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Hi. I am still making an assortment of boxes. Have not posted one lately but thought I would show this one. The main reason for my posting is because this is my first ever attempt at dove tails. Still a lot to learn but not a faiure either. Made from cedar like the last one posted but added a tray made from some really green popular. Tray and box bottom lined with black felt. Lid has rounded edges and solid brass hinges. Only finish is about five coats of poly. Thank you for taking the time to look.
-- Donnie-- listen to the wood.
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#1 posted 04-12-2010 02:54 AM
great work, thanks for letting me know what type of wood i have in my shop too. I have some poplar like that it looks almost black with purple and green mixed. THANKS i hate working with poplar though.
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#2 posted 04-12-2010 03:08 AM
Not so humble… in my humble opinion…
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#3 posted 04-12-2010 03:10 AM
Very nice… love the clean lines.
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#4 posted 04-12-2010 03:19 AM
I think you did one fine job…. Nice box..
-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.
#5 posted 04-12-2010 03:37 AM
I think it looks very good… You must be a New Orleans Saints Fan..I see their logo on the box lid…Who Dat…
#6 posted 04-12-2010 04:09 AM
The Saints are cool in my book but the real reason for the emblem is I really like it. Means flower-lily in french. Or it could be it is in the seal of The House of BOURBON.
-- Donnie-- listen to the wood.
#7 posted 04-12-2010 04:16 AM
I think this project is great… nice clean and simple lines, fantastic work….
-- New Project = New Tool... it's just the way it is, don't fight it... :)
#8 posted 04-12-2010 04:20 AM
Awesome job, looks fantastic.
-- Monty Q, Columbia, South Carolina.
#9 posted 04-12-2010 04:24 AM
I haven't attempted using cedar yet for any projects. I've seen several projects recently using cedar that are quite beautiful – this being one of them. I think I will have to get me some and see what I can come up with. The dovetales look good. Did you hand cut the dovetails?
-- Hey, woodworking ain't brain surgery. Just do something and keep trying till you get it. Doc
#10 posted 04-12-2010 04:29 AM
docholladay – no these are not hand cut. Not quite ready for that yet.
-- Donnie-- listen to the wood.
#11 posted 04-12-2010 04:43 AM
Very handsome box. The dovetails look crisp. I really like the inside trays and felt work. Nice touch.
-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford. Wood-a-holics unanimous president
#12 posted 04-12-2010 05:22 AM
Very smooth Donnie, Beautiful
-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none
#13 posted 04-12-2010 06:08 AM
Love the knots. Nice work.
-- jack -- ...measure once, curse twice!
#14 posted 04-14-2010 02:14 AM
Nice looking box! Extra smooth lines and stands out very well. Good job!
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#15 posted 04-14-2010 02:36 AM
Nice Job!! Did you carve the Fleur d' lies yourself? Great Job!!
-- Greg
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On the most recent cover of the magazine Filmfare, Bollywood superstars Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif have pose for the very special anniversary number 2010. The two popular and well liked actors have been chosen to be on the cover especially for the anniversary issue. The two celebrities from the Bollywood film industry have been two of the most watched by viewers in the last year, this being one of the primary reason for which they have been offered this.
On the cover of the magazine the two are quite smarted dressed. While Katrina Kaif has made the decision of wearing an elegant maroon gown, actor Akshay Kumar decided to put on an elegant black suit. Everybody agreed that the two appeared very nicely together.
The photo shot in which they were invited to star is just one of the latest appearances that the two have made in the last months. As the release of their film is near, Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif have been seen everywhere together.


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Putin critic avoids prison term, vows defiance
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — The regional court changed a verdict imposed on prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Wednesday from imprisonment to a suspended sentence.
Navalny, a charismatic blogger and frequent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was sentenced in July by a Kirov district court to five years in prison for an alleged 2009 embezzlement of $530,000 from a timber company. Navalny called the case political persecution.
Navalny, 37, thanked his supporters and pledged to continue his political activities. He vowed to appeal the latest ruling in hopes of winning a full acquittal.
The decision left his conviction in place, blocking him from running for office in the future.
"This doesn't cancel political struggle," he said to reporters on the steps of the regional courthouse in Kirov. "We have demonstrated that we can have enough influence on the authorities. We need to continue our work and seek the freeing of those imprisoned for political motives."
Navalny was campaigning to become mayor of Moscow when he was convicted. He was released during his appeal following street protests in his support and was allowed to remain free and participate in the Sept. 8 election.
Navalny came in second with 27 percent of the vote to Kremlin loyalist and Moscow acting administrator Sergei Sobyanin, who barely overcame the 50 percent margin needed to avoid a runoff election. Navalny had hoped to consolidate the protest vote and win in a second round.
Navalny appealed the results, citing numerous violations, but his demand for a recount was turned down by the Moscow Election Commission.
Many observers believe that Navalny's strong showing in the polls contributed to saving him from prison.
"The softening of Navalny's sentence is certainly a significant victory of the opposition forces," Lev Ponomaryov, head of For Human Rights movement, a Moscow-based rights group, said in a telephone interview.
Ponomaryov expressed hope that Navalny's sentence would be completely revoked in the course of a large-scale criminal amnesty in the works at the Kremlin and expected by the end of the year.
In the wake of the post-verdict protests, Putin had publicly questioned the severity of the initial verdict.
"It seemed odd to me that (Navalny) was really handed down five years," Putin said at a meeting with a group of young pro-Kremlin activists in August.


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Whenever we find ourselves feeling a little bored in the midst of a dull Thursday (as we do today), we cheer ourselves by logging-on to Beyonce's many online platforms and spending a little time catching up on what she's been up to. Is that weird?
Maybe so, but in case you find yourself experiencing a similar Thursday-induced downer, we thought we'd share the Instagram-obsessed singer's latest snaps with you. Just because.
You'll be glad to learn that, even though she's been keeping a relatively low profile since the Presidential inauguration/Super Bowl/sell-out world tour craziness, Bey's still keeping things as fierce as ever.
And she's seemingly been taking some styling tips from her rapper husband, Jay-Z, as she sports a big black puffer jacket, a pair of big-tongued trainers and an oversized baseball cap with the word 'Beyond' emblazoned on it.
The shots appear to have been taken in some sort of construction yard - maybe Bey and Jay are replacing the guttering on their house and had to pick up a few supplies? Or maybe she's just THAT urban.
In another shot, Bey sits in the driver's seat of a big ol' truck that look to have come straight from the Seventies (and, honestly, we kind of wish they'd stayed there).
But even with the trousers and the weird location, Bey still manages to look cool as hell.
In the snaps, she's sporting the blonde hair that she unveiled in her latest promotional pictures for her Mrs Carter world tour (although sadly she's not showing quite as much skin).
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Photo by Erik Andrews '09
October 11, 2006
Nick Kehoe '07 had never started a full season at quarterback until he arrived at Amherst College. He had never led his team to victories. No undefeated seasons, no Homecoming wins. Maybe that's why after so many years at Amherst, he is the perfect man to lead this team.
At The Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut, Kehoe was a career back-up in an option-style offense. As a drop-back passer, he was forced out of the starting line-up, making only 10 career starts in high school. Being used mostly as a back-up made Kehoe mentally tough and noticeably mature off the field.
Head Coach E.J. Mills recalls that when Kehoe visited Amherst for football and baseball, he was talking about attending a Penn State camp. Mills had to convince him he would get better looks here. Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach Don Faulstick said that when Kehoe attended their camp, "right away you could see he had a strong arm; it was almost funny he wasn't a starter in high school."
When Kehoe arrived in Amherst in the fall of 2003, he was a legacy at Amherst and on the football field. John Kehoe '70, Nick's father, was the quarterback for the Lord Jeffs, excelling under the guidance of legendary coach James Ostendarp, and was the career total passing yards record holder for 27 years.
While Nick saw limited time in 2003 and 2004, as a back-up to then starter Marsh Moseley '05, Kehoe was always prepared on the sideline. As a first-year student, his only significant time of the season came against Little Three archrival Williams, after Moseley broke his leg against Trinity the previous Saturday. In the Williams game Kehoe completed 14 of 22 attempts for 123 yards and a touchdown, showing the Amherst faithful a spark which was only a preview to future seasons.
Kehoe said he "always heard [his] dad jaw with his uncle [a Williams graduate] about which team is better," but he never expected the intensity of the Biggest Little Game in America. He remembers "walking out to the field for warm-ups and having five-year-olds yelling at us."
Despite his solid season-ending performance against Williams, Kehoe resumed back-up duty for Moseley's senior campaign. While plenty of players would have grown bitter at finding themselves on the bench while they knew they could get the job done, Kehoe took a lot from Moseley and the coaching staff.
"It was frustrating because I realized I could play, but at the same time, I knew I still wasn't ready." Kehoe explained, "I was still learning the system. Playing behind Marsh was extremely beneficial because I was able to learn how to prepare for games by seeing how he did it."
For Kehoe, even though the system his high school ran was not tailored to his style of play, it came much easier that the complicated offenses of college football.
"In high school, football was never so complicated. It wasn't about making reads. It was just option left or option right," Kehoe explains. "If I had to go out there right away, it wouldn't have been good." He adds, "Marsh knew the system, and he taught me how to prepare, how to make those reads."
After waiting his entire life to be the starter, Kehoe finally got his opportunity in 2005, when he was named the number one quarterback for the Jeffs. Last season was truly a coming-out party for Kehoe, as he finished second in the NESCAC in passing (174.2 ypg) and third in total offense (166.0 ypg), while passing for 10 touchdowns. He finished sixth in passing efficiency (125.0) in the conference, and was named First-Team All NESCAC. Highlights of his season include having then-career numbers, going 12 of 22 for 224 yards and a touchdown against Little Three rival Wesleyan at Homecoming, only to shatter those marks against Trinity two weeks later, chalking up 323 yards passing and three touchdowns on 22 of 43 passes.
Kehoe credits some of his success to a group of standout wide receivers who he has played with for four seasons, including Mark Hannon '07 and Justin Macione '07.
"In Division III, you don't get those spring workouts, so it is huge to have familiarity with Mash and Hannon," Kehoe said. "Playing football at this level is all about timing, and having all this time together gives us a major advantage."
When Faulstick speaks about Kehoe as a player, he makes it clear that while he might not be the most vocal leader on the field, he is definitely the leader of the team. "I can go an entire practice without hearing his voice, but I just know he's doing the little things behind the scenes." Faulstick adds, "He really leads by example, and is a tremendous competitor."
As far as character, Faulstick says Kehoe is "really grounded and humble. He is a great communicator with his teammates." John Kehoe is proud of Nick's ability to "always know how to bide his time and wait for his opportunity." Adding that "he never stopped believing in his ability to play the game he loves."
Mills calls Kehoe's development "a classic success story of a kid with raw talent, totally unrefined physically and mentally, becoming a great quarterback and person."
As an Amherst graduate and a Lord Jeff football success story himself, John Kehoe explains that "Amherst has a way of discovering people. They come here and thrive in their sport; that's always something I felt about Amherst in the 1960s, and it's great that Nick is part of that now."
In the off season, Kehoe is a starting pitcher for the Amherst College baseball team. Baseball was his first love growing up, and it is his strong arm that made him realize his potential in football.
Off the field, Kehoe is a psychology major with a passion for film. He spent last summer working for a documentary production company. He credits classics such as Pulp Fiction and The Big Lebowski for his interest in film. Taking advantage of Amherst's curriculum, Kehoe is enrolled in a screenwriting class which he enjoys. Kehoe plans to be involved in the film production industry somehow after graduation, but for now, he just waits for that opportunity to arise.


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Almost 2 weeks ago I had an item disabled because of some file errors ( never underestimate support ! )
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To the Editor:
The Greenhill Woman's club of Mt. Juliet would like to take this opportunity to thank some special people who made the Wilson County FCE Spring Luncheon on May 1 a success.
We would like to thank Houston's Catering of Mt. Juliet for the delicious food enjoyed by all attending.Special thanks go to each fce member who entered an apron to raise money for 4-H scholarships.Our program was provided by the 4-H Performing Arts Troupe and we wish to thank them and UT specialist, Justin Crowe, for a very enjoyable day.Going above and beyond were Medina Vail and Channing Dudley.Thank you, ladies, for your outstanding contribution.
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Video memories #4: Atlantic
To coincide with the release of The Best Of Keane (out now - get it from Amazon or iTunes), we asked the band to share their memories of the official videos of the songs from the album. Up next is Richard, telling us about the Atlantic video:
I can't tell you how cold that water was! The lead actor had to submerge himself in it, again and again… I also can't remember exactly how Irvine Welsh (who directed the video) and Keane came together, but this is my favourite Keane drum part, and one of our better videos - helps that we aren't in it, of course...
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MY FAVORITE SONG OF YOU!!!! Simplemente es la canción más impactante de toda su discografía, y el album "under the Iron Sea" es mi favorito, aunque también me encanta "Strangeland".... Un abrazo desde México.
@Indonesia: I always remember reading Tim's comments about this song, that it was YOUR drumming, Richard, that makes this song as magnificent as it is *standing applause*
Wonderful and special video, a beautiful song that I'll never get tired of listen to it. What a nice memories come to my mind hearing this song ^^ I love Hopes and Fears, but I have to say that the second album is incredibly good, to me the best of your albums so far. I love you so much! Eva
The best Keane song for me and the best videoclip. Une chanson "habitée", melancoly, wonderful melody..."The Keane that blew me away " yes JHanna02 !
At the end of Playing Along is also a fantastic drum part.
yesterday my dad told me he thought drums were just a kind of support for the music but not that important, and I was just like NAH-AH! I told him there was this song called Atlantic that had a beautiful drumbeat without which the song wouldn't be half as beautiful. After listening to it, he agreed with me. lulu: 1, dad: 0. Thanks Richard for helping prove my dad wrong! It's always fun!
Memories # 5: Vídeo Vevo "Sovereign Light Café" "Keane: 'We weren't writing something as good as Sgt Pepper so we had to try harder" El final parece la foto de portada de Sgt. Pepper. Esta canción es preciosa.
wo! i can't guess but the weather seems ccold :o my favorite song too.
I've never seen this video or heard this longer version of Atlantic. How is this possible ? shame on me !!!!! I always found the introduction of this song so great but too short. Now, I discovered this longer version (thank you Richard) with a musical introduction that lasts almost two minutes. That's great, I love it. I regret that this version is not on the album Iron Sea. What a pity. Sorry for the mistakes. Big kiss from the south of France.
It's the first time that I watch this vid, it's very gloomy, but translates the song atmosphere. At the end there is something of Magical Mystery Tour. Rich, your beats are fantastic. Beijos, Regina.
Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial (1939 - 1945) el estadounidense Harold B. Rhodes (1910-2000) fue reclutado en la aviación y en sus ratos libres enseñaba piano a sus compañeros. El médico de la base le sugirió que creara un programa de terapia musical para los soldados heridos, muchos de ellos postrados e incapaces de moverse. Pero los pianos eran pesadísimos y difíciles de transportar. Apenas terminó la guerra, la solución de Rhodes fue hacer el piano de juguete Xilette. Tenía un mecanismo interno similar a un xilófonos (con sonido parecido al metalófono), hecho con los tubos de aluminio provenientes de las alas de los bombarderos B-17. El piano tenía 30 teclas de tamaño normal (dos octavas y media). Fue un gran éxito y se produjeron varios miles de pianos. Incluso después de la guerra Rhodes ganó un reconocimiento firmado por el general Patton y una medalla por su invento terapéutico. Entre 1946 y 1950, Rhodes creó el Pre-piano, que era un desarrollo del Xilette, ya con el mecanismo típico del futuro piano eléctrico Rhodes.
I can well believe how cold the water was, Richard! And where has Tom gone?
Para mí lo mejor son las voces. Y los tambores de Richard van a ritmo para dar a esta canción el aire tenebroso y en definitiva es la frialdad del mar Atlántico comparada con la muerte. "Under the Iron Sea". Es mi álbum preferido.
The first rhodes under the BMaj7 chord are played with Rice-Oxley's electric piano instrumentally. After 30 seconds, the bass and drums are added. Within 59 seconds, the shorter version appearing on the albums starts (running 19 seconds on that version). The weird intro of the drums was a particular reason for Rice-Oxley to include it on the album. Chaplin vocals are then introduced, without drums for 16 beats. Clocking 3:27 on the video and 2:32 on the album, the song drastically changes its tone to introduce the chorus and the final part, converting automatically the song in a ballad. While the album version fades with strings, the video version incorporates the outro of "The Iron Sea", with strange and electronic sounds including echoes and voices. Marisa. Barcelona.
This is Keane. The Keane that blew me away with these songs and sounds I had never heard before. Beautiful. The video is Ok. I also think Richards drums could have been used more effectively in other songs also. But, can't really complain about the first two records much. They are and always will be my two favorite records.
Hi Richard I am very happy to find you,!!!! do not to watch dates of concerts on your site i miss it *** I hope that these moment of happiness will return very quickly ***** ATLANTIC **the first time I saw this video I felt many l emotion of sadness then often seeing I learned al 'I say a big congratulations to this the actor ..::thank for others video SILENCED BY THE NIGHT it's song talk about a great story of love ; it's very romantic !! a beautiful song ; wonderful video *** i love *** i hope to see you soon Big kisses from France
ISA, from Brasil, São Paulo **** I always will be frank with my favourite band: marvelous song, horrible video... Lots of love! XXXXX
Haunting song, appropriate video. Wish you had done more drum parts like this one or the one on Broken Toy...
Wonderful video. Thanks for this :) Makes me feel in 2006-07 when you released this album, a lot of memories.


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The Watauga High boy's and girl's indoor track teams closed out regular season play Monday night at the JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, N.C. North Stokes
was the host school.
The Pioneers posted 31 top-ten finishes. The boys had 14, the girls had 17. WHS also won two events---Alison Seramur won the girl's pole vault with a jump of ten feet, and Matt Osborne won the boy's 1,600-meter run in 5:28.51.
The WHS girls posted four second place finishes and one third place finish.
Kathleen Mansure finished second in the girl's 1,600 in 5:52.22, Savanna Randle finished second in the 55-meter hurdles in 7.75 seconds, Lily Weeks finished second in the 1,000-meter run (3:28.26), and WHS finished second in the 4x400-meter relay (Weeks, Kennedy Kavanaugh, Randle and Grace Plyler) in 4:35.77.
Randle finished third in the 300-meter run (45.19). Carrie Pennell finished fourth in the triple jump (28-02) and Plyler finished fourth in the 300 (45.81).
The WHS boys finished second in the 4x800 relay (Andrew Crumpler, Matt Hellenbrand, Conner Pate, Michael Holland) in 9:09.56, Kenon Fox finished third in the shot put (41-02), and Pete Conner finished third in the 1,000 (2:58.80).
Zack Pifer finished fourth in the high jump (5-0), Zach Styron finished fourth in the 55-meter hurdles (8.62), Hellenbrand finished fourth in the 500 (1:14.17), and Crumpler finished fourth in the 1,000 (3:01.97).
The Pioneers will send three qualifiers to the state championships at the JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 8. Mansure and Jacob Soule will represent WHS in the girl's and boy's 3,200-meter run; Seramur will represent WHS in the girl's pole vault.


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Tree Planting Ceremony as Part of Your Wedding
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The ex-Miami Dolphins quarterback who filled in so well for an injured Dan Marino back in 1993 that some fans were calling for him to be the full-time starter instead of the now Hall-of-Famer, will compete on television's "The Biggest Loser".
Mitchell has ballooned to 366 pounds. That's nearly 130 pounds heavier than he was during his playing time.
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Two other former pro athletes will also compete in the NBC weight-loss reality show, including 388 pound former offensive lineman for the New England Patriots Damien Woody and Zina Garrison from women's tennis. She weighs in at 263 pounds.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Respect for Marriage Act today. The bill would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act which bans same-sex marriages from federal recognition and allows states to ignore marriages performed in states where same-sex marriage is legal.
"Today's vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee puts us one step closer to ending federal marriage discrimination," said HRC President Joe Solmonese. "We thank the members of the Judiciary Committee who stood up for LGBT families and particularly thank Chairman Leahy and Senator Feinstein for their leadership in fighting this unjust law."
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For Brad Matheson, local government is a passion. He has been a member of Hobsons Bay Council for eight years and president of the Municipal Association of Victoria, the representative body for the state's 79 councils, for seven.
That passion, it seems, is a Matheson family affair. So much so that, when submissions were called for a review of councillor numbers and ward boundaries in Hobsons Bay, eight members of his family joined him in making submissions.
These included four who are not even old enough to vote: his 10-year-old twin daughters, his 13-year-old daughter and a 17-year-old nephew.
Cr Matheson, his wife Joyce Camilleri and 13-year-old daughter wrote to the Victorian Electoral Commission in March proposing a nine-councillor, single-ward structure for Hobsons Bay.
After a preliminary report was released by the commission in April recommending seven councillors in seven wards, the Matheson clan responded with submissions supporting the recommendation.
This time submissions came from Cr Matheson, his wife Joyce, his three daughters, his nephew, his mother Joan, his father Clive and his sister Leanne.
Cr Matheson yesterday acknowledged his three young daughters had not written their own submissions.
He said he, his wife and three daughters had discussed the review and developed a "family submission" together. "I sat down and discussed with the family where we are going."
Cr Matheson said his approach to the issue was "no different to other families within the municipality who have put forward similar submissions".
"I've done nothing wrong and I stand by the fact that my family has every right to put in submissions," he said. "The fact is they (the daughters) were aware my wife and I were putting in submissions. If I can be accused of anything, it is that I have consulted my family on this issue and encouraged them to have their say."
I wish to indicate my support for the preferred electoral option of seven single-council wards as indicated in the VEC preliminary report. This electoral model will allow for local representation, more transparency in governance and a direct link between the electors and the elected."
From a submission from Brad Matheson's 10-year-old daughter
But Hans Paas, a former Williamstown mayor and past state president of the Australian Democrats, accused Cr Matheson of poor conduct as a councillor and MAV official.
"For a person in his position, it's embarrassing. His behaviour brings local government into disrepute," he said. "We should encourage youth to be active, but this is using children."
Mr Paas has stood twice unsuccessfully against Cr Matheson. Mr Paas, his partner John Tungyep and 17-year-old son have all made submissions.


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Variable Cost Examples
The nature of variable cost examples themselves can vary widely. For instance, some companies might list labor as a variable cost, particularly if it hires temporary staff on a regular basis. A construction company, on the other hand, might list lumber as a variable expense, since the amount of wood it purchases will vary according to the number of jobs the company takes.
While the expenses themselves may differ, the formula for calculating these costs generally remains the same. Total variable cost is calculated by multiplying the total output by the variant price per unit of that output (e.g. total variable cost=total output variable cost per unit). This formula also requires documentation of the total raw material cost and direct labor cost for the production of a certain quantity of output. This is typically calculated over a specific time period, most often annually.
Clothing Manufacturer Example: Part 1
For example, imagine that a clothing manufacturer has received an order for 10 custom made dresses at $2,000 a piece. The company normally only produces about 30 custom dresses a year, and it wants to determine the gross profit that will arise from this one time-consuming job. The company knows that they spend $9,000 annually to cover the raw materials necessary to design these dresses, and $24,000 in direct labor costs. With this preliminary information, the company can begin to calculate variability and profit.
Clothing Manufacturer Example: Part 2
To determine gross profit, the clothing company must first calculate the variable cost per dress by dividing the number of dresses by the cost of materials and labor. Doing this, the raw material cost per dress would come out to be $300 (9,000/30) and the labor cost would be $800 (24,000/30). Using the above formula, total variable cost would be computed as follows: 10 (number of requested output of dresses) $1,100 (total labor and material) = $11,000. If the company charges $20,000 for 10 dresses, they can then expect to make a profit of $9,000 ($20,000-$11,000).
Tracking Variable Expenses
An extension of variable cost examples also shows how easily a companys variable expenses might become a liability. For example, imagine what would have happened if the company had decided to spend an extra $3000 total on embellishments and additional labor, thus significantly adding to total variable cost. This could be particularly risky if the company then sold only 25 dresses that year instead of 30. This would further decrease revenue. For this reason, it is important to carefully track these costs and weigh them against market risks.
Total Variable Cost vs. Variable Cost per Unit
Despite what is suggested by the terminology, variable costs per unit actually remain constant over time. It is only the total variable cost that demonstrates frequent fluctuations. For example, the total variable cost in the initial example of the clothing manufacturer will change with an increase or decrease of total output. However, regardless of whether the company produces 30 dresses or 100 dresses, the variable cost per dress will remain $1,100.
These variable cost examples reflect total costs before the inclusion of any fixed rates. For example, while the clothing company might spend a total of $33,000 in annual variable costs, it does not include the other necessary costs that would be needed to run the business. Examples of fixed rate costs include water and electricity. This is paid regardless of the volume of production.


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Ventura, CA -- Elizabeth 'Ma' Duncan, 54, stands between attorney S. Ward Sullivan and her son, attorney Frank Duncan, as she hears Judge Charles F. Blackstock deny her motion for a new trial and sentence her to death in the gas chamber for hiring two men to kill her daughter-in-law, Olga Duncan (1959)
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This lady was the mother-in-law from hell, had an incestuous passion fro her son and couldn't bear that any other woman should have him. Google elizabeth ma duncan and check out the ventura county star article on her.
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Gallery: Keith Hawkins speaks at Santa Fe Springs High School
SANTA FE SPRINGS -- It's not easy being a teenager but you don't have to use your words to hurt others or put people down to get respect. That was part of the message Keith Hawkins, an inspirational speaker, delivered Tuesday to about 2,600 Santa Fe High School students in two sessions.
The assembly was part of Santa Fe Springs' 23rd annual Diversity Summit program, which began in response to the Rodney King beating by LAPD officers. Hawkins is scheduled to speak today at St. Paul High School and Santa Fe Christian School as part of the same program.
"We're promoting tolerance - everything that relates to the hot-button issues at the school," said Rick Brown, program coordinator for the family and intervention program for the city that sponsors the program.
"We want to get kids to think of better ways to deal with those items that create a better environment," Brown said.
The students liked Hawkins' message.
"It was great," said Jacob Amaya, a sophomore. "The sheer power of it really hits home. "
Matthew Juarez, another sophomore, called the presentation "intriguing. "
"I liked what he said about school being important," Juarez said. "When I was young, I didn't think school was very important in life. After listening to him and all that he's accomplished I figure school could be a benefit. "
Celina Janes, a senior, said Hawkins offered a lot of (good) information.
In his nearly hour-long speech, Hawkins talked about his own life, and also incidents that have happened in his other presentations - all focused on the students at Santa Fe.
"I do agree with you," he said. "It's not easy coming to school and not easy being a teenager. Sometimes, we forget about what's most important and about our dreams and we lose hope and stop caring. "
But you don't have to give in to fear and you can have hope, he said.
"Be good to each other," Hawkins said. "Be cool to each other. That should be a habit when you go out of here today. "
He told the students that he isn't smarter than them but is older, more experienced and knows more.
The same goes for their teachers and other adults at the school, he said.
"The people in this room know more than you and they can help you," Hawkins said. "But you have to be willing to follow what they say. "
He then asked the students to applaud their teachers and they did so.
Respect was another topic for Hawkins.
"I don't think people need to go earn your respect," he said. "Just respect them. If anything is earned, disrespect is earned. "


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" I love the close community and all the friends that you can make. It doesn't matter whether you are a freshmen or a senior you are able to be friends with everyone."
By: Steve Sadin
The Final Score: Chicagoland Jewish High School 67, Ida Crown 38
Tigers' Star Performer: Jake Newlander of Skokie scored 15 points.
Other Notable Performances: Josh Newlander of Skokie and Avdan Halivni of Deerfield chipped in 13 tallies each.
Who's Next: The Tigers head to the Sectional semifinal at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Mooseheart against the winner of today's Mooseheart-Hinkley Big Rock contest.
The Bottom Line: CJHS went on a run midway through the second quarter to turn a one-point edge into a 37-21 halftime lead. The Tigers continued to build their advantage the rest of the way. In running its record to 20-2, CJHS won its second Regional basketball title in the school's 10-year history.
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A Look Back At 2012
Going into spring training, the Oakland A's bullpen was a question-mark. Veterans Grant Balfour and Brian Fuentes were the only two pitchers guaranteed spots on the Opening Day roster, and there was some speculation that the two could be trade bait. In the six months leading up to spring training, the A's had traded closer Andrew Bailey and veteran set-up men Brad Ziegler and Craig Breslow, leaving the A's with several holes to fill during spring training.
|Grant Balfour led the team in appearances and saves.
As it would turn out, the bullpen turned out to be a strength, despite the fact that eight rookies would throw relief innings for the A's during the season. As a unit, the A's bullpen posted a 2.94 ERA, won 30 games, saved 47 games and posted a 1.17 WHIP. A's relievers struck-out 469 and walked 209 in 512 innings pitched. They allowed only 45 homeruns.
Ironically, one of the A's 'sure things' in spring camp – Fuentes – turned out not to be much of a factor in 2012. The left-hander briefly served as the A's closer, but he struggled in many of his 26 outings and was released at the end of June with a 6.84 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP. He would catch-on with the St. Louis Cardinals but wouldn't be included on their post-season roster. Fuentes announced his retirement during the off-season.
Balfour, however, was a big factor for the A's. He began the year as Oakland's closer, but would lose the job after some early-season missteps. However, Balfour would finish the year as the A's closer. He made a team-high 75 appearances and saved a team-best 24 games. The right-hander posted a 2.53 ERA, an 0.92 WHIP and a 72:28 K:BB ratio in 74.2 innings. Balfour would close all three of the A's wins in the regular season's final series against the Texas Rangers and would save Game Three of the ALDS, a 1-0 Oakland win.
Rookie Ryan Cook earned his way onto the Opening Day roster with a nearly flawless spring and quickly became one of the A's most important relievers. He was a set-up man early and late in the season and a closer in the middle. All told, Cook finished his rookie season with a 2.09 ERA, an 0.94 WHIP and 80 strike-outs in 73.1 innings pitched. He saved 14 games and finished ninth in the league in strike-outs by relievers. He was the A's lone All-Star representative and he had a scoreless appearance at the game in Kansas City.
By the end of the season, Cook was one-half of a dynamic left-right set-up duo for the A's. The other half was fellow rookie Sean Doolittle, who began the year in minor league camp with several questions about his future. Doolittle, the A's second pick in 2007, had one been one of the organization's top position prospects but knee and wrist injuries ended his time as a first baseman and corner outfielder. Doolittle made the transition to the mound – where he had starred in college – at the end of the 2011 season and during the A's fall Instructional League. His fastball had promise, but no one knew what to expect from the Virginia alum.
All Doolittle did is move from High-A Stockton to the big leagues in two months time. In the minors, the southpaw was nearly unhittable, striking out 48 and walking only seven in 25 innings pitched. He allowed just eight hits and two earned runs. In the majors, Doolittle found similar success. Despite being limited mostly to one pitch, Doolittle posted a 3.04 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP in 47.1 innings. He struck-out 60, walked only 11 and allowed just three homeruns. Lefties hit .286 off Doolittle, but right-handers batted only .195 and struck-out 42 times in 113 at-bats.
|Brian Fuentes struggled and was let-go midway through the season.
Another left-hander who came into spring training with questions was Jerry Blevins, who had spent the 2011 season riding the shuttle between the big leagues and Triple-A Sacramento. Blevins spent the entire 2012 season with Oakland and he had his best season in the big leagues. The southpaw made 63 appearances for the A's and he had a 2.48 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP. Blevins struck-out 54 in 65.1 innings and held opposing batters to a .201 average. He had one save on the season, but it was a memorable one, as Blevins came into a game against the Angels in the bottom of the ninth inning and preserved a one-run lead despite inheriting a first-and-third, no-out situation.
Jordan Norberto's season ended early because of shoulder tendinitis, but before he landed on the DL, the hard-throwing lefty shined. In 52 innings, Norberto had a 2.77 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP. Rookie right-hander Jim Miller split his season between Sacramento and Oakland, but he still managed to make 33 appearances for the A's, posting a 2.59 ERA with 44 strike-outs in 48.2 innings.
|Jerry Blevins had one of the most memorable saves of the season.
Evan Scribner had one of the most memorable relief appearances for the A's in 2012. The rookie right-hander took over for a struggling A.J. Griffin in the third inning of Game 162 against the Texas Rangers with the A's trailing 5-1. Scribner tossed three scoreless innings, keeping the A's in the game long enough for them to rally for an eventual 12-5, AL West-clinching win. Scribner finished the year with a 2.55 ERA and 30 strike-outs in 35.1 innings in his rookie season.
Sidearmer Pat Neshek joined the A's in a trade with the Orioles in early August. Used mostly in situations against right-handers, Neshek had an 0.81 WHIP and a 1.37 ERA in 19.2 innings. He struck-out 16 and allowed only two hits in 53 at-bats to right-handers. Neshek also was one of the most inspiring stories of the 2012 baseball season, as he pitched in the ALDS just days after losing his newborn son.
Southpaw Pedro Figueroa made the major leagues in his first full season back from 2010 Tommy John surgery. Figueroa split his season between the minors and the big leagues, and in 21.1 innings, he had a 3.32 ERA. It was Figueroa's first season as a reliever after spending his minor league career as a starter.
Andrew Carignan made the A's Opening Day roster but was lost early in the season with an elbow injury that resulted in Tommy John surgery. Fautino De Los Santos, Travis Blackley, Tyson Ross, Jesse Chavez, Jeremy Accardo, Graham Godfrey and Rich Thompson would throw the remaining innings for the A's.
Goodbye And Hello
Most of the A's 2012 relievers were still under team control going into 2013, so there were relatively few players lost during the off-season. De Los Santos was traded to Milwaukee during the 2012 season for George Kottara. During the off-season, the A's placed Miller on waivers and lost him to the New York Yankees on a claim. Ross was traded to San Diego in a four-player deal and Thompson was let go via minor league free agency.
Anticipating a need for depth after several young A's relievers had heavy workloads in 2012, the Oakland front office did add several relief arms this off-season, however. Right-handers Chris Resop and Fernando Rodriguez – both major league veterans – were acquired via trades. Left-hander Andrew Werner was acquired in the Ross trade.
Oakland also brought in several relievers on minor league contracts. Mike Ekstrom, Brian Gordon, Kyler Newby, Hideki Okajima, Garrett Olson and Justin Thomas are all in A's camp competing for a spot in the A's bullpen.
Relievers In Camp
Grant Balfour*
Travis Blackley*
Jerry Blevins*
Andrew Carignan
Jesse Chavez*
Ryan Cook*
Sean Doolittle*
Mike Ekstrom
Pedro Figueroa*
Brian Gordon
Arnold Leon*
Pat Neshek*
Kyler Newby
Jordan Norberto*
Hideki Okajima
Garrett Olson
Chris Resop*
Fernando Rodriguez*
Evan Scribner*
Justin Thomas
Andrew Werner*
*Denotes member of the 40-man roster
Number of Relievers Likely on Opening Day Roster: 6-7
Locks To Make Roster
Unlike last spring, the A's enter camp this year with their bullpen mostly set. Balfour, Cook, Doolittle and Blevins are expected to carry the load for the A's once again this season. There will be fierce competition for the final two or three spots, although several known quantities will be in the fold for those spots, as well.
|Ryan Cook is looking to build on his All-Star rookie season.
Balfour's camp got off to a rough start when he was diagnosed with a torn meniscus after the first day of pitcher's workouts. The right-hander got the knee cleaned up immediately and is expected to be back to full strength before the end of camp. If he does have any set-backs, Balfour could start the year on the DL, but he isn't expected to miss a significant amount of time.
Coming into the season, Balfour is expected to be the A's closer, although A's manager Bob Melvin showed last season that he wasn't afraid to change his closer if he wasn't throwing well. Balfour, in his last year of his contract with the A's, was electric for most of the season for the A's last year, but, like so many relievers, he did suffer from occasional bouts of wildness that caused him problems. Balfour will have a little bit of rope to work with considering his success at the end of the 2012 season as a closer, but if he struggles for an extended period or if he lands on the DL, Melvin won't hesitate to turn to Cook in the ninth inning.
In many ways, Cook had a similar season to Balfour in that he was mostly dominating but occasionally was hurt by inconsistent command. Cook has a nearly unhittable breaking ball and the velocity to succeed in the late innings. The rookie faced numerous high leverage situations last season and will be able to build on that experience in his sophomore season.
Although most pitchers benefit from pitching at the Coliseum, Cook was actually appreciably better on the road last season. All four of the homeruns he allowed were at the Coliseum and his ERA was nearly three runs higher at home. That split isn't likely to sustain itself over the course of his career, given the pitcher-friendly nature of the Coliseum. Cook was almost equally good against lefties and righties, making him an ideal candidate for both set-up and closing duties. As a whole, batters hit only .166 against him.
The A's will have to keep an eye on the workload for Cook. Although his 73.1 innings weren't anywhere close to a career-high (Cook was a starter for the first three years of his pro career), his 71 regular season appearances were a career-best. And he also pitched in four of the A's five post-season games.
The A's will also keep a close eye on Doolittle, who threw 72 innings between the minor and major leagues last season. It was Doolittle's first season as a pitcher since 2007, when he was a weekend starter for Virginia. The A's have already said that both Cook and Doolittle will be worked into spring games later in camp and the A's may look to limit their work during the season on back-to-back days whenever possible.
|Sean Doolittle made a quick transition from position player to pitcher.
Doolittle had a solid rookie season and he could be even better in 2013 as he starts to incorporate more secondary pitches into his arsenal. In 2012, Doolittle relied heavily on his fastball, throwing it 86% of the time. As the season went on, he worked in a change-up and a curveball a little more, but he was still primarily a one-pitch pitcher. That one pitch was obviously very effective. Doolittle's release point was difficult for hitters to pinpoint, making his 93 MPH fastball appear a lot harder. However, he will fare better this season if he is able to keep hitters more off-balance with his softer offerings, especially his change-up. Doolittle has above-average command (must run in the family, as his younger brother Ryan has walked only 18 in 146 career minor league innings), a trait that will serve him well as a late-inning reliever.
Blevins was the opposite of Doolittle, utilizing his fastball less than 50% of the time while mixing in his off-speed offerings liberally. Blevins' cut-fastball was particularly effective last year, as was his big, looping curveball. Not surprisingly, Blevins was more effective against lefties last season, but the left-hander had a lot of success against right-handers, as well. Over the course of his career, Blevins has demonstrated his effectiveness against both lefties and righties.
The A's yo-yoed Blevins between Triple-A and the major leagues in 2011, but he is now out-of-options and should be a fixture in the bullpen all season, health-permitting.
Favorites For The Final Spots
It isn't clear whether the A's will open with six relievers or seven, although seven is more likely given the youth in their starting rotation. Three relievers in this group are out of options, giving them an edge for those final spots: Blackley, Resop and Neshek. The newly acquired Rodriguez, as well as Norberto and the veteran Okajima will also factor heavily in the race for those final spots.
|Travis Blackley found a home with the A's.
Blackley is close to a lock for a roster spot because of his versatility. The left-hander split his time between the A's rotation and their bullpen last year and proved capable of adding to his pitch count quickly. Unless injuries hit the A's rotation this spring, Blackley will likely start the year in the bullpen as a long reliever, but he will be a top option the moment the A's need a spot starter or an injury replacement.
Blackley threw 107 innings last season, and the majority of those innings came as a starter. He did make nine relief appearances, however, logging 23.1 innings. In that role, he had a 1.54 ERA and an 0.99 WHIP. Blackley's splits against lefties and righties were nearly identical and he should be used in a variety of roles this season.
Resop has similar versatility from the right-side and both he and Blackley will be stretched out some this spring. Resop was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates this off-season for minor league prospect Zach Thornton. Resop was a reliever exclusively for the Pirates for the past two seasons, but he has plenty of experience in his career as a starter.
Resop tossed 73 innings for the Pirates last season, posting a 3.91 ERA. His K:BB ratio wasn't impressive (46:24), but he did a good job keeping the ball in the park (six homers allowed). His K:BB and K/9 were well off of his career averages, but his fastball velocity was relatively close to his career norms (he averaged 92.7 MPH on his fastball in 2012 after averaging around 93.5 the past few years). It remains to be seen whether Resop's strike-out numbers were a one-year anomaly or a sign that the 30-year-old is losing some of his effectiveness. He did add a cut-fastball last season and could use it more with the A's this year.
|Chris Resop could fill several roles for the A's this year.
Neshek doesn't offer the versatility of a Blackley or a Resop, but he has the ability to dominate in the role that he does hold. Like Chad Bradford and Brad Ziegler, Neshek is a right-handed sidearmer who dominates same-side hitters and struggles badly versus left-handers. Neshek faced only 16 lefties last season, but he allowed five hits (including two homers) and two walks. Against righties, however, he was dominant. Sixty-one right-handers faced Neshek last season and only five times did they collect hits. He walked five of them and struck-out 15.
Although Rodriguez, Okajima and Norberto can all be sent back to Triple-A, all three have a strong shot of beating out someone for a roster spot if they pitch well this spring.
Rodriguez was acquired by the A's along with Jed Lowrie in a five-player deal with the Houston Astros. The right-hander was a workhorse in the Astros' bullpen last season, tossing 70.1 innings. His ERA was an ugly 5.37, but he struck-out 78 and his FIP was 4.22. Rodriguez is a hard-thrower, who averaged nearly 94 MPH on his fastball last season. He also has a curveball, change-up and a cutter. Rodriguez's command can get him in trouble at times. If he can clean up his command, he could be a late-inning option for the A's this season.
Norberto was one of the A's most effective relievers last season until he was sidelined by shoulder soreness. He has arrived at camp healthy and throwing the ball well. However, earlier this week, his name surfaced on documents from the clinic in Miami that has ensnared a growing list of players in a performance-enhancing drugs scandal. It is too early to say whether Norberto will be impacted by the scandal, however.
|Can Hideki Okajima recapture his 2007-08 form?
Assuming he is healthy and not facing any kind of disciplinary problems, Norberto will make the A's decision on the final spots in the bullpen a difficult one. The hard-throwing southpaw was effective in his 52 innings last season. Hitters had a tough time making solid contact against him. He averaged nearly 93 MPH on his fastballs and kept hitters off-balance by mixing in his mid-80s slider and change-up liberally. Norberto could be at a small disadvantage being left-handed given that the A's already have two lefties locked into their bullpen in Doolittle and Blevins, although he was actually more effective against right-handers last season.
Okajima was a late addition to the organization. The veteran signed with the A's to a minor league deal during the first day of camp. The left-hander spent the 2012 season in Japan, where he posted a sub-1.00 ERA and looked a lot like the pitcher who dazzled for the Red Sox in 2007 and 2008.
The native of Japan has never been a hard thrower, but he made hitters look silly early in his major league career thanks to a deceptive delivery and a solid mix of secondary offerings. During his career, Okajima smothered left-handed hitters while pitching decently well against right-handers. If he makes the A's bullpen, he would be an interesting compliment to Neshek from the left-side. Okajima has an out-clause in his contract that allows him to leave the A's if he isn't in the big leagues by June 1.
Battling For A Roster Spot
Scribner and Figueroa both made contributions to the A's bullpen last season as rookies and could factor into the bullpen discussion at the end of camp. Even if they don't make the roster out of camp, they figure to be called on at some point during the season. Werner and Chavez will be in the competition for rotation spots but could factor in the bullpen discussion by the end of camp.
|Pedro Figueroa made his major league debut last season.
Scribner was acquired by the A's from San Diego before the start of the 2012 season. He appeared in 28 games, often in a middle relief role that called for multiple innings. In his 35.1 innings pitched, Scribner posted a 2.55 ERA. Scribner also threw 35.2 innings for the River Cats, and he had a 3.03 ERA and 38 strike-outs for Sacramento.
Last season was a good one for many reasons for Scribner, the most important being that he was able to pitch a full season after missing much of the 2011 campaign with right shoulder soreness. Scribner has a four-pitch mix that allows him to turn over a line-up, if necessary. His fastball averaged roughly 90 MPH last season, and he complimented that with a slow curveball (72 MPH), a cut-fastball and the occasional change-up. Scribner's work both in Game 162 of the regular season and Game 5 of the ALDS endeared him to the coaching staff and he could work his way into a regular role with Oakland this season.
Figueroa also had a breakthrough season on the health front. The 2012 campaign was his first full season since 2009. The left-hander had Tommy John surgery midway through the 2010 season and he wasn't able to get back to pitching in games until late in the 2011 season. Despite missing so much time, Figueroa started the year in Triple-A even though he had never pitched above Double-A before the 2012 season. He had a solid season with Sacramento, posting a 2.62 ERA and striking out 40 in 44.2 innings. Figueroa allowed only one homer in Triple-A and he had a strong groundball rate.
Figueroa did have his struggles at the big league level, however. Although his ERA was 3.32, he walked more batters than he struck-out (15 walks against 14 strike-outs) and he allowed two homers in 21.2 innings. Figueroa averaged 95 MPH with his fastball and also flashed an upper-80s slider and a decent change-up. His command issues in the big leagues suggest that he could use a little more seasoning at Triple-A, but with his stuff, he could force his way onto the roster if he is throwing strikes this spring.
Werner, acquired from San Diego this off-season, made a remarkable climb through the Padres' system. The left-hander was pitching in the independent leagues when the Padres signed him in 2011. By the second half of the 2012 season, Werner was in the San Diego rotation. Werner got off to a good start with San Diego, but he ran into trouble during his final few starts and finished his rookie season with a 5.58 ERA in 40.1 innings.
Although Werner has been a starter exclusively during his minor league career, he could receive consideration for a bullpen role. Werner held big league lefties to a .205 BA and a 632 OPS last season, while right-handers had a .316 BA and an 881 OPS against him. Werner is not a hard-thrower, but he has an excellent change-up.
Chavez has been enticing teams for years with his raw stuff. The right-hander has a solid fastball that sits around 93 MPH and he also throws a hard cutter, a slider, a curveball and a change-up. Chavez pitched well as a starter last season in Triple-A for Las Vegas (Toronto organization) and Sacramento, but he struggled in two short stints as a reliever in the big leagues. The 2012 season was Chavez's first as a starter since 2004, when he was pitching in the Midwest League for the Texas Rangers.
Command has always been an issue for Chavez, especially at the major-league level. He will need to throw strikes consistently to receive a shot in the big leagues with the A's. If they don't make the A's roster out of spring training, Chavez and Werner both figure to be a part of the Sacramento rotation.
Looking To Make An Impression
The A's have a solid group of non-roster invitees in camp, as well as a new member of the 40-man roster, all of whom will be looking to put themselves in the discussion for a mid-season call-up.
|Brian Gordon pitched in Korea last season.
Ekstrom, Gordon, Newby, Olson and Thomas all signed with the A's as minor league free agents this off-season. All five bring plenty of experience with them, as well as track records of success in the minor leagues. The A's have frequently promoted players – especially relievers – signed to minor league deals to the big leagues mid-season, so this group could become factors for the A's during the year.
Ekstrom has nearly 900 innings of experience in the minor leagues and 61 big league innings. The right-hander pitched in the Rockies' organization last season and he had 15 appearances for Colorado out of the bullpen. The 29-year-old was drafted by the Padres in 2004, and he has pitched in the San Diego, Tampa Bay and Colorado organizations. Ekstrom was a starter early in his career with San Diego, but he transitioned to the bullpen in 2008. All of his major league appearances have been in relief.
Gordon spent the 2012 season pitching in Korea. The 1997 draft pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks was an outfielder for the first 10 years of his career before moving to the mound. As a hitter, Gordon had a 780 career OPS. In 2011, Gordon made two starts for the Yankees during inter-league play and received two at-bats. He walked once and struck-out once. Gordon has five major league pitching appearances under his belt, three in relief and two starts.
Newby has yet to make the major leagues in his eight years in professional baseball, but he has had a solid minor league career. The right-hander carries a better than 3:1 K:BB ratio for his career and has 551 strike-outs in 492 innings. Newby also generates a lot of groundballs. He hides the ball well. Although he has been a reliever for most of his career, Newby can also start and he is coming off of a solid stint as a starter in the Dominican Winter League.
|Garrett Olson has major league experience as a reliever and as a starter.
Olson will be looked at mostly as a starter during spring training, but he could be a factor in the long relief discussion should Blackley be pushed into the rotation. The former supplemental first-round pick of the Orioles was once a top prospect, but struggles with his command in the big leagues prevented him from establishing himself as a major leaguer. Despite walking 143 batters in 287 major league innings, Olson has still had big league stints in six separate seasons. The left-hander has been both a starter and a reliever in the big leagues.
Thomas, another southpaw, had the distinction of playing for both sides of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry last season. The veteran has pitched for the Mariners, Pirates, Red Sox and Yankees during his seven-plus year professional career. Thomas mixes a fastball that sits 89-91 MPH with a slider and a change-up. Thomas has been a workhorse throughout his career. He will need to prove he can throw strikes consistently to get a look by the A's this season.
|Can Arnold Leon make his major league debut this year?
One player who has rarely had trouble throwing strikes during his career is new 40-man roster member Arnold Leon. Leon was signed out of the Mexican League by the A's as a 19-year-old in 2008. He was on a fast-track to the big leagues when he suffered an elbow injury the first month of the season in 2010 that led to Tommy John surgery. Like Figueroa, Leon's first full season after surgery was last year. Leon made solid progress in 2012, moving from High-A to Triple-A and posting solid numbers along the way.
In 66.2 innings between three levels, the now-24-year-old had a 2.70 ERA and a 74:23 K:BB ratio. He struck-out 16 in 11.1 innings in a stint in the Mexican Winter League during the off-season. Leon has mostly been a reliever since coming to the A's, but before the surgery, the A's projected Leon as a starter and had worked him into the rotation at the Double-A level. It isn't out of the question that Leon could return to the rotation this season now that he has a full healthy year under his belt, but he is more likely to remain in the bullpen.
Leon has a number of pitches at his disposal, including a slow curveball that induces plenty of swings-and-misses. His fastball rarely tops 92 MPH, but he mixes his pitches well and has good command. If Leon makes a strong impression on the A's coaching staff this spring, he could have a similar role to the one that Scribner had with Oakland last season.
Here For The Future
|Andrew Carignan is making his way back from Tommy John surgery.
It may seem odd to have a player in this section who has already pitched in the major leagues, but Carignan's situation in big league camp this spring is a bit unique. The right-hander tore his UCL last season and had Tommy John surgery. During the off-season he was removed from the 40-man roster, but he cleared waivers and was invited to camp as a non-roster player.
Despite being removed from the roster, Carignan is a player the A's still see as part of their future. They have liked the late-inning potential of the North Carolina alum since they drafted him in 2007. Carignan has struggled with injuries throughout his professional career, missing virtually all of the 2009 season with a forearm strain and part of the 2011 season with a foot injury. In 2010, Carignan struggled to regain his mechanics after missing so much time in 2009.
When healthy, Carignan can reach the upper-90s with a fastball that has good movement and is difficult for hitters to pick up. He also has a wipeout slider. Carignan has always been wild, although he walked only one in 13.1 innings with the River Cats last season. Carignan isn't expected to throw in games until June at the earliest and may not be an option for the A's this season. However, if he is healthy next year, Carignan should be competing for a spot in the big leagues once again.


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