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Establishing Each MLB Team's Top 2014 Trade Market PrioritiesJune 10, 2014
Establishing Each MLB Team's Top 2014 Trade Market Priorities
The July 31 non-waiver trade deadline may seem like it's still a ways off, but considering the trade market really starts to heat up when the calendar turns over to July, we're just a couple of weeks from the rumor mill kicking into full swing.
There is still some work to be done as far as teams establishing themselves as buyers or sellers, with a number of clubs hovering around the .500 mark, but a fairly decent picture can already be painted of what teams will be looking to do in July.
The following article breaks down all 30 MLB teams' 2014 trade-market priorities, and you will see the following four terms used when referring to potential moves:
- Trade: A player almost certain to be moved, due to an expiring contract or his status on a rebuilding team.
- Shop: A player that could be on the move, if the price is right.
- Add: A clear area of need for the team, and one that it will almost certainly address at the deadline.
- Explore: A potential area of need for the team, and one worth at least exploring other options for at the deadline.
So here in the middle of June, this is a preliminary look at what all 30 teams could be looking to do between now and the end of July.
All stats courtesy of Baseball-Reference unless otherwise noted, and all injury information via MLBDepthCharts team pages.
Arizona Diamondbacks
- TRADE RP Brad Ziegler
After closing out the 2013 season as the Diamondbacks' closer, Ziegler has returned to the setup role in which he has thrived throughout his career. In 35 appearances this year, he has a 2.70 ERA and a team-high 14 holds, and he is set to hit free agency at the end of the season, so he looks like the team's most likely trade chip.
- TRADE RP Joe Thatcher
At the deadline last year, the Diamondbacks sold low on starter Ian Kennedy, landing San Diego Padres southpaw Joe Thatcher to help shore up their bullpen.
That deal has backfired, as Thatcher has been reliable but Kennedy has returned to form this year for the Padres. Flipping Thatcher again this July could help them offset some of what they lost in moving Kennedy, and there is always a market for good, left-handed relievers.
- SHOP 3B Martin Prado.
One of the most versatile players in the game, Prado still has two years left on his current contract at $11 million each, but in a market that is incredibly thin on bats the Diamondbacks would be wise to at least test the market on him. Their asking price will be high, and rightfully so, but they may just be willing to find someone to pay it.
Atlanta Braves
- ADD another left-handed reliever
Last year at the deadline, the Atlanta Braves acquired veteran left-hander Scott Downs to help shore up their bullpen for the stretch run. A year later, they are again in need of a second southpaw to complement Luis Avilan, especially if Alex Wood winds up back in the rotation at some point.
- ADD another starting pitcher
The Braves have some depth from which to draw, with Alex Wood and David Hale both currently pitching out of the bullpen, but adding another frontline arm could push them over the top in the NL East. They have some prospect depth to utilize, should they opt to make a run at one of the top arms out there, though it is not necessarily a glaring weakness.
Baltimore Orioles
- ADD a frontline starting pitcher
If the Baltimore Orioles are going to secure an AL playoff spot, they will almost certainly need to not only add a starting pitcher, but one that is capable of stepping into the role of staff ace.
All five of their starters have an ERA over 4.00 right now, and Opening Day starter Chris Tillman has been the worst of the bunch with a 5.20 ERA though his first 13 starts. It looks like their top target will likely be Jeff Samardzija, and he could go a long way in righting the ship.
- ADD catching depth (if Matt Wieters is out for the year)
With starting catcher Matt Wieters currently sidelined with an elbow injury, and potentially facing season-ending surgery if he doesn't show signs of improvement, the Orioles could be looking for help behind the plate.
Caleb Joseph and May acquisition Nick Hundley are currently sharing catching duties, but they have provided next to nothing offensively to this point, and the team could look to add another backstop come July.
Boston Red Sox
- ADD a right-handed hitting outfielder (if they're buyers)
With Jacoby Ellsbury gone, Shane Victorino missing time and guys like Daniel Nava, Jackie Bradley and Grady Sizemore struggling to hit their weight, the lack of outfield production has been a big reason for the Boston Red Sox's struggles this season.
Adding a right-handed hitting platoon bat like Chris Denorfia of the San Diego Padres could help their overall production at a relatively low cost.
- SHOP SP Jon Lester (if they're sellers)
If the Red Sox are not able to right the ship by the time July rolls around, ace Jon Lester could be one of the most valuable trade chips out there.
A free agent at the end of the year, Lester turned down a four-year extension offer in the neighborhood of $70 million to $80 million before the season, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. With so much pitching depth in the minors, it seems like a very real possibility that Lester is pitching elsewhere in 2015 one way or another, so don't be surprised to see him shopped.
Chicago Cubs
- TRADE SP Jeff Samardzija
After the two sides failed to come to terms on an extension before the start of the season, the odds of Jeff Samardzija being traded this July rose considerably, and a hot start to the season only raised his trade value.
With an extra year of team control and his status as perhaps the top arm on the market, there is reason to believe the Cubs should be able to best the haul they got for rental arm Matt Garza at the deadline last year.
- TRADE SP Jason Hammel
The Cubs took a chance on Jason Hammel with a one-year, $6 million deal this offseason, and it has already paid major dividends. The veteran is currently 6-3 with a 2.53 ERA, and he ranks second in the NL in BAA (.191) and WHIP (0.88).
They signed Scott Feldman to a one-year deal and flipped him at the deadline last year, and all signs point to them doing the same with Hammel this time around.
- SHOP UT Emilio Bonifacio/OF Nate Schierholtz
Outside of the two arms above, the Cubs have a handful of other pieces that could potentially bring a decent return. Soon-to-be free agents Emilio Bonifacio and Nate Schierholtz top that list, and in a thin market for position players both could fetch a mid-level prospect.
Chicago White Sox
- TRADE 1B/DH Adam Dunn
Signed to a four-year, $56 million deal before the 2011 season, Adam Dunn bounced back from a terrible first year with the White Sox to hit 41 and 34 home runs in the past two seasons, respectively.
He's flashed solid power so far this year with an .846 OPS and 11 home runs, and if the team shops him he could be the top bat on the market and an impact addition for a contender.
- TRADE RP Matt Lindstrom
A free agent at season's end, Matt Lindstrom had stepped into the role of closer for the White Sox before landing on the DL with an ankle injury at the end of May. If the hard-throwing right-hander can prove healthy, there would no doubt be at least a few teams interested in the veteran's services.
- SHOP SS Alexei Ramirez
Alexei Ramirez has been one of the more consistent shortstops in baseball since coming into the league in 2008, and he trails only Troy Tulowitzki (30.7) and Hanley Ramirez (25.0) in WAR over that span with a 20.8 mark.
He is signed for $9.5 million next season, with a $10 million option for 2016, so the White Sox don't need to move him. However, if they decide to shop for more young talent, Ramirez could net a sizable return with the terrific start he's off to this year.
Cincinnati Reds
- SHOP a starting pitcher
The Cincinnati Reds generally shy away from making big moves at the trade deadline, but this year could be different, especially if they are in a position to sell when July rolls around.
With Homer Bailey, Tony Cingrani and Robert Stephenson likely to fill three of the team's rotation spots long-term, chances are at least one of Johnny Cueto, Mat Latos and Mike Leake will be pitching elsewhere in the not-too-distant future.
All three are set to hit free agency after the 2015 season, along with this year's surprise starter, Alfredo Simon, so shopping one of those guys now when they still have a year of team control could net them the biggest return.
Cleveland Indians
- SHOP SS Asdrubal Cabrera
Regardless of whether or not they wind up as buyers or sellers this year, it would not be at all surprising to see Asdrubal Cabrera hit the trade market this July.
With Cabrera set to hit free agency at the end of the season, and top prospect Francisco Lindor banging down the door with solid numbers as a 20-year-old in Double-A, his time in Cleveland is likely over one way or another by the end of 2014.
- TRADE SP Justin Masterson (if they're sellers)
Masterson made his first All-Star appearance last year when he went 14-10 with a 3.45 ERA, 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings and an AL-high three complete-game shutouts.
But the Indians failed to come to terms on an extension with the right-hander this offseason, and he is now set to hit free agency at the end of the season. After posting a 5.21 ERA through his first 12 starts, Masterson has looked sharp his last two times out, as he may finally be turning a corner here in 2014. If the Indians are selling and don't feel they can re-sign Masterson, he could be a highly sought secondary arm on the trade market.
- ADD a starting pitcher (if they're buyers)
Indians starters rank 25th in the MLB with a 4.55 ERA, and while the trio of Josh Tomlin, T.J. House and Trevor Bauer has been functional, the team will likely still need to add another arm if it hopes to make a return trip to the playoffs in 2014.
Colorado Rockies
- SHOP 1B/OF Michael Cuddyer (if they're sellers)
The Colorado Rockies don't have many tradeable pieces if they wind up as sellers in July, but reigning NL batting champion Michael Cuddyer is one guy they could look to shop.
The three-year, $31.5 million deal he signed before the 2012 season has proven to be a great move by the Rockies, but there is some question as to whether they will look to re-sign the 35-year-old at the end of the season. If not, he could be one of the more valuable bats at the deadline and net the Rockies some needed prospect depth.
- ADD starting pitching (if they're buyers)
Like in years past, the Rockies will only go as far as their starting pitching allows, and after a terrific start to the season, they have fallen off significantly as a result of some sub-par pitching.
Prospect Eddie Butler made his debut last week, and fellow prospect Jon Gray could follow soon after, but if they are going to make a run at contention, they will almost certainly have to pick up another arm at the deadline.
Detroit Tigers
- ADD a reliever or two
The Detroit Tigers remain a team with legitimate title hopes in 2014, but if they are going to make a return trip to the World Series, they will have to sort out their bullpen issues.
With Joe Nathan flopping in the closer role and everyone outside of the trio of Joba Chamberlain, Ian Krol and Al Alburquerque with an ERA north of 4.00, they have no choice but to look for a veteran arm or two at the deadline.
Jose Veras was a solid pickup last July, but they could find themselves in the market for a legitimate closer this time around. Regardless, they will be looking to bolster their pen one way or another.
- EXPLORE potential short-term shortstop options
Jose Iglesias will presumably be back next season, and he remains the team's shortstop of the future, but kicking the tires on some short-term options makes sense.
The Tigers are currently employing a platoon of Eugenio Suarez and Andrew Romine at the position, but they have gotten just a .203/.262/.264 line from the shortstop position on the year. Look for guys like Cliff Pennington, Clint Barmes and Ramon Santiago to be potential targets.
Houston Astros
- SHOP CF Dexter Fowler
In one of their first big moves as buyers since they began rebuilding, the Astros shipped Jordan Lyles and Brandon Barnes to the Colorado Rockies for Dexter Fowler this past offseason.
He's been an on-base stud once again this year, hitting .284/.397/.404 with a team-high 37 runs scored, and the team could look to flip him for more than they gave up as a result. He has one year of arbitration left and could push $10 million after earning $7.35 million this year.
- TRADE any veteran relievers with value
The Astros added a handful of veteran arms to their bullpen this offseason, and they will likely listen to offers to any and all of them once July rolls around.
Both Jesse Crain and Matt Albers are currently on the DL, but they still have some time to establish value. Left-handers Tony Sipp and Darin Downs could be of interest to someone looking for a southpaw, while closer Chad Qualls has the added value of being more than a rental player with a reasonable $3 million salary for next year and a $3.5 million option for 2016.
Kansas City Royals
- SHOP SP James Shields (if they're sellers)
The Royals gave up a king's ransom to acquire workhorse James Shields before last season, shipping a package of prospects built around Wil Myers to the Tampa Bay Rays, and now he is set to cash in as a free agent this upcoming offseason.
There's a very real chance he'll price himself out of Kansas City, and while the team could opt to hold onto him to make him a qualifying offer, they will no doubt try to recoup some prospect talent first by shopping him if they fall out of it by July.
- ADD power of some sort (if they're buyers)
On a position-by-position basis the Royals don't have any real glaring holes; it's more a matter of players performing up to their potential. They have been playing better baseball of late and are still very much in the hunt for an AL playoff spot, and if they wind up buying, their focus will be on finding a power bat.
They have just 28 home runs as a team so far this year, with Alex Gordon and Salvador Perez leading the way with six each, and picking up someone who can hit the ball out of the ballpark with some regularity will be their No. 1 priority.
Los Angeles Angels
- ADD a left-handed reliever
The Los Angeles Angels bullpen is currently without a left-handed reliever, and while Jose Alvarez and Nick Maronde have both seen time in the majors this year, adding a proven veteran could go a long way in solidifying their relief corps.
The hope was that a healthy Sean Burnett could be the answer, but he managed just three appearances this year before undergoing a second Tommy John surgery.
- EXPLORE other DH options
Getting Josh Hamilton back healthy will no doubt provide a big boost for the offense, and scoring runs has not been an issue this year, as they have put up 4.76 runs per game, but they could still kick the tires on another bat.
Veteran Raul Ibanez is hitting just .152/.254/.265 with three home runs in 151 at-bats as the primary DH right now, and while the 42-year-old is a great guy to have in the clubhouse, the team would be better off if his role in the offense were smaller.
Los Angeles Dodgers
- EXPLORE other catching options
With A.J. Ellis missing significant time and struggling at the plate when he has been healthy, the Dodgers have gotten a meager .181/.266/.276 line out of the catcher's position this year.
Tim Federowicz and Drew Butera are currently splitting time, with Ellis shelved by an ankle injury, and the lack of production should be reason enough for the Dodgers to at least keep tabs on the catching market. If someone like Kurt Suzuki is made available, he could be a nice addition.
- SHOP an outfielder, probably Matt Kemp
The Dodgers still have high aspirations for the 2014 season, and rightfully so with one of the game's best starting rotations at their disposal. That being said, they could still look to sell on an outfielder at the deadline, with Matt Kemp being the most likely candidate to be moved.
At this point Carl Crawford and Andre Ethier essentially have zero trade value, and while Kemp has not exactly torn the cover off the ball, his upside is enough to make him an interesting trade chip.
Moving him would open things up for top prospect Joc Pederson to make his way to the majors in the second half; and he could provide an immediate spark, as he's currently hitting .332/.440/.623 with 11 doubles, 16 home runs and 13 steals at Triple-A Albuquerque.
Miami Marlins
- ADD a starting pitcher
The Marlins find themselves in the surprising position to be buyers at the deadline this time around, and while the starting rotation has done a nice job of keeping things together after Jose Fernandez went down, they could certainly use another frontline arm alongside Henderson Alvarez and Nathan Eovaldi.
They will likely give top prospect Andrew Heaney a look before they make any additions, as the Super 2 deadline has come and gone, and he is 7-2 with a 2.47 ERA and 9.3 K/9 between Double-A and Triple-A on the year. He could certainly give them a boost if he keeps pitching like he has once he reaches the majors.
- EXPLORE second base options
Marlins second basemen have hit .249/.332/.386 on the year, but the position has been a revolving door with Derek Dietrich, Jeff Baker, Donovan Solano and now Ed Lucas all seeing time at the position.
Things could become even more cluttered soon, as Rafael Furcal is currently on a rehab assignment and could rejoin the team soon as well. One would think some combination of their in-house options could adequately fill the spot, but with so much flux it would not be surprising to see them kick the tires on whatever happens to be out there come July.
Milwaukee Brewers
- ADD position player depth
When healthy, the Brewers have one of the better lineups in the National League, led by a trio of potential All-Stars in Ryan Braun, Carlos Gomez and Jonathan Lucroy.
Mark Reynolds provides some versatility, as he showed when he slid over to third base in place of the injured Aramis Ramirez, but as a whole the team is incredibly thin on position-player options should injury strike again.
Guys like Elian Herrera, Jeff Bianchi and Irving Falu have all seen time at the utility infielder spot so far, and adding a proven veteran who can play all over the infield and provide a professional at-bat seems like an obvious move.
Minnesota Twins
- TRADE LF Josh Willingham
Despite what the addition of Kendrys Morales may imply, the Twins will still likely be sellers come July unless they go on a hot streak over the next couple of weeks. They simply don't have the pitching to be legitimate contenders at this point.
With an expiring contract and some intriguing offensive potential when healthy, Josh Willingham has to be considered the most likely player to be moved at this point, and if the market is as thin on bats as it's expected to be, he could bring some value in return.
- SHOP 1B/DH Kendrys Morales and C Kurt Suzuki
The Twins will not be able to make Kendrys Morales a qualifying offer at the end of the season, but he is eligible to be traded come July, so if he steps in and starts hitting but the team falls out of it expect him to be on the block.
Catcher Kurt Suzuki is less likely to be moved and is actually a candidate to be re-signed, but it would be worth at least gauging his value on the trade market. He has been a steal on a one-year, $2.75 million deal, and he could net a big return if he winds up being the only viable starting catcher option on the market.
- ADD a starting pitcher (if they're buyers, or can buy low)
It goes without saying that if the Twins are in a position to contend when the deadline rolls around, they will have to aggressively pursue another starting pitcher.
However, they could also be players to buy low on an arm that is under team control through this season, similar to what the San Diego Padres did with their acquisition of Ian Kennedy at the deadline last year.
New York Mets
- SHOP a veteran starting pitcher
As things stand right now, the New York Mets will be in an interesting position when spring training rolls around next year, at least as far as their starting rotation is concerned.
With Matt Harvey back healthy and top prospect Noah Syndergaard expected to be vying for a spot, joined by Bartolo Colon, Jon Niese, Dillon Gee, Zack Wheeler, Jake deGrom and Rafael Montero, the team will have eight starters competing for five spots.
Gee is the obvious candidate to be moved among that group as a 28-year-old who is in line for a decent raise in his second year of arbitration eligibility. For the team to have any chance of moving him, though, he'll need to prove he's over a strained lat that currently has him shelved with no clear timetable for his return.
- EXPLORE shortstop options
The Mets are not in a position to buy as far as this season is concerned, but if they can add a piece that could help them long-term, there is no reason not to at least consider their options.
If a team like the Seattle Mariners or Arizona Diamondbacks are motivated to move someone like Nick Franklin or Didi Gregorius, and the Mets can swoop in and acquire him at a reasonable price, it could certainly help the team's 2015 outlook.
New York Yankees
- ADD a frontline starting pitcher
With Ivan Nova out for the season and both Michael Pineda and CC Sabathia sidelined until at least July and possibly well beyond, the New York Yankees have been forced to dig deep as far as their starting rotation is concerned.
Rookie Chase Whitley (5 GS, 2.42 ERA) has done a great job of stepping into one of those spots, but Vidal Nuno and David Phelps have both struggled. If they Yankees have any chance of making a significant postseason run, they have to add a frontline arm between now and the deadline—it's as simple as that.
- EXPLORE corner infield options
Mark Teixeira has hit when he's been in the lineup this year, but after missing 14 games with a hamstring injury, he has recently been dealing with wrist inflammation in the same wrist he had surgery on last year.
Kelly Johnson has seen some time at first base, and all over the field for that matter, but adding another power bat that is capable of stepping in as the everyday first baseman if Teixeira goes down would be a good safety net for the Yankees should such a player become available.
Perhaps another run at Kendrys Morales come July?
Oakland Athletics
- SHOP RP Jim Johnson
It didn't take long for the Athletics to remove Jim Johnson from the closer's role this year, as he made it all of five appearances before being demoted to middle relief. For a small-market team like the A's, $10 million is an awful lot to spend on a middle reliever.
He's posted a respectable 4.15 ERA in 20 appearances since getting the hook and has a 2.16 ERA on the year on the road compared to 14.04 at home, so if anyone can benefit from a change of scenery come July, it's Johnson.
With no top closers projected to be available, unless the San Diego Padres decide to move Huston Street, there could be plenty of teams interested in Johnson.
- EXPLORE the second base market
Eric Sogard may be a fan favorite and a solid defensive second baseman, but a .195/.265/.233 line over 133 at-bats simply does not cut it for a team that is in position to legitimately contend for the pennant this season.
Albert Callaspo has also seen time at second base, hitting .222/.315/.304 on the year, but he is best suited as a utility man who plays all over the infield.
The second base market will likely be thin, and the A's could have some competition from the San Francisco Giants as far as acquiring someone, but they have to at least explore their options.
Philadelphia Phillies
- SHOP SP Cliff Lee
As badly as they need to start rebuilding, the Phillies really don't have all that much in the way of movable pieces.
Chase Utley is not going anywhere, Jimmy Rollins' value is dragged down by an $11 million vesting option next year (plus he'd have to waive 10-and-5 rights) and it's unlikely anyone will commit to taking on 36-year-old Marlon Byrd with another year at $8 million on his contract.
If any of their big veteran pieces are going to be moved, Cliff Lee remains the most likely and most attractive option of the bunch.
A $25 million salary for next year and a $27.5 million option in 2016 that carries a $12.5 million buyout make things difficult, but his track record of postseason success still makes him an commodity.
Pittsburgh Pirates
- TRADE SP Francisco Liriano
Things have not gone well for the Pirates in their bid to make a return trip to the postseason, and with it looking more and more likely that the two NL wild-card spots will come out of the NL East and/or NL West, there's a good chance they wind up selling at the deadline.
Francisco Liriano was a bona fide ace for the Pirates last season, and while he has not been nearly as good this year at 1-6 with a 4.54 ERA, he still has value on an expiring contract and is the most likely Pirates player to be dealt.
- SHOP C Russell Martin
Another free agent-to-be, Russell Martin is still a candidate to be re-signed by the Pirates at the end of the season, so he's far from a sure thing to be available.
Still just 31, he does a great job at handling their staff and provides some pop in the lineup. With no clear-cut replacement behind him right now, unless the team thinks Tony Sanchez is ready to step into the everyday role, bringing him back makes sense.
That said, shopping him to get an idea of his value wouldn't hurt, and if the price is right, the team could very well pull the trigger on moving him.
- ADD a starting pitcher (if they're buyers)
Should the Pirates get hot in the next couple of weeks and instead opt to buy at the deadline, another starter would be their most likely target. It's hard to see them giving up any top prospects for an outside shot at a wild-card spot, though.
San Diego Padres
- TRADE OF Seth Smith and 3B Chase Headley
It's incredible just how far the trade value of Chase Headley has plummeted since last offseason, and with a meager .195/.279/.327 line he probably won't fetch much more than a couple of mid-level prospects from a team hoping he can get hot with a change of scenery.
Meanwhile, Seth Smith has emerged as perhaps the top available bat if he's put on the block, and the Padres would be crazy not to sell high on him. He's a free agent at season's end, and while he's been a solid fourth outfielder throughout his career, he's producing way over his head right now, and his value will never be higher.
- SHOP RP Huston Street
Veteran Huston Street has been the most effective closer in baseball so far this season, converting all 18 of his save chances with a 1.08 ERA and 0.76 WHIP.
He has a very reasonable $7 million team option for next year, so the Padres' asking price on him will likely be incredibly high. That being said, for a contender in desperate need of a late-inning upgrade, it's a price someone may be willing to pay.
San Francisco Giants
- ADD starting pitching depth
The Giants rotation has bounced back in a big way this year, as they rank seventh in the MLB with a 3.50 ERA after a terribly disappointing 2013 season. The addition of Tim Hudson has been a big reason for the turnaround, and while they are solid starting five, there is a clear lack of depth if someone were to go down with an injury.
Yusmeiro Petit is the next in line to start right now, but he has gone just 1-2 with a 5.81 ERA in five spot start on the year. This is not to say the Giants need to go out and trade for David Price or Jeff Samardzija, but bringing in a low-cost veteran for insurance would be wise.
Think Freddy Garcia with the Atlanta Braves last season.
- EXPLORE second base options
With Marco Scutaro sidelined all season with a back injury, the Giants have relied mainly on Brandon Hicks as their primary second baseman so far. While he has shown some pop with eight home runs and has been solid defensively, he's hitting just .185 on the year and has a 30.7 percent strikeout rate.
Scutaro could still be back at some point, and with the Giants offense taking a big step forward this year, the plus defense Hicks has provided has been enough to keep him in the lineup. But it's worth at least seeing who else is available.
Seattle Mariners
- ADD a run-producer
Outside of Kyle Seager, Robinson Cano and maybe Michael Saunders, the Seattle Mariners offense has been poor at best once again. They are hitting an AL-worst .238 as a team and rank 10th in the league with 262 runs scored on the year.
Getting Corey Hart and Logan Morrison healthy would help, but they were not exactly tearing the cover off the ball when they were on the field. Meanwhile, Justin Smoak has been a sub-par option at first base once again, hitting .208/.282/.361, though he does rank second on the team with seven home runs.
The Mariners have been playing great baseball of late, and their pitching staff has been great, but if they are going to make the playoffs they need another bat in the middle of their lineup.
St. Louis Cardinals
- EXPLORE the frontline starting pitching market
The Cardinals have no glaring needs at this point, it's just a matter of their offense getting things going and hitting to their capabilities. However, they could make a play for one of the market's top arms if they decide to make a splash.
Michael Wacha and Shelby Miller certainly both have bright futures and are capable of being great every time they take the mound, but adding another proven veteran like David Price alongside Adam Wainwright at the top of the rotation could push them over the top.
It's a longshot at this point, but they have plenty of talent from which to draw if they were to make a play for a big arm, and it's worth them at least getting involved in the conversation.
Tampa Bay Rays
- TRADE SP David Price
At 24-41, the Tampa Bay Rays are currently sitting on the worst record in baseball, and that makes it all but certain that they'll be looking to move ace David Price between now and the deadline.
Granted, most expected him to be gone before Opening Day rolled around, but it's hard to envision a scenario where the Rays decide to hold onto Price once again.
The big left-hander is making $14 million this season and will only see that salary increase in his final year of arbitration next year before hitting free agency in 2016. He's not having the best season, but his value is still at its highest right now with a year of team control left, and the return haul will be too much for the Rays to pass up.
- SHOP 2B/OF Ben Zobrist
With his defensive versatility and good mix of power and speed at the plate, Ben Zobrist has been one of the most valuable all-around players in baseball for years now, and a staple in the Rays lineup.
However, he is also 33 years old and in the final guaranteed year of his current contract. He has a very reasonable $7.5 million option for next season, so the Rays won't trade him unless they are blown away by an offer. That being said, what contender wouldn't love to add someone like Zobrist to the mix?
Texas Rangers
- TRADE OF Alex Rios
The Rangers have done an admirable job of keeping their heads above water through all the injuries this season, but unless something changes it looks like they'll be sellers in July. At 31-33, they are currently fourth in their own division, and there are seven teams ahead of them in the wild-card standings.
As far as movable parts, last year's deadline acquisition, Alex Rios, could bring a huge return if he keeps hitting like he has so far this year. The 33-year-old is currently hitting .335/.367/.492 with 25 extra-base hits and 12 steals.
He has a $13.5 million team option for next year with a $1 million buyout, making him more than just a rental player for whoever goes after him, and trading him could help the Rangers recoup some of what they lost in the Matt Garza trade last July.
- SHOP RP Joakim Soria
Once one of the best closers in the game during his time in Kansas City, Joakim Soria missed all of the 2012 season before serving in a setup role for the Rangers last season.
He beat out Neftali Feliz for the closer's job this spring and has returned to elite form, converting 13 of 14 save chances with a 2.08 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 12.3 K/9.
The Rangers have a $7 million team option on him for next year, so they don't need to shop him, but if the Padres decide to hold on to Huston Street he could be the top reliever on the market.
Toronto Blue Jays
- ADD a starting pitcher
The Blue Jays decided against signing one of the market's top arms in the offseason, instead banking on three arms from their in-house crop of starters to step forward behind Mark Buehrle and R.A. Dickey.
Drew Hutchison has certainly emerged as a solid third option, and Marcus Stroman has looked good in two starts since moving from the bullpen to the rotation. However, J.A. Happ has been hit-and-miss, and the team could certainly use another plus arm.
The Blue Jays have indicated they will focus on rental-type players at the deadline, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, so expect guys like James Shields and Jason Hammel to be among their top targets.
Washington Nationals
- SHOP SP/RP Ross Detwiler
After making 13 starts last season and posting a 4.04 ERA, Ross Detwiler lost out to Tanner Roark for the final rotation spot this spring, due in part to the Nationals' need for another left-hander in the bullpen.
He has not taken to the role as they hoped he would, though, posting a 4.78 ERA and 1.79 WHIP in 18 appearances.
Still just 28 years old, Detwiler has been a solid starter in the past, but he's slipped down the depth chart in Washington. He is an interesting buy-low candidate, as he's under team control through next season, so it's at least worth shopping him and seeing if they can perhaps flip him for a proven reliever.
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With Detwiler struggling, the Nationals' only southpaw out of the bullpen has been offseason acquisition Jerry Blevins, who has a 3.86 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 29 appearances.
Adding another left-hander to the mix is a must as the Nationals look to make a run at the playoffs, with Tony Sipp, Joe Thatcher and Wesley Wright expected to be among the available veterans on the market.


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As with last week, a different wrinkle: Jamie makes his picks for the weekend (I'm holding mine till Friday, for real this time).
Jamie: AU @ MSU - State fans have pointed to this game because it is a winnable game against a decent team. I am going back and forth on this but I think we will have too much. AU fans have jumped off the bridge about the defense, yet I am comfortable. Expect a better defensive effort this week. AU 38 MSU 20
UGA @ SOUTH CAROLINA - With Florida's struggles last week, this might be the year of the cock! SC 23 UGA 21
LSU @ VANDERBILT - Only Les Miles could win a big season opener and come out of it looking bad. Vandy plays inspired, I'm just not man enough to go there. LSU 27 VANDY 13
W KENTUCKY @ KENTUCKY - Hilltoppers get Hilltopped...UK 41 WKU 14
LA MONROE @ ARKANSAS - Steven Ensminger is heads Ryan Mallet is tails...It's tails ARKY 49 LAMO 16
S. FLORIDA @ FLORIDA - Florida is still pretty good UF 35 S FLA 17
OLE MISS @ TULANE - This one would be funny but I'll give the Nutters the benefit of the doubt OM 38 TULANE 17
OREGON @ TENNESSEE - This is Derek Dooley's 1st shot at making a statement. I predicted a suprisingly close game last week and was wrong. I am still convinced UT sucks OREGON 31 UT 14
PENN ST @ ALABAMA - True Freshman QB going into BDS. Could be a recipe for disaster. ALA 30 PSU 13


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Ink drawing of Chinese Zodiac Signs. There are Chinese style hand drawn calligraphy drawings of the characters of 12 animal zodiac signs using Chinese Ink by myself. The images were converted into vector format and Photoshop brushes. They can be used for variety projects in Photoshop, illustrator and photo editing programs.
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Enrichment activities
View all the exciting enrichment activities relating to the Graduate coursework program
Graduate Coursework Colloquium
Date: Saturday 9 April, 2016
The Graduate Coursework Colloquium is designed to showcase the work and interests of graduate students in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Melbourne School of Government. It brings students together from across the Faculty's 18 graduate programs for a day of collaboration and inspiration. It brings students together from across the Faculty's 18 graduate programs for a day of collaboration and inspiration. You'll also get to hear from featured Alumni speakers during the keynote panel discussion. The theme for the 2016 Colloquium is Create - Relate - Experience.
The Colloquium takes place on Saturday 9 April. Find out more, stay up to date, view the program once published, and register to attend on the 2016 Coursework Colloquium blog.
Graduate Community Mentoring
The Graduate Community Mentoring program is a chance for graduate students to drop in and chat to students in the know. Our trained mentors are able to help with everything from advice on completing your assessment on time to (opinions upon!) where the best coffee on campus is made. Mentors come from a range of graduate coursework programs in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Melbourne School of Government. Drop-in Graduate Community Mentoring is held in the Reading Room and Student Seminar Room (rooms 219 and 220) upstairs in Old Arts (Building 149).
Drop-in mentoring sessions are currently scheduled for the following dates and times (there is no need to RSVP):
- Wednesday 16 March 1 - 4pm
- Wednesday 13 April, 2 - 4pm
- Wednesday 4 May, 2 - 4pm
Community Ambassador Program
The Faculty of Arts Graduate Ambassador Program is open to Masters by Coursework students who are interested in sharing their experiences and providing leadership to prospective and current students and representing the Faculty of Arts.
The program is designed to assist the Faculty of Arts in promoting its programs and in building strong student and alumni communities. The Ambassadors will be a group of dedicated current students, with a passion for their program. Current graduate coursework students may apply to participate in one of two Graduate Ambassador Streams: External Relations or Current Students.
Please note: Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 19 June 2016.
More information
For more information and to view the selection criteria please download the position description. Please note, it is essential that applicants consult the position description to learn more about the selection criteria which they need to address in the application.
Download the position description
Research Tools Speed Dating
Do you ever feel like the right research tool is out there, but you haven't met yet? Are you just not sure where to start looking? Research Tools Speed Dating is an event that allows you to encounter a number of different research tools and to sign up for further training should you wish. Research Tools Speed Dating is brought to you collaboratively by the Faculty of Arts and ITS Research Platforms.
The next Research Tools Speed Dating is scheduled to take place on Thursday 4 August 2016 from 1 - 3pm in Arts Hall, Old Arts (Building 149).
Academic Skills Intensives
Twice a year, Academic Skills run an intensive Saturday workshop for coursework students in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Melbourne School of Government. This intensive day-long program offers new students an introduction to academic expectations for graduate coursework students, and is also a study skills refresher for those part way through their studies. The program includes modules on study skills for graduate students, effective reading strategies, critical thinking, postgraduate writing and library research skills.
Dates for Academic Skills intensives will be advertised throughout the year. To register for this and other Academic Skills events and workshops, please visit the Academic Skills Enrol in a workshop web page.
Diploma in Languages
If you want to make language a feature of your study you can undertake a Diploma of Languages concurrently with your Masters degree. On completion of the Diploma you will have acquired a mastery of the oral, writing and reading skills and have gained a basic understanding of selected aspects of the culture and society associated with the language. For more information please see the Diploma in Languages web page.
Arts Graduate Academic Language Program
The Arts Graduate Academic Language Program takes place over 8 weeks and is designed to develop your academic English and study skills, with a focus on advanced writing and speaking skills. It is of particular relevance to students for whom English is a second language. There is no cost associated with this program.Students enrolled in this program will develop their skills in:
- time management
- effective, critical reading
- active listening and note-taking in lectures
- writing for specific genres, including research essays, literature reviews, workplace texts and reflective writing
- peer editing
- building academic vocabulary
- tutorial participation
- group-work
Expressions of interest for this competitive entry program have closed for Semester One, 2016. Expressions of interest for the Semester Two program will open in July 2016.
Speech-Making Training
Run twice a year, this program introduces you to the fundamentals of stylistic, persuasive, powerful speechwriting and public speaking delivery. Facilitated by speechmaking author and expert Dennis Glover. Attend this program to augment your presentation skills and learn the art of sophisticated argument formation.
This program will be offered next in May 2016. Further details and the registration form will be available here from April 2016.
Job Search Intensives
Four times a year, the Melbourne Career Centre collaborates with the Faculty of Arts in order to deliver two-day job search intensives for students nearing the end of their degrees.
The program covers:
- Job seeking strategies, including how to use the hidden job market
- Networking for information, contacts and opportunities
- Preparing job applications including resumes, cover letters and selection criteria documents
- 'Creating an online presence' using LinkedIn and other online platforms
- Preparing for interviews, including a practice session
- As numbers are limited, please book only if you are committed to attending
Wellness Day
Student Wellness Week takes place across campus in August each year. As part of Wellness Week, the Faculty of Arts turns Arts Hall, Old Arts into a wellness space for one day. Come along and relax on a beanbag; participate in guided meditation, yoga, or dancing; and learn about wellness resources available across The University of Melbourne.
For more information visit the Student Wellness Week website
Internships Q&A
Please note: The next Internships Q&A will be held in November 2017. More information and the registration form will be available here from October 2017.
Maybe you want to know how to find an internship - how to reach out to potential hosts - how to make the most of your placement - or what to do after you've finished. The Internships Q&A is your chance to pose your questions to a panel of experienced students and expert staff. Students submit question(s) online when registering to attend and a student facilitator poses collected questions (in anonymous format!) to the panel.
2016 Internships Q&A
1 December 2016
Forum Theatre, Arts West (Building 148)
Soumya Rao graduated from the Master of Publishing and Communications in 2011. Before studying at The University of Melbourne, she enjoyed a brilliant career beginning at Google. Her studies gave her the opportunity to intern at Lonely Planet and gain real world learning. After graduating, she worked at a tech B2B startup, quickly learning the difference between the tech giant with every resource and the startup with almost no resources. With her interest in human connection with brands online and love for in-bound marketing Connect Labs was created. Now one year old, her business is based in Southbank and is one of 5 HubSpot Gold Partners in the APAC region.
Alana Seal has a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Visual Arts from Monash University and in 2015 she completed her Master of Arts and Cultural Management at The University of Melbourne. During her Masters, Alana gained professional experience in the art sector through her internship with Nite Art. In her role as Arts Administrator Alana's responsibilities included managing the daily operations, developing communications material, assisting with the volunteer program and preparing reports on the 2015 Nite Art. Since graduating Alana has been the gallery assistant at Karen Woodbury Gallery: an esteemed commercial gallery based in Melbourne.
Halim Nuswantoro is an Australian Awards scholar completing a Master of Public Administration (Enhanced) in the Melbourne School of Government. He completed an internship with the Department of Premier and Cabinet in the Aboriginal Affairs Policy Office, Self-determination and Engagement Office. His internship role involved undertaking in-depth research upon the treaty process with Aboriginal communities in different range of international jurisdictions. He is now working for the Minister of Finance, Republic of Indonesia, and has also been the Ministry of Finance Institutional Transformation's ambassador since 2015.
Dr Lea Campbell runs internships for the School of Social and Political Sciences, including the prestigious Parliamentary Internship. Always involved in research, partnership and policy work, her passion lies in addressing educational inequities and getting students to understand their skill development in relation to the changing labour market. She coordinates The University of Melbourne's Work Integrated Learning (WIL) community of practice and is enthusiastic about partnerships and curriculum. She has a teaching and learning grant to explore blended learning options for WIL.
End of Year Celebration
As the year draws to a close the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Melbourne School of Government throw a community event to celebrate and reflect upon the achievements of the year.
This event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 25 October 2016 from 4 - 5pm in Arts Hall, Old Arts (Building 149). Further details and the registration form will be available here from September 2016.


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Connla will headline the main concert in the Glengarriff Park Hotel on the Thursday night as well as taking part in the many Sessions around the village. Book tickets here
Connla are an exciting new band with strong traditional roots as well as influences from across the globe. Their sensitive and innovative arrangements of traditional and modern folk songs and tunes have earned them praise across the folk community. Having met whilst studying Music at Ulster University, they quickly began performing together and developing friendships.
"Consider this your early warning system … there is something serious on the horizon and that creative storm is Connla"
Irish Music Magazine
Hailing from the cities of Armagh and Derry: Ciara McCafferty (vocals), Ciaran Carlin (whistles) and Paul Starrett (guitar) are joined by Armagh siblings Emer and Conor Mallon on harp and uilleann pipes.


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PAF diognosed at 35
About 2 1/2 years ago I was on a stag do in Portugal and I woke up in the middle of the night with my heart beating out of my chest, it was also beating very irregular. I had no idea at the time was going on, I thought I was about to have a heart attack and die. After a few hours I noticed as quick as it started my heart returned to normal rhythm. I had been drinking a lot for the 3 previous nights so I put it down to dehydration and my body telling me to take it easy.
I was fine for the next 18 months and then out of the blue it happened again, this time I hadn't been drinking. I was in work sat at my desk not feeling stressed, just a normal day in the office. I started to panic and got pains in my chest, i had pins and needles in my arms and face and I felt very light headed. My colleagues called an ambulance, but by the time they got there my heart rate had slowed (I now realise I had converted to nsr). The hospital put it down to a panic attack and sent me on my way. I thought this was weird as I am a very calm level headed person and wasn't worried about anything prior to it happening.
3 months later it happened again, this time it was in the morning mid week. The night before I had felt a few missed beats, It was a strange sensation but I wasn't overly worried. This time I didn't feel as distressed but I knew something wasn't right so I decided to drive to a&e. I sat in my car for half an hour to see if it passed but it didn't, I went in and was seen straight away. This time they picked up my afib on an ECG. My heart rate was 180 - 190. I was given Flecanide intravenously and this did the trick after about 2 hours. I was kept in over night on a monitor and let go the next day with a referral to see the Electrophysiologist.
After seeing him we discussed the options and I was prescribed Bisoprolol to take daily and a 100mg tablet of Flecanide as a pill in the pocket. Since then I have had two more 4+ hour episodes, both times my heart converted without going to hospital. Once I didn't have my Flec, but by time I got home it was back to normal.
I also now seem to be getting frequent 10 to 20 second episodes several time a week. I am going to try making some lifestyle adjustments to see if it helps, I have almost stopped drinking all together and could do with loosing a few stone.
My Cardiologist said I could opt for an ablation, but we agreed to see how I went on for a few months. I am hoping I can reduce the frequency of episodes by being more healthy, so fingers crossed I won't need the surgery as I must admit the idea sounds quite scary.
Has anyone been in a similar situation to me and had the surgery? If so did it do the trick?


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Tuesday 23 April 1974
It was Tuesday, under the sign of Taurus. The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Joey Kent and Sam Madison.
In that special week of April people in US were listening to TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB.
In UK Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks was in the top 5 hits.
Sanshiro Sugata, directed by Akira Kurosawa, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974
while Working by Studs Terkel was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Little Doctor.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Spasim or Rebound.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1974 or at April 23 across the years.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 23 April 1974 ?
- Saint Gerard (d.1138)
- UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
- Independence Day for the Conch Republic
- National Beer Day in Germany
- Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
- Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
- Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
- Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Saint Adalbert of Prague
- Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia
Famous Birthdays:
- Joey Kent: Wide receiver (Tennessee Oilers).
- Sam Madison: cornerback (Miami Dolphins).
- Carlos Dengler: American bass player (Interpol).
- Michael Kerr: New Zealand-born German rugby player.
- Barry Watson: American actor and director.
- Carl Barnett dies at age 59 of a heart attack while conducting Bach's Come, Sweet Death at the Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Which were the top hits in that special week of April 1974 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- MFSB - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
- Elton John - Bennie And The Jets
- Gladys Knight and the Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
- Grand Funk - The Loco-Motion
- Ringo Starr - Oh My My
- Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling
- Redbone - Come And Get Your Love
- Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
- Jim Croce - I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song
- Bobby Womack - Lookin' For A Love
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What news were making the headlines those days in April 1974?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Alcoholism -- Apr. 22, 1974
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8379
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Nixon's Tax Scandal -- Apr. 15, 1974
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Academics have hit back at the idea that engineering graduates are only being trained to pass exams.
A new report that highlights the difficulties faced by manufacturers in recruiting skilled workers, quotes one business leader as saying: 'Engineering graduates have been taught to pass exams. Academia is letting the country down and we have to teach our recruits the ways of the world before teaching them about the business.'
But the Engineering Professors' Council (EPC), which represents UK university engineering departments, said it was puzzled by the quote and was concerned it had let to the report being mispresented.
'The facts simply don't bear out the assertion,' said a spokesperson for the EPC in a statement sent to The Engineer . 'An engineering graduate is around 20% more likely to have found a full time job within 6 months of graduation than graduates of other disciplines, on average.
'It is well recognised that the UK HE system, and engineering in particular, is one of the best in the world, as testified by the large numbers of international students who choose to study here.'
The EPC added: 'The vast majority of our courses receive professional accreditation, and hence the required degree outcomes and what a graduate is expected to know and be able to do is largely defined by the engineering profession, which includes industry.'
The report, An insight into modern manufacturing , said recurring concern over the quality and quantity of skilled technicians and graduates and the output of the UK education system was the most important message to send to government and academia.
It also quoted one manufacturer who said: 'There are a lot of misconceptions about manufacturing among young people: that it is badly paid, has high redundancy rates and is dirty, physically demanding work.'
The EPC said virtually all university engineering departments had industrial advisory panels to provide guidance on curriculum content.
'Far from letting down our industrial partners, university engineering departments have recognised some of the issues arising from changes in the pre-university education system and have been working hard to find ways to address them.
'If it is felt that the situation is not improving, we throw down the gauntlet to our industrial colleagues to help us further in our mission.'
The report was produced by a group of the major engineering institutions under the name "Engineering the Future" based on interviews with 22 UK-based manufacturers.


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China Jails NYT Researcher for 3 Years for Fraud
BEIJING—A Chinese man who worked as a researcher for the New York Times was handed a three-year prison sentence for fraud on Friday, but the Beijing court dismissed a charge of leaking state secrets, his lawyers said.
The verdict against Zhao Yan, a Beijing-based civil rights campaigner-turned-journalist, came a day after a court in eastern China jailed a blind human rights campaigner for four years.
China appears to have launched a crackdown on "rights defenders"—a growing network of lawyers, academics and dissidents seeking to expand freedoms through litigation and Internet-driven campaigns for legal reform.
Blind civil rights activist Chen Guangcheng was jailed on Thursday and human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng was taken into police custody earlier this month.
The Beijing No. 2 Intermediate People's Court announced its verdict on Zhao almost two years after he was taken into detention. It followed a start-stop process of charges being laid, then dropped and revived again, highlighting the vagaries of China's justice system.
Taking his detention into account, Zhao is due for release in September 2007.
According to the verdict, there was "insufficient evidence" to convict Zhao of providing state secrets to the New York Times. The newspaper correctly reported in 2004 that former Chinese President Jiang Zemin would give up his sole remaining leadership post as military chief.
"I had a feeling thinking about it yesterday that he wouldn't be sentenced on that charge," the defendant's sister, Zhao Kun, told Reuters, referring to the state secrets accusation.
Bill Keller, the U.S. newspaper's executive editor, said in a statement: "If the verdict is what it appears to be, we consider it a vindication. We have always said that to the best of our knowledge, the only thing that Zhao Yan committed is journalism."
Likely to Appeal
Zhao's lawyer, Guan Anping, said: "We maintain that Zhao Yan is innocent but I was surprised. He seemed surprised as well."
But the court ordered Zhao to pay a 2,000 yuan ($250) fine and to return 20,000 yuan he "gained through fraudulent means", the official Xinhua news agency said without elaborating.
Zhao was accused of taking money from a villager in northeast China in 2001 with a promise of helping him to avoid labour through re-education. His sister was convinced he was innocent.
"He's been the most willing to speak up for ordinary people. How could he possibly take their money?" the sister said.
Zhao is likely to appeal against the fraud conviction, his lawyer Mo Shaoping said.
Chen, the blind activst, was sentenced to four years and three months in prison on Thursday for damaging property and disrupting traffic during a protest in February in his home village, Dongshigu in the eastern coastal province of Shandong.
Chen drew international attention last year by accusing officials in Shandong of enforcing late-term abortions in a population control drive.
Gao, a lawyer who had defended adherents of the banned Falun Gong spiritual group, was taken into custody after months of surveillance.
In Washington, State Department spokesman Gonzalo Gallegos condemned Chen's jailing on "questionable charges" and Gao's detention, saying it appeared to be part of a larger pattern of official harassment of individuals working to advocate the legal rights of their fellow citizens.
Five Facts on Media Controls in China
With at least 32 behind bars, China was the world's leading jailer of journalists in 2005, but administrative mechanisms rather than imprisonment are the state's main method of controlling the press, according to the U.S.-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
Here is an overview of media controls in China:
* News censorship in China does not involve pre-publication monitoring, and most journalists never hear directly from the Central Propaganda Department, the CPJ says.
The system relies on the heads of news outlets interpreting instructions and comments from propaganda authorities. They then spike controversial news, or file it as an internal report, to be read only by high-level officials.
* Editors and journalists are more likely to be fired or demoted than prosecuted, the CPJ says.
The official People's Daily said in February 2005 that censorship agencies permanently shut 338 publications in 2004 for printing "internal" information, closed 202 branch offices of newspapers, and punished 73 organisations for illegally "engaging in news activities".
* Foreign Internet companies have been repeatedly criticised by human rights groups for their role in helping construct and police China's "great firewall", that blocks Web sites carrying information deemed subversive.
The CPJ says over half of the 32 journalists jailed in China in 2006 were Internet-based, and at least two were arrested with the cooperation of U.S. Internet companies. An estimated 30,000 local Internet censors also patrol China's cyberspace, removing controversial information.
* Espionage charges, as faced by Straits' Times journalist Ching Cheong, are uncommon. But Chinese journalists are often imprisoned on national-security related charges of "inciting subversion" and "divulging state secrets".
* Land use, labour protests, unemployment, public health issues, environmental pollution, war casualties, and investigating Communist Party leaders are cited as examples of state secrets by the CPJ.
The classification's vagueness and changing definition is seen by critics as a practical measure that allows authorities to police a variety of issues as they arise.


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Montreal Plus Tour (3 hrs)
Around 3 hours, 10 kilometers – 59$ plus taxes
Are you exploring Montreal for the first time ?
Discover Montreal's principal sites
Tour the City and discover its history, architecture and urban vitality by visiting its different neighbourhoods, must-see attractions and most secret places.
Places and locations visited:
Old-Port, Latin Quarter, La Fontaine Park, Plateau, Mont-Royal Park (entrance), McGill University campus, Business district, Old Montreal.
Food tasting break
A stop at "St-Viateur Bagel" is planned so you may discover Montreal's famous bagels! This legendary bakery is an integral part of Montreal culture. Consult our tour schedule
Duration: 3 hours approx.
Distance: 10 km ( 6 miles) approx.
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Minimum age: 13 years and older And ability to handle a bike
Departure time: 2 pm . Meet-up 15 to 30 minutes before departure
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I took these pictures in my garden yesterday, not knowing that the color pink would be very important in the day ahead...
I spent a long day on campus Friday, even though I didn't have class. Looked at what I have for Draft #1 of this epic research project, and I'm pretty content so far. I have definitely given this project my all, and I will be so relieved when I turn it in this week!
That night PJ and I went to Cinema Nouveau to see The Bang Bang Club, for fun, and also, for class. (Peej was assigned a viewing for a photography class, and I saw it for Development Planning.)
It was an intense film, but definitely worth seeing.
It was hard for me to relax and believe that a weekend had begun, though did enjoy sitting in a cafe and beginning The Songlines before the movie started.
Saturday I ended up at a Pink Princess Party for a 4-year-old, and this is how: My dad has a work colleague who has a cousin in Cape Town. Small world, eh? So I finally met up with this family, on the day of quite a family celebration.
Five years (!) ago, I spent my last day in South Africa at the beach in Blouberg, and I remember the view of Cape Town being extraordinary. I spent the day on that side, and the view remains spectacular:
And then it was time for PINK! PRINCESSES!
This little princess was the birthday girl:
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I attended a cool presentation on Sunday about a strategy or concept or theory called Search Engine Optimization or SEO. I'll be honest, I had no idea what SEO was until Sunday and I googled the term. I'm writing about the presentation on this blog BTW because it was through the wonderful folks at Chicago Now, but more on them later.
The heart of the matter, or why SEO is a useful tool or practice, is that it is nice to have readers. As the dozen or so of you know by now, I don't write for a particularly wide audience and I've realized a while ago now that having an outlet that is read by other people is satisfying enough. At the same time, kind of why I joined Chicago Now in the first place, it is exciting to have a greater reach or at least the potential for a greater reach. Which is what made this talk so useful and worthwhile it was a pretty soft sell on the idea of getting more eyes on my particular page. I don't have the time, ambition or personality to hustle with my writing, be it the blogs or my academic stuff.* Everything that was presented was in my wheelhouse: basic concepts (key words! Who knew?), relatively easy (a hyphen here, a hyphen there), and best of all unobtrusive, meaning I didn't feel like I was being asked to change my style or content, but I was just being given a couple of tweaks to make my stuff a little easier to find.
*speaking of: check out my interview at Points Forward. The Dean of AA History, Ernie Kurtz has checked it out and is, "excited to read my work." Serious academic geek-out.
The upshot of this is a few changes to the blogs, mostly things that I've always wanted to do but never took the time to try and find out how. Some of it you'll never see, but some of it, like the buttons up top, will be noticeable. I suppose if I wanted to really simplify my life I'd just consolidate into one blog, but I still like the dual blog set up. As a matter of fact, I've got a feeling that I'll be spreading my stuff around to other sites now that I know how to point you there and also get a little closer to my varied audiences. For example, my reviews of Phish shows will still be over at Kaufmak, but I can post them on Phishnet, set up a link every which way and the folks who are interested in that sort of thing will have easier access. Among the take-aways from Sunday morning is that it isn't so much about audience per se, but community.
Community was quite the theme, actually. We were reminded a number of times that we were part of a greater organization, a collection of bloggers. What makes this particularly valuable when talking about community is that we have a connection, but we have very different interests, very different points of view. I'll admit, I don't check out a lot of blogs, but since joining Chicago Now I've been a bit more adventurous. No, everything isn't my cup of tea, even so it makes the internet a bit more manageable knowing that a lot of the folks pecking away face many of the same challenges and setbacks that I do. I get some of that from the Facebook group too, but putting human beings to the web identities gave it a tangible presence.
One thing that made me particularly happy was that this collection of folks, this community was pretty diverse. If my session was any indication, there are a lot of women bloggers, a pretty wide range of ages and a pretty decent racial diversity, at least among those in the room. Basically it was nice to see that the stereotype of a person who blogs was pretty much non-existent. Well, except for me, the middle-aged introverted white guy. At least I don't live in my mom's basement.
Rats, that last sentence is a really good one to end on, but I wanted to say a few words about our fearless leader and presenter for the morning, Jimmy Greenfield and Amy Guth. More than once, Jimmy reminded the audience that we are not a bother to him when it comes to answering questions regarding our blogs and from personal experience he means it. He acted as MC for the first part of the presentation and then held an informal but thorough Q and A with those of us that remained. Again, very open, patient and understanding to all of our questions. If you have any concerns with what you are doing, how it's going etc. I can't stress enough that Jimmy is your best resource.
Ms. Guth is a strong resource as well. I don't brag about much, basically I have no confidence in most areas of my life when you get right down to it, except when it comes to teaching and public speaking. I'm pretty damn good at that part of my job. So I'm comfortable saying that Amy is a great teacher. Keeping a room interested in something as potentially dry as SEO for close to two hours takes talent. When I judge presenters and teachers there are a few vital areas that they must nail: knowledge, interaction and enthusiasm. Amy obviously knows her stuff and was able to go away from her notes (if she even had any) with ease. She kept moving and also talked with excitement about the topic, offering good examples of what to do and not to do. A little less important overall, but I think makes a presenter even more effective is rapport. Amy is quite charming and within two minutes I felt at ease in a room full of strangers. That doesn't just happen, the presenter sets the tone and she did it quite well. If you're one of my fellow Chicago Now bloggers, I can't recommend Amy high enough.
It may not seem like the most exciting weekend event, but I'm quite pleased that I made the trek downtown and if time, inertia and inspiration merit it, I'll be looking for the next opportunity to get some help with the blog. Next time though, how about some bagels?
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Northern Ireland teen Kirsty Clarke dies seven years after heart transplant
Tributes have been paid to a Co Fermanagh teenager who has lost her battle for life almost seven years after receiving a heart transplant.
Kirsty Clarke (18), who died suddenly on Monday morning, had undergone the transplant procedure in March 2010 after a virus diminished her own heart's function by almost 75%.
A local councillor and family friend, Victor Warrington, told the Belfast Telegraph last night that the family had been left devastated.
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The family have endured much heartache over the years following the murder of Kirsty's grandfather Jimmy Graham and his two brothers in the 1980s.
The UDR men were murdered in three separate incidents over four years.
Jimmy was targeted on February 1, 1985 by the Provisional IRA, four years after his two brothers were killed by the same terror group.
Kirsty's mother later became a member of a victim and survivors support group, the South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF).
SEFF Director Kenny Donaldson also paid tribute to young Kirsty, saying she was held in high regard.
"There has just been an absolute avalanche of emails and calls, she was extremely well respected," he said.
"A lot of people admired her courage and confidence. Despite her struggles, she lived a full life and served others.
"Volunteering was important to her.
"Even last week she was in here wanting to volunteer at our upcoming conference."
Kirsty became an active member of the support group and represented SEFF at Project Common Bond (PCB) meetings in the USA on two occasions.
The PCB was established after the 9/11 terror attacks in the US.
It brings together young people who have been affected by conflict from 20 different countries.
"She was always aware of her roots and wanted to honour the memory of her grandfather and his brothers, but she wanted to help build a better future," said Mr Donaldson.
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