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The absolute worst situations we can find ourselves in (aside from those occasions when wild animals try to feast upon our faces or a morning of burning urination lets us know it's time to head back to the clinic) are the times when our own actions make us feel like complete assheads. But the sad fact is that sometimes you get yourself in a position where all you can do is back away slowly while shame and awfulness are showered upon you because you know that if you keep going forward it will be even worse. In some circles they call this being caught between a rock and a hard place. In smaller circles it's called Curly's Lament, but I don't have time to get into that. Either way, you end up feeling like a dick. Onward, good reader!
4 Avoiding a Man Date
I'd never experienced how awful this is until just recently, and I'm still coming to terms with my creepy feelings on the matter. For anonymity's sake, we'll say a fellow by the name of A. Tod Brown apparently wants to be my friend. Now, right here I need to stop and invite you all to shake your head with me. When's the last time you, as an adult, legitimately wanted to make a new friend? Not when did you make a friend, because that shit happens organically, and that's exactly how it's supposed to happen. You work with this dude who also thinks it's hilarious when the secretary forgets her meds and wears her bra outside her clothes and you bond over that and end up going out for beers some evening after work. Friendship! You do not schedule play dates.
Despite how obvious it is that a man should never ask another man on a date when neither man is gay, I guess this sort of thing happens. And the very unnaturalness of it made me not want to partake at all. That dude could have been taking me out for steaks and beers and rides in limos full of boobs and more steaks and beers and it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter because I was approached in the most blunt-force-trauma-to-the-face manner possible. I was literally asked if I wanted to go out some time. I am not Molly Ringwald. You do not ask such things of me. Of anyone. It's not done.
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"If we stand just right, we can use the same urinal."
The sad part of this is that, as I said, this didn't seem sexual in any way. I don't think I was part of a secret bum-sex plot. I think I was legitimately invited out to have a beer in a friendly way, and that's why it's so dickish to write a terrified article like this after the fact. It was uncomfortable and weird, and weaseling out of it made me feel bad. Barring major pathological issues or some kind of real (which is to say not self-diagnosed) Asperger's situation, most people feel bad when they let someone else down, especially if that letdown is based entirely on your own laziness and the fact that you just can't be arsed to give a damn.
I can't say if this situation is any easier for ladyfolk -- women seem to be able to socialize easier than men. They go to the bathroom together, for God's sake. I don't want to shit as part of a team, but that's just me. However, I feel it should be a universal standard that, if you desire a friendship, you let it happen on its own, rather than ask for it. That's like asking a woman you just met for sex. It seems like a good idea if you're new to reality, but in practice, your failure rate is just going to be off the charts.
3 Rejecting Free Stuff
I had the fortune to be born into the black sheep part of my family, so while all my relatives were living in big fatty houses and going on yearly vacations to exotic places and driving fancy cars, my family lived in what people in Third World countries would consider a sort of roomy stink shed. We went on vacations to places like "in town" and "just outside of town," and I had my fair share of knockoff Spam sandwiches for lunch at school. Because real Spam was for people who tried too hard.
Anyway, despite our abject poverty, we were at least "real" people, in the sense that we lived in this world, while my aunts and uncles had lawn jockeys and pronounced words like "taco" as "take-o" because if there was a novel way for them to be obnoxious and out of touch, they were all over it like stink on a monkey, which they likely referred to as a grippy-fingered jungle squirrel.
Every so often, because charitable causes are trendy, the extended family would stop by with boxes or bags of used-up high society trash and/or shit Grandpa had in the basement. And the wind would pick up as they knocked on the door, as though the world were sighing, "Oh, for fuck's sake."
They'd bring things like moth-balled sweaters that were two sizes too big or too small, pink toilet paper rolls, expired couscous, and 10-watt light bulbs for specialty lamps. I can't actually think of a time when they brought over something useful, in any way, to anyone.
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Any time in your life when someone goes out of their way to give you something, part of you feels a degree of appreciation and gratitude. They didn't have to do it, it's a gesture (arguably) from the heart, and it's meant as a kindness. So when the free thing they offer you is a staggering piece of shit on a shingle, it creates a moral quandary. Do you take it to be nice? Or do you say no? I opted one day to say no.
Politely turning down someone's charity, especially when it's someone you just know feels they're really helping you out and inconveniencing themselves by offering it, is a lot like one of those naked dreams they talk about in movies, only imagine in this dream you're naked and you realize that your entire naked body is just some kind of hot power-tool-accident mess of a thing compared to everyone else's, so the entire room is just staring at you in slack-jawed amazement that you're saddled with such a lumpy, deformed Rocky Dennis gong show of a body all day, every day. It's that level of awkward humiliation when you opt to turn down a handout. On the upside, at least with my family, it ensures that they never try it again, although they will remind you of how much of an ingrate you are for the rest of your life, so that's something.


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PORTALES — Instead of learning about local and federal government by reading textbooks and sitting through lectures, students who attend Boys' State this week at Eastern New Mexico University will have the chance to experience democracy first-hand by creating a mock city, county and state.
"It gives (the students) the opportunity to learn about government by actually doing and participating, as well as teaches them leadership and citizenship," said James Baca, associate director.
Manzano High's Art Chacon was selected by his teacher and decided to attend even though he didn't know much about it.
"I found it broadens your horizons and opens a whole new world of opportunities to be able to see how the government operates," Chacon said.
Not only will the boys form mock cities, counties and a state, they will learn about city operation and have elections for mayor, city council and treasurer. From there, they are responsible for making their own laws, and begin to learn about the electoral process.
The boys will also be given a set of scenarios in which their mock governments have gone wrong and have to create solutions for them.
Eventually they will have elections for governor and lieutenant governor that will represent this session of Boys' State.
Director Ralph Kemp said the boys will have state, county and democratic pride by the end of the conference.
"They (will) know more about the government than most adults," he said.
Two students will be selected to represent the state in Washington, D.C., at Boys' Nation, and will have the chance to meet the president and tour the city.
"Boys' Nation would be great. There are a lot of great leaders here but I'm trying to do my best to represent my parents, Texico and New Mexico," said Warren Jorde, a Texico High School student.
Boys going into their senior year of high school are selected to attend the conference for having shown leadership skills to someone in their school. That person is usually a teacher or counselor. They are sponsored by the American Legion of New Mexico post located in their city.
"ENMU treats us very well. We are very happy here. They open their campus doors to us and make our program a very successful program," Baca said.

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A cheetah runs so fast that its legs might touch the ground only half the time it's in motion. The gazelle is fast, too ... but is it fast enough?
The fastest animal on land: The cheetah.
Cheetahs hunt by vision, not by scent.
Like commandos, they sport black marks on the inside corner of each eye, perhaps to cut the sun's glare.
Everything about a cheetah is designed for the chase.
It gains traction from claws that don't retract and paw pads with extra grip.
It'll try to creep within 100 feet from its target before bursting into action.
Clocked as fast as 71 miles per hour, at top speed, it takes about three and a half strides every second, and every minute, up to 150 breaths.
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Big moneySeptember 18,2013
Drama surrounding the appointment of a replacement for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke shows that suspicion about Wall Street and the power of big money remains a pervasive undercurrent in American politics.
The latest news is that Larry Summers, former treasury secretary and former economic adviser to President Obama, has taken himself out of the running for Fed chief. Obama aides had been telling the press that Summers was Obamas first choice. In response, key Democrats on the Banking Committee let it be known that they would oppose Summers.
Summers has a reputation for brilliance, abrasiveness and arrogance. He had to step down as president of Harvard following ill-conceived remarks he made about women in the sciences. The question remains: If he is as brilliant as everyone says, why did he get so much so wrong as he laid the groundwork for the financial collapse?
Summers was not alone in promoting an agenda of deregulation that led to the corruption of Wall Street and the havoc of the Great Recession. Other economists of the Clinton era pushed for changes that led to runaway financial abuses. Their continuing influence has led to a widespread belief that the Obama administration has been a captive of Wall Street as it has responded to the crisis.
Now Obama is said to be left with his No. 2 choice, Janet Yellen, who is vice chairwoman under Bernanke. Liberal senators favor Yellen because of her belief that the Fed should continue to take an active role in stimulating the economy and working to alleviate unemployment.
The appointment of personnel at the highest ranks of the government might be considered so much inside-the-beltway maneuvering except for what it says about public attitudes.
One of the most costly decisions of the early Obama administration was not to lead a populist charge to prosecute financial wrongdoing among leaders of the banking industry or to generate sufficient public support for the sweeping changes that were needed. It was Obamas belief that confidence in the financial industry needed to be restored, and that a crusade of vilification and prosecution would undermine confidence.
One effect of that decision was the rise of tea party conservatism, which attacked government as the handmaiden of corrupt banks.
Bailout became shorthand for collusion between Washington and Wall Street, even though the bailout succeeded in stabilizing the economy, and even though taxpayers eventually made money on the bailout. The result of the conservative backlash was the loss of the House in 2010 to tea party conservatives, who have effectively paralyzed government and crippled the Obama administration.
Summers is associated in the public mind with the go-easy-on-Wall-Street approach. Not only did he engineer disastrous deregulatory changes in the 1990s, he helped banks escape the wrath of the public following the crash.
Public disgust with the role of big money remains. That may be why the Democratic Governors Association was so touchy about press coverage of a recent retreat it held at the elegant Equinox Resort and Spa in Manchester.
Gov. Peter Shumlin is chairman of the DGA, and he arranged the retreat, along with several other governors. Donors and lobbyists paid $100,000 to rub shoulders with the governors.
Paul Heintz, a columnist for Seven Days, wrote a humorous account of his effort to cover the retreat and the paranoia of the organizers. Eventually, he was escorted from the premises because of his effrontery in seeking to talk with participants at the Equinox.
No one begrudges the Democratic Party its need to raise money to combat the big money of the Republican Party. But the big money and its effect on both parties is what has paralyzed Washington, making it extremely difficult to take on the corruption of Wall Street by writing and enforcing the regulations needed to hold the big banks to account.
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Wonder what's bugging your teen? It's hard to be certain when all your son does is grunt and your daughter won't stop rolling her eyes. So rather than pressing our own kids to talk — not going to happen! — we asked teenagers from around the country what messages they wish they could share with their moms and dads.
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"I hate that my parents don't give me any personal space," says Eleanor, 14. Even if your children share a room, give each child an area that's off-limits to everyone else in the family (including you), such as a desk or a spare closet. To show that you respect your teen's privacy, don't rummage through her personal space unless you have a concrete reason to believe that she's lying to you or hiding something serious.
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"I want to tell my mom and dad everything," says Keegan, 13, "but I don't want to listen to them nag." Understand that sometimes your kids just want a sounding board. When your son complains that his science teacher is being unfair or his soccer coach has been extra-hard on him, encourage him to talk by asking open-ended questions. Don't jump in with advice or threaten to intervene.
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"I didn't tell my parents about a guy I dated for a year, because they didn't allow me to have boyfriends," says Marla, 15. "They knew we hung out, but I'd say, 'Oh, we're just friends.'" Instead of forcing your daughter to sneak around, let her start with group dates, where at least four other kids are with her and her date at all times.
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"I don't tell my parents when I get a bad grade because I don't want to listen to them tell me how I've let them down," says Sam, 16, who says he occasionally fails a quiz but usually makes up for it with better exam scores. If your son feels like he can vent to you about bombing a quiz or a book report, you won't have to wait until the end of a semester to find out he's struggling in school.
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"My mom knows I've kissed a boy," says Sonia, 15, "but I don't want to tell her anything else." According to a 2005 government survey, less than half of high school students (47 percent) said they'd had sex. Still, it's safest to educate your teen about birth control or preventing STDs. Don't press her for details, but do offer advice.
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"When [my little brother] swears or picks a fight with me or my older brother, [my parents] say, 'He's 7. He doesn't know any better,' says Henry, 13. "But when I was his age, I would have been in big trouble for swearing." While it's natural to become more lax as you have more children, it's important to consider each unique situation, not just your children's ages.
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"It makes me sad when my mom screams at me when I'm already down," says Erin, 17. When you're upset, take some deep breaths. A few minutes might give you perspective (is it really worth it to lose your cool over dirty laundry?) and a chance to evaluate your daughter's mood. Perhaps she's ignored the laundry because she's stressed about school or antsy about a boy who hasn't called her back.
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"Sometimes I don't come home because I'm too drunk to drive," says Aaron, 19. "If I told my parents that, they'd flip out, so I lie." While it would be irresponsible to give underage drinking the green light, you don't want your child to be in an unsafe situation because he's rushing to be home on time. If your son calls just before curfew and says he needs a ride, save your questions (and lectures) for the morning.
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"I can't stand it when my parents say, 'You're 17. Act like a grownup,' one day, and then turn around and say, 'You're not old enough to do that. You're only 17,' the next," says Izzy. "Which is it? Make up your mind!" Give your child hard-and-fast rules that aren't dependent on a number. ("Visiting friends at college isn't allowed until you're in college yourself.")
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"My parents don't trust that I don't do drugs," says Steven, 15. "And I really hate that they believe what other people tell them instead of what I tell them." Constantly accusing your kids of this or that — especially if your accusations are unfounded — breeds mistrust. Trust your kids until they give you a real reason not to.


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The Ambulance Department is professionally staffed with one full-time paramedic and 15 part-time Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). The Rock County Ambulance of Sanford Luverne Medical Center is directed by Timothy P. Ceynowa, MD.
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For information or treatment, please call the hospital at (507) 283-2321 during business hours on weekdays, or call (507) 283-4476 or 1-800-843-8583 during evenings and weekends. For ambulance services call 911.
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The Rock County Ambulance Department at Sanford Luverne Medical Center covers approximately 290 square miles. The ambulance serves the cities of Hills, Beaver Creek, Hardwick, Kenneth, Magnolia, Kanaranzi, Ash Creek, Steen, and Luverne. Many of these cities have fire/rescue and/or first responder teams.
The Rock County Ambulance responds to approximately 600 calls per year, ranging from motor vehicle accidents to various medical emergencies.
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Just when I thought I had seen (and heard) it all, along comes the Zac Brown Band (ZBB). I know a little bit about a lot of things, but ZBB was not on my radar, save for the knowledge that the band is wildly popular and that their one-night-only appearance at Bethel Woods sold out very quickly.
As I race to and fro in the Upper Delaware Valley, I'm fortunate to have the opportunity to experience the unfamiliar, and every so often I get a chance to have an up-close-and-personal moment with some of the legendary performers who grace the pavilion stage (www.bethelwoodscenter.org) each season. If I'm really lucky, I sometimes join contest winners, fan club presidents and other members of the media in a traditional "meet and greet," in which the performers pose for pictures, sign some autographs and shake hands with those of us allowed into the inner sanctum—backstage and behind the scenes. Hopefully, I'll never reach the stage where I become blasé or take for granted these rare glimpses at the stars, but truth be told, (and just like me) it gets a little old.
Imagine my surprise then, when sitting in the booth with the crew from Thunder 102, I got word that I had been invited to Zac Brown's "Eat & Greet." Sure that I was looking at a typo in the schedule, I asked Bold Gold Media's Regina Hensley what that could possibly mean? "Zac is touring with Chef Rusty," I was told. "In fact, here he comes now." Sure enough, celebrity chef Rusty Hamlin had stopped by to say hello and to invite us to join Zac and the band for a meal, replete with foods procured from our local farms and markets. Whipping out my trusty tablet, I scanned pages and learned that "what started as a simple way to reduce the awkwardness which arises at a typical rock band 'meet and greet' has blossomed into the largest traveling display of southern hospitality known to man." Huh? Intrigued, I read on. "Before arriving in each town, Chef Rusty reaches out to the local farms that provide the fruit, vegetables and other staples needed and combines what he's collected that day with the beef and pork tenderloin, rubbed and grilled in Zac's signature Georgia Clay Rub and Love Sauce, into a memorable southern meal. The band mingles and joins in at the table, and Rusty gets to meet his guests, discussing recipes and trading stories with fans of all ages."


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Milwaukee Ballet puts 'Swan Lake' in smaller pond
Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" may be one of the world's most famous ballets, but the story's ending, and even the number of acts it contains, can change with each new production.
One never knows whether the boy will get the girl, lose the girl, or whether either or both of them will even survive. »Read Full Article
Ridley's Hendrix biopic, Cumberbatch drama, '1971' lead Milwaukee Film Festival lineup
Let there be movies!
After weeks of trickling out the details of its special programs and tributes, the Milwaukee Film Festival has announced the remaining 61 titles of its 2014 movie schedule. »Read Full Article
Joan Rivers gave Milwaukee credit for her career — sort of
Milwaukee can take partial credit for Joan Rivers' success as a comedian.
In a 2006 interview with Journal Sentinel TV columnist Tim Cuprisin, Rivers — who died Thursday at age 81 — said the city played a role in her continuing to pursue a career in comedy. »Read Full Article
Sylvan Esso's Nick Sanborn: What music I'm listening to
Former Milwaukee musician Nick Sanborn loves "when people use minimalism to make a huge emotional point," he revealed recently in an interview with the Journal Sentinel. And that's not a surprising statement in the slightest, because that's what he does with Sylvan Esso, his absorbing new synthpop duo with Amelia Meath from all-female a cappella folk trio Mountain Man.
Armenian restaurant Arin Bert is closed
Milwaukee's only Armenian restaurant, Arin Bert, has shut down. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
Work starting on Cafe Hollander in Madison
Work is beginning at Hilldale Shopping Center in Madison for the addition of a Cafe Hollander along with seven stores.
Demolition began today as part of a $15 million project, according to an announcement. Cafe Hollander, which has two locations in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa, is a Lowlands restaurant group property. It's known for an extensive lineup of Belgian beers and a casual menu that includes mussels and frites, burgers and entrees. »Read Full Blog Post
Garth Brooks going digital; selling 11 albums for $30 effective immediately
Rosemont, Ill. — After stubbornly refusing to make any of his music available to digital music retailers for years, Garth Brooks is making it up to his fans in a major way — and possibly affecting the digital music retail landscape.
Effective Thursday, Brooks is offering his eight studio albums, a new studio album out this fall, a new upcoming live double album out this fall (featuring 30 songs and 30 videos), a new fall 2015 studio album and an instant download of two new singles — all on his website, garthbrooks.com, and an upstart digital music retailer, Ghosttunes.com, for $29.99. »Read Full Article(1)
Black Keys bring 'Turn Blue' tour to Bradley Center
The Black Keys' May album, "Turn Blue," wasn't a labor of love. It was just labor.
That's not because the Nashville-based duo of Dan Auerbach (vocals, guitar) and Patrick Carney (drums) felt pressure to prove itself. After the 2010 album "Brothers," with the retro, bluesy garage-rock singles "Tighten Up" and "Howlin' for You," took the duo to some big stages (including headlining the Marcus Amphitheater at Summerfest in 2011), the 2011 follow-up, "El Camino," the band's catchiest effort, propelled the Black Keys to arena-tour status. They're headlining North American arenas again this fall, including a return to the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Tuesday with their Summerfest opener, Cage the Elephant. »Read Full Article
Johnson's 'thesongadayproject' hits 2 years on YouTube
On Sept. 6, 2012, Racine-born singer-songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson sat in front of a camera, played a cover of "Catch the Wind" by British folk artist Donovan, and posted the performance to YouTube.
Two years and 730 videos later, Johnson's "thesongadayproject" YouTube channel has had more than 30million views. He's celebrating the second anniversary of his first video Saturday with a performance of actor and musician Jeff Daniels' "Detroit Train," joined by Daniels himself. »Read Full Article
Milwaukee movies off the grid: Sept. 5-11
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"The Big Lebowski": The Dude abides, again, in the Coen brothers' stoner gem. Dusk Friday. Free. »Read Full Article
New DVD releases September 9: 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (Disney) Captain America, still adjusting to the post-"Avengers" world, battles against a conspiracy with global implications — and dangers closer to home. With Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Robert Redford, Samuel L. Jackson. (PG-13; violence, gunplay) ★★★1/2 »Read Full Article
Celebrate National Library Card Month
What better way to celebrate National Library Card Month than a trip to your local library? Stop in, get a library card if you don't have one, stay for a program, ask librarians for great reading suggestions, and use your library card to take home some great books. September is also Shameless Promotion Month, so here is our list of books to inspire a love of the library and encourage you to visit!
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Maggiano's Frank Mots International Kite Festival takes to the air over Veterans Park
To those who mourn the end of summer, we say "go fly a kite." Here's your chance.
The annual Maggiano's Frank Mots International Kite Festival features more than 600 kites launching at noon Saturday and Sunday at Veterans Park. »Read Full Article
'Dancing With the Stars' cast includes MMA fighter, designer, Olympian, 'Duck Dynasty' star, pothead
The cast for the upcoming season of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" is the usual demographically diverse lineup of athletes, B-caliber actors and outside-the-box types you never heard of who stretch the definition of "stars."
The 19th season of the show starts Sept. 15. The cast includes: »Read Full Blog Post
Fox-Bay sets free screening of 'The Search for Happiness'
Money can't buy happiness at Fox-Bay Cinema Grill, apparently.
The Whitefish Bay theater, 334 E. Silver Spring Drive, is holding a free screening of "Hector and the Search for Happiness" at 7 p.m. Sept. 16. »Read Full Article
This week's concerts
8 p.m. Tuesday, BMO Harris Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. $32 to $65.50 at the box office, (800) 745-3000 and ticketmaster.com. »Read Full Article
Milwaukee Short Film Festival to be held Sept. 5-6
The 16th annual Milwaukee Short Film Festival celebrates Midwest filmmaking in short bursts Friday and Saturday in the Lubar Auditorium of the Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive.
The festival's lineup has about 40 short films — most of them showing in their Milwaukee premieres, and a few showing for the first time anywhere. Many of the filmmakers will be on hand as well. »Read Full Article
On Tap Today: Season kickoff
It's the night most of Wisconsin has been anticipating all summer: the season kickoff for the Green Bay Packers as they take on the Seattle Seahawks.
If you aren't tailgating outside Lambeau, bring a chair to Camp Bar's outdoor viewing party. The game will be shown on jumbo trons outside and on TVs inside, with standing room available. Camp Bar, 4044 N. Oakland Ave., opens at 4 p.m., and the game kicks off at 7:30. »Read Full Blog Post


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Almond Brownie Cheesecakes
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 28 min
- Ready Time: 90 min
- Yield: 12 individual cheesecakes
- 1 package Pillsbury™ Chocolatier Collection™ Chocolate Chunk Premium Brownie Mix
- 1/3 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
- 5 tablespoons water, divided
- 2 large eggs, divided
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
Preparation Directions
- HEAT oven to 350°F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper baking cups. Prepare brownie mix and cheesecake filling as directed on package using oil, water and eggs.
- FILL each cup 2/3 full with brownie batter. Spoon about 2 teaspoons cheesecake mixture on top of batter in each cup. Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped almonds over cheesecake mixture.
- BAKE 26 to 28 minutes or until brownie is set. Cool completely. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Serving Size (1 of 24 cheesecakes), Calories 250 (Calories from Fat 110), Total Fat 13g (Saturated Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 35mg, Sodium 120mg, Total Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 22g), Protein 3g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 4%.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
* Ensure all recipe ingredients are gluten free by referencing the ingredient labels, as products may vary. If uncertain, contact the ingredient manufacturer.


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A new logo, in reds, yellows and purples, emphasizes the arts, in part by incorporating images of dancers and the classic theater masks that signify comedy and tragedy.
"Although the Downtown Development Authority has a logo of its own, there really hasn't been a logo or slogan that uniquely identifies and brands the downtown district itself as a place to go, shop, dine and enjoy entertainment," Alison Hamling, director of Downtown Experience, said in a news release.
The DDA first solicited the help of a committee to select a slogan.
"It started with "Let Yourself Go" and then became "Let's Go" when some people said the former conjured images of lying around on the couch in your bathrobe with curlers in your hair," Hamling said.
Artist Pamela McCarville was brought on to help. McCarville has been creating graphic design and illustrations for over 25 years from her Evans studio. Her work has been featured in numerous Northern Colorado publications and she has illustrated several books.
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For the first 17 innings of this series against the Minnesota Twins, it appeared to be the start of a breakout. The Phillies had beaten Nick Blackburn easily in the opener on Friday, giving the Phillies their third win in a row. On Saturday, Kevin Slowey was rocked and lasted just 1 2/3 innings before the epic bullpen collapse in the ninth inning.
Before that unheard of ninth inning where the Phillies gave up five runs, a sweep was well within reach. With a victory on Saturday, and Roy Halladay pitching today against Carl Pavano, it wasn't such a far fetched thought. That's why they play the game.
Halladay and the Phils were beaten by Pavano and the Twins 4-1 on Father's Day and the possibility of a sweep quickly became a series loss.
Doc was his normal strike-throwing self as he struck out eight and did not allow a free pass, but he was hit hard in every inning. Halladay allowed solo homers to Denard Span and Justin Morneau and RBI singles by Joe Mauer and Jason Kubel in the defeat as Minnesota rocked the Phils starter for 10 hits in his eight innings on the mound. His final line included just three earned runs, making this his third loss of the season when he's gone at least eight innings and given up three earned or less. Bad luck? Could be. There is some room for the blame to be placed on a very unstable lineup.
That lineup today produced just four hits and the lone run was contributed by the now-powerful Wilson Valdez. It was the shortstop's second home run in as many games. Kind of odd, considering it had been six years between the first home run of his career and yesterday's homer. Certainly it's nice to see Valdez hitting it out rather than hitting into double plays, however, he was today's lone bright spot.
Pavano, who had been tagged by the Phillies more than once in his career, was lights out. He went the distance and threw 105 pitches, 76 for strikes. All day long he kept the Phils bats off-balance with a great fastball/sinker/changeup/slider mix.
When asked whether yesterday's mind-blowing loss trickled into today's lackluster performance, Shane Victorino said absolutely not. "Last night's loss was a fluke, but again, you don't carry that over into today, you forget about it."
What did carry over was the offense's inability to provide Halladay with any sort of cushion. In his last six starts, he's thrown 43 2/3 innings, but has been given just nine total runs of support. That's a scary thought. What's also scary is that the Phillies are now 5.5 games behind the Braves who have jumped to 42-28.
If they want to catch them, they'll need to start now.
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I think the expectation was a little more than "quality outings"( code for…"eh? not so bad"),no?
There's no pinning anything on him.
It's just that he was brought here to come up big in these kinds of games.
Pavano ,for example, came up big-total shut down.
Halladay did not.
And he didn't v The Yanks, The Red Sox, the Marlins in last 3 games either.
It is what it is.
One problem is that we don't have any money to fix our problems. All our money is going to BAD CONTRACTS — Howard, Ibanez, Baez, and others. We need THE DIPSY as GM, and we need him fast. Only he can pull this team out of the fire. He truly would be like having UNDERDOG coming to the rescue. He'd kick ass and take no prisoners. He would restore pride to this team. Let's get a movement a foot !!!! We need change. WE NEED THE DIPSY !!!
lol…there you go. Today was just upsetting….I mean we all were standing there roasting and again, we saw our team stink. something yesterday…lidge?…activated the slump button again. i dunno
Even a new GM wouldnt be able to get out from underneath the Howard albatross (contract)
Its so Mets like. Its 5 years. So in 2015 we will still be bemoaning it.
Again if we are the Yankees it doesnt matter. But we arent. We had to move Lee for financial reasons.
Whoever the new GM is. And people will be fired over this. His hands will be tied.
I am all for The Dipsy. He knows his stuff and he would save the day !!!
The Phillies need drastic change. We are sliding down a steep hill. Reach out and seek a hero. Why not The Dipsy ?
i vote for the dipsy too
shut up about ryan howards deal. my god. just shut up!!!!!!
for the last 5 years you all praised him in august and september when he CARRIES THE ENTIRE TEAM.
his defense is much better this year. he's faster. in better shape. his average is way up.
what do you want ???
you people are stupid.
i'm glad he is a phillies and i dont care what his contract is.
on the other hand…baez is a waste. dobbs is a waste. and this team is not making the playoffs.
why do the phils play the yanks followed by the twins…while the braves get the royals?
The dipsy knows his shit. I'm all for him as GM.
I am glad you are so stupid you dont understand how a team with a budget that over paying anyone matters.
If you dont care about contracts you are a moron. We cant get other players now GENIUS.
Hey Joe, you are pretty stupid aren't you. The deal did not have to be signed this year at all. He had two years on his old deal. Are you a freakin moron?
what do you think they were going to pay him? 6 million a year?
would you rather him be gone? and leave a HUGE hole in the lineup?
the best players get paid. thats that. thats the sport. thats the world we live in.
deal with it. and enjoy his 45+ AND 140+ RBI YEARS
they wanted to lock him up for the rest of his career. thats a bad thing? the POWR in your lineup is a bad thing to be locked up for his career?
i'm sorry….whats the point of baseball? to what? score runs right?
well HE DRIVES IN MORE THAN ANYBODY
this is playstation. this is real life. and the players get paid.
you cant have the 5 best pitchers and an all star at every position and have a payroll of 50 million.
you cant just say, hey i want this player. and then get him
Joe, those 45 homers, 140 RBI years are over. He leaves more runners standed than any other cleanup hitter in baseball. Look it up. You don't have to be a guy to realize when a player has peeked. Howard is on the decline, decline, decline, decline.
you think ryan howard has peaked?
i'm done.
you people are f'n stupid.
when he carries the team again, don't cheer for him. BANDWAGON FANS
Joe, look at the Reds, the Twins, The Rays, The Rockies. Do you follow baseball at all? Or do you only follow teams in the Northeast? Open you eyes and brain. Learn the game. Don't be a dummy? I know you are upset. Joing The Dipsy Movement. We need fellas like you .
Simple economics.
If your budget is 100 million and you pay a single player 99 million that leaves you one million for 25 other roster spots.
If the phillies budget was 100 billion. He would be grossly under paid at 1 billion a year. How dare someone calling themselves a fan say they dont care what players make.
Stupid is as stupid does I guess. I dont care what he makes. I care that what he makes is going to kill the franchise.
come on guys…this is supposed to be a fan forum where if someone wants to vent a bit…thats cool. this is frustrating. especially for the fans who know how good this team really is. I think there is a change needed….do i know what? no…..something. even something small like releasing dobbs
They have no marbles.
This team strikes me as a team without desire…. Too professional and not passionate enough. Too old…. Too many old players. Their starting lineup is one of the oldest in baseball. Not enough steam.
My opinion is that fans should only care how much money a player makes to the extent that it might prohibit their team from having enough money to do the things they need to do in the future. Since they Phillies basically are printing money, and they are, I wouldn't worry about Howard's contract screwing up their payroll in the future.
Rollins, Happ, Madson. Those are real good players.
I have no idea why this team is playing they way its playing. I do know that Valdez, while a nice replacement, is nowhere near Jimmy's equal in the field. That means Utley (sore knee?) and Placido (new position) have to cover more ground. Our fielding right now is not a strength. Last year we made the plays we were supposed to make and then some on top. Now, we are just average, maybe a little below. I think when Jimmy comes back things we really get better.
The Dipsy
Hopefully he'll put some passion and steam into this team. I like this Dipsy fellow. He talks sense and knows his baseball. He may do well in a front office job. Though I am just an iron worker, I do know something about baseball and I can tell this fellow has a noggin on him.
The phillies are printing money but they needed to have the Blue Jays include money in the Halladay deal? and then they dealt Lee.
Hey wish it was true. Then Id not care what anyone made pay them all 50 million. But unforunately this isnt the Yankees.
Hey all.
Sorry so down here. At the beginning of the season I was convinced of one thing and certain of another. I was certain that the Phils were going to win the NL East division, take the NL again and bring back WS trophy to Philadelphia. I was convinced by an early display that Roy Halladay would win the NL CYA.
Now, I am neither. With a very mediocre record of 35-32 (after a sizzling start of the season) I can't say I am convinced anylonger. The last 25 games of the season are vs teams in our own division. The Phils are 5.5 games behind. Yesterday they did everything in their power (starting with the first inning) to lose that game and eventually did. Today, what a pitiful performance. And today, once again, the good doctor does a decent job but due to a non-existent offense, loses a game that he should have won. Doc, really by no measure of his effort is now has a record of 8-6. He should have at least 3 more wins, a few runs would put him at the top of the NL for wins.
To me it was apparent that Doc did not have his stuff today but still enough to give any team that can show heart a chance to win. He has done that several times and come up short.
Look, I am still going to the games (I'll be there vs the tribe on the 24th) but I have adjusted my expectations a bit.
I know, I am whining. The dissapointment I feel is crushing. Sure, a nice 8 game winning streak will make us all feel better but, it doesn't look like that is going to happen.
You guys are right. I don't think any team in the history of baseball has made up 5 1/2 games with only 95 left to play. I think think they're on the brink of being mathematically eliminated!
Brooks, stop by on the 24th for a complimentary Bubba Burger with all the fixings. That will cheer you up. I'll be in parking lot K with the Webber grill all morning long.
I'm Ted Bell.
Thanks for the offer Ted!
A few beers and a winning streak will help too I'm sure.
Jamie Moyer has an opportunity to match Roy Halladay's record of 8-6 on Tuesday against a weak Cleveland Indians team. I think he will do it.
5 games back in the loss colum is not out of it by any means, and the Braves have been playing a pretty easy IL schedule, I do think the Braves are for real but are they a .700 ball club no way, they may win 90-92 games but believe it or not the phillies can too all they have to do is start winning now. I think a against the Jays and the Tribe they have to win 4 out of those 6 should win 5 because the Tribe is just bad and should be swept beginging of the week, the Jays are a good team and being the home team at the bank will make it interesting, but you know what they need 2out of 3 from them then get back in the NL and be withing 2 or 3 games by all star break and then turn it on like they have been doing for the last three years
Jamie Moyer may end up again as our winningest pitcher. He has achieved that the past two years and we got to the world series both times, winning it once.
Can someone actually explain to me how paying Howard $25 million a few years from now has affected the Phils' ability to make changes this year? This year, he's making $19 mil, and will be making $20 mil next year. Those numbers were already set with his current contract, and would have had to be paid no matter what. Maybe in three years, those extra $5 million will make a difference, but the Phils aren't paying that yet.
Also, some of Halladay's recent losses can't be blamed entirely on the offense. Boston beat his brains out, and the Yankees beat his brains half way out. Even today's game, he gave up ten hits. The Twins must have lacked some good situational hitting to have scored so little with so much opportunity. Halladay wasn't bad, but he wasn't particularly good, either. It was the kind of start Blanton was making last year, although Blanton usually only lasted seven innings instead of eight.
I re-checked. Halladay actually gave up eleven hits today.
He'll do better, I'm sure, but his last three outings haven't been very inspiring.
Ryan Howard is easily the Phillie of the week. Not getting why some are busting his stones so much. Sure, he was crap at the plate today but so were all of them, except Valdez. The other day when he had 2 bombs and 4 RBI's, I heard no such talk!
Speaking of Valdez, does he stay when Rollins comes back? With two home runs, I'd say he has earned to hang around. As much as I liked Dobbs in '07 and '08, I have come to the conclusion that he will be and should be the odd man out.
Dobbs needs to go…. Howard's contract, despite being activated in two years, is indeed affecting movement of the Phils today. Good, quality players will want committment — two or three year deals. Howards huge payola will inhibit those deals and strap the team in terms of both committment and future budget. We don't even know if he will be close to being effective in two years. We did not have to sign him now. If anything, it has taken the edge off of him and this financial committment will prevent us from signing a Cliff Lee or another stud pitcher. The excuse: "we are already committed beyond our budget."
Let's face it, you could get two quality players for what Howard is going to get paid. It's just stupid. Howard is a one-dimensional player with little to no versatility.
In fact, you could get potentially two quality starters, a closer and a decent set-up man for Howard's future pay for a year. That is what the Reds, Twins, Padres, Rangers, Rays, Marlins, Braves, and Tigers are striving for.
Waaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh…..really?!!!! your kidding right? why are they playing Yanks and Twins and Braves are playing the Royals?…..ummm I believe the Phils play the Indians next…it all balances out in the end…..complain complain complain….."oohh we'll bounce back….we'll turn the page and win the next one with Halladay after the tough loss when the bullpen coughed up 5 in the 9th….the voodoo curse is working….this stuff is laughable. This isnt 08 and 09 people….this team isnt making the World Series every year for 10 yrs I hate to break it to you….its called baseball. Ask Brave fans who won 14 yrs of division titles in a row and got one ring out of it.
why do the phils play the yanks followed by the twins…while the braves get the royals?
Face facts people this is not there year. Roy Halladay is our ace and has not acted like one. I do not care that we gave him one run. He has to be the guy everytime we go out. I just want Jr fired. Howards contract for five years is terrible. We are still paying off guys that are not here anymore. We will do the same for Howie. Our bullpen was never corrected. Get rid of Lidge already. Eat the salary. That game was just pathetic. U do not lose with a five run lead in the last inning. The braves are running away. Good news thought. The NFL will start and we can forget about this year.
Here are some points IMO
1) Trades. No, a trade is NOT necessary. THIS TEAM GOES THROUGH THIS SORT OF SLUMP EVERY SINGLE YEAR. I remember last year and in 2008, the Phillies played absolutely horrifically during this time. As Pat said, its a looooong season. You guys know how this team is in july august and september! the braves cannot play this well for the rest of the year and their age is gonna come up and bite em in the ass once august begins. They are an OLD club. Trading Werth though wouldnt solve anything or a managerial shake up.
2) Doc. Yeah, Doc hasn't pithed very well since if perfecto. SO WHAT? how many more starts does this guy have? TONS! seriously. you all sound like the biggest bunch of bandwagon fans ever! this guy isnt a robot who's programmed to win every single game. This guy just needs some run support. he's pitched very well. Id like to see you guys go out and do better.
3) Sarge Hats. did anybody else find them hideously ugly?
And Michael….you sound like a Stepford wife. You really do.
Halladay STILL wins 20 games
Howard STILL hits 40 HR and 130-140 RBI
The Phillies STILL make the postseason.
No…no….and maybe
While I am no financial guy, perhaps the Phils ownership is experiencing a significant increase of their revenue stream over years past and are anticipating the same over the next few years to come. Maybe they actually have enough $$ to accommodate an increased payroll in the coming seasons. Hey, they know how much money they have, we don't. Given the history of Phils' ownership, I think the last thing they would do would be to overextend their payroll. Given that premise, perhaps the Howard contract, while pricey, will not crimp their ability to make moves in the future. Thats what I believe. Amaro doesn't sign Ryan without Montgomery telling him to go ahead.
Are we seriously trashing Halladay? Wow.
The Dipsy
For the Phillies to MAKE the postseason, Halladay needs to win 20 and Howard needs to hit 4/130-140. (or at least those two factors will help greatly….other things need to happen too and they can still make it even if Doc and Ryan don't deliver)
But you get my point….
So since you think that these two guys won't reach those numbers….then I guess your argument is that the postseason is not a possibility.
Just making sure I understand you….the Phillies in mid/late June….right in the mix…… with 90+ games still to play are DONE. Right??
My feeling is that the ownership is maybe, finally waking up to the fact that they have something here….as in a BIG-MARKET TEAM. I think that the recent success, the constant sellouts, the fact that the team travels well…..all that serves to point out that these aren't your Father's or Grandfather's Phillies.
At least I hope this is the case.
That said, I don't want them to turn this into the Yankees, either. I still want to be able to go to 8-10 games a year and be able to sit in half-way decent seats.
There is just something wrong with the Phillies this year. I don't know what it is. They just seem to have no fight in them. From my recollection the only comeback win they have had this year was the game in San Francisco. They just don't seem to come back on teams. And the body language of the team shows that they don't expect to win. At what point yesterday did you realize they were going to lose Sunday's game? For me, it was somewhere around the 5th inning. In previous seasons, the Phillies would be down by 3 in the 7th and you felt like they had the opponent right where they wanted them. But this year it seems like if they are down 2-3 runs in the 5th inning that they have no chance of winning the game.
Also Greg Dobbs is horrible. I'd try to trade him for a few bags of kitty litter.
There's no way Howard deserves the Jeltz considering he was one of four players to record a hit yesterday — and what an at-bat that was… gave them a glimmer of hope in the ninth. For anybody who's of the opinion the Phillies didn't make Pavano work hard enough, Howard's AB clearly was the exception. IMO, you can't blame Howard for his throw to second either — at least it was on the bag. That play, and that unearned run, is on Shane
Some here seem to not like the idea of criticizing Howard and his contract. It's not hard or unjustified to do so. For someone who has always seemed to be about the money, I think it's criminal that he took that contract when a guy like Halladay come here for less. Imagine if he took less than he did, say $5MM/year less. Maybe we would have the flexibility for Lee. Maybe we'd have a better shot at Werth. All I know is that with all the money he has and will make, he should have given the Phillies a bit of a break. He didn't, so we now have every right to be as critical as we want.
"Given the Phillies a bit of a break" ??????
First of all, why should he. He's entitled to make as much as he can get.
Secondly, how do you know that $25 M per season in two years won't be the going rate….or UNDER the going rate….for someone like Howard who is a perennial power hitter and RBI man.
Seriously….people need to stop with all this complaining about Ryan Howard. Last I checked his stats are .290/14/51…..through 67 games with 95 to play.
We need some tricks up our sleeves. We just keep unloading the same bullshit every game when we are in a jam. If we could put some innings together the way these twins did when they were down, we could really get back on track. our squad is just too predictable. the big guys are always swinging for the fence and it is not working out when it is crucial…so change it up..?
Get some plan B's together and look like your fired up for shit sake.
The turnaround was ruined when we cheered for Thome. thats when it all started. I am all about respect and sportsmanship, but I never give my competitor an edge in the market place, I don't care what my past history is with that individual.
The odds are very long against them making the post season this year.
The two teams ahead of them are vastly improved this year and if either gets Cliff Lee, those odds go up even further.
Other than the Braves, no team has done it 4 years in a row since the 20's.
There are still literally almost 100 games left in this season and you all need to chill the eff out. Let's get the team on the field that we all saw on opening day. Rollins will be back soon which is a good thing. If they can't break out with all of their big ticket guys then I'll start worrying. For right now I'm just sitting tight. (though I've now paid twice to see Roy halladay and both games were losses… Which is disenchanting to say the least)
Chuck, you are absolutely right. People are entitled to make whatever they want. But what you CAN do is different from what you SHOULD do. This is a team game. I don't understand how anyone can defend this contract. How much money does he need? This contract is fraught with risk and anyone who doesn't realize that needs to wake up.
And remember, it's you and I that pay his contract. The Phillies may sign the check, but we are the ones who buy the tickets and watch the TVs.
teejvee, what are you talking about? The Yankees made the World Series from 1997-2001 and won it the first 3 times.
I agree with Rob. I think the problem with all of us is that we are hitting the panic button in the month of JUNE. I mean seriously. The Phils haven't exactly played terrible against a Twins ball club that is leading their division and hits the laces off of the baseball. Meanwhile, the Braves are playing a AAA team AT BEST in the Royals. Yes, they are 5.5 games ahead and yes the Phils need to get their crap together but there is plenty of baseball to be played yet. Just remember September of 2007.
just when you think they turned the corner. I like Howard I think his contract will be in line when it increases, through the whole slump his numbers have been ok and last week he started killing the ball. What kills me is latley with the game on the line he is not having a good at bat. Saturdays blow up would be forgotten if he got a hit in the ninth. He took the first pitch for a ball wich was a good sign then struck out on three pitches out of the zone. Earlier in the game the fox interview with the twins manager he said they were trying to pitch around him in the second when he hit the home run. If he was more patient maybe he works a walk then we have three men on with one out. These are the kind of plays the 08-09 phillies made. Yesterday Shane did not need to throw behind the runner.
The fact that someone would suggest that any player should feel some type of "moral obligation" to take less than than the most he can get is ridiculous. I think the question should be asked in the inverse: "Why should someone take less?" Then you don't have a real good answer. Some players consider outside issues when signing and that may result in the team getting a break SEE: Halladay, Roy. Some will not. I guarantee you Jayson Werth will bleed every dime from whatever teams he signs with. And he should. Whenever a players salary is way too high and/or too long and the player underperforms it, it is the team's fault. SEE: IBANEZ, Raul, or a more extreme case is Vernon Wells. Go Phils.
The Dipsy
The bottom line is Howard had 2 years left on his current deal. Why not wait. See how it plays out. Now you have tied up 125 million for five years for a player in his 30s. Same with Jimmy. They picked that option up so quickly. Why not wait. He seems to be breaking down a little. Just do not understand. Jr. wanted Halladay so bad he stopped at nothing to get him. We might a great trade for Lee. Pay the man. Instead we give away huge prospects to get Roy and get crap back for Lee. Giving Blanton more money. Makes so much sense. We already knew this bullpen was bad and they did nothing to help it. Just get rid of Brad already..
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Saturday's bullpen meltdown bothered me. This team's flat, disinterested response both after the game and in their play the next day bothered me even more.
It's getting late really early around here
I agree. TIMING of the deal seemed wrong. But who's to say that Howard won't earn every penny of it. Look…the guy shows up early for spring….works hard…..loses weight…etc, etc, etc.
And his numbers this season are just fine. .290/14/51…..with 95 games left to play.
As long as he continues to put up those kind of stats….and keeps himself in shape….then my feelings are that the contract will be fine..In fact, it MAY even seem like a bargain in 4-5 years. Who really knows??
The Phils could sign two quality starters, a closer, and a setup man for Howard's $25 million? What in the world are you smoking, Peter Wrinkles?
And I don't think anyone is being critical of Halladay. MY point was that Halladay has lost a few games which could not be blamed on the offense. He's an ace, yes, but once in a while even an ace has a bad day.
I also believe that extending Rollins was a good move. Maybe he's breaking down but maybe not. Even with his extension he's not all that expensive, he's a vital piece, the Phils don't have anyone to take over the position in the near future, and an equal talent would no doubt cost as much or more.
The same arguments could be made for Howard.
And I'm awfully tired of hearing that Howard is in decline. Overall batting average: up. Fielding: improved. Strikeouts: down. Batting average against lefties: up. He's also hit a number of breaking balls into the seats. There's more to hitting than home runs, and Howard has always had periods when he doesn't hit any for a while. He's also hit several homers in the past few days, so his power IS still there.
One final thought:
Yes, there is something wrong with the current team. So far, there have been injuries to SIX key players (Rollins, Happ, Blanton, Madson, Lidge, Romero), three of whom are still out. There have been minor injuries to Castro, Ruiz, and Schnieder. Bastardo, the secondlefty bullpen piece is now on the DL, and Ruiz has missed the past few games and may miss more. It's hard to look confident with a lineup filled with subs.
It amazes me that the same people that are complaining that Rollins shouldn't have been extended are the same ones that are anxiously waiting for his return to the lineup.
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Morris Buttermaker: I KNEW they'd lose around the 5th. I got so angry at myself for watching when there was no bloody reason to. Last season, I never thought they'd lose until both teams were in the clubhouse. I still felt good about how they'd played, how they carried themselves, & how they spoke about the team, their place in it, and the coaches. They were then, and I believe they still are now a cut above.
I HOPE I'M WRONG (it's just a feeling) but there's something wrong with this team and the mood that somehow extends beyond injuries or whatever. I can't get a bead on it. I know it sounds ridiculous but they aren't happy. It's wrenching to see. Everything about them seems down: their body language, their eyes, their lack of indiv. confidence, their lack of ease w/ea other. They don't even tag each other after a play with any real enthusiasm. If any guys can make me eat my words it's them but I just don't think there will be any comebacks this yr.
Wow some of these comments are really pessimistic and it makes you wonder who has really been paying attention the last three years. People are really overreacting about how far back they are. Let's go back to '06 when they were under .500 for much of the season and they had a fire sale. What happened? They went on an amazing run and were robbed of the Wild Card because of a missed call in Washington. Then in '07 they trailed the Mets for almost the whole year and didn't see first place until the last series of the season.
In '08 they were four back of the Brewers and four and a half back of the Mets and we know how that season ended. Last year on July 1st they were two games over .500 when the Mets came to CBP. Does this team have some issues? Yes, but so does every team in baseball. The Braves aren't going to hit like this for much longer and the Mets' patchwork rotation is coming back down to earth.
The easy fixes for this team are getting rid of Dobbs and re-calling Mayberry, find another arm for the pen and dumping Baez(Mathieson deserves a longer look than what he was given, also another lefty wouldn't hurt), and finally Happ and Rollins need to come back healthy and stabilize the rotation and lineup. This team is going to be fine and they are still the most talented team in the NL.
George-The losses to Boston and New York are the only games Halladay lost this year that I wouldn't blame on the offense.
What scares me about Halladay is, he is getting crushed against good teams. Yankees, Red Sox, Twins, etc. He is our star ace. Should not happen. I will tell you I still have not gotten over that game Saturday. 5 RUNS IN THE 9TH. Are you kidding me. Horrible. We should of beaten up on the Twins. Could of stayed right with the Braves. Terrible.
The Braves are playing for Cox's last season. The freaking Mets – please – yeah okay, they're bound to tank at some point. But the truth is they both have softer scheds than us. They also have owners willing to spend through the roof too.
I agree with Matt M – the Phils are one of the, if not the most talented team in baseball. The line-up is coveted by other coaches. And I don't think that some major shake-up should happen in order to "fix" whatever problem is wrong here. But there seems to be a real issue somewhere that this team is unfamiliar with. Can they fix it? Sure. Will they? Probably. Will they do it in enough time to win the division? That's another question entirely. But I do think there's something in them that enjoys being considered the "underdogs". So maybe that will help.
Jeff…we have had PLENTY of games like that over the years. ALL TEAMS DO. Yes…it was frustrating….but not a deal-breaker.
I would hardly call Halladay getting "crushed" yesterday. 8 innings pitches, 8 K's and 3 ER is NOT being crushed.
The Phillies couldn't hit Pavano yesterday (give him props…he pitched a good game). If the Phillies score 5 runs it's a different story.
The Dipsy
One thing I've been trying to look for but can't find is how the Phillies play defensively behind Halladay compared to the other pitchers on the staff. And I'm not just talking about fielding% but some of the advanced numbers for them. It seems like they make some really stupid plays and don't get to as many balls when Halladay pitches.
I guess by some of the comments on here we should really consider trading Halladay by the deadline. He's certainly not living up to what was advertised. He probably won't win 30 games now (only 20). And he getting "crushed" by good teams (you know…giving up 3 runs in 8 innings).
Oh God!! The sky is falling!!!!!!!
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A league source tells YES Network's Jack Curry that the Philadelphia Phillies "would love" to get starter Cliff Lee back. We know for a fact that Ruben Amaro wants another starting pitcher because he's already talking to Pedro Martinez.
"Spoke to baseball official who has regular contact w Phils. He said they are itching to add a starter and would love to get Cliff Lee back," Curry tweets.
How on Earth could this trade even happen at this point? What would the Seattle Mariners even want for him? I'm sure they don't want Phillippe Aumont back. He was recently sent down to Single-A ball, which, for those of you not familiar with baseball, is a demotion when you used to be pitching in Double-A.
The Phillies got what appears to be next to nothing in the Lee trade despite Amaro telling us that he had to move the stud lefthander in order to replenish the farm system. How is that working out?
Would a trade involving Jayson Werth suit you? If I had said that a month ago, I'd probably have received death threats. But what about now? Have you looked at Seattle's offense? It's wretched.
We know that Dom Brown ain't going anywhere, so forget that. That would be an awful decision. How about packaging Kyle Kendrick and Greg Dobbs? Is that too much to give up for Lee?
But let me also add this to the mix. The report says that they would love to have Lee back. And I think we can all agree that that statement is true. They'd also love to have Tim Lincecum and Jason Heyward too (and maybe even a pony), but it doesn't mean that's happening. This move would be unprecedented as far as my memory serves and would require the Phillies to swallow a large scoop of pride.
But I guess anything is possible, even if it's not likely.
So I'll ask: What would you be willing to give up (if anything) to get Cliff Lee back?
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Because Cliff Lee is THE answer, right?? What??….he's been elevated to a God-like status??
Give me a break…..
hey chuck did you watch him pitch in the world series? please name me who we got in return for him? thanks
Jeff. Let me answer that. Its not, "what would be willing to give up?", its "what would they be willing to take?"
My answer: Joe Blanton and Ryan Madson. It looks assinine on its face but dig a little deeper and see if you can feel my reasoning. Joe Blanton is a solid #3 starter in the major leagues. Could be a #2 for half the teams. He pitches a lot of innings and keeps you in games. He is also owed about 22m over the next three years. To me, for a pitcher like Blanton, that's value. And he gives a team cost certainty because he's signed and not anywhere. For a team reloading for next year OR building for two years down the line, he is a good fit. Madson represents good value too at $4.8 through '11. Teams believe he is a closer in waiting. He's got great stuff. At worst he is a real good set up man and what is the market value for one of those.? My guess would be above 4.8m.
Thats what I would give up. Seattle would like the deal because they are getting good talent at a good price for multiple years. I think that would appeal to them. This is not the deal to put them over the top but its certainly one that would help them.
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Jeff-What does getting Cliff Lee back solve? It's just going to hollow out the minors even more by trading someone like a Jarred Cosart, and it won't fix a (for the most part) inconsistent bullpen, or upgrade the bench, which are really hurting this team right now. And you know he's not going to stay here and who knows what they'll do with the two picks they would receive as compensation.
If Seattle would take Werth and Kendrick for Lee, I'd do it .
I think Werth is gone anyway.
But that trade makes no sense for them
The only thing they would want is Brown.
I can't see the Phillies going that route.
But this talk is way too premature.
By the trade deadline , the Phillies could be 8-9 games back and out of it.
Or right in the thick of it .
If the former, the Lee deal makes no sense.
And it comes down to this….Cliff Lee wants…and will probably get….a multi-year deal that the Phillies and probably 27 other teams won't give him.
So guess what?? Next year he's a Yankee or a Met.
answers to your questions: 1) Yes. I watched the World Series….just about every pitch. and 2) Aumont, Gillies, Ramirez.
we lose a series 2-1 to the Red Sox, one of the better teams in baseball
we win a series 2-1 against the Yankees, the best team in baseball
we lose a series 2-1 against the Twins, one of the best teams in baseball
4 wins,5 loses … 2 of the loses get attached to Roy Halladay
all of those games were without Jimmy Rollins, JA Happ, and Ryan Madson… Jose Contreras has been great, but maybe Madson holds that Saturday Twins loss?
Regardless.. the phillies will be alright, Cliff Lee isn't coming here. .
Amaro said last Wednesday night that getting Rollins, Happ, and Madson back on the roster "is 3 great additions/trades for the 2nd half of the season"
I wasn't saying that there is a moral obligation here. I'm saying that if you are a team player who already has more money than you'll ever know what to do with, your primary concern should be to help your team win championships. That $5MM per year could easily be spent on another component that improves the team with no material impact to his personal life. That's not a moral obligation. It's called not being selfish.
Ayy! Enough with Cliff Lee. I don't think that article was real. I can't believe Amaro would even have the guts to bring it up. Lee is gone and he isn't coming back. Next discussion.
FYI, Howard is on pace for another 123 RBI's with no Jimmy in the lineup. In other words he'll end up with another 140 RBI.
Lee isn't coming back.
I've read about this guy 'The Dipsy." All good things. His solution to acquire Cliff Lee is compelling. He should be a baseball analyst. Good stuff, and very compelling. Cliff would be a nice addition. This Dipsy fellow (I assume Dipsy is a fellow, but could be a gal) is on the ball. A problem solver. Keep the ideas flowing, Dipsy. And, thanks.
Ruben A……… I mean Peter Wrinkles, Jr.
So now we're calling Ryan Howard "selfish" because he's getting paid what he's probably worth??
again….at the end of the year, Howard's numbers will something like .280 / 40 / 130-140.
Any complaints about that??
interleague play (this stretch) : so far, 4-5
I we even just go 3-3 vs the Indians and Jays, that 7-8…basically .500.
I think most of us would take that if you consider the Phillies struggles in interleague over the years.
Nick: Intellectually, in theory, we understand what you're saying. In a perfect world, that outcome would be lovely. But the truth is being unselfish is just flatout not human. Human beings are survivalists and that means selfish. Sports teams are not the Titanic, nobody is saving their child, wife, or mother here from certain death. It's not the players job to do the financial work, and it shouldn't be. The FO & the owners deal with the finances. Players – well – uh, play. Some work harder than others, some play better than others, but that's another discussion.
Thanks Chuck and were are all three of those guys? We gave a way a big time pitcher for crap. I understand our offense stinks at times and our bullpen is garbage. the bottom line you will not win a series with our starters against big teams. Moyer, blanton, Hamels. It has to scare some. Lee, and Doc feel much better about winning. I just hope we are not 10 behind the braves. we play them soon and need a sweep.
Jeff-Hamels is having a very good year. He and Doc are a very dangerous 1-2 combination come October, and Blanton has been surprisingly effective in the playoffs.
So now you're "scared" when Hamels pitches?? He's been as consisitent a #2 as there is this year.
And Moyer has surprised us all.
As for the guys we got in the Lee deal: did you really expect Bob Gibson, Willie Mays and Rollie Fingers to suddenly appear?
Sometimes it takes a few years before guys like that can make an impact.
I don't think people know how many games are in a full-season of baseball
its 162 …. so we don't "need a sweep" against the Braves
we don't need to trade Werth away..
what we need is a healthy lineup, with their Leadoff hitter and Gold glove SS.. and we need the "fans" to have a little faith in this team.
Oh, and Jeff…we just won a series against the best team in baseball…..WITHOUT Halladay getting one of the wins.
Didn't they change Aumont's arm-angle in the spring?
which would explain why he's having some trouble with his consistency and throwing strikes … but they're trying to save stress on his arm, and make his sinker heavier
Hamels, Myers, Moyer, Blanton
Halladay, Hamels, Blanton …Moyer/Kendrick/Happ
the first rotation already won a World Series.. which means that the second (our current) should definitely be good enough to get the job done
From here on out think 2 of 3…..
With 95 games remaining that's a 63-32 record. That means that the Phillies would win 98 games.
Even if they only went 57-38 they would win 92 games.
Most likely anything around 92 wins gets them a playoff spot.
Hey we beat the Yankees pretty good last year too. If I remember correctly Lidge blew a save and we would of swept. Then came the world series and I watch everyone get beat except for Lee. HMMM.
I think Blanton will have a HUGE second half. He's still adjusting and recovering from starting the year on the DL. History is on his side….he'll be fine.
So now you're gonna b*tch about the Phillies taking 2 of 3 last season….just because Lidge blew a save???
Don M, this isn't 2008 anymore. Even if we were to play the Rays again in the World Series, we would not be playing another young inexperienced club. Last year we lost the World Series with Lee, Martinez, Hamels, and Blanton. Even though we didn't get blown away, our pitching staff was exposed.
So Jeff why would you be so conifdent that Lee wouldn't get smoked against the Yankees this year. And as far as the World Series, Pedro pitched very well in Game 2 and Blanton kept the Phillies in Game 4 only to be let down by the offense and bullpen respectively. So it's not like the Phillies beat the Yankees 1-0 twice and got crushed 15-0 the other four games(although Game 6 was really bad).
This is just a general comment about how stupid some people sound when it comes to the '08 season: why are the Rays considered inexperienced during the World Series, but they were a great young team when they won the AL East, beat the White Sox in the ALDS, and beat the Red Sox in the ALCS? Also, wasn't that the first World Series for almost the entire Phillies roster except Feliz and Eyer? Were they not inexperienced?
I've said this before…..the Phillies might not want to play the Rays in the WS this year if they were to get that far… The Rays are a MUCH better club than in 2008.
How stupid? The Phillies played in the 2007 playoffs and got destroyed. If you watched the games, it seemed that they were so uncomfortable.
Also, in 2008 the Phillies' average batters age was 30.1 and average pitchers age was 30.6. The Rays stood at 27.0 for batters and 27.5 for pitchers. The Phillies were more experienced both in terms of overall play as well as playoff appearances. The Rays on the other hand almost blew it against the Red Sox and backed into the World Series. From there, it seemed like they didn't respond to the pressure of the big stage that well.
We should all be thankful though that the city and team didn't collapse with that suspended game. It seemed like fate was conspiring against us.
My whole point about te Phillies in 2007 relates to how comfortable they are. They clearly matured. For a good recent example. Compare Chase Utley to Ben Francisco in the World Series last year. Francisco on the other hand looked scared. Utley was confident and the Yankees pitching staff probably still wake up with night terrors. Big difference.
I wasnt talking about lidge. You asked about taking two of three of the yankees. we did that last season and then got beat up in the world series without lee. I think guys are missing the point here. Our GM is killing this team. I was very happy he stood his ground last season and passed on doc. They wanted to much and he said no. Then he makes that great deal for Lee. A steal. We were able to keep Drabek and Taylor, and Happ. Then he goes out gives The Jays wanted they wanted anyway and ships Lee out for nobody. What are you doing. We gave up our whole farm for Doc. Why because they did not want to pay Lee. So they give Howie 125 million, Jimmy his extention, Blanton, Moyer, and bring in a bunch of has beens for our pen. Tired of watching Lidge blow game after game after game. Throw in Raul and this guy is killing this team.
Jeff is right on here. Given the signings Amaro has made, acting as he had in the name of "replenishing the farm" is a total joke. His goal seems to be to assemble a team of 38-year olds.
In retrospect, getting rid of Lee was a massive mistake. I never thought I'd say this, but our prospects for 2012 are very grim indeed.
Okay. For all of you Ryan Howard haters, here it goes. He leads the team in HR, RBI and Hits. He is second on the team in SLG and Batting AVG (at least 200 ABs) and 4th in OBP (at least 200 AB). As far as the entire National League, Howard is 6th in HR, 4th in RBI, 7th in Hits. I mean C'MON. Take into consideration this is his worst year!! And, take into consideration that if the top 3 spots got on base once in a while….what would the aforementioned stats show? How can he get anyone in if they are not even on base? I agree with Joe, your all getting a little crazy because the team is failing. It's not one player. It's the TEAM. Oh, and who will give Jason Werth $16M?
Lidge has ONE blown save this year. Otherwise, he's been great. Poor argument, Jeff.
I agree that Baez sucks. But the other guys have been good. Sure they are gonna give up runs once in awhile. It happens. But you make it seem like the entire bullpen sucks…and it doesn't.
Matt M; the Phillies might not need a sweep against Atlanta next time they play them but it certainly would help. As the season passes bye, each game becomes more vital then the last and each game, especially against those teams ahead of you, becomes more important to win. The Phillies absorbed enough losses from the Braves in the 1990's. Need to beat these guys as often as they can as Atlanta looks more and more like the real challenger to the Phillies for the Eastern Division Crown with each game that they win.
Can we please get Halladay and Hamels some help in the rotation? If Amaro does not get Cliff Lee back and resign him to a decent deal to keep him out of free agency, I have to believe he isn't serious about winning this year or next. The guy has proven he loves playing for the Phillies, he would sign a deal with us, and with the cash this club is raking in every day as a winning team, $9 million (or $15 million for that matter) a year is no roadblock.
You want bad economics for the Phils, try becoming irrelevant or mediocre again.
For the record, it obviously doesn't need to be Lee, but please, for the love of God, do not go out and sign Fausto Carmona, or Jake Westbrook or anything else nobody in their right mind could get excited about, ala Joe Blanton. When your competition is the Yankees, Red Sox, Twins, Cardinals, and Braves, you simply need a top-quality rotation. So spend the damned money. Please.
"So spend the damned money."
Too late. Please meet Ryan Howard, Jaime Moyer, Brad Lidge, and Raul Ibanez.
In Halladay's last six starts the offense has put up a total of 9 runs (1.5 per game). It's likely then that the offense would be the same for Cliff Lee. As long as Cliff Lee has an ERA of less than 1.50 signing Lee is great. Otherwise, it really doesn't atter who pitches for the phils, does it?
I do agree with most people regarding Howard, though. The Phillies did not need to extend Howard's contract this year. He was signed through 2011. But extending his contract didn't use up money for this and next year. but for 2012 who is going to replace Howard? What will his worth be? $25M a year? $30M? $35M?
Chuck, no disrespect but your wrong about Lidge. How can you defend him. Outside of 08 he has been aweful here. The blown saves all last seasons and injuries. I admit he looked sharp a couple weeks ago but thats one game. When your close comes into a ninth after a moron gives up some runs. You have a three run lead nobody out, you put them away. Thats what good closers do. Chuck do you really trust Lidge in a one run game? We have nobody in this pen that I trust. I blame that on Jr. He did nothing to help. If he got some pen help and signed Lee we would be in a great shape. Keeping our farm strong and the pitcher that almost won us the world series by himself.
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