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In response to Larry H. Richardson, member of the Town of Cochecton Board, the proposed resolution was on our town website for four days prior to our regular board meeting. Unlike laws, resolutions do not require the public's comment, which in this case was trumped by a politically motivated governor. If we went down that road, nothing would ever get done in a town where we meet only once a month. That's why we get elected, to make those decisions.
Prior to our meeting, I did have many residents approach me to see if we were responding to the hastily drawn legislation that New York State passed in regard to gun control. Both Senator John Bonacic and Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther did not support this legislation because they did not think that it addressed the real problems of illegal guns and was infringing on the rights of law-abiding gun owners. More time was needed to produce effective gun control legislation.
It was the opinion of the majority of the Cochecton Town Board to send a message to our governor, senator and assemblywoman stating our concerns about this new legislation. We did not need to delay and debate the issue of gun control, but let our lawmakers know that it takes time to address this issue so that reasonable, effective and enforceable measures can be taken for the safety of all the people of New York State.
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Known for her role on the critically acclaimed comedy series "Everybody Hates Chris," Tichina Arnold recently served as the keynote speaker during the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Women's History Month Celebration.
The event, presented by the UMES Office of Student Activities, was part of the National Women's History Month 2010 theme, "Writing Women Back into History!"
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SUMMER IN SIN CITY: New Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni will meet one-on-one with players across the next week as they arrive for the summer league in Las Vegas.Posted: 3:43 am
July 13, 2008
LAS VEGAS - It's just two summer-league practices in a high school gym in the desert, but KnicksNew York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni sounded relieved yesterday after watching Italy's Danilo Gallinari be everything his Italian friends said he would be.
In truth, a part of D'Antoni was nervous about taking the 6-foot-10 Italian Stallion without ever having seen him play live. The workout Gallinari gave the Knicks before the draft was a solo session.
"Europeans are great 1 on 0 because they have all the skills," D'Antoni said. "But I saw film and talked to my Italian friends and they told me this guy is really good. He can play."
D'Antoni was in gushing mode at Vegas' Valley High. On Draft night, D'Antoni was rather reserved, considering the momentous occasion of tabbing Gallinari at No. 6.
"I'll tell you and I hope I'm not getting ahead of myself, but he's really good," D'Antoni said. "Like today, he just goes over to Herb [Williams] and tells him [a player] hasn't had a shot the last six times up, call something for him. He automatically knows.
"He's stronger than I thought," D'Antoni added. "He's more athletic than I thought. And he shoots the heck out of it."
Gallinari's toughness quotient has pumped up D'Antoni's spirit. D'Antoni questioned it during the winter when he saw a tape of the Milan standout.
"He can bang," D'Antoni said "When he takes a hit, his expression does not change, He got clobbered and was right back in his face. He doesn't get fazed by it.
"He's got a chance to be really special," D'Antoni added. "Toughness and being more athletic that what I thought [were] two questions from watching film. Until you see him."
D'Antoni can envision a forward tandem of Gallinari and Wilson ChandlerWilson Chandler for years to come. Chandler is coming off a solid end to his rookie year. D'Antoni, unsolicited, raved about the former DePaul forward, feeling he and Gallinari can alternate between small and power forward depending on matchups.
How soon the young duo can get major minutes depends on the status of incumbent starting forwards Zach RandolphZach Randolph and Quentin Richardson.
The Knicks desperately want to trade Randolph's contract to get under the cap by 2010. SI.com reported the Clippers were interested in Randolph but president Donnie Walsh reportedly rejected a deal, likely because he couldn't get enough short-term contracts.
Meanwhile, Richardson, coming off an out-of-shape, disgraceful shooting season, arrived in Vegas to work out with the summer-league team, claiming to be 228 pounds, 15 pounds lighter than when the season ended.
"He thought he could be a little lighter," D'Antoni said. "He wanted to get down. Any time someone's thinner I like."
Richardson, who nearly exchanged blows with Stephon Marbury two years ago in a post-game locker room argument, was asked if Marbury should stick. "It's not for me to say. He's been working hard, getting himself prepared to play. That's for the coaches and Donnie."
I like what im hearing about Galinari. I think he'll not only get some playing time next year but he'll make an impact. They (the media) always talk about "oh theres only a couple players who are ready to make an impact in the nba." It seems like they say this every year heading into the draft....i dont how many stars there will be but i think theres more then a handful of players who are ready to contribute and galinari is one of them.
What was the last paragraph of the article about? Did anyone read that? I think is said that Q-rich said that Marburys been working hard. Im not sure is that what it said?
[Getrealistic]Marbury has a bad attitude, hes a liar, and i do not want him around this team[/Getrealistic]
Do players with bad attitudes go to work out with the young players and spend the summer working hard so they can be ready to dominate in November?
Greatest photoshop I ever seen.
Another good resourceful thread from MSG, keep it up; no homo.
Wow, MSG single handedly shut down all the haters. Stephon Marbury always works hard on his game, and he'll be ready to lead this team to the playoffs next year. It's up to Walsh or D'Antoni to ruin that, by buying him out, or by starting Chris Duhon(role player) and benching Stephon Marbury(All Star). I know this team sucks, so I don't think we'll finish .500, but if Marbury starts, we'll have a sub .500 playoff berth, just like 2004. Mike D'Antoni is not like Isiah Thomas and Larry Brown. He knows how to utilize his talent.
I'm glad that Gallinari is doing his thing in training camp. Hopefully his hard work pays off in the Summer League. Gallinari has been saying all the right things, since being drafted by the New York Knicks. I don't even have to watch him play to know that he's better than Quentin Richardson and Jared Jeffries. lol
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Let's see how he perfroms tomorrow aince othe draft picks after him have been solid, specially Lopez of the Nets. Glad to hear that he might be the real deal.
Get back on the bench where you belong:
All you've done, since coming here, is start arguments with people for no reason. I read all the posts from this thread, and MSG didn't say anything to you. Coincidentally, you've also tried to start arguments with me on 3 other threads.
You keep trying to start fights for no reason. Making up fake quotes that people write is not cool, if that's what you think.
Stop acting like a child.
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Jesus Priest, more arguments and photo shop.
Getting back on topic. Who knows about Gallinari? I was under the impression that he's not much of a post up physical player so PF wouldn't be much of an option. Is this correct? If so then wouldn't that mean that Richardson, Gallo and Chandler will battle for minutes at the small forward position?
I didn't make up any quotes, and I wasn't even saying anything bad to anyone. It was a statement on opinions, that there aren't really wrong opinions, its all based on who is saying it, because it is true to them.
But hey, you kinda just proved that you're looking to start arguments. You attack me and use me as a scapegoat but you're the one that is trying to create hostility. You aren't worth my time, I'm smarter then you. Adults don't argue with children no matter how much they try to, they just ignore them. I guess it is time for me to ignore this child.
I normally wouldn't result to calling someone a child, but you've obviously gone overboard by turning a nonthreatening statement I made into a way to attack me.
Metro, shame on you for condoning such behavior.
Its all amusement and jokes.
Abcd has reached the top....hes ethered lames like knicks126 and tuneraddict...plus i cant forget about him sh!ttin on getreal in 2 or 3 different arguements. Keep up the good work


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Can I Learn Reiki Myself?
Reiki is easily learned and practiced as self-care by anyone who is interested, regardless of the person's age or state of health. Children can learn to practice, as can the elderly and the infirm. No special background or credentials are needed to receive training. One of the hallmarks of Reiki practice is its simplicity: it can be learned in about ten hours of in-person training, generally offered in group class formats, and doesn't require knowledge of either subtle bioenergy or healthcare.
Why would I want to learn Reiki?
Although it is a wonderful experience to receive Reiki from someone else, a friend or a professional, there are many reasons to consider learning to practice Reiki on yourself. The convenience of self-care is valued not only by people with health challenges, but also by others with busy schedules who are seeking more balance in their lives.
Daily Reiki self-care provides an opportunity to restore balance, reduce stress, and reconnect with an experience of wellness.
Additionally, moments of Reiki practice throughout the day can bring centering and relief from pain, anxiety, and stress as often as needed. People suffering from anxiety or pain who learn Reiki self-care have the additional empowerment of knowing they are never again alone and helpless with their suffering.
Learning Reiki self-care can benefit people who are healthy and those with chronic health conditions, whether it's diabetes, asthma, cancer, epilepsy, fatigue syndromes, depression, or heart disease, to name just a few. They can practice Reiki on themselves every day to reduce stress and strengthen wellbeing and repeat the Reiki practice as often as they feel the need.
There is also some anecdotal evidence that Reiki has potential for benefiting animals in many of the same ways experienced by humans. Those offering Reiki to their pets are often pleasantly surprised at their pet's interest and cooperation!
When there are financial limitations, the advantages of a one-time investment in learning to practice Reiki self-care over paying for repeated sessions are obvious. When there is illness in a family and it is no longer feasible for the patient to self-treat, one or more family members can learn First degree (hands-on) Reiki and treat the patient (and other family members) as well as themselves.
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Many Reiki masters have websites or brochures that describe their training, experience and classes. If you do not find such information, it is reasonable to have a brief conversation to ask some questions. Many of these questions are the same ones you would ask a Reiki practitioner, as outlined in the section How Can I Find a Qualified Practitioner.
In addition, be sure to ask about the Reiki master's teaching experience and classes (scheduling, fee, etc). And finally, ask what opportunities the Reiki master offers for continued mentoring and group practice. Choose your Reiki master carefully, looking not only for a teacher who has the qualifications you want, but also for one with whom you feel a rapport.
What are the three degrees of Reiki training?
Traditionally, there are three degrees of practice, each building on the other and each outlining a unique, specific scope of practice. Daily hands-on Reiki self-treatment remains the foundation at all levels of practice.
- First degree is usually taught over 8-12 hours. Students practice Reiki self-care and share Reiki with one another. This class prepares students to give themselves daily Reiki for life. Students learn hand placements to use when sharing Reiki with family or friends, either through a full session or an abbreviated chair session, as well as how to offer Reiki in acute situations and through informal "spot therapy." Reiki classes offered to nurses and other health care professionals often include content on Reiki application in clinical settings. Although the class is primarily experiential, the Reiki master gives an overview of the history and precepts of Reiki. Most importantly, the Reiki master initiates students so they become empowered conduits for Reiki energy. Traditional First degree training includes four initiations. For most people who want to practice on themselves and family, First-degree training is all they need.
- Second degree is distant healing: students learn to replace the hand-to-body contact with a mental connection when needed so that healing can be offered even when touch is impossible or inappropriate. (For example, psychotherapists may choose to learn Second degree to bring another dimension of healing into therapy sessions.) Second degree techniques can also be used to enhance hands-on treatment.
- The third level is Reiki master. Traditionally, the Reiki master level of training was by invitation only. This invitation was extended only to accomplished students who were prepared to devote their lives to teaching people to practice Reiki. Traditionally, master training is done not through course work, but rather through an extended apprenticeship with a Reiki master. Only Reiki masters can teach Reiki to others.
Whether you seek to practice on yourself or others, learning Reiki is not an intellectual exercise. Proficiency with Reiki is developed through practice, not by taking the next level class.
Families can learn to practice Reiki either to enhance wellbeing or to address illness. Practicing Reiki on themselves and one another engages the family in a culture of wellness, enhances bonding, and creates habits of healthful living that can support a lifetime of wellbeing.


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Shumlin adds to money lead
MONTPELIER The rich got richer Wednesday as Gov. Peter Shumlin widened his financial edge over Sen. Randy Brock in a gubernatorial race that one political observer says is on the verge of slipping away from the Republican challenger.
According to paperwork filed by the Shumlin campaign, the Democratic incumbent raked in about $160,000 over the last month, bringing his total for the 2012 cycle to nearly $840,000.
Brock for Governor, meanwhile, managed to haul in only $55,000 over the past 30 days for a total this year of $584,000, $300,000 of which came from Brocks own pocket.
The difference in cash on hand is even starker for Brock, who has spent nearly four times as much as his better-funded opponent. Shumlin for Governor has $769,000 in the bank, compared with about $237,000 for Brock.
What I was looking for from Randy Brock to make this competitive was to be somewhere in the upper five-figure range, and also to be close to what Peter Shumlin raised, said Eric Davis, professor emeritus of political science at Middlebury College. This makes it a very difficult situation. Time is slipping away for Brock. It sounds like he didnt put any more of his own money into this race, but I dont think he has many choices left.
Brock said rumors of his campaigns demise have been greatly exaggerated.
Im confident were going to have the money it takes to run a credible campaign, Brock said. It is August. It is not the first of October, so theres plenty of time, and we do have money coming in.
In other statewide races, candidates who posted fundraising leads at the last filing deadline July 15 either increased or maintained their advantages.
Lt. Gov. Phil Scott took in nearly $28,000 during the latest 30-day reporting period, for a total of $59,000 for the campaign so far. That gives him a more than four-to-one fundraising edge over the Democrats 30-year-old challenger, Cassandra Gekas, who took in close to $8,000 over the past 30 days for about $14,000 to date.
Gekas, who will hold a formal campaign launch today in Burlington, said she has an additional $27,000 or so in pledges and that she expects the war chest to grow at a faster clip after the passage of an Aug. 28 primary that has commanded most of Democrats attention this summer.
Gekas said shell be bringing on a paid fundraiser next week, which should also help bring in the dollars shell need to get her name in front of Vermonters.
In the Democratic primary for attorney general, challenger TJ Donovan widened his fundraising lead over incumbent William Sorrell. Donovan took in $37,000 over the past 30 days, for a total of $166,000 for the cycle. Sorrell took in about $22,000 over the past month, for a total of $115,000.
All told, Donovan has spent $110,000 of his war chest including $70,000 over the past 30 days leaving him with about $56,000. Thats almost exactly what Sorrell, who has spent only $57,000, has on hand.
Republican candidate for attorney general Jack McMullen raised nearly $20,000, nearly all of which came from out-of-state donors who contributed the $2,000 maximum.
Republican candidate for treasurer Wendy Wilton managed to out-raise Democratic incumbent Beth Pearce over the past 30 days but still faces a significant financial disadvantage.
Wilton raised about $18,000 over the past four weeks, for a total of $34,000. The approximately $12,000 raised by Pearce brought her total for the cycle to $95,000.
In the race for the open auditors seat, Republican Vince Illuzzi added nearly $20,000 to his war chest for a total of $51,000 so far, $25,000 of which came from his own pocket. Democrat Doug Hoffer raised $17,000 this cycle including $10,000 in the form of a loan from himself to bring his total to date to about $27,000.
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Friday night's entertainment features music by DJ Guzman.
The Bluebonnet Days Parade begins Saturday, May 3 at 11 a.m. and will proceed along Main Street in Kenedy.
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Intel Corp. plans to start transition to 32nm process technology considerably earlier than originally scheduled. Apparently, the company plans to start very aggressive promotion of its code-named Clarkdale processors in the Q4 2009 by shipping them in very mass quantities about a quarter ahead of the original plan.
Intel will start shipping 32nm dual-core microprocessors with 4MB of cache, Hyper-Threading, dual-channel DDR3 memory controllers and integrated graphics cores code-named Clarkdale for mainstream desktop computers. Clarkdale is based on the code-named Westmere micro-architecture.
Since Clarkdale central processing unit (CPU) has memory controller, graphics core as well as PCI Express interconnection inside, there will be no need for GMCH (or North Bridge) on the mainboard. Instead, the new processors will connect directly to Intel 5-series core-logic (code-named Ibexpeak platform) controller hub (PCH) that will carry hard drive controller, wired and wireless network controllers, monitor physical interfaces, PCI controller and other input/output as well as platform-related capabilities.
According to DigiTimes web-site, which cites mainboard makers, Clarkdale CPUs will account for 10% of Intel's total OEM desktop microprocessor shipments in the fourth quarter and in the Q1 2010 the share of code-named Clarkdale CPUs will increase to 20%.
Even though Clarkdale is a multi-chip module (MCH) with 32nm dual-core CPU and 45nm graphics core, its ramp seems to be quite aggressive and may point to unexpectedly high yields Intel has with its 32nm process technology.
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In on Stanton? Probably just "tire kicking"
Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe wrote today that the Phillies are among a pool of teams, including the Red Sox, Yankees, Cubs, and Orioles, who have called the Marlins about Giancarlo Stanton. I'm not sure there has ever been such a remarkably talented player at Stanton's age to possibly be on the block ever. With that said, it would take such an unprecedented haul to acquire Stanton right now that I'm not sure any of the teams listed have the pieces to provide market value to the Fish. I definitely see this as a "due diligence" move, particularly when the Cubs, who have one of the least-deep systems in baseball, have started kicking the tires. Cafardo also wrote that the Red Sox are getting deeper in negotiations with Nick Swisher, a potential Phillies target.
A Madson Return to Philly Unlikely
Jim Salisbury of Comcast SportsNet tweeted today that "it doesn't look like" Ryan Madson will rejoin the Phils but that things are "getting hot" with Madson and the Angels. Madson has been looking for an opportunity to close but may have to settle for a set-up man role to rebuild his value.
Upton to decide this week
Mark Tompkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported that B.J. Upton will make a decision this week, noting that Upton is now also at the top of the Braves' free-agent wishlist. Hang on tight for this one – this one will set the dominoes falling.
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Stanton would truly be the missing piece. Worley and the top 4 prospects. Not sure that would do it. He costs them $480 thousand this year. Now for next year he goes to arbitration and his numbers will be huge so I can see a trade next offseason if they want to stay cheap.
If Upton signs this week, I hope it's not with the Phils. They should not set the market.
I've been steeling myself against this possibility for weeks. I like to think I'm a little prepared for my disappointment in their setting the market by overpaying for a guy who's going to cost them their first round pick and get too many years at too high an annual salary. Although signing Bourn would be, IMO, worse than signing Upton, so at least there will be a bit of a silver lining if it ends up being Upton.
You would think – or at least hope – that RAJ would learn from his experience with Raul Ibanez. When he signed Raul, there were other bad fielding corner OF types available, but RAJ had to rush in and set the market, overpaying by 1 year and an extra 15% of AAV as compared to what the likes of Adam Dunn got. The CF options are similar enough that years, dollars and draft pick compensation should put him in position to wait and see who falls in his lap.
Unfortunately, the demand for all of those "good" CF options is high enough that they'll all probably be overpaid, although it's quite likely that with the Braves also in the mix for Upton, he may be the most overpaid of the lot.
I'm of the opinion that Bourn will not get what he wants, due mostly to his age. Of course, that's just opinion, and Scott Boras usually manages to defy any reasonable person's logic. Upton would definitely be the better choice.
I'm quite certain that Amaro has talked to all CF candidates, and has a pretty good idea of the chances of signing them and how much they'll cost. If he really wants Upton, I can't really care much. It's not my money.
I'm not so sure that the demand > the supply in the CF market. Most of the biggest spending teams (Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers, Angels, Dodgers) already have a CF. I think a patient GM will be able to get a good deal (relative to what the impatient GM's pay) on one of them.
The demand might not be high with some big market clubs, but most the CFoptions are not going to command $100 million contracts and will possibly end up being overpaid even if only by a small amount.
There are actually a number of teams kicking around CF options. Atlanta, San Fran, Washington (a team that doesn't worry too much about cost), and some others could use CF upgrades. Cincy is also looking for a decent leadoff bat and could install one of these candidates in their outfield. With three division rivals (Atl, Phi, Wa.) looking for outfileders, at least three of the candidates will most likely get too much.
I don't see Cincy as much of a player in the free agent market as they seem to be looking at Billy Hamilton as their CF of the future. Washington is the wild card as they have to decide whether to make Harper a full-time CF or not. If they enter the fray, Hamilton, Bourn, Upton, Pagan and Victorino gain that much more leverage. However, if Washington stays out or if one of the teams trades for a CF, it looks like the CF market may be like a game of musical chairs at the end with more players than chairs / suitors. If that is the case, some team may get a Victorino or a Pagan at a team friendly price as opposed to overpaying. While I prefer Upton on the field to Victorino, I prefer Victorino at something like $20M/2 than Upton at $75M/5 plus a loss of a draft choice. Good things should come to those who wait.
I've waited my entire life for those good things to happen, and I'm still waiting! Sometimes I think you just have to make the leap, parachute or not.
Cincy may not be heavily into the CF market, but might be a surprise entry should they decide Hamilton needs more time. Even without them, there's still, in my opinion, enough competition to bump up pay for anyone who can man CF, particularly if he can lead off a lineup or play really good defense. It's not always a matter of how many, but when division rivals are competing, things can get pretty crazy, and the loser might wind up with a dog. Even if he's a cheap dog, would he be worth it?
One of the great quotes in baseball history, which the lapse of time forces me to moderately paraphrase comes from Doug Melvin.
Sayeth he, "The only expensive free agents are the ones that sign early."
He might not have said only. But on principle,and recollection, that's so true
To me, the only REALLY expensive free agents are the ones who blow out arms or become such bad players that they can't be gotten rid of. Ryan Madson cost Cincy $11 million, and he never even threw a pitch for them. He also didn't sign early. Carl Pavano did pretty much nothing for the team that signed him. We all know about Adam Eaton, but how many remember that Geoff Jenkins had to be released? He, too was making millions.
Maybe some of the early signees have been overpaid, but many of them at least produce a bit.
So Pagan, Victorino or trade for Span or another CF? I think the Phils like Bourn but he's probably going to set the market after Upton signs (with Braves if reports are right). I don't think the Phils have a lot of interest in Hamilton right now and he's probably better in left anyway.
Yeah, I'd be happy with any of those options (provided Span doesn't cost and arm and a leg).
I have to laugh at the thought that Madson would go to the Angels to do anything but close. I frabkly don't care what the depth charts show immediately after he wuld sign. Oh, it's possible that Fieri continues to grow, possible that Walden matures to match the hardness of his hard stuff. But so many bullpens are reconstructed over the course of a year. I'd say the chances are quite viable he winds up being the closer at some point. Now what he does with that shot, I don't know, but the Halos had 22 blown saves last year. Dat's a lot. I believe it'd be a terrific location for Madson. It was a joke that they missed the playoffs this year. It ain't happening 2 years in a row.
Fine job that MLB Network does covering the sport on the whole, they just ran plays of the year, and the King of the Hill really surprised me.
Raul's 2nd homer in that brought 'em back from the dead twice game copped top honor.
Kinda reminds me of MVP versus Best Player arguements of historic tradition. Not in any way to downgrade the great achievement, but I don't see the handicap of facing a righty and driving one to the short right field at the New Yankee Stadium overshadows enough to earn top spot. Was it the BIGGEST play of the year? It's up there. Maybe even Most Impressive Night of the Year. I'd kinda lean toward one iof Trout's defensive gems, or one of these infield acrobatic plays type deals ymyself. Hell, Howard's himer off the lefty in the late season game at Citi might even rank as more of an upset than Raul's shot, and Chase's first AB agaubst MLB pitching leaving the park might warrant some thought, at least. Cool to see Raul get some recognition on a truly great night, but Play of the Year? Not the right title.
All the options dicussed today have avoided a guy discussed earlier on the blog. Here's a tweet from Troy Renck, Denver Post baseball columnist.
"If Braves get Upton should help clarify/intensify market for Fowler. Phils, Nats might emerge but Rox asking price will be very high"
But that high price seeming true is an example of why the Phils are more apt to trade. Unless a guy like Stnton is the subject. Then you overtrade and worry about it later. But not for other candidates.
As down as I am on a hefty Upton signing, meeting a high asking price for Fowler would be even worse.
Two sources indicate that the Braves are the favorites to sign Upton. I never thought I would say this but Victorino on a cheap two year deal might be the best option at this point. Fowler wouldn't be a good fit in this town. I did see that the Royals might make rookie CF candidate Wil Meyers (formerly untouchable) available for front of the line starting pitching. Hmmm.
The Royals will want cheap front line starting pitching for Myers like the Rays have to offer, not expensive front line starting pitching like Cliff Lee.
I agree wholeheartedly but is Myers worth a proven number 1 or 2 starter, or in the Phil's case a no.3? Do you think the Rays are giving up Price or Shields for him? It's really Reuben's job to identify a potential match-up of players that could land him here. I'm not saying that Worley or Kendrick gets it done but the door is open now it's time to explore the options.
I don't think the Rays will give up Price for Myers and I don't think KC wants Shields. I would not be surprised to see the Royals get someone like Jeremy Hellickson in a deal for Myers.
Specially since you didn't identify the sources, it's silly to react to their handicapping, but it's also possible that leaning just gets 11th hour bidding going. Ruben's a grown man and gets the negotiating game better than me, but my biggest concern on an Upton ATL deal would be to stay poised and just pursue the next option. Some good choices are available in multiple positions of need, but only when the last move candidate (s) are standing is any haste needed.
Besdies, no matter who's acquired, it don't make no differencer what we all think, it's the guys execution on the field that will matter, and 1 or 2 moved players will be a lot better than most expect. 1 or 2 will disappoint also.
Just hope RAJ has his offer in years and $ per year and doesn't get in a bidding war, which the Braves rarely do. 4/$52.
Everything I'm reading tells me he'll get more than 13 and more than 4. 5/75 – or 6/90 – He might even get Jason Werth's deal. Maybe we should have just kept Werth.
Gotta tell ya, I am actually looking for the Phillies to sign Upton. I know he has not had the best numbers as far as avg and OPS, but he is a 5 tool talent, it would be like getting a younger Werth.
He may need a change of scenary, in CBP he should have elevated power numbers… exactly what the Phillies need, a right handed power bat, who can play CF or 3B. The plus with Upton is his speed and fielding… think that is overlooked.
As far as money and contracts, really I don't care how much the under or over pay at this point, it is not my money, but they should be able to outbid the Braves.
I just do not see teams dealing some of their stars in CF or 3B for what we have. I would love Stanton, but not sure we have enough.
I really want to see what they do with the bullpen, 1-2 veteran signings would be nice.. reliable guys not ones coming back from bad years or injuries.
So I may be in the minority, but I would love a Rollins, Upton, Utley, Howard lineup.
If they overpay, they are not getting good value for the money, and it leaves less money for other needs.
As for his power, CBP isn't much better than the Trop for right-handed hitters, but his home runs will likely increase no matter where he plays as he continues to mature.
I think we all know that overpays leave less money for other needs. Sometimes, though, it almost has to be done, particularly when two or more teams are pursuing the same player. Reports say there are three looking seriously at Upton, and two of those will likely go after the second best option, forcing HIS price up. The third best option, though cheaper, might not make much impact. It's all a risk; pay too much, wait and pay less for an aging former star, or trade a few highly rated prospects for one supposedly decent player.
I also don't believe the Phils have all that many other needs and a moderate overpay won't damage the budget to the point where they can't sign a reliever, too. An upgrade at 3rd base would be nice, but there aren't any real options there, anyway.
George, I was just reacting to "I don't care how much the under or over pay at this point, it is not my money". Point being that regardless of whose money it is, the budget is not unlimited and any overpay will mean that much less money available for a reliever, third baseman, other outfielder, etc.
I agree with your first part, but I have to say that there is a reason that RAJ is in that position and we are not. He has managed to make this work, no we haven't had another championship, but neither has 26 other teams in the league, outside of the injury riddled last season, He has kept us at the top of the league.
We definitely need younger talent, that is why I am not really for Hamilton or Bourn. Bourn is not a good fit for our lineup.
Whether we want to admit it here, and may don't, we will have Chase for this year, and Howard for a while. I personally think if we sign Upton and put Ruf in Left. That might be enough to push us forward. There are a lot of ifs that is for sure. We will need to rely on our starting pitchers again. They need to be healthy.
When RAJ took over, the franchise had a World Champion roster with many players in their primes and signed to club friendly deals through 2010 and beyond and one of the top five minor league systems in baseball. He also had a $98M payroll and a blank checkbook while the rest of MLB was holding the line on costs, in large part because of the economic situation of the day…the championship coincided with the banking crisis and the bursting of the real estate bubble. In the three years after the title, he increased the Phils payroll by nearly 67% while the other 29 MLB teams raised their payrolls by an average of < 3%. Now, the team is older, their payroll is bloated and their system is in the bottom 1/3 of MLB. What exactly has RAJ managed to make work?
Probably a mistake to enthusiastically conclude in strong one sided fashion on the merits and perils of Ruben Amaro, Jr.
Just a couple points. Payroll escalation is factual, can't disagree with the raw concept, but it did coincide with growing attendance, and maybe even other sources of increased revenues. Some money well spent, some not. But I don't know that he irresponsibly tried to blow through the budget line. That'd warrant some criticism.
The championship club turned over. It's not like the leftovers from the Gillick term kept on keepin' on. He got Oswalt and Pedro, not like all his deals have been overpays, or too much time. Even on the often perceived too lengthy deals, it wasn't like Ibanez and Polanco did nothing. Had a good feel for when to say good bye to Feliz, Burrell.
One thing about the farm system, stated to be in the bottom third. Maybe it's not as fruitful as at other times, but they've added a couple guys in the past year, one from the Rays, and the guy from Baltimore (Jeffries?), both who have good reps (let's assume the praise is valid). Things don't change overnight. They do a good job, and improve the farm system, Ruben should get some credit, and that would already be in progress. Can't overstate the bad moves as if they are permanent. Things change with each move, and there's nothing wrong with re-evaluating views on the guy.
Pretty much like the guy myself. Pretty much.
I agree that I was too one-sided in my comment as I think RAJ has made some good trades in his tenure and that he had a good past 12 months (starting just after the Papelbon signing). However, looking at how the team is positioned 4 years into his tenure, I believe that there are many GM's who could have done just as well or better if they had taken over this franchise when RAJ did.
i agree ken you made all good points. a lot of people complain about rube. sometimes i do also but i gotta say he's a far cry better than what we had for most of the teams history. building a winner and keeping them on top is one of the hardest things to do in sports. i'm thankfull that the teams isn't cheap! that they'll spent money to get what they need. and they're doing that to keep the team competitive! for us. and a lot of people worry or complain about AAV's why? it's not our money? in some ways we pay with higher ticket prices yea but on the whole no it isn't our money. if they want to spend to win then let em spend. just spend wisely so we don't have to complain. lol
I also appreciate that the front office spends. However, when I complain about overpaying (in $ and/or years), it's not because they are spending my money – they're not – it's because by overpaying one player, they may have to go cheap on another (assuming they have a budget). Obviously, this is all speculation, but it is quite possible that the 2nd year on Moyer's contract led to them trading Lee to Seattle, that the 3rd year on Ibanez's contract is what prevented them from extending Werth during the 2010 season and/or that overpaying Howard and Papelbon is the reason that they filled the roster with the likes of Wigginton, Pierre and Nix instead of Wllingham or even Beltran last season.
yea i hear ya buddy. but i disagree on a couple of your points 1 moyer i don't know about that leading to lee being traded but i could be wrong. 2 i definately don't think raul's contract had anything to do with them signing worth! i think they knew that werth wasn't worth the money he wanted. personally i didn't like werth his stats looked good as did rollins at the end ot the year. but ask yourself how many times did those two achieve those stats in short bursts of hot hitting then go on a dry spell for a month and a half. i wanted some consistancy and probably the brass did too. now they resigned rollins cause his position is a premium one but an outfielder is easier to replace than a gold glove SS. i think that's what prompted them to not sign werth.
3 beltran? now there's one i wouldn't have done either. with his age and history of injury no! but how do you know if a guys gonna come back and do what he did this year. i can understand why they didn't sign him. lastley i agree with you on willingham i would have went after him bigtime over the likes of wiggy and nix. i do think that rube was centered on a one year fix do to howards injury. but i could be wrong about that. hell hk i could be wrong about all i just mentioned! lol what the hell do i know!
I pretty much have to go along with Ryne Duren here.
Some of the offseason moves for 2012 were based on short term needs (fill-ins for Howard). Wiggy has always primarily been an infielder.
The Phils, starting 2012, also had two assumed-to-be-good outfielders in Victorino and Pence, and were figuring on a better performance by Mayberry. They really had no need for an outfielder like Willingham or Beltran, but DID need backups such as Nix and Pierre. Overpays had little to do with team needs at the time, and it's certainly not Amaro's fault that Mayberry was a dud, Vic had a lousy year, Pence didn't live up to his 2011 stats, and Nix got injured. It also wasn't an overpay that caused Ryan Howard's achilles to blow out, forcing the moves he did make for 2012.
I also would never assume that Lee was traded because of any Moyer contract, or that Werth would have been re-signed had it not been for Ibanez. Werth was likely going to be too expensive no matter what. He was waiting for free agency, and may not have signed a reasonable extension, anyway.
look at howards contract. then look at pulhols and then fielders. which one is better right now? my opinion. howards! pulhols is way to long, fielder? he produced big this year but i gotta tell ya with his size he's a serious leg or knee injury away from that being a really bad contract. howard on the other hand could bounce back if healthy this year and his contract won't look so bad. and after this year he'll have only 3 yrs left on the contract and at it's AAV he'll be very tradable too. who would trade for pulhols? and if fielders legs go. who for him?
howard has had his big injury. hopefully it won't happen again and he'll be 100%. if the phils can sign upton or trade for stanton and utley and howard are healthy and close to being near their prime years numbers and ruf works out. whew i don't know about you guys but that would be a pretty formadable lineup! we could afford to have fransden at third and wait for asche to arrive. and realistically thats not a whole lot of moves. it could happen. thoughts?
Detroit signed Fielder for his age 28 to age 36 seasons for $23.8M per season. The Phils signed Howard for his age 32 to age 36 seasons for $25M per season. Therefore, in both deals, the teams get their big sluggers for their age 32 to age 36 seasons. However, Detroit also gets Fielder for his age 28 to 31 seasons and is paying less per year in AAV. Factor in salary inflation, that Fielder is much better than Howard and that Fielder has missed only 1 game in the past 4 seasons while Howard is already injury prone and there's really no comparison here, Fielder's contract is significantly better than Howard's.
Fielder's contract looks better at this point, but is might not look so hot in a couple more years.
Niether you nor Ryne should be comparing contracts until all the dominoes have fallen.
I'll also point out that the Phils already had had Howard for HIS 28-32 years, and paid significantly less for them than Fielder is getting for his.
Why does getting injured make someone "Injury prone" ?
In his full seasons in the majors, Howard has played: 159, 144, 162, 160, 143, and 152 … before playing only 71 last year.
Of course we Ryne and I can and should compare contracts (and other decisions) before all of the dominoes have fallen. We should not be limited to just results-based analysis.
The fact that the Phils got excess value out of Howard during his age 28-31 years does not make his contract extension a good one. Further, Amaro gets no credit for the excess value that the team got out of Howard for those seasons, so that is irrelevant to a discussion of how well or poorly Amaro has done as GM.
Remember, Don….according to most Phillies fans Howard is "injury prone" because he sucks.
Don M,
Maybe injury prone was too strong, but remember that Howard played hurt at the end of the 2010 season and was hurt for most of the 2011 season before getting injured in his last AB of that season. The point that I was trying to make was in response to others mentioning injury risk when comparing Fielder to Howard, despite the fact that Fielder played in 485 out of 486 games in the 3 seasons prior to signing his deal while Howard missed 29 games and played hurt in many others during the 2 seasons prior to his extension.
Oh come on Don, you know there's a difference between how many games a guy plays and how many he plays at full strength. While I appreciate guys like Howard that gut it out, you can't count games played and imply full health.
Until all the dominoes have fallen, you maybe can compare the contracts, but you can't compare them with any accuracy. It's the end results that count, and if Fielder bombs in a couple of years and Howard come back strong, you may very well be proven wrong.
If you aren't basing the values of two players on results, what the hell are you basing them on? The money part is only important based on what you're getting for it, and there's no way in blazes you can know that right now, when one deal runs for another four years and the other another seven.
If I somehow implied that the Howard extension was a good move, that wasn't my intent. I was merely attempting to show that in my opinion, Fielder's contract IS NOT "significantly better." Either of the two could turn out to be the proverbial albatross. Howard was never injured until 2010, and then only for a short time. Fielder may run into the injury wall as much or more so than Howard when he reaches a similar age.
The fact that the Phils got Howard's most productive years on the cheap only shows, at least to me, that perhaps Detroit is the one that is overpaying. $23.8M for eight years is still a lot more than $25M for five years. I also don't think Fielder is all that much better. He's mostly only younger, and Howard at the same age put up better numbers.
Well, to be fair, the Phillies were fortunate to get Howard's most productive years on the cheap because he didn't become a regular until he was already in his prime, while Fielder's countdown to free agency started when he was much younger.
"if the phils can sign upton or trade for stanton and utley and howard are healthy and close to being near their prime years numbers and ruf works out. whew i don't know about you guys but that would be a pretty formadable lineup!"
That's it for tonight from Disneyland. Once again, the Phils beat the Giants, 22-0, and the post game show is next. For Larry Anderson and Jim Jackson, I'm Peter Pan on the Phils radio network. Stay tuned for the post game.
That's what ya call IF PLUS!
Ken love your IF Plus
There are many on here that think that it is a done deal that Howard is finished and Utley will be as well.
Not saying they are or are not, but last year there was a hope that they cast of utilities guys were going to hold the fort down and the pitching staff could make it work till they come back. There was a lot of hope and no one expected the Nationals who were supposed to be a year away to do what they did. Doc went down(not expected) Worley went down as well.
I actually commend RAJ for not going out and spending on guys that would hamper them financially.
Take a look at it this way RAJ did the following:
brought in the following
Lee 2x
Oswalt for year and half
Pence for a year
resigned Hamels
let Vic and Pence go and got something in return
resigned Howard, only time will tell on that one not starting off great, but injuries happen.
didn't resign Werth to a crazy contract
signed Papelbon
Danys Baez… trainwreck, but not killing
Golson for Mayberry Jr. pretty good deal if you see that Golson has done nothing.
Ibanez – he was solid over the 3 years, would take his production over Dom Brown's.
he basically replaced Burrell with another Burrell.
traded the following prospects
Travis D'Arnaud
Michael Taylor
Kyle Drabek
Jonathan Singleton
Jarred Cosart
Jason Knapp-not even in baseball
Lou Marsen
Carlos Carrasco
Jason Donald
Brought in these prospects
Tyson Gilles- still has potential in CF
Phillippe Aumont may end up being a setup man, has some electric stuff.
JC Ramirez
Tommy Joseph catcher of the future?
Seth Rosin
Ethan Martin
The Phillies were said to be pretty stocked in their Farm when RAJ took over, my question is of those guys how many are panning out as predicted?
None really yet. Drabek may be a bullpen guy eventually. Taylor got Brett Wallace for the Blue Jays, but the Phillies were not getting him. Singleton may pan out at 1st but not in Philly anyway. Carrasco is a mess, Knapp the big part of that deal is done. Lou Marsen and Jason Donald are bench players at best.
Overall no RAJ hasnt brought a championship, it takes some guts and savvy to make some of the deals he has, bringing in Lee was one of them. Halladay deal was a great one. He doesn't control injuries, he can not swing the bat for them, he can only manage the payrole and bring in talent so far I happy with most of his decisions.
I think he will bring in Upton and a bullpen help and stay under the luxory tax.. I will be happy with that. a year ago we were not sure how he was going to stay under the luxory tax and have a competitive team on the field. Many were willing to blow that tax up to sign Vic long term as it sits he may comeback cheap for a 2-3 year deal and have someone like Upton as well.
I know many do not agree but I think he has done well and I have faith that he put the Phillies in position to win.
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Again, do you have a quote, an article, a statement by anyone to back up this assertion? If you do not answer this, you admit that you do not, and are just making up random thoughts and saying they are fact.
Originally Posted by abcdSo, because Stan Van Gundy says it it's gospel? Let's look at other Stan Van Gundy quotes:Originally Posted by abcd
"I emerged from summer league feeling that I would have no trouble, no problem playing Wayne Simien. And I think that's the first step for any player. ... Can a coach put you in the game and feel OK about it? I think he has the skills and the smarts and the toughness where you would have no problem." - Stan Van Gundy on WAYNE ****ING SIMIEN...
By your logic, this means Wayne Simien is a quality NBA player with the ability to play in this league, because Stan said so. Wayne Simien, after being drafted in 2005, last played professional basketball at the SECOND LEVEL (not even top level) in SPAIN!!!!
"I expect Shaq will be the most dominant force in the NBA. I've got a little bit of history to back that up." and then later...""Shaquille obviously looked rusty offensively."
Talk about flip-flopping.
Look, just because Stan Van Gundy says something, doesn't make it true. There are head-coaching vacancies every year. Has Patrick been interviewed for one of them? Just one? Maybe those REALLY in the know know something we don't...that this guy might NOT be ready to coach an NBA team.
Originally Posted by abcd
You present quite the logical fallacy here. Just because two things happened in close temporal proximity to each other does not mean that the first thing caused the second thing. That is, just because X happens and then Y happens does NOT mean X caused Y. It's the same fallacy you Team Starbury people pointed out when those against Marbury said, "Every time he leaves a place, the place he left gets better," an argument I have never and will never make. It's correct to point out that fallacy.
The problem with this argument is that it fails to account for external factors. When Patrick got to Yao, Yao had been in the league a mere 2 years, was only 24, and still learning the game at the NBA-pace. During Ewing's tenure there, Yao also got requisite experience at the NBA pace to become a better player. I'm not saying Ewing had NOTHING to do with it, but he wasn't necessarily THE cause even if he was A cause.
Same with Dwight. You fail to account for the fact that when Ewing got there, Dwight had just turned 21, and was finally developing into a player that was adjusted to the NBA game. Ewing MIGHT have helped him, no doubt, but it wasn't the be-all, end-all cause. And even still, Dwight Howard's offensive game remains extremely limited. You still haven't accounted for the fact that Dwight Howard STILL has only one low post move, despite Ewings tutelage, and relies heavily on the fact that he has out-of-this-world athleticism.
I don't know, that Rookie-Soph game he didn't look like a good coach. A friend of mine from Chicago texted me during the game actually saying "Stan Van Gundy was wrong, this guy can't coach." That's not me, that's a friend of mine who doesn't come on this board and read what anyone has to write. He is an impartial observer.Originally Posted by abcd
Maybe coaching an NBA-team would be a better experience, he'd have more time with his players. But his in-game decisions left something to be desired, and this was a nice audition for him. And he dropped the ball.
At the end of the day...might Ewing make a great coach? Perhaps...but, I'll break it down for abcd to respond to nice and easily:
1) If Ewing was our coach, the record is devoid of any evidence that Ewing would have definitely taken Brook Lopez.
2) Ewing has not been interviewed by any team to be head-coach, maybe the league knows something we don't.
3) Stan Van Gundy does not always speak the Gospel.
4) The one game Ewing has head-coached, he looked lost.
5) Saying that Ewing's arrival caused improvement in Howard and Ming fails to account for several external factors, including age and natural player development.
6) How does one explain, if Ewing is as amazing a coach as claimed, the lack of development and diversity in Dwight Howard's offensive game?
7) This is not to say Ewing CAN'T be a great head coach. On the contrary, he can be. You are right to say that the Magic made the NBA Finals with Patrick Ewing as assistant coach...but that diminishes the role of OTHER assistants. How can you just assume, and again, bring up the temporal fallacy, that just because Patrick Ewing was there he CAUSED the team to go to the finals. Are we saying Brendan Malone and Bob Beyer did nothing as assistant coaches? I'm not ready to make that logical leap over a gap of missing information. Should we hire or give interviews to Brendan Malone? Bob Beyer? Any other Magic assistant coach?


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Sunny Clifford, just back on the reservation after two years away at college, works as a clerk at the Kyle grocery store, living with her twin sister, Serena. The twins — who have both dropped out of college — dream of finding a way to help make things better on the reservation, but they don't really know where to start. Their idealism is shared by Brandon Ferguson, who — like Serena — has young children. All three look up to Cecelia Fire Thunder, the first female president of their tribe, who challenges a South Dakota law criminalizing abortion, with no exceptions for rape or incest. The tribe is soon drawn into the divisive world of "abortion politics," and Fire Thunder is impeached, setting off a chain reaction in the lives of Sunny, Serena, and Brandon. A tumultuous tribal election to replace Fire Thunder and a state vote that defeats the abortion ban opens a political rift between the friends. Ultimately it is the complex interplay of personal choice, cultural, economic and political circumstance that will define who they are and what kind of adults they will become.
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So my so 6.5 mo DS hates anything pureed...we gave up on giving him anything with a spoon bec he screamed and cried...but almost as a joke we tried some tiny pieces of peeled grapes and his eyes (and mouth) lit up..so we kept giving him them so excited he like something going into his mouth...SO I guess he really is a BLS baby...this is all so new to us (my daughter loved the purees and the cereals)
So we want to know what we can experiment with him.
with his age (7 mo next week) what can he have and not have.
He has had so far:
-cantelope & honeydew (but had difficulty keeping this in his outh-kept falling out..I guess not mushy enough)
-cheerios (loves)
-baby puffs
-green beens
-cooked carrot (again lil diff here)
-the heel of an Italian bread (loved this)
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We know he cannot have (correct me if wrong)
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-any citrus
-sugar (personal choice for now)
any other suggestions..
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