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A source close to Kyle Kendrick has informed me that Kendrick said he has until June to prove himself, or else he'll be traded.
Obviously, Kendrick isn't an automatic for the 25-man roster out of Spring Training. Word is he'll compete with JA Happ and Carlos Carrasco for the fifth-starter spot. Kendrick, 24, struggled in 2008, going 11-9 with a 5.49 ERA.
The source also informed me that Kendrick had a slew of mental hiccups during the 2008 season, which may have veered him off the focus of his job. The source cited a volatile situation, during a road trip in San Diego, where Kendrick seemed emotionally lost. In San Diego, in a start, Kendrick lasted only 3.2 innings, giving up six runs in a 10-7 loss.
Take this all for what it's worth, but I trust this source, and the idea of Kendrick being on the block by June seems obvious enough.
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And if they trade Kendrick, he'll be looking around for Brett, wondering if it's all a joke. Here's hoping he can pull himself together.
I dont think Kendrick can be an effective pitcher until he develops a 3rd pitch. I'd start him in Triple A, and see what happens. I dont thibk he has much trade value, unless they just toss him in somewhere.
Kendrick has a hard time pitching in pressure situations. Last year he got in a lot of jams and was able to get out of them. I did not really see that this year. If he develops that change up he's been working on, he should be alright. But having said that, we can't have him up here stinking up the joint when Carrasco is pitching as he is in the minors. Same story with Happ. I think Kendrick deserves to compete for the spot. But he is not an automatic.
I never really been a big fan of Kendrick, but I'm totally not against him either for one reason….He kept the ball in the park. Reguardless of his high ERA, and the Offense bailing him out majority of the time, I think he would make a decent reliever. It's obvious he's out of a starter role sometime before the Mid season, but I'd still hold on to him. I think overall he has potential to be a good #2, #3 guy sometime in his career.
The next Gavin Floyd anyone?
Can't compare him to Gavin Floyd. Floyd was a first round bust whereas Kendrick was barely on the radar and his developments been rushed to meet the needs of the organisation. He'll need to take a couple of steps back and regain his confidence and develop his pitches (hopefully a sharper breaking ball) and hopefully he'll be back u in the near future, he's not going to be more than a rotation filler but he can make a career out of it.
Nice young pitcher and I would like to see him make it with the Phillies but it all depends whether or not he develops a third type of pitch or more and refines what he does have. He seemed to have lost that snap on his pitches this past season and needs to find that sharpness on the breaking ball. I wish him the best.
even though it was all just a joke…. i was really worried what that prank by myers would do to his psyche. it became NATIONAL news and it seemed like he got pretty bothered by the whole ordeal pretty quickly. I'm not saying that was why he sucked, but there's nothing like starting off on the wrong foot of an 162 game season
I am against trading Kendrick until they give him a chance in AAA to develop. I was all for trading Myers last year until he came back, and now I won't doubt Kendrick until he is given the AAA chance. I have seen him pitch when he is on, and I really think he has the ability. I also agree with KM about a third pitch. I always thought Kendrick had a sinker until the board at CBP kept calling it a slider. I think Kendrick could develop a sinker and slider (vertical drop versus horizontal movement) easily. I just think he should try out in Spring Training, go to AAA for April and they should try him in May if he is ready. I like Kendrick, and I like Myers, but I also agree with Jack; I think the prank played on his mind. We shall see!
The thing that he was trying to develop and should continue is a changeup, not a sinker-slider repitoire. When a hitter is up there, and he knows that something hard is coming, it's much easier to adjust. It certainly doesn't keep him off balance. Let's compare Kendrick to Brandon Webb. If you watch Webb, he'll only throw about 10-15 changeups a game. But the hitters are aware of it, which plays on their psyche. They know he has one, but just when is he going to throw it?
Also, Brandon Webb really didn't put it all together until he spent a couple years in the league. His coming out was really in his 3rd year when he was 26. (You can really argue his numbers in his 2nd year, but he obviously had some control issues 119 walks in 208 innings). So he had more time in the minors and majors to develop. Kyle's still only going to be 24 next year. Good pitchers usually don't figure it out until they're about 24, or 25 (look at Brett Myers. he finally started to figure it out when he was 24 and 25).
Kendrick is still raw. Let him and Happ battle it out for the #5 spot. Carrasco should start in triple-A and really hone is stuff. But trading Kendrick would be a bad call. Who could we get for him? He's obviously not going to be the center-piece in any deal. He still has quite a bit of potential.
I've been thinking about this a bit. I think the Phils organization should invest a little more patience in Kendrick precisely because he's a sinker-baller, and CBP makes ground-ball pitchers especially valuable to us. So given that you wouldn't get much for him in a trade, why not let him hang around in triple A, develop the change-up/sinker combo, and maybe become (get back to being?) a real contributor. His potential is worth much more than anything we could get back.
I'll never forget when Kendrick's troubles started — I think it was in the middle of a West Coast Swing, in about the third inning of a Dodgers or Padres game, right after Tom McCarthy interviewed Kyle's dad at the beginning of the inning. Ouch. I agree with a lot of smart observations already stated…batters seemed to be sitting on Kyle's hard stuff, and it didn't look like they were biting on his sinker anymore. And his stuff was up, another recipe for disaster. I hate to see the Phils get rid of a guy who posseses so much poise on the mound. A changeup would make Kyle much more effective. Maybe King Cole can work with him!
In other news, Phils sign reliever Mike Koplove. Who? Mike Koplove.
Andrew R.,
Good point on a changeup. I will say that is a better observation than what i had prior to reading your post. I think the best person to help him on that changeup is Moyer.
I know Jamie has taught him a lot. I wonder, and this is only a question not an observation, if Kendrick is trying too much to be like Jamie and not like Kyle by pitching the corners. He seemed to change in the middle of the season after a decent start. I am NOT blaming anyone, I just know that if pitchers change and try something new, it can have negative results.
Chase Andrews,
I remember the movie Major League when they signed the no-names… We can say the same "Who the f—- is that guy?"
what a slap in double-K's face if they trade him… the guy gives you a ROY campaign going 10-4 his first year, follows it up with his second year going 10-4 again, then slid the second half, clearly there is potential here just give the kid some time… the offense seemed to enjoy when the Kid was on the mound, bailing him out numerous times, but who cares? he has excellent poise and hopefully this offseason gives him time to recoup that poise… i know it seems as though we have an influx of pitching talent but hey, CC and JA can go south real fast, and w/o the Kid then who else? even putting the thought of a trade in this volatile kid's mind is a mistake, put him in the pen and let madson have his 2nd shot at starting, wasn't there one point when madson was going to be our ace? i think he earned the shot to be a starter when he mowed down playoff compitition with a 96 mph fireball. keep kendrick – he is still young and can develop into a nice piece on this team.
I'm on board with letting him pitch in AAA for some time to let him regain his confidence. He's only 24 years old so I woldn't want to give up on him too early. Good point about sinker ball pitchers in CBP.
Gabriel, I think I disagree with 100% of what you just said..
starting from the bottom, Madson developed into one of the best setup men in all of baseball, and had such heat on his fastball because his arm is now used to short stints, more frequently.. He never really had it as a starter, but has been very good in the bullpen over the past 3 seasons, and almost as good as it gets over the last 2 months of 2008.
Kendrick isn't a young kid anymore, he's got almost 2 years of experience.. in 50 starts, he has a career 4.78 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and .294 opponent batting average.
None of those a "good" numbers. He basically lost his job to JA Happ last year, and now the top pitching prospect in the organization is probably going to be at AAA, with a legit chance to make the team out of Spring Training… Kendrick should realize that his job is on the line, without anyone in the organization having to tell him anything.. and Its not a slap-in-the-face at all, its just how it works.. if you can't perform, you shouldn't play. Kendrick was BARELY better than Adam Eaton last year, so you know now both how good he can be (2007), and how bac he can be (2008).
If he's not back to good by this year's trade deadline, it makes sense to move him because other teams always need a 4th or 5th starter.. but we'll have depth at SP, so he wouldn't fit that role for us
Just curious- who do you think dropped that little bomb on Kendrick? I can't imagine Charlie giving any of his players an ultimatum like that-shape up by June or you're out of here? I know it's the big leagues, but putting pressure on someone who's already feeling the heat doesn't seem like the best way to build confidence.
Don M he is still a yound kid. But he isn't in my opinion going to get any more velocity or better stuff on what he now throws. The coaching staff has said it more than once if he wants to be a big leaguer for a long time he must be able to throw a change up to lefthand hitters. If he can develop one and its good he can be a starter in the 4-5 type. He right now can't have much value in a trade.
Don M we have depth at 4-5 starter who? if happ isn't effective . who is our fifth starter, unproven Carrasco or eaton or swindle, swindle is a brewer, there is no one in the system at triple a and nothing at reading.That is why I would love for this team to sign burnett or lowe, it moves blanton back to 4 or 5 where he belongs instead of three if moyer doesn't sign. plus two years at 8 million for moyer rather pay 4 years of lowe and next year as I have stated we can make up lowe salary. but not having eaton jenkins and myers.
I don't think things are as dire for Kendrick as is being made out. I don't see him making the rotation out of ST but I also don't see him being traded this year unless he has an absolutely dire year in AAA. He's not young now but he's certainly not old, he wasn't a 'prospect' and his raw tools aren't good enough to think there would be much demand for him and he's done enough and has enough minor league eligability the Phils aren't going to deal him for the sake of it.
Unless someone like Baltimore or Pittsburgh are reaching to fill one of several spots in their rotation he doesn't project as a back-end starter unless he has a good few months in AAA in which we'll probably see him back up in Philly. Unless someone really wants him their more likely to go after a guys like Al Reyes who have the tools but haven't put it together.
Kendrick's the same age as Tim Lincecum, he's not going to be more than a rotation filler but he could make a solid career out of it and there's no reason to put a clock on his time here with so much minor league eligability left.
Seriously what is this Blanton's a number 5 all about? He was considered one of the best middle of the rotation men for a good couple of years to the point Oakland tried to groom him into a front of the rotation guy and Cincy tried to deal for him with the pricetag reportedly being Bailey and Votto… Blanton is a legit 3 who had a down year and was not healthy for much of the stretch run. We're not deep like Chicago or Boston at the top of the rotation but Myers is a number 2 on days he's not too much in his head. We are 'deep' at the bottom of the rotation considering some teams scramble to put together the back-end of their rotation without a choice in major league ready prospects. We have 3 prospects in Kendrick, Happ and Carrasco plus Durbin will likely get a shot if everythings going to hell and I think we all expect a guy with experience both as a starter and reliever brought in to fill the last pen spot, if the 5 spot becomes that much of an issue we've probably got bigger issues.
Can we please stop dreaming on Burnett or Lowe like the organisation is selling us down the water by not commiting to what will be a terrible deal. Every team would love to add another frontline starter and the grass is always greener, even if we signed one of those there would be the same calling for another '2' next year. The teams after those guys are making desperate moves, we're coming of a World Championship and we need to make start moves. It's not like the payrolls going down, after arbitration it's expected to be at a club record.
Your right I forgot a 4 or 5 is a eaton, kendrick , durbin type a guy who gives up 5 runs or better a start and you hope you score ten. Who cares what other teams do. If we go into a season with myers as our number 2 and if you think blanton is a top of the rotation guy well there is nothing anyone could tell you expect look at his numbers, Yes he could be a one or two for the pirates or kansas city but not for a world championship team trying to repeat. We will see where Blanton is this season but remember when he is getting bomb I hope you admit you were wrong Like I did when I said the phillies couldn't win and Don M said they could. I just don't get the faith in Myers as a two he had a couple of good starts and some bad starts and scouts will tell you his velocity is down to 89 with no explanintion on why. If you can't see how much better a burnett or lowe would be in that spot its crazy. Myers will be a free agent next year his 12 million would pay the add contracts. That I have said in the two pitchers mention. plus jenkins and eaton 16 more it is the best thing this team could do expecially if they get less produciton out of left field. keep the runs scored against down and use the bullpen less.
Age-wise… Kendrick is still young obviously.. but he's been here for 2 years, so he isn't a kid anymore.. I should have stated that better. But like NJ says, its not like he's this great prospect and we're waiting for him to put it together and carry our team.. the best he'll ever be is a back of the rotation starter. When Carlos Silva gets $10 M a year a free agent, that is enough to let you know that Kendrick would be desired by some teams, just as someone with experience and a sub-5.00 ERA..
Like I said from the day we got him, Joe Blanton is better than any #4 any other team has.. or if you want to resign Moyer and call Blanton #3, and Moyer #4… that is still a better 3-4 punch than most teams have..
Happ showed all year at AAA, and in his limited starts up here that he can pitch (at least as a starter) and I think he's got more "talent" than Kendrick too. not sure why "starters" struggle out of the pen like that though
Hopefully Carrasco is lights-out in Spring Training, and HE becomes our #5
Don M only time will tell but fact remains. Blanton still had only 6 of 16 quality starts. and his numbers with oakland hits per innings was not good. Maybe he was hurt but I still don't see him as a top of the rotation guy or a solid 3,after this season we will know. but I still would like to put a solid 2 in that rotation and lowe and burnett are two who fit the bill. I can't trust myers as a 2. we have seen him pitch poor and good too inconsistant for a top of the rotation guy. so what I am saying is would you trade myers for either burnett or lowe cause that what we would be doing. plus giving Carrasco more time to develop and hopefully drabek will be closer to the big leagues.
I think Burnett sucks.. and I've been saying that for a while. I also like Lowe A LOT.. but the Mets WILL NOT LET THE PHILLIES GET HIM. If the Yankees don't get Sabathia, they'll outbid the Mets, who will definitely out-bid the Phillies, etc.. There is no chance of Lowe coming here, it sucks, I know.. but it's not happening, and I realize that already, so that I won't be pissed when he signs elsewhere.
Total Number of pitchers in the NL (16 teams) with ERA's under 3.00 = 4
with ERA's under 3.50 = 11
with ERA's under 4.00 = 26
only 26 Starting Pitchers with ERA under 4.00..so yea most #4 or #5 starters aren't expected to go out and throw "Quality Starts" on a regular basis.. when they do, you usually win those games, but sometimes you don't …which is How Hamels didn't win 20 games last year.
Blanton had a 4.20 with the Phillies.. not great by any means, but solid for your #4 starter.. if he's the #3 next year, we would obviously need him to be under 4.00 …. but anything under a 4.50 for any starter is "good".. although a staff full of those guys isn't going to win many playoff games or anything
I'm not saying Burnett or Lowe aren't very good players but their not going to be Phillies and if it does happen it will be at the cost of other areas of the roster because there's no way if the Yanks don't land CC they don't get Burnett and if he slips past the Yankees and the Orioles or Red Sox don't give him his money then the Blue Jays will give more years than teams like us or the Braves will be willing (and should be willing) to go to. As for Lowe he's a fit for several teams who can barely fill a 5 man rotation like the Mets and will be willing to overpay massively for him. I'd like Sheets because he has the talent and his asking price has dropped into the 2nd tier but he's health is a risk but no more than Burnett who can fan guys but his ERA will be high and I believe he's seen the DL 10 times in 10 years.
As for Blanton no-ones said he's a top of the rotation guy, he's one of the best middle guys who works fast and can eat innings. Conventially you hope you have a stopper calibre guy in the front of the rotation (Hamels), a number 2 who's usually a strikeout guy who hasn't excelled fronting a rotation (Myers) but has the stuff or a power 3 like Hudson or Lowe. You want your 3 to be a guy who's just tough to hit against who's going to guarantee you 6/7+ innings each time out without getting shelled (Blanton) and then you hope your number 4 can be solid veteran who's going to make his starts and keep you in the game so you don't have to burn too much middle relief (Moyer). the 5 on most teams is a failed guy who's never managed to put it together and keep his control or slot in another control guy you hope can emulate the guy in front of him.
The Phils have a small margin of error compared to the payroll on other teams and we have talent in the system to not want to block them with long-term deals for FA's. Not all teams can and should try to put a rotation together like the Cubs and if you look at the Sox, that's a lot of homegrown talent there.
First thing you can't come on here and say we have talent in the minors. the system is ranked 28 in baseball. Blanton 6 of 16 quality starts isn't a number three type numbers. At triple a all they had was happ a projected 4-5 starter until carrasco arrived. second burnett had 21 of 33 quality starts, lowe had 21 of 34. myers 15 of 30, blanton6 of 16. but that means nothing. Aj burnett is better 2 than we have and so is lowe .We have a small margin of error in money. Why ?Because of ownership. not because of the market. I know we can't compete with boston or new york or chicago but Bill Giles and Dave Montgomery. Finally if you are taking about the soxs they put stock in the minors. We don't Savery is proof of that and not signing saunders, gibson, workman all top amatuer ,who in some cases were fifty thousand dollars difference, not to mention others. And before you mention the current core its eleven years of drafting most are number one or two high picks in lean years, howard was a fifth,
The past 3 seasons, Burnett has had ERAs of 3.98 (2006), 3.75 (2007), and 4.07 (2008)… and the past two years he got paid $13 Million..
So no, I don't think he's worth that, and you probably couldn't even get him for that price becuase other teams that are more desperate, and who have both higher payrolls, and higher revenue stresm will out-bid you anyway..
Where did our Major League team rank, cause I doubt is was #1, but that is where we finished… you say that the minor league system is ranked #28.. so what..
Mike, what is "a number three type" … Nobody is saying that Blanton is going to win the Cy Young, but you need to realize that Burnett and Lowe aren't going to be on the Phillies, and that bashing Blanton again (as everyone did until after his 1st postseason start) isn't going to make anything different..
Blanton is decent, Myers has shown flashes of ACE, and flashes of A-ball….. Hamels and Moyer are consistent, and the #5 spot come down to Happ, Carrasco, Kendrick, wild-card…
It doesn't make a ton of sense to overpay and lock-in D.Lowe because in 2 years it might be a terrbile deal
Potential Free Agent Pitchers after 2009:
Starting Pitchers
Brandon Backe HOU
Miguel Batista SEA
Josh Beckett * BOS
Erik Bedard SEA
Chris Capuano MIL
Jose Contreras CWS
Doug Davis ARZ
Justin Duchscherer OAK
Adam Eaton * PHI
Kelvim Escobar LAA
Rich Harden CHC
Tim Hudson * ATL
John Lackey LAA
Cliff Lee * CLE
Jason Marquis CHC
Mark Mulder STL
Brett Myers PHI
Vicente Padilla * TEX
Brad Penny LAD
Joel Pineiro STL
Jason Schmidt LAD
John Smoltz ATL
Claudio Vargas NYM
Jarrod Washburn SEA
Brandon Webb * ARZ
Todd Wellemeyer STL
Don M so what if out system ranks bad. well if they invested the money we wouldn't need a number two. We would have had joe Saunders and gibson a top prospect, if you are going to come on here and say it doesn't matter, that makes no sense. A strong farm and right now we might have players ready to step in to play in place of burrell and moyer.You post possible free agent pitchers after this year, mayber 5 are worth looking at , Webb, who will not go on the market,forget lee not happening, beckett forget him so who is left meyers padilla not much.
My point is that there will be a handful of pitchers worth looking into, and guys that you would want on your team EVERY year in Free Agency… let the Mets and the Yankees take Santana and Sabathia, pay them $25 M over 6 years… let them do it.. that doesn't work because it handcuffs your ability to move them, or to add other pieces around them.
About the "rankings" …. i didn't say that having a stong farm system doesn't matter, but I am saying that whoever is ranking them, doesn't matter… We were "ranked" probably 4th, 5th, 6th or so out of the 8 teams that made it into the playoffs this past season.. that was by the "experts".. those same experts that knew the Angels would beat the Cubs in the World Series last year (when the playoffs started).. are the same kinda guys that tell you how good such and such prospect will be. Wasn't Lasting Milledge supposed to be good, Delmon Young, Homer Bailey, etc..
All those guys make teams have higher "ranks" for their Farm Systems… and it doesn't mean sh!t until they play on the field.. and Joe Blanton, Jamie Moyer, etc.. may not project to have great years or do great things.. but they've been better then most, so i still want them on my team
Don M the reason the yankees have been handcuff isn't money but bad decisions. the mets the same. that's why I keep saying how could they keep that G.M. he signed old over the hill hurt players to big deals.The biggest fear that I have is people thinking oh we don't need lowe go get a guy like kendrick he can do it or put jenkins and a low ball option in left and we will win we did it last year. you need talent. Just because once in 28 years it work doesn't mean we can just throw anyone into the mix and win. D
Sorry hit wrong button. I Just don't feel comfortable with myers as a two and moyer at his age to continue, we would only have one year of payroll with too much in the pitchers. next year we lose a lot of contract money . I keep harping on it because we only have a couple more years until we let howard walk and maybe Hamel leaves too. so strike now and make the starting pitchers our strong point.
Don M by the way how is married life? Is it what you thought it would be?
Next year we lose a lot of contract money, but we also will be adding a lot because Hamels, Victorino, and Jayson Werth won't be playing for a combined total of $2.6 Million..
Its not just that we're losing money on Burrell, and possibly Myers, or whoever, you need to retain the players that you have, and the thing with Lowe is that he would be GREAT at even as much as $15 Million for the next two years… but its going to take at least a 4 year deal to get him, and possibly more than $15 M per.. So outbidding other teams and having them force you to sign a player to a longer contract (which cannot be terminated like the NFL), that isn't a good move.
If we're smart, we'll keep driving the bidding up, and that way if the Mets do get him, they'll be paying a lot more than they want to for him, same way they'll do it to us
Its the same so far.. we bought a house in March so we've been living in sin for a few months.. I just wear jewelry on my finger now, and she has some more bling on hers
I concur on many fronts. This 14mm freed up by Burrell is basically all gone after arb raises to hamels werth victorino howard blanton madson etc. it would be REALLY nice if they could even free up 2 or 3 mm od eatons contract by eating most of his last year this year and moving him to a cheapskate desperate team. It appears as thogh they are willing to bump up their payroll by 10-20 million. that basically means either resigning jamie moyer and getting a decent LF through FA or trade or signing derek lowe and getting a cheap LF off the bargain bin.
i would tend to err on the side of spending more money on pitching. if you can get derek lowe for 4/60-65 id kind of go for that because of his stability and consistency. theres a lot of garbage pitching out there to bring in to compete for the 5th spot with internal options if you get lowe. there are some decent bullpen options, even failed starters off the scrap heap sometimes work out well in the pen (chad durbin). koplove is just a body to throw in the mix and hope he makes the team.
derek lowe would really stabilize the rotation. and if you cant get him, id rather trade for a 3rd type starter. with the emergence of hamels im looking for solid, stable pitching out of the rotation. one stable guy would help a heck of a lot. if you want to resign moyer and go for offense with a better LF, then ok..but i think thats risky to give him 2+ years.
it all really depends on how much they want to boost their payroll. because their payroll is going up no matter what. its just do they want to it be 120 or do they want to balloon it up to 140?
whatever they do, PLEASE stay away from aj burnett. that guy is going to be a bad contract for someones payroll for 4 or even 5 years to come.
Jamie Moyer won more games than anyone else on the Phillies. Granted he is older, but Jamie has shown no signs of age fatigue. Myers went 7-2 after he worked out his problems early in the season. Hamels is solid. You are right on Blanton, he did not have many decisions, but he always kept the Phillies in the game. #5 starter can compete. I will give Eaton a chance even though I am vocal about trading him…
Don M,
One thing you forgot about the Mets – they are looing at K-Rod, who probably will break down in a year or two. let them waste money on him and I think we could sign a big name. You are right, they will do whatever they can to outbid us.
If the met sign k rod they will be spending most of there budject.
KK has been an important member of this team since he came up and I wouldn't rush to trade him. He was huge in 2007 when he picked up the slack and helped stabalize the pitching staff.
KK/Happ/Carrasco would be the #5. The SP will be stronger if they can resign Moyer to a 1 year deal or add a replacement.
Random stats:
– The Phils gave Eaton and KK a combined 49 starts in 2008 before pulling the plug AND still won 92 games with these 2 killing the bullpen.
– Lefthanded hitters hit .321 and .334 against KK the last 2 years and he needs to find a way to get them out.
Even better for us. K-Rod is good, but he can be beaten.
I just read todd Z column he suggests that burrell won't be offered arbritation. If that means we don't get a first and second round choice for him. Then that is a disgrace. They are afraid he will accept and they would have to pay him 14 million for one year. big deal they can afford it plus we can't let the first player in the draft go and get nothing. If this happens then they are the cheap bas## owners I have always said they are ,you can't defend that stupid move.
Is there a rule that they would have to offer him a certain dollar figure in arbitration since he's already been a Free Agent before or something?
My understanding on arbitration was the the team offers $1, the player wants $3, so they can possibly settle at $2, or they go through the process of arbitration, where both parties present their case before a panel.. and the player either "wins" $3, or "losses" and gets only the $1.
I think that one year of Burrell at $14 would be alright, it buys you that much more time waiting to see if your young outfielders, Brown, etc.. are legit prospects


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The characters! Ward's BDB universe is filled with lovable (and loathable) characters of every description, and this book features a full caste of familiar faces and new creations. Blay and Qhuinn's journey is, of course, the primary focus of this story, but we also get further insights into Xscore, Layla and Assail, not to mention the shaddow brothers Tres and Iam. At times the constant switching back and forth between characters and storylines gave me literary whiplash--and to be honest, I felt like Assail (whom I hav so far found to be a completely unsympathetic character) got too much air time. But as always, Ward managed to draw me in with her vivid descriptions, frequently hilarious dialogue and the ever-shifting political and interpersonal currents that bring this world to life.
LAL resembles most closely the last few books in the series because the plot weaves several storylines together and jumps back and forth between them. Also, I was getting some serious Suzanne Brockmann vibes at points--If you like her Jules and Robin storyline you'll probably enjoy this book. The circumstances of the characters are very different, but their emotional struggles are similar.
As always, I appreciated his ability to bring the characters to life, to give them personality, while both staying true to the authors' descriptions and avoiding overdramatization. There were some noticeable recording glitches in this book--some areas where the tracks didn't blend seamlessly, and some places where the text seemed to contain errors. I blame that on the editors though, not the narrator.
If you've been rooting for Qhuinn and Blay for years, you won't be disappointed. If you're already a little in love with Xscore (or at least, feel some sympathy for him), you will see him begin to make some interesting character shifts. Nothing spectacular, of course, but there is definitely some development there. If you like Tres and Iam, you'll be further entertained by them and get to know them better. And as for Assail—the jury is still out there. He gets a pretty significant sub-plot, but I have to say I didn't find those parts of the book as compelling as the rest.
Bottom line: if you're a fan of the series, keep reading! You'll have a good time. If not, I wouldn't recommend starting with this one. There is a lot of back story you need to be familiar with in order to fully relate to these characters, and since in my opinion the characters are what make the book, I'd recommend beginning the series from the beginning for maximum enjoyment.
When I clean, drive or exercise I listen to romance. The steamier the better but it must have a great story as well!
I had been anxiously awaiting the arrive of this book for years! The story of love, betrayal, friendship and passion between Blaylock and Quinn has always been one of my favorites! I was not disappointed! This story was wonderful sometimes I was laughing, holding my breath, crossing my fingers or crying!! I don't want to give anything away but I will mention that the book does not entirely surround Quinn and Blay, other characters are shown in more depth and new ones introduced. The beginnings of their stories are great and I can't wait to see where they go. Hopefully Scar and Layla will be next I'm looking forward to how their relationship will be able to progress.
One warning for those that haven't kept up with the entire series, their are A LOT of characters in this series and if you haven't read/listened to all of the books you may get a bit lost at times. JR Ward has to introduce us to new characters and keep us learning about ones we know little of. It can be a little overwhelming.
Also, please do NOT listen if you have problems with homosexuality! For those that do not have a problem with homosexuality, please listen and give your love and support to the beautiful relationship of Quinn and Blaylock!!!!
I love being swept away by a new romance and thankfully Audible's ever growing Library means I get to indulge myself over and over again
All you BDB fans out there will appreciate that I stopped the book I was listening to, got up at the crack of dawn and desperately downloaded this VERY anticipated book. To say words like good, great, awesome just doesn't do justice to the multi-layered stories JRW produces in these books and this one in particular seemed to be filled with so much more - more sub plots and sub sub plots - yes this is a riveting listen - so be warned - once you start listening it'll just hook you right in.
This was mainly Qhuinn and Blay's story which was soooo touching, tender, heartbreaking, tense, sad, frustrating (your mind screams "just tell him"), misunderstandings, oh I could go on and on but.... it's also full on with the M/M erotic hot love scenes so be warned coz if you can't appreciate that this is who and what they are, two people in love, and don't like listening to it then maybe just skip this one and wait for book 12.
This was also the start of new love stories, continued threats to the BDB Kingdom and Wrath in particular, evil deeds done by the Lessers, conspiracies, deadly partnerships, new characters etc etc etc that the book never get dull because JRW just brings more and more to the party - and long may that continue.
Worth a credit? It's 22.22 hrs of paranormal perfection on a mind blowing scale and so, daaa - of course I'm gonna say YES.
When it becomes hard to see things clearly...You learn to listen !
"I loved it. It was worth the wait."
You know the feeling of awe you get when you watch a circus jugular toss oh I don't know 12 knives around at the same time and never miss a beat. Okay how about when they throw 11 straight up in the air catch one then toss that one up and catch the other 11. A move that makes you draw in a little gasp on top of the breath you did not know you were already holding .
That is what reading Lover at Last felt like, every chapter every character was pulling and compelling, making me gasp, hold my breath, laugh, cry you name it, I did it throughout this book. Blay and Quinn were the main focus of the book, but unlike most writers who may have dimmer peripheral characters, Ward wasted no imagination on the characters surrounding Quinn and Blay and like a true master jugular she did not drop one character, not one ! .
I became just as anxious to find out each and every character not just Quinn and Blay, but equally happy that she took such care in developing their frustrating journey. God the book was beyond awesome. There has to be at least are 70 chapters to this story and I can find something I loved in each chapter. I do not want to rob anyone of the joy ride they will get from listening to this audio book starting with the first five minutes of the story. I will divulge however that I was hysterical with laughter at the description of Havers being roughed up and getting his glasses broken and twisted by Quinn….., priceless !
I am seriously satisfied with the story of Quinn and Blay and looking forward to reading the next books in the series. BDB ROCKS !
For background, my favorite authors are George R. R. Martin, Robin Hobb, Jacqueline Carey, Ken Follett, Bernard Cornwell, Kevin Hearne, Jim Butcher and Margaret George. My favorite illustrators are Johanna Basford, Millie Marotta, Richard Merritt, and Claire Scully (just to name a few).
"No real surprises here"
I was not surprised by anything in this book other than where Assail's (?) storyline seemed to be going.
One of the thing about the BDB books is the world they live in and their struggles with the Lessening Society and I felt like this book didn't have a whole lot of that in it. Honestly I just don't think it was stronger than the other books but I did enjoy it.
If you're a fan of the series though, you want to read this unless the Quinn / Blay story is not your thing. If you haven't read the series? Start from the beginning and give it a shot but warning, don't listen to it without earphones especially if you are around children or are at work.
Say something about yourself!
"More please!!!!"
I feel like I have been waiting for 10 years for this book, but it was worth the wait! What can I say, in truth I didn't know how JR was going to pull off a tasteful love affair between two men that has spanned both their life times, but it was done properly and wonderfully!
I especially liked the side stories, we hear more about Layla and Score, and we got to know some of our favorites a bit better. There are multiple loose ends and side stories which makes me feel like I am going to be staking JR wards website for news of what's next? Will it be Score/Layla, or perhaps the shadows Tres and Iam will get their own book, and the new players can't be overlooked either especially with one of their fates still up in the air.
Love Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Romance books.
If you are anything like me and were a little worried for the series after the last book, fear no more. This one is really good. We finally get to see Blay and Quinn get together (and it is everything that I was hoping for) and even the arcs setting up future books are engaging. I am now eagerly anticipating the next book in the series. If you have read and enjoyed the other books in this series, I sure you have already purchased this one, if you have not read any of the books, I cannot recommend them enough, you are in for a treat.
The people I know that like paranormal romance, although this is so much more, will love the series and this book. The reason I love this book is watching the relationships develop over many books, not to say that the fast interaction is not awesome. This is about a male/male relationship which may scare some people, but start at the beginning and you are waiting for the wrap up of this relationship. With that said, it was well written and I loved their love. Amazing. I was worried about how this would be handled. I should not have given it a thought.
I love Blay. Always did. He is gentle but hard. Willing to go with it but hating it....knowing it should be different..giving what he can, taking what he can but honest about it for the most part. Quinn makes you sad at every freaking turn as hard as he tries.
Blay and Quinn are in a bar, the honesty....
I did shed tears.
It would be hard to pick this book up and feel the pain, passion and connection. The series is one that keeps you going. I am so anxious for the main attraction the first time I listen, I sometimes miss the subtle introductions, which are many. This writer keeps you going. Characters are amazing and well developed. When a new book comes out I feel like I am visiting my good friends ;0)...with tons of drama.
I really enjoy the world of books! Narration just add layers to that world... don't u think? :)
"Man O Man O Man O Man O Man O Man O Man O Man !!!!"
Look... It's Like this... U either Love or Hate BDB! I personal Love some... Hate some... so I don't get them all. This one is m/m romance. I love m/m romance, so guess what... I loved this one.. plus this one was finally the story of Quinn and Blay which I never thought would actually happen b/c it was m/m and I never thought J.R. would do this book, so I was kinda taken aback when it came out. I can't believe I am just now getting around to listening to it.
This book goes be on the realm of just good... Not a 5... but Man O Man.. it was pretty dang close. It so needed way more smexing for me... J.R. seriously lacked in the smex department like the rest of the BDB books but I am guessing that is because of the m/m romance, and m/m romance is not J.R. first cup of tea. Plus usually J.R. smex scenes are usually a bit more graphic and these were well a too tame... so I was just enough satisfy, but I needed more, so no 5, only a 4.. but other than that.. I enjoyed.
I might pick up Xcor's book b/c if he really does take over the BDB, OMG that is gonna be one heck of a book.. I think he actually knows where the lair is now.. b/c he can track Layla because he drank her blood...so it is all getting all kinds of interesting now... Man O Man O Man...
This is a credit, buy and a sale all in one... Narration was great too!
"Best Romance Ever"
I have already to several of them. I really hope that they read it. I have recommended this series to people but I have never been so pushy about, "Oh you've GOT to read this book." as I am about this one. I'm going to listen again, and reread it and then read it again. I suggest you do the same.
It's a wonderful, powerful book about people and how they love. How really messed up people can get by their families and eventually learn to over come it, to pull through and get everything they deserve.
OH so many. I think maybe the argument between Blay and Qhuinn in the hallway outside the clinic room was one that made me almost get in trouble on my commute to work when I had to stop and say "Wow" and another commuter ran into me. And then of course in the bar at the end when the two of them had a talk and came to learn what they meant to each other finally. You find yourself screaming, "JUST SAY IT!"
Oh yes. I did it all, laughed, cried, stood in shock, screamed, was afraid for some of them, wished for some of them, this book careens you through the emotional palette like a snowball rolling down hill. And it leaves you both very satisfied and wanting a lot more when it's done.
This is the second book I ever listened to. I loved the narrator. He did an excellent job of portraying all the characters and emphasizing each part of the story with just the right inflection.
Do yourself a favor. Get this book, open your mind, and open your heart to the Black Dagger Brotherhood. It is well worth it on every level.
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Forestry and agriculture are important sources of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
Forests contain vast quantities of carbon. Some forests act as "sinks" by absorbing carbon
from the air, while forests whose carbon flows are in balance act as "reservoirs".
Deforestation and changes in land use make the world's forests a net source of carbon dioxide.
As for agriculture, it accounts for over 20% of the human-enhanced greenhouse effect. Intensive
agricultural practices such as livestock rearing, wet rice cultivation, and fertilizer use emit 58%
of human-related methane and much of our nitrous oxide. Fortunately, measures and technologies that
are currently available could significantly reduce net emissions from both forests and agriculture
– and in many cases cut production costs, increase yields, or offer other socio-economic
Forests will need better protection and management if their carbon dioxide emissions are to be
reduced. While legally protected preserves have a role, deforestation should also be tackled
through policies that lessen the economic pressures on forest lands. A great deal of forest
destruction and degradation is caused by the expansion of farming and grazing. Other forces are the
market demand for wood as a commodity and the local demand for fuel-wood and other forest resources
for subsistence living. These pressures may be eased by boosting agricultural productivity, slowing
the rate of population growth, involving local people in sustainable forest management and
wood-harvesting practices, adopting policies to ensure that commercial timber is harvested
sustainably, and addressing the underlying socio-economic and political forces that spur migration
into forest areas.
The carbon stored in trees, vegetation, soils, and durable wood products can be maximized through
"storage management". When secondary forests and degraded lands are protected or
sustainably managed, they usually regenerate naturally and start to absorb significant amounts of
carbon. Their soils can hold additional carbon if they are deliberately enriched, for example with
fertilizers, and new trees can be planted. The amount of carbon stored in wood products can be
increased by designing products for the longest possible lifetimes, perhaps even longer than what is
normal for living wood.
Sustainable forest management can generate forest biomass as a renewable resource. Some of
this biomass can be substituted for fossil fuels; this approach has a greater long-term potential for
reducing net emissions than does growing trees to store carbon. Establishing forests on degraded or
non-forested lands adds to the amount of carbon stored in trees and soils. In addition, the use of
sustainably-grown fuel-wood in place of coal or oil can help to preserve the carbon reservoir
contained in fossil fuels left unneeded underground.
Agricultural soils are a net source of carbon dioxide - but they could be made into a net
sink. Improved management practices designed to increase agricultural productivity could enable
agricultural soils to absorb and hold more carbon. Low-tech strategies include the use of crop
residues and low- or no-tillage practices, since carbon is more easily liberated from soil that is
turned over or left bare. In the tropics, soil carbon can be increased by returning more crop
residues to the soil, introducing perennial (year-round) cropping practices, and reducing periods
when fallow fields lie bare. In semi-arid areas, the need for summer fallow could be reduced through
better water management or by the introduction of perennial forage crops (which would also eliminate
the need for tillage). In temperate regions, soil carbon could be increased by the more efficient use
of animal manure.
Methane emissions from livestock could be cut with new feed mixtures. Cattle and buffalo
account for an estimated 80% of annual global methane emissions from domestic livestock. Additives
can increase the efficiency of animal feed and boost animals' growth rates, leading to a net
decrease in methane emissions per unit of beef produced. In rural development projects in India and
Kenya, adding vitamin and mineral supplements to the feed mixture of local dairy cows has
significantly increased milk production and decreased methane emissions.
Methane from wet rice cultivation can be reduced significantly through changes in irrigation and
fertilizer use. Some 50% of the total cropland used to grow rice is irrigated. Today's rice
farmers can only control flooding and drainage in about one third of the world's rice paddies,
and methane emissions are higher in continually flooded systems. Recent experiments suggest that
draining a field at specific times during the crop cycle can reduce methane emissions dramatically
without decreasing rice yields. Additional technical options for reducing methane emissions are to
add sodium sulfate or coated calcium carbide to the urea-based fertilizers now in common use, or to
replace urea altogether with ammonium sulfate as a source of nitrogen for rice crops.
Nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture can be minimized with new fertilizers and fertilization
practices. Fertilizing soils with mineral nitrogen and with animal manure releases N2O
into the atmosphere. By increasing the efficiency with which crops use nitrogen, it is possible to
reduce the amount of nitrogen needed to produce a given quantity of food. Other strategies aim to
reduce the amount of nitrous oxide produced as a result of fertilizer use and the amount of
N2O that then leaks from the agricultural system into the atmosphere. One approach, for
example, is to match the timing and amount of nitrogen supply to a crop's specific demands. A
fertilizer's interactions with local soil and climate conditions can also be influenced by
optimizing tillage, irrigation, and drainage systems.
Storing carbon in agricultural soils can also serve other environmental and socio-economic
goals. Often, it improves soil productivity. In addition, practices such as reduced tillage,
increased vegetative cover, and greater use of perennial crops prevent erosion, thus improving water
and air quality. As a result of these benefits, carbon storage practices are often justified above
and beyond their contribution to minimizing climate change. Care must be taken, however, to ensure
that carbon storage does not lead to higher nitrous oxide levels as a result of increased soil
moisture or fertilizer use.
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Dr. Ratna Magotra
I am suffering from dry cough for the last 2 weeks and I have chest pain whenever I cough hard can you suggest what should be done?
Sugar problem and blood pressure also low in body and eye lenc are low so I have more problems please solve my problem and I want to live happily.
I am 27 years old. My cholesterol level is 280. Is this dangerous? Please provide remedies to reduce cholesterol.
Dear doctor my blood level (HB) is very less it is only 4 percentage and my BP is only 80/50. Some times I get heavy pain in backbone and head still I don't take medication. Is it danger in future, so please give me value solution for overcome the problem What is the intensity of pain? Fairly severe What best describes your pain while lifting anything? I can lift very light weights.
Hi I am 24, male staying in hyd. From quiet some time now I am having this chest pain. The pain is mostly there in the center of the chest. There is a point near my heart region on the chest towards the center where I feel most of the pain. Do suggest me what to do now. Whom to visit. I am a non smoker now. Last year I smoked around a couple of months. Also I am a mouth breather as most of the times my nose is blocked.
Hi I am 40 male I would like to know ho can I curb my cholesterol in a natural way and any specific and safe medicine in ayurvedic which I can take and pls suggest me for acidity also.
My father has high BP problem. What should I do for that. What precautions I should do specially in winter.
Hey doctors am quiet scared about my health as am feeling like my heart is beating at a very high speed since few months. It happens to me certain times in daily routine. My heart is beating at a very high speed as compared to normal time. At certain time I feel like am getting full of sweat. What is this and what precaution I should take for this. Please suggest me something.
I have had 2 bypass operations 1993 and 2004. As I was margin diabetes Dr. advised me take precautions and medication. I take Hb1AC test once in 3 months and reading is 5.8 or below. Is it necessary to take fasting and post prandial readings. I do not take them.
As she is a heart patient she has gone for for test like anjogram. Is there any difficulty for patient.
Can the high LDL cholesterol patients can also intake ghee? Pls advice. We observed the LDL cholesterol as 146. Pls suggest us some healthy ways to maintain back the correct level of LDL with diet habits (food list) and exercises.
It is said that Ghee has high cholesterol content, being so how does it do good for heart and obesity. Can cardiac patients consume Ghee daily. If so what quantity?
Sir I am having normal blood, ECG and urine test But having 150/90 BP and suffering headache. Wat I do.
Blood pressure is the thrust exerted by the blood against the artery walls or blood vessels. A certain count of blood pressure is necessary for blood circulation, but anything excessive may prove to be trouble. A reading above the count considered normal; 140/90 (mmHg) may induce symptoms, such as short breath, severe headaches, nosebleeds and anxiety.
Any sort of hypertension during pregnancy can take a toll on the baby.
1. Preeclampsia is a condition wherein, the blood pressure peeks high after 20 weeks of conception accompanied by traces of protein in urine and functional disorders in a few organs.
2. Hypertension might often result in the delivery of an underdeveloped (abnormally small size) baby.
3. High blood pressure might also give rise to a complication wherein, one might have to go for Caesarian section rather than a normal vaginal delivery.
4. The placenta detaches itself from the uterine wall much prior to the delivery.
5. Preeclampsia escalates one's risks of suffering from heart disorders or other cardiovascular diseases.
6. It restricts the blood flow to the placenta (an organ nourishing the baby), thus cutting off adequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus.
Signs and symptoms:
1. Excessive protein content in urine
2. Impaired liver functioning
3. Low urine levels
4. Nausea or vomiting
5. Intense pain and tenderness in the upper abdomen
6. Problems in eyesight such as double vision or temporary loss of vision, light sensitivity and blurriness.
7. Abnormal swelling
8. Persistent and a severe headache
Medications do meddle with pregnancy. However, certain medications are considered safe to be used for keeping blood pressure levels under control. These include Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) and Renin Inhibitors. However, do consult a doctor to get your dosage administered accurately.
My bad cholesterol is 180 is there any risk. And im suffering from a problem like fear n scared every time whenever someone talks abt heart attacks n other major issues in our body. please help me. Some people says that I should join any psychiatric.
I had taken some weight gain medicine 2 years ago. After stopping that I am feeling weakness and memory problem, and increase hunger I have done all the test which show normal but my morning 8 am cortisol level is low which is 5.46ug/dl .is it OK or I have to go for treatment. Pls help me ,thank you.
How many of us had heard about Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) before Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister late J Jayalalithaa was put on it for recovery? Hardly a handful. Patients who are placed on the device have 50-50 chance of survival and while it could not help the late Chief Minister, her condition put a spotlight on ECMO.
What is ECMO?
ECMO is a life support device that is put in place when a patient's heart and lungs stop functioning completely post a cardiac arrest. When the patient does not respond to Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), the patient is put on ECMO.
Function of ECMO
The core function of the device is to separate carbon dioxide from the blood and add oxygen into it. It takes the load off from heart and lungs, providing critical time to the body organs for its treatment and recovery.
Patients are only put on ECMO, if there is a chance that the condition can be reversed.
How does ECMO work?
The device drains blood from a vein, which is attached to an oxygenator machine. The machine then removes carbon dioxide from the blood and adds oxygen to it. Depending upon the condition of the patient, the warm blood is either pumped into the body with the help of the machine or is transferred back into the body through an artery.
How long a patient can be on ECMO?
- After seven days of being put on ECMO,there are chances of patient getting an infection.
- In case the patient contracts an infection, it is recommended to take the patient off ECMO support.
My heart beats around 80-85 per minute even at resting position and I also feel hardness near my heart and little pain too. Is it sign of any heart disease or it can be due to acidity or gastric problem? I have this problem for 2.5 years. Some time a feel very strong heart beats for just 5-6 seconds.
What are the different symptoms of heart attack, cardiac arrest and stroke?
Many people put cardiac arrest, heart attack and a stroke in the same category. But all these conditions differ in symptoms, severity and background. Making a difference between these three health issues is really important, in order to know how to help a patient and how to prevent any of the conditions becoming more severe. To learn and educate yourselves more, read the full explanation of these conditions below:
1. Heart attack
This represents a circulation disorder. In case a person's blood flow is blocked or oxygen deprived, the blood does not get to the heart muscle and if left untreated immediately, could kill the organ. It is important to know that the heart is still working, when someone suffers a heart attack.
2. Cardiac arrest
This condition is known as an electrical disorder. When someone's electrical activity in the heart is disrupted, tachycardia happens and the blood flow immediately stops moving thought the body. When this happens, the heart stops working altogether.
3. Stroke
This is also known as a brain disorder. Strokes are divided into three types:
Ischemic stroke- when the artery carrying blood and oxygen to the brain is blockedtransient ischemic attack (tia) also familiar as a mini stroke; it occurs when there is a short artery blood flow to the brainhemorrhagic stroke- this represents a ruptured artery inside the brain
Heart attack symptoms:
Here are the most common symptoms that can indicate heart attacks:
(angina) burden inside the chest, mistaken for indigestion. It repeats every few minutes. body pain- especially in the neck, back, abdomen, jaw, arms (particularly the left one) wheezing and shallow breathingcold sweatingdizziness and fatigue episodesanxietycoughingnausea
Treatment for these symptoms is usually via medication and incorporating a healthy diet.
Cardiac arrest symptoms:
These symptoms often occur minutes before cardiac arrest happens. Here they are:
Weakness black out fainting shallow breaths chest pain excessive palpitation
In some cases the person can also identify the following symptoms:
Sudden collapse shortage of breath weak or no pulse little or no responsiveness
Cardiac arrests are dangerous, because the symptoms occur rapidly and are usually lethal.
Stroke symptoms:
Nausea blurred speech face, arm or leg numbness or paralysis (especially on one side) headaches and vomiting mental disorientation, forgetfulness of names and places, distraction and loss of concentration impaired vision and double vision excessive sweating walking issues and dizziness transient ischaemic attack (tia)
High blood sugar occurs when the insulin in the body fails to metabolize the sugar from the food, which raises the amount of glucose in your blood. It is a metabolic disorder which can be managed effectively with the help of lifestyle modifications such as exercise and food. This article is going to focus on the foods that you can eat to lower your blood sugar levels.
Here are 9 foods that you can use to reduce blood sugar levels:
Cinnamon: cinnamon is a herb which is very effective in getting your blood sugar down to manageable levels. You can simply sprinkle cinnamon on your food before eating it.
Fenugreek (methi): fenugreek is a common spice which is used in almost all indian cuisines. It has a number of health benefits, one of which is reducing blood sugar levels. Soaking fenugreek in water and then drinking it the next day is a very effective remedy in combating sugar problems.
Garlic: not just for sending away the vampires, it is also very effective in blood sugar control. Extracts of garlic have been shown to increase insulin in the body which is required to metabolize the sugar in the body.
Heart healthy fats: heart healthy fat based foods such as nuts and seeds are good for increasing the good cholesterol levels (hdl) in the body. Avocadoes contain nutrients which lower the risks of various diseases such as diabetes. In a nutshell, these fats make the cells of the body less resistant to insulin.
Blueberries: blueberries contain anthocyanin (water soluble pigments) which is very good for your health. They also contain fiber in large amounts which make you feel fuller faster. This fruit has also been shown to improve insulin sensitivity in the body.
Vinegar: vinegar is an age old remedy to control blood sugar levels; it contains acetic acid which causes a reduction in certain harmful enzymes in the stomach. Vinegar is also known to prevent blood sugar spikes when consumed with food.
Complex carbohydrates: complex carbohydrates raise your blood sugar but not like its cousin, simple carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates cause an immediate spike in your blood sugar levels where as complex carbs provide a steady stream of energy. So drop that packet of refined flour and get that whole wheat variant.
Cherries: cherries, especially tart cherries and dark sweet cherries, are full of anthrocyanins. Insulin resistance prevents insulin from working properly to control blood sugar in normal ranges. Eating a diet high in anthrocyanins can mean improved use of insulin and lower blood sugars.
Nuts: people who eat nuts regularly have lower rates of heart disease than people who don't eat them.
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Augusta Heritage Center receives NEA grant
The Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College has been awarded a $30,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant for its Folk Arts Program.
Augusta is one of 832 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive a portion of $23.3 million in funding.
The Art Works grant will support Augusta's Dance Trail project, documentary recording projects, Augusta Heritage Productions, Augusta workshop scholarships and master artist presentations.
Augusta's Folk Art Coordinator Gerry Milnes said, "We are fortunate that the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College is considered by the Endowment to be the leading folk and traditional arts advocacy group in the state. Through the years the Endowment has supported numerous projects carried out under Augusta's commitment to public-sector programming."
The Dance Trail project is the first of its kind to promote traditional square dancing by connecting old-time dance venues throughout West Virginia. The 2012 season, which ran from April through November, highlighted 10 communities: Franklin, Henderson, Helvetia, Elkins, Harman, Riverton, Dunmore, Ireland, Sutton and Glenville.
The 2013 season will add three new communities to the trail: the town of Upper Tract in Pendleton County, and the towns of Bluegrass and Monterey, just across the state line in Highland County, Va. Milnes said community leaders there expressed an interest in being a part of the project in order to revive a long-standing dance tradition in that rural area. A new Mountain Dance Trail brochure, which lists all of the dances, is available in print and online at www.mountaindancetrail.org.
Milnes said all of the community dances "feature live old-time string music and local dance callers who maintain traditional square dance figures and 'patter.'"
"The dance figures are not hard," he said. "New dancers are welcomed and guided through the figures by more experienced dancers. Some folks come just to watch the dancing and enjoy the music."
Milnes and Becky Hill, an AmeriCorps VISTA worker with the Augusta Heritage Center, document musicians, callers and dancers at each specific dance site to ensure the traditions of each community are maintained.
Milnes says other current Augusta outreach projects include a documentary film, supported by the Endowment grant and the West Virginia Humanities Council, which will document the various community dancing traditions found on the Dance Trail. Other projects are an initiative to bring all of Augusta's older documentary programs into digital formats – that is, analog tapes to audio CDs and VHS video productions to DVD.
In making the grant award announcement, NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman said, "I'm proud to announce these 832 grants to the American public including the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College. These projects offer extraordinary examples of creativity in our country, including the creation of new work, innovative ways of engaging audiences, and exemplary education programs."
In March 2012, the NEA received 1,509 eligible applications for Art Works requesting more than $74 million in funding. The 832 recommended NEA grants total $22.3 million, span 13 artistic disciplines and fields, and focus primarily on the creation of work and presentation of both new and existing works for the benefit of American audiences. Applications were reviewed by panels of outside experts convened by NEA staff and each project was judged on its artistic excellence and merit.
A Center of Excellence for more than 40 years, the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College offers several week-long programs featuring instruction in many traditions of music, dance, craft and folklore. Concerts, dances, a summer festival and other heritage arts events are also part of the Augusta experience.
For more information, visit the D&E website at www.dewv.edu or call 304-637-1243.