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Derek "Deek" Diedricksen Joins the Tumbleweed Team!
Our Tiny House workshops have become so in demand that we had no choice but to add more locations! This means that we needed to bring on another workshop presenter and we're happy to welcome Derek "Deek" Diedricksen to the Tumbleweed team! Deek will present primarily at our east coast workshops. Deek will host his very first Tumbleweed workshop in Miami coming up April 14-15. This workshop will sell out soon so please reserve your tickets now!
Deek is not a stranger to the tiny house movement and has been a fixture in the Small House Movement for the past 5 years. His enthusiasm and "rock and roll" style is unparalleled. Deek has gone dumpster diving to find materials to build houses for less than $1000. The word impossible just isn't part of his vocabulary. Deek is the author and artist of "Humble Homes, Simple Shacks, Cozy Cottages, Ramshackle Retreats, Funky Forts", and has been featured in the New York Times, PBS, NPR, ABC, and more.
Deek recently joined us at our Seattle workshop and our guests loved him! He will bring a wealth of information to our workshops attendees along and surely entertain them. Deek has a unique way of making people feel comfortable and confident in building tiny houses.
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Burke Centre VRE Garage Construction Begins Phase II
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
Feb. 1, 2007
Burke Centre VRE Garage Construction Begins Phase II
Free Additional Parking Spaces and Shuttle to VRE Station at Burke Centre Library Site and St. Mary's Church
Phase II of construction for a new 1,290-space garage at the Burke Centre Virginia Railway Express (VRE) station begins Monday, Feb. 5, and is expected to last approximately 14 months. During that time, 235 parking spaces will be temporarily displaced and Fairfax County and VRE are providing other alternatives.
Free satellite parking with 118 spaces is available at the site of the future Burke Centre Library on Freds Oak Road, north of the Fairfax County Parkway. Free shuttle bus service is provided directly between the Burke Centre Library site and Burke Centre VRE station.
On weekday mornings, the shuttle bus departs the library site at 5:49, 6:19, 6:46, 7:24 and 7:54 a.m., arriving at the station 10 minutes before each VRE train leaves. On weekday afternoons, the shuttle leaves the station five minutes after every VRE train arrives, taking commuters back to the Burke Centre Library parking site.
There also are 100 additional parking spaces for VRE commuters at Saint Mary's Church, located at Zion Drive and Sideburn Road. On weekday mornings, the shuttle bus departs the church at 5:41, 6:14, 6:42, 7:16 and 7:46 a.m., arriving at the station 10 minutes before each VRE train leaves. On weekday afternoons, the shuttle leaves the station five minutes after every VRE train arrives, taking commuters back to the church.
EZ Bus will continue to operate its north and south routes to the Burke Centre station. These buses are free and subscriptions are no longer necessary. In the mornings, EZ Buses arrive at the station five to 10 minutes before VRE trains 324, 326, 328, 330 and 332 depart. In the afternoon, EZ Buses leave the station five minutes after VRE trains 325, 327, 329, 331, 333, 335 and 337 arrive.
For more information about satellite parking, shuttle service and EZ Bus schedules during the garage construction, visit "Service Information, Burke Centre Shuttle Buses" at www.vre.org.
For media inquiries, contact Bruce Edwards, Fairfax County Department of Transportation, at 703-324-1176, TTY 703-324-1102.
For more news and information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news.

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Acidlab is releasing a new hardware sequencer. It's the sequencer section from their Roland TB-303 clone. I think it would be pretty interesting to use with assorted synths. If you like this type of thing also check out the Analogue Solutions Europa and read my interview with Klaus Suessmuth of Acidlab. Coming soon for 280 Euros.
"The Sequencer of the Bassline3 as a rack-mounted device." – acidlab.de
For more info: acidlab.de


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You are the commander of either NATO or Soviet forces locked in battle on the ground in 1980's Central Europe. As commander, it is your task to provide the battle plan orders to your units. You need to know your mission objectives, strength and weakness of both your forces and you enemy, lay of the land, weather, and time of day in order to come out on the winning end. Your crews will do their best to follow your orders and execute the plan, but in war, no plan survives first contact. You will need to think on the fly and adjust to the ever changing flow of battle.
Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm features an innovative asynchronous turn structure that models the OODA loop, huge maps, hundreds of meticulously researched platforms and weapons, detailed orders of battle, realistic modeling of modern combat including armor, infantry, helicopters, airpower and chemical and nuclear weapons, 3 campaigns and over 20 single scenarios, realistic weather conditions, modding options and much more!
After the end of World War II, Europe spent years recovering from the losses and the terrible consequences of the conflict. A whole continent found itself divided into two blocs: one lead by the United States with NATO among its allies in the Western bloc, and in the Eastern bloc lead by the Soviet Union along with the Warsaw Pact. Separating the two, an "Iron Curtain" formed of high walls and minefields as well as hundreds of thousands of well armed troops. This was the Cold War, a forty year state of political and military tension between two superpowers that several times came close to starting World War III. While the world survived the Cold War, the effects of the "long twilight struggle" still echo in the geopolitics and military technology and tactics of the present day.
In Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm, World War Three has started, the Cold War has turned hot. Do you have what it takes to achieve victory on the battlefield or will the world end with all out nuclear war?
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- "not-born (ajātaṃ) , not-brought-to-being (abhūtaṃ), not-made (akataṃ), not-conditioned (asaṅkhataṃ)."
- Here, bhikkhus, I say there is no coming, no going, no staying, no deceasing, no uprising.
Also Nibbāna is timeless and doesn't ever arise, for "Whatever is subject to origination is all subject to cessation."
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March 7, 2013
Top 100 Dynasty League Prospects
Part One: 1-50
Before we begin, let's make one thing clear right up front: This is not Jason Parks' list.
At Baseball Prospectus, we are fortunate to have an amazing prospect team that truly keeps its collective nose to the grindstone both on the diamond and within major-league organizations. We used the research and knowledge of our prospect team judiciously while putting together this feature. However, from there, we used our collective fantasy experience to formulate a list that requires no interpretation for the fantasy player. There's no work necessary in setting a player's defense aside in order to figure out his true fantasy value, since we don't care about the distinction between the defensive skills of Francisco Lindor and Xander Bogaerts. We just care about the "SS" next to their names.
First, there are a few disclaimers specific to the prospect list to go over before we jump in. Again, these rankings are for fantasy purposes only and do not directly take into account things like an outfielder's ability to stick in center or a catcher's pop time. Of course, these things do matter indirectly, as they affect a player's ability to either stay in the lineup or maintain eligibility. So, while Austin Hedges may be a top-20 prospect on BP's Top 101, this is due in large part to his defensive value, and you'll see that he's not on this list because his upside isn't nearly as great for fantasy.
Additionally, home parks need to be factored in, just as they are when we discuss the fantasy merits of major-league players. Since A.J. Burnett's fantasy potential increased greatly when he went from New York to Pittsburgh, we can't pretend that these prospects operate in a vacuum, unaffected by park factors. Of course, there's no guarantee that they will reach the majors with their current organizations, so although present teams are reflected in the rankings, they are not a heavy consideration. Most importantly, the intention of this list is to balance the upside, probability, and proximity of these players to an active fantasy lineup.
Within the list below, in addition to the write-ups, you'll find important information about each prospect, including his potential fantasy value (in dollars) at his peak and the risk factor associated with his reaching that peak. Also, you will find a fantasy overview, which summarizes how many categories each player will be useful in, along with any fantasy that carry impact potential. For this exercise, we defined "impact" as having the potential to be in the top 15 to 20 players in a given category. For instance, hitters with 30-homer potential are considered "impact" performers in that department, while pitchers can earn the strikeout distinction by flashing the stuff necessary to whiff 200 batters in a season.
Finally, you'll also notice that we have provided a spreadsheet (titled BPTop100) detailing useful information on each prospect, including both everything mentioned in the list and specific ratings for every player in each of the five major fantasy categories. Those category ratings are broken down, from highest to lowest, into Elite, Impact, Above Average, Average, Below Average and No Impact. Most of the categories are self-explanatory, but obviously some are context-dependent. With pitcher wins, it's more about the ability of the pitcher to log quality innings. For runs scored, it's more about on-base ability and the potential to hit toward the top of a lineup. More specific interpretation of what each rating means from a quantitative perspective can be found within the "Definitions" tab in the spreadsheet. (Please note that in order to access the spreadsheet, which is made available through our subscriber-only server, you will need to reenter your username and password.)
So without any further ado, here are your top 50 fantasy prospects, with those ranked 51-100 to follow early next week.
1) Jurickson Profar, SS/2B, Texas Rangers (Age: 20, ETA: Mid-2013)
Potential Earnings: $35+
The reason Profar sits atop this list is that he offers the strongest marriage of upside and floor. At first glance, a .281/.368/.452 triple-slash line wit 14 homers and 16 steals in 480 Double-A at-bats may not seem like fantasy gold—but don't forget that Profar amassed those statistics at the age of 19. There may not be a job for him out of spring training this year, but he's ready to step in and be fantasy relevant as soon as the Rangers make the call. If you have the fortune of owning Profar in a dynasty league format, there's a good chance his fantasy value will outlast your league's existence.
2) Oscar Taveras, OF, St Louis Cardinals (Age: 20, ETA: Mid-2013)
Potential Earnings: $35+
Here are the categories in which Oscar Taveras led the Texas League during his 2012 MVP season: batting average, doubles and total bases. That doesn't even touch on his 23 homers, 94 RBI, 10 steals, and miniscule 10.5 percent strikeout rate, or the fact that he skipped High-A entirely as a 19-year-old. He's likely to get a shot at some point in 2013, whether the opportunity is created by an injury to one of St. Louis' starters or a prolonged slump. This is a future batting-title contender, who combines that elite hitting skill with plus power and a hint of speed.
3) Billy Hamilton, OF/SS, Cincinnati Reds (Age: 22, ETA: Late 2013)
Potential Earnings: $35+
During 2012, Mike Trout, Rajai Davis, and Everth Cabrera were the top three base-stealers in baseball, combining for 139 stolen bases. Billy Hamilton bested the three of them put together by 16 steals. There are still questions about how much Hamilton will hit at the major-league level long-term, but the upside is just too great for him to be any further down this list. He is the type of player who can almost single-handedly win you a category, and he'll likely debut at some point in 2013, with a full-time role awaiting him next season.
4) Wil Myers, OF, Tampa Bay Rays (Age: 22, ETA: Mid 2013)
Potential Earnings: $30-35
The reigning Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year is ready for a shot in the big leagues, but due to his being on a team that pays close attention to service-time clocks, he's very likely to start the season in Triple-A Durham. Myers' 37 homers in 2012 were the second-most of all-time by a 21-year-old in the minors (trailing only Arlo Engel, who hit 41 in 1963, but never reached the majors). It remains to be seen whether Myers is going to be a good hitter with power (think .290 with 20-25 homers) or a good power hitter (think .270 with 30+ homers). If he can do both, though, watch out.
5) Xander Bogaerts, SS, Boston Red Sox (Age: 20, ETA: 2014)
Potential Earnings: $35+
At this point last year, Bogaerts was a power bat who was going to have to move off of shortstop. Now, he's a more complete power hitter with a real chance to stick at the position for the first act of his career. And let's be honest, you'd take a hitter who had a chance to hit .280-.290 with 30+ home runs in his prime at just about any position on the diamond.
6) Gerrit Cole, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates (Age: 22, ETA: Mid-2013)
Potential Earnings: $30-35
In his pro debut, Cole pitched across three levels, starting in High-A and finishing the year in Triple-A. He totaled 26 starts, spanning 132 innings, with a solid 3.1 BB/9 and an excellent 9.1 K/9 that helped him tally a 2.80 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. How does the man not get more love? His stuff is outstanding, and little stands between him and a big-league debut this summer. If his stuff and results weren't reason enough to get excited, pitching in a home ballpark that suppresses run scoring and facing National League number-eight hitters and pitchers should whip dynasty leaguers into a frenzy. Not many can claim fantasy ace potential; Cole can.
7) Dylan Bundy, RHP, Baltimore Orioles (Age: 20, ETA: Mid 2013)
Potential Earnings: $30-35
Pitchers that are drafted out of high school aren't supposed to make their major-league debuts in the same season that they first set foot on a professional mound. But Bundy wasn't your typical prep arm. He toyed with Low-A hitters, allowing just seven base runners in 30 innings. He continued his dominance in High-A, sporting a 10.4 K/9 in 57 innings of work. His stay in Double-A was short, and he closed the year with two appearances out of the bullpen for the Orioles in September. He'll probably open the season in the upper minors this year, but he should return to the bigs sometime this summer. Like Cole, Bundy has the stuff to post ace-level fantasy numbers.
8) Zack Wheeler, RHP, New York Mets (Age: 22, ETA: Mid 2013)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
After winning their second title in the last three years, the Giants have little to be upset about. That said, they're going to regret dealing Wheeler for a half-season of Carlos Beltran. He reached the Triple-A level for a few starts last season, and he's likely to add a few more starts to his Triple-A résumé to start this season. Fantasy gamers could be treated to a debut from Wheeler that is similar in terms of fantasy impact to that delivered by his teammate, Matt Harvey, in 2012.
9) Shelby Miller, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals (Age: 22, ETA: Now)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
Miller made his major-league debut last season, working out of the Cardinals bullpen and sprinkling in one start for good measure. Teammate Trevor Rosenthal stole the show during the postseason, but Miller is the better starting pitching prospect long-term. He had a rough start to last season, but the light went back on in the second half, and Miller posted a staggering 10.0 K:BB in 59 1/3 innings for Triple-A Memphis after the All-Star break. He's competing for the fifth starter job in St. Louis and could break camp in the rotation.
10) Anthony Rendon, 3B, Washington Nationals (Age: 22, ETA: Late 2013)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
There are not many people in the baseball world who doubt Rendon's ability to be a productive major leaguer at the plate. Unfortunately, there are many more who doubt his ability to stay on the field and produce at his peak skill level. When healthy, he can hit for average, get on base at a high clip, and hit for above-average power. Of course, he's only managed 210 at-bats as a professional—so we're still at the point where Rendon discussions need to be prefaced with "when healthy."
11) Miguel Sano, 3B/OF, Minnesota Twins (Age: 19, ETA: 2015)
Potential Earnings: $30-35
Tales of Sano's power have been commonplace among scouts for a few years now, and they continued as he took on the Midwest League. His prodigious power will carry him to the big leagues, but how valuable he is for fantasy purposes will depend on the progress of his hit tool over the next few seasons. After all, there's a huge difference in value between Adam Dunn and Giancarlo Stanton.
12) Travis d'Arnaud, C, New York Mets (Age: 24, ETA: Mid 2013)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
He may not be able to put up the raw stats of some of the names in front of him (or behind him, for that matter), but it won't matter for this future catcher. The biggest risk at this point for d'Arnaud is his medical history; he has failed to reach the 100-game mark in two of his first four full professional seasons. If he can stay on the field, the offensive production will come.
13) Taijuan Walker, RHP, Seattle Mariners (Age: 20, ETA: 2014)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
Walker's ceiling rivals that of the starting pitchers ranked ahead of him, but he has a bigger gap between what he is and what he can become, which increases the risk involved. The Mariners opted to jump Walker from Low-A, where he pitched in 2011, to Double-A in 2012, and he rewarded them with a solid season. As a 19-year-old, he struck out nearly a batter per inning while facing many hitters that were at least two or three years older. With a handful of other top-notch pitching prospects in the upper minors, the Mariners are under no pressure to rush Walker to the majors.
14) Jose Fernandez, RHP, Miami Marlins (Age 20, ETA: 2014)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
Fernandez would have been hard pressed to make a splashier professional debut. He posted a sub-2.00 ERA in stops at Low-A and High-A, went 14-1, pounded the strike zone, limited hits, and racked up strikeouts. He's not a finished product by any means, but as his ETA suggests, he's also not that far from reaching the Show. His workhorse build makes him a candidate to pile up innings, and his stuff will help make those innings extremely useful to fantasy teams.
15) Jameson Taillon, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates (Age 21, ETA: 2014)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
For those that are suckers for ceiling, Taillon can provide the same type of intoxicating jubilation as the whiskey that shares his first name. Don't be fooled by his 7.1 K/9 in High-A last year, he has a power repertoire and will rack up healthy strikeout totals. In just his second professional season the tall Texan got his first taste of Double-A. Taillon is, in all likelihood, a full year in the upper minors away from being ready to reach the majors and stick. However, a strong showing early could entice the Pirates to give him a look this summer.
16) Javier Baez, SS, Chicago Cubs (Age: 20, ETA: 2015)
Potential Earnings: $35+
Many things about Baez are intense: the way he plays the game, the loftiness of his upside, his approach at the plate, and the speed of his bat. In fact, during the 2012 season, he had both more home runs and more steals than unintentional walks. The tools are there for Baez to be a very special player—the type of player who is a top-five overall pick in fantasy leagues for years. To reach that ceiling, though, he must hone his plate approach and stick at a premium fantasy position.
17) Carlos Correa, SS/3B, Houston Astros (Age: 18, ETA: 2016)
Potential Earnings: $35+
The highest ranked player on this list from the 2012 draft, Correa just oozes fantasy upside. Not only does he have the size and strength to hit for plus-plus power, but he can also be a real contributor in batting average and steals. His .258/.305/.400 triple-slash line between the GCL and Appalachian League doesn't jump off the page, but he played all of this summer at the age of 17. And for those who have read Rany Jayazerli's study on age relative to draft class, this distinction is very important.
18) Byron Buxton, OF, Minnesota Twins (Age: 19, ETA: 2016)
Potential Earnings: $35+
Although there were a number of high-impact talents available in the 2012 draft, none of them boasted the fantasy upside of Buxton. His profile starts with elite speed, but it doesn't end there. Buxton has the potential to hit for average and power on top of that. He has a long, long way to go (and many development hurdles to clear) before knocking down the door, but Buxton has the elite tools to be one of the best fantasy players in the game.
19) Nick Castellanos, OF/3B, Detroit Tigers (Age: 21, ETA: 2014)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
There is something about a player who steps to the plate without batting gloves that makes him look more like a natural hitter. And that's exactly what Castellanos is. Add to that the potential for above-average power down the line, and you get a player who is very valuable regardless of whether he's able to stick at third base. He's likely to spend all of 2013 in the minors, but should be ready for some kind of role in Detroit during the 2014 season.
20) Addison Russell, SS, Oakland Athletics (Age: 19, ETA: 2015)
Potential Earnings: $30-35
This year's post-draft riser, Russell tore the AZL to shreds before getting time in both the New York-Penn and Midwest Leagues. A potential shortstop with plu -power, Russell is truly a rare breed. And he's gotten plenty of prospect enthusiasts very, well, enthused. His combination of upside and advanced feel for the game could enabled him to reach the major leagues much sooner than anyone anticipated—potentially even in 2014.
21) Mike Zunino, C, Seattle Mariners (Age: 22, ETA: Mid 2013)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
On the other end of the spectrum from Correa and Buxton, Zunino was arguably the most advanced top prospect available in the 2012 draft. Unfortunately, although he put up numbers not suitable for small children in the Northwest and Southern Leagues, Zunino doesn't possess the type of upside you'd expect from his stat page. The good news is that he comes with relatively little risk. Zunino should at least get his feet wet in the big leagues in 2013, and he could start putting up solid fantasy numbers by next year.
22) Jonathan Singleton, 1B, Houston Astros (Age: 21, ETA: Late 2013)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
No should, especially fantasy owners, should really care that Singleton likes to get high. His 50-game suspension will likely push his ETA back to August or September, but this is still a strong fantasy bat that has the floor of being a very solid corner infielder. First base is not a deep position right now for fantasy, and it's especially shallow when it comes to players who can make contributions both in average and power.
23) Christian Yelich, OF, Miami Marlins (Age: 21, ETA: 2014)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
If Taveras is to win National League batting titles in the future, he may have to fight off Yelich in order to do it. The sweet-swinging lefty can be a great fantasy asset as a batting-average stud who can contribute in all five categories. The biggest question remaining with Yelich is how much he'll be able to provide in the power department, but even as a 10-15 home run threat (which is his floor), he will return plenty of overall value.
24) Trevor Bauer, RHP, Cleveland Indians (Age 22, ETA: Now)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
The Diamondbacks somewhat surprisingly did an about face and traded the number-three overall pick in the 2011 amateur draft to the Indians. There is no doubt that they value the players they got back, but it is still an uncommon occurrence seeing a top-five pick traded so quickly. Bauer remains an intriguing pitching prospect in fantasy due to his ability to strike batters out in bunches (11.5 K/9 in his minor-league career). However, his control needs work, and his minor-league walk rate of 4.2 BB/9 speaks to that. If he can find the strike zone more frequently while continuing to miss bats, he'll have a chance to be one of the top strikeout pitchers in baseball. A more likely scenario is that his control becomes merely passable, but ultimately prevents him from completing enough innings to rank among the truly elite hurlers in the game.
25) Mike Olt, 3B/1B, Texas Rangers (Age: 24, ETA: Mid 2013)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
Olt built off his strong AFL campaign in 2011 by crushing Texas League pitching to the tune of a .288/.398/.579 line with 28 homers and 82 RBI in only 95 games. However, in the short term, there are two potential roadblocks to his fantasy value. First, while he's always had some swing-and-miss to his game, he's going to need to make more contact to not be a moderate batting-average anchor. Second, with Adrian Beltre in front of him, he could temporarily lose his third-base eligibility while seeing most of his playing time across the diamond.
26) Tyler Skaggs, LHP, Arizona Diamondbacks (Age 21, ETA: Now)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
While a crazy high ceiling is great, a very high floor has value as well. Skaggs is a safe bet to have major-league success thanks to his outstanding control and above-average stuff. Don't confuse his high floor as being an indictment of his upside, however; he's not lacking there, either. Skaggs' curveball gives him an out pitch that will allow him to put hitters away, and his control, which has helped him tally a career minor-league walk rate of 2.6 BB/9, should lead to an outstanding WHIP. He's competing for the fifth starter spot in Arizona, and he'll have a chance to help fantasy teams this season.
27) Delino DeShields Jr, 2B, Houston Astros (Age: 20, ETA: 2015)
Potential Earnings: $30-35
DeShields really picked the wrong year to steal 100 bases. Firmly entrenched in Hamilton's shadow, DeShields bounced back across the board in 2012, hitting .287/.389/.428 with 12 homers to go along the triple-digit thefts. There's no shortage of risk with DeShields, but unlike Hamilton, he's actually got some juice in his bat, with the potential to hit double-digit homers at the major-league level, and the ability to stick at a very scarce position.
28) Jorge Soler, OF, Chicago Cubs (Age: 21, ETA: 2014)
Potential Earnings: $30-35
With Baez and Soler, Theo Epstein and company have two of the highest-upside bats in the minor leagues—the combined potential of which could send ripples through the space-time continuum. But with only 134 professional at-bats under his belt, Soler will need to prove that he's a future fantasy stud for a full season. With more exposure to higher-level pitching, Soler could either become a top-five fantasy prospect in 2014 or drop out of the top 50 entirely.
29) Kevin Gausman, RHP, Baltimore Orioles (Age 22, ETA: 2014)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
The Orioles selected Gausman with the fourth-overall pick in last June's draft, and they hope that he'll join Bundy atop their rotation in the near future. Gausman pitched in just five games last year as a pro after signing with the Orioles, but he's expected to move quickly through the minors. The combination of stuff and proximity to the bigs makes Gausman a tantalizing dynasty prospect.
30) Archie Bradley, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks (Age 20, ETA: 2015)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
Bradley used his high-octane stuff to mow down hitters and finished second in the Low-A Midwest League in strikeouts with 152. Batters struggled to record hits against him, batting a paltry .181. In order for Bradley to fulfill his immense potential, though, he'll need to refine his control, which failed him to the tune of an ugly 5.6 BB/9 last year.
31) Chris Archer, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays (Age 24, ETA: Mid 2013)
Potential Earnings: $15-20
Archer demonstrated why he's considered one of the better pitching prospects in baseball in his limited time in the majors. He primarily used his fastball and slider to amass 11.0 K/9 in six big-league appearances (four starts). His most impressive start came against the Rangers in September, when he pitched seven brilliant innings, allowing just six base runners and two earned runs while striking out 11. Archer's control remains below average, but in the second half of the minor-league season, he walked just 12 batters in 45 1/3 innings for Triple-A Durham. He probably won't break camp in the Rays' rotation, but he'll compete with Jake Odorizzi to fill the first opening that presents itself this year. Should he struggle to improve his control, he has a nice fallback of possibly becoming a high-leverage, late-inning reliever.
32) Nolan Arenado, 3B, Colorado Rockies (Age: 21, ETA: Late 2013)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
There's no question that Arenado's prospect stock took a hit during the 2012 season. He didn't perform up to lofty expectations and negative reports about his makeup surfaced. However, this is still the Rockies' third baseman of the future, and to ignore the fact that he'll soon call Coors Field home is foolish. His contact-oriented approach should lead to high batting averages and sneaky power at the major-league level.
33) Carlos Martinez, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals (Age 21, ETA: Late 2013)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
The biggest knocks on Martinez are his slight build and violent delivery. That said, he's succeeded as a starter thus far and is still being developed in that role. He has the stuff to stay in the rotation, and his staggering ground-ball rate of 63 percent for Double-A Springfield bodes well for him keeping the ball in the yard. Should he prove incapable of holding up under a starter's workload, he'll take his high-90s heater to the back of the bullpen and be an asset to fantasy teams as a dynamic closer.
34) Brian Goodwin, OF, Washington Nationals (Age: 22, ETA: 2014)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
Playing the entire season at age-21, Goodwin dominated the Sally League (.324/.438/.542 with nine homers and 15 steals in 216 at-bats), and then held his own after a two-level jump to Double-A. He even threw in 11 extra-base hits and an 815 OPS in the Arizona Fall League, just for good measure. Goodwin has the tool box to be a true five-category contributor in the majors, but with Denard Span now in Washington, the Nationals are likely to take it slow with him.
35) George Springer, OF, Houston Astros (Age: 23, ETA: 2014)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
It's hard to separate Springer's .316/.398/.557 line with 22 homers and 28 steals from the intense offensive environment in which it was authored. However, hitting .286/.412/.600 in the Arizona Fall League certainly helped paint his development in a more positive light. Double-A will be a big test for Springer, but with a wide-open Houston outfield in front of him, he has a chance to move quickly if his approach continues to improve.
36) Casey Kelly, RHP, San Diego Padres (Age 23, ETA: Now)
Potential Earnings: $15-20
Elbow inflammation limited Kelly to fewer than 70 innings last season, but it didn't prevent him from reaching the majors. Kelly lacks star-level potential, but he does a good job of throwing strikes and keeping the ball on the ground, and he's able to whiff enough batters to make the overall package work. He's big-league ready, and he'll soon call PETCO Park home.
37) Danny Hultzen, LHP, Seattle Mariners (Age 23, ETA: Mid 2013)
Potential Earnings: $15-20
Hultzen was drafted by the Mariners with the second pick in the 2011 amateur draft and was expected to move quickly. He did just that, pitching in 12 games for Triple-A Tacoma last year. The southpaw came with a strike-throwing reputation, having walked just 75 batters in three seasons at the University of Virginia. His control wavered a bit last season, most notably with Tacoma (8.0 BB/9), and he walked 75 batters in 124 innings split between Double-A and Triple-A. His track record suggests that the walk rate will tick down, and his pitch mix gives him a chance to strike out more batters than the average hurler, though you shouldn't expect the batter-per-inning rate to continue. Despite the fences coming in at Safeco Field, Hultzen should benefit from calling Seattle home.
38) Noah Syndergaard, RHP, New York Mets (Age 20, ETA: 2015)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
Syndergaard was acquired by the Mets as part of the package for R.A. Dickey. He spent the entire 2012 season in Low-A and his 110 strikeouts ranked 10th in the Low-A Midwest League. The strikeouts didn't come with the usual high walk totals associated with many flame throwers that miss bats, as Syndergaard's walk rate was a solid 2.7 BB/9. He'll need to successfully navigate the upper minors, but he has a chance to become an excellent fantasy pitcher.
39) Alen Hanson, SS/2B, Pittsburgh Pirates (Age: 20, ETA: 2015)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
Hanson came almost out of nowhere in 2012 to lead the Sally League in total bases (258). It's only natural that he's compared to fellow pop-up Pirates prospect Gregory Polanco, but Hanson is more than a year younger than Polanco, and he'll stick at one of the two shallowest fantasy positions. He may never be elite in any one category, but he could contribute across the board—which is rare for a middle infielder.
40) Matt Barnes, RHP, Boston Red Sox (Age 22, ETA: 2014)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
Barnes put prospect enthusiasts on notice early last season by dominating Low-A hitters. He pitched well in High-A, but tired down the stretch, and the fatigue showed in his results. Barnes is built to pitch deep into ballgames, which will help his case in earning wins, and he has the stuff to strike batters out at a high rate. He'll open the year in Double-A, and a late-season look in Boston is a possibility.
41) Aaron Sanchez, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays (Age 20, ETA: 2015)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
Sanchez is a strikeout pitcher, but he needs to work on throwing more strikes. He struck out better than a batter per inning last year (9.7 K/9), but struggled with walks (5.1 BB/9). In order to reach his full potential, Sanchez will need to refine his secondary pitches and improve his command and control.. He's years away from helping fantasy teams and comes with significant risk, but the upside is considerable.
42) Max Fried, LHP, San Diego Padres (Age 19, ETA: 2016)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
Fried was selected seventh overall in last June's amateur draft. He tallied just 17 2/3 innings at the complex level in his pro debut, and his stock could soar as he gets more innings under his belt. He won't help fantasy teams anytime soon, but owners hoping to latch onto Fried's upside would be wise to do so now.
43) Jedd Gyorko, 2B/3B, San Diego Padres (Age: 24, ETA: Now)
Potential Earnings: $15-20
One of this year's spring training stars, Gyorko is trying to win the second-base job for the Padres. However, with fewer than 50 games at the position as a professional, he'll have to prove himself defensively just as much as offensively. And despite hitting 30 homers between Double-A and Triple-A, Gyorko is more of a solid-average fantasy player, whose value will play up greatly if he can stick at the keystone.
44) Gary Sanchez, C, New York Yankees (Age: 20, ETA: 2015)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
Perhaps the most surprising thing about Sanchez's 2012 season was not the step forward defensively or the supposed improvement in his makeup, but his 15 stolen bases in 19 attempts. As an offensive Yankee backstop, Sanchez will be measured against Jesus Montero, whether the comparison is fair or not. Fortunately for Sanchez, while he doesn't have that type of offensive upside, he's got a better chance to stick behind the plate than Montero ever did.
45) David Dahl, OF, Colorado Rockies (Age: 19, ETA: 2016)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
Dahl's tenure as the post-draft, small-sample hype prospect was short-lived, as that space is currently inhabited by Russell, but there's no denying how impressive the Pioneer League MVP was. Yes, it was a loud offensive environment, but so are Asheville, Modesto, Colorado Springs, and Denver. In the end, Dahl has a chance to be a batting-average stud with solid production in home runs and steals—sort of like Carlos Gonzalez, but with less power.
46) Gregory Polanco, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates (Age: 21, ETA: 2015)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
Hitting .325/.388/.522 with 16 homers and 40 steals in 437 at-bats in one's full-season debut is a really good way to get people to stand up and notice you. Polanco started the season as the guy playing next to Josh Bell, but by early summer, he was a main attraction for scouts (along with Hanson). A five-category hitter, he's not a burner like his 40 steals would suggest, but has 20-20 potential if the breakout was real (though projections on his power potential vary).
47) Kyle Zimmer, RHP, Kansas City Royals (Age 21, ETA: Late 2013)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
Zimmer didn't start his college career as a pitcher. He didn't begin pitching for the University of San Francisco until his sophomore season, and that has its pros and cons. He doesn't have much wear and tear on his arm as a result, but he's also still learning the nuances of pitching. Because he signed quickly after the Royals nabbed him with the fifth pick in last year's amateur draft, Zimmer was able to spend time at the complex level last year, as well as in Low-A. He had a minor elbow surgery last September to clear out bone chips, but he'll be ready to face the challenges of a full-season assignment this year.
48) Oswaldo Arcia, OF, Minnesota Twins (Age: 21, ETA: Mid 2013)
Potential Earnings: $15-20
With both Span and Ben Revere leaving Minnesota, the outfield is wide open for Arcia to claim a spot during the 2013 season. A career .314/.371/.535 hitter in the minor leagues, Arcia has little left to prove at the plate in the minors—though he'll likely see the sights of Rochester for a couple of months to start the season. Unfortunately, Target Field hampers left-handed power, which will be a factor for Arcia.
49) Aaron Hicks, OF, Minnesota Twins (Age: 23, ETA: Mid 2013)
Potential Earnings: $20-25
Hicks is another beneficiary of the Revere/Span trades, but he has a much spottier track record in the minor leagues. His performance has been very good in even years and disappointing in odd years, as is evidenced by his OPS by season: 900, 735, 829, 722, 844. If he can break that trend in 2013, Hicks brings on-base ability (.379 career OBP) and speed to the table, with the potential for power down the road.
50) Trevor Story, SS, Colorado Rockies (Age: 20, ETA: 2015)
Potential Earnings: $25-30
It's very hard not to get excited about a potential five-category contributor at shortstop, especially one that will play half of his games at Coors Field. The question is how much projection is there for Story, as he's not the toolsiest player on this list. However, even if he's a .260 hitter capable of hitting 15 homers and stealing 15 bases in a neutral park, those numbers (and his counting stats) will all play up in the thin air.
Bret Sayre is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @BretSayreBP
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Curious what sort of numbers you anticipate Gyorko putting up in Petco. I'm not sure that they're likely to be enough for him to be more than fringe-relevant in relatively shallow leagues, which leads on to another question. When you rank these prospects, what sort of depth of league are you ranking them for? Obviously the potential elite guys hold their value across all formats, but someone like Gyorko is much more valuable in an only/ultra-deep setup than in, say, a standard 12 or 14 team mixed league.
Mar 07, 2013 02:35 AM
These rankings are for dynasty leagues which are very rarely less than 16 teams, and usually 20 teams with deep rosters, about 35 players.
Mar 07, 2013 05:19 AM
These rankings were done with a 16-team league in mind, which is more common in a dynasty format. That means that some of your high-risk players should be more valuable in a shallower league, and players with more certainty should tick up slightly in a deeper format.
Mar 07, 2013 06:38 AM
Mar 07, 2013 09:06 AM
Right now, there aren't any plans to, but earlier in the off-season I compiled a series of rankings designed specifically for dynasty leagues at my own site, The Dynasty Guru. There's clearly been some new information to come out since the rankings were done (mid-January), but you can find them here:
Mar 07, 2013 11:29 AM
Very enjoyable article. Thanks for focusing a bit on deeper leagues.
Mar 07, 2013 05:13 AM
Where would Matt Harvey place (more interested in potential earnings and risk factor) if he were eligible?
Mar 07, 2013 05:16 AM
For me, Harvey would be a $20-25 pitcher with a low risk factor (though that's easy to say, since he's already flashed success at the major league level).
Mar 07, 2013 06:43 AM
Now do you consider defense in terms of how much it could accelerate their path to the majors/help them keep their jobs? Because I feel that would have fantasy relevance. Like Gary Brown's defense could expedite his path especially bc of the lack of depth in left field for the giants.
Mar 07, 2013 05:21 AM
Stuff like this was absolutely taken into account, just indirectly. The defense of players like Gary Brown and Jackie Bradley are important in the fact that they will give those guys extra shots at playing time. But just not nearly as important as their defense would be on a standard prospect list.
Mar 07, 2013 06:48 AM
so that canny Dayton Moore has managed to re-acquire Myers?
Mar 07, 2013 05:39 AM
Where would Machado rank on this list, if eligible? Thanks.
Mar 07, 2013 05:44 AM
For me, he's up there at the top tier -- likely sliding in at #3 between Taveras and Hamilton. I believe Machado will be a star and that he stands a good chance to earn back that SS eligibility once J.J. Hardy moves on.
Mar 07, 2013 06:50 AM
Thanks for this article. Love to see rookies ranked like this.
Mar 07, 2013 07:59 AM
Interesting...Soler in at #28, but Puig didn't make the top 50, despite his early spring and dodgers OF situation. Is he 1 full year away?
Mar 07, 2013 08:21 AM
I'm not reading too much into the big spring, and I can't see the Dodgers carrying him this year. He clearly has a ton of potential (which you'll see in the second half of the list), but I believe he has both less upside than Soler for fantasy purposes and greater risk.
Mar 07, 2013 08:28 AM
I'm really not sure Archie Bradley has impact potential in wins according to your definition. Even if he gets his control straightened out enough to make the majors, he's still going to walk a lot of guys (relatively speaking) that should hurt his IP/G.
Mar 07, 2013 09:04 AM
Your point is valid about Bradley, but the guy is built like a truck - plus he's athletic enough to project to improve upon that command/control. He could certainly be a 220+ inning workhorse and have a lot more starts that look like: 7 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 9 K, 120 pitches. And, while entirely subjective, could potentially lead to a lot of wins.
Mar 07, 2013 10:20 AM
Where do you guys see Francisco Lindor? Is his defense such a big part of his potential that you don't see him as as good of a fantasy player? He hit fairly well last year in his first full season.
Mar 07, 2013 10:11 AM
He's ranked prominently on the second part of the list, so it's not that he shouldn't become a good fantasy player. It's just that I don't think he'll be a great fantasy player. Shortstop is a shallow position, but he doesn't have much pop and likely won't be a big base stealer as well. There's only so much upside a player like that has for fantasy, even if he projects as an outstanding major leaguer.
Mar 07, 2013 10:23 AM
I think you're undervaluing defense in general and Lindor in particular. So many prospects with high offensive potential aren't given the chance to establish themselves because their gloves don't keep them in the lineup while they adjust to big-league pitching. I'm thinking of guys like Matt Adams, Johnny Giavotella, and Brandon Allen. On this list, I'm wondering how many ABs Gyorko will be given if he's at 2B and doesn't start out the season stinging the ball. In comparison, Lindor's glove ensures that he will be given every opportunity to reach his offensive potential, whether it takes 200 or 2,000 AB. This list is a great concept though, it's worth mulling over.
Mar 07, 2013 21:18 PM
Giavotella is the only guy in that trio that I believe hasn't gotten a lengthier look because of his glove. Adams was on a Cardinals team that had other option to replace Berkman when he was hurt (Allen Craig namely). I was someone who was in the "Free Allen," camp because I was curious what he could do in a full-time role, but I think his propensity for striking out hurt him at least as much as his defense at first base. The Gyorko point is a valid one. If the glove struggles at second, he'll really need to rake to justify being penciled into the lineup daily. Agreed that Lindor's glove will give him every chance to reach his full offensive potential. However, if his offensive potential isn't better than merely good, it's tough to justify running him up the list.
Mar 07, 2013 22:03 PM
Let me just say, that this is *exactly* the kind of thing I was hoping for in the new fantasy offerings. Of course we all know how to read Jason's lists and do our own translations to fantasy; quite frankly, my final prospect list may resemble his more than this one. But this is a tremendous supplement and I tip my cap to BP for this.
Mar 07, 2013 10:56 AM
How far off is Kaleb Cowart?
Mar 07, 2013 11:02 AM
Not very - he'll be one of the first names you see in Part 2. Like him a lot.
Mar 07, 2013 11:24 AM
What about Gary Brown? Know you guys were down on him for top 100 prospects, but seems he has clear & quick path to majors. Has speed at least some avg and maybe will even hit a few dingers.
Mar 07, 2013 12:01 PM
I still believe in Gary Brown - though clearly he's a riskier proposition than he was at this time last year.
Mar 07, 2013 12:07 PM
Bret just saw your reply above where you did this on your blog and completely agree with your assessment of Brown. He had a really bad two months, but rebounded very nicely the rest of the way. Is it possible that he had a hidden injury. Also I feel that the second half should be given even more weight. "If" they figured him out in the first two months, it shows he was able adjust which the inability to adjust is maybe the biggest reason why most prospects don't make it in the majors.
Mar 07, 2013 12:15 PM
This is the first year my 14 team league is doing a minor league draft. What perfect timing, thanks!
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Can you please remove this from the site? My ever-decreasing research advantage as more of my leaguemates find out about BP is dwindling... at least I could rely on the fact that they would take KG's and (now) Mr. Park's lists as gospel, and I at least would do the conversion. Now all they have to do is see this.
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Just a musing that came to mind whilst replying to the estimable Retro on another topic ...
Please excuse the following self indulgent ramble and blowing of my own trumpet (cool trick if you can do it?) but it is the only way I can think of to explain what it is that I am thinking;
IRL I have a reputation for extreme diligence in being honest and truthfull. Just about everyone who knows me knows that I will never knowingly lie to them nor lie on their behalf no matter what benefit a lie, or loss the truth, will cause me.
Thing being that from my days as a high pressure salesman I was trained in the black art of lying, deception more acurately, to the point of having mastered it as an art form. (The art of lying is mostly about creating a smoke screen of demonstrable, preferably totally self evident, truths under the cover of which a critical deception (often a deception by omission) will pass unnoticed btw).
To the best of my understanding my ability (I would not be aware of my own limitations, obviously) to avoid intentional deception is directly proportionate to the level of skill I attained in intentional deception. Kinda like the degree to which I know how be honest is in direct balance to the degree that I know how to be dishonest.
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Is it possible to be compassionate past the degree to which we have the capacity for discompassion?
Is it possible to know what true happiness feels like without having felt true sadness?
Is our capacity for love proportionate to our capacity to hate?
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Evan Todd Spa and Salon features aromatherapy, body treatments such as massages, manicures, and pedicures, and facial treatments.
Dining options include a branch of The Capital Grille, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Tastings Wine Bar serving by the taste, glass, or bottle, also providing guests with lunch and dinner.
A complimentary business center is staffed during weekdays and available to guests 24 hours a day. 9 meeting rooms provide business travelers with 15,000 sq. ft of meeting space. Complimentary wireless (high-speed) Internet access is provided in the business center and in the lobby.
Parking is available nearby (surcharge). The hotel is pet-friendly.
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- ATM/banking
- Number of floors - 23
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Concierge services
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Full-service spa
- Hair salon
- Free WiFi
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms 13
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 247
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 1
- Number of meeting rooms - 9
- Conference space size (feet) - 15,000
- Sauna
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Indoor pool
- Wedding services
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Slippers
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Pillowtop mattress
- Pillow menu
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free newspaper
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room massage available
- Digital TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Minibar
- Premium bedding
- Premium TV channels
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Room service (24 hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
Where to Eat
The Capital Grille - Independently owned and operated. Classical preparations of dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and other items. Extensive wine list. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Tastings Wine Bar - Featuring the largest by-the-glass wine list in Indianapolis, guests are encouraged to sample by the 2-ounce taste, glass or bottle. Tastings Wine Bar offers a wide array of cheese platters, savory appetizers and small plates from the tapas style menu.
Room service - Available 24 hours.
Nearby Things to Do
Conrad Indianapolis's indoor lap pool and spa tub lie beneath a skylight ceiling. A complimentary 24-hour fitness center includes cardio machines with individual LCD TVs, and free weights. Personal trainers are available at additional charge. Separate women's and men's locker facilities provide saunas and steam rooms.
White River State Park is four blocks from the hotel. The park offers seasonal recreation including paddleboat rentals, hiking and cycling trails, and running paths. Brickyard Golf Course, five miles from the hotel, is a resort course that welcomes visitors.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near this Indianapolis hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Free bicycles on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Spa Services
- Manicures and pedicures
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 2 AM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 250 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
- Up to 25 lb
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 12.00 and USD 30.00 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 50.00 per vehicle (one way)
- Valet parking fee: USD 47 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
Hotel Name
- Conrad
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- Conrad Hotel Indianapolis
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Awards & Affiliations
- Conrad Indianapolis is listed in the 2015 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.


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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Difference between Thread vs Runnable interface in Java
26 comments :
- Anonymous said...
Why wait(),notify() and notifyAll() are declared in Object class but not in Thread ?
- February 25, 2012 at 11:19 AM
- Javin @ convert int to string java said...
Hi Anonymous, I have discussed this question here
Why Wait, notify and notifyAll are defined in Object class .you may find useful.
- February 25, 2012 at 5:51 PM
- Rahul Bhardwaj said...
Minor Correction in statement "while in case of using Runnable to implement Thread you need to deal with both Thread and Runnable two classes"
Runnable is an Interface not class.
- March 25, 2012 at 9:43 PM
- Javin @ race condition in java said...
@Rahul, Thanks for your comment. Indeed Runnable is an interface and not a class.
- March 26, 2012 at 2:37 AM
- Gautam said...
whenever I create Thread, I always face issue whether to extend Thread class or implement Runnable interface. I was not aware of difference in extending Thread class and implementing Runnable interface. After reading this article I know much more about Runnable interface and when should I use Runnable interface or Thread class. Can you also provide an example of implementing Runnable and extending Thread class? some one also told me that don't use either Runnable or Thread instead use Callable, what do you say?
- April 10, 2012 at 7:53 PM
- Javin @ List vs Set Java said...
@Gautam and @Anonymous, Thanks for your comment and glad to hear that you like difference between Runnable and Thread and this article helps you to decide when to use Runnable interface and when to extend Thread class while creating Thread in Java.
- April 25, 2012 at 6:24 AM
- Keith Yong said...
Its not that difficult to choose between Runnable and Thread than Callable and Runnable for most of Java programmer given Callable is new interface introduced in Java 5. My suggestion is to use Callable when you are doing computation inside Thread as call() method returns FutureTask object which can be used to return result. Avoid Runnable if you are coding in Java 5 even if you don't return any result, just in case you may require in future.
- May 20, 2012 at 11:27 PM
- פאדי חוסיין said...
good article thnx
- July 30, 2012 at 2:27 PM
- Anonymous said...
I think most important difference between Thread and Runnable in Java is that Thread is a Class and Runnable is a interface. isn't it ?
- September 12, 2012 at 8:24 PM
- Anonymous said...
Hi Javin,
Generally, I read stuff from blogs and don't bother to comment on any. But your topics are so well explained, I couldn't ignore commenting on how nice your articles are..
You did a very good job!
- December 12, 2012 at 4:05 AM
- Anonymous said...
Thanks for nice article @Javin, still I have some doubts regarding overhead we face when extends thread
While extend thread class your class will have all functionalists of thread, same way when you creating thread using runnable interface, you need to pass this object to thread class.
So that object again have all functionalists of thread.
Could you please help me on this.
- March 18, 2013 at 7:52 AM
- Javin @ Connection refused exception in Java said...
@Anonymous, There is big difference, When you extend java.lang.Thread to run your task (code inside run() method) in another thread, you actually create a full Thread class, while implementing Runnable is just a wrapper around your task, so that it can be executed by individual threads or worker threads inside a Thread pool.
In short Runnable is cheap.
- March 21, 2013 at 12:37 AM
- SARAL SAXENA said...
Hi Javin...nice article few things that I want to add in this is ..Yes,implements Runnable is the preferred way to do it, as You're not really specialising the thread's behaviour. You're just giving it something to run. That means composition is the philosophically "purer" way to go.
In general, I would recommend using something like Runnable rather than Thread because it allows you to keep your work only loosely coupled with your choice of concurrency. For example, if you use a Runnable and decide later on that this doesn't in fact require it's own Thread, you can just call threadA.run().
Moral of the story : Inherit only if you want to override some behavior.
or rather it should be read as "Inherit less, interface more"
- April 12, 2013 at 11:07 PM
- Anonymous said...
Javin. A doubt related to interface. Why a data member in an interface implicitly final?
- April 19, 2013 at 7:59 AM
- Pruthvi Raj said...
another difference of Thread V/S Runnable is
Use Runnable interface when you want to access the same resource from the group of threads. Avoid using Thread class here, because multiple objects creation consumes more memory and it becomes a big performance overhead.
- July 11, 2013 at 10:49 PM
- manju said...
Everybody talks about Thread vs Runnable stuff and suggests the coders to use Runnable interface for obvious reasons but I'm really interested about the reason behind allowing the Thread class to be extended. for most of the applications its very unlikely that we change the behavior of thread by extending the Thread class. They could have made the Thread class final just like how they did for String class or at least I want to know the kind of applications that forces the way Thread behaves in java. Could somebody shed light on it? :)
- September 24, 2013 at 8:26 AM
- Anonymous said...
when should we use Runnable interface instead of Thread. Give logic apart from multiple inheritence in java
- June 4, 2014 at 9:45 PM
- Anonymous said...
I didn't understand the 4th point in difference..by implementing Runnable interface how u can can reuse the task...how Runnable is winner can u plz elaborate
- July 18, 2014 at 1:49 PM
- Saumya said...
Hello Anonymous, By using Runnable, you can pass same task to multiple thread as different instance of Runnable, this way you can reuse the code, If you were to do the same, you have to create different instances of thread, which would be costly. In earlier case, you can reuse those threads.
- July 18, 2014 at 6:48 PM
- Anonymous said...
For creating Thread why we have two ways of creation. Implementing Runnable is best then why do we need "Thread" class ??
- February 19, 2015 at 11:05 PM
- Deepak Kumar said...
please show some coding examples on how we can extend another class while implementing Runnable.
- January 17, 2016 at 9:23 PM
- Javin Paul said...
class GUI extends Canvas implements Runnable{
// do whatever you want to do
- January 18, 2016 at 4:11 AM
- Anurag Yadav said...
Hi plz assist in which scenario thread class using is better then runnable
- May 8, 2016 at 11:15 AM
- pravesh sharma said...
why we create object of thread class inside main when we created thread using implementing runnable. plz explain.
- November 5, 2016 at 9:39 AM
- Anonymous said...
I always used to save this Links of your articles from facebook it self
Thanks for the all articles as well as your efforts to teach us a better java ..
Request you to open a questions and answers form...when we can ask any doubt if we face .
Thanks in advance
- December 7, 2016 at 1:26 PM
- Javin Paul said...
@Anonymous, thanks, I'll think about it btw you can post question as comments for now
- December 8, 2016 at 5:10 PM


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All-Purpose Asian Box Meat Marinade
Note: This marinade works well with pork or beef as well.
2 cups fish sauce
2 cups brown sugar
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced
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1/2 cup canola oil
Boneless chicken thighs, with skin
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NICK Martin has resigned as Mayor of Swindon.
Coun Martin came under fire after what was seen as his use of derogatory language towards disabled people.
In a meeting last year he asked: "Are we still letting these Mongols have sex with each other?", prompting a complaint from a fellow councillor.
After a lengthy investigation, Coun Martin (Con, Shaw) was ordered to apologise after being found in breach of the Members' Code of Conduct, as well as complete a training course.
Speaking to the Adver after the ruling, he apologised for the use of the word 'Mongol' but this did not stop a growing number of people calling for him to stand down. The Chief Executive of disability charity Scope also said an apology was simply not enough.
Yesterday, Coun Martin succumbed to the pressure and handed in his resignation letter.
It read: "It is with regret that I submit my resignation as Mayor of the Borough of Swindon with immediate effect.
"Following the accusations against me, I have cooperated with the independent Standards investigation, I have accepted the findings, I have made new apologies and am abiding by the other recommendations from the Standards Assessment Panel.
"However, it is clear that this will not stop the attacks on the Office and person of Mayor. Therefore, I deem it best for the people of Swindon to resign."
Yesterday, the decision was welcomed but many said it had come too late.
Mark Dempsey, Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Swindon North, (Lab, Walcot & Park North) said: "People across Swindon have recoiled in horror when they have read or heard the deeply offensive comments made by Nick Martin. The CEO of Scope, the national disability charity said that these comments show a 'deep-seated ignorance towards disabled people'.
"In my view these comments were deeply disrespectful and offensive towards people with learning disabilities. That is why I called for Nick Martin to stand down as Mayor. In my view he should have apologised and resigned a long time ago.
"I am disappointed that the Conservatives supported Nick Martin and did not act to remove him. I think they have shown that they are out of touch and it has been extremely damaging to the town's reputation."
The resignation brings an end to a process which has lasted almost nine months since the initial complaint. In December he survived a vote of no confidence after Conservative colleagues argued the process of standards needed to take place.
The Leader of Swindon Council, David Renard (Con, Haydon Wick) said: "As we said at the Special Council in December, the Conservative Group wanted the Standards Committee to complete its independent investigation. It has now done this, and Coun Martin has accepted its findings and is meeting the three requirements it made of him.
"The Group believes that it was the correct decision by Coun Martin to stand down, following representations to him by Group Members.
"The Conservative Group stands by the Standards process. If Members are found in breach of the Code, we expect them to meet any conditions set out; where Members are exonerated, we consider the matter resolved.
"Anything further on the issue of the Mayoralty is a matter for the individual concerned."
South Swindon MP Robert Buckland said while it was correct the mayor went, he regretted the whole incident had taken place.
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"When I think of the very hard work that Nick has put in as a Swindon councillor over the years, I am sad that this has happened."
His colleague Justin Tomlinson, the North Swindon MP, said: "Following the publication of the Standards Committee report, it is absolutely right and proper that Nick stands down as mayor.
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Reacting to the resignation, Richard Hawkes, chief executive of the disability charity Scope, said: "This wasn't just about political correctness and using the wrong words.
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Chairman Chris Barry said: "We are pleased that Coun Martin has finally stepped down from the role of Mayor. What is now needed is for the council to review its constitution, including its definitions of unacceptable behaviour, to ensure this sort of thing cannot happen again.
"Only then can we all move on from this regrettable episode."
It is the first time a mayor has had to stand down from the position in living memory. The Deputy Mayor Teresa Page (Lab, Penhill and Upper Stratton) will perform all mayoral duties until formally becoming mayor herself in June.


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So can we get Nash next year?
Go Pacers !!!!
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So can we get Nash next year?
Go Pacers !!!!
Going away from Hibbert really cost us, although Gortat started to defend him more physically. David West was pretty quiet, and we still have trouble getting our big men the basketball where they want it. George Hill and Barbosa have been ineffective lately, but Hans made some good plays.
The only thing that needs to be said to describe this game is Steve Nash. He was the difference
I will never understand how inconsistent and straight up gullible NBA officials are! I just don't get it!
The Pacers are a supremely talented team. But we are lacking one or two things or a combination of both: a floor general and a crisp well-run offense. More needs to be done by Frank to make sure the players are facilitating the latter since we certainly lack the former. Our offense right now looks really gummed up out there. That is the reason why a team with as much talent as we have is losing to .500 teams on our home floor.
Reposting this reply of mine from the game thread, because it's exactly my postgame feelings:
I am sorry, I know that often times we complain about the lack of fair calls (fans of EVERY team do)
But this was truly pathetic.
There were a MINIMUM of 5 no calls on blatant fouls. Tyler got hammered repeatedly near the rim all game. PG's final putback attempt was slashed across the arm. Not to mention Lopez wrestled David West to the ground on the same play.
Yes, Nash played amazing basketball, and they played well enough to win the game.
But if we get even a SEMI-fair call from the refs tonight, we win.
I think Nash was showing Larry where to spend some of that cap space this summer. If you just offer more then the MLE then you have most teams beat. A chance to make a final run at a ring and get paid might be a little more intriguing then what the Heat can offer.
Yep...Steve Nash. Best player on the court and it showed. End of story.
I'd rather die standing up than live on my knees.
-Emiliano Zapata
The team fought its way back to a seemingly lost game after the 3rd and after Frye hit that 3 with 20 seconds remaining to put us down by 6. In the end, we even had a chance to tie it.
Yeah, some calls were ambiguous. But que sera sera. Our guys fought. In the end, that's what they will get away from this game. The fire to fight every game and the security that their coach will stand up for them.
Call me a fool but I'm not sad about this loss. A win would be better for sure but at least the guys did everyting they could for the period I was watching.
PS: I only watched the 10 last minutes of the 4th.
At this point you offer Nash 3/30mil and call it a day.
I never put things like this on one moment, but Vogel's technical really hurt us as well. I concur on PG getting hacked on that last one as well.
I would also agree, we shouldn't be "sad" about this loss.
We should be pissed that when our guys EARNED the right to at the very LEAST take that game to OT, the refs just looked the other way and stole the chance to win it that we EARNED with gutsy play at the end of the game.
For those complaining about the way the referees called the game, does anyone think a small home crowd translates to less favorable officiating?
It's debatable, but I liked Frank standing up for the team and I think it got us hyped up...
They will never make that call at the end of a game, doesn't matter who it is making the play. It's that way at every level of the game.
I understand the sentiment. Officiating can be criticized here, but personally don't blame refs for losses unless it's absolutely egregious. We had opportunities in spite of calls, we just did not take advantage.
I'd rather die standing up than live on my knees.
-Emiliano Zapata
anyone who blindly defends nba officitiang is a moron. they screwed us and vogel can't even talk about it because th gestapo (NBA) will come down on him. The refs can dictate who wins any games and no one can say a thing about it.
"We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.
Yea absolutely.
It brings up an interesting question.
Is it more "beneficial" to the teams chances of winning to AVOID the tech, *OR* to give up the point and light a fire under the teams butt?
Do we end up having a chance to win at the end without Frank getting tossed? I don't know... It's an interesting theory.
When you look at the 2-5 positions between the Pacers and the Suns, we are without a doubt better than them. The difference is the fact they have Nash and the fact the Pacers don't have the means to run an offense 1/10th as well as Nash does for the Suns.
On the replay I thought it looked like they called it correctly. PG never controlled it individually and called TO. There was a player on the ball before he could gather and get it called.
I'd rather die standing up than live on my knees.
-Emiliano Zapata
I would disagree.
Remember the game where we beat LeBron (still with Cavs I think), where Danny "Fouled" him on a tip near the buzzer, but then they called LeBron for the SAME foul on Danny and we won.
THAT was how a game should be called. Fairly, even if it's not how the NBA wants it to end.
Fair enough, but what I mean by that is they totally blow a call on a singular, game - deciding play. I say an excellent team overcomes the type of officiating like tonight. We're just not there yet.
I'd rather die standing up than live on my knees.
-Emiliano Zapata


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On Thursday, March 21, a group of Boyd Anderson High School students will become firefighters for a day as part of a public safety program by Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue.
BSFR's public education team partnered with a group of exceptional student education teachers to provide fire safety education and prevention instruction to this select group of students. The teachers have been working to ensure students are learning positive fire safety behaviors, tips and prevention strategies. As part of the program, BSFR's life safety educators assisted the teachers on March 18 with reinforcement of the instruction.
The firefighter for a day/fire safety event will give participants an opportunity to explore various fire apparatus, compete with their peers during the bunker gear race, spray a fire hose, enjoy some sweet refreshments and interact with some of Broward County's bravest fire service personnel.
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If you've been watching the financial markets for the last few days, you probably have retirement planning jitters.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury rate rose Monday to 2.52 percent, up nearly a full point from where it was in July 2012. While this increase could be good for savers, it isn't so good for current bondholders, many of whom are retirees. When Treasury rates go up, the value of bonds and the net asset value of bond funds decline.
Rising Treasury rates also aren't so good for someone considering the purchase of a home -- or for someone selling a home. The 10-year Treasury rate drives mortgage rates, which have risen to 4.36 percent from 3.94 percent last week -- an additional $61 a month on a $250,000 30-year fixed mortgage, according to Bankrate.com's overnight averages and its mortgage calculator.
Meanwhile, anyone investing in stocks was hit as well. The Dow Jones industrial average was down Monday nearly 5 percent from May 28, when it closed at a record high. Even gold is down 28 percent from its peak in October.
All of this can leave a retirement nest egg looking skinnier than it did a month ago.
What can you do now to mitigate the pain?
Take the long view. Bruce Ferris, an annuities expert at Prudential Financial, says the 2008 meltdown is still fresh in people's minds. "People have memories of four or five years ago. That leads to bad financial behavior," like selling indiscriminately, he says. The wiser plan, he advises, is to get smart financial advice and then "stay the course."
Delay taking Social Security. The longer you wait, the more you get. From full retirement age to age 70, the amount of Social Security you can collect will rise 8 percent a year, plus the annual cost of living adjustment. Most people can't get that kind of return elsewhere these days.
Save more. Putting aside a larger percentage of your income will compensate for increased longevity and what appears to be a long-term trend toward lower returns on investment. Ferris points out that the longstanding "4 percent rule" just doesn't hold any longer. He says experts at Morningstar are recommending that retirees spend no more than 2.8 percent annually from their nest eggs. That means if you have $500,000 in your 401(k), the recommended annual spending limit starts at a meager $14,000.
Consider guaranteed income annuities. Not surprisingly, Ferris, whose job includes selling annuities, is bullish on them, but they are worth a look. As the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College reports in a research brief released last week, "Changes in interest rates never hit annuity payouts with full force, because the principal portion of the payout is unaffected by interest rates."