NASBE works to ensure that it represents the views of its members to the executive and legislative branches of the federal government, as well as to associations representing governors, state legislators, school administrators, principals, local school boards, teachers and parents.
"In this time when many education budgets remain unstable and there has been substantial turnover in political leadership, it is critical that lawmakers in Washington and at the state level understand the vital and sustained role of state boards of education," said NASBE Executive Director Brenda Welburn.
ISBE Vice Chair Dr. Christopher J. Ward of Shorewood was chosen to serve on NASBE's Teacher Preparation, Evaluation, Continuation and Compensation Study Group. A report on the group's findings along with recommendations for state policy will be released in the fall. Ward was first appointed to the State Board of Education in 2004.
ISBE board member Lanita J. Koster of Chicago will serve on NASBE's Public Policy Positions Committee. The committee solicits public policy positions from among the association's membership. Koster was appointed to the State Board of Education in 2008.
ISBE board member Dr. David L. Fields of Danville was selected to serve on NASBE's Distinguished Service Award Committee, which selects state board members to honor for outstanding contributions to education. Fields was appointed to the State Board of Education in 2004 and reappointed in 2007.
NASBE is a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Va., that represents state and territorial boards of education. For more information, visit http://www.nasbe.org.
The State Board of Education consists of nine members who are appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. The board sets educational policies and guidelines for public and private schools, preschool through grade 12, as well as vocational education. It analyzes the aims, needs and requirements of education and recommends legislation to the General Assembly and Governor for the benefit of the more than 2 million schoolchildren in Illinois.


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Luck leads Colts past Seahawks
INDIANAPOLIS Andrew Luck threw two touchdown passes and Donald Brown scored the go-ahead TD with 8:55 to go to lead the Indianapolis Colts past the Seattle Seahawks 34-28 on Sunday.
The Seahawks (4-1) lost their first regular-season game since last Nov. 25.
Delano Howell scored on a 61-yard return of a blocked field goal for Indy (4-1).
Luck led his ninth career fourth-quarter comeback by going 16 of 29 for 229 yards, beating Russell Wilson in their first matchup.
Indy trailed 12-0 early, went ahead after Howells return, then rallied again to take the lead for good on Browns TD. The Colts sealed it with a 2-point conversion pass and a late field goal.
Wilson finished 15 of 31 for 210 yards with two TDs, one interception and ran 13 times for 102 yards.
CHICAGO Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes to Pierre Thomas, Jimmy Graham tied an NFL record with another 100-yard game and the New Orleans Saints remained unbeaten.
Brees was 29 of 35 for 288 yards in his first victory in four career games at Soldier Field. Garrett Hartley matched a career high with four field goals as New Orleans (5-0) picked up its first win in Chicago since a 31-10 victory on Oct. 8, 2000.
Graham continued his torrid start for the Saints (5-0), catching 10 balls for 135 yards in his fourth consecutive 100-yard game matching an NFL record for a tight end. Tony Gonzalez was the first to accomplish the streak in 2000, and Graham matched it in 2011.
Jay Cutler threw for 358 yards and two touchdowns for Chicago (3-2), which has lost two in a row.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jamaal Charles scored a 1-yard touchdown with 6:23 left, and the Chiefs rallied to keep up their perfect start.
The Chiefs (5-0) are off to their best start since 2003, when they won their first nine games. This win came despite blowing a 13-0 halftime lead in this early AFC showdown between these surprising teams bouncing back after losing seasons.
The Titans (3-2) couldnt have been more out of synch in the first half with Ryan Fitzpatrick starting for Jake Locker, sidelined with his sprained right hip. He missed his first five passes and went three-and-out on his first five series before guiding Tennessee to 17 straight points in the second half.
Charles put the Chiefs ahead to stay, and they intercepted Fitzpatrick twice in the final 6:14. Ryan Succop kicked four field goals, including a 48-yarder.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. Justin Tucker kicked a 44-yard field goal to put the Baltimore Ravens ahead with 1:42 left, and they withstood a frantic comeback bid.
Ryan Tannehill completed a 46-yard pass to Brandon Gibson on fourth down to keep Miamis hopes alive, but Caleb Sturgis then missed a 57-yard field goal attempt wide left with 33 seconds to go.
The Ravens (3-2) bounced back from a loss last week at Buffalo and won on the road for the first time this season. The Dolphins (3-2) lost their second game in a row.
Baltimore moved 34 yards to set up Tuckers game-winning field goal, his fourth of the day. The Ravens ran for a season-high 133 yards, and Joe Flacco threw for 269 yards.
GREEN BAY, Wis. James Jones caught a long touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers, and the Packers defense contained the undermanned Lions.
Mason Crosby kicked five field goals. The Packers offense struggled to get into the end zone until Rodgers found Jones on an 83-yard completion down the left sideline for a 16-3 lead late in the third quarter.
It provided enough of a cushion for a defense that had the luxury of facing the Lions minus star receiver Calvin Johnson, out with a knee injury. Penalties also bogged down Detroit.
The Packers extended their winning streak in Wisconsin over the Lions to 23.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Nick Foles threw for two touchdowns and led four scoring drives after taking over for an injured Michael Vick late in the second quarter, and Philadelphia kept the Giants winless.
Foles threw fourth-quarter touchdown passes of 25 yards to Brent Celek and 5 yards to DeSean Jackson as the Eagles (2-3) snapped a three-game losing streak by forcing three interceptions by Eli Manning in the fourth quarter.
Vick left the game with a hamstring injury late in the second quarter.
LeSean McCoy added a 1-yard touchdown run and Alex Henery kicked five field goals for the Eagles, who gained 439 yards in total offense.
David Wilson scored on a 5-yard run for the Giants (0-5) and Manning threw two touchdowns to Rueben Randle in the third quarter to give New York a 21-19 lead.
ST. LOUIS Sam Bradford threw three touchdown passes and Matt Giordanos 82-yard interception return was one of several big plays from the St. Louis defense against winless Jacksonville.
Austin Pettis 31-yard TD catch with 5:45 to go was his second of the day and put the Rams (2-3) up by two scores. St. Louis, which had trailed by double digits in every game, established control with a 17-point second quarter after Jacksonville (0-5) had a pair of early leads.
Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert injured his left hamstring in the third quarter. Rookie left tackle Luke Joeckel was carted off with a right ankle injury in the first.
GLENDALE, Ariz. Arizona sacked Cam Newton seven times, once for a safety, and intercepted him on three occasions to overcome a sluggish offensive performance.
Daryl Washington, back after serving a four-game suspension for violating the NFLs substance abuse policy, recorded two sacks and an interception for Arizona (3-2).
Calais Campbell had two sacks, one for Arizonas first regular-season safety in nine years, the other forcing a game-clinching fumble. Karlos Dansby also had two sacks and an interception.
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Workshops to promote Minnesota-grown food to schools
A series of workshops across Minnesota will encourage school and other cafeterias to serve more locally grown food.
The eight workshops begin Monday and run through April.
Stephanie Heim of the University of Minnesota Extension Service tells Minnesota Public Radio one of the primary challenges for food service directors is figuring out which farmers in their want to sell to them wholesale. And she says a lot of farmers may not know which institutional buyers are interested.
The Farm to School effort has grown significantly in Minnesota. The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the number of Minnesota school districts working with local farmers rose from fewer than 20 in 2006 to 145 in 2011.
Other institutions, like hospitals, are also interested in sourcing more local food.
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Last year, the state banned rock climbing at popular sites on Oahu's north and east shores after an incident where a child was injured at Mokuleia.
Rock climbing is not for the faint of heart.
But more thrill seekers are eyeing Hawaii's mountains.
"We wear safety equipment harness and ropes we learn how to protect each other. We have probably 500 climbers here and about 200 that go out at least once a month,' said Mike Richardson of Climb Aloha.
The climbers say Hawaii is behind the times.
Forty-five other states already allow the sport on state-owned land. Hawaii doesn't.
Climbers point out the state's recreational laws haven't changed in 40 years.
Limiting liability is key.
The state's land department thinks if it can get past those liability issues, climbing can resume at the popular spots on the north and east shore.
"We don't want to regulate rock climbing or bouldering as long as there is no cultural or environmental damage to the area, it's okay to do so," said Curt Cottrell, deputy administrator for the State Parks Department.
Cotrell likens the sport to big wave surfing.
"Typically what we have seen is that folks who rock climb know what they are doing. They have training, they have equipment. Like surfers who go out at pipeline on a big day, they self-regulate themselves. We don't think we have to be involved in this one," Cottrell said.
Richardson offers a diving analogy.
"Consider scuba diving. It can be extremely safe and rewarding and fun but everyone knows you need instruction, same thing with climbing," said Richardson.
Richardson says the climbers use national and international standards and equipment and hope state lawmakers will keep an open mind about equal access to a treasured resource.


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If you haven't heard, former Pirates and Red Sox all-star Jason Bay signed a four-year, $66 million contract to become part of the spacious outfield for the New York Mets at Citi Field. On the surface, they obtain one of the prize pieces from the free agent haul this offseason. Below it, they may not be getting everything they hoped for.
For the Mets, any sort of offensive firepower is welcome. Bay also appeared to be asking for slightly less than Matt Holliday, making him slightly more desirable to a team looking to add a big bat. The problem isn't so much his age (he will be 32 late next season); he's certainly in his baseball prime. It has more to do with his new digs up in Flushing.
We witnessed with our own eyes how ridiculous the new Citi Field can be for power hitters. To be fair, the Mets were missing their core of sluggers, but when you hit just 49 bombs in your own yard, it's obvious a mistake made when the architect put the blueprints together. Bay will help solidify the middle of the order that, so far, still has Carlos Beltran and David Wright. Beltran dealt a bum knee in 2009 and David Wright was beaned on the head, but never really showed his power stroke even when healthy. Just 1.6 home runs were hit on average per game, according to hittrackeronline.com. So, injuries coupled with a powerless lineup, contributed to the awful performance.
As for Bay, he will hit home runs. In fact, he's hit 185 in his career including a career-best 36 last season in Boston. It was the fourth time Bay reached has 30. It might be the last time we see him do so, and here's why: Fenway Park's Green Monster plays games with your head.
It's a shade over 300 feet from home plate, meaning it's relatively easy to hit over it. When Bay gets to Citi, which reaches 331 in left and 371 in the alley, will he swing harder because he believes he has to? Will the dimensions wreck his focus as a very good contact hitter? Add that to the pressure of playing for New York, with the bonus of being the guy who hs to help save the franchise from the depths of the NL. Even out in Pittsburgh where Bay resided for four-plus seasons, he swung for a relatively short wall. PNC Park goes 325 down the line, complete with a 36 inch wall (kidding, it's 72 inches). He's used to an easy target in left and he'll now have to deal with more between him and the left field seats.
Defensively, Bay was decent for his position. He had zero errors on the season, which proves he's no slouch, but came in at a minus-4 on the Fielding Bible's plus/minus scale. So he was actually below the average major league left fielder in terms of defensive abilities for the '09 year. Add in a larger pasture to defend, and there may be some problems in '10.
Overall, he has the tools to add a few notches to the win column for the Mets, especially when surrounded by a full complement of Reyes, Beltran, and Wright. However, it's pitching that really killed NY in 2009, an area that has not gotten any stronger for the team. If I had to toss out an early prediction, I'd say 28 homers for Bay, with 100-plus RBI, and a jump to 78 wins for the Mets.
Another dilemma – one that has little to do with the Mets – is the Jayson Werth Factor. How does the Bay signing impact the Phillies potentially re-signing Werth when he becomes a free agent? Scott Lauber of the News Journal talked about this in his blog yesterday; and I agree with the sentiment that it now becomes that much harder to ink Werth long term. Their numbers are similar in many facets of the game, however, Werth has more speed and is noted for his defensive acumen.
The four-year deal for Bay (with a fifth year vesting option) could spell the end for Jayson Werth in red pinstripes if he is set on parlaying his play into the best possible contract. Lauber does point to Bay's track record, but Werth can continue to build his resume with another strong season in 2010. Plus, as Lauber mentions, Werth is a "late bloomer". He's managed just 619 games played strewn across seven different seasons. In six full years, Bay has over 900 games under his belt. So while Werth is behind the curve, he certainly is setting himself up for major payday, and one that may have been put into context by Bay's new deal with the Mets.
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Mets overpay an overrated, unathletic, one-dimensionsal player to too many years. Just another year. Unfortunately, rough implications for re-signing Werth.
Werth is one of the few guys I could see giving a "home team" discount (to some extent), but I couldn't blame him for chasing the money. Based on his age, this will probably be his only op for a big contract (same with Vic). Is he worth the Bay contract? I'm sure there are GMs who agree. Is Ruben one of them? I'd like to see if they could sign him to a three year extension now – maybe $40M?
This team has 2 years, then big decisions (Howard, Hamels, and Vic will chase $$, I don't see Rollins being an every day player in 2012, Utley will probably be at 1st base, Ruiz still catching, Ibanez retired, Werth?). Looking for 2 more rings, then rebuilding. I just hope we don't go into Mets mode and overpay guys on the downside of their career just to sell a few tix, would rather see a full scale overhaul after our 4th consecutive WS in 2011.
we have hamels for 2012 as well and rollins will still be an everyday player….
I think the Phillies have to do whatever they can to resign Werth. Losing him not only creates a huge hole in the 5th spot but unless we replace him with someone of his similar offensive skill set then we are going to see a huge drop off in Howard's numbers as well.
Similar to what happened this past year in Boston to David Ortiz. Granted he was injured to an extent but his numbers also took a big nose dive because he no longer had the pleasure of having Manny batting behind him.
I really think the Phillies window for dominance might end after this year unless Howard or Werth are willing to take big pay cuts to stay here.
Rollins is young.. still in his prime …. he'll be slowing down in the future, but he's got 3-4 years of above average baseball left in him
Jason Bay has average like .280, 30 HR, 100 RBI since he's been in the league
overrated? Maybe..
Not worth $16.5 Million in my opinion, but if that's what the market is for a player like that.. then Werth is gone, because
oh wait, nevermind.. I don't want to start using that "budget" word again
I know the Met's are not an offensive machine like the Phillies, but if you have a park predicated on pitching why are they not spending money for pitching? Bay really won't do them much good at all. I hope they enjoy fourth place for the 2nd year in a row.
Don't underestimate the Mets… with Beltran, Wright, Reyes, and now Bay… that's one scary lineup. They're one No.2 or No.3 starter away from contending, in my opinion.
IMO the question is can you pay Howard the 20+ million a year and still have money to pay other people, like Wreth and Vic. That is the first decision that has to be made. If you know you are not going to be able to extend Howard then I think you can pay Wreth 15-17 million for 3 or 4 years. On the other hand even with all the trades isn't the Phillies minor leagues full of outfield potential, maybe not with power of Wreth, but down the road you do not have to have all HR hitters. With Brown, and Gose, and even Mayberry if he can fix his swing a little bit. Is it smart to try and extend Howard and bring some of these guys up in '11 and '12 and a much cheaper rate. I really like Wreth but IMO he is more easily replaced then a guy like Howard.
Soon it will cost $100 for a bleacher seat. What players are earning is absolutely crazy. Who will ultimately pay these outrageous salaries. You and me — the fan. Baseball will soon price itself out of the market and out of the range of the upper middle class. Just look at what Mike Schmidt earned. Then look at Jason Bay. Not right. Economic suicide.
Manny, I couldn't agree anymore with you…And the fact the Mets have one of the best closers in the game makes it even more scarier.
It seems like everyone has amnesia when it comes to the Mets…Keep in mind they were one hell of a contending team 2 years ago (Minus K-rod, and Bay) which makes them more of a tougher team than they were 2 years ago. The Mets crumbled last season due to injuries. The Mets scare me more than anyone in our division (Though in reality we ARE the better team but not by much room). IMO the Mets are still candidates to be a tough contending team.
If we plan to make another appearance to the WS again this season, we NEED Lidge & Hamels to step it up this year. They are the biggest question marks this season in order to succeed.
Phils have to resign werth no matter the cost. Signing POlanco helps contact, but you can't be devoid of Power at 3b and RF, especially from the right side.
Here's a fun little article by Jeff Pearlman of Sports Illustrated on the Mets signing Bay.
Anybody with half a brain would already realize that Werth will be difficult to retain with or without Bay's recent signing. I'm sure any general manager would prefer him to Bay, and pay a good amount for him, even with his injury history (which appears to be that one-time wrist thing, anyway). I'm sure he'd bring Bay type money even without Bay in the picture.
What worries me are the effects of the ridiculous contracts being given third starters and middle relief pitchers. It's been estimated that Blanton could make $7 million in arbitration, but with Brad Penny at $7.5, Randy Wolf at $9.5, and a non-ace, oft injured Lackey being paid like a number one, Blanton's pay could even go higher. And in 2011, how much will the Phils have to pay for Blanton's replacement? How much will Moyer's replacement cost?
The Phils have a glut of outfielders on the farm. Let's just hope some of their pitching prospects pan out better than they seem to be at present.
Interesting article on Bay, but a little more on the absurd side if you ask me. I just don't see what Foster & Bay have in common? Like I said..interesting article, false reality
The Phils should strive to extend both Victorino and Werth ASAP. Both are important to this team and if one leaves with the Phils only getting draft choice compensation, then we are screwed. If we cannot reach and agreement, we should explore trade possibilities early in an attempt to get something back. Remember what we got for Curt Schilling? We did get Placibo Polanco for Scott Rolen, but that too was lopsided at the time. Just my thoughts on the issue.
I have been telling people for a while now under the illusion that we will be WS contenders for another 4-5 years. Let me break the news to you. The Phils will not contend if they don't find suitable replacement for Victorino and Werth, should they leave, and Ryan Howard, when he does leave. Here is the harsh reality, J Roll already has started to decline and we have two guys starting that are 34+ yrs old (Ibanez and Polanco) I agree we should definitley look to extend Werth RIGHT NOW bc he is looking to get PAID when he hits free agency. The worst is that the Phils are already balking at paying two aces (Lee and Halladay) even though one of them had a reasonable price tag! And not to add more fuel to the fire but Amaro (I like Amaro dont get me wrong) keeps giving an extra year to 100 yr old free agents that nobody were in a rush to sign early in free agency! That's going to hurt us in the long run the same way the Adam Eaton, Pat Burrell and Geoff Jenkins contracts hurt us in the past.
If reports are true that the cardinals are willing to pay Holliday 18 million a year for 7 years that nuts, werth will leave for sure and I don't blame him or the phillies on that one. the cardinals are nuts if he is worth 18 with no speed no gloves , what the hell will howard get, the cardinals pay him that how do they pay carpenter, pujos, and the other starter cant think of his name. crazy move by the cardinals in my opinion.
I really HATE when people keep talking about how the Phillies only have a "short window of opportunity left" for another World Series title, since if everyone thinks they need to win now, then they should have kept Lee for 1 more year to go along with Halladay. HOWEVER, Ruben Amaro see's the situation differently, and he believes the Phillies have a good shot at winning for some time to come. Since he's the GM i'd like to think he knows what he's talking about.
Statistically, Bay is not overrated at all. He was third in AL in HR and second in RBI last year. He's hit over 30 HR and 100 rbi 5 of the last 6 years with an OBP around .375 and BA of .280. If anyone is overrated its Matt Holliday. He's good, don't get me wrong. But after his great 2007, he has hit 25 and 24 HR with 88 and 109 RBI. Yes, his BA and OBP are very good, but worth the 140 million he is supposedly asking? I dont think so. If Holliday goes for 18 mill per for 8 years then getting bay for 4 years and 66 mill, or 5 years and 80 mill, is a steal IMO. Mets still have no number 2 and three number 4 pitchers on their staff. They desperately need to sign Pineiro and Garland or trade for someone like Zambrano or they will lose alot of games 8-5 and 9-7.
As Colin Cowherd said this morning, the Mets are the rich guy with no hands who paid for a nose job. Sure, it helps the offense out a bit, but the Mets main problem is the pitching, which Omar has just sat on his hands regarding that problem (at least for now). It is very unfortunate to be thinking about losing Werth right now, but, let's enjoy the Phils season this year and not start thinking about next season's offseason just yet. We'll see what RAJ and the rest of the front office will do when the time comes.
Werth will probably go to Seattle or the Blue Jays
The Mets may be "the rich guy with no hands…" but it's not very easy to find a spare set of hands around anywhere. Maybe that "nose job" will draw enough attention that the missing hands won't be noticed. Bay at least gives them a better chance to get those 5 or seven runs David says they'll lose with. They'll look a lot better with a 5 run nose than they will with only a 3.
Everyone thinks the Mets have no pitching beyond Santana. Maybe they're not strong there, but they do have some options when their injured pitchers return, and scoring more runs means your pitching can be slightly less than stellar. I don't recall the Phils having a great starting staff in 2007, and even in 2009, they had problems until they traded for Lee and signed Martinez. Scoring more, the Mets could be trouble, and if they find another pitcher, they WILL be trouble. I'm sure Minaya is working on just that.
I'm sure that the Phils realize that Werth will be gone after 2010. They got there "hometown discount" last year when Scott Boras allowed the Phils to buy out Jayson's first free agency year with a two-year contract for '09 and '10. The Phils, according to David Montgomery, are already "in the red" and will need to lower payroll next year. I expect to see either Ben Francisco or Domonic Brown as the 2011 opening day starter in rightfield, and the Phils getting a 1st rounder and a sandwich pick in the 2011 draft as compensation for losing Werth to free agency.
The Mets are going to pay Jason Bay 16.5 milliion per year..
So let me ask all of you a question….Should the Phillies pay Jayson Werth that kind of money?…cause that's probably gonna be about what he will command on the open market…
Personally…and I'm a HUGE Werth fan….I don't think they should…but I don't know what a reasonable number is…and will Werth agree to a "home town discount??
Chuck, I think I'd like to see the Phillies sign Werth – even if it costs 16.5 million. But if signing Werth means we have no chance of signing Howard, then I'm not so sure. Don't you think the Phillies are thinking they'll need to pay top dollar for Werth or Howard, but they can't afford both?
First, can you guys please put the last 4 comment window back up on the side of the front page? That was so clutch.
Now, with Bay getting all that money theyd better start preparing to waive goodbye to Jayson Werth and have a good plan for a RH 5th hitter because Werth is they key to protecting Howard. They know that though.
Piniero would be a nice signing, but not at these prices. Thats the kind of guy who approach with a 2-3 year offer at 6 million a pop. But he figures to get something more along the lines of a beefed up form of Eaton's contract – which is crazy. Theyll let the dust settle a bit before they get another starter…
See…to me….Werth is MORE valuable than Howard…if you only could have one….
Without Werth protecting Howard in the lineup…Ryan Howard isn't NEARLY as powerful a weapon…
Yes…PLEASE….put the "last 4 comments" section back….THANK YOU!!
Geoff – I wouldn't be so sure that the Phils won't keep Werth and let Howard go. Howard will arguably soak up $10m a year more in payroll than Werth and I, for one, don't think that Howard is $10m better than Werth. As absolutely out of the box as this sounds, I think that if the Phils could find ANY takers on Ibanez, that he's a guy they could do without. Of course, I wish that would have happened before the Lee thing to free the money, but…. Methinks that Ibanez is just too old and too pricey for a team to be interested in him (or is he?) other than a contending team with a gaping hole in LF or an AL team to DH him.
The Dipsy
Saunders would've been a inexpensive, young replacement for Ibanez in LF, but I'm not so sure the Phillies really could've gotten much for Ibanez. I'd love an outfield of Saunders, Werth and Brown in 2011, but would be down with Brown, Gillies and Werth. The thing that perplexes me is we know Saunders can hit Major league pitching(.279 away from SAFECO), but Gillies is a crap shoot.
I've been saying since the season ended that the best trade for the Phillies to make would be to trade Ibanez at the height of his value. There's no way we will get 2 more great seasons out of him, and this team needs to get younger. So I'm with Dipsy on this. Of course, I was calling for Ibanez to be traded for a young 3B, but that isn't going to happen anymore.
As much as I liked the original deal for Lee, and the deal for Halladay (factoring in the extension for 3 years), I think Amaro has made a lot of really poor signings. Moyer never should have been signed to a second year. Ibanez never should have been signed to a third year. Polanco didn't deserve more than 2 years. We have a dangerous model of relying too much on over 30 talent the next 3-4 years – where is the cheap young talent going to come in to help balance out the payroll?
I like the idea of a young 3b with some power. Polanco is a good fit for a year or 2, but when Werth and Howard possibly go there will be a hug power vacuum. Kouz strikes out a lot, but he'd be a good fit in a couple of years when the Phils hit the power vacuum.
Idk who mentioned it, but I like the idea of a 3/40 offer to werth because the only way we'll keep him is if we do get a hometown discount, and that's not an unreasonable discount either. It's still a ton of money. Also, for vic, I think we should offer him somewhere in the range of 3/25-30 and see if he accepts. This too would be a hometown discount, but again, not unreasonable.
Thoughts? Counter opinions?
no team is going to trade anyone really good Ibanez.. MAYBE at the trade deadline if a team needs a LH bat, and a Designated hitter
but without having to eat some of his contract, he's going to be tough to trade
Also, we're much much much better WITH him than without him, he's arguably the best 6 or 7 hitter in baseball .. and can slot 3-4-5 too if anyone were to get injured. Until Domonic Brown is ready, we need all 3 guys that currently play the OF for us
Vic isn't worth $10 M per season
Give him something like a 4 year $25 M offer … speedy OF's don't get the big bucks
Werth will take his big contract from whoever offers it.. he's older now and due to injury and age, will get his only shot at a big contract
if its a difference of a few Million, maybe he'd stay here
but say the RedSox offer him 5 years, $60
He wont stay here for 4 year, $45
I agree with Dipsy…"I don't think Howard is $10 million better than Werth."
Without Werth, Howard's production goes down..
If Jason Bay is getting $66million for 4 years…I would think Werth would command more than $11-12 million per year??
And the Phillies aren't gonna pay that.
So get used to the names of Gillies and Brown…
Honestly, I feel that Werth is more crucial to the team than Shane. The biggest strength of Vic is how damn fast he is, but he's probably going to be slowing down a bit fairly soon, and Werth is just a more well rounded guy, and a proven right handed power hitter.
I wouldn't mind bringing werth back at 4-5/55-67 & see if he takes that cuz he's got so many tools I don't see a huge decline in his numbers coming anytime soon.
That's about 13.5 million per year….4-5/55-67…
If Jason Bay can get 16.5 million a year….I don't see Werth signing for LESS than 15 million per year to stay here….and it's gonna have to be AT LEAST 4 years…
I don't know…do the Phillies do that?
If he has the year he had last year…and the Phillies don't lock him up BEFORE the end of the year…he's gone…cause his price tag goes WAY up at that point.
Let's not underestimate Howard or overestimate Werth. Howard put up Hall of Fame numbers regardless of who hit (Burrell, Rowand, Delucci, Werth) behind him. However, I'd like to see Werth stick around. He will be 31 when he becomes a FA so he might look for a 4 or 5 year deal. Depending on his output this season, he may get that at $15+ million per.
Everyone seems to be convinced Howard will leave. I am not certain of that. The Yankees and Red Sox are set at 1st base and no team would pay $25 million per year for a DH. Of course there are plenty of teams out there who would love to have Howard but the Phillies would too.
Howard WAS better…because of the protection of Werth behind him…but you're right…he's a threat regardless.
However…the Phillies aren't gonna pay him 25 million per year….and I don't blame them nor do I want them to.
I am not sure how agents and the market evaluate players but isn't 1 full year a bit of a small sample to truly evaluate Werth. Bay has put up relatively good numbers over 5 years.
We must sign Werth to a four- or five-year extension. He's our best athlete; he's our only right-handed power threat; and he'd only be 35 or 36 at the end of the contract.
Brown will be able to replace Ibanez in 2012. Brown will be making a minimum salary for three years. That means that, even with a big contract for Werth, the combined salaries of our corner outfielders from 2012 to 2014 should not be much different than the combined salaries of our corner outfielders right now.
To keep their payroll at a reasonable level, the Phillies should bring up more players from their farm system. In 2010, they should fill a couple of bullpen slots with some combination of Bastardo, Escalona and Mathieson. In 2012, with Gillies and Gose as replacements, they probably can allow Victorino to walk.
I agree with George, this Bay signing has NOTHING to do with Werth's contract and not being able to sign him after 2010. The Phillies wont be able to sign him because David Montgomery is convinced the Phillies are in the Red. I personally would love to see Werth stay around, and also find it VERY hard to believe that the Phillies are "in the red" seeing how they sold out EVERY SIBGLE home game in 09, and a majority in 08. I find it hard to believe the Phillies are in the red after the last few seasons of success and driving up the cost of everything in and around CBP.
Victorino is asking in the neighborhood of ten million, and if holiday get that 8 year 160 million dollar deal, vic might get 8 or 9 from some crazy team never know


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