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Most people receive massages in a place that is designated for massage. The environments vary, but the most common is a commercial setting, such as a spa, wellness center, or massage clinic. However, massage is becoming increasing common in other settings such as hospitals and rehabilitation clinics. On site chair massage is also offered in environments such as malls or airports, sporting events, or private parties.
This section describes a visit to a massage therapist in a private practice. The experience may be different in other environments.
First of all, make sure it is a good time for you to have a massage. Reschedule your visit if have a fever, skin irritations (such as poison ivy or sunburn), or if you are trying to stabilize your medication (because massage can affect the dosage needed).
In the days before your massage, drink plenty of water.
Do not eat just before your massage.
Give yourself enough time to arrive on time and relaxed. If you are rushing and arrive stressed, it will take longer to get into a relaxed state.
Health History
Generally, first appointments begin with an intake process, starting with a health history. The health history may be mailed out to you so you can complete it beforehand. If not, arrive early for your first visit to fill it out. Generally, a health history will ask about:
You will also likely be asked to sign forms that explain your right to privacy such as HIPAA Consent and Disclosure.
The massage therapist will review your health history and ask questions. Because massage can affect multiple body systems, such as the cardiovascular and nervous systems, be honest with the massage therapist about your health. You should also let the therapist know about any pharmaceutical drugs or botanical medicines you are taking, because massage can enhance or reduce the effect of pharmaceutical drugs, such as blood pressure medication. Knowing your history allows a therapist to determine if there are any reasons you should avoid massage or a particular technique.
The massage therapist will ask you questions to better design a session that meets your needs and goals within the time allotted. Let the therapist know what areas of your body you would like worked on, if there are any areas to avoid, and if you have any techniques that you would like to use or avoid. If you are concerned about undressing, discuss it with the therapist, who should be able to offer you some options. Don't be afraid to discuss any apprehensions or concerns. All information you give is confidential.
The therapist will outline what will happen in the session and then leave the room so you can undress to your comfort level.
When you are ready, lie down on the massage table and cover yourself with the sheet or other draping on the table. The therapist will knock before re-entering.
Generally, you will lie on a massage table, covered by a sheet or large towel. Make sure you are comfortable and let the therapist know if you are not. Tell the therapist if you are cold, want to be covered, don't want an area of your body touched, don't like the music, or are experiencing discomfort with the technique or how it is being applied. Remember, you are in charge, and can ask for changes or stop the session at any time.
A professional massage therapist will never expose genitals or breasts, or any other areas you identify. Only the area the therapist is working on will be exposed.
The therapist may play music, but be sure to tell your therapist if you would prefer a different type of music or if you would like quiet. Typically, you can also bring your own music to play during the session.
How to get the most from your massage
Be as open to the process as you can.
Relax and try let your thoughts go. One way to do this is to focus on how the touch or technique feels.
Remember to breathe, as this helps you relax. Sometimes people hold their breath when a sensitive area is massaged, but it is best to breathe through it.
In the same way, tightening your muscles during the massage is counterproductive. If you can't seem to relax your muscles, let your massage therapist know. They may need to adjust the massage technique.
Some typical techniques
Some typical techniques you might experience include the following. Click on each for a photo or video.
Click here for a glossary of massage techniques. [1]
Answers to common questions
At the end of the massage, the therapist will leave the room so you can dress in private. Wait a few minutes on the table as you get grounded, especially if you feel light-headed. Then take your time getting ready.
When you leave the treatment room and enter into the reception area, the therapist will offer you a glass of water. It is a good idea to drink some water to help the body flush waste products.
If possible, allow some quiet time after the massage and don't go back to work or other responsibilities immediately.
How you feel after the massage will vary based on the style of massage used, the length of the session, and the demands you place on your body afterward. Feelings range from being relaxed, renewed and centered, to invigorated, excited or experiencing a rush of clarity or new energy and insight, to recognizing your true level of fatigue (particularly if you can be "off duty" for the rest of the day) and wanting only to rest.
Clinical types of massage may leave the body free from chronic tightness or acute pain patterns, but may replace it with a mild soreness from the pressure applied. After this type of massage, you may want to rest the area before jumping back into the activity that produced the soreness.
Realize that the benefits of massage tend to be cumulative, so typically, you will feel better as you get additional massages.
Answers to common questions
[1] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/massage-therapy/glossary-massage-techniques
[2] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/gliding-video-high-bandwidth
[3] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/kneading-video-high-bandwidth
[4] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/friction-video-high-bandwidth
[5] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/holding-video-high-bandwidth
[6] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/percussion-video-high-bandwidth
[7] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/pumping-video-high-bandwidth
[8] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/vibration-video-high-bandwidth
[9] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/compression
[10] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/direct-pressure-video-high-bandwidth
[11] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/cross-fiber-friction-video-high-bandwidth
[12] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/rocking-video-high-bandwidth
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[14] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/stretching-video-high-bandwidth
[15] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/traction
[16] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term23
[17] http://www.amtamassage.org/consumers.html
[18] http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/massagetherapy/htm/_yes_100_no_0.htm
[19] http://nccam.nih.gov/health/backgrounds/manipulative.htm
[20] http://www.ncbtmb.org/consumers.php
[21] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/beth-burgan-ma-mfa
[22] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/dale-healey-dc
[23] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/-visit-massage-therapist
[24] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/relaxation-massage-high-bandwidth
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Lock the doors and turn the lights down low, America. The teenager with the baritone is your new Fox-crowned superstar.
After four months and ten million "in it to win it!" pronouncements from Randy Jackson, "American Idol" named Scotty McCreery as the winner of season 10. The 17-year-old topped fellow teenager Lauren Alaina in the finale, winning the most votes out of the 122 million-plus cast.Story: 'American Idol' finale audience up 21 percent
Once Ryan revealed the news — which came after the scheduled 10 p.m. finish, despite his promise to get the results out in time to avoid messing up DVRs — McCreery got mobbed by the rest of the finalists. He went down to hug his family during his coronation performance and then tried to catch some of the confetti on his tongue.
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That was an appropriate finish to a season dominated by the new. From the two first-year judges to the lowering of the age limit for auditioners to 15 to the decision to advance less traditional contestants out of Hollywood, it was a year that tried to reset the "Idol" brand from the dour sarcasm of Simon Cowell to the more uplifting serenade that Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler offered every week.Story: 4th judge cleared path for McCreery 'Idol' payout
Both the winner and the runner-up reflected the youth and vitality the show was looking to recapture (Tyler's age notwithstanding). Judging by the season's ratings, it succeeded. The two finalists don't fit what usually winds up winning this competition, but both McCreery and Alaina should be fixtures in the country music scene for a long time to come.'Idol' finale's best performances
Rating the duets
Continuing the tradition of recent "Idol" seasons, the top six finalists got to sing duets with some of their musical inspirations.
Two of the most interesting performances came from the guys. James Durbin fit in rather well with Judas Priest, though his outfit left a lot to be desired. His goal of bringing metal back to the radio is still a tall order, but he did nothing to hurt the cause on Wednesday.
Later in the show, Casey Abrams sang a duet with Jack Black. Could Black be auditioning Abrams for a berth in Tenacious D? The former contestant could join Black and Kyle Gass, and the trio could call themselves Tenacious 3. And if they do, I want a T-shirt.
(Or of course, it could have just been a way to get the "Kung Fu Panda" voice exposure to promote the release of the next installment in that series. But the folks at "Idol" would never do crass promotional tie-ins like that, would they?)
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The "Idol" finalists themselves weren't quite as memorable in their own numbers. Carrie Underwood was a natural pairing for Alaina, but did anyone really believe that the 16-year-old would know anything about shooting whiskey or bathroom cologne like the protagonist sings about in "Before He Cheats"? It also didn't help that her voice sounded more hoarse than it did during Tuesday's show, so perhaps the strained vocal cords were to blame.
As for McCreery, the problem was that Tim McGraw never seemed to be in sync with him, and the duet didn't flow as well as anticipated. McCreery acquitted himself well, which is a good sign for his future prospects on country radio.Video: Scotty: 'It's wild' winning 'Idol' (on this page)
In addition, "Idol" brought in the usual group of legends to take the stage. Tony Bennett was back to sing a duet with Haley Reinhart, and Tom Jones performed with the male finalists. Among the other musical acts were Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Marc Anthony, Gladys Knight, Kirk Franklin, TLC, Bono and The Edge.
The latter two, along with Reeve Carney, performed a song from the Broadway disaster musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark." Given the drama surrounding that production, it should count as a success that nothing fell onto any of the singers.
Crazy costumes
There were a ton of costumes to worry about, so the "Idol" crew was bound to misfire on a few of the outfits. But let's just say there were some looks the singers would like to take back.
Thia Megia, for example. Her outfit for the "Born This Way" group act looked as though someone swiped it out of Bjork's closet.
And Durbin looked like the newest Village Person when he was onstage with Judas Priest. To his credit, he eventually ditched the hat during the course of the song.
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The taped comedy bits with the contestants were highlights during the season, and the two clips in the finale were no exception.
The first featured Abrams and Durbin arguing over the most shocking elimination of the year. Abrams, noting that "America must really hate me, because they eliminated me twice," argued for his doctor-inducing exit that caused the judges to use their save. Durbin thought his own was more stunning, especially since Randy said he was in it to win it, which shows he doesn't pay attention to anything the judge says to anyone else.Story: What happens to winners of 'Idol'?
Then Pia Toscano walked up in a tiara with a "Most Shocking" sash and a tiara, ending the argument.
The second clip featured the others discussing how they felt about having two teenagers in the finale, and the hits just kept on coming.
"We have two sixth-graders in the competition, and they're kicking everyone's a--," Stefano Langone said.
"They still have Similac on their breath," Naima Adedapo added.
Maybe, but McCreery can buy a lot of mouthwash to cover up that baby formula now that he's the "American Idol" champion.
Craig Berman is a frequent contributor to TODAY.com. Join him on Thursday, May 26, at 3:30 p.m. ET for a live chat to discuss the finale.
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Since Frank Kaminsky was poked in the eye in a game on Jan. 15, he had played a total of four minutes for Wisconsin.
The iris in his left eye was cut, and for several days after the injury he couldn't see out of that eye.
It's safe to say he's back.
Kaminsky scored a career-high 19 points Sunday and, combined with Ben Brust's 20 points, led the Badgers to a 74-68 win at Illinois that wasn't as close as the score indicated.
"We just took it out on them," Kaminsky said.
The win keeps the Badgers (15-7, 6-3) in fifth place in the Big Ten and was particularly sweet, Kaminsky said, since he and Brust are both from the Chicago area.
"This is my home state, I have all my family here," he said. "I wanted to come and play well in front of my family."
The loss was the seventh in nine games for the Illini (15-8, 2-7), who are slipping toward the bottom of the conference after opening the season 12-0. They gave up 40 second-half points to the Badgers, and sent Wisconsin to the free-throw line 42 times. The Badgers made 28.
"At some point it can't be acceptable for them to score like the way they did," said center Nnanna Egwu, who had 14 points and seven rebounds. "We just made too many mistakes on the defensive end."
Illinois was led by Joseph Bertrand's 17 points. Besides Egwu, three other Illini scored in double figures: Brandon Paul — who came off the bench for the first time this season — had 13 points and D.J. Richardson and Tracy Abrams scored 10 each.
The big game from Brust and Kaminsky made up for a quiet one from Jared Berggren, who was the Badgers' leading scorer entering Sunday. He drew two first-half fouls and picked up his third early in the second half, limiting his time on the court. Berggren finished with six points in 17 minutes.
Neither team was effective offensively over the first 20 minutes. Wisconsin shot under 30 percent for most of the first half and combined with the Illini to score 14 points in the game's first eight minutes.
Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan said the teams' defenses deserve some credit for that.
"You have to give credit to the defense in the Big Ten," he said. "It's time or people do that."
The Illini closed the gap on the Badgers very late — they shot 54 percent in the second half — but trailed by 15 with 5:13 to play.
The Badgers built that big lead on defense and a run of impatient Illini shooting.
First, Myke Henry missed on a long 3-pointer, answered quickly by Berggren, whose short bucket put Wisconsin up 53-41 with 8:54 to play.
Then, after a quick miss on a 3-point try by Richardson, Evans sank a jump shot from the corner for a 55-41 edge.
"I thought we had a stretch there in the second half where we went too much hero ball," Illinois coach John Groce said.
"We took bad shots," he added later.
Wisconsin survived a run by the Illini early in the half.
Illinois closed to 35-30 on a dunk by Egwu and had a chance to narrow that gap by two more when Bertrand stole the ball and fed Henry as he sprinted down court. But Henry, who plays just 10 minutes a game, missed the dunk. And an Assembly Hall crowd ready to explode instead could do nothing but groan.
Given that reprieve, the Badgers made Illinois pay.
Wisconsin went on an 8-0 run, capped by a 3-pointer from a wide-open Kaminsky — so open he hesitated before taking the shot, glancing as if to look for a pass that might be the better option. And just like that the Badgers were up 43-30 with 14:33 to play.
Kaminsky, wearing protective goggles for his eye, played 23 minutes off the bench on Sunday.


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Since 1962, Peace Corps Volunteers have worked at the grassroots level to assist Ecuadorian communities with a range of development needs. Large sectors of the population suffer from problems such as nutritional deficiencies and a high infant mortality rate. Poor urban youth face problems such as elevated school dropout rates, illiteracy, and high unemployment. Ecuador suffers from large-scale environmental degradation as it loses 200,000 hectares of forest per year. In 1999, Ecuador experienced a major economic and banking crisis that has exacerbated these problems and contributed to political instability.
In response to these challenges, Volunteers focus their efforts in the areas of health, agriculture, youth, and natural resource conservation. The Peace Corps also integrates income generation and HIV/AIDS prevention into all four projects. An innovative community bank program enables community members to save and manage their finances as well as loan available funds to rural families. Volunteer Working Groups work on issues in anti-Human Trafficking and Smuggling, Gender and Development and HIV/AIDS Awareness.
Peace Corps History
Main article: History of the Peace Corps in Ecuador
The first group of Peace Corps Volunteers arrived in Ecuador on August 7, 1962. Since that time, more than 5,300 Volunteers have served in Ecuador in almost every imaginable capacity, from working on rural electrification and organic family gardens to teaching in preschool centers and universities. There are not many communities in the country where Peace Corps Volunteers have not left their mark over the past 40 years. One town (San Juan Bosco in Morona Santiago Province) even has a main street (Calle Jaime Agett) named for a Volunteer (James Agett) who served there many years ago.
As conditions in Ecuador have changed, the Peace Corps has refined and adapted its programs to target those areas most in need of the support the Peace Corps can provide. Peace Corps/Ecuador defines its mission as follows:
Peace Corps/Ecuador promotes sustainable development that will improve the quality of life of the populations with whom we collaborate. Through activities focused on income generation, nonformal education, strengthening local organizations, and protecting the environment, our four programs—habitat conservation, rural public health, sustainable agriculture, and youth and families-are our tools to achieve our goals.
Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyles
Main article: Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyles in Ecuador
All Volunteer housing is reviewed and approved by Peace Corps staff prior to occupancy. Volunteers live with a family for at least three months when they first move to their sites. This helps Volunteers get to know the community better and to integrate before making a permanent housing decision. Volunteers in the youth and families project work in marginal urban neighborhoods and many are required to live with a family during their entire two years of service. For reasons of safety, security, and cultural integration, the Peace Corps recommends that Volunteers in all projects consider living with a host family.
Housing varies greatly by site. Most Volunteers live and work in rural communities, but a few work in urban settings. Some live in buildings with up-to-date plumbing and electrical systems. Others may have a small adobe house with a pit latrine in the back and one or two bare light bulbs for illumination. A few Volunteers live in very isolated sites without electricity or running water.
Volunteer sites are located throughout the country but generally are clustered in several regions so that Volunteers from all four project areas and from older and newer groups are located relatively close to one another. In most cases, you will be located, at most, within two or three hours of other Volunteers. There are some areas of the country where the Peace Corps does not place any Volunteers, either because the level of development is such that Volunteers are no longer needed or because of safety and security concerns (e.g., the jungle regions of Succumbios and Orellana Provinces on the Colombian border as well as parts of Esmeraldas).
Main article: Training in Ecuador
The 10-week training period is a time for you and the Peace Corps to reexamine your commitment to being a Volunteer in Ecuador. Participation in training does not guarantee that you will become a Volunteer. While we fully expect you to successfully complete training, there are certain goals you must achieve before you can be sworn in as a Volunteer. These goals include attaining a minimum level of ability in the Spanish language (as measured by a standard oral exam), gaining the required technical knowledge, and demonstrating your ability to live and work within the framework of the local culture (as assessed by staff members), while following Peace Corps' guidance for safety and security and personal health. These goals are equally important. Not only must you be able to do your job, but you must be able to do it in a culturally acceptable way. You will be evaluated and advised by both American and Ecuadorian members of the training staff regarding your progress.
Throughout pre-service training, you will be encouraged to continue examining your personal motivation for having joined the Peace Corps and your level of commitment, so that by the time you are invited to swear in as a Volunteer, you are making an informed and serious commitment that will sustain you through the full two years of service.
Ninety percent of training takes place in a community setting, where you will experience living and working conditions similar to those at the site where you will be assigned. During this community-based training period, you will live with an Ecuadorian family and be expected to take full advantage of the opportunity to immerse yourself in the language and culture. Three to five trainees are assigned to each community.
Your Health Care and Safety
Main article: Health Care and Safety in Ecuador
The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative, approach to disease. The Peace Corps in Ecuador maintains a medical office staffed with medical officers who are registered nurses with many years of experience in caring for Volunteers. They are qualified to take care of Volunteers' primary healthcare needs, but Volunteers are referred to local physicians, labs, and hospitals when necessary. If you develop a serious medical problem, the medical officers will consult with the Peace Corps' Office of Medical Services in Washington. If it is determined that your condition cannot be cared for in Ecuador, you may be sent to the United States or Panama for further evaluation and care.
Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues
Main article: Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues in Ecuador
In Ecuador, as in other Peace Corps countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyle, background, and beliefs are judged in a cultural context very different from their own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed in Ecuador.
Outside of Ecuador's capital, residents of rural communities have had relatively little direct exposure to other cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles. What people view as typical American behavior or norms may be a misconception, such as the belief in some countries that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. The people of Ecuador are justly known for their generous hospitality to foreigners; however, members of the community in which you live may display a range of reactions to cultural differences that you present.
- Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers of Color
- Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers
- Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers With Disabilities
Frequently Asked questions
2008 Volunteer Survey Results
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Main article: FAQs about Peace Corps in Ecuador
- Does Ecuador accomodate medical restrictions?
- How much luggage am I allowed to bring to Ecuador?
- What is the electric current in Ecuador?
The electric current and plug in Ecuador is the same as in the US.
- How much money should I bring?
It depends on how much you spend, but it's wise to bring at least $100, in small bills.
- When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
Vacation in Ecuador is very flexible, as long as you stay in-country.
- Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
Only if you purchase supplemental insurance.
- Do I need an international driver's license?
PCVs are not allowed to drive.
- What should I bring as gifts for Ecuadorian friends and my host family?
- Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
It varies greatly on program and site assignment. Some are in large cities like Guayaquil; others are in tiny villages with no cell phone reception or email.
- How can my family contact me in an emergency?
PCVs are issued Porta cell phones after training, so once you complete training, that's the easiest way. These phones are also capable of receiving international text messages. There is also a phone number that your family can call in DC to contact you.
- Can I call home from Ecuador?
Yes. Most cities have phone booths where calls are about $.10 per minute to the US (prices vary greatly.)
- Should I bring a cellular phone with me?
No. PC will issue you one after training.
- Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
Most towns have internet cafes. Some PCVs bring laptops, though it is not necessary, and there are very few places (large cities such as Guayaquil and Quito) with Wi-fi. Volunteers with laptops are able to connect to the internet through Alegro cell phones.
- What is the Agricultural Task Force?
Nobody really knows yet...we´re still working on it!!
Packing List
Main article: Packing List for Ecuador
This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Ecuador and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. You can always have things sent to you later. As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have an 80-pound weight restriction on baggage. If you are buying luggage, we recommended that you consider the easy-to-carry variety rather than hard suitcases. And remember, you can get almost everything you need in Ecuador, including custom-made clothing.
Since you may live in chilly mountains, the hot and humid coast or jungle, or a more temperate transition zone, this can only be a general guide.
- General Clothing
- For Women
- Shoes
- Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items
- Kitchen
- Miscellaneous
Peace Corps News
Current events relating to Peace Corps are also available by country of service or your home state
This website was made entirely by volunteers, to share their stories with the American public
The following is automatic RSS feed of Peace Corps news for this country.
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Country Fund
Contributions to the Ecuador Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in Ecuador. These projects include water and sanitation, agricultural development, and youth programs.
See also
- Peace Corps Ecuador website
- Volunteers who served in Ecuador
- Sites where Volunteers served in Ecuador
- Friends of Ecuador
- Pre-Departure Checklist
- Inspector General Reports
- List of resources for Ecuador


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The Air Jordan X underwent a mini-revival to start of the 2012 year of releases, with this February release of 'Old Royal' following up the 'Chicago' release of January. Jordan Brand brought on a slick and simple Old Royal/Grey colorway that, quite frankly, fit right in with the first generation of Air Jordan X colorways, while adding the TXT designation that presented a new mesh-like material on the upper.
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niggas aint even on dez yet
list ALL fucked up! on me
no olympic 7s??? the olympics shit on the raptors! this is fuckery!!
everybody hating on the filberts... they belong on the list maybe at the bottom but they beling... what gets me is the 11 lows made it and not the Olympic 7s... the bred XI's are where they should be anyone who has them higher is truly a hypebeast... like homie @mike0811 said they havent been released since 99... while the 11's dropped 3 times since then
Black cement 4's should've been second or first and the same with the black/red 11's....couldn't go wrong with neither one!
donde los consigo
contactenme si los consiguen
wc first place?
Jump off a bridge if you agree with this list
They messed up on those obsidian 12's those didn't sell well I got a pair at a Nike outlet for $130 the order is o messed up on here lol
Order all fuuuuugged up
Bred 4s should be #1 cement 4s #2 bred 11s #3 and who the hell would put "filbert" 7s in front of military blue 4s?... smh
RESPECT TO THE IVs!!!!
How did the Olympic 7s not make the list? Those are dope!
I'm suprised the white cement iv's were number 1. I was expecting the bred iv's or bred xi's to be #1.
IV Bred > XI Bred
I agree 100% with number 1. I honestly thought the bred xi's would be 1 but I'm pleased to see sneakernews staff have a very similar taste 1-23 as I do. I would change a few places but over well done sn.
XI Bred > IV w.Cement
grapes and whites 88's 3 will be the top of the list
...........THIS must be the list for shitest qaulity of the year!!
As usual the Playoff 12's are ranked way too low. The Bred 4's need to be number one. And the J2K 7's shouldn't even touch this list.
Top 23 Jordans and I only like about 3 pair
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL What a horrible fucking list
Dope list... switch 3 wit 1 tho
I got the top 5 on release day, where's the cool grey 12s? and obsidians over playoffs wtf?
Honestly I used to love Jordans so much, but now he is retired and I'd rather rock a pair of Lebron's that come in some many new different raw a$$ colors. I'm so tired of seeing new people that have no clue about the man's shoes they are buying, and spending their parent's hard earned money on! Hypebeasts can go to heck, which is why this blog is stupid anyway. They make these shoes so crappy and cheap now a days and charge 20-40 extra dollars for them, I call robbery! But after all this rant I just had to get off my chest, I think Olympic 7's needed to be on here as long as they were lower then Olympic 6's, and Gold Medal Pack, Kilroy Pack, J2k 7's, DB 9's should have been in top 5
Top 5 Wasnt Bad. Switch The Bred XI's for the Chicago X's and im even happier.
"The Air Jordan IV 'White/Cement' may not have skyrocketed in resale price or widespread appeal to the younger generation..."
but now that you made it number one, i guess it would be different on ebay lol
Motorboat Jones should have been lower. Olympic Pack 6/7 should have been higher. Cool Gray 9 should NOT have made it. Olympic 7 should have made it. I agree with top 3, however bred 4 should switch with cement 4 as no1. Thats just my 2 cents.
Pretty sure the red suede 4s will be in the top 3 this year
Im happy #1, don't really agree with most of the other rankings though
Dont agree with some of the ratings but im happy that the cements took that number 1 spot, overall good list.
bred 4s over cements anyday and dis list sucked horribly
Where's the J2K 1's??? Those shoes were one of the most detailed and most dope shoes I've seen come out of the JB for years! The combination of nubuck, tumbled, smooth and patent leathers and a sweet dust bag..... Really SN?
These shoes are like a family full of police officers,,,, A MUST COP!!!
@AndreyMerinov its because this come out last time year 1999.. to me its a legit no. 1..obviously you have no idea..you're just a bandwagoner in jordans.. in short "pretender"
@Rockaway Bully You're a hypebeast for saying that. THAT SHOE IS A CLASSIC!! kick rocks!!
@Master cabs this was a list of 2012 releases...pay attention
@GreedyEaly the thunders almost define hype!! It's a black and yellow 4 in limited quantities. Every limited professional football team cw will be hype period.
Agreed. Both are clean, but I remember pics of Jordans in the breds. I'm sure there are pics of him in the cements, but its also not a bulls cw. Although the most important difference to me is one of function. The WHITE cements are just gonna get dirty way quicker than the breds, and I hate when I can see my white laces getting dirty. No the breds will wear better IMO.
@Shaded Olympic 7's have been retroed way too many times. So why should they be on the list?
@powder245 "Sneaker News Top 23 Air Jordans Of 2012" J2K 1's did not release in 2012.
@kingofSoles son u wouldn't know what a classics is been in the game a longtime n just stating the fact most the people here saw that shoe on we got plug cork for $130 at the outlets n it was badly made I had a pair n sent it right back like many others did I have the playoff 12's too n those were way better n just cause I don't like a shoe u like doesn't make me a hypebeast ur one just for saying that
@Lilmr81 @GreedyEaly im sorry bruh but not at all only true Jordan heads know about the rarity of the thunder 4's JB was smart to drop em after the 11s so hypebest would be so caught up in the bred hype they would overlook them im glad they did that so i could get minez
@MartinD44 hell yea... I remember gettin my bred 4s as a kid too.. jus looked more smoother then da white cements... And fa me da bred 4s have always been in my top 5 best Jordan's ever
@Tennessee1257 they came out the same day the J2K filbert 7's came out... you know, number 20 on the list.... smh
@GreedyEaly Just no, wayyy to much hype around Thunders especially since that's a garbage CW. And it doesnt matter how much hype were around the Bred's b/c they released 500,000 pairs.
@powder245 (chuckle)
@Tennessee1257 LoL,,, skinny jeans....
listen man, i'd love to scratch back and forth like this all night but i've got grown up shit to do,, soooo,,, YOU WIN, YOUR RIGHT, I'M WRONG. i shouldn't have posted an OPINION about shoes i like,,, MY BAD.
@powder245 I wasn't wrong. They were a pair, the "original" pair that came on the scene in 2010. And even when I realized they did come out, again, I acknowledged that.....like a grown man. Don't be upset with me because the shoes you paid over $100 for can now be found in a discount outlet lol. You took the first shot at me. Don't be mad cause I shot back lol. And as far as me buying what's hot, I buy what I want with the $$$ I earn. Give a damn about what's hot or not. But the bottom line is the J2K's are ass butter that you use to slide in your skinny jeans with. But like you said, to each his own
@Tennessee1257 nah, i think they're butter... BUT, that's my opinion... to each there own. Fact is that they DID come out in 2012 and you were wrong,,, don't be salty about that... grown ass men don't act like kids. Enjoy buying what everyone else tells you is hot.
@powder245 kid?!?!?! Grown ass man homie. J2K's are crap, that's why they were made with scraps. They knew people like you would buy them lol! You'll never have to worry about being robbed or killed for your J2K's, wishing you luck would be redundant
@Tennessee1257 LOL__ your funny kid,,, no taste, but funny... good luck with that
@powder245 (snaps fingers) oh yeah, the ugly ass black and red joint. Just shows you how (in)significant the shoe was lol
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Intel Corp. has added two low-cost dual-core microprocessors for notebooks into its lineup, the updated price-list of the chip giant revealed on Monday. The new Celeron M microprocessors will allow system builders to create inexpensive notebooks featuring two processing engines that will better handle multitasking and multimedia applications.
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The Green Bay Packers aren't ruling out the possibility of reinstated defensive end Johnny Jolly helping them this season, but knowing what he has left after a three-year layoff or even deciding how extensive of a look they will give him are a long way off.
Both Packers general manager Ted Thompson and coach Mike McCarthy said Sunday afternoon at the annual NFL Meetings at the Arizona Biltmore resort that the first step toward discerning what role if any Jolly will have in 2013 will be talking to him. And even that hasn't happened yet.
"I think we'll just take that step-by-step and see," Thompson said in an informal gathering with a handful of writers. "The first step is for everybody to sit down and talk, that sort of thing. We don't have any answers. I don't think anybody has all the answers. But we're going to talk to the man and find out all the stuff that we can find out in terms of his obligations and that sort of thing.
"Johnny was a good football player for us. But let's take this step by step."
Jolly was reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on March 4 after his indefinite suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy wound up lasting three years.
According to the NFL Players Association website, the recently reinstated Jolly is now under contract with the Packers for a one-year, $715,000 contract for the 2013 season. He had been scheduled to be paid the one-year, $2.5 million restricted free agent tender that he'd signed in 2010, before his suspension.
The Packers retained his rights after his suspension and certainly could use some help on the defensive line, but both Thompson and McCarty acknowledged that it's hard to say what toll being away from the game has taken on Jolly, who turned 30 on Feb. 21.
"There's a process going on. Obviously there are some things you have to go through with his legal situation," said McCarthy, who also hasn't seen Jolly yet. "He has to come to Green Bay, and there's going to be some meeting. As with any player, you go through a medical process. We'll go through all that. I think it's important to go through all that before we get into how we feel.
"Johnny, I've always considered him one of our guys, and everybody knows what he's been through. It would be great if this opportunity works out. But as an organization, we have a responsibility to go through the process."
A sixth-round pick in 2006 out of Texas A&M, the 6-foot-3, 325-pound Jolly was the team's best defensive lineman in 2009, when the Packers ranked No. 1 in the NFL against the run and No. 2 in total defense. He led all defensive linemen with 75 tackles and also had a sack and forced fumble. The 11 passes he batted down were a team record for linemen since the team began recording the stat in 1980.
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When it was pointed out that the Packers could have just cut him either during his suspension or after he was reinstated, McCarthy replied, "I think it's important to just continue to gather the information. There's no final decision been made, but I think it's important for us to meet face to face and go through the medical part of it, which you would do with any player."


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As was first reported by the Advance-Guard on Friday at mySouTex.com, a man sustained puncture wounds and lacerations after being attacked by an alligator at the park during a swim Thursday night.
According to a Goliad County Sheriff's Office report, deputies responded to a call at 11:17 p.m. and found Robert Corbin being tended to by park personnel near the front entrance.
Corbin had puncture wounds and lacerations to both sides of his head, but was coherent and able to talk to deputies.
According to the report, Corbin said he was staying at one of the campsites and went swimming sometime after 10 p.m. As he was swimming, there was a sudden thrashing in the water and he felt a momentary pressure on his head. He was able to return to shore where he called for assistance.
The alligator swam away in an unknown direction. Corbin said he believes he accidentally brushed the alligator in the darkness while swimming, which caused the animal to react and bite him.
Corbin did not know how big the alligator was and no witnesses to the incident were located.
Corbin was transported to DeTar Hospital by Goliad EMS with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to Korth, the incident was the first reported alligator attack of a guest in the park's 34-year history.
"Typically, we discourage any of our users from swimming after dark," Korth said. "That's when the alligators are most active."
Korth said the park doesn't have more alligators than usual this year.
"What's happening not just at our park but at every place is the number of people utilizing the facilities is growing," Korth said. "The chance of an interaction with any wildlife is dramatically increased just by the number of people."
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Memory and interface designer Rambus has acquired a number of patents from Inapac Technology to broaden its offerings for the mobile memory market. The acquired intellectual property should help Rambus to gain ground on the market of mobile devices.
These newly acquired patented innovations are key enablers for achieving high manufacturing yields in System-in-Package (SiP) implementations. SiP consists of a number of stacked integrated circuits (IC) – such as a media processor, DRAM, and flash memory device – enclosed in a single package or module. This technology allows designers to achieve high functionality in a very compact space, ideal for mobile products such as mobile phones and mobile gaming devices. Given its performance characteristics, SiP has applicability in computing and consumer electronics products as well.
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I've taken to the stage for what only my mom would describe as the "performing arts" exactly three times in my life.
In my final performance, I played the Mouse King in a nonmusical production of "The Nutcracker Suite."
I had all of two lines, if memory serves, one of which went something along the lines of, "Get them!"
It wasn't quite a soliloquy, but I delivered the pronouncement with a pitch and a cadence that would have made Sidney Poitier proud.
I was just 8 years old and in the third grade at the time, but I was proud.
Had they handed out Tonys for Best Supporting Role in an Elementary School Play, I surely would have, well ... I would have had Mom's vote anyway.
I dig way deep into my résumé today because I'm about to end my 36-year absence from the stage.
Someone please notify TMZ.
Paul Lockwood, president of the nonprofit TownSquare Players, McHenry County's oldest active community theater group, has invited me to participate in one of the group's upcoming performances of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
The musical comedy will be staged Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons beginning March 8 and ending March 24 at the Woodstock Opera House.
My single appearance will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24.
Yes, the encore production. You won't want to miss it.
Or maybe you will, I don't know.
To summarize, the Tony award-winning musical centers around a fictional spelling bee at a middle school in – where else – Putnam County.
What's unique about this comedy is that four audience members are selected before the curtains open to join the ensemble cast on stage. The audience members play some of the spellers competing in the bee. They actually have to spell words, after asking such standard questions as, "What does the word mean" and "Can you please use it in a sentence?"
Lockwood and other TownSquare Players staff thought that it might stir greater interest if they sought out local public figures to fill one of the four audience spots in each of the nine performances.
In addition to myself, he's lined up:
• Woodstock High School Principal Corey Tafoya for the March 8 production;
• Woodstock Independent publisher Cheryl Wormley on March 9;
• Two-time defending McHenry County Bee champion Lucas Urbanski of Immanuel Lutheran School on March 10;
• Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager on March 15;
• McHenry County College President Vicky Smith on March 16;
• And McHenry County Judge Robert Wilbrandt on March 22.
He still is working on wannabe stage actors for the March 17 and March 23 productions.
"I think it will provide a lot of fun and amusement for, we're saying, a PG-13 kind of audience," said Lockwood, who is co-producing the play along with retired Johnsburg High School drama teacher Roger Zawacki, who also is directing.
While I admit that I'll be stepping outside my comfort zone, I also think that I'm more worried about embarrassing myself in the spelling competition than I am with stage fright.
Even though I'm a "newspaper editor," I'm no Lucas Urbanski.
There's an old saying in our business: Every editor needs an editor.
And those who edit this column or any of my other ramblings know that I'm not much of a wordsmith. If it weren't for spell-check software, I likely would have been forced out of the industry a long time ago.
My 12-year-old son regularly beats me at Words with Friends.
But it's all in fun, even if it's at my own expense, and for a good cause.
The performance arts are an important part of every community. And like many arts groups since the Great Recession hit in 2007, the TownSquare Players could use a boost.
"Financially, we're not as solid as we would like to be," Lockwood said. "We've got some outstanding loans that we need to be paying off. This is the last show that we will be producing for this season. We're hoping that we get a lot more people in the seats."
So if you're open any of these dates, consider seeing "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." And if you want a chance to be one of the audience members who gets on stage, get there about 45 minutes before showtime.
Tickets are priced at $23 for adults and $20 for students and senior citizens. You can buy tickets at the Woodstock Opera House box office or online at woodstockoperahouse.com.
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Welcome back: You might have noticed last week that we announced that Jason Schaumburg is returning to the Northwest Herald to replace me as editor, effective March 4. I'm taking on some new responsibilities for our parent company, Shaw Media, as group editor of all of our publications in Chicago's suburbs, including this one.
Schaumburg is familiar with McHenry County, this newspaper and many of our readers. He served as assistant managing editor and managing editor from 2004 to 2009, and as sports editor and assistant sports editor before that.
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BARRE A Graniteville man was ordered held without bail Thursday after he was accused of a repeat assault on a woman who had a restraining order against him.
Robert H. Lanpher, 50, was arraigned in Washington County criminal court on six counts: a felony charge of second-degree domestic assault in violation of a court order; and five violations of conditions of release, all misdemeanors.
If convicted of the felony, he could face up to five years in jail and a $10,000 fine. The five misdemeanors could each bring six months in prison and a $1,000 fine.
According to reports, police were called to a domestic assault occurring shortly before midnight Wednesday in Barre Town. Lanpher is accused of straddling the woman, pinning her and hitting her in the face. She has a black and blue mark to prove it, according to prosecutor Michelle Donnelly on Thursday.
Lanphers conditions of release in a case earlier this year involving the same woman stipulated that he not abuse or harass her; have no contact; not enter her residence or property; stay at least 300 feet from her and not drink alcohol.
His attorney requested similar conditions Thursday, and offered to have the suspect be required to check in with police daily to ensure he is not drinking a behavior his attorney said was linked to the assaults.
But Judge Thomas Zonay said all conditions of Lanphers earlier release had been violated.
Weve tried them, the judge said, noting that the conditions in place earlier were meant to prevent the exact type of situation that landed Lanpher back in court.
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Last week, Andy Pettitte announced his retirement from baseball, leaving the New York Yankees with a gaping hole in the starting rotation. With that, I wrote a post that asked this very question: what should the Phillies do with Joe Blanton? Now, we want your opinion.
Give us your thoughts by voting on the poll below and by commenting on the thread below. The best argument wins a free Phillies Nation t-shirt just in time for Spring Training!!
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They should keep him & make him the set up Man for Lidge!!!
We already have an awesome set up guy his name is madson…… we need to trade blanton…… just get rid of him. love him, and thank him for all hes helped the phillies team do but i think his time and philly has come and gone <3
Keep the big guy I mean Joe Blanton is a workload and a great 5th starter I also like that with Joe in the mix we keep Kendrick in the bull pin cuz without him back there we really don't have that long middle reliever that's if we ever need it with are aces
I would say keep him, he's a very good 5th starter. Much better option then kendrick or worely. He would be considered to be a good 3rd or even 2nd on alot of major league roster. And if our lineup hits the way it should, then the 3 runs in 6 that hell generally give will win alot of games. Plus having his stuff going against other 5th starters, he pick up at least 10-12 wins on that alone. A nice 4.50ish era and hell burn innings for you on days were other teams will need bullpen help. Keep Big Joe.
Trade him to Dunkin' Donuts for a large coffee and a Boston creme donut.
Very, very, very unoriginal. You stole your comment from someone on the facebook comment section.
Kelly Hines: I thought he got traded to Dunkin' Donuts for a large coffee and a boston creme donut?
Nice try.
haha. and that person stole it from the werth/lee youtube video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foKhrNPxJPE
it's funny no matter where i see it.
Keep Blanton. He is a steady Eddy and has done a great job!
Save him for when SOMEONE ELSE has a rainy day. I wouldn't actively shop him, but the first time someone comes knocking, listen and listen hard. If anyone comes close to offering to pay his full salary and give you anything reasonable in return, pull the trigger. He's a great commodity to have, but not very necessary. The four aces are amazing to have right now, but chances are its only for this year and maybe next. Use this opportunity to groom a Vance Worley or Andrew Carpenter as your #5.
You can afford to experiment because you have such a force at #1-4. And you can't afford not to experiment because your young arms aren't getting any younger. If one of your aces craps the bed each week and you never win a game when the #5 pitches, you can still win 95 games.
We gotta keep Joe. He not only eats cheesesteaks, but he is a massive innings eater. And while the other stud pitchers dominate from the bump, only big Joe has hit a W.S. Home run. And the real reason to keep him: "There are two types of pitchers, those who get hurt and those who are always hurt." I would hate to go into this season with those starters only to lose one to injury and have to fill in with Kendrick or Worley. Blanton is an under appreciated commodity and he should stay in red and white pin stripes.
"Blanton is an under appreciated commodity and he should stay in red and white pin stripes."
Well said.
Oh, Joe "You Know" Blanton…. this guy has been with us through so much and I think it would be foolish to get rid of him. We need him as our 5th guy and personally, I feel that he is better than Kendrick (much more reliable). We have an amazingly fantastic starting rotation but we need our middle men… if Moyer isn't going to be around then we DEFINITELY need Joe there to fill in. He has helped us through so much – we can't kick him to the curb now that we have the best pitchers in the game starting for us!!!
The Phillies are a team of players – not a couple of superstar standouts like most "teams".As a fan, I love this team because every person on it is so talented – and this goes for Joe especially. It's easy to get excited about having A+ pitchers but unfortunately they can't carry all of our games for us – we need everybody to make this season truly great.
So let's KEEP JOE around a little longer!
And PS. See ya later, Andy Pettite! I'm gonna miss my Phillies lineup destroying all of your terrible pitches!!
I say remain flexible. Keep him now as an insurance policy to any of the big Phour. Assuming the big Phour are all healthy and pitching well up toward the trading deadline, than start shopping him. His return will be much higher at the deadline than now when teams are a little more desperate. Remember that he is only a 3 or 4 starter in the NL…to an AL team (especially the AL East) he is probably a 4 or 5. The Phills have a much better chance at landing an impact player when a team is desperate. I dont think any team is willing to cry desperate before spring training even starts…and that includes the Yankees.
I say hold onto him with the intention of trading him at the deadline. The Yanks, among other teams, will be too smug to make an appropriate offer on him prior to the season. Once said team comes to their senses and realize they are in fact weak and desperate for pitching depth, they'll man up and offer a decent bat and/or prospects. Once again Ruben Amaro's smugness will prevail.
I think there should have been an option to choose "keep him and see how the season unfolds until the trade deadline." So many things can happen during the course of the season-injuries, players stepping up, etc; Joe Blanton is a solid, experienced pitcher who eats innings and would be a #3 on many other teams. If one or more of our big 4 go down (God forbid…knock on wood), he is a nice insurance policy to have. Would it be nice to trade him for a RH bat that the Phils lost when Jdub left and robbed the Nats? Absolutely. But, who is to say that we don't already have that in Ben Francisco? I can remember when Werth was platooning with G. Jenkins and as he started getting more AB's, he blossomed into the player that he is now. It's tough to get into a rhythm when you don't play everyday and see live pitching in game situations. So, let's see how Francisco does whole platooning w D. Brown before saying we need to trade Blanton for a RH bat. He is a cheaper option and we can keep Big Joe to see how the season goes. If things are going well, we can always shop Joe at the trade deadline because we all know that there will suitors lining up for his services. We then will have better knowledge of what is out there and what we need (if anything) to set us up for the championship run.
Any move that the Phillies make that would move Kyle Kendrick to the starting rotation should be avoided at ALL cost.
I like Joe. A little expensive for what he does but the guys a gamer and we like gamers in Philadelphia. As for the Yankees – IMHO Joe would get eaten alive in the AL East.
If on the other hand, we could land a proven righty bat – you would have to consider it. However, I'd better see Worley out there and NOT Kendrick.
The phils have to keep blanton. He is a quailty 5th starter. And look at it this way if any of the aces goes down blanton can slide up as a four(which he has been for a few years now) an kendrick or worley can fill the five spot. Keeping Blanton is insurance for our rotation.
Keep him as the fifth starter. I'm more confident when he gets up to pitch than when Kendrick does, for right now at least. We'll have to see how the start of the season goes to really know what we should do, you can't deny that. But for now… keep!!! Great starting 5 pitchers. MLB, may I introduce you to…
Fat Joe and The Terror Squad!!!!!
Keep him. He can be a middle man if we need him to be. When the trade comes and some team in contention needs him and we don't, trade him. Make sure we get something good or someone we need in that trade.
I do respect Joe Blanton, as he was a key part of our 2008 World Series victory. That being said, our 3 top starters (Halladay, Lee, Oswalt) are all over 30 years old. Add Blanton to that rotation and you add a 4th 30 year old. The thing that scares me is not having a young prospect to take over in the rotation in a few years. Another problem here is salary. Trading Blanton would free up room to help our team elsewhere, because we obviously don't need more starting pitching.
Try trading Blanton to a team like the Yankees, or another AL team that needs a good starting pitcher. I'd be happy to get an one prospect, either in the Outfield, or middle infield, or a draft pick(s) in return. Anything that frees up some salary. After this I'd like to see the Phillies look towards the future and bring up a pitching prospect to fill the 5 hole. Someone who could learn from the Phour Horseman. I hear Vance Worley is a possibility.
Blantons only memorable moment was the home run in the world series. I say trade him or get rid of him in a polite way. He doesnt throw very hard and usually takes awhile to get in a groove. Phils should bring up some new young prospects who have speed and a great change up.
How many more games would the Phillies win with Joe Blanton starting every 5 days instead of Kyle Kendrick? Is that worth the extra 8 million this year (and next!)? Is that worth a couple wins that most likely won't make any difference? Will it matter in the playoffs when one of R2C2 will SIT in a NLDS….?
Now, Blanton is a good pitcher… but for those of you saying we're better off holding on to him for now (and I was on board with that idea previously), then look at this:
**In his career, Heavy B has a 4.63 ERA during the first half of the season vs. a solid 3.90 in the second half. Unless someone tells me he's perfected one of his pitches, or working out everyday with Roy Halladay, I'll believe that once again this will be the case in 2011: A mediocre ERA by the time you want to unload him around the trade deadline. That would mean: virtually no decent prospects in return and possible paying a big chunk of his remaining salary. AND what he gave you up to that point (the first half of 2011) wasn't even good at all. Oh, and as a bonus you'd get to watch whichever team ends up with him benefiting from his really good 2nd half starts!**
Injury-risk to one of R2C2 would seem to be the main purpose of keeping Blanton, the argument being that we don't have much pitching depth behind Kendrick and Worley. But if someone else from the minors needs to make a couple starts if one of the big 4 falls, then so be it. Bastardo did it. Worley did it. I'm sure the list won't stop there…
The bullpen should be well-rested all year long even with R2C2 performing at sub-par levels. Blanton or no-Blanton wouldn't affect that much.
We'll be sorry we didn't trade him when he goes through his usual April/May/June funk. His value might not be the highest right now, but all signs say that this might the highest it'll be until after mid-season.
Finally, one last point that often gets overlooked. Those 16 million sure would be nice to fulfill our medium/long term plans. It could mean that extra year in a contract offer for Cole… something that could end up being the tipping point between him signing with the Phillies or some other team. 16 million will also get you a whole lot of Madson (your closer of the near future, most likely). Or Chase. Or Jimmy. Or whoever else you want to extend. Sorry Heavy B, but the verdict is: Unload asap.
Now that was an eye opener!
KK is making 2.something so it is not 8 million more compared to Joe it is 6 million, and if Joe has a good year his stock will go up next year, and if not he will bring about the same, Saying that and saying they should keep him, if you get a good offer that blows you away then you take it
You're paying KK the 2.something regardless, so you'd still have to pay the 8 million for Blanton on top of that.
Also, I highly doubt that there will ever be an offer for Heavy B that will blow anyone away… It is what it is.
Joe B would bring good value to another team, therefore he should bring back equal value to us, and we should not trade him unless the other team is willing too take on his full salary and give us full value. Ruben is now playing his cards correctly stating that big Joe is part of our plans, but clearly was not just after the Lee acquisition. Blanton could not possibly bring value back to us in trade if the other teams think we are desperate to dump him.
That's why I voted for waiting for the deadline, or sooner if someone comes knocking with the right deal. It also makes sense to find out which of our other players are bitten by the inevitable injury bug this year to assess our needs. (other than replacing the bearded one, although we may already have the guys we need to do that anyway.)
Defiantly keep Joe, I am sorry but 8.5 million in the big picture is not a lot of money. He will be the best 5th starter in baseball and with a long season people are going to nicked up and spend sometime on the sidelines and if he goes, and some one has to miss 2 or 3 starts then you are putting KK at the 5 spot and hoping some arm in the minors can step in. Plus he has proven to be a team guy first and eats innings, can come out of the pen if needed in playoffs or during the season if need be. He had a rough start last year with being hurt and having a bad month when he came back off the DL but the last 2 months he pitched really well. You can never have enough pitching, and you can find a corner OF or bat if you need it at any time. Remember you may only have little Roy for one year so Joe can be you number 4 guy next year. On any other team he could be a 3/4 starter, didn't he start opening day for the A's. Plus when you need a big HR in a playoff game he is your man.
Keep Joe for Spring Training and see what pitchers go down around the league and then trade him for optimum value.
Let him take a year off so he can be cast in the next season of "JERSEY SHORE" ….Would love to hear "Hey Joey B., it's 4XL T-Shirt time!!"
The key to this entire argument is just basically how you should approach a negotiation in the first place. The Phillies are currently holding all the cards in this situation they have more than enough pitching to afford to move him, and yet judging by attendance and our new super expensive scoreboard we have more than enough money to keep him. We have a position of strength here and there's no reason for the Phillies to just salary dump Joe Blanton.
Freeing up the money is all well and good, but if you look at the upper levels of the Phillies farm system there aren't a whole ton of major league ready trading chips. (Excluding Dominic Brown who we aren't trading). So I wouldn't count on the Phillies making some big trade deadline move. I also wouldn't expect them to trade Joe Blanton at the deadline because I think we all expect them to be in contention for the division why would you weaken your major league team for the stretch run.
The only way you trade Joe Blanton is if it makes your organization better in that someone offers to take the salary (and let's be honest for Joe's production as a starting pitcher that's a really fair salary.) and offers a prospect in return. If they're interested in Mike Rizzotti who is blocked in the Phillies depth chart you can offer to include him to either net another prospect or to upgrade to a more elite prospect for Big Joe.
The key here is that the Phillies don't have to be one of those teams that cuts salary just to cut it. They are above that now where they can afford to take their time and let the right deal come to them. When the Yanks are going through spring training and Hughes, Nova and their other rookie starters are cruising around with +5 era's they'll be taking a long hard look at Joe Blanton. When they give Ruben a call to check in that's when he should rake them across the coals.
The smart thing to do would keep him till the trade deadline since we could not get a deal done in the offseason. I def thing we are going to need middle relief help down the stretch. Personally I would trade him to a division team or the Yankees for a tasty cake because thats all he is worth
Phillies should keep Blanton, because he looks like my friend's fiancee and she would be sad to see him go
Joe as our fifth starter is a luxury. I know they say that you can never have too much pitching but, all four of our starters combined, have missed about 1/3 of an inning their entire careers. If a trade is going to happen with the Phils, common sense would tell you that you would trade for a need form where you have an excess. That would be Joe Blanton out some AA pitching. Joe will go…and we will get a lot for him.
The Dipsy
Why shouldn't we keep Blanton? He's better than a lot of other guys last year. It's almost a shame Halladay, Lee, Hamels, and Oswalt overshadow him so much.
This all depends entirely on how much you want to believe the hard cap the ownership group has supposedly placed upon RAJ.
If the Phils are flush with more cash than they possibly know how to spend, and Ruben's talk about the strict spending limit is just a PR move to keep them from looking like the Yankees, then there's absolutely NO reason to get rid of Joe Blanton. The man's body of work is incredibly consistent, he eats innings almost as efficiently and voraciously as he eats cupcakes, and most importantly, he keeps his walk rate down. His BB/9 last year was better than Kendrick, Oswalt, or Hamels, and he was 6th in the NL, ranking ahead of stalwart aces like Josh Johnson and Chris Carpenter. If you believe that Ruben doesn't HAVE to trade Joe, then there's no reason to trade him. Who WOULDN'T want a guy like Joe Blanton as their FIFTH starter?!?!
Now, if you believe that we must cut payroll, Joe's a good candidate for cutting, considering our glut of awesome pitchery at the top of the order. He's overpaid for a 5th starter by far, and we have cheaper options in that slot waiting in the wings to deliver league-average performance for bargain-basement prices. We could get a veteran righty bat for the outfield to shore up our offense…or just free up cash to keep guys like Hamels around for a little while longer after their contracts are up this coming offseason.
So it really depends on whether the party line that RAJ has been toe-ing has been an accurate depiction of the State of the Phillies. So I voted to split the difference and keep him till at least mid-season, with the option to trade him depending upon the team's needs at the time.
…which is exactly what I believe RAJ to be doing.
Wow…give something away and all the Facebookers come out. Some of these comments I will totally disregard.
The Phillies hold all the cards here. They are in the power postion RIGHT NOW (that could change if their needs change). So they can afford to wait and strike when they get an offer that makes sense. I agree, though. At some point this season, unless someone goes down because of a serious injury, he's gone….and the Phillies will get a nice return for him.
I would either trade him to the red sox for cameron or the yanks for marte……a right handed outfield bat or a lefty to solidify the bullpen…..both would better serve the team right now, without blanton, kendrick is an adequte enough 5th starter
For the first time that I can remember clearly, the Phillies are sitting in a very advantageous position. They obviously have very little need for something more than a semi-competent pitcher given the lack of regular season starts and no postseason starts this fifth spot will occupy relative to the big four. There are plenty of pitchers both outside and inside this club that come to mind (Worley being my favorite right now) when you think of potential Blanton replacements.
So why move now?
At this point, every club is a contender. Therefore, our trade market is logically at its worst. Once teams lose beyond the point of no contention, they will offer up anyone except for the players they deem as integral to the club's future. Plus, teams that are close to contending, or have reached the point where they expect to be in the playoffs but need a third or fourth starter, become more likely to overpay for someone like Blanton, especially considering how much rest he can be counted on to give to the bullpen late in the season.
Throw in the added bonus of injury insurance (could you imagine having, say, Bastardo and Kendrick as your 4 and 5 for an extended period?) and you can see why the Phillies are most likely going to wait until midseason to trade Blanton.
Phillies need to wait for someone somewhere to go down or fail miserably in spring training and then move him….the market for serviceable starters isn't what it is going to be come mid march~~god forbid but the Phillies might need him by …then you never know. Phillies should wait patiently until at least mid march! He is a commodity other team's don't have and just might need but not yet because they still *think* Joe Blow from their AAA club is gonna be a major leaguer this year. You'll see, he is not yet fully valued….give it a month!See More
How soon we turn. Blanton did not have a great season last year which is no secret; however he is a bit of a work horse and as a 5th starter he could probably be the 3rd starter for 75% of the Major Leagues. He obviously pales in comparison to the big 4 and I think that is what people are focusing on; bottom line is who else are we going to get? Are we worried that he might have our average bullpen take the mound after the 5th inning? Then we should have never gotten rid of Bret Myers..
I say keep him and let him soak up innings. How many of us gave up on Hamels after his 2009? I know he is younger, but if we are going to be hasty and use a trend of one season, then that is crazy. Amaro Jr. isn't worried about his ability, he is worried about the team budget. That is what started this debate. We sell out every game..we can afford him.
Keep Blanton unless you can acquire solid youth for him. Contending teams will need solid pitching. I believe his value will rise as we get close to the trade deadline. He could have a very positive impact until the trade deadline. Of course, we may want to keep Blanton. I would seed two solid prospects for him. Or one outstanding one. The trade deadline will be key.
Save big Joe until further on in the season. If we trade Blanton now, the return will be minimal. No team wants to take on his contract, so in result we will be trading Blanton for a minimal prospect return. Look at the Cliff Lee deal, none of those players seems to be panning out as prospects. Blanton won't generate half of that return.
In addition, injuries to pitchers are common in the MLB. If one of the big 4 goes down, do you really want the rotation to have Kendrick and worley as the #4 and #5. Keep Joe in the 5 spot because he is definitely better than every teams number 5 in the national league. I would argue that Joe is better than most teams #4 and a few teams #3.
The best scenario would be to hold on to him until the deadline. If the rotation is entirely health, I expect to have a comfortable lead in the division. Come playoff time, we will not need a 5th starter, so we look to improve the team for the playoffs. Evaluate the team and what exactly they need. It could be middle relief, a rightfielder, or a bat off the bench, and transisition Worley or another young starter into that role for that future. It would be better to eat the contract at mid-season because you still get use out of blanton for half the season and hopefully get that last piece that leads to another parade down broad st.
Keep him!!! Or at least wait till the deadline. Ben/Brown may do a great job. The bullpen should be good if not great. So if they are the only question marks then they wouldn't need to move him for any other reason. Also Oswalt may retire/ no have his option picked up so Joe would be a good #4 over Kendrick.
I think the Phillies should keep Joe Blanton untill about halfway through the pre season and get all this hype around. That way his trade stock might go up and we should try to aquire some young prospects so that we can have a dominate team that will compete for World Series 5 years from now. Our Team is now one of the oldest the MLB. We should plan for the future by getting rid of Blanton. That being said, I still think we have the best team in the MLB right now and getting rid of Blanton will probably help us in the long run.
Knock on wood, but R2C2 is NOT IMMUNE to the injury bug or down years. How quickly we forget that Cliff struggled for a little while last year or Cole Hamels' slight downturn in 2009.
Steady Joe could come in handy in September if Halladay gets a bit worn at the edges like he did this year.
I feel bad for Steady Joe. In all the circus antics surrounding R2C2, people have forgotten that a healthy, effective Joe Blanton can be very, very dangerous to anyone's line-up.
Kendrick/Worley would be insurance policies.
Steady Joe is a great number three on any other team. Let's give him some respect.
I don't think that just because the question was raised about Blanton that it means that he's not getting respect. It's a fair argument. We have a stud rotattion…and some potential holes in the lineup and the bullpen. Joe could and probably will be a very valuable trade partner at some point this season. If anything, that SHOWS RESPECT….that the Phillies have a guy like that that can be traded to better their team.
And, yeah, if there's an injury to one of the other starters then having Blanton is great.
Like I said earlier…..the Phillies are in a position of power with this…
Hold on to him for a spot start, especially if one of you're top 4 go down.
Hold on to him especially if one of the top 4 go down.
It's pretty clear that keeping Blanton would be the wise decision to make here. Not only would he be "insurance" incase one of the 4 is added to the DL, his value will go through the roof come may or june when teams are desperate for pitching. Either way it would be a win win situation. 8 Million dollars is A LOT of money for a 5th starter, or an extra arm in the bullpen, but that's the price to pay when you take the shot at going for the best rotation in baseball history.
Hold on to him and be able to evaluate the options just before the trade deadline. He is either going to be what we expect of our 5th starter or trade him to a team that really wants/needs him. This will clear room for us to go after a good starter from a bad team just like when we were blessed with Roy Halladay and Oswalt.In time for another World Series run!!!
Well it appears the Phillies are still pursuing an above-average right-handed bat…given their recent (failed) talks with the Rangers about Michael Young. Still a sign that Amaro still thinks this offense has a need for improvement, and that they still have enough flexibility to do so.
Nice arguements indeed.
I like what Chuck (and a few others) said – we do hold the cards here. But, lets figure something out – When does Joe do his best? When is he at his peak value? Second half of the season. What I mean by that is if we wait until the trade deadline, he may stink up April and May and his value is diminished. His top value is right now.
Now, figure what our needs are – we do need a power bat from the right side – we really do need a 3rd baseman in waiting – we could use certified (aka – proven) BP help. Or, just free up some cash. Look, how many games would there be a w/l difference between Cheeseburger/Worley and Kyle? Not much and we have the studly 4.
Joe is at his peak value, before he gets on the mound. If he starts the season on the Phils and has an April/May like he did in 09 and 10, his value is diminished.
Joe Blanton did pitch on Opening Day in 2008… Can you say FIVE #1 pitchers? !?!?
They should keep him.
keep Joe blanton 100%. there's absolutley no reason to trade this guy, for a number 5 starter he's a great number 5. ni reason to start kendrick either, Kendrick is nothing more then a good triple a starter, if there's anyone u try to trade to reduce the salary it's ibanez, he's up there with his age now but there might be someone out there willing to trade for him
They should absoluely keep him and let him assume Chad Durbin's role. Blanton is always strong for a few innings, then he collapses. He'd be a great fit out of the bullpen as a middle reliever.
An $8 million middle reliever??
It depends if he gets training they should keep him but the game he played against the giants In world series we should get rid of him
I really think the Phillies should keep joe he is good and he even won some games for us but, he still needs work on his pitching skills and i think if he's constant at that he become a good pitcher
Keep Joe Blanton….I think he is a good enough pitcher for five or six innings and with our bullpen we should be doing very well!!
trade him for a good young hitter bc we need it!
I say hang on to Joe, he can pitch most days, he was a little messy for our champs in the finals, keep him and see what happens!
I think they should trade him and someone else to go after Michael young or a right fielder
They should keep him because if they do trade him now , the way the market is at the moment there is no guarantee that we will get something in return or if anybody want to pay for his salary now. kendrick and vance worley are a nice thought for #5 but i just dont think those two are ready for the hype around the other 4 pitchers we have, i think it would be too much for them. blanton has pitched for us in the world series and has the experience. the other two dont. we should just keep him and he will do well for us a # pitcher in the rotation.
I say keep him, he eats up a lot of innings and maybe being around the other guys in the rotation will help make him better. He isn't terrible, and he's not great, but he's decent. As long as he can get 6 or 7 innings a night, then they should be golden. Keep him for this year and worry about it AFTER our World Series Parade down Broad Street!
Long reliever and fifth starter fit those few times in a year when that is needed.
Trade him to dump salary or you cant Keep him he adds depth
Keep him for this year see how he does n if he does good make him a closer next year because lidge is not lights out anymore n if he stinks the joint up trade him or send him back to minors he may become Joe can't win not Joe Blanton
My thoughts should be that the Phillies keep him. Even though the 4 other pitchers are highly talented and # 1 aces, many people do not realize that Joe was a # 1 ace in Oakland. He gets you wins, eats innings and also keeps his mouth closed. With all the focus on the others, Big Joe is gonna win you 20 games and have an ERA under 3. Well worth the contract that we owe him as a # 5 starter!!!!
Honestly i think they should keep him. Hes an average pitcher nd he is our 5th starter and we are lucky to have him!
Make Blanton the 5th starter. He was never spectacular, but always solid & good for 4-5 innings to let the buollpen take it from there.
Not a dam thing he is perfect where he is right there in the 2011 phillies soon to be world champions. Joe is a great pitcher just needs to finds his grove
At this point the phils should just stick with the young (Vance Worley) and try to find the best deal for Blanton. The Royals or Orioles could definatley use the pitcher we don't need.


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The Pont des Arts, Paris, 1867-1868
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
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