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The pacifier holder clips can crack and a small part can break off which poses a choking hazard to small children.
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About 1.25 million in the U.S. and 150,000 in Canada
This recall involves the Playtex pacifier holder clips that attach a pacifier to items like clothing, diaper bags and strollers. It is a plastic clip with a figure and a "Playtex" copyright logo that slides up and down to adjust the clip, a ribbon and a clear plastic ring that stretches to fit the pacifier. The pacifier holder was sold in green with a monkey figure, pink with a flower and blue with a tow truck.
Playtex has received 99 reports of the holder cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier holders away from infants and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
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40 Years of Padres Baseball
Next year, the Padres will be celebrating their 40th anniversary. It's pretty amazing that they have been here for so long. There have been a lot of bad years of San Diego baseball, but there have also been a few great ones.
The Padres were a minor league team until they got accepted into the National League in 1968. They made their major league debut in 1969 at San Diego Stadium. In 1974, Ray Kroc bought the Padres, thus preventing them from moving to Washington D.C. In 1982, Tony Gwynn made his major league debut. In 1984, the Padres went to their first World Series, but fell 4 games to 1 against the Tigers. 1998 was very possibly the best year in Padres history. We had a ton of amazing players like Trevor Hoffman, Tony Gwynn, Kevin Brown, Sterling Hitchcock and Greg Vaughn. Trevor got 53 saves in 54 chances that year. WOW. We got to the World Series, but the Yankees swept us in 4. It was an amazing year.
In 2004, we moved to Petco Park. The young Padre Jake Peavy had 15 wins that year. In 2005, we won the NL West. Unfortunately, we got eliminated by the Cardinals in the first round. We also won the West in 2006, but again were foiled by the Cardinals. Cla Meredith, Adrian Gonzalez, and Chris Young had great years.
In 2007, we made it to a one-game playoff against the Rockies, which we lost in 13 innings. And '08 was bad.
The thing that sticks out the most about the Padres over the years is their inability to do well in the playoffs. We've made it to only two World Series and we've won 5 championships. The people of San Diego want a world championship. And I see it happening the near future. We will get our World Championship someday.
Meanwhile, it's going to be a fun celebration of 40 years of Padres baseball next year. I am very excited. The Padres haven't been that good, but we the people of San Diego have baseball. We have a beautiful ballpark. And sometime soon, we will have a world champion team.
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Any idea if the Padres will be using that 40th Anniversary logo on baseballs for '09? Just wondering.
I can't fight the ballhawk fever:)
Hi Kaybee
That's cool that the Padres will celebrate their 40th birthday! Any plans to bring back any of the guys from the first team who are still with us? It should be a great year – hopefully the team will rise to the occassion!
That's such a great logo. Gotta respect a team who is not afraid to feature a fat, balding, middle-aged priest as the face of their organization. Priceless.
Hope you have another Tony Gwynn somewhere in your farm system for the next 40 years. Not likely, but you can always hope. Tony Gwynn was one of a kind. An amazing hitter. I have a lot of respect for him. He was able to get the meat of the bat on the ball almost everytime, it was remarkable.
I had no idea it's been almost 40 years since the Padres became a major league team. San Diego's a great city and their fans deserve a winner. I've heard Petco is a fantastic ballpark and my husband and I are planning a drive down to see for ourselves!
Wow 40 years! That's so cool! It must be great that you're right there to experience it. Y'all definitely deserve a World Series in the near future, and I think it could happen soon. Good thing Kroc bought the Padres so they stayed in San Diego!

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Mirror, mirror on the wall, which of the new Snow White-themed movies will be the fairest of them all? When all is said and done, it's most likely that Walt Disney's animated classic "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" will remain as the film upon which all other Snow White movies will be judged.
But that at least hasn't stopped Hollywood from trying.
In a peculiar bit of timing, two Snow White movies will hit the big screen in as many months -- "Mirror Mirror," starring Lily Collins as Snow White and Julia Roberts as the Evil Queen this Friday; and "Snow White and the Huntsman" on June 1, starring new "Twilight" vamp Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth ("Thor") in the title roles, and Charlize Theron as the Evil Queen.
Of course, this isn't the first time movies with similar characters or themes have been released within close proximity of one another, and it likely won't be the last.
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No. 5: "Dante's Peak"/"Volcano"
Move over Mount St. Helens: 17 years after the stratovolcano's catastrophic eruption in 1980 in the Pacific Northwest, two movies about magma were the hot properties in Hollywood.
In a break between his first and second James Bond films, Pierce Brosnan starred in "Dante's Peak" as a vulcanologist (shouldn't that role have gone to Leonard Nimoy?) in a fictional small town in the Pacific Northwest threatened by a looming volcano.
"Volcano," on the other hand, starred Tommy Lee Jones, and the film went for the whole can of beans by brewing a volcano in downtown Los Angeles. The latter apparently impressed Time magazine so much that the DVD's review blurb declared, "You'll Have a Hell-Lava Time!" (Maybe the magazine was just giddy over the real-life promise of the tagline of the film: "The Coast is Toast").
In the end, "Dante's Peak" and "Volcano" at the very least averted financial disaster and became moderate hits at the worldwide box office.
No. 4: "Mission to Mars"/"Red Planet"
Fulfilling movie fans' apparent need to voyage to the outer reaches, Hollywood created a space race in 2000 with its sights set on Mars.
There's no question that both films -- ''Mission to Mars" and "Red Planet" -- had the makings of hits. They each boasted solid casts: Tim Robbins, Gary Sinise and Connie Nielsen ("Gladiator") starred in "Mission to Mars"; while "Red Planet's" crew included Val Kilmer, Simon Baker (in his pre-"Mentalist" days) and "Matrix" star Carrie-Anne Moss.
In the end, however, the film's similar themes (manned Mars missions gone awry) didn't compel audiences, and both films ended up in the, well, red.
"Mission to Mars" made $60 million domestically against a reported $100 million budget, while "Red Planet" scored only $17.4 million domestically against its reported $80 million budget. Talk about two ill-fated trajectories.
No. 3: "Capote"/"Infamous"
Based on legendary author Truman Capote's research while writing "In Cold Blood," the films "Capote" and "Infamous" are near mirror images of each other, despite coming nearly a year apart.
Although "Capote" and "Infamous" were released in 2005 and 2006, respectively, film fans mostly remember the earlier one because of Phillip Seymour Hoffman's Oscar-winning portrayal of the title character -- a writer strikes up a close relationship with Perry Smith (Clifton Collins Jr.), in prison for taking part in killing of Kansas farm family in 1957. Catherine Keener also starred as Harper Lee, Capote's research assistant who went on to pen the literary classic "To Kill a Mockingbird."
The basis of "Infamous" was virtually the same -- except Toby Jones starred as Capote, Sandra Bullock as Lee and future James Bond star Daniel Craig as Smith. Despite the film's impressive cast, the film suffered from an inevitable "been there, done that" stigma in Hollywood and only saw a limited release in theaters.
No. 2: "No Strings Attached"/"Friends with Benefits"
Hollywood apparently was ready for a sexual revolution in 2011, deciding that it was time for not one, but two romantic comedies exploring the unforeseen emotional difficulties of two friends having "benefits" with one another.
First out of the gate was "No Strings Attached," a title that played on a term that implied two good friends (Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher) could have a sexual relationship without the word "love" ever entering the equation. Up next was "Friends with Benefits," where two friends (this time Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake) also struck up a similar agreement.
While "No Strings Attached" was the bigger box office hit, "Friends with Benefits" will probably be remembered longer not for what happened on-screen, but off. While promoting the film, Kunis accepted a YouTube invitation from a solider to attend the Marine Corps Ball, and Timberlake followed suit with a similar invite.
Both made good on their promises and attended with the ceremonies with their dates -- as friends (and presumably the mention of benefits weren't brought up).
No. 1: "Armageddon"/"Deep Impact"
Nothing gets Earthlings buzzing more than news of a "near-miss" by a giant meteor, and filmmakers Mimi Leder and Michael Bay helped paranoid moviegoers confront those fears in 1998.
While the two films were different in tone -- "Deep Impact" was straight-up serious, while "Armageddon" sprinkled some comedy in with the action -- the films were fundamentally the same: the U.S. takes initiative to fly shuttles toward an Earth-bound massive meteor, land on it and detonate it into particles before it has a chance at impact.
The similar themes didn't detract each film with becoming a hit with moviegoers. Of course, booming special effects and memorable casts didn't hurt. Morgan Freeman starred as the U.S. president and Robert Duvall as a space shuttle commander in "Deep Impact"; while Bruce Willis was the leader of a bunch of roughneck oil drillers in "Armageddon."
And while Ben Affleck took a hit, critically, for his acting opposite Willis in the latter, he got to have the last laugh years later for striking gold as director of such films as "Gone Baby Gone" and "The Town" (thus preventing a career Armageddon).


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KARTAL GÖKTAN: Master, our Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ahmet Davutoğlu has announced from his Twitter account that Turkey has acted to supply shelter, food and medical necessities for the Turkmen people residing between Tal Afar and Sinjar. Women, elderly, children and the civilians who escaped from the armed conflicts in Tal Afar yesterday are now stuck between Tal Afar and Sinjar.
ADNAN OKTAR: They should return to Tal Afar; anything other than that is unacceptable. They should talk to those men and come to an agreement. "We will not interfere with you and you do not interfere with us either." And that is it. As far as I see, they are not that obstinate. Aberrancy would come about if conflicts are given way. Without causing any conflicts, if they say, "We are Muslims, Alhamdulillah, we are faithful, we have no problems with you, we will remain here," that would be all. "We would not harm you." After giving such a guarantee they would have no problem with you. But if they continue persecution despite of it, that would be another issue. In that case, may God forbid, no matter who the other party is the reaction would be different.
KARTAL GÖKTAN: Master, those in Tal Afar made an announcement stating that they will fight to the bitter end.
ADNAN OKTAR: Nothing would come about if you say this. Both of those parties are Muslims. They should say, "My friend, we are Muslims and you are Muslim as well. Let us be reasonable. You go on with your business. If you remain here keeping things normal, you do so." Saying "go on with your business" doesn't mean "chop people up and slaughter people"; it means "If you want to stay here, stay, but do not interfere in our business and we won't interfere in yours." And that would be it.
BÜLENT SEZGİN: Master, Arshad Salihi, Head of the Iraqi Turkmen Front stated the following in his interview; "Turkey should have stood closer to the Turkmen. It has stood at an equal distance to everybody, but we should have been better supported. Turkmen cannot exist a single day here without Turkey's moral support."
ADNAN OKTAR: Alright but Turkmen-Turkish, Kurdish-Turkmen, Arabian-Kurdish; they are all human. Kurdish ladies, Kurdish mothers of ours, are they not our people? Are not the Arab children our children as well? If we watch over only Turkish people and say, "Do whatever you like!" to others we would then be fascists; we are done with then. We would be losing our humane feelings, may God forbid. If we are to say, "Turkish people are our people, but what are Arab people to us? Do whatever you like to them, let them die," may God forbid, if we are to say, "What the Kurdish people do, does not concern me, they are Kurdish after all!" that would be a sign of our devastation. You would then have no place in this world or in the Hereafter, may God forbid. That would be a gruesome persecution; that has no other explanation. One party says, "My friend, we will not get into a conflict with you!" But despite of this, if the other party says, "I will fight!" that would not be a whole other issue. I mean to those innocent, civilians residing there with no claim of their own, if they say "I will hang you, I will kill you!" that would be unacceptable. Now let me explicitly state this, let me make a short summary for you; as far as I can see these young people are sincere, this ISIS lot, but they are uninformed; they have no knowledge of the Qur'an, they have no knowledge of Islam. They have a traditional, orthodox understanding of jihad. They say, "We are hanging them, we are cutting them off, we are making jihad!" that is their mentality. But if they could be educated they can be very reasonable people as far as I can see. That is because there is no reason for a single mind, for a single attitude. Actually the influence of ISIS there is about ten percent or so. Mostly there are tribes, etc., in that area There is no such solid domination of ISIS in that region. It is a crowd that is formed with new participants. In my opinion, they will go to Jordan as well. It appears that they will expand in a vast area but if they attempt to massacre an inoffensive innocent person or an inoffensive community, then the wrath of God would fall very harshly on them. They would not have anything to defend themselves with. At the moment they say that they are doing some things in line with their own mentality in an Orthodox belief system but then they would not have any explanation to make. It is not acceptable to touch an inoffensive person. If these people make peace with you and make an agreement with you, the command of Islam is explicit. The man makes an agreement with you. Agreements are made even with the idolaters of Mecca (back in the time of our Prophet (saas)) right? Muslims make agreements with the idolaters of Mecca and say "we will not make war with you so you won't make war with us either." That is explicitly stated in the Qur'an and none of these parties touch each other. But if they insistently go on saying "I want bloodshed," they would be drawing the Wrath of God upon themselves. They would not have any protection or any plenitude after that. Let me say this openly. The fact of the matter is, may God forbid, these Muslims are young but they are ignorant and uninformed. I mean if they were to be wiped off the face of this world, may God forbid, they would all be devastated. But- may God forbid- a Muslim massacre is terrifying. Why should something like that happen while it is possible to accomplish success with science and knowledge? Otherwise there is nothing to call the force of ISIS, there is no such thing. Technology would speak in that. May God forbid, they would raze them to ground; they would cut all their ways, scatter them about and turn the region into a hell. Therefore they should act fairly, reasonably and wisely. For instance, my first recommendation for them is to let these embassy officers go. There is no explanation for that; there is no sense in that. These people didn't even say anything to them. They did exactly as they were told. But there is no sense in keeping them any longer; they should let them go. And secondly, they should not touch inoffensive civilians, elderly people, etc. in Tal Afar or around, they should let them live there. If you want to be fair and just, you need to do this. For instance the massacre of those Shia soldiers is really a shame and a sin. Educate them if you like, gather them around you and speak to them, explain them. They are soldiers so they'd listen. If you have your own faith, if you have things to explain to them, talk to them. What is the sense in gathering them in trucks, putting them in piles and taking them away? Do they not perform their prayers? They do. Actually, they might not even be performing their prayers, what is it to you? Do they not say La ilaha Illa Allah Muhammad ar-Rasul Allah? They do? What right do you have to put them in piles? They are wretched, simple hearted people, how could they want something like that? But the fact is that Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) is the force that would stop that. Those who do not take the system of the Mahdi direfully started to look for it. The force of that terror will increase even further and people will be obliged to the system of the Mahdi. There will be a bloodbath. This is how our Prophet (saas) foretells, I am just communicating what he said, insha'Allah.
KARTAL GÖKTAN: Master, ISIS is actually complaining about the very harsh interventions al-Maliqi made up until today. There are about five thousand Sunni people in the Iraqi prisons including women right now. In the last two years about 1,000 Sunnis were killed. It has been said that these were not killed in bomb attacks or anything, but were arrested and executed by al-Maliqi in the region.
ADNAN OKTAR: Both al-Maliqi and the majority of leaders of the Middle East are vociferous, arrogant, supercilious and they all try to bring people into line with force and use a manner that don't care about the other parties. They have a rampageous expression on their faces. They are loveless and harsh, they hate people and people hate them. Their people are ignorant and they are ignorant as well. This is how the majority of them are. Consequently a spirit of hatred rules among them. Those wretched people are filling the prisons; there are no proper prosecutors, judges, lawyers etc. Go into those prisons and you'll see that the environment there is awful. People die there naturally in a very short period of time anyway. Why is there the need for all this horror? You are a Muslim, why do you fill those prisons with your own brothers? Making them go to prison for unbelievably silly reasons. That used to be the case in Turkey long ago. There used to be an awfully loveless environment. When three people gathered they were put into prison for being a gang. Of course, two witnesses, a prosecutor, a judge and a commissioner of police would seal the deal. Gathering people as they like and putting them all in jail. This was what happened at the time of the alleged Ergenekon Terror Organization. Of course, I am saying this about some of the incidents that took place previously.


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Medical marijuana as the new herbalism, part 1: Science versus the politics of weed in New York and beyond
A while ago, I wrote about how the Cleveland Clinic had recently opened a clinic that dispensed herbal medicine according to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practice. As regular readers of the SBM blog might expect, I was not particularly impressed or approving of this particular bit of infiltration of quackademic medicine into a major academic medical center, particularly given some of the amazingly pseudoscientific treatments espoused by the naturopath who was running the clinic. I also pointed out that, although herbalism is the most plausible (or perhaps I should say the least implausible) of modalities commonly associated with "complementary and alternative medicine" (CAM) or "integrative medicine", it still exhibits a number of problems, the biggest of which is what I like to call either the delivery problem or the bioavailability problem. In brief, herbs, when they work, are adulterated drugs. The active ingredient is usually a minor constituent, embedded in thousands of other constituents that make up herbs, and it's almost impossible to control lot-to-lot consistency with respect to content or active ingredients given how location, weather, soil conditions, rainfall, and many other factors can affect how the plants from which the medicines are extracted grow and therefore their chemical composition. To demonstrate the concept, I pointed out that it's much safer and more predictable to administer digoxin to a patient who needs its activity on the heart than it would be for the patient to chew on some foxglove leaves, given that the therapeutic window (the difference between the doses needed to produce therapeutic effects and the lowest dose that will cause significant toxicity) is narrow.
Which brings me to medical marijuana, a.k.a. medical cannabis.


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Trying different ideologiesJune 26,2013
John McClaughrys painful diatribe on climate change, titled Freedoms, made me fully realize how precious freedom of speech really is. There are limits however, when it comes to shouting fire erroneously in a crowded movie theater, and in my opinion, featuring speeches in a Klan rally. In Mr. McClaughrys case, I believe he comes fairly close to the limit. For example, by citing Dr. Roy Spencer, he has cited somebody who is defined as very controversial, has been referred to as someone who has propagated long wrong bunk since 1989, and has been quoted as follows: I view my job a little like a legislator, supported by the taxpayer, to protect the interests of the taxpayer and to minimize the role of government. Dr. John Christy has been Dr. Spencers collaborator since 1989, in conflict with 95 percent of eminent climatologists.
I find freedom has become a dog whistle for part of what can be called a logical syllogism of Mr. McClaughrys extreme view of American democracy. It goes like this: American democracy = unfettered freedom and liberty = religious capitalism = survival of the fittest. In the extreme, this belief can be encapsulated by the current usage of personhood, which would make both Charles Darwin and George Orwell wince. In right-wing jargon, personhood refers to both unborn fetuses and corporations, encompassing the waterfront of possible scenarios for The Hunger Games.
So who benefits from extreme survival of the fittest the wealthy and clever intellectuals come to mind, but more insidious is a group of people who in another context are known as sociopaths or psychopaths those diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Both groups are defined as lacking the capability for conscience, shame, guilt, regret, empathy, or a valid moral compass. Without these characteristics, you can do just about anything, creating a very unlevel playing field. There is a difference between the two: a sociopath doesnt care about the effect his/her actions has on others, and frequently shares a comorbid diagnosis with narcissism. A psychopath actually enjoys destroying lives, and is frequently associated with sadism.
Recently Bernie Sanders hosted the ambassador from Denmark who described a system and worldview diametrically opposed to our model of capitalism on steroids. Both systems have components of the other: in Denmark, capitalism works in harmony with the primary system of socialism. Socialism in the United States currently is used, but only as it applies to corporations, Wall Street, and the very rich.
Being real, the United States will never come close to having a system like Denmarks in my lifetime. There is a third way, which is unknown to most of the population, however, which is closely being looked at in Vermont. It involves the formation of a state bank, modeled after the successful prototype in North Dakota, hardly a bastion of left-wing radicalism, which has existed since 1918. Although it went through the usual trials and tribulations, it receives nearly unanimous acceptance and approval in North Dakota nowadays in that no other state escaped the worst of the Great Depression of the 1930s, and the recent Great Recession better than North Dakota.
Sen. Anthony Pollina introduced a bill in the latest legislative session, SB55, to look into the formation of a Vermont state bank more closely, and the effort is being spearheaded by Gwen Hallsmith. The academic backdrop for this is the excellent book by Ellen Brown, Web of Debt.
What is unknown to most people is that almost the entire money supply is created by the Federal Reserve (the Fed), and the largest multinational banks through loans the exception being metal coins comprising about 1/10000th of the money supply. Revenues and profit mainly consist of interest which is earned by the banks, hedge funds, and international bond holders.
The better way is for government to create or at least control the money supply, as is currently done in North Dakota, in a handful of other countries, and even was done in the United States at its inception, and during the Civil War. Before proceeding, it is necessary to clear up another misconception.
Although the Fed was created by the federal government, it is aligned much more closely by statute and reality to its client banks, rather than the federal government.
Aligning the Fed to the federal government more closely would be a first step in a national solution. On a local level, why the Bank of North Dakota has been so successful is that it aligns itself with the needs of the communities in North Dakota, and the associated community banks. The revenue and profits received in this system go back to the state and community banks, which are then committed to local needs such as infrastructure, energy, agriculture, health care, education, and small business assistance instead of profits for multinational banks, hedge funds, and international bond holders.
This is truly a system which everybody can love, except for the current predatory beneficiaries. It has been said that this could minimize and possibly even eventually eliminate the need for taxation, since revenues and profit would automatically funnel to government. While such a system is more than meets the eye with careful planning, diligent outreach and feedback to stakeholders, and precise execution it is a concept very doable, which could reap enormous benefits, not the least of which would be better harmony among groups with different ideologies.
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June 17, 2004
Bluefield State College
Board of Governors
June 17, 2004
Members Present: Mr. John Barnes, Mr. Michael Hanna, Mr. Daniel Frost, Mr. Jack Caffrey, Mr. Jeff Forlines, Ms. Ann Crowe, Dr. Louis Aikens, The Reverend Garry Moore, Mr. Norris Kantor
Members Absent: Dr. Frank Ball, Mr. Jack Stafford, Dr. Lyn Guy
Staff Present: Dr. Albert Walker, Mr. Jim Nelson, Mrs. Shelia Johnson, Dr. Tom Eaves, Dr. David Perkins, Dr. Felica Blanks, Dr. Tom Blevins, Dr. Raphael Heaggans, Dr. Mindy Maher, and Mrs. Vivian Sidote
Guest Present: Mr. Bob McCormick, Ms. Helen Harless, Ms. Ann Farr, Senator Jesse Guills, Lewisburg Mayor John Manchester
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Barnes asked for approval of the minutes of the May 20, 2004 meeting of the BSC Board of Governors. A motion was made and seconded (JCaffrey/DFrost) to approve minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Recognition of two Board Members
Two members, Mrs. Anne Crowe, and Mr. Mike Hanna, whose terms will end June 30, where recognized for their outstanding service as members of the Bluefield State College Board of Governors and Chairman Barnes presented each with a plaque and certificate of appreciation for their service while on the Board.
Greenbrier County Library Board of Trustees
Mr. McCormick indicated that $1.1 million has been committed to the Greenbrier County Library project and $33,000 for preconstruction has come from the public sector. He said project supporters have sought state revenues for the past four years but their efforts to date have been unproductive and as a result they hope to begin a capitol campaign in September with a focus on the private sector – local and national foundations, businesses, organizations and individuals. Their goal is to reach $1.5 million. He said the trustees favor a plan whereby they would receive the deed to the College property as a gift and feel that this would be a mutually beneficial situation. The library would enhance the cultural setting for the College and community, better serving both public and academic needs. He said the Greenbrier campus would have library access seven days a week instead of five days a week; would have ten modern computer stations, 10-50 laptop computers, spaces for reading rooms, and spacious student parking. Mr. McCormick said the Library Board asks for early consideration and action on this meaningful project and requested the Board's cooperation in this effort.
Senator Guills asked for the Board of Governors' support of this project. He said he looks at this project to serve not only Lewisburg, but Bluefield, as well. A promise has been made that the state would support the library in the form of Budget Digest funding. He said he was assured by the chair of the Senate Finance Committee that the money will be awarded. He said he is comfortable the money will be a substantial amount. He said the library will augment the development of a beautiful campus that will encompass an educational institution with a library, etc. He asked that Board to act favorably on this request from the Library Board.
Mr. John Manchester, Lewisburg Mayor, said the area that is being discussed is a beautiful piece of property overlooking the town of Lewisburg and urged the Board of Governors to act favorably on the Library Board's request.
Chairman Barnes opened the discussion to receive questions. Vice-chair Kantor indicated that sooner or later the College would need additional facilities and wanted to know the status of the State Highway Department building contiguous to the New River Community & Technical College/Greenbrier Valley campus. Dr. Perkins indicated that the Greenbrier County Commission has already voted to give that property to Bluefield State College at no cost. Dr. Perkins said they are waiting to prepare a deed and a copy of the survey. He said that, following the Board's approval, this matter would also have to be sent to the Higher Education Policy Commission for its approval.
Dr. Perkins indicated that his Board of Advisors voted to support this library project. Mr. Frost asked how, when NRC&TC becomes independently accredited, does BSC benefit from this initiative? Chairman Barnes said that he is for this project and also is also an advocate for education in this region. He said this library will support the educational development of students, not just current BSC or NRC&TC students, but the individuals could later enroll at NRC&TC and BSC. He said the library is opened to the public.
Mr. Barnes said the Board could not take action during the current meeting on the library but he proposed to give authority to Norris Kantor and Senator Guills to work out all of the legal aspects of this property (i.e. cost, deed, etc.) before a vote is taken on this matter. Mr. Barnes said he thought that the motion was to give approval of the project pending consideration of the legal issues related to property transfer. A motion was made and seconded (JCaffrey/LAikens) to implement Mr. Barnes' suggestion. There were three yes votes, three no votes and two abstentions and Mr. Barnes voted yes to break the tie in support of this project. Motion carried.
Mr. Jeff Forlines asked if he could receive material related to this initiative to learn more about this project because he felt that this was discussed before he became a member of the Board. It was suggested by Chairman Barnes to give Mr. Forlines a copy of all Board minutes of the last year.
Executive Session
A motion was made and seconded (NKantor/GMoore) for the Board to enter into executive session at 7:48 p.m. A motion was made and seconded to return to regular session at 8:55 p.m.
A motion was made and seconded (NKantor/DFrost) that with respect to salaries and financial matters, the Board approve annual salaries for Dr. Perkins at $106,000 and Dr. Walker at $140,000 and that Classified employees receive a 1 ½% increase in pay effective July 1,2004 and for all employees a lump sum payment to be made on December 1 with amount to be determined in a future executive session. Mrs. Shelia Johnson mentioned that the last day to submit a detailed budget to the state is July 1. After much discussion, it was decided to make the increase 1.6% effective August 1, 2004. Motion carried.
New River Community and Technical College Report
NRCTC Accreditation
Dr. Blanks indicated that accreditation preparation activities are proceeding on schedule.
Funding & Program Realignment
Mr. Barnes indicated that the Governor has directed that BSC and NRCTC come to an agreement regarding finances and realignment of degree programs. The Board had previoiusly decided to retain certain associate degree programs, as it was permitted to do under the provisions of HB2224. There were three programs in question - AS General Business; AS General Education; and AS Radiologic Technology. Discussions have taken place between Bluefield State College and New River Community & Technical College to transfer General Business and General Education to New River Community & Technical College. At the same time this transfer is tied to financial realignment of state appropriations between BSC and NRCGC. He said state appropriations were split in March 2004 as follows: of a total of $8.6 million in state funding, $3.2 million would go to BSC and $5.4 million would go NRCTC. The realignment of state appropriations based upon student enrollment at both institutions will be $5.4 for BSC and $3.2 for NRCTC. This includes the differential added for the high cost associate degree programs maintained at BSC, an amount of $772,000. Mr. Barnes said an additional item added to this agreement is that the tuition and fees for A.S. students at BSC will be the same as for B.S. students at BSC. After further discussions, a motion was made and seconded (LAikens/JCaffrey) to approve this agreement. Motion carried.
Policies approved by NRCTC Board of Advisors
Dr. Perkins indicated that Policies C.100 through C.1000 were approved for Bluefield State College and he requested that the same policies be approved for NRCTC with the only changes involving name of institution, etc. A motion was made and seconded (NKantor/MHanna) to approve all policies. Motion carried.
Dr Perkins said that Policy 21, 23, & 28 were not ready for approval and would be submitted at the next meeting.
Financial and Administrative Affairs Report
Policy 19 - Academic Freedom, Professional Responsibility, Promotion and Tenure
Additional information is needed prior to presentation of this policy to the Board, and this policy will be submitted at the next Board meeting.
Contracted Service Agreement for BSC & NRCTC
Shelia Johnson indicated that the proposed agreement has been submitted to the state budget office. She said the agreement involves a very complicated process. She said this agreement would have to be approved by the BSC Board of Governors and by the WV Community & Technical College Council but she noted that the deadline is prior to the next meeting date of the Board. Shelia also stressed that even after the Board approves this report it is subject to change. Mr. Barnes indicated that the Board would take necessary action to get this approved.
GASB Report
Ms. Johnson reviewed the GASB report, which audits the financial statement of the Institution. There was discussion concerning this report.
Summary of Potential Projects for Bond Funding
Ms. Johnson distributed a two-page document showing a list of bonding projects approved. Bluefield State College had two items approved 1) Phase II, ADA Access & Parking Improvement for $750,000, and 2) Nicholas County Center - Purchase or lease of property $1,335,000.
Dr. Perkins said that his share of Perkins funds will increase to more than $80,000.
Academic and Student Affairs Report
Center for Applied Research and Technology
Dr. Eaves indicated that he presented the Center for Applied Research and Technology proposal at the last meeting. A motion was made and seconded (JForlines/JCaffrey) to approve the Center for Applied Research and Technology by-laws. Motion carried.
Baccalaureate Academic Initiatives
Dr. Eaves distributed to Board members a document listing the College's baccalaureate academic initiatives to show what has been accomplished during the previous year.
Enrollment Management
Mr. Ralph Patsel distributed a report of detailing the College's enrollment in the absence He said the College continues to show an increase in enrollment over year-ago, same date, figures
President's Report
Dr. Walker gave a Powerpoint presentation of the different activities taking place at the College since the last Board meeting.
Meeting Date
The next meeting of the Board of Governors is July 15, 2004
A motion was made and seconded (LAikens/NKantor) to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 p.m
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On Tuesday night, the Longhorns traveled to Dilley and defeated the Wolves by a score of 10-0. Tyler Townsend and Alex Suniga combined on a one hitter. Tyler pitched 4-0 scoreless innings. He struck out six and did not give up a hit. Alex pitched one scoreless inning and struck out two.
Leading the way offensively, Jeffrey Hardwick was 3-4 with three RBI's. Trae Smith was 2-2 with a triple. Lucas Barcak 2-3 with a double. He also scored two runs. Andrew Katzfey was 2-3 with a double. Derek Cantu, Seth Pipkin, Caleb Montgomery each had RBI singles for the Longhorns. Pipkin had an RBI double.
On Friday night the Longhorns hosted the district leading Poth Pirates. The Longhorns had revenge on their mind. The Longhorns whipped the Pirates by a score of 8-2. Townsend pitched a complete game. Tyler struck out eleven Pirates and gave up only five hits. With the win, Tyler improved his pitching record to 10-1. Tyler pitched a great game. Colton Guerrero, Cantu, Hardwick and Katzfey all had multi-hit games. Guerrero and Brady Jones each had a double. Chris Ruiz also had a single.
The Longhorns pounded out eleven hits. It was a great way to finish the district schedule. The entire team played well. Congratulations on a great season and best of luck in the playoffs.


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The Republic of Indonesia is an archipelago of comprised of approximately 13,000 islands that stretch from mainland Southeast Asia to Papua New Guinea. The country's far flung geography and many islands have historically ensured the development of incredible diversity among its peoples. Many larger islands served as waypoints for Indian, Arab, and Chinese traders dating back to at least the 7th centuries, and in these areas, cross-cultural influences remain strong. However, many, less accessible societies have also developed independently from external influence. Thus, today, Indonesia is home to over seven-hundred living languages and an equally pronounced degree of cultural diversity.
Current Indo PCV's serve on Java, Indonesia's economic and political center. In terms of area, Java's 128,000 kilometers squared is comparable Florida. However, the island's advanced agriculturalism and rich, volcanic soils support an astonishing population of over 135 million, or approximately 58% of the country's total population. Volunteers serving in Java are also able to witness and take part in an important period of national identification for both the country and its people. For although Indonesia is home to the world's largest Muslim population, the vast majority of its people are committed to the tolerance and openness exemplified by "Pancasila," the nation's philosophical foundation, which calls for social justice, religious pluralism, just government, and democratic rule. And as Indonesia continues to embrace and develop its recently reformed democracy (1998), the country has the potential to stand as a powerful political example both within Southeast Asia and beyond.
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Peace Corps History in Indonesia
Forty-five physical education Volunteers served in Indonesia from 1963-1964 working with Indonesians in advancing their sports programs. The program was brought to a close in 1965 as a result of political upheaval and concerns for the safety and security of the Volunteers.
In October 2006, the Government of Indonesia invited Peace Corps to send an assessment team to Indonesia for the purpose of reestablishing a program. A full assessment was completed in February 2007 and was followed up with a safety and security assessment in the fall of that year. The respective Governments signed a new agreement regarding the establishment of a Peace Corps program in December 2009.
Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyle
All volunteers live with host families. Living with host families can initially be challenging however your host families will be integral in exposing and helping you better understand Indonesian culture, customs, and most importantly with community integration.
Peace Corps Staff, in collaboration with the selected school will find living arrangements that meet Peace Corps standards. Prior to site placements, there will be a brief interview in which you can discuss specific requests about your arrangements. All volunteers will live in homes with running water and electricity. You'll be provided with a bed, desk, and dresser. You will be given a small readjustment allowance to purchase any additional items you may need to make your new living situation more comfortable, including money for a bicycle.
Most volunteers will have access small family-operated shops that sell basic amenities, markets, post offices, internet cafes, and some form of public transportation (though that doesn't mean it's consistent).
In the home, it is most common that your host family will provide meals. Most Indonesian homes do not have laundry machines. Laundry will usually be hand-washed by the volunteer, however there are places in most neighborhoods that offer laundry services. As for bathrooms, most volunteers will be using squat toilets and taking bucket baths at least twice per day.
Volunteer Lifestyle
PCVs receive a comfortable monthly living stipend provided by Peace Corps. With this, a Volunteer pays their host family for their room, electricity, and water, as well as 3 meals a day (although this is optional).
It is possible for most PCVs to have internet in their homes, however most schools have WiFi. If a Volunteer's school does not have WiFi, warnets (Internet Cafes) are very common in Indonesia and cheap.
Generally most PCVs will come to find that they are living quite well with what they are given.
Pre-Service Training
Pre-Service Training is an intense 10 week program that prepares volunteers to be successful in their final post. Indonesia's PST consists of cross-cultural, language, TEFL, medical, and safety & security training. Because PC Indo is set up to be a Community Based Training program, trainees live in small villages and receive a large amount of training there. Trainees live with a host family in order to gain access to the language and community quickly and more fully. During PST, trainees are also required to teach at a practicum school (2 weeks) to learn about how Indonesian schools and classes are run. PST for the ID4-ID7 groups has been in the city of Batu, East Java.
Healthcare & Safety
Peace Corps provides all PCVs with adequate healthcare during training and throughout service. Upon arrival in Indonesia, the Peace Corps Medical Officer will equip you with a medical kit (a list will be posted soon) that can be refilled with anything you need at any time. There is no need to bring basic medicine from the States.
During training and throughout service you will participate in a number of detailed medical and safety sessions that will prepare you a variety of situations. Malaria and Dengue are endemic to Indonesia, and Volunteers will learn how to best prepare and guard against these. Volunteers are required to take a malaria prophylaxis throughout their entire service. Other commons illnesses are diarrhea and infections. Overall, many Volunteers do not have major health issues during their service in Indonesia.
If you have any concerns, you are encouraged to contact the Medical Officer, who remains on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Cultural and Work-Related Challenges
Diversity of site placements and Volunteers' personalities guarantees that each PCV has a unique, in-country experience. That said, both staff and Volunteers respect each trainee's right to "figure out" Indonesia for him or herself, to write his or her own story. The list of "cultural and occupational challenges" included here, then, has been simplified. Its contents target only some of the broadest obstacles we face as Indonesian PCVs.
Cultural Challenges
- "Jam Karet" ("Rubber Time")
- Conservative dress expectations both in and outside of school
- Lack of privacy
- Lack of independence sufficient to perform everyday chores and activities (more so for women)
- Food variety
Work-Related Challenges
- Frequent, unexpected class cancellations
- Teaching counterparts unaccustomed to participatory learning techniques
- Poorly written textbooks
- Large, multilevel classes
- High expectations from administrators and counterparts
- Limited access to teaching resources (photocopiers, basic supplies, etc.)
- Motivation from Counterparts
Packing List
Advice (will expand in the coming months!): Pack minimally. Don't be too surprised as you will be able to find most things you need in Surabaya. If you need items from a special brand or company, you may have a little trouble but getting items shipped over is not too difficult, though fairly expensive. It is suggested that you buy high quality and durable items in the States as foreign brands can be more expensive overseas.
Before you purchase some major items, be sure to check out discounts that are offered to Peace Corps Volunteers, this can save you a lot of money!
Keep in mind, you have an 80lb weight limit and you will be charged at the airport if you exceed this.
Clothes: Many of you, male and female, will be given a uniform by your school. Knowing this may reduce the amount of "teaching" clothes you feel you need to bring.
- Tailoring is very cheap here, so don't be afraid to pack lightly for service and plan on having some things made once you arrive.
- Indonesian teachers dress very well; don't expect to wear t-shirt, jeans, and flip-flops to school.
- Higher-quality clothes which can withstand two years of hand-washing are preferred. You'll also appreciate clothes made of lightweight and/or fast-drying cloth.
- You can find most clothing you need here, though average (or above) sized Americans may have difficulty and will need to get things made, especially shoes.
- Leather bags or jackets may mold quickly here. It's true.
- Female volunteers comment that women shouldn't bother bringing anything low cut as you're unlikely to wear it within your communities.
Peace Corps Indonesia New & Other Useful Links
Current events relating to Peace Corps are also available by country of service or your home state
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Update, 12:30 PM – Gelb reports the contract includes a club option for 2017.
Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal is reporting that Carlos Ruiz will re-sign with the Phillies. Matt Gelb is reporting it is a three-year deal worth $26 million. The deal will keep Chooch in red pinstripes through age 37. Ruiz was among the most productive catchers in baseball over the last three seasons, hitting .293/.365/.432 including an All-Star 2012 campaign. Chooch's 9.5 fWAR since 2011 was the highest among any available free agent catcher, including Brian McCann.
The move comes as a relief to fans who have seen familiar piece after familiar piece of the 2008 squad leave or be replaced. Since 2008, Chooch has continued to grow as a player, going from a triple-slash line of .219/.320/.300 in 2008 to a .288/.371/.434 line since.
We will have more details to follow as they become available.
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I like Ruiz, but this is just an awful contract. What a waste of resources.
I concur
Didn't I read that they wanted to limit him to approx 100 games behind the plate? … Three years for a catcher that you want to start limiting starts .. I just wish they had an actual plan in place – it seems like the past two offseasons are filled with random signings.
I would have been fine with a 2yr deal at around $7.5M a season. But a 3yr deal for $25.5M with an option for a 4th year is crazy. Chooch will be 35 before pitchers and catchers report in Feb and he is now signed up until he is 38, potentially 39. How does that make sense? Ruben is clearly in win now mode and I expect to see some more mind boggling moves before the season starts.
How can they win now if they don't have the talent? This blocks minor league prospects (or lack thereof) that they need to develop. They might as well trade C-level minor leaguers for veterans. Amaro is burying this organization. At least Ed Wade had talent in the Minors. This infuriates me. 3/4 years at that AAV? You've got to be kidding.
O it gets worse Salisbury just reported that if he starts 125 games behind the plate he gets a 500k bonus. I am with you there, after seeing this I almost wish they would have signed A.J. just because the deal would have been cheaper and Rupp would have gotten more opportunities.
Alex M.,
I agree that a 2 year deal would have made sense. They should have held the line at 2 years or let him walk. However, I think you are a bit confused about Chooch's age. This deal is for his age 35, 36 and 37 seasons. The option year is for his age 38 season. His age 39 season is not covered in this deal. You're just going to have to wait for RAJ to sign him to that one.
who really cares the guy will be 35 in January and should not be getting a deal that could pay him 4 more years.
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Not to kill the joke, but the 2013 Phillies were younger than the 2008 team.
Average age of batters, 2008-2013: 30.1, 31.3, 31.8, 31.4, 31.1, 30.0
Average age of pitchers 2008-2013: 30.6, 31.2, 31.1, 29.2, 29.1, 28.7
Those aren't calculated by just adding up ages and dividing by the number of players. Instead they're weighted by each player's plate appearances and innings pitched.
Of course, that doesn't really matter when the younger players are not talented.
Exactly right — the Phillies have a talent problem, much more so than an age problem.
David Ortiz had his highest RBI total in 6 years (103)
He just turned 38.
Ortiz even stole 4 bases (a career record) which put him just 1 stolen base behind Mayberry this year.
How many young Phillies position players had better seasons than the once written off Chase Utley?
How many of the team's young pitchers out-performed 35-year-old Cliff Lee this year – or even 32-year-old Papelbon?
I'm not mentioning these points to justify the 3-year, 26 million to Ruiz – just suggesting that disappointing performances transcend player's ages. Of course, a bad team carrying a high payroll also suggests poor decision-making in the front office. Therefore, questioning the consideration put behind the Ruiz deal, becomes automatic. Statistically, it seems a risky a move as did the Byrd signing which (IMO) has all the earmarks of Demon Young, redux. Yes, decent catchers are in thin supply but the team already finished in 4th place with Ruiz wearing a Phillies uniform. If Ruben is planning to win now he's not going to do it with the same horses nor other team's nags.
Wow really??? I don't know who engineered this contract, but they should consider another career path… 3 years and 26 million with a 4th year option… Come on, the mystery 2 year 20 million offer really screwed us on this one…
If this were my team and my money i would be a little pissed right now…
O I think that 2yr/$20M offer was legit, and it came from the Red Sox (who were reportedly in it till he re-signed). That offer likely forced Ruben to give Chooch a 3rd year. I thought he was not going to give Ruiz a 3 yr deal and now its almost a 4 year deal.
I don't know who engineered it, but if I had to guess, I'd go with the guy who (a) gave Raul Ibanez 3 years in a market in which every other corner OF got 2 years, (b) gave then 46 year-old Jamie Moyer 2 years and (c) gave Papelbon 4 years plus a vesting option in a market where every other reliever was getting 3 years or less.
Good player, but too big of a contract. I think 2 years/$20M was borderline high. Word out of Boston was they were offering 2/$15M.
You gotta be kidding me. I didn't have a huge problem with the Byrd signing b/c I think someone else was gonna give him 2 years (although prob not at $8 mill AAV). But this is crazy. Nobody else was gonna give 3 years. Colorado dropped out at 2 years/15 mill. Chalk this up as another head scratcher, Ibanez, Howard, Rollins, Papelbon. Amaro has no patience. He has to be gone after this year !!!
Relief to who? This contract is absolutely horrific. There is no other way to put it. Worse than the Ibanez contract. You just don't sign 35-6 year old catchers to three year deals. I hope this contract is EXTREMELY incentive laden. I would have just assumed go with a journeyman catcher than pay this kinda money. Of the humanity.
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O the contract has incentives…he can earn an extra 500k in addition to the AAV of $8.5M if he starts 125 games. Ruben is the most inpatient SOB I have ever seen. I can live with the Byrd deal since other players are going to get double his AAV. But the contract Ruiz got is closer to what some were saying Salty would get (closer to 3/$33M). We are paying for his defense which is great as long as he is not injured which he has proved is no longer a certainty.
What makes me even more upset is that in 2 years Ryan Howard's contract will be gone, Pap will be gone, Lee's contract will be expiring, Utley may have moved on or still be around if he is healthy, Rollins and Adams will be gone in 2015, Marlon Byrd's contract will also be expiring then. So basically after 2016 we can start a full on rebuild around Hamels, Gonzalez, Brown and other prospects. But now we are going to have a 37 year old catcher as well. 2 years would have made sense because then he would have been cleared in '16, if this group of vets cannot win between now and then it is time to start over anyway. Ugh Ruben needs to be fired…..plus he still has not found a pitching coach.
Howard's contract, like Ruiz's runs through 2016. Only Hamels is signed for 2017.
I like Chooch and wanted him back though i agree with Keith. 2/20 was borderline high…3 years with a 4th option is borderline insane..
I guess I'll be the first to chime in that given the other options, including Rupp and Kratz, I'm glad Ruiz is coming back for ages 35-37. I don't care about the 4th year club option — if it's picked up at $4.5 M, then he must have had a good enough 3rd year.
So if there are no other great options, just throw $26 million out the window?
Of course not. But what's the impact of this allegedly crime? Would 2/20 be more palatable even though it eats up an additional $1.3 M per year of AAV in 2014-15? There are big contracts coming off by 2016 (Paps, Lee), so the 8.7 for that year doesn't concern me too much then. I think this contract will look like a bargain at best, or comparable at worst, when the other FA catchers get signed.
I generally agree although I would have preferred $20M / 2 with a $6M option for 2015 to $26M / 3.
The other free agent catchers aren't all that spectacular, except possibly McCann (and even that's debatable) and some of them are just about as old, some can't hit lefties, and at least one will be getting more years/money. Phils prospects aren't very close. Joseph may wind up at a different position due to concussion issues and Rupp projects as a backup. While the years seem at first to be excessive, I'm thinking those years at that salary might not be the sunk cost everyone seems to think.
What is wrong with you people. Two year, three year, four year what does it matter for 26 million if he starts 100 games to some ball players its not the money. it is the love he has for the game of baseball. Its his contract not yours
This is a great deal. Tequila for everyone!
"The Philadelphia Phillies have made the first two notable signings of the offseason, and this latest one is even worse than the first. Giving Marlon Byrd a little more than he was worth was bad, but giving Carlos Ruiz, a 34-year-old catcher with platoon problems who's coming off a PED suspension a three-year deal is absolute lunacy.
The deal, with an average annual value of $8.67 million, covers Ruiz's age-35-through-37 seasons, and it's not like his age-34 season was such a rousing success. Right-handed pitchers blew him up in 2013 (.257/.301/.335 line against), and he didn't hit any kind of velocity as his bat had clearly started to slow. He still can do damage against left-handers and is an adequate defender, blocking pitches well and nailing about a quarter of opposing runners, but taking value away with poor pitch framing.
Just 70 catchers have reached 400 plate appearances in a season in which they were 34 or older, and a third of them were worth 1 WAR or less — and that doesn't even consider catchers who performed so badly they lost their jobs midyear."
"The Phillies…are creating a bigger mess for themselves for 2014 and beyond, and if next season leads to a GM change, it's going to be a long road back for Amaro's successor."
As an instant antidote to Keith Law babble I give you: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/phillies-re-sign-carlos-ruiz-dont-mock-just-yet/
I tend to lean towards Law's assessment. I'm not on board with Mr. Amaro's winter plan so far. I can't wait for the announcement that Halladay's been signed to a three year deal (with the obligatory RAJ fourth year option).
I agree with Schmenk. Who cares about the option year. It will only kick in if year 3 is good enough for it to.
Also, and maybe I'm crazy…but I'd rather have Chooch for 3 years at 35-37 than a WAY overrated but younger Salty for potentially 5 years.
I'll take that shot of tequila now, Padre Ruiz!
Here here Chuck. I'm with you and Schmenk. Chooch is a late bloomer hopefully as you guys said, the last year doesn't matter. If he gets it that means he did good.
I personally think it is an excellent signing! He was in much demand elsewhere (because of the fact that he really knows how to handle pitchers, he is an above average batter, and he is seems to be well liked and respected by his peers) (in spite of the suspension, which hopefully will never be an issue again!).
I don't exactly think 35 qualifies as a Senior Citizen! Personally, I wouldn't care if he was 55, if he could get the job done!
On another subject, I think the Phillies should fill up their coaching staff before signing any more free agents, so that they can give their input. Especially a Pitching Coach, who should have some input as to who the team pursues. Just my opinion.
I am not one that thinks that Ruben can do nothing right. If you check around to the various team's websites, you will find similar feelings about every team's GM, I am sure! It has to be a thankless job.
Ruiz is pretty durable. To platoon him systematically doesn't reflect what he could be doing consistently imo. I feel for as good as he became hitting, he was underpaid since 2011. Sandberg got him going with his plate approach discipline preaching like he did Rollins. I'm trying my best to be positive lol i hope iI'mnot in denial.
Ruiz was suspended for adderall because he didn't tell the mlb he was taking it, now they know and he's now allowed to take it. No PEDs.
Yeah, Chooch was stupid for not disclosing it but Adderall is hardly the drug that some people are making it out to be. Much ado about nothing. Let's just move on already.
Yeah i agree, I'm sick of people saying it was PEDs though. It's not hard to find the information. They're not PEDs.
""It masks fatigue, masks pain, increases arousal — like being in The Zone," begins Wadler, currently an associate professor of medicine at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, in a phone interview.
"It increases alertness, aggressiveness, attention and concentration. It improves reaction time, especially when fatigued. Some think it enhances hand-eye coordination. Some believe it increases the mental aspects of performance."
That's not to mention possible increases in acceleration, speed, strength and power that accrue to Adderall users. It's no wonder that Wadler calls Adderall "one of the quintessential performance-enhancing drugs. There's no question it's a performance-enhancing drug."
Ruiz has been on it though this year and didn't produce until Sandberg came in. Also none of that is certain, the wording itself speaks loudly. In people with "ADD" it increases concentration and calms them, opposite of not being on it. And people who don't have ADD it acts like speed. I have ADD and personally learned how to control it but he has a tough job.
Relief to fans? Not for 3 years…I can't wait for Metamucil sponsored Fireworks Night.
I think the third year was to bring down the AAV. Which really is not a bad idea. I live in RedSox territory and from what I was hearing the 2/20 was the contract Boston was offering. So instead of 2/20 you give another year and less per year. And thus option is a team option so it really does not matter and if he is playing well enough and or the team is doing well enough to play 120 games it will be worth the bonus. And if you can find a legitimate back up for 2-3 million per you are only paying 11-12 million in catchers. And IMO the catching prospects are still 1-3 years away and if one if proves they can play n the majors they will still be cheap and can Learn from chooch in the last 2 years. I know he is not as good offensively but how much did Pudge Rodregeiz get as. Back up limited time catcher and still produced
Why is $26M for 3 years better than $20M for 2? Assuming that Chooch will decline like most 35 year old catchers who have played this game before him and that he may significantly decline in his age 37 season, I would rather pay a little more in years 1 and 2 and be done with the player than get a small break in years 1 and 2 and potentially pay $8.67M for little or no value in year 3.
I hate to say this, I always try to comment here with a solid opinion, but I'm on the fence this time.
I can't decide.
The numbers, if they are true, look bad, real bad.
But it's Chooch- the guy that played way over his head for years on a bum salary compared to catchers of close to equal value.
In 2012 when Chooch held the club together practically- he made (I think) 3.7m, and Joe Mauer made 23m, McCann 11m, Yadi- 7m- Was Mauer 20m better than Ruiz? Forget the money, was he better at all? Not according to my eyes, or hard numbers.
A list of guys that made more than Ruiz in 2012-
John Buck
Russell Martin
AJ Pierzynski
Kurt Suzuki
Geovany Soto
Miguel Olivo
Rod friggin Barajas?
Why, you may ask, did I use 2012? Because he was our best hitter, in the most important defensive position that year. And our most important player the year before, and maybe even the two years before that as well.
I get that the move makes absolutely no sense on so many levels, but I also feel Chooch is deserving of his just due. I really can't decide on this one.
I see what your saying with Chooch and I would agree with you completely if this was a 2yr deal w/ an option for a 3rd. But the fact that Ruben guaranteed a 3rd year is nuts IMO. In 2016 we have a bunch of contracts that will come off the books so instead of adding another one he wanted to make sure we had a 37 year old catcher in 2017. That is my problem this team is set up to have a major rebuild in 2016 if things do not improve and Amaro just made it more difficult and likely blocked prospects like Rupp, Joseph and potentially Knapp(who I think could move fast if he gets his stuff together).
Alex M.,
Chooch is only guaranteed money for 2014, 2015 and 2016. In 2017, the team has the option to pay him $4.5M to play in Philly or pay him $0.5M to play elsewhere. The team has a lot of money coming off the books in 2016 as Hamels is the only one who is signed for 2017.
It might also be nuts if the Phils only offered a third year option and another team gave him that same option and beat the Phils out with an extra million for the two years. Then Amaro might be stuck overpaying for McCann, who'll likely end up a DH (and whose contract would most certainly block all the catching prospects for even longer than Ruiz's three years) or Saltalamacchia, who can't hit lefties; beat out a team for Pierzynski, who's actually older than Ruiz; or wind up with a guy or m,aybe two guys who can't hit anybody.
Knapp is at least a year and probably two years away. Joseph will likely NOT continue at the catchers position because of concussion issues and Rupp is a backup who will only be blocked by Eric Kratz.
It's not a bad deal. Thought it'd be slightly cheaper, but that third year won't hamstring us at all… so no need to make a huge fuss about it.
Chooch is making up for being UNDERPAID all those years. Good for him, good for the fans, good for the Phils. We need a catcher that can call games.
Good job by the Ruiz camp for plying the free agent game (or so it seems) to the hilt, and getting about as maximum a contract as can be.I haven't seen details as to any sort of no trade provision, but that would add dollars to the player's value.
From the club standpoint, it's tough to evaluate it. You alwqays guess as to what future fair value will be, and 26 mil for the catcher might be a little high, but not a lot. And, what's done is done, but I can see where this maybe makes up for some past underpayment, if you're looking to justify it, even if you don't see the necessity of making up for past shortcomings. Plus, this is a poor way to approach business, or at least not a good one, but with the would be TV money that's at least coming, how much being YTBD, 9 mil might fit right in as less strain economically.
I didn't quite expect Chooch to get a 3rd year, but since he did, at least the Phils maintained some control by maintaining a club option for the 4th year. Attainable 4th year goals would have crossed the line. Plus, get into years 2 and 3 especially, and Chooch seems like a built in coach/tutor for whoever might emerge (if anyone) from the young catching crop.
A final way to look at it is that if Marlon Byrd is "worth" 8 mil, Chooch at 9 is in line.
I'm glad this got done. It'd be nice to get 2 solid years out of Chooch, solid defined as you feel the whole 3 year deal was worth it for the minimum 2 solid years.
MiniMart, Byrd and Ruiz…… Amaro strikes again!
I thought Stanford grads were supposed to be exceptionally bright. Does anyone know whether Ruben ever suffered a concussion? I'm searching for a medical reason that would explain these moves and Rube's poor judgment.
He is clearly out of his mind!
The Amaro solution to an aging roster and bloated payroll is spending over $50 million on two players with a combined age over 70.
There goes a knee and our 35 yr old catcher plays 50 games over the next 3 yrs.. Not real smart Amaro ..
I have heard Steve Carlton is rested and looking to make a come back. How about Mike Schmidt? Greg Luzinski supposedly is in playing shape. These free agents could be signed for much less than Ruiz. Ruiz is past his prime. I would have signed him for one year at $9 million or $10 million. Deal does not make sense.
DavidE, why one year $9 mil? Why not one year $1 mil, since that's just as likely to be accepted?
Just curious — which catcher would you want to sign, and why would that be better than Ruiz?
Exactly right. It is always a question of alternatives. There clearly was a Strong market for Chooch (and for a Reason!). While i Would have preferred a 2 Year contract with a Little higher AAv this Deal is Not Out of the line.
As a Long as the Phillies Keep Handing Out These Type of contracts we will be Fine behause of our High Payroll. The Howard Or Paps Type of contracts are the Problem.
The answer to which alternative depends upon what else the team is planning this off-season and what budget constraints they are imposing. If they are planning on 2014's payroll that is close to 2013's payroll, one alternative would be to go short-term and cheap at C – trade for Ryan Hanigan or sign Dioner Navarro or AJ Pierzynski – and allocate the savings to another position (e.g. starting pitcher). An argument could be made that Hanigan + better SP > Chooch + lesser SP.
hk, assuming there was a trade Cincinnati would be interested in, that would be:
Hanigan + better SP
Chooch + lesser SP + players not traded for Hanigan
Even accepting the idea that signing Chooch means they have to get a "lesser SP", I don't see a clearly better option. And Hanigan is 33.
1. I don't accept the notion that the Chooch signing means they have to go cheap to fill other positions. That's why I prefaced my suggestion with it depends upon the rest of the off-season. However, if they do go cheap and sign a 2014 version of John Lannan, the Hanigan + better SP vs. Chooch + worse SP conversation can be had.
2. Yes, Hanigan will be 33 next season. He's also projected to make ~$2.3M in arbitration if Cincy, who now have their 2 C's for next season, even tenders him an offer. I don't know what it would take to trade for him. If they wanted too much, signing Navarro or Pierzynski would have become short-term, cheaper alternatives.
Having stated these alternatives, I'll also reiterate that I'm in favor of them re-signing Chooch and I think he'll earn his $26M. However, since I don't expect the team to get close to the luxury tax limit, I would have rather seen them guarantee 2 years instead of 3, even if it meant doing so at a higher AAV.
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At today's Ruiz signing, RAJ, Jr. was apparently asked if he could provide a quote that would inspire competition for Alex Rodriguez to have competition for The Week's Most Incredible quote….
The GM aimed to please…
Ruben on aging core: "Yes, they are older. But they're very good."
Perhaps Rube feels like the swamp land in Florida is very good, too.
Yeah, only 1 of 4 was very good in 2013. 2 of 4 were very good in 2012 (plus Utley, but only when he played). They all *could* be very good in 2014, I just wouldn't bet on that.


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