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Earlier this summer, WBGO launched NPR's first concert series of live jazz webcasts, "Live at the Village Vanguard," which offers monthly shows from the legendary New York City venue. Next weekend, August 9 and 10, WBGO and NPR Music are teaming up to live webcast main stage acts from the JVC Jazz Festival Newport. On the bill are legendary pianist Herbie Hancock; producer, performer and Jazz Festival founder George Wein; guitarist Howard Alden; along with rising jazz stars Esperanza Spalding and Guillermo Klein y Los Guachos. I'll be your host. Should be fun.
Check out one of my favorite performances captured at Newport.
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I interviewed composer Guillermo Klein this weekend. Listen to it here, and enjoy the raw materials. Don't forget to tune in to the show Wednesday night at 9pm. We'll be live at the Village Vanguard with Guillermo Klein Y Los Guachos. Their newest release, Filtros, hits the streets on Tuesday. Stay tuned for a Song of the Day feature on NPR Music.
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WBGO/Jazz88.3FM in Newark, NJ and NPR Music will webcast and broadcast a concert series from the legendary New York City jazz club, The Village Vanguard. The Live at The Village Vanguard series begins next week and will offer monthly concerts for live, free streaming at WBGO.org. Concerts in the series will also be broadcast live NPR Music at www.NPR.org/music.
The Village Vanguard is arguably the Mecca of jazz performance venues. Well into its seventh decade, the Vanguard is revered around the world for its rich history, its continued commitment to jazz, and its near-perfect acoustics. Next spring, WBGO/Jazz 88.3 FM celebrates its 30th anniversary as the premiere jazz broadcaster in the country. Last fall, National Public Radio (NPR) launched the highly anticipated NPR Music site - a free, comprehensive music discovery destination, featuring content from NPR and 12 NPR Member public radio stations, which include WBGO. Now, this trio of music producers and presenters have come together to create a jazz experience that melds new media, technology, and of course - jazz.
Live at the Village Vanguard is a newly launched monthly series from WBGO, The Village Vanguard and NPR that presents jazz programming in a completely fresh way, using multi-platform media to heighten the jazz experience. "WBGO is a public media institution. We are natural communicators, and our mission is jazz. Social media platforms give us the opportunity to build on our foundation, to find and create new fans, and to reach out to people with a real-time connection to music made in the moment," says WBGO Special Projects Producer, Josh Jackson.
Music and social media is the core of this project along with the fundamental notion shared by all involved that jazz is not an exclusive genre on the margin of the vast and expanding media trends and experiences. Beyond your typical live broadcast radio experience, the concerts will be hosted by Jackson, who will be blogging and web-chatting during the performances, in real time from inside the club, on the WBGO Blog: Jazz & Beyond (WBGO.org/blog). The WBGO broadcast team will create exclusive content to connect personally with the public, such as an online photo gallery created live during the concerts that visitors can check out using Flickr, an online photo management and sharing application gallery.
Live at The Village Vanguard begins on June 11 with Guillermo Klein y Los Guachos, the Argentine pianist and composer and his 11-piece band. On June 18, WBGO, NPR and the Vanguard present a live show with innovative jazz drummer Brian Blade, in performance with the Fellowship Band. Other scheduled concerts are the Uri Caine Trio on July 1; the Kenny Barron Quintet on August 27; Paul Motian, Bill Frisell and Joe Lovano on September 3; the Bill Charlap Trio on October 8; the Ravi Coltrane Quartet on November 19; and the Cedar Walton Quartet on December 17.
Jazz content currently accounts for 15 percent of the music on the NPR music site, and NPR believes this is an exciting way to reintroduce the genre to its overall audience. Live at The Village Vanguard is the first jazz concert series to be live webcast by NPR Music and the latest addition to the site's popular "Concerts" section, which features hundreds of regional and national web concerts and adds more than 15 new performances each month. The series continues NPR Music's long tradition of presenting live performance jazz on air and online.
The Village Vanguard continues to blaze the trail when it comes to live performance. Vanguard owner Lorraine Gordon did not hesitate when she was approached with the idea of a broadcast collaboration. "It's an honor and a pleasure to work with WBGO. [W]BGO is a part of the structure of jazz today and the scene…very necessary."
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Join us at the Village Vanguard, or from your living room for any of the following dates:
Wed. June 11th – Guillermo Klein Y Los Guachos
Wed. June 18th – Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band
Tues. July 1st – Uri Caine Trio
Wed. August 27th – Kenny Barron Quintet
Wed. September 3rd – Paul Motian/Bill Frisell/Joe Lovano
Wed. October 8th – Bill Charlap Trio
Wed. November 19th – Ravi Coltrane Quartet
Wed. December 17th – Cedar Walton Quartet
• Live Meebo chat room: www.wbgo.org/villagevanguard
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There are a lot of things that can go wrong when you're throwing a party: The guests bring more guests, the fish is undercooked and the greens overcooked, the bar runs dry. Before you panic, read on to find out the nine biggest entertaining blunders and how you can avoid them.
You're Invited2 of 10
The foul: Sending vague invitations that don't specify an exact arrival time—especially when you're preparing a three-course meal.
The fix: "I have seen invitations without the date or without the start time of the event," says party planner Lynn Easton Andrews, founder of Easton Events. "Before you go to print with any invitation, have several friends look it over to be sure all of the important information is included." Don't overlook details such as parking, attire and RSVP info. That way, there are fewer surprises—for you and the guests.
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The foul: Forgetting to properly welcome and introduce new guests.
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The foul: Not having any ambient noise (as in music).
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The foul: Insisting guests follow your own stringent house rules (no shoes on the rug, no red wine on the sofa, no drinks on the table).
The fix: "Being a great host is more about your guest's comfort than your own," says Bertone. "It is part of the price you pay for entertaining. Make advanced preparations to put your mind at ease and reduce cleanup." If you're worried about stains, serve white instead of red. Other suggestions? "Put away any breakables or family heirlooms, put coasters about conspicuously, and close the doors to the rooms you don't want entered," says Bertone.
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The foul: Seating people who don't get along near each other at dinner.
The fix: "Seating debacles normally happen when you are rushing through the task," says Easton Andrews. "So take your time, start early, and truly give the seating the time it deserves. If you do find yourself at the event with a feud about to brew, ask one of your friends to discreetly exchange seating with the bothered party."
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The foul: Remaining tethered to the kitchen all night.
The fix: "A well-thought-out menu makes it easy to prep the day before so you don't miss the party," says entertaining expert and caterer Denise Vivaldo, who has cooked for celebrities like Cher, Prince Charles and Ronald Reagan. "If time is limited, buy some of the sides instead of cooking them and just concentrate on your entree." Also, consider a buffet-style setup featuring dishes that can be served at room temperature.
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The foul: Running out of food, drinks or ice.
The fix: Always plan on having an extra half for each person. "You need at least 1.5 servings of everything you are serving, so that translates to 1.5 chicken breasts per person, 1.5 dinner rolls, 1.5 desserts, and so on," says Vivaldo. "So, decide on your portion size and multiply it by 1.5. Also, you need two pounds of ice per person at any party, some ice to chill and some to serve in drinks. This is an industry standard!"
Something for Everyone9 of 10
The foul: Not planning for special dietary needs.
The fix: "When planning your menu, go heavy on vegetables and have a fruit platter; experiment with gluten-free pasta or dessert before the night; avoid lamb, oysters or foods that are known to only feed 33 percent of the population," says Vivaldo. "And always have sparkling water, flat water, and soft drinks at the bar. Not everyone drinks and it's a smart choice for designated drivers."
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The foul: Appearing stressed and frazzled around your guests.
The fix: "Entertaining should be as fun for the hostess as the guests," says Vivaldo. "The problem is most new hosts try to do too much and get wrapped up in what they don't have instead of what they do." If something goes wrong, don't sweat it. Fix things as best you can, and focus on everything that's going right.


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A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract. Infections are caused by microbes—organisms too small to be seen without a microscope—including fungi, viruses, and bacteria. Bacteria are the most common cause of UTIs. Normally, bacteria that enter the urinary tract are rapidly removed by the body before they cause symptoms. However, sometimes bacteria overcome the body's natural defenses and cause infection. An infection in the urethra is called urethritis. A bladder infection is called cystitis. Bacteria may travel up the ureters to multiply and infect the kidneys. A kidney infection is called pyelonephritis.
The urinary tract is the body's drainage system for removing wastes and extra water. The urinary tract includes two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist and located below the ribs, one on each side of the spine, toward the middle of the back. Every minute, a person's kidneys filter about 3 ounces of blood, removing wastes and extra water. The wastes and extra water make up the 1 to 2 quarts of urine a person produces each day. The urine travels from the kidneys down two narrow tubes called the ureters. The urine is then stored in a balloonlike organ called the bladder and emptied through the urethra, a tube at the bottom of the bladder.
When the bladder empties, a muscle called the sphincter relaxes and urine flows out of the body through the urethra. The opening of the urethra is at the end of the penis in males and in front of the vagina in females.
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Most UTIs are caused by bacteria that live in the bowel. The bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) causes the vast majority of UTIs. Microbes called Chlamydia and Mycoplasma can infect the urethra and reproductive system but not the bladder. Chlamydia and Mycoplasma infections may be sexually transmitted and require treatment of sexual partners.
The urinary tract has several systems to prevent infection. The points where the ureters attach to the bladder act like one-way valves to prevent urine from backing up toward the kidneys, and urination washes microbes out of the body. In men, the prostate gland produces secretions that slow bacterial growth. In both sexes, immune defenses also prevent infection. But despite these safeguards, infections still occur. Certain bacteria have a strong ability to attach themselves to the lining of the urinary tract.
Urinary tract infections are the second most common type of infection in the body, accounting for about 8.1 million visits to health care providers each year.1 Women are especially prone to UTIs for anatomical reasons. One factor is that a woman's urethra is shorter, allowing bacteria quicker access to the bladder. Also, a woman's urethral opening is near sources of bacteria from the anus and vagina. For women, the lifetime risk of having a UTI is greater than 50 percent.2 UTIs in men are not as common as in women but can be serious when they occur.
1Schappert SM, Rechtsteiner EA. Ambulatory medical care utilization estimates for 2006. National health statistics reports; no 8. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics; 2008.
2Griebling TL. Urinary tract infection in women. In: Litwin MS, Saigal CS, eds. Urologic Diseases in America. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Washington, D.C.: GPO; 2007. NIH publication 07–5512:587–619.
Although everyone has some risk, some people are more prone to getting UTIs than others. People with spinal cord injuries or other nerve damage around the bladder have difficulty emptying their bladder completely, allowing bacteria to grow in the urine that stays in the bladder. Anyone with an abnormality of the urinary tract that obstructs the flow of urine—a kidney stone or enlarged prostate, for example—is at risk for a UTI. People with diabetes or problems with the body's natural defense system are more likely to get UTIs.
Sexual activity can move microbes from the bowel or vaginal cavity to the urethral opening. If these microbes have special characteristics that allow them to live in the urinary tract, it is harder for the body to remove them quickly enough to prevent infection. Following sexual intercourse, most women have a significant number of bacteria in their urine, but the body normally clears them within 24 hours. However, some forms of birth control increase the risk of UTI. In some women, certain spermicides may irritate the skin, increasing the risk of bacteria invading surrounding tissues. Using a diaphragm may slow urinary flow and allow bacteria to multiply. Condom use is also associated with increased risk of UTIs, possibly because of the increased trauma that occurs to the vagina during sexual activity. Using spermicides with diaphragms and condoms can increase risk even further.
Another common source of infection is catheters, or tubes, placed in the urethra and bladder. Catheters interfere with the body's ability to clear microbes from the urinary tract. Bacteria travel through or around the catheter and establish a place where they can thrive within the bladder. A person who cannot urinate in the normal way or who is unconscious or critically ill often needs a catheter for more than a few days. The Infectious Diseases Society of America recommends using catheters for the shortest time possible to reduce the risk of a UTI.3
Many women suffer from frequent UTIs. About 20 percent of young women with a first UTI will have a recurrent infection.4 With each UTI, the risk that a woman will continue having recurrent UTIs increases.5 Some women have three or more UTIs a year. However, very few women will have frequent infections throughout their lives. More typically, a woman will have a period of 1 or 2 years with frequent infections, after which recurring infections cease.
Men are less likely than women to have a first UTI. But once a man has a UTI, he is likely to have another because bacteria can hide deep inside prostate tissue. Anyone who has diabetes or a problem that makes it hard to urinate may have repeat infections.
Research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that one factor behind recurrent UTIs may be the ability of bacteria to attach to cells lining the urinary tract. One NIH-funded study found that bacteria formed a protective film on the inner lining of the bladder in mice.6 If a similar process can be demonstrated in humans, the discovery may lead to new treatments to prevent recurrent UTIs. Another line of research has indicated that women who are "nonsecretors" of certain blood group antigens may be more prone to recurrent UTIs because the cells lining the vagina and urethra may allow bacteria to attach more easily. A nonsecretor is a person with an A, B, or AB blood type who does not secrete the normal antigens for that blood type in bodily fluids, such as fluids that line the bladder wall.7
Pregnant women seem no more prone to UTIs than other women. However, when a UTI does occur in a pregnant woman, it is more likely to travel to the kidneys. According to some reports, about 4 to 5 percent of pregnant women develop a UTI.8 Scientists think that hormonal changes and shifts in the position of the urinary tract during pregnancy make it easier for bacteria to travel up the ureters to the kidneys and cause infection. For this reason, health care providers routinely screen pregnant women for bacteria in the urine during the first 3 months of pregnancy.
3Hooton TM, et al. Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of catheter-associated urinary tract infection in adults: 2009 international clinical practice guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010;50(5):625–663.
4Tolkoff-Rubin NE, Cotran RS, Rubin RH. Urinary tract infection, pyelonephritis, and reflux nephropathy. In: Brenner BM, ed. Brenner & Rector's The Kidney. 8th ed. Vol. 2. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2008: 1203–1238.
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Most UTIs are not serious, but some infections can lead to serious problems, such as kidney infections. Chronic kidney infections—infections that recur or last a long time—can cause permanent damage, including kidney scars, poor kidney function, high blood pressure, and other problems. Some acute kidney infections—infections that develop suddenly—can be life threatening, especially if the bacteria enter the bloodstream, a condition called septicemia.
Symptoms of a UTI vary by age, gender, and whether a catheter is present. Among young women, UTI symptoms typically include a frequent and intense urge to urinate and a painful, burning feeling in the bladder or urethra during urination. The amount of urine may be very small. Older women and men are more likely to be tired, shaky, and weak and have muscle aches and abdominal pain. Urine may look cloudy, dark, or bloody or have a foul smell. In a person with a catheter, the only symptom may be fever that cannot be attributed to any other cause. Normally, UTIs do not cause fever if they are in the bladder. A fever may mean the infection has reached the kidneys or has penetrated the prostate. Other symptoms of a kidney infection include pain in the back or side below the ribs, nausea, and vomiting.
To find out whether a person has a UTI, the health care provider will ask about urinary symptoms and then test a sample of urine for the presence of bacteria and white blood cells, which are produced by the body to fight infection. Because bacteria can be found in the urine of healthy individuals, a UTI is diagnosed based both on symptoms and a laboratory test. The person will be asked to give a "clean catch" urine sample by washing the genital area and collecting a "midstream" sample of urine in a sterile container. This method of collecting urine helps prevent bacteria around the genital area from getting into the sample and confusing the test results. Usually, the sample is sent to a laboratory, although some health care providers' offices are equipped to do the testing. For people with recurring infections and patients in the hospital, the urine may be cultured. The culture is performed by placing part of the urine sample in a tube or dish with a substance that encourages any bacteria present to grow. Once the bacteria have multiplied, which usually takes 1 to 3 days, they can be identified. The health care provider may also order a sensitivity test, which tests the bacteria for sensitivity to different antibiotics to see which medication is best for treating the infection.
If a person has recurrent UTIs, the health care provider may order some additional tests to determine if the person's urinary tract is normal.
Kidney and bladder ultrasound. Ultrasound uses a device, called a transducer, that bounces safe, painless sound waves off organs to create an image of their structure. The procedure is performed in a health care provider's office, outpatient center, or hospital by a specially trained technician, and the images are interpreted by a radiologist—a doctor who specializes in medical imaging; anesthesia is not needed. The images can show abnormalities in the kidneys and bladder. However, this test cannot reveal all important urinary abnormalities or measure how well the kidneys work.
Voiding cystourethrogram. This test is an x-ray image of the bladder and urethra taken while the bladder is full and during urination, also called voiding. As the person lies on the x-ray table, a health care provider inserts the tip of a thin, flexible tube called a catheter through the urethra into the bladder. The bladder and urethra are filled with a special dye called contrast medium, to make the structures clearly visible on the x-ray images. The x rays are taken from various angles while the bladder is full of contrast medium. The catheter is then removed and x-ray images are taken during urination. The procedure is performed in a health care provider's office, outpatient center, or hospital by an x-ray technician. The technician is supervised by a radiologist while the images are taken. The radiologist then interprets the images. Anesthesia is not needed, but light sedation may be used for some people. This test can show abnormalities of the inside of the urethra and bladder. The test can also determine whether the flow of urine is normal when the bladder empties.
Computerized tomography (CT) scan. CT scans use a combination of x rays and computer technology to create three-dimensional (3-D) images. A CT scan may include the injection of contrast medium. CT scans require the person to lie on a table that slides into a tunnel-shaped device where the x rays are taken. The procedure is performed in an outpatient center or hospital by an x-ray technician, and the images are interpreted by a radiologist; anesthesia is not needed. CT scans can provide clearer, more detailed images to help the health care provider understand the problem.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI machines use radio waves and magnets to produce detailed pictures of the body's internal organs and soft tissues without using x rays. An MRI may include an injection of contrast medium. With most MRI machines, the person lies on a table that slides into a tunnel-shaped device that may be open ended or closed at one end; some newer machines are designed to allow the person to lie in a more open space. The procedure is performed in an outpatient center or hospital by a specially trained technician, and the images are interpreted by a radiologist; anesthesia is not needed though light sedation may be used for people with a fear of confined spaces. Like CT scans, MRIs can provide clearer, more detailed images.
Radionuclide scan. A radionuclide scan is an imaging technique that relies on the detection of small amounts of radiation after injection of radioactive chemicals. Because the dose of the radioactive chemicals is small, the risk of causing damage to cells is low. Special cameras and computers are used to create images of the radioactive chemicals as they pass through the kidneys. Radionuclide scans are performed in a health care provider's office, outpatient center, or hospital by a specially trained technician, and the images are interpreted by a radiologist; anesthesia is not needed. Radioactive chemicals injected into the blood can provide information about kidney function. Radioactive chemicals can also be put into the fluids used to fill the bladder and urethra for x ray, MRI, and CT imaging.
Urodynamics. Urodynamic testing is any procedure that looks at how well the bladder, sphincters, and urethra are storing and releasing urine. Most of these tests are performed in the office of a urologist—a doctor who specializes in urinary problems—by a urologist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. Some procedures may require light sedation to keep a person calm. Most urodynamic tests focus on the bladder's ability to hold urine and empty steadily and completely. Urodynamic tests can also show whether the bladder is having abnormal contractions that cause leakage. A health care provider may order these tests if there is evidence that the person has some kind of nerve damage.
Cystoscopy. Cystoscopy is a procedure that uses a tubelike instrument to look inside the urethra and bladder. Cystoscopy is performed by a doctor in a health care provider's office, outpatient facility, or hospital with local anesthesia. However, in some cases, sedation and regional or general anesthesia are needed. Cystoscopy may be used to look for swelling, redness, and other signs of infection.
Most UTIs are caused by bacteria, which are treated with bacteria-fighting medications called antibiotics or antimicrobials. The choice of medication and length of treatment depend on the patient's history and the type of bacteria causing the infection. Some antibiotics may be ruled out if a person has allergies to them. The sensitivity test takes 48 hours to complete and is especially useful in helping the health care provider select the antibiotic most likely to be effective in treating an infection. Longer treatment may be needed if the first antibiotic given is not effective.
When a UTI occurs in a healthy person with a normal, unobstructed urinary tract, the term uncomplicated is used to describe the infection. Most young women who have UTIs have uncomplicated UTIs, which can be cured with 2 or 3 days of treatment. Single-dose treatment is less effective. Longer treatment causes more side effects and is not more effective. A follow-up urinalysis helps to confirm the urinary tract is infection-free. Taking the full course of treatment is important because symptoms may disappear before the infection is fully cleared.
Complicated UTIs occur when a person—for example, a pregnant woman or a transplant patient—is weakened by another condition. A UTI is also complicated when the person has a structural or functional abnormality of the urinary tract, such as an obstructive kidney stone or prostate enlargement that squeezes the urethra. Health care providers should assume that men and boys have a complicated UTI until proven otherwise.
Severely ill patients with kidney infections may be hospitalized until they can take fluids and needed medications on their own. Kidney infections may require several weeks of antibiotic treatment. Kidney infections in adults rarely lead to kidney damage or kidney failure unless they go untreated or are associated with urinary tract obstruction.
Bladder infections are generally self-limiting, but antibiotic treatment significantly shortens the duration of symptoms. People usually feel better within a day or two of treatment. Symptoms of kidney and prostate infections last longer. Drinking lots of fluids and urinating frequently will speed healing. If needed, various medications are available to relieve the pain of a UTI. A heating pad on the back or abdomen may also help.
Health care providers may advise women who have recurrent UTIs to try one of the following treatment options:
To try to prevent an infection, health care providers may suggest women
During pregnancy, bacterial infection of the urine—even in the absence of symptoms—can pose risks to both the mother and the baby. Some antibiotics are not safe to take during pregnancy. In selecting the best treatments, health care providers consider various factors such as the medication's effectiveness, the stage of pregnancy, the mother's health, and potential effects on the fetus.
Curing infections that stem from a urinary obstruction or other systemic disorder depends on finding and correcting the underlying problem, sometimes with surgery. If the root cause goes untreated, this group of patients is at risk for kidney damage. Also, such infections tend to arise from a wider range of bacteria and sometimes from more than one type of bacteria at a time.
Urinary tract infections in men are often the result of an obstruction—for example, a urinary stone or enlarged prostate—or are from a catheter used during a medical procedure. The first step in treating such an infection is to identify the infecting organism and the medications to which it is sensitive.
Prostate infections—chronic bacterial prostatitis—are harder to cure because antibiotics may be unable to penetrate infected prostate tissue effectively. For this reason, men with bacterial prostatitis often need long-term treatment with a carefully selected antibiotic. UTIs in men are frequently associated with acute bacterial prostatitis, which can be life threatening if not treated urgently.
Changing some daily habits may help a person prevent recurrent UTIs.
Drinking lots of fluid can help flush bacteria from the system. Water is best. Most people should try for six to eight, 8-ounce glasses a day. Talk with your health care provider if you can't drink the recommended amount due to other health problems, such as urinary incontinence, urinary frequency, or kidney failure.
A person should urinate often and when the urge arises. Bacteria can grow when urine stays in the bladder too long. Women and men should urinate shortly after sex to flush away bacteria that might have entered the urethra during sex. Drinking a glass of water will also help flush bacteria away.
After using the toilet, women should wipe from front to back. This step is most important after a bowel movement to keep bacteria from getting into the urethra.
Cotton underwear and loose-fitting clothes should be worn, so air can keep the area around the urethra dry. Tight-fitting jeans and nylon underwear should be avoided because they can trap moisture and help bacteria grow.
For women, using a diaphragm or spermicide for birth control can lead to UTIs by increasing bacteria growth. A woman who has trouble with UTIs should try switching to a new form of birth control. Unlubricated condoms or spermicidal condoms increase irritation, which may help bacteria grow. Switching to lubricated condoms without spermicide or using a nonspermicidal lubricant may help prevent UTIs.
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I think that you fit one of two descriptions: Either you are just trying to be a jerk and gain attention, or you just don't watch much baseball. You do realize that the Brewers are in first place; 5 games ahead of the Cards? Obviously RR is doing something right, and more often than not makes correct decisions. In fact if the season ended today, RR would be a contender for NL Manager of the year.
I believe the success of this season was laid during the second half of last year. As you recall, the Crew had a horrible May; were hit hard by injuries and had the Braun situation. They were out of contention early. They could have mailed in the rest of the season, but RR kept them together, and playing with a roster, half of which should have been in AAA; they played over 500 the last 65 games of the season and played hard through game 162. I believe that was his best managing job so far.
You always find fault with RR because you just focus the the Crew and when things go bad. I guarantee you that if you watch more baseball and other teams; there is not a single game where you could not question the decisions of any manager from the line up to decisions made throughout the game. Who do you want to replace RR with? Look at the Cards, Reds, Yankees, Rays, Red Sox, etc. They all have probably more talent than the Crew; yet the Brewers have a better record and the managers of those teams are thought to be among the best in the game.
Bottom line. I believe RR is a good manager and that the results back that up. He's probably not the best, but he's far from the worst. Now, back to the season...don't know if my heart will make it all season, with all the close games; but it sure beats the last two seasons.


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Rep. Mike Honda (D-Brokeifornia): "Like, OMG, We're Going To Boil The Planet!!!!!"
First off, let's define exactly what's going on, via the Toronto Sun's Lorrie Goldstein
Climate alarmists are great at linking single weather events like Hurricane Sandy to man-made climate change, a propaganda tactic otherwise known as climate porn.
Mike Honda provides his own bit of completely off the rails, bat guano insane climate p0rn
(The Politico) The devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy along the East Coast highlighted several tragic trends that will continue if not actively and aggressively addressed. First, the super storm showed us how powerful jet stream winds were able to box Sandy in along the coast and exacerbate the damage the storm caused. These blocking patterns have appeared with greater frequency and intensity in recent years, which scientists have attributed to the loss of Arctic sea ice as a result of global warming.
"Greater frequency"? When was the last one, Mike? Care to point it out? Second, the part about "blocking" is a baseless talking point unsupported by actual science that just cropped up within the past 7-10 days.
We need a president with the courage to pledge to cool the planet by cutting carbon emissions because, at the current rate, they'll boil the planet. The first eight months of 2012 were the hottest on record since record-keeping began in 1895. The months of June, July and August produced the third-hottest summer ever recorded, the impact of which is killing our agricultural economy. This summer, 40 out of 50 states had drought-designated counties with conditions severe enough to be eligible for federal aid. Almost two-thirds of the nation experienced moderate to severe drought conditions, a 30 percent increase from last year, when one-third of the country witnessed such conditions.
OMG, like, you know, dude, we'll boil the planet!!!!! Hysteria much, Mike? I guess you miss the part where the average global temperature is the same as it was 16 years ago. And, while you make a lot of hay about hot US temps (it was still hotter in the 1930's, as well as the previous warm periods), you forget to mention that much of the rest of the world experienced much cooler than average temps.
After that there's a lot of blamestoring of evil fossil fuel companies (hey, Mike, how do you get from California to D.C.?), Republicans, and more about backing Obama because of his climate change policies (which he never talks about and rarely does anything about). What's missing is what Mike's plans are, and how he has changed his own life to one that is carbon neutral. Warmists always forget that part. Even when the planet is in danger of boiling.
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Well, crap.
USA Today is reporting a four-for-one swap, as the Mets will send Phillip Humber, Carlos Gomez, Kevin Mulvey and Deoils Guerra to the Mets for the All-World left-hander.
More on this to come, but a few knee-jerk quick thoughts:
1. The Mets stole this one. They didn't have to give up their No. 1 prospect.
2. The Mets are suddenly the favorite to win both the East and the NL.
3. We're in trouble.
UPDATE (9:00 p.m.): The deal isn't quite official yet, as the Mets have a little less than two days to reach a long-term (six or seven years) agreement with Santana. Considering the work the Mets have put into the deal, I'd have to think the agreement will be finalized and Santana will don No. 57 for the New York orange and blue.
Here are Santana's numbers, in case you've been under limestone:
2006: 233.7 IP / 19-6 / 2.77 ERA / 245 K / 47 BB / Cy Young
2004: 228 IP / 20-6 / 2.61 ERA / 265 K / 54 BB / Cy Young
Career: 1308.7 IP / 93-44 / 3.22 ERA / 1381 K / 364 BB
Santana's a few solid years away from a Hall of Fame enshrinement. His entire career in the Majors has been spent in Minnesota, where he's been the most dominant pitcher of the last five years.
What Phillies fans need to know off the bat:
1. Johan Santana has pitched in the American League. Now he comes over here. Crap.
His career numbers against the NL: 182.7 IP / 16-4 / 2.27 ERA / 191 K / 46 BB
Of course, he'll be facing many young and poor offenses, and often (Washington, Florida, Pittsburgh, Houston, Saint Louis). Other teams are filled with players who haven't seen him much (Phillies, Atlanta, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chicago, Milwaukee). Simply put, at least in 2008, Santana could demolish the National League for 25 wins.
2. Santana is a lefty. He punishes lefties.
His career numbers against lefties: 1192 PA / .223 AVG / .283 OBP / .371 SLG / 289 K / 84 BB
Before anyone makes the joke that the line resembles Pedro Feliz' career line, I have to admit, righties actually hit worse against him. Seriously. Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Geoff Jenkins will struggle, no doubt. And, well, Feliz, Pat Burrell and Carlos Ruiz will likely struggle too. Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino will just have to guess which side will be best.
3. Santana is durable.
Since 2005, Santana has only once pitched less than five innings in an outing, and that was his last start in 2007, when the Twins were way out of the playoff race. He'll go six and seven without any problems, and at the very least, he'll keep his team well in the game as the late innings approach. If the Mets offense gets the clutch monkey off their back, it could be smooth sailing for Santana.
4. There is a chance.
Santana's not a fly ball pitcher or ground ball pitcher; in fact, he tends to give up more flies than grounders for his career. At least in Citizens Bank Park, there's a chance of jumping on him with the longball. Of course, that's if the Phils can lay off him. What Santana is … is a strikeout pitcher. And the Phillies have a slew of free swingers.
This has the possibility of ending up like the A-Rod deal for the Yankees. Just speculation, really. There's been precedent with adding the best player in his league, then coming up short for years on end afterward. Is it a chemistry thing? Is it a karma thing? Is it a performance thing? I don't know. Chances are Santana will gel right into that clubhouse and he and Pedro Martinez will make an unstoppable, 35-win duo in 2008. But then again, there is a chance that could all come to naught.
How do I feel about the deal, really?
Johan Santana will make the Mets better. As long as he's healthy — absolutely. He could improve the team by 10 wins. If this Mets rotation stays healthy, or finds the pieces along the way (if injury were to strike other pitchers), they should win the East. As strong as the Phillies offense is, I can't see the pitching overcoming what now looks to be a very even Mets club.
Now, if the Phillies can turn around and respond to this deal with pitching (Erik Bedard seems unlikely, but there's something out there, right?), I could definitely say the Mets and Phillies are dead even. But at this moment, if Santana were to sign after a long-term deal is finalized, the Mets are the team to beat in the National League East.
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they were favored to win the NL East last year, and that didn't happen. So I'm still holding out hope that we can still carry momentum to the playoffs again and further into the playoffs. 2008 is the year Gillick said we'd make a run for it!
hey people just droppin by to say HAVE FUN IN FIGHTING FOR SECOND PLACE!!!! oh yea ill pull a jimmie rollins and say "We are now, the METS, the team to beat in the NL"…
OMG im still shocked!!! we didnt give up our number one, while the o's are getting the M's best prospect, adam jones, for bedard!!!!!
This clearly makes the Mets the team to beat.
Sad that the Phillies were not even in the running. They did nothing to go after the best talent to fill their biggest hole and failed to prevent their chief rival from leapfrogging them in the process.
Ahhhh. Love it.
The Phils could never get Santana. They simply didn't have enough to offer for him. Actually looking at what the Mets gave up maybe the Phils could have made a deal. What a swindle for the Mets. This might make up for Kazmir trade. Lets just hope the Phils lineup pounds him into submission. Let's go Phils!!!!!!!!
I look forward to mowing down your lineup full of lefties very soon. Viva Los Mets!
haha i hate all u phillies fans have fun sucking and i guarentee we beat up on ur scrub team can u say
$.Jose Reyes
$.Luis Castillo
$.Carlos Beltran
$.David Wright
$.Moises Alou
$.Carlos Delgado
$.Ryan Church
$.Brian Schnider
$.Johan Santana
$.Pedro Martinez
$.John Maine
$.Oliver Perez
$.El Ducqe
ouch…this has to hurt…
Johan is winning 25 games this year…
the national league is a joke compared to the offenses he was facing in the AL…
and im loving that lineup full of lefties you got there.
I am the best. But I will also blow out my arm within the next two years if I keep pitching 220+ innings every year.
I am the best. But once the Phillies figure out my change-up, I will be toast.
I am the best. But in New York, no one will care about me if I win because I play for the Mets. Of course, if I lose, I won't be able to go sunbathing in Central Park like I would like.
I am the best. But is it a problem that I like little boys? I hear there are many in New York.
I am the best. Too bad Mr. Met is not even close to being the best mascot; rather he's the creepiest.
I am the best. Until Cole Hamels outperforms me this and every subsequent year.
Wish other Mets fans weren't lacking so much class.
But I gotta say, it feels good 🙂
I wouldn't give up all hope though, a front 2 of Hamels and Myers has a puncher's chance when you're facing us in the NLCS… but I wouldn't bet on it 😀
I'm a NY-er and a Mets fan, and I would like to extend my apologies for all of the stupid comments NYers are submitting.
well we still have the better line up, atleast they wont get any free agents any time soon with the money he will be asking for. What am i saying this sucks lol
I am a New Yorker, amd I apologize for the foolish comments made from this city. Let me say something intelligent. I am a Met fan, but realistically, Hamels' 2007 was almost as good as Santana's, and Hamels pitches in a hitter's park. 'Nuff said.
I am the best. But why didn't the Red Sox, Yankees and their prescient management bid more for me? Hmm…
I am the best. But only when I have Neshek, Crain, Rincon and Nathan to close out my games.
I am the best. But I like to wear makeup like Rudi Guiliani. Maybe I should call him for "tips."
I am the best. But only when I am the clubhouse leader. If not, I will go into the corner and cry.
I am the best. Well almost the best in Shea (0.60 ERA). With Ryan Madson right behind me (0.70 ERA). RYAN MADSON! I'm in the same ESPN article graphic comparison with RYAN MADSON?!? I must suck.
why are all you mets fans kissing ass to the phils fans? i mean cole hamels is a stud but johan is better. 'nuff said.
and whats up with all those phils fans thinkin they are cool, pretending to be the real johan, and making themselves look stupid degrading the best pitcher in major league baseball. they have no life. just suck it up and dwell in the corner crying, and think that brad lidge is your savior… when pujols coming to Citizen Bank Ballpark? better hope its late in the season or your season will seem even longer.
Wow you guys thought Ryan Howard had strikeout problems before. HAHAHA. There's going to be a nice summer breeze from Philly this year. Dont worry though the E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles are still good! Oh wait they are a mess too. What a new year!
Hey wernt you guys favored last year? yuo still have that same coach that cant control his players. You pay a guy 25 mill to picth 30 times a year. You wont be able to get any big sighnings five years from now when he has a 5 era, and you dont have the money. REMEMBER WHOSE IS THE DEFENDING NL EAST CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and why havnt we heard from you all off season till now. Becuase you guys havnt done anything else. Remember its just one player
before this mets did nothing this offseason but lost two good players, granted this is a great pick up but you guys really think you just going to roll by the phillies? i dont think so. our line up is better and your other pitchers are old as dirt, so it's still going to be close.
well maine isent as old as dirt but he's really not that good
Pedro Martinez, Johan Santana, John Maine, Oliver Perez and Orlando Hernandez. 'Nuff said. Phils in the mirror are further than they appear.
Wow it sucks to be from Philadelphia. Yea, you guys won the division last year, but it took a monumental collapse from us..it's still our division, we're taking it back. You guys have done pretty much nothing this offseason, and we just added the best pitcher in baseball. We're gonna be hungry this seaosn and out for revenge…GO GIANTS!!!
are you guys kidding me? you guys still have moyer right? i mean his ugly stirrups and low velocity are really quite intimidating. and saying us mets have no money. please we have a new stadium coming and we have more money than the awful phillies management has or will ever have. you guys have a wife beater as your number two and adam eaton and jd durbin suck my left nut. i forgot pedro feliz is the next NL MVP. Also, maine is way better than all of your starters besides hamels, but santana beats hamels slightly. our team may be older with pedro, el duque and wagner, but they are still quality pitchers and there ages combined are still less than that of moyer. I believe the mets have the best line up in baseball now especialy now you guys dont have rowand.lastly, your NL division run was short lived suck it up.
Our lineup is much better, iill only take wright and beltran but other than them ill take anyone on our line up
lets compare shall we? reyes vs. rollins: rollins is solid but did not deserve the mvp, reyes underachieved last season. id take reyes due to potential but it is a close one. castillo vs. utley: easy one, ultey. wright vs. feliz: hahahah deff wright. beltran vs victorino: this ones tricky, bc beltran has yet to provide a solid BA but has put up great power numbers. victorino is speedy, but edge to beltran's 5 tool ability to victorino's 4 tool. delgado vs. howard: career wise they may be similar but right now its deff howard. alou vs burrell, obviously alou bc burrell strikes out a lot and cant field, alou can hit for avg, power and can field. church vs. jenkins: two similar players, basically a tie, but edge to church due to upside. Schneider vs ruiz: both suck offensively and neither are good…. edge to ruiz due to upside and youth.
basicall its 5-3 mets…
santana vs hamels: very close, very close… hamels has more upside and santana has the cy young pedigree… santana has slight edge. martinez vs myers: closer than you think but you go with age on this one, so its myers. maine vs kendrick: need i compare, although kendrick is promising? maine. perez vs moyer: easily perez. el duque/pelfrey vs, eaton/durbin: wow el duques is the best of the 4 and pelfrey has the most upside… but lets face it pelfrey sucks and will be a reliever, el duques lives on the DL, but durbin is ass also. eaton can be good at times but this is a tie.
mets 3-1, with a tie
what my comment states is that the mets are overall a better team. face it the phillies overachieved, and the only reason you guys won the divison was due to the mets' monumental collapse. the mets beat themselves last year not by the phillies beating the mets.
There's no such thing as overachieving. None.
Also, Mets fans need to stop with "the Mets collapse is the reason they lost." Face this: If the Mets would've beaten the Phillies once more instead of going 13-5 (or whatever it was), there would've been no sulking on Sept. 30. It's a marathon, and it takes two to tango.
the mets will beat themselves again and the phillies will continue to win. i can't believe that mets fan said that he thinks reyes is better than the MVP. reyes chokes a lot, and rollins leads his team… and yes he deserved the MVP, and next utley will win MVP this year for a 3-peat.
i agree with nate, please how can you not take THE MVP, The only players i would take from the mut's are wright and beltran any other position ill take the phillies. well except for pitching duuuu, i still think that Hamels might do better than santana so wee shall see
"Face this: If the Mets would've beaten the Phillies once more instead of going 13-5 (or whatever it was), there would've been no sulking on Sept. 30. It's a marathon, and it takes two to tango."
No, If the Mets would have won against the marlins and Nationals… u know what? Last yr dont matter. What matters is this:
Did the Mets players learn that they actually have to play the games ?, and who wants it more?
Both teams have similar lineups, slight edge to the Mets pitching. Now lets get ready for a great season of baseball. First one to 100 wins –wins
If there's one really hype thing I can say about this deal, it's that Mets/Phillies has slowly become the new Yankees/Red Sox. This deal only stokes the fire even more.
listen i see it like this and im sorry for how i acted earlier i was just very excited
Johan vs Hamels -Johan easily dont forget johan out pitched him last yr and was in the AL –
Pedro VS. Myers very close but i will still go with pedro because hes proven in the rotation Myers is not
Maine Vs Kendrick-Maine easily
Perez Vs Moyer- Perez no questions asked
El Ducqe and Pelfrey Vs. Durbin- El ducqe and Pelfrey was great is last couple outings
The mets pretty much have the best pitcher 3 number 2's and a number 2 number 3's
Schnider VS. Ruiz- Id take ruiz
Delgado VS. Howard-Id take Howard
Castillio VS.Utley-easily Utley
Reyes VS. Rollins-Id have to take Reyes potential wise
Wright VS.Feliz-HAHAHAH Wright easily
Alou Vs. Burrell- Alou burrel owns mets but Alou Owns the league
Beltran Vs. Victorina- easily Beltran
Church Vs. Jenkins-This is were it comes down to and Church is still improving
Phills Top 5 VS. Mets Top 5
Brad Lidge VS. Billy Wagner- Lidge meet Pujols and hes toast
Tom Gordan VS. Aaron Hielman- Deffinitly Hielman
J.C Romero VS. Duaner Sanchez-Deffinitly Sanchez
Ryan Madson VS.Feliciano-Once again Deffinitly Feliciano
Chad Durbin VS.Pelfrey or El ducqe-Chad Drubin Belongs in the minors
Its hard to predict bullpens but im goin with the Mets overall
Overall the Mets are the best team
Hahahah the Mets are on the right track to bring a World Series to Shea Stadium in its final year! The Phillies powerful lefties stand no chance against lefty Johan! Woooohooooo
Even though you guys were due to have an epic collapse,now it's a
Your line-up will face him for the next seven years enjoy!
Rowand is gone,Burell is wash-up and Howard will be a strike out machine against the best pitcher in baseball.
Followed by Petey,Then Maine,then Perez,their will be no more sweeps.
feel so bad for all the phillies fans that actually had hope when the mets floundered a 7 game lead with 2 weeks left and had the phillies thinking they were the greatest team and then got swept by the rockies HAHAHAHA can't say anything but we now arguably have the best starting pitching in the NL. No way phillies will have even a prayer this year or the years coming. keep talking about cole hamels, he's as good as john maine was last year and u guys swear he's cy young. METS in 2008!!!!!! Peace bitches!
all i have to say is here is last year ERA of both teams:
you guys need to calm down with Hamels, his 3.36 was ok but nothing spectacular, his era was similar to oliver perez HAHAHAH
PHILLIES 4.73 4th worst in the NL
METS 4.26 with pedro gone nearly all year, and starts by pelfrey and a bunch of call ups
you phillies fans can't say shit, you guys have no chance and needed the biggest collapse in history to win the NL east. You guys act like you won it like we won it in 2006 (12 games). You guys were pathetic against the rockies en route to a rockies sweep. Calm down, you guys suck and after santana there is no comparison, we are clearly the best in the NL and don't forget it HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA BITCHES I KNOW IT HURTS YOU GUYS SO BAD TO SEE THIS TRADE HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Mets fans sure love to talk a big game…
Wow, i am going out right away and get my World series tickets, so i can see those super Mets play…..NOT
If i were a Met fan, i would still be so embarrassed about last year that i would still be hiding behind my girlfriend.
The Phillies are the league champs. A good baseball fan should acknowledge their record over the last 30 games….it is such a shame that the Mets could not beat the Phillies last year.
Stay calm Met fans, it is only baseball….you are getting to worked up….Just look at your NY Yankees, they buy players every year and seem to get disappointed each year….Finally, i am guessing that most of the Mets fans that know baseball, would acknowledge Jimmy Rollins as the best SS in the NL….If not, i guess the Met fans know more about baseball than those who get paid to make these decisions.
I am a mets fan but I'm not going to brag. I just felt like we hit lotto with this trade.
Wow all you mets fans think just because you got Johan your rotation is amazing…. first off Pedro will prolly pitch maybe 10 games before he dies and maine is ok but he is not great and perez he is about as good as a bag of balls and i think el duque is older than moyer…. so basically to sum it up you have johan then a bunch of bums who the phils will prolly destroy and the only hope of you not getting swept is throwing johan out there…and i would take the phils lineup over the mets anyday of the week come on now half your players shoul be retired or in the minors church and schnieder are horrible and alou and delgado are to old good luck finishing in 2nd place looking up at the best team in the nl the fightin phils
Dear Phillies Fans,
I know that big number next to RS has deluded you into think your offense is all that. I hate to break it to you, but the Mets and Phillies were almost identical in terms of offense in 2007 when normalized for park effect. One simple stat will demonstrate this:
Phillies RS on the road: 442
Mets RS on the road: 437
There was a f-i-v-e run difference over 81 games last season. FIVE. That is the definition of statistically insignificant and and as easily attributed to random variation as anything else.
Comparing RS between the two teams, would be like comparing RA (NYM: 687 PHI 767), its a meaningless comparison because the Mets pitchers have the benefit of a pitchers park and the phillies pitchers play in a sandbox.
The problem with parks like Shea and CBP is that the visiting teams get the same run inflation or deflation as the home team, so it is not a real advantage.
So, in summary: Last season two teams with equivalent offenses sparred all season. In the end the collapse of the Mets bullpen which was itself a product of a weak "ace" gave the Phillies the edge. Congrats on being the last man standing.
However now the starting rotation is fixed with the effective addition of TWO true aces. The bullpen has been beefed by Sanchez And Ambrioszx (sp?), and our offenses remain equivalent.
People talk about heart. They talk about team chemistry. They are dumb. This is about the numbers. Learn to add.
Here is the ages of all the Mets starters:
Reyes SS- 24
Castillo 2b 32
Wright 3b 25
Beltran CF 30
Delgado 1b 35
Alou Lf 41
Church Rf 29
Schneider C 29
Santana LHP 29 ERA 3.33
Petey RHP 36 ERA 2.57
Maine RHP 26 ERA 3.91
Perez LHP 26 ERA 3.56
Pelfrey RHP 24 ERA 5.57
Bullpen :
El Duque RHP 41-60(?) ERA 3.72
Heilman RHP 29 ERA 3.03
Sanchez RHP 28 ERA DNP
Feliciano LHP 31 ERA 3.09
Wagner LHP 36 ERA 2.63
Typical phillies fan talk-all balls no brains. No one on the Mets starting lineup last year, with the exception of Pelfrey had an era over 4.00
Oh, and bob ur team "prolly"wasnt the nl league champs, the rockies prolly were. after the mets choked, or ah, collapsed, the rockies swept the phillies. Doesnt that make the phillies the last nl east team to collapse?
This is not an "old" team. When delgado and alou are free agents next year, we will replace them with, fernando martinez in left (20 yrs old) or maybe Ryan Howard, if the phils are stupid enough not to sign him long term.
As far as jimmy rollins goes, let him talk, i would expect nothing less than him to say what he means, then back it up on the field.
Bring on the phillies, 1st game, 1st batter, jimmy rollins against johan santana. 1st pitch a high hard one, up and in knocks him ass over tea kettle.
The Mets are looking good. But they were also looking good last year before the year started. Gotta play the games.
Most pennant races come down to injuries. Most pitchers have a season-ending injury at least once in their career and it basically wipes them out for 1.5 seasons after the injury, and they're rarely the same afterwards. Santana has been durable so far, but that just increases the chance he's going to break down in the next couple of years.
Even given that probability, the Mets do have a really strong rotation. If Perez can limit the number of crazy 8-walk games, Maine learns to adjust to hitters, and Pedro can stay somewhat healthy, I've got to admit that they're much stronger than the Phils rotation.
On offense, the Mets should be better than last year with the year round stability of Castilla hitting second. The question is whether or not Delgado is going to have a late career comeback and whether Alou can stay on the field.
However, it's going to be a close race all year round, and you heard it here first that Washington could play the role of big time spoiler.
My prediction for Santana?
17 wins, 2.65 ERA, 185 IP (no DH + injury), 230K, 1st round exit vs. Dodgers/Arizona.
why cat you phillies fans go back to being the lovable losers us mets fans loved to see? right behind us, the mets, and the braves.
The Mets and Mets fans thought they had the NL east won sometime in the middle of August. Were in the end of January, Mets fans must have the memory of a gold fish after last year ended. You don' t win a league on paper as both teams know.
All the pressure is on the Mets since they are the favorite (apprently), and everyone knows how well the Mets did with pressure at the end of last season.
Mr. JTMETS FAN i think you the retard here because ryan howard cannot beome a free agent until 2011 so maybe you should get your facts straight before you go trash tal;king oh and ya the mets ya biggest chock artists in history dude keep talking
Ryan Howard's arbitration hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 20, the next-to-last day of the arbitration process, in St. Petersburg, Fla., the Philadelphia Daily News reported Friday.
Howard has asked for $10 million in 2008, while the Philadelphia Phillies have offered $7 million, the largest difference of any of the 48 players and teams who exchanged numbers this year.
With the imminent signing of Santana, it's likely that Gillick will be quicker to cough up bigger dollars now. If he doesn't, he runs the risk of leaving a bad taste with Ryan that could sour his long term prognosis with the Phils. And that could pave the way for JTMETS comment. Then again, a big guy like Howard could jsut be waiting to pull another Mo Vaughn/Bobby Bonilla and get fat dumb and happy after a long term deal is struck…
I give up guys. The mets are so good now.
I know we won the division last year but when it comes down to it, we each won the same amount of playoff games. We went through a period of sucking and choking in october just as bad as the mets did in september
Geez. The majority of the posts ive read thus far are from mets fan rubbing it in. I, too, am a mets fan, but am not here to rub it in. I usually don't post much, but I feel obligated to. I apologize for the ignorance of some of the mets fans here. As it stands, nothing is official until tht pen hits the paper. With that being said, once it is official (i hope), I still believe the Phillies are the team to beat. Not going on paper or stats, but they are the defending NL east champions making them the team to beat, the same with the Mets going into the 2007 season. I'm excited for this trade because it will add more fuel to the fire of this "rivalry". Should be a fun 2008 season.
Phillies Fans:
Let's recap – After almost two year of dominating the NL East and staying in first place for the better part of two full seasons, the Mets suffer the most historic collapse in the history of baseball.
This epic collapse allows the mediocre Phillies to just sqeak by the Mets by one game.
Based on this, the Phillies move into the playoffs (for the first time in 14 years) and proceed to by destroyed in 3 straight games by the Colorado Rockies.
Yep – it is clear to me that the Phillies were WAAAAY better than the Mets (that is sarcasm for all you barely literate Philadelphians).
Now the Mets add the consensus best pitcher in the major leagues without giving up a single everyday player.
Face it, the Phillies will be looking up at the Mets for years to come.
Philadelphia is once again irrelevent in baseball and in the world, especially when compared to New York.
Deal with it.
Unreal how many doom and gloom-sayers there are out there. All this has done is to make it more fun to go. I'm sure Jimmy,, Pat, Utley, Howard and the others that systematically destroyed the Mets last year will have a grand time! I plan on it.
Go Phils!
Phillies Fans,
I am not here to rub it in. I will say this though. Your lineup scared me so much last year. Always wondered how we would get through the meat of that order. Victorino is a pain in the neck. Rollins is a terrific player. Ryan Howard is pretty smooth for a big man at first base and his bat is terrifying. Chase Utley is a great hitter. Having Johan Santana face to face that lineup makes me more confident…not cocky. We'll see what happens. Long way to go until Opening Day. But this rivalry will grow.
Go Giants!
King of Queens: Repeat after me. Normalize for park effect and the two offenses were equivalent last season.
Mets RS on the road: 437
Phillies RS on the road: 442
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Why do Mets fans pretend that two series worth of that "epic collapse" of theirs wasn't against the Phillies? The Phillies were part of the Mets epic collapse, not bystanders.
I think a lot of you Mets fans are forgetting that theres still 162 games to be played. Yeah you got Santana on a steal but IMO the Mets have more problems than the phillies do. Don't for get that Santana can only start every 5th day. After that Pedro is gonna have a harder time getting batters out throwing 85 mph. Jon Maine struggled at points in the second half last year and may have over acheived. After that El Duque and Oliver Perez arent any good at all. Our rotation doesnt have that big name stud but does have 4 guys i feel confident will be able to get us a win each night. You have a lot of issues in the bullpen. Wagner struggled a lot last year, particularly against the phils (Pat Burrell). And if you go offensively position by position the only mets i would take over phillies are Wright and Beltran.
Earlier this year J-Roll said the phils could win 100 games. Before this trade i saw the mets finishing 3rd now it looks like the the MVPs prediction will have to come true again.
I don't even see where the debate is. The Phillies one the division by 1 game last year. The Mets just got the BEST pitcher in baseball, a guy who will easily win 15-22 games. The Mets haven't lost anybody of importance from last year except for Glavine who they just replaced with SANTANA.
I'm sure though that Lidge will hand Phillie well, I'm sure he's not a disaster waiting to happen.
Just face it Phillies fans….The Mets are clearly the favorites in the National League East and probably the National League all together.
I am a Mets fan, living in the Philly area (unfortunately i have to deal with Phillies fans). While I am very happy with the trade, it doesn't seem right to automatically declare the Mets will win the division. ESPN has been doing it all day, pretty much. Johan is an amazing pitcher, and it will make the Mets' rotation sooo much better. but I am sick and tired of Jimmy Rollins. I respect that he is a great player and MVP, but he is calling for 100 wins! 100 wins! I know he proved that the Phillies were the team to beat last season, but that was partly because the Mets demolished themselves. You have no idea what is going to happen in a 162 game season! He is being way too cocky. And by the way, the Phillies suck.
Jimmy Rollins said that they are capable of winning 100 games and thats their goal for the season, not that the phils are a lock to win 100 games.
Holy Johan:
I think your forgetting what happened last year. It wasnt as if the Phils and Mets were neck and neck all season and the Phils barely pulled it out. The Mets totally fell apart. When the starting pitching got it done the bullpen fell apart, when the bullpen held them down you couldnt score, when your offense got it done your pitching sucked. All the problems came out, and aside from Santana they havent done anything in the offseason to correct them. And the Mets did lose Lo Duca who was killer out of the two hole. Also dont forget…the phillies have an eight game win streak against the mets
Lo Duca wasn't there 2 hole hitter, Castillo was. and lo duca was hardly killer last year with his 270 avg. and many nagging injuries. They also have Pedro for a full year who without the burden of carrying the staff could have a big year, not pedro '99 but still good. The Mets do have holes but are clearly deeper in pitching now, even Maine and Perez both won 15 games last year at ages 25 and 26 respectively. The Phillies have way too much riding on Lidge, if he cannot handle East coast baseball the Phills are done. Moving Myers back to the bullpen would make your rotation Hamels and a bunch of nobodys. The balance of power has shifted, September collapse is a distant memory.
Not exactly like you made the best of your post season berth anywa., When was the last time the Phillies won a playoff game? nuff said.
Wow, can this really be happening? The Mets just aquired the best pitcher in baseball (at least 1 million times better than me) and now are way better than us. Lets face it, our team sucks ass, our management sticks and we clearly overahcieved last season. I wouldnt be surprised if the Nationals or Marlins finish ahead of us in the NL East standings in 2008.
Yo Phils management sucks my BBC. I mean im the best lefty hitter in baseball, and they cant even recognize that fact. Why cant they just SHOW ME THE MONEY, and get this shit over with. Anyways, I'm clearly terrified of facing Johan, and Chase recently told me the same thing, the New York Metropolitans are the best and we stand no chance when johan pitches against us, as he will clearly dominate in the NL.
^^^ wow your best two players have given up on your team… what a shame..