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Skyrocketing Fire Costs
Over the past twenty years, a changing climate, population growth near forests and rangelands, and the buildup of brush and other fuels have dramatically increased the severity of wildfires and the damage that they cause to our natural lands and communities. Year after year, fire seasons grow longer and longer, destroying homes, threatening critical infrastructure and the watersheds that provide clean drinking water to millions of people. Between 1980 and 2011, the average annual number of fires on Federal land more than doubled, and the total area burned annually tripled. Even as fire seasons have grown, the way we pay to fight these fires remains unchanged – and fundamentally broken.
The Forest Service's firefighting appropriation has rapidly increased as a proportion of the Forest Service's overall budget, increasing from 16 percent in 1995 to 42 percent today. As the costs of wildfires have spiraled out of control, it has shrunk the budget of other Forest Service programs, taking millions of dollars from other critical forest health and land management priorities in order to pay for them. What's more, often the programs we are forced to divert funds from are the very programs which help to mitigate the impact of wildfires.
Today, the Department of Agriculture is releasing the Fire Transfer Impact Trends report detailing in clear terms just what this broken practice has cost us over the past twenty years – and what it will continue to cost us in the future if we don't tackle this problem now.
These spiraling fire costs have left the government unable to sufficiently invest in critical forest and rangeland priorities, including:
- restoration projects designed specifically to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire while restoring forests to be healthier and more resilient;
- public access and tourism on public forests that stimulates local economies;
- capital investments and maintenance to improve access and infrastructure on our Federal lands; and,
- research and development to continue to improve the science behind our forest restoration, conservation and fire prevention and firefighting decisions.
On top of the budget reductions outlined in the new report, the Forest Service's non-fire program budgets are affected by "fire borrowing." Funds spent on fire suppression have exceeded the allocated amount in all but four years since 2000. In these cases, the shortfall is covered through transferring, or "borrowing" additional funds from Forest Service programs that have already been cut over the last 20 years.
The Forest Service recently released a state-by-state report providing examples of how funding for local wildfire preparedness, forest restoration, and other activities in nearly every state across the country has been used to instead fight fires, due to shortfalls in wildfire suppression budgets.
Unless we act, the problem is going to keep getting worse.
The President has put forward a common-sense plan to address this problem, modeled on congressional proposals with broad bipartisan support in both houses of Congress. This proposed reform would change the way we fund the most catastrophic wildfires, treating them the same as other natural disasters. This approach would provide certainty in fighting wildfires and investing in other areas that promote healthier and more resilient forests. And it would do so in a fiscally responsible way that lives within the overall funding levels already authorized by Congress.
This is not merely a concern for future generations; it will hurt us right now, this year. If we see the kind of severe fire activity that we currently project, the Forest Service will soon run out of money and will be forced to transfer hundreds of millions of dollars from other programs in order to put out the fires. A fix is needed, and needed urgently. The current system is untenable, dangerous, and simply irresponsible. We urge Congress to act on this bipartisan proposal without delay.
Tom Vilsack is the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture.
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What will Tigers' roster look like in 2015?
Before re-signing Victor Martinez for the next four years to be the club's main designated hitter – which I think is a mistake at the price tag of nearly $70 million in total value, here were my projections for the Tigers' 2015 roster with the contract info for select players included:
Matt Kemp – $21 million
Brandon McCarthy – $10 million
Andrew Miller – $9.5 million
Pat Neshek – $4 million
Total: $44.5M + $2.05M = $46.55M
Inclusion of arbitration-eligible players – New total: approximately $53.66M
Max Scherzer – $15.53 million
Victor Martinez – $12 million
Andy Dirks – $1.63 million
Don Kelly – $1 million
Evan Reed – $503K
Pat McCoy – N/A
Joba Chamberlain – $2.5 million
Phil Coke – $1.9 million
Jim Johnson – $480,000
Joel Hanrahan – N/A ($1M; calculated into total at bottom)
Trimmings: Approximately $35.54M + $4M = $39.54M
Via Rick Porcello trade: $8.5M
Total savings: $48.04M
Torii Hunter – $10 million (Previous: $14M)
Joakim Soria – $7 million (Previous: $5.5M)
Alex Avila – $4.9 million (Previous: $4.35M)
Savings: $4M; Added salary: $2.05M
Arbitration eligible players:
David Price – estimated $18 million ($4M increase)
J.D. Martinez – estimated $3 million ($2.49M increase)
Al Alburquerque – estimated $1.5 million (approximate $620K increase)
Estimated total of additions – subtractions = $5.62M in added salary
Approximate 2014 payroll: $163M + $5.62M = $168.62M
$168.62M + Verlander's new contract = $176.62M
$176.62M – Hanrahan's contract = $175.62M (Grand total for player salaries in 2015)
2015 Tigers INF/OF alignment
C: Alex Avila
1B: Miguel Cabrera
2B: Ian Kinsler
SS: Jose Iglesias
3B: Nick Castellanos
LF: J.D. Martinez & Rajai Davis
CF: Matt Kemp & Rajai Davis
RF: Steven Moya, Kemp & Torii Hunter
DH: Hunter, J.D. Martinez, Kemp & Cabrera (when Castellanos plays 1B)
James McCann – C
Andrew Romine (2B, SS & 3B) and Eugenio Suarez (SS)
Rajai Davis – LF & CF
Torii Hunter – RF & DH
1.) David Price
2.) Anibal Sanchez
3.) Justin Verlander
4.) Brandon McCarthy
5.) Kyle Lobstein or Robbie Ray
Closer – Joe Nathan
Setup – Joakim Soria (vs. righties) and Andrew Miller (vs. lefties)
7th inning – Pat Neshek
Middle – Al Al (1st option) and Bruce Rondon (2nd option)
Lefty/long specialist – Blaine Hardy or Lobstein
In producing this piece, I received feedback from two local Tigers writers in the metro Detroit area. Without further ado, here's what Lynn Henning from The Detroit News and Dave Hogg of FOXSportsDetroit.com had to say about my original projections.
Henning: "Don't think I'm with you on Hunter, or on dealing Porcello, but creativity is always the best sign of good thinking, and you've proposed some interesting scenarios. One thing that's clear, which your research confirms: They're going to have a tough time making this work without pushing $180 million. So, Dave's got his work cut out. Not sure, either, that Nathan is going to work out, but Dave will want to at least take him north before they bid farewell, mostly as a face-saving gesture for his heavy investment. Stay tuned."
Hogg: "It's a very reasonable scenario, although I don't think they are going to bring back Hunter, and certainly not if they get Kemp. The biggest problem with that roster, and I'm not sure there's much they can do about it, is that there's no Plan B if Castellanos plays himself off 3B with his defense."
— As a result of the Tigers retaining the services of V-Mart, I had to make some changes to my projections. One of the notable changes was moving on from the 39-year-old clubhouse leader in Hunter. No longer able to provide sufficient defense in right field, the man formerly known as "Spiderman" – due to his gold glove caliber D as a centerfielder with the Minnesota Twins during his younger days – is no longer a necessity with V-Mart taking his spot as the everyday DH.
With that being said, Dave Dombrowski and the Tigers front office also made a notable acquisition to fill the void in centerfield in dealing Devon Travis, the organization's top prospect according to Baseball America, for Anthony Gose of the Toronto Blue Jays.
The 23-year-old Gose, a light-hitting lefty who can cover ground with the best of today's outfielders, offers a platoon option to the incumbent Rajai Davis – who is better suited for a corner outfield spot and part-time duty.
Although the platoon might not be fruitful offensively due to Gose's lack of prowess when it comes to hitting righties – got on base at a clip of .329 and recorded an on-base plus slugging percentage of .641 in 2014 with the Jays, Dombrowski sounds pretty convinced that Gose will be more than fine in handling the duties and that the former Phillies second rounder can eventually grow into a reliable everyday bat.
Subsequently, trading Rick Porcello – who is due for another raise in arbitration this offseason – for Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star outfielder Matt Kemp is no longer needed.
Although Kemp would've been a huge upgrade in center for the Tigers with his more than capable middle of the order bat, he brings along with him some baggage due to his hefty contract (due at least $21 million annually through 2019) and injury proneness which caused him to miss a significant amount of playing time in both 2012 and 2013 (only played 106 games in '12 and 73 games in '13).
Now, Dombrowski and company can focus their attention on and invest their financial resources in a corner outfielder.
Preferably, the corner outfielder will come via FA and be a left-handed bat who can either jumpstart the offense at the top of the lineup or compliment what Miggy and the Martinez "mash brothers" produce in the heart of the order.
There's one bat available on the open market this offseason that can perfectly do just that. To find out, read my updated projections below:
Pat Neshek – $5 million
Melky Cabrera – $12 million
Scott Downs – $2.5 million
Total: $5M + $12M + $2.5M = $19.5M
Inclusion of arbitration-eligible players – New total: $19.5M + $8.55M + $10.81M = approximately $38.86M
Max Scherzer – $15.53 million
Torii Hunter – $14 million
Andy Dirks – $1.63 million
Don Kelly – $1 million
Evan Reed – $503K
Pat McCoy – N/A
Joba Chamberlain – $2.5 million
Phil Coke – $1.9 million
Jim Johnson – $480,000
Trimmings: Approximately $37.54M
Joakim Soria – $7 million (Previous: $5.5M)
Alex Avila – $5.4 million (Previous: $4.35M)
Victor Martinez – $17 million (Previous: $12M)
Joel Hanrahan – $1 million (Previous: same)
Added salary: $8.55M
Arbitration eligible players:
David Price – estimated $18 million ($4M increase)
J.D. Martinez – estimated $3 million ($2.49M increase)
Al Alburquerque – estimated $1.5 million (approximate $620K increase)
Rick Porcello – estimated $12.2 million (approximate $3.7M increase)
Estimated total of additions – subtractions = $1.32M in added salary
Approximate 2014 payroll: $163M + $1.32M = $164.32M
$164.32M + Verlander's new contract = $172.32M
$172.32M + Anthony Gose's contract = $172.81M (Approximate grand total for player salaries in 2015)
2015 Tigers INF/OF alignment
C: Alex Avila
1B: Miguel Cabrera
2B: Ian Kinsler
SS: Jose Iglesias
3B: Nick Castellanos
LF: Melky Cabrera
CF: Anthony Gose & Rajai Davis
RF: J.D. Martinez
DH: Victor Martinez & Cabrera (when V-Mart plays 1B)
James McCann – C
Andrew Romine (2B, SS & 3B) and Eugenio Suarez (SS)
Rajai Davis – CF plus corner OF spots
1.) David Price
2.) Anibal Sanchez
3.) Justin Verlander
4.) Rick Porcello
5.) Kyle Lobstein or Robbie Ray
Closer – Joe Nathan
Setup – Joakim Soria
7th inning – Pat Neshek (vs. righties) and Scott Downs (vs. lefties)
Middle – Al Alburquerque (1st option) and Bruce Rondon (2nd option)
Lefty/long specialist – Blaine Hardy or Lobstein
NOTE: Nothing is imminent on Neshek front, according to source close to player.
Now, it's time to voice your opinion. Are my roster projections for the 2015 campaign feasible for the Tigers? Let me know what you think in the comments section below.
Alex Rodriguez should let his play do the talking, his mouth has done enough damage
There's nothing left for Alex Rodriguez except to just go out and play baseball. There's no need to apologize again for his involvement with performance-enhancing drugs.Whatever credibility Rodriguez had remaining left a long time ago. When the New York Yankees take the field in 2015 with Rodriguez penciled into the lineup, he should just be quiet and play the game.
Alex Rodriguez needs to ask himself this one question — was it worth it?
Rodriguez was recently reinstated to the Yankees' active roster after serving a 162-game suspension. It didn't take long for reports to surface again linking Rodriguez to PEDS. The Miami Herald reported that Rodriguez admitted to the use of performance-enhancing drugs during a meeting with the Drug Enforcement Agency in January.
Rodriguez was stopping for microphones, cameras, and anyone with a platform for him to stand on. He strongly denied any wrongdoing he was accused of. However, he was apparently hiding details of how he injected HGH into his stomach while also learning how to beat Major League Baseball's urine test.
This all comes on the heels of a court-filing disclosure that Rodriguez paid his cousin Yuri Sucart nearly $1 million in exchange for Sucart's silence regarding Rodriguez's illegal PED use.
Rodriguez put himself in this position. Nothing he's ever said about his professional baseball career can be taken as truth. For all we know, he's been cheating the game ever since his early playing days in Seattle.
The reality of it all is that he'll still get to play baseball in 2015, and at the moment there isn't anything the Yankees or Major League Baseball can do about it.
All the reports out now only confirm what the world already thought of Alex Rodriguez. He's a liar and cheater, however, he's also served his punishment already.
It's not his fault the Yankees owe him $61 million over the next three years. Like many of us, the Yankees drank the kool aid every time Rodriguez hit a baseball over the wall, bringing him closer to the all-time home run record. Now there stuck with a declining 40-year old third baseman who's become a story for all the wrong reasons.
Nothing Rodriguez can say will make any of this better for him, the damage is done. Apologizing again will do nothing but further insult his peers and supporters. Rodriguez isn't sorry for using PEDS or lying to the world about it, he's sorry he was caught.
However, if Rodriguez truly wants to hear cheers again, if he truly wants to win the crowd — he'll go out there in 2015 and hit home runs. The case can be made the Yankees will take whatever they can get out of him until a better alternative comes around.
The very same game that's contributed to the downfall of Rodriguez will also serve as his only method of redemption. His actions on the field are now all that matters, because his words off the field to many will never matter again.
Anthony Rushing is a contributing writer for OutsidePitchMLB, you can follow Anthony on Twitter at @AnthonyRushing_
Pablo Sandoval's October Will Make Him Rich
Every baseball player set to hit free agency tries as hard as possible to show just how valuable they are to potential employers. Pablo Sandoval knew that he was taking a little bit of a risk going into a contract year, but it paid off in a big way after having a monster postseason. Now, he might be one of the most sought after free agents this winter in the prime of his career.
San Francisco would obviously like to bring back Sandoval to help them make another World Series push, but they did not get to where they are by making terrible decisions with their finances. They offered him a three-year deal worth $40 million back in April, but the 28-year-old felt like he could get more on the open market.
The biggest concern for any team going after the 3rd baseman is of course his weight issue. He has always been overweight by MLB standards, but it does not really seem to affect his play. In fact, he got off to a slow start at the beginning of this year after spending so much time trying to get in shape over the winter. Once he got back to focusing on the game of baseball instead of money, he became one of the most consistent hitters in the National League for power and average.
Right now, the favorite inside baseball circles seems to be the Boston Red Sox. This is a franchise that is trying to get back into World Series contention right away, and what better way to do that than by landing a guy with several years still left in his prime to play a premium position. They know that they need to offer him a pretty nice contract to make it enticing enough for him to leave the reigning World Series champions. He would be able to have quite a bit of success in fantasy baseball playing at Fenway Park, especially since it is much more hitter friendly.
Sandoval has become a fan favorite in San Francisco, but this is a business at the end of the day. Even though the Giants are very thankful that he was able to help them win their 3rd World Series in 5 years, they also know that they might not be able to afford him if the bidding gets a little too high. Since some people can see him get around $100 million for 5 years, it is easy to see why we might never see him hit again for the San Francisco Giants.
Joe Maddon brings beautiful mindset to Chicago Cubs as new manager
A week after the World Series there is a buzz going around Wrigley Field not normally found during this time of year. No, I do not mean the construction crews currently working on the renovations of the cathedral park. But, the hiring of the 54th manager in team history has the town and fan base itching to have baseball back on the North side of Chicago sooner rather than later. The Cubs officially introduced new skipper Joe Maddon on Monday, and if first impressions are anything, the Cubs have their man for the long run.
Unlike the Cubs last two managerial hires in Dale Sveum and Rick Renteria, respectively Maddon won his press conference going away. First off, it was held at a bar across the street from the stadium – Win! Secondly, he presented himself with a calm, beautiful confidence that will easily get the team and fan base on board starting now.
Yes, there is reason for fans to still be cautious about ordering champagne from their local bartender. The Cubs have attempted the big-time managerial splash before in Dusty Baker and Lou Piniella only to see them ultimately fail in bringing a championship to Clark and Addison. But this time around, Maddon just may have the magic formula in place. He has Theo Epstein in his corner, the team has money to spend, and his philosophy of keeping things simple is exactly what the Cubs need right now.
Skeptics can criticize Epstein's moves and deals, but there is no arguing his baseball mind. Did former manager Renteria get a bad draw? Perhaps. But that is the business. After a shaky first impression, credit should be given to Renteria who had some positive moments during his one year at the helm. But Renteria was never going to be the guy to take the Cubs to the ultimate mountain top. He just appeared to lack that fiery spirit that Chicago fans gravitate toward. Parallels can be drawn to just last year when Sveum was removed and all signs pointed to Ryne Sandberg or Joe Girardi becoming the next man in.
Maddon, Epstein, and Jed Hoyer just may be the most intellectual trio in baseball. In Maddon's words, their philosophies are all aligned into one common plan and goal. The three of them now appear to be ready to take on the 100-plus curse head on in a welcoming fashion.
Maddon was given a five year deal through the 2019 season. In nine years in Tampa Bay, he went 754-705 while reaching the 2006 World Series. He produced a winning record in Tampa Bay which was once the laughing stock of the league. He managed a small market team, and produced big market results. Now with an organization ready to spend money on players, a farm system ready to burst at the seams, Maddon's unique mindset and approach to the game and situation should just click from day one.
In Tampa Bay, Maddon had a young talent become an All-Star in Evan Longoria. Kris Bryant is Longoria reincarnated. He also coined the phrase 9=8 which represents nine players working together, each phase of the game scratching out nine extra wins all leading to becoming one of the final eight teams.
Today it would be 9=10 with the added Wild Card spot, but the Cubs have already set their 2015 goals toward a division championship. The 2006 Rays improved by 30 wins and ultimately reached the World Series. With the potential that the Cubs have peaking, that task is not out of the realm of possibility in 2015.
After his three year plan of stocking young talent, Epstein's next phase is to now see the team compete. Maddon is the guy that will have the Cubs doing that from the start. On his first day on the job, Maddon was not shy about World Series expectations. That will put a charge into fans. While every manager addresses that question in their own unique way, Maddon will embrace it with welcomed optimism – Win!
Simplicity is what the Cubs need, and Maddon's approach will provide that. He is a good fit for the 2015 Cubs and beyond. He is the right fit, and the proper fit. Maddon will accept the challenge with a beautiful embrace which should put a charge into the young talent, and attract free agents in the process.
The Cubs will become buyers this winter. Epstein is ready to make a statement that the Cubs are to be reckoned with going forward. The Cubs are buzzing into uncharted territory. Chicago will fall in love with Maddon's soliloquies, but to borrow one from John Madden, "Boom!" The Cubs have arrived. If only Maddon once had the nickname "Doc" as in Back to the Future II where it was revealed that the Cubs would be champions in 2015. Everything is coming together on the North side, and once the construction crews renovate the stadium, Maddon will be the guy to renovate winning baseball on the field.
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Red Sox Decline Team Option for Craig Breslow
Today the Boston Red Sox declined the $4 million team option for LHP Craig Breslow. Breslow had a very below average season in 2014 and it doesn't really seem like a surprise the team decided to try and save money while they choose to resign him or not. The team does seem interested in resigning Breslow but considering his 2014 numbers are well below average the $4 million option just isn't worth it. In a quote from Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington had this to say about Breslow:
"He's a unique individual off the field, he means a lot and does a lot for baseball off the field, and [he] was a critical performer for us, particularly in 2013. He has a lot of good qualities and we have a great relationship with him, so we'll see what happens. No matter what happens, we value the relationship and we would bet on him having a bounce-back year next year. He's certainly motivated to do that and capable of doing that."
As stated previously Breslow had a real down year compared to his 2013 campaign. His FIP rose quite a bit in 2014 ending at 5.13, which puts him well below the average FIP. Luckily for Breslow its also well above his average FIP of 3.89, which begs the question. Where range does Breslow's FIP fall? Looking at his career numbers it does seem to fall right where it is at 3.89. 2014 had a career high in HR/FB, a trend that was broken last year but seems to have come back with a vengeance. Breslow struggled to even get left-handed batters out last season having a .299 BAA versus left-handed batters. Bottom line Breslow's 2013 was a mirage when you look at the numbers but the real Breslow isn't as bad as he was in 2014. Declining the option will allow the Red Sox to resign him to a cheaper deal and considering the teams option its probably in their best interest to do so.
Oscar Taveras Passes in Accident
On October 26th 2014 a tragic accident has taken the life of 22-year-old Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras and his 18-year-old girlfriend Edilia Arvelo. Police reports state that Taveras ran off the road in his home country of the Dominican Republic. No indication as of yet if alcohol was involved at this time and it seems Taveras lost control of his new 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. Mike Matheny had this to say about the incident:
"To say this is a horrible loss of a life ended too soon would be an understatement. To talk about the potential of his abilities seemed to be untimely. All I wanted to do was get the guys together and be with our baseball family. I know the hurt that comes along with buying into the brotherhood of a baseball team. That hurt is just as powerful as the joys that come with this life."
"Not to say it is even close to the depth of pain his true family is going through, but the pain itself is just as real," Matheny's statement read. "The ache is deep because the relationships were deep, and forged through time and trials."
"To the many fans who have already reached out with condolences, and to the many more who are in mourning, thank you for taking these players in, like they are one of your own. This level of care is what sets our fans apart."
At some point the team will need to address the hole in RF that this tragedy causes but that can bee done another day, by the team and myself when I feel the time is right. For myself my heart and thoughts go out to all three families: the Taveras', the Arvelo's and the Cardinals.
RIP Oscar Taveras
Free Agent Outlook: Jed Lowrie
One of the most important factors when determining a player's value is going to be the position he plays. After all if a team doesn't need an outfielder then they're not going to sign an outfielder just to sign the best player in the market. There are some positions however that always seems to have a large market value: for example catchers and pitchers are in high demand by most teams. Today's subject is in one of those prime positions and happens to be the one of the top shortstops on the market, for better or worse.
Jed Lowrie is by no means an elite shortstop but at the same time he brings a plethora of skills that teams will appreciate. Solid defense, solid hitting, solid base running ability, and solid knowledge of the game make Lowrie quite the commodity for a team desperate for a shortstop. Looking at the last few seasons Lowrie its hard to gauge him as a hitter since he was coming off a career year in 2013 and having a passable season in 2014 hurt his stock very little, but it didn't help him either. The main reason for this off year seems to be a decrease hard hits and maybe even the stadium itself. While his home field may not have shown much effect on him in 2013 we can see a drastic decrease in HR/FB ratio from 6.8 in 2013 to 3.2 in 2014, that's also 3% below his career average HR/FB rate. We also see an increase in infield base hits from 5% to 7.4% in a span of a season. Not a giant increase but it does support the idea of him hitting with less authority. Another clue to his struggles could be the lowered BABIP; while not a direct correlation between the hard hit theory and his struggles it would be safe to say that a player that is getting less lucky could just be hitting softer. Overall Lowrie did fine last year if not just average and still did far better than many other shortstops in 2014
Pros: Lowrie is a jack-of-all-trades type of player and happens to be at a position where that skill is most appreciated. Lowrie has a little power that could give you 10-12 homeruns a year, which doesn't sound like much but consider shortstops aren't exactly known for their power it's a bonus, and even at the top of the order can score a fair bit of RBI's. While not a speedster Lowrie isn't a base cloggier either meaning that usually high OBP won't be dead weight once he reaches base. Speaking of his OBP skill Lowrie has a good eye only swinging outside the strike zone 28.5% of the time last year and that's 2% more than his career 25%. He does take a fair amount of walks and that makes him a strong top of the order guy which is something teams can always use. Defensively Lowrie is above average as well actually having a far better defensive WAR (21.7) in his career versus his offensive WAR (0.8) and that alone is a reason teams will want him up the middle. Its always nice to have that defense up the middle that you can put them in and not have to worry about them.
Cons: There's a second half to that saying of "jack-of-all-trades" and its "master of none." Lowrie fits that to a tee basically being able to do a little of everything but not going to rock the world in any. He'll hit for average but not a monster one and the same goes for power, his speed will limit the number of doubles he'll get as he gets older. Speaking of age Lowrie is 30 and while this is younger than most of the other players I've talked about it still is right at the edge of the "prime years" scale of 26-31 and it is something to consider. Lowrie seems to have his up and down years and no real discernable trends to point at and say, "Oh see this is where he struggles" and that could be frustrating. He's actually only had 3 seasons out of his 7 total years be positive in offensive WAR, two of which have been monster seasons for him. Injuries have also been an issue for him; in 2013 it was the first time in his career he played over 100 games and last year he played 136 and that's 18 less from 2013's total of 152.
Contract: Looking at his current contract the money is actually what I'd give him but he's probably worth more. Given the lack of solid shortstops in the market he will be a prime target for many teams and at the relatively young age of 30 he still has some good years ahead of him. If looking at what someone like Asdrubal Cabrera made last year, a fellow free agent by the way, I would say a fair deal for Lowrie would be about $7 million a year. Given his age and value a 3-4 year deal wouldn't be out of the question. Lowrie is probably about to make a good chunk of change very soon.
New York Yankees: They are in desperate need of a shortstop and they may very well go all out for this guy. With Derek Jeter retiring and J.J. Hardy, the team's first choice, already signed Lowrie makes perfect sense. He strengthens an already terrible infield defense and adds a much-needed bat to the lineup. Best choice for the Yanks and best choice for Lowrie as well.
Cleveland Indians: While I don't think the team wants to sign anyone for shortstop at the same time they have no backup plan if their star rookie Francisco Lindor fails to meet expectations. Lowrie is a good choice if the team has any reservations about Lindor's bat.
Detroit Tigers: I'm pretty sure the Tigers have made every list so far for every player I've looked at. The Tigers have a poor infield defense and Lowrie could help put some life into it again. Now much like the Indians the Tigers do have an option that they'll likely look at before considering this deal since Jose Inglasis comes off the DL this year and should be fine. While Inglasis has the far better glove the bat is still very suspect and Lowrie is the better overall option.
Houston Astros: So this is an odd choice but at the same time it makes sense. The team is rebuilding and they are far closer to being a good team than most give credit. They don't want to rely on Marwin Gonzalez and Jonathan Villar isn't proving to be what they'd hoped so a short/long term option is a good idea.
Oakland Athletics: Losing him will be a blow to the team. The A's are going to have a hard time really prying him away from the Yankees since the team has far less funds.
Cincinnati Reds: Zack Cozart isn't a good shortstop and Lowrie would be a major upgrade. Really that's about it, the team can afford him and he helps a lot.
Pittsburgh Pirates: With no solid major options and the only shortstop in the minors rated as an average player ceiling at best it wouldn't hurt the team to consider Lowrie. While the teams main concern seems to be resigning Russell Martian to a contract they could keep an eye on the Lowrie bidding to see if he stays at a lower price.
Colorado Rockies: The Rockies have had issues with shortstop for a few years now and a solid hitting option is something the team really could use. While no the most desired spot to go for Lowrie since the Rockies aren't a playoff team just yet but he would be a major piece for a team that needs to stack the offense to make a difference.
Los Angeles Dodgers: This is only an option for the Dodgers if Hanley Ramirez chooses to go somewhere else and they need a new shortstop. If that were to happen look for them to have a bidding war with the Yankees since in that scenario neither team can afford to loss.
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Free Agent Outlook: Alex Rios
In the past Alex Rios was one of the more frustrating players in baseball. When he was a prospect he was considered a 5-tool player and he did prove this to be true, just never in the same season. While he did always flash the glory that he could be he never really lived up to that .300 hitter while being a 30/30 player that we thought he could be. As his career has gone on he has gotten far more consistent with what he can do and has become a very solid player in the game even if he still doesn't steal bases.
Looking at his numbers the last few years he has regressed a bit since 2012 where Rios has his best season of his career. This is expected since at age 33 he has already passed his prime and is already out of the "golden years" for hitters. Even with this down year he did at least but up passable numbers and was able to hit the ball about the same he has normally done throughout his career. The one thing that is noticeable is the rise in his swing rate, which took a 2% increase from last year, but this could just be an anomaly for him since it still fits into his career percentages. The worrying thing about Rios is the numbers look very sad considering he was batting in hitter friendly Arlington Park most of the season and he still regressed quite a bit. The jury is still out if this is a sign of major regression or just a bad year.
Rios has proven to be a very consistent hitter the last few years. In the last 5 seasons Rios has failed to bat over .275 once and that was a terrible season for him back in 2011. After that season though he has been the very model of consistent being able to hit for a moderate amount of power and get on base regularly. Rios isn't immune to the strikeout but at the same time he doesn't get struck out as often as most players now and days so it balances out that low walk rate. As a fielder Rios is just average but still very usable.
As we discussed at the top of this article Rios was a little up and down in the beginning and seeing the numbers from last year we have to assume he may be in the trend again. It's easy to throw his 2014 season struggles out since it was just one season but at 33 (34 at the beginning of the 2015 season) those downward trends could start becoming an issue quickly. Rios isn't a walker, never has been and likely never will be, which could lead to some to an inconsistent OBP later in his career. In fact we can see that trend already starting having his OBP drop 10 points each of the last 2 seasons and if that's not a trend to worry you then here's another to worry you. His ISO is in the same trend as his OBP but worse dropping 50 points each of the last 2 seasons, remember that ISO isn't the homerun stat it's his overall power numbers so that means doubles are down as well. Overall Rios seems to be losing the all-important battle of age and we're seeing the outcome.
Toronto had a very odd period of time where they gave huge contracts to players they thought would be their future. In today's climate that's actually the trend, lock up the young guns and seal them up, but back then it wasn't the norm and even by today's standards Rios' contract would never happen. Rios had a 7-year $69.8 million contract with a 1-year team option for the 2015 season, which the Rangers have just declined, and we can assume no one is crazy enough (or at least likes his job enough to keep it) to sign him to a similar contract so we have to take a guess.
Coming off the 2014 season Rios' stock is low and won't get a super amount of suitors. He will get a few, as we'll discuss later, but at his advanced age there isn't really a market for him. Using his WAR as a starting point we can look and see what players around him could be a good comparison and to be fair he's in a group of underachievers like Baltimore's Chris Davis, Shin-Soo Choo, Eric Hosmer, and Jean Segura. But there is one name that does make a good comparison for Rios and that is Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Jones who signed a 2 year $7.8 million deal last offseason. Looking at Rios' numbers a 2-year deal, with maybe a team option for a 3rd, would be appropriate and making it say $10-13 million a year would be more than fair. In fact if the team was trying to save a buck or 2 they can make it a incentive lased deal where Rios can earn his money after his struggles.
Detroit Tigers: With Torii Hunter on the market and likely retiring the team will be looking to not only add a bat but a consistent one. Rios could easily fit that requirement and this could be his best option for a bigger payday. Detroit is desperate to get an offense that can consistently hit all year round and Rios has been pretty consistent in the last few years. The downside is of course the power numbers will continue to decline in that spacious field.
Texas Rangers: Yes they just declined his $14 million option but that's probably cause they think they can sign him for less. Rios would be in the drivers seat on this one since the Rangers don't have a lot of options to really fall back on. While Rios didn't fair so well in his first full season there he did just fine in the half season he had in 2013.
Atlanta Braves: This one comes with an asterisk right on the bat since this could happen only if the rumor that the Braves are potentially trading Jason Heyward to the Boston Red Sox is true. If that's then the team will need a new outfielder but at the same time if they do this the teams in rebuild mode so they're not likely spending money on aging outfielders.
Milwaukee Brewers: While the team does have a pretty strong outfield at the moment it all hinges on how much they believe in Khris Davis. Davis was on pace at one point last season to shatter the strike out record just after the All-Star break but he finally found his swing and ended up being a strong rookie campaign. Rios would be more consistent but Davis has the upside.
Arizona Diamondbacks: The team doesn't really have a set RF for next season at this moment so it could work for Rios. It's a hitter friendly field and less pressure than both Texas and Detroit would be so it has its advantages. On the down side the D-Backs aren't likely to fork up the cash that Detroit and Texas can so it would be a price cut. Secondly the team isn't ready to be in the playoff hunt next year but its time is coming, a 34-year-old RF may not fit into their plans.
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Hiroshima Carp/Kenta Maeda Undecided
Japanese pitcher Kenta Maeda has shown interest in heading to America to play in the MLB but his team, the Hiroshima Carp, aren't sure if they want to post him. In a quote from Carp owner Hajime Matsuda he said, "We have the right. We would like to let him go, but based on his production this year it will be difficult." At this moment it is unclear if the Carp will post Maeda but considering he'd be posted in accordance with the new rules set after the Tanka signing. If the team decides to post Maeda they can post for the maximum amount of money, $20 million, and if no deal is struck pull him back and try again next year.
Maeda has been scouted by many MLB and other independent scouts and so far it seems Maeda looks like a mid rotation pitcher. He has a good amount of pitches and they all rate as above average but he doesn't have Tanka or Darvish type of pitches or velocity. Maeda had a productive 2014 and a strong WHIP of 1.08 and a good 3.85 K/BB ratio. More importantly is the durability of Maeda who has 6 straight seasons of 175+ innings, a feat that teams are always impressed with. Maeda's numbers look average when compared to many MLB pitchers but many teams are looking for a good mid-tier pitcher.
Kenta Maeda
Three different ways to construct Tigers' bullpen for 2015
The Tigers' 2014 season ended prematurely largely due to the lack of reliable late-inning options in the bullpen for rookie skipper Brad Ausmus.
One of the late-inning pen arms in closer Joe Nathan, who didn't help out the cause, will likely be back after a dismal first year as Detroit's full-time closer due to the $10 million he's owed in 2015.
The same applies for Joakim Soria who was acquired at the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline from the Texas Rangers. Ausmus came under fire for his mishandling of him in the second half of the season, after Nathan stumbled at the end of the season while '14 eighth-inning man Joba Chamberlain literally fell on his face and was miserable down the stretch, posting an earned run average just below five. Through it all, Ausmus proved to be stubborn, refusing to change his ways as he underutilized Soria in high-leverage situations, going to Chamberlain almost automatically to set up Nathan (although his numbers did not warrant such usage).
In the process, Soria never became accustomed to a role, and along with the hinderance of his oblique injury, the Tigers never got to see the best form of him. However, he's also likely to be back, after Detroit head honcho Dave Dombrowski dealt two top farmhands in return for the man formerly known as "The Mexicutioner" by the Kansas City Royals fanbase.
Additionally, due to Ausmus getting the chance to return as skipper for a second season, expect the role of Nathan to remain the same. Also, expect Soria – if his $7 million option is picked up by Dombrowski and company – to see his role increased with the likely departure of the most reliable righthanded reliever for Detroit in the first half of this past season in Joba.
After Nathan and Soria, the Tigers relief arm who has the best chance of claiming a spot at the back end of the club's pen is hard-throwing Venezuelan right-hander Bruce Rondon, who sat out this past season due to Tommy John surgery. The 23-year-old is expected to get the first crack at the eighth inning, if Soria's option is declined or if the former Royals closer suffers an injury which keeps him out for an extended period of time.
At this point, Rondon – health and command-permitting – is expected to take over the closer role from Nathan in 2016, after the former Twins closer's atrocity of a contract expires.
Until the active MLB saves leader leaves Motown, expect Rondon to be counted upon to bridge the gap from the Tigers starting pitching staff to the club's incumbent eighth and ninth inning men.
When Rondon doesn't get the call in the seventh, Al Alburquerque seems like the most likely in-house option to get the nod to bridge the gap between the organization's major league starting arms and late-inning arms.
A healthy Rondon and a more often-utilized Al Al should be part of the solution implemented by Dave D and the front office for Detroit's pen in '15. However, the duo of Alburquerque and the young flamethrower from Venezuela aren't enough to heal the club's long-standing Achilles' heel at the back end of games.
It means Dombrowski has to get busy this offseason – most likely via the free agent market – in order to prevent the pen from cutting short yet another campaign for Detroit.
Targets of Dombrowski – the franchise's top decision maker and a World Series winner with the 1997 Marlins – should include big names, such as Baltimore Orioles trade deadline acquisition and left-handed specialist Andrew Miller – a former Detroit first-round draft pick – plus Sergio Romo, who recorded the final out against Motown's MLB club in the 2012 World Series for the San Francisco Giants.
The 29-year-old Miller might have already priced himself out of the Tigers' price range for a non-closing type of reliever due to his stellar '14 campaign in which he struck out 103 batters in a little over 60 innings pitched in time spent with both the O's and Boston Red Sox, whom he pitched for during the first half of the season.
As for the 31-year-old Romo, he pitched poorly enough to have the closing job stripped from him by Giants manager and two-time World Series champion Bruce Bochy in late June in favor of Santiago Casilla, who hasn't looked back since taking over the role.
In doing so, Romo likely pitched himself into Dombrowski's price range for a late-inning reliever who will not see time in the ninth inning on a consistent basis.
If Miller and Romo don't intrigue you, there's also Pat Neshek and his unorthodox style available for likely a cheaper price after signing with his current organization in the St. Louis Cardinals on a minor league deal this past offseason. All he's done is reward the Cards with an earned run average below two, a career-best fielding independent pitching mark below two and a half as well as his first career All-Star Game appearance.
If the Tigers seep deeper into the free agent pool for pen arms, Dave D and his staff could decide to give veteran southpaw Jesse Crain a shot to re-gain some value on a cheap deal after he missed all of this past regular season due to right shoulder trouble, which also caused him to miss the second half of 2013 when he was a member of the Chicago White Sox and later the Tampa Bay Rays after being dealt near the end of July.
With all these various options, a move or two is bound to be made in an effort to upgrade the relief corps for 2015.
The only question that exists now is what new and shiny toys will Ausmus be tasked with handling out of the pen in his second year as a big league skipper. Without further ado, here are three different relief pitching alignments I can envision the club going with to fix its Achilles' heel in the coming cold and snowy winter months:
"Dream world" bullpen:
Closer – Joakim Soria
Setup – Bruce Rondon (vs. righties) and Andrew Miller (vs. lefties)
7th inning – Joe Nathan (1st option) and Pat Neshek
Middle – Pat Neshek (1st option) and Al Al
Lefty specialist/long – Kyle Lobstein
Most likely pen alignment:
Closer – Joe Nathan
Setup – Joakim Soria
7th inning – Bruce Rondon (1st option) and Pat Neshek
Middle – Pat Neshek (1st option) & Al Al
Long/lefty specialist: Kyle Lobstein
Second most likely pen alignment:
Closer – Joe Nathan
Setup – Joakim Soria
7th inning – Sergio Romo
Middle – Bruce Rondon (1st option) & Al Al
Lefty – Ian Kroll
Long – Kyle Lobstein
Which of these three pen alignments do you think is most likely the one that the Tigers bring into Lakeland, Fla., at the start of spring training? Voice your opinion in the comments section, or by casting your vote in the poll below.


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Russell Maltz's sculptural projects often utilize stacked and painted commercial building materials to establish formal and physical relationships with existing architectures including college campuses, shopping centers, museums, and galleries. His studio-based and site-specific works continue to expand the legacies of conceptual and minimalist art, focusing on issues of scale, density, documentation, and systemic progressions. Large outdoor works allow Maltz to establish a dialogue with real estate developers and suppliers, as he borrows or buys quantities of cinder block and lumber for temporary use during the run of an exhibition. Afterwards, these materials (which have been altered with Day-Glo orange or yellow paint) are returned to their source, often used in local retail and home construction.


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Pakistan v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Dubai, 1st day
McMillan all praise for 'exciting' Latham
Nov 17, 2014: Not only did Tom Latham's second century in consecutive Tests allow New Zealand to capitalise on the advantage of winning the toss in Dubai, his good form has solidified one of the team's troublesome opening spots
Pakistan v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Dubai, 1st day
Solid Latham century leads NZ effort
Nov 17, 2014: For the second Test running, young Tom Latham provided the long, patient batting effort New Zealand wanted from the top order
Pakistan v New Zealand 2014
Need to put Pakistan under pressure - Latham
Nov 15, 2014: Tom Latham, the New Zealand opener who made a century in defeat in Abu Dhabi, wants to see how Pakistan cope with chasing the game
Pakistan v NZ, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 5th day
McCullum eyes Pakistan blueprint
Nov 13, 2014: Brendon McCullum, the New Zealand captain, acknowledged that Pakistan played "the perfect Test" in Abu Dhabi but said that his team will "cop it on the chin"
Pakistan v NZ, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day
All square in the Latham family
Nov 11, 2014: There are no longer bragging rights in the Latham household. In his fifth Test, Tom Latham scored his maiden hundred and was quietly looking forward to have a chat with his father, Rod
Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day
Rahat, Babar secure 304-run lead
Nov 11, 2014: For two days New Zealand's bowlers had struggled to create chances as Pakistan amassed their match-defining total, but as soon as they batted, the balance between bat and ball shifted dramatically
South Africa in New Zealand 2014
Southee declared fit for SA ODIs
Oct 19, 2014: Tim Southee has been declared fit for the ODI series against South Africa after missing the warm-up game due to a sore shoulder
England Lions v New Zealand A, Tri-series, New Road
Rutherford takes NZ A to tri-series success
Aug 12, 2014: Abundant batting line-up or not, England Lions have not advanced their World Cup claims by the manner in which they have twice been dismantled by an experienced New Zealand A in the Royal London tri-series
New Zealand A v Sri Lanka A, Tri-series, Bristol
Bracewell, Sodhi set up NZ A win
Aug 9, 2014: New Zealand A pulled off their second win in as many days, an emphatic dismantling of Sri Lanka A to follow victory over England Lions, giving them control of the triangular series
West Indies v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port of Spain, 1st day
'Jerome Taylor was exceptional' - Latham
Jun 16, 2014: Tom Latham, New Zealand's opening batsman, said West Indies' bowlers, led by Jerome Taylor, made batting difficult for the side on the opening day of the second Test in Port-of-Spain
West Indies v New Zealand, 1st Test, Kingston, 1st day
We tackled spinners well - Latham
Jun 8, 2014: Tom Latham has attributed New Zealand's dominant position on the first day of the Jamaica Test to how effectively he and Kane Williamson played the West Indies spinners
West Indies v New Zealand, 1st Test, Kingston, 1st day
Williamson ton builds strong platform
Jun 8, 2014: New Zealand consolidated on a slow start, with Kane Williamson making his sixth Test hundred and Tom Latham his maiden half-century, to end the first day in a strong position
Plunket Shield 2013-14
Astle, Latham lead Canterbury to championship
Feb 26, 2014: A round-up of the Plunket Shield matches that ended on February 26, 2014
India tour of New Zealand 2013-14
Latham in 'tricky' spot for Test debut
Feb 12, 2014: Jesse Ryder's latest indiscretion has given Tom Latham a spot in the New Zealand Test squad. And if Ross Taylor's second child does not arrive by tomorrow, Latham will make his Test debut in Wellington against India
New Zealand v India, 2nd Test, Wellington
Neesham and Latham in Test squad
Feb 11, 2014: The uncapped allrounder Jimmy Neesham and batsman Tom Latham have been added to New Zealand's squad for the second Test against India starting in Wellington on Friday
Plunket Shield 2013-14, 4th day
All-round Wells stars in Otago win
Jan 26, 2014: A round-up of the Plunket Shield matches that ended on January 26, 2014
ND v Canterbury, HRV Cup, Mt Maunganui
Bowlers help Canterbury win low scorer
Jan 2, 2014: Canterbury recorded their first win in the competition, beating Northern Districts by 11 runs in a low scorer in Mount Maunganui
Plunket Shield 2013-14
De Grandhomme steers Auckland to six-wicket win
Dec 23, 2013: A round-up of the Plunket Shield matches that ended on December 23, 2013
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Hambantota
Latham, Ronchi power incredible NZ chase
Nov 12, 2013: Striking a scintillating 86 off 68 deliveries, Tom Latham carried New Zealand most of the distance of their 8.6-an-over, rain-shortened chase, before an ebullient Nathan McCullum hit the required 20 off the final over to seal a win in the second ODI
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Hambantota
New Zealand confident of chasing big targets
Nov 11, 2013: New Zealand captain Kyle Mills and batsman Tom Latham have backed the team to chase down tall scores ahead of the second match in Hambantota
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Pakistan should not welcome Amir back
The serene team culture cultivated by Misbah and his men shouldn't be allowed to be disrupted by a player with a tainted past
November games need November prices
An early start to the international season, coupled with costly tickets, have kept the Australian public away from the cricket
The inherent dangers of batting
The sickening blow that struck Phillip Hughes is a reminder of the ever-present dangers associated with facing fast bowlers, even while wearing a helmet
Hope for Hughes, feel for Abbott
It is impossible to imagine how Sean Abbott must feel after sending down that bouncer to Phillip Hughes. While the cricket world hopes for Hughes' recovery, it should also ensure Abbott is supported
Why the Indian opener would be well advised to shelve the hook and pull in Australia
November games need November prices (85)
An early start to the international season, coupled with costly tickets, have kept the Australian public away from the cricket
The inherent dangers of batting (43)
The sickening blow that struck Phillip Hughes is a reminder of the ever-present dangers associated with facing fast bowlers, even while wearing a helmet
A crisis that defines the age (40)
Never mind cricket's absence from free-to-air TV - changes in social attitudes, the demands of work, and an individualistic age are all contributing to a decline in participation
Misbah's Pakistan or Imran's Pakistan? (38)
Pakistan have notched up some fine wins under Misbah-ul-Haq's leadership, but they haven't yet achieved consistent results outside the UAE
Going out to play cricket today would have been near enough to impossible. Even doing so next week in the nets and at the Gabba for the first Test will be difficult


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All hail Lord Ganesh
Publication Date : 24-09-2012
Long ears, big forehead, large stomach, four arms, small eyes - these are the notable attributes of one of Hinduism's most famous deities, Lord Ganesha. The symbol of wisdom and prosperity, this Hindu god is worshipped first in any prayer. It is believed that for the fulfilment of one's desires, his blessings are absolutely necessary.
This month, Hindus and Thai devotees of Ganesha are celebrating the birthday of the Hindu god, which was last Thursday. The celebrations known as the Ganesha festival are also underway at different venues in Thailand such as Shiva Temple in Bangkok's Ramindra area and Utthayan Ganesh Temple in Nakhon Nayok and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad Association of Thailand.
This year the Vishwa Hindu Parishad is organising the Ganesha festival, or Ganesh Utsav, to pay respects to Lord Ganesha at Utthayan Ganesh Temple in Nakhon Nayok on Saturday. Thousands of devotees are expected to turn up and take part in the visarajan ceremony of Ganesh Idol.
In general, the Ganesha festival is one of the most popular of Hindu festivals celebrated on the fourth day of the bright fortnight of Bhadarapadathat that normally falls during August or September. It is observed throughout India and by Hindus in all parts of the world. The celebration of Ganesh Utsav continues for five, seven or ten days. Ganesha statues installed in temples, community centres, street corners and in homes are usually well decorated with lighting before a mass prayer.
During the celebrations, the elegant idols of Ganesha from 10 to 30 metres in height are carried on lavishly decorated floats to be immersed in the sea after one, three, five, seven and ten days. The procession and immersion ceremony are accompanied by drumbeats, devotional songs and dance. In the past, the Ganesh festival used to be a purely family affair. Years later, it became a practice to end the festival on 'Anant Chaturdashi' with the immersion of the Ganapati idol in the water.
The story of Ganesha's origins has always been part of the Thai life. There are numerous stories in Hindu mythology associated with the birth of Ganesha, whose vehicle is the Mooshak (rat) and who loves Modaks (droplet shaped Indian sweet).
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesh was created by Goddess Parvati. She used some dough to make Ganesh and then breathed life into him. The Goddess wanted someone to keep a watch at the door while she bathed, she asked Ganesha to be the guard at the door. Lord Shiva came to visit Parvati and Ganesha stopped him. As result of his anger, Lord Shiva cut off Ganesha's head. After hearing the story from Parvati, he realised that Ganesh was right. Lord Shiva replaced Ganesh's head with an elephant.
In Thailand, Lord Ganesh is known as Phra Phikanet or Phra Phikanesuan. Thai people believe that he is the god of fortune and success, and can support them to overcome obstacles in life.
Lord Ganesha appears in the emblem of Thailand's Fine Arts Department.
Wat Phra Sri Umadevi, the Hindu temple on Silom Road, houses the beautiful sculpture of Lord Ganesha that was shipped from India in the late 19th century.
Ganesha also sits on a high pedestal outside Bangkok's CentralWorld, where he attracts many devotees.
Over the years, Ganesh Temple at Nakhon Nayok has become an important venue for worshippers not only for Hindus but large numbers of local Thai people who worship Ganesha every day. The major attraction of the temple is the statue of Ganesha that rises 38 feet in height. The temple's big event is the annual Ganesh Festival.
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RINGING UP AN INTEREST: Iraq to launch major telecom IPO
Telecom listing to be Iraq's largest and first major IPO since a U.S. led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003. Hass investor confidence finally returned to Iraq after years of war, political instability and financial sanctions
January 6, 2013 8:06 by Reuters
An advertisement for Iraq's stock exchange, running in local newspapers over recent weeks, poses the question: "How can I invest in shares?" It then assures readers that the process is easy, advising them to contact brokerages for details.
Another ad, by Iraqi mobile telephone operator Asiacell, warns readers: "Be ready, because we are ready."
Investors will get a chance to buy into the country's oil-fuelled economic boom this month as Asiacell seeks to raise at least $1.35 billion by floating 25 percent of its share capital on the Baghdad stock market.
It will be the country's largest-ever initial public offer of equity, and one of the Middle East's biggest share offers in the last several years – the first major IPO in Iraq since a U.S.-led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003.
So it will be seen as a test of investor confidence in an economy that is recovering from years of war, political instability and financial sanctions.
Officials hope a successful IPO will galvanise the stock market, luring foreign money into the country and helping make the market a useful tool for Iraqi companies to raise funds for expansion.
But the country's small and undeveloped financial system is lagging its economic growth, and this could hinder Asiacell's IPO, preventing some of the shares on offer from being sold. The stock market may have trouble absorbing the new supply, and interested foreign investors may find it difficult to move their money into the country.
Saad al-Bayati, an economist based in Baghdad, said a weak investment environment because of political instability, unreliable physical security and capital flight from the country would jeopardise such a large IPO.
"All these are issues which affect the share market and do not allow for rational economic predictions," he said.
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Theater Works' Summer Cabaret Series is back.
Kicking off the new series is Guy Pennacchio with "A Tribute To Sinatra."
Performing on the Mary Jane Gyder stage at 7:30 p.m. June 18, audiences will hear a selection of Frank Sinatra's hits and have a few laughs. They also will be treated to a meet-and-greet with Pennacchio, where he will sign a copy of his new CD, "Retrospect," when purchased at the show.
Theater Works will have beer and wine available for purchase before, during and after the show. Tickets are $24.
New Jersey native Pennacchio has performed nationwide with his uncanny vocal resemblance to Frank Sinatra for more than 12 years.
As a childhood musician playing mellophone in the Hawthorne Muchachos Drum and Bugle Corps, Pennacchio developed a keen ear and paid close attention to Sinatra's music, thanks to his mother, Marie Pennacchio.
Pennacchio landed his first professional gig by meeting Joni Sledge of Sister Sledge and began performing at the Velvet Room in Scottsdale in 1999. Pennacchio's credits include opening act for Joan Rivers and Earth, Wind and Fire. He has performed his "Sinatra Tribute Show" at many local upscale venues and as far as the shores of Maui, Hawaii.
Theater Works' Summer Cabaret Series is returning for its third season.
Cabaret shows will be July 22, 23, 24 and Aug. 12, 13, 14 in the McMillin Theater. Artists and performances will be announced soon. This summer series offers the West Valley a new look at theater and provides a fresh experience for audiences.
The July and August cabaret shows will perform on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Doors open one hour before the show, and early arrival is encouraged for theater goers to enjoy the intimate ambiance of the cabaret theater.
Tickets are on sale online at www.theaterworks.org and at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and may be reached at 623-815-7930.
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Claudia Schmidt is a powerful vocalist and adventurous artist, who combines lively folk, jazz and blues with rich poetry and playful humor.
Hailing from Michigan, she knew at a young age that she was destined to be a singer. Performing in numerous choirs throughout her youth, Claudia soon pursued a professional career while in Chicago, leading her to Wisconsin and Minnesota, where she was a frequent guest on the early days of A Prairie Home Companion. More than thirty years and 16 albums later, Claudia continues to perform on the road to her loyal legions of fans across the country. Mixing folk, jazz, traditional ballads and breathtaking originals, there's not a style she can't master. Claudia 's incredible voice and charismatic stage presence makes her a marvel in concert.
In the middle of her career Claudia took a detour from her music and opened a bed and breakfast with her husband on Beaver Island in the middle of Lake Michigan. But Claudia always kept music as a close companion, leaving for short tours during this period. Eventually the muse struck her again and Claudia returned to recording and touring fulltime.
Claudia has recorded 16 of her own albums, including five on Red House Records and two with singer-songwriter Sally Rogers. She was also featured on Gales of November, a musical theater piece written by Eric Peltoniemi featuring Prudence Johnson, Ruth MacKenzie, Peter Ostroushko, Dan Chouinard and Jeff Wilkomm.
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"Fashion Police" Will Continue Following Joan Rivers' Passing (VIDEO)
The E! Network has decided the popular show "Fashion Police" will continue without its hilarious host Joan Rivers, saying that […]read more
Joan Rivers' Funeral A Star-Studded Event: Celebs Pay Their Respects
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