 next several years. That would allow him to be a dependable anchor in the rotation as Akin and Kremer get a full year next year and we start introducing Hall and Grayson to the mix in the next couple seasons (along with Baumann, Lowther, Smith, etc.).
9 of 18 outs were K's. As I watched there were several deeper counts and felt like there was more work than the no hitter suggested. Still looked good, but no quick innings based on pitch counts.
I was saying that last year too. I'll believe Davis is no longer part of the "future" when I see the news he was DFA'ed.
Exactly. Sure, John Means could go 17-7 a year for each of the next 14 years. Or maybe he goes 19-33 the rest of his career. Yes, he's looked really good at times, not quite so good at others. I did a query of guys who had 100-400 innings pitched and a FIP between 4.25-4.75 through age 27 in the last 100 years. Means is kind of in the middle of that. Some names I recognize: Andrew Miller, Boof Bonser, Joe Saunders, Rodrigo Lopez, Wade LeBlanc, Wei-Yin Chen, Rich Hill, J.A. Happ, Jason Grimsley, Ed Farmer, Mike Bielecki, Garrett Stephenson, Charlie Hough, Al Leiter, Mark Redman, Tim Wakefield, Willis Roberts, Paul Byrd, Jerry Don Gleaton, Tyler Wilson, Gene Harris, Tim Worrell, Jim Konstanty, Dave DeBusschere, Greneral Crowder. Not too many top-of-the-rotation starters there, but who knows?
A bad one?
But we do know the answer about all of them taken collectively. The notion that the Orioles currently have one of the best offenses in the majors is flatly wrong. That was asserted several times in early-to-mid August.
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RuffNTumble
September 3rd, 2004, 09:24 PM
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Hi everyone!
Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but Chewy's been keeping us VERY busy.!!
We can deal with the chewing, and are dealing with her aggressive behaviour with other dogs and are getting a prong collar for her leash manners (she broke the Halti.. BROKE it!!)
The thing we can't deal with, is her behaviour when we try to clip her nails. They are getting a little long, and I know the kwik will get longer, and then it will be impossible to clip her nails short!! I bought the clippers with the guard so I don't take the whole thing off, and I got one back paw done, but now, she just nips at me and moves around like a fish. I've tried treats, gentle words, my husband massaging her, praising her, NOTHING works!!!
I don't want to resort to a muzzle and holding her down, because I think it will traumatize her. I can't take her to a store to get it done by their grooming people, because I'm afraid she'll hurt them.
What can I do? ANy thoughts?
Also, is there anything you can do about the roughness of your dog's pawpads? Does it hurt them when it's rough?
Thanks everyone!
Ruffy :eek:
Lucky Rescue
September 3rd, 2004, 09:29 PM
Many people swear by dremels! Here is a site that gives you step-by-step instructions on how to do it.
Look on the left side.
Dremel ()
Or you can get your dog slowly desensitized. Get a hot dog and cut it up into very small pieces. Let you dog see/smell them. Touch a toe, then treat, and so on and so on.
I did this. My dog still hates her nails being cut, but will hold still for it cause she knows she will get a treat for each nail.
SSAC
September 3rd, 2004, 11:35 PM
Before you get a prong collar, have you tried a harness? I have a husky/cattle dog x, who is BAD BAD BAD on a leash, halti etc. I got a really strong harness and it works great! It allows her to pull from her shoulders and allows me better control when pulling her back and away and she seems happier that there's nothing around her neck. :)
I've seen prong collars do alot of damage to dogs in the past :( and I personally would never use one. :)
My girl is an absolute arse when it comes to nails. My friend gently "restrains" her (my husband is scared he'll hurt her!), whilst keeping her occupied with "Benny Bullys" (a tasty dried cows liver treat), I cut a nail for a benny.
It seems like a work out, but it works without causing her trauma :)
Good luck!
Babs
September 4th, 2004, 12:37 AM
I have this problem with Loki... and I mean she is a SQUIRMER!! She doesn't bite, hasn't even tried, but she pulls her paws back and squirms so bad... I just can't get a grip!
So when she went in for her checkup this week, I asked the Vet to do it. My brother came with me... 6'4" 226 pound guy... and he, the Vet, her assistant and I couldn't keep her held down. She was so worked up after one foot that the Vet said the only way we could do it was to give her a mild sedative... she was concerned that her trauma was going to give her a heart issue... no joke!
Not sure when she became so terrified of grooming. Even the word "bath" sends her into violent shivers. To our knowledge, bathtime has never been bad... maybe she doesn't like water. I know nail clipping can sometimes be uncomfortable... but her fear is just unrealistic!
I looked at the Dremel site you listed... neat idea. The only problem I know I'll have is the sound of any kind of machinery scares Loki. She's even scared of my back massager! Vaccuum? She's gone!
Would a course nail file work do you think? I might be able to work with that and treats...
Cactus Flower
September 4th, 2004, 12:50 AM
THANK YOU for posting that "Dremel" link. That is THE single most informative website I have EVER come across regarding the use of a Dremel. The pictures are extremely helpful!!!!!!!!!
anniebananie
September 4th, 2004, 06:56 AM
The Dremel idea is great. I actually have one sitting doing nothing :p My dogs love the vacuum cleaner - I have to vacuum them ever time I use it - so the dremel should work on the nails. Usually I only have to produce the nail clippers to have both run of and hide. To bath them we run the vacuum cleaner outside the laundry room and they are quite happy to take their turn in the laundry tub. :D
Babs
September 4th, 2004, 08:36 AM
"I have to vacuum them ever time I use it"
Now THAT, is something I'd love to see on video!! OMG LOL!
anniebananie
September 4th, 2004, 09:08 AM
Babs -you should see both of them right this moment - my husband has a wood chipper working outside - and there they are helping him out - barking up a storm - hopping from one place to another. I have tried getting them in - no no avail - they just started throwing themselves at the back door. I will try and post a picture of the dogs being vacuumed - they adore it.
How do you get pictures fro picture Express to this web page? :confused:
Anne
Lucky Rescue
September 4th, 2004, 10:32 AM
Would a course nail file work do you think?
Can't see that. You would have to put a LOT of pressure to file down thick dog nails.
As for the noise of the dremel, she would need to get used to that first. Just turn it on for a second (not near her) and give her a treat. She will learn to associate the sound with treats.
Even the word "bath" sends her into violent shivers.
Loki is a pit bull, right? I think this is a pitty thing. Mine - who will happily wade into freezing streams - hits the floor like she's been shot when she knows it's bathtime. I have to heave her front end into the tub, and the whole time she stands with head hanging like she's being beaten. :p
MBRA518
September 4th, 2004, 10:40 AM
"I have to vacuum them ever time I use it"
Now THAT, is something I'd love to see on video!! OMG LOL!
My family has had 2 dogs that likes the vacuum... My Cody loved having his coat vacuumed... and he wouldn't leave you alone until you did it for him.
My mom's old boxer loved to fight it... she would growl and bite at the