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Q. Why do I need a bike with disc brakes?
Q. Will this bike with really thin wheels carry my weight?
Q. Are thinner tyres more prone to punctures?
Q. What pressure do I inflate my tyres to?
Q. How often should I lube my chain, and what lube?
Q. How low is the low gear?
Q. Why do I need a bike with so many gears?
Q. Why do I need carbon forks on my bike?
Q. Why are saddles so skinny?
Q. How do I remove / install my wheels (if fitted with a Quick Release Skewer)?
Q. Why do I need to wear Lycra cycle shorts/bibs?
Q. Why do I need to wear a cycle jersey?
Q. Why is it so hard to inflate my tyres to a high pressure with my small bike pump?
Q. When I ride with my cycle (clip in) shoes, I have real difficulty releasing my shoes from the pedals. Why?
Q. Do I need to wear cycle helmet?
Q. Which brake lever operates the front/rear brake?
Q. Do I need to have reflectors on my bike?
Q. Do I need lights fitted to my bike for night riding?
Q. How do I know what size helmet to buy?
Q. Why are bicycle prices so broad?
Q: How do I clean my bike?
Q: What causes chain suck?
Q: How much does that bike weigh?
Q: How often should I service my bike?
Q: Is there a tyre that stops punctures?
Q: What tools do I need to carry on my ride?
Q: Why do I need gloves?
Q: Will cycling shoes improve my performance?
Q: Should I get a Hard Tail or Dual Suspension Bike?
Q: How do I know what size bike to buy ?
Q. Why do I need a bike with disc brakes?
They are not 'needed' per se but do provide better controlled braking performance in all conditions, and generally less maintenance.
Q. Will this bike with really thin wheels carry my weight?
Yes. Some wheel manufacturers do specify rider weight limits between 80-100kgs, although Shimano wheels do not specify any ride weight limit.
Q. Are thinner tyres more prone to punctures?
No. The most common cause of puncture is too low tyre pressure, worn tyres, or even incorrect tyres used for the condition.
Q. What pressure do I inflate my tyres to?
As a guide….. Road Tyres: 100 – 105 psi for training / 120 psi for racing. Mountain Bike Tyres: 40 – 50 psi off road / MAX pressure on road. However always refer to the tyre side wall for pressure / sizing specification.
Q. How often should I lube my chain, and what lube?
The frequency of lubing a chain is not governed by time / distance. Lubing should be done after every bike wash. Never lube a chain leaving excess lube on the outer surface. This attracts dirt and promotes premature chain wear. Try and use a lubricant designed for the season eg a wet lube for the wetter/winter season and a dry lube for the drier/summer season.
Good question. To relate to how much improvement will be gained from the lowest gear of any given geared bike you need to relate it to that of what you ride now. For example; if you presently ride a 10 speed bike, then going to an 18, 20, 24 speed, etc. then the range is going to be greatly reduced.
Q. Why do I need a bike with so many gears?
To cater for the so many varied riding conditions and speeds encountered on a ride. Also to work in accordance with rider needs based on their fitness and strength. Cadence is also a prime factor to reduce rider fatigue, therefore more gear ratios are needed.
Q. Why do I need carbon forks on my bike?
Not needed but carbon fibre has excellent vibration damping properties, thus making the riding experience far better. It also provides a lighter bike and improved stiffness. The same goes for the frame.
Often customers have the view that the wider the seat the better (more comfort). The ideal saddle width is to match that of the riders seat bones to the saddle pads. A platform is required to support the pelvis, not the muscles.
Q. How do I remove / install my wheels (if fitted with a Quick Release Skewer)?
Removal = If rim brakes are fitted you will first need to release the brake caliper to allow an inflated tyre to pass between the brake pads. Release the QR skewer and unscrew sufficiently until the wheel can be removed from the fork/frame dropouts. If a rear wheel on a multi speed geared bike, put the chain onto the smallest chaining / smallest sprocket first to remove chain tension. Installation is simply the reverse of the above.
Q. Why do I need to wear Lycra cycle shorts/bibs?
Cycle shorts are a fitted garment to reduce chaffing. They are fitted with a chamois to absorb moisture and give a degree of comfort. Note: Cycle shorts do not require the wearing of undergarments.
Q. Why do I need to wear a cycle jersey?
It is not essential to wear one, but they do offer greater comfort in regards to moisture wicking (absorbs sweat and dries rapidly). They are also equipped with rear storage packets for nutrition / accessory stowage. Many even offer additional safety features such as reflective material.
Q. Why is it so hard to inflate my tyres to a high pressure with my small bike pump?
Bike pumps are there in the event of an emergency / puncture for a road side repair. To make tyre inflation easier then we suggest the use of a floor / shop pump. Consider CO2 canisters for assistance and speedy inflation.
Q. When I ride with my cycle (clip in) shoes, I have real difficulty releasing my shoes from the pedals. Why?
It is most likely that the pedal spring tension is too high. By loosening the spring tension on the pedal should greatly improve the ease of removal. If after loosening it is still hard to release then visit your local Avantiplus Dealer.
Q. Do I need to wear cycle helmet?
Yes. It is a legal requirement when riding on the road and strongly recommended for safety when off the road. If considering riding in any organised event on or off road, entry will not be permitted if a helmet is not worn. The only exclusion would be if you have a medical certificate stating you are permitted to ride without one.
Q. Which brake lever operates the front/rear brake?
In NZ the RH brake lever operates the front brake and the LH brake lever operates the rear brake. In some countries this can be different.
Q. Do I need to have reflectors on my bike?
Yes. Safety on the road is essential. Your bike should be fitted with a Front (White) / Rear (Red) and Side (Amber) reflector.
Q. Do I need lights fitted to my bike for night riding?
Yes. They must be on the bike. Having lights solely on your person is not legal. (ie. Helmet)
Q. How do I know what size helmet to buy?
Firstly measure the crown of your head. When you have this you can select a helmet that specifies an adjustable range that will fit your head. The helmet must be comfortable and adjusted / fitted properly. If in doubt, refer to the fitting instructions or cycle specialist. All helmets conform to a safety standard, but they do have comfort variances depending on the different styles of helmets.
Q. Why are bicycle prices so broad?
The price of a bike is directly proportioned to the material, design and component quality fitted on the bike.
Q: How do I clean my bike?
We'd suggest keeping it clean with soap and water solution. Clean with a sponge or soft cloth rag. Do not spray directly with a pressure hose, as water under pressure can potentially penetrate into bearings. Just rinse it off with low pressure. Make sure you lubricate afterwards as keeping your chain clean and lubricated will result in better shifting performance and longer life of your drive train.
Q: What causes chain suck?
There are a couple of things that can cause chain suck. As the chainrings wear, they develop burrs that don't release the chain very smoothly. These burrs then wear your chain, which compounds your problem. You can file the burrs off and replace the chain. If it still happens replace the chain ring. Chainsuck will also often occur in muddy or wet sandy conditions, this can sometimes be unavoidable.
Q: How much does that bike weigh?
Generally manufactures don't give out bike weights. Most shops have a set of scales so if the weight matters that much we're sure they will be happy to weigh it for you.
Q: How often should I service my bike?
You should service your bike a least twice a year. Regular MTB riders will service their bikes more often generally every couple of months. Serious road riders clean and check their bike most weeks. The most important thing is to check your chain for wear, replace it before it's too stretched, you will increase the life of your sprockets and your shifting will improve.
Q: Is there a tyre that stops punctures?
There are tyres that prevent punctures but there is no tyre that guarantees to stop punctures. If you find yourself susceptible to pinch flats (where the tyres hits the rim) you may want to consider running more air pressure.
Q: What tools do I need to carry on my ride?
There are a few must haves. A good multi tool, tyre levers, pump and spare tube all being the must haves. If you are a MTB rider then a chain breaker and spare joining pin or link can save a long walk home. A tyre boot can come in handy if the side wall of your tyre is damaged.
Q: Why do I need gloves?
Cycling gloves are not essential but they can make your cycling more enjoyable. Gloves offer protection and comfort. Many gloves are designed to reduce numbness in your hands with their gel pad on the palm specifically placed to reduce pressure on the Ulner nerve. Wearing gloves will also save the skin on the palm of your hand if you are unfortunate enough to crash.
Q: Will cycling shoes improve my performance?
Cycling shoes designed for clipless pedals can make a big difference to your performance and comfort. The sole of a cycling shoe is a lot stiffer than other sports shoes, it will help transfer your power to the pedals increasing you speed and efficiency. Cycling shoes and pedals go hand in hand; one is no good with out the other.
Q: Should I get a Hard Tail or Dual Suspension Bike?
In the end only you can decide. It really depends on the type of rider you are and the sort of events you do. Make sure you get the bike that suits your style of riding i.e. don't buy a light weight hard tail if you are into big jumps & down hill.
Q: How do I know what size bike to buy?
Fit is one of the most difficult things to give you advice on with out seeing you. There are basic guidelines for comfort and safety, but it ultimately comes down to personal preference. If you are serious then spend the money on a Dynamic Bike Fit it will be well worth the investment and you will be sure you have the correct size for your personal requirements.


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I like vending machines, especially the ones near the door at grocery stores. You know the ones I'm talking about, they're usually painted an eye-catching red and contain candy, cheap toys or stickers in plastic balls. I think most parents hate those things. I've seen children pulled away from the vending machines crying and the parents saying, "No! We're not wasting money on junk! Let's go!"
I personally think 25 cents is a small price to pay for a little fun, and I'm just as likely as the kids to run to Carlos, pidiendo una "cora". (I just aggravated a dear friend by pronouncing/spelling "quarter" like that. Hee hee. Sorry, Ángel.)
Wherever we go, I always check the vending machines to see if there's anything new or exciting. I especially love when the growing Latino population is reflected in which candies or toys they chose to offer.
That being said, I present to you my new favorite find… "Gold" Patron Saints necklaces.


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First, thank you to everyone for your kind comments about our growing family! It's been so neat and encouraging to read your supportive words and suggestions from the past week.
Besides a restful and wonderful Christmas break, these past two weeks have been a whirlwind between our most recent house projects, family in town and that anxious when-will-we-meet-baby feeling!
And to keep busy (above and beyond my actual work), I've had too much fun planning the new spaces and pulling together inspiration boards for what these rooms might be… but before any designing can get underway, the rooms have to be, well, rebuilt.
I last left you with this lovely image of our soon-to-be guestroom/office (here's the lovely 70s wood paneled before post):
Oh boy. We bit off a big chunk of home makeover.
Just to be sure that this room was well partitioned off from the rest of the house (aka dust, debris and the like could stay contained) in anticipation for Baby Spenla's arrival, we blocked off the space just before Christmas. And then the rest of the house received a thorough cleaning to welcome in incoming family from out of town.
PS Do you see those great doors? More to come… but we found this pair in a local San Diego neighborhood full of beautiful Spanish homes, and the original owner was throwing them away! So of course we scooped up this set as well as a larger pair to refinish for our little Spanish bungalow. You can't beat the craftmanship of original doors and we saved ourselves a bundle with this find.
But first a peak inside the room…
Yes! Are you noticing that wallpaper too? We revealed a real gem under the paneling when it was torn off. This must be original to the 1930s interior decor of the home and I seriously wish I had the power to scrape it off the wall and save it.
It's covered in little medicine jars, mixing bowls, weighing scales – even pineapples! It's the neatest find – but don't worry, it's not staying.
And as the baby gives us more time to finish this makeover, we'll continue to work on it. How wonderful would it be to have a completed office/guestroom before more family arrives later this month?
Meanwhile, I'm a week over due and I've received the official baby-must-be-out orders from the midwife by January 11, or it's induction time. Kevin potentially has t-minus 7 days to drywall, plaster and add flooring to the new space, but knowing him it's definitely doable (and even if Baby S graces us with his/her arrival sooner – which we would LOVE! – the room will most definitely be finished in its due time, no pun intended).


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Hope you had a restful and relaxing few days with family and friends! I took a much needed break… no work, no computer, very little media (even on Black Friday!) and attempted to keep all focus on what I'm most thankful for – that awesome bunch of family that I'm so fortunate enough to have. BUT I snuck in a few online deals post-Thanksgiving, when everyone was in that nap/football/book reading zone. :)
I am also just about finished with my Christmas shopping list. I love to brainstorm, shop for and sometimes even make Christmas gifts, so these coming few weeks will be full of delicious fun (rubbing hands together with a twinkle in the eye). More so than usual, I'm hand making a good chunk this year and I'll keep you updated on my ideas over the next couple of weeks to see if some of them resonate with you, too.
First things first, Liv is getting a DIY kitchen so that she can 'cook' along side momma and dadda. Here's a peek at my inspiration.
Annie's awesome creation, (built from off-the-shelf home improvement store cabinets) complete with magnetic paint on the little fridge and a soap dispenser as a working sink.
Carla's Ikea hack (previously two MALM nightstands), I love the little tile backsplash!
Holly designed a play kitchen with vintage knobs and a sweet little shelf to hold tea cups and what not…
Love Jane's chalkboard detail and those little legs!
Don't have the original post for this one… Pinterest leads me here. I love the little burners and the oven.
This looks like it used to be a changing table! Perty clever.
Loving this modern kitchen Ikea hack, too!
Finally, this YHL kitchen is full of cute ideas on how to make a cabinet makeover both pretty and functional.
So many fun ideas :), four weeks to build. Will keep you posted.


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Sezio was loaned a North Park home for the week and invited us to be part of an impromptu art show, happening this Friday night at The Boat House <30th & Monroe in San Diego>. Come by to check it out if you can. -Sean & Stacy Feat. Mike Maxwell, Niko, Exist 1981, Tocayo, Kelli Murray, Brent Sandor, Carly Ealey, Wes Bruce, Sean Kelley, Stacy Kelley, Sean Ward and Jane Weibel
More details from Sezio here, and the Niko/Mike Maxwell collab time lapse video here. 6-10pm // Musical acts include The Paddle Boat, Black Mamba & Dr. Popsicle
Here's a peek at what's going on over there right now.
Below: Sean Kelley's piece
A collab by Carly Ealey & Brent Sandor (left) & Sean's work in progress (right)
Tocayo, work in progress
Love this one by Exist 1981...
And this one...rar.
By Wes Bruce. (We have been up late...)
Hope to see you Friday!


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Once, when I was working in jail ministry, I met a Christian man who told me about his older brother's death. The incident, he said, had occurred several years earlier. He and his brother were drinking and … Continue reading
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Radley Metzger's 1969 adaptation of Alexandre Dumas Fils' novel Lady of the Camellias, alternately known as Forbidden Love is a lush, Technicolor fever dream of sex and drugs set some time in the Rome of the future where we meet a man named Armand (Nino Castelnuovo) who lives under the domineering control of his wealthy father. Armand likes the ladies, and more or less has his pick - he's a handsome guy with a fat bank account and this makes him attractive to a lot of people. His friend Gastion (Roberto Bisacco), warns him against the beautiful Marguerite (Daniele Gaubert), a woman he meets who has a penchant for sleeping around and for drug use, but Armand will have none of Gastion's warnings, he knows what he wants and he wants Marguerite, even if Olympe (Silvana Venturelli) would be more than happy to take her place.
As luck would have it, the feeling is mutual and the gorgeous Marguerite soon falls for Armand pretty hard, though it takes her a few tries to get there and she is initially hesitant to give up her partying lifestyle for one man. Things seem to be looking up for the couple until the doomed lovers eventually realize that their obsessions and selfishness is catching up with them.
Very deliberate in its pacing (you could call it slow and while there's a reason for it, you'd be right), Camille 2000 does build to a satisfyingly dark and somehow inevitable conclusion, ending its story the only way it can. If the tale is a bit on the predictable side, it's never been told with the amount of style and with such incredible cinematography as it has in this version. Metzger's films have long had a completely justified reputation as being some of the finest looking adult films of all time and when you watch Camille 2000 it's easy to see how he earned that reputation. Each shot is so carefully constructed not only in terms of framing but also in terms of set design and color composition that the whole thing takes on an almost surrealist painterly vibe that goes a long way towards making it easy to overlook the fact that it really does move at a snail's pace. Though the film is really full of visual highlights, you've got to admire Metzger's attention to detail particularly in the BDSM party scene where fetishistic Paco Rabanne style mirrored sex outfits and gilded cages are the order of the day. Enrico Sabbatini's design work and a score from Piero Piccioni don't hurt things at all either, both fit the film and the story perfectly.
Also aiding in the audience's ability to overlook the films' structural shortcomings is the presence of the stunningly beautiful Daniele Gaubert, a popular actress in French cinema in the late sixties and early seventies who died all too young in 1987 at the age of 44. Here's she's visually perfect, though a very flawed character, as entrancing as she is mysterious and completely charming, so much so that we have no problem whatsoever understanding why Armand would pursue her the way that he does in the film. While the film is very much a time capsule of the late sixties era in which it was made, Gaubert's natural beauty is timeless and she is quite literally mesmerizing in this film. The rest of the cast are also quite good, with Nino Castelnuovo (who popped up in Lucio Fulci's Spaghetti Western Massacre Time!) well cast as the playboy and Silvana Venturelli (who would also work with Metzger on The Lickerish Quartet) also very impressive in her supporting role.
The version of the film contained on this Blu-ray from Cult Epics is a newly restored expanded edition clocking in at about two hours and ten minutes in length. Included here are never before scenes including a bit with Armand discussing his relationship with his sister, further character development scenes with Armand, a love scene with Marguerite and a few other added bits that weren't included in the theatrical version of the film (which is available separately from Cult Epics if you'd rather have that cut).
Cult Epics presents the uncut version of Camille 2000 on Blu-ray in an AVC encoded 2.35.1 widescreen 1080p high definition transfer that is generally pretty strong. Those with an aversion to grain or minor print damage might be put off by the specks that appear throughout but there's a very strong increase in both clarity and detail over previous releases of the film and the image is definitely cleaner looking than it has been in the past as well. Color reproduction is great and skin tones look nice and natural as well. Black levels aren't reference quality but they fare quite well and sharpness and contrast are set properly. There aren't any problems with noise reduction, heavy edge enhancement or compression artifacts and generally this is a pretty strong, film like transfer.
The sole audio option on the disc is a standard definition Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono mix, no lossless option is provided. That complaint aside, the audio sounds fine here. The music used throughout the film sounds nice and punchy without coming across as too loud in the mix, and while there are occasional instances where you might notice some mild distortion, if you're not listening for it you probably won't notice and it's never enough to really be much of a bother. Dialogue is always easy to understand, the levels are well balanced, and it all sounds fine for what it is. No subtitles or alternate language options are provided.
The best extra on this disc is a commentary track courtesy of director Radley Metzger moderated by film historian Michael Bowen. Although this commentary does feature some periodic gaps of silence now and again, the good definitely outweighs the bad as they cover quite a bit of ground. Metzger talks quite openly about the cast and crew that he worked with, discussing how the various actors were chosen, why the different locations seen in the film were used and how production design played such a big part in making this film the way it is.
Additionally, there's a half hour long behind the scenes featurette entitled On The Set Of Camille 2000 that shows Metzger at work directing the film and which gives us a look at a few key scenes as they were being shot. Rounding out the extras are an alternate version of the Cube Love Scene, an extended version of the strip tease scene entitled Sylvana's Bare Strip Tease, a trailer for the feature, trailer for a few other Cult Epics releases, animated menus and chapter selection.
Camille 2000 won't appeal to those put off by languid pacing or slow burn filmmaking, meaning it's probably not the best Metzger film for the uninitiated to start with. However, it's a beautifully made piece of film that tells a surprisingly morose tale with sexy style and plenty of visual flair. Cult Epics' Blu-ray could have used a lossless audio option but it looks great and contains some pretty impressive extras as well. Recommended.
Ian lives in NYC with his wife where he writes for DVD Talk, runs Rock! Shock! Pop!. He likes NYC a lot, even if it is expensive and loud.


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"The [girl] who comes back through the Door in the Wall will never be quite the same as the [girl] who went out. [She] will be wiser but less sure, happier but less self-satisfied, humbler in acknowledging [her] ignorance yet better equipped to understand the relationship of words to things, of systematic reasoning to the unfathomable mystery which it tries, forever vainly, to comprehend"
― Aldous Huxley, The Doors of Perception
"Where do those doors lead, the arches are beautiful. Is there groin-vaulting in between each arched doorway?"
The tour guide stared at sixteen-year-old Tina who was a surprise student of art history. "If you wish to discover the architectural features of the building, you must find them exploring, it's how things are done here," he said.
Tina watched as other students from her high school trip went exploring in pairs, while she 'the know it all,' was left on her own.
She walked through the first arched doorway and turned to see the tour guide watching her enter, "What is the purpose of these long hallways of arches. Do they end?"
The tour guide sighed, "Go see for yourself. Sometimes experience is the best kind of knowledge."
Tina began following a series of arched doorways. She was filled with both trepidation and a strong urge to succeed, finding the exit.
At times she had to choose a direction to travel when four different archways presented themselves. She kept walking until she was frustrated, bored, and tired. Then Tina lay down, resting her head on her jacket to sleep.
In the morning she was relieved to find the exit. Last night she had thought she would never find a way out of this maze. She felt like a changed person today.
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Received this cigar as part of the Backyard Boogie sampler. Was really impressed with the #3 Habano. Slight spice, notes of cedar and cream. Very enjoyable right to the nub.
Good smoke for an every day stick. Worth buying them for the price. Smooth draw with good taste. Not my favorite, but I'd give it an 8 out of 10 for its value.
Enjoyed these. Not my favorite. I've had better but these are good. Certainly worth having a few of these in the humidor. Don't always get a consistent burn. Have to manage it. Easy draw. Pleasant taste with some spice. Taste varies somewhat from one stick to the next and that's where I have some issues. Not major deltas but enough to cause it to suffer some on my favorite list.
Great cigar. Went to the driving range with it today and couldn't put it down. Great smoke output, great flavor, smooth and consistant burn
New to cigars have been trying all kinds until I tried this one. WOW I'm hooked absolutely love this stick great taste at a great price a must try
Absolutely wonderful cigar! Got one in my motherlode sampler and I had a good feeling that I'd be in for a great smoke sesh when I picked it up and WOW it did not disappoint. Great smooth taste, excellent draw, thick smoke, even burn, and beautiful wrapper. I will most definitely be ordering a box of these!
Alright everybody just forget about these. I want them all to myself thank you. These have received the seal of approval as my go-to-everyday-smoke. Excellent construction, flavorful and rich, all the way to the nub. Not a hint of bitterness even as my fingers burn. I'm no expert, but dadburn it I love these sticks!
I could not fight the urge to fire this bad boy up after just 3 days in the humi, but sometimes caution is not the best course of action. Am I ever glad I gave in on this one. When first placed in my mouth it was a salty and spicy first strike with nothing but better things to come. Nearly a full-body with an slight draw (nothing major) required. Slow burn that I did not want to end. As a dedicated cheap-ass, I will no doubt pile on these the next time they are on the daily or (dare to dream) hit the 2fer bin.
The Gran Habano Black (habano wrapper) is just plain awesome. Nutty and creamy with excellent construction and nice burn. A very satisfying cigar indeed!
I smoked a Gran Habano # 3 last night, it was wonderful, great draw, pepper, very little aftertaste, very smooth, I would diffently consider buying a box in the future.
I had the #3H Robusto (Gran Haban0) and it is a real beauty, all black and oily. The draw has only the slightest of resistance and gobs of smoke. it opens with a burst of pepper that drops to a slight undertone that faintly tickles the back of the throat as it quickly smoothes out for the rest of the smoke. Lots of leather and earth flavors play across the tongue for the rest of the smoke. Overall a full strength cigar that is only slightly harsh while supplying full and complex taste. Begs to be allowed to improve with age in your humidor.


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Day 3 developments
Some items of note from today:
1. According to Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun, the Angels are making a push for ace right-hander Roy Halladay and have offered LHP Joe Saunders, SS Erick Aybar and Minor League CF Peter Bourjos.
If the Jays agreed, Elliott says the team would then try to trade recently-signed SS Alex Gonzalez. Halladay prefers to pitch for a team that trains in Florida, but a source told MLB.com that hemight approve a move to the West Coast for 2010, considering he is a free-agent next winter.
2. Anthopoulos said the Tigers' haul in the Detroit-Arizona-New York trade that sent Curtis Granderson is similar to what he is seeking in trade talks. The Tigers acquired outfield prospect Austin Jackson, as well as pitchers Max Scherzer, Daniel Schlereth and Phil Coke — all players under Detroit's control for the next few years.
"It's definitely similar," Anthopoulos said. "I think the Orioles have definitely been similar with some of the things they've been trying to do — some of the trades that they've made. So, I think a lot of clubs obviously look at one of the greatest currencies in baseball is young, cheap controllable players. That's why they're so hard to acquire."
3. It does not look like the Blue Jays will make any deals before leaving the Winter Meetings. Jays are "intrigued" by some players in the Rule 5 Draft, but that does not mean the club will use its pick on anyone.
"I wouldn't expect to have anything done. Again, things can change so fast — we still have tonight and tomorrow morning. But, once the Rule 5 hits, everyone's getting on planes."
4. Anthopoulos is not losing sleep over having to explain to Blue Jays fans why he traded Roy Halladay, if he does indeed pull the trigger this winter.
"Any trades that we make, you make the evaluation based on, I know it's cliche to say, but 'What's best for this organization?' I think if you're doing that then you will have a checklist and a list of reasons why things make sense for you. If you're honest and you're transparent, and you convey those reasons to the fan base, I think fans don't necessarily get enough credit. They're more educated than they were, I believe, when I was a fan. They understand rules. The understand contracts. They understand options. They understand finances. They understand more of the landscape.
"The information that is out there is incredible. I think the media outlets and the information that they can get is incredible. The reasons that we do things, again, I don't expect everybody to agree with everything we do. That just goes without saying, but I think that everyone is going to understand that the reasons that we do things are going to be well-thought out. There will be a process in place and obviously everything that we are doing is what we feel is best for this organization."
5. Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston said Anthopoulos has kept him in the loop on all the offseason talks, even asking for his input on potential deals and moves. Gaston said once again that he believes Halladay will be moved.
"I don't know when he's going to leave, if he's going to leave," Gaston said. "I think he's probably going to leave, but I'm just not sure when."
6. Gaston plans on saying "Rzepczynski" every five days in 2010:
"Rzepczynski, if he can come back and pitch like he did, I mean, his record might not show how well he pitched, but if you go look at what guys hit off him, he had a great year for us as far as I'm concerned, and hopefully he's going to be part of our rotation coming up this year."
7. Gaston asked Dusty Baker about shortstop Alex Gonzalez and and the Reds manager had good things to say:
"Well, you know what, I was talking to Dusty earlier today, and Dusty likes him a lot. He says he's a good player, plays hard, likes to play," said Gaston, who then smiled. "We can always fall back to Johnny Mac."
8. Leadoff off for your Toronto Blue Jays, as things currently stand: Jose Bautista.
"Unless we get some guys back that can fill that role, then you're probably looking at Bautista there if you get him back," Gaston said. "So once again, I mean, we really don't know which way we're going as far as players and things like that. I mean, if depends on a lot of what we get back."
9. Marco Scutaro phoned Gaston today.
"Scutaro is gone, did a great job for us," Gaston said. "I got a call from him today, and he just called to thank me for everything that we did for him, but I wanted to thank him for everything he did for us. I wish him the best."
10. Gaston plans on trying Aaron Hill and Adam Lind in the third and fourth spots of the lineup, respectively, during Spring Training. But Lind has expressed that he has had a rough time over the years as a cleanup hitter.
"I'm going to try that in Spring Training and see if that works out for them," Gaston said. "I don't think it's going to bother Hill too much, but I know Lind, even in high school and even in college, he said he's just never really hit well in the fourth spot. If that's in his head, then it's not a good place to put him. We would have to find somewhere else to put him."
"Maybe I might have to put Aaron back two and put Lind back three, but we'll see. We'll experiment with it and see what we have in Spring Training, see if they're comfortable with it. Like I said, I don't think it's going to bother Aaron too much, but Lind, it's kind of in his head a little bit — that spot is not too good for him. So, I don't want to leave him in that spot if he feels that way."
Would Gaston try Lind in the three spot and Hill fourth?
"Well, I've thought about that, too, and it would be something I would try. I just don't want to put that much heat on him either, you know, going from second all the way to fourth. He might feel like he's got to hit more home runs than he hit last year, which would be nice if that happen. That's something to think about. Anything is possible."
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It's time for NY, Boston, TB and the Phillies to dig a bit deeper with that offer from LA.
It's funny Gaston already wrote Vernon off for next year saying he wants Lind in the 4 spot isn't that where the $20 mill man should be he doesn't get that money to not drive in runs or does he? And Bautista in the 1 hole? I guess they don't want any fans in the stands next year because that's just pathetic.
If Jose Bautista is the leadoff hitter come opening day, then AA has immediately failed as GM. That's just nonsense and there is no excuse for having no semblance of a leadoff guy. The Jays got lucky with Scutaro last year.


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The popular neighborhood restaurant, which as early as last June had tweaked and upgraded its menu, officially ended its run on Jan. 1 with a message on its answering machine thanking customers for their support.
The restaurant, in business since 2011, had been a family affair with Matt as chef, his brother Joe as manager and their mom, Cathy as hostess.
Matt took sole control of the business in 2016 and eventually changed the menu from comfort foods to small bites and more upscale dishes.
"It was a difficult decision for us but it was the right time to move on," said Matt.
"We wish the new owners the best of luck and hope the community will continue to support them and all the local businesses in Dobbs Ferry."
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Whole Lotta Talk…
NASHVILLE — …and not a lot of action going on, as far as the Jays are concerned. Before I head out to find some dinner, here's some stuff floating around and trying to stick.
Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi acknowledged that he had talked to the Giants, but it was nothing major. Toronto has interest in Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum, but SanFran is reluctant to deal them and Giants GM Brian Sabean is close to making the pair off limits.
Ricciardi said he had a couple meetings planned for Tuesday night, and the Jays have reportedly met with the agent for catcher Paul Lo Duca. It's limited interest, though. As I've written plenty, Toronto doesn't want to get wrapped up in a multiyear deal with a catcher with Robinzon Diaz and Curtis Thigpen rising fast.
Notice I put Diaz first there? Thigpen could be dangled as a trading chip, considering the Jays also have Brian Jeroloman and J.P. Arencibia as talented catching prospects climbing up the system. Ricciardi keeps singing the praises of Diaz and has said this offseason that the Jays are still trying to figure out how Thigpen fits best.
Ricciardi said he had "a couple hits" on Josh Towers, but he reiterated that he thinks Towers can help provide depth. I also don't buy into the whole Jays being in on the Erik Bedard sweepstakes, either. They'd have to give up too much and the O's will hesitate to deal him within the East.
As for losing out on Troy Percival, Ricciardi said it dealt more with adding depth to help with Casey Janssen's potential move to the rotation than with any questions about B.J. Ryan's pending return. Ricciardi said there's no plans to go after any other relievers via free agency as of right now, but the Jays might add some bullpen help with a Rule 5 pick on Thursday.
Plenty of rumors about Alex Rios — some true, some not. That Cleveland rumor was completely false. The Giants probably brought him up, but Toronto is more interested in signing him to an extension than dealing him. Plenty of teams are going to ask about Rios — they should. That doesn't mean the Jays are shopping him.
Ricciardi said teams have also inquired about Adam Lind. He also noted that, should Rios be moved (very unlikely), Lind would play in left and Reed Johnson and Matt Stairs would platoon in right field. Toronto can afford to offer its outfielders with the depth it has — like catching — and also because Travis Snider is rising fast, too.
That's all for right now. There might be a few small tidbits I'm neglecting to mention, but I'm tired and I'm hungry. There will be more info on bluejays.com later tonight. How about that Tigers-Marlins trade? I didn't see that coming.
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Well, that's it for the Cabrera sweepstakes as Detroit swaps a team for Cabrerra and Willis. The looser in the deal is LA, who now would be a great target to deal Glaus for Figgins. This deal turns Detroit into a serious contender in the AL Central and wild card race.
I'm pleased JP is recognizing the potential and value of Robinson Diaz-I think the kid's gonna rock, the moment he arrives. I also think the same of David Purcey.
It's actually nice to see other teams start to recognize the value of our young pitchers,prospects such as Lind and Snider and budding superstar-Alex Rios.
Hey if they weren't any good, we wouldn't be getting the calls.
I've been thinking, if the jays can't get anything done on the Bedard front the A's maybe a possible trade partner. I mean the jays could consider a trade for Joe Blanton and it's possible you could do it offering Litsch, and Jannsen, or Marcum and Litsch or someone else. I also think we could get figgins for Glaus angels are looking to upgrade at third. Hopefully they hold on to Rios.
I would like to look back on 2007 as be able to say that the most significant move the Jays made was to hire Gary Denbo. The team has struggled with situational hitting the last few years, partly due to youth and injuries, but I think coaching can help. Plate discipline is fine, but I think they watch too many first pitch fastballs go by without taking a hack.
As fo the future, I would love to see them hire more speed. As a mid-market team, we can't afford to hire a lot of big boppers, but speed shows up every day, and wins ball games. Besides, watching a guy beat out a bunt to first, then steal 2nd is better than watching the ball sail over the fence any day. Maybe they will run more with Whitt at first.
Maybe they will run more with Whitt at first.
Whitt has nothing to do with when and how often we won. Just like Pavey had nothing to do with it last year.
It honestly wouldn't hurt my feelings in the least if the Jays did nothing this off season. If a trade doesn't involve a stud pitcher then it wouldn't be worth it in my opinion. I do like the Glaus for Figgins deal but on paper we lose that deal, throw in Willet and I say sold. Our pitching staff in able as apparent of last years effort and hopefully our lineup will be healthy and better prepard with a fresh hitting coach.
Expendable players:
Lind, Thigpen, and anyone not named Snider or most pitchers in the minors. Not a lot of chips to play with.
I don't think we should ever consider trading for Blanton, especially not for two young guys with mlb experience. I'm pretty sure Blanton has a career losing record and I think Marcum is going nowhere but up. He has impressed me over each of the last two seasons. By the way I have been a moderate suporter of Towers over the last few seasons, convinced he had a chance to turn things around and at least be a contributing 4th or 5th starter. However now is the time to cut him loose and if the padres want to give us something for him I say do it. Their ballpark and division at least give him a chance at success. I would accept anything for him at this point and we just really don't need a 3 million dollar bench warmer!
Yeah, we cut Hinske loose because he was making 4 mil on the bench, so when you consider that we have better long relievers than Towers, why pay 3 mil for 8-10 appearances that likely won't do the team any good?
I'm with christianl on this one. Joe Blanton doesn't seem worth giving up Jannsen or Marcum. Blanton doesn't have a losing record (42-34) and he does seem to be able to chew up innings, but I think Jannsen and Marcum have the potential to be as good or (hopefully) better than him.
Interesting that much of the Glaus trade talk seems to have fallen off the radar. Maybe his injuries and price tag have scared everyone off? I really didn't anticipate Rios being potential trade bait. As much as I think he's an incredible player, I'm thinking it might not be a bad idea to swing him for young pitching if the right deal comes along. With Burnett possibly leaving after 2008 and Marcum and McGowan possibly having a sophomore slump, more pitching definitely couldn't hurt….
But with that said, wasn't the big problem last year the offense? Without Rios in the lineup, the Jays would sure look slower and less dangerous….
Thanks for giving me my props Mr. Bastian!
Why would anyone ever consider trading Marcum for Joe Blanton? Joe Blanton isn't in Marcum's class at all. I'd consider trading Litsch for Blanton-but not include anyone else and not offer anything more, because that's all he's worth.
Blanton has a career era of 4.32. Marcum's era for the year was 4.13 and that included a bad September-when he ran out of gas, and some relieve appearances at the start of the year where he got lit up. His real era as a starter was in the 3.5 range. His win/loss record was 12-6 and if he had received proper run support it would have been 18-6. Remember, in 6 games he threw shutout baseball for 6+ innings each time and never got a single win.
Forget about the sophomore jinx with our young pitchers. The only ones that are going to have a sophomore season are Litsch & wolfe-the others have been here before and entering their 3rd season.
I actually look for very special years from both Marcum and McGowan-proving they get good ddefense behind them and normal run support. These guys are ready.
mlbwife-or should I say Mrs. Bastian
You know, a way back when my mom used to always tell me, "make sure you find a wife that gives you strong support or you won't be successful."
Tell Jordan, he's a real lucky man to have that support.
Good luck to both of you.
I think i'd go a bit farther than just Snider for the players in the upper minors we don't want to trade.
I'd go Purcey, Romero, Cecil, Snider and Lind.
This list will change dramatically mid year as a number of the draftees from last year start climbing the ladder. Overall, we have a number of kids that started in either the Gulf Coast Jays or Auburn that look real good and will be moved up, this spring to either Lansing and or Dunedin.
"Forget about the sophomore jinx with our young pitchers."
I'll give you one thing, gsumner, you've definitely got tons of faith in the Jays!
Hey why are there so many rumors about Rios to Sanfran for Matt Cain ???
Do you think this could be an effect of the Tigers trade ? If its true of course.
I really like Rios; but im wondering about the logic behind the idea.
If the intent to trade Rios is true, not if it is true that the Tigers made their huge trade yesterday.
The Rios for Cain (or maybe Lincecum) rumours seem like the real deal. A number of sources are saying the deal is on the table and now it's in the hands of the Giants.
Pretty crazy. I thought Rios was untouchable and a lock for an extension.
no, that's not the case. I have a great concern about lack of speed, stolen bases, hitting with runners on, htting with runners in scoring position and overall poor offense.
I do have a better feel for the pitchers-because I was one of those guys-thats all. My major problem with the pitching staff is Abner's inability to properly manage them. As a staff, I think we have one of the best in the AL-unfortunatly, we have an idiot managing them.
I'll give it to you that the pitching looks better right now, but things can change quickly once the season starts. After all, last year everyone was saying the Jays' pitching was a huge question mark and that their offense would be off the charts.
And, haha, we all know how that turned out!
the Jays just acquired 0F-IF Buck Coats from the Reds in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations. I wonder if this is a significant move or not, because I know very little about him. He's 25 years old, spent most of his career in the minors. According to his minor league stats, he can hit for average and steal bases.
Coats is just one of those useful guys to have around. He's got some speed, can hit the ball, play a bunch of positions, and he's a left-handed batter. He might make the bench this year or he's another bit of insurance waiting in the minors in case of injury.
Or, like that outfielder the Jays picked up a couple of weeks ago, he might just get waived in a couple of days….
I just hope this is a prelude to something bigger…a splash! tho i doubt it..
I noted that I wouldn't be willing to trade the majority of our minor league pitching in most deals. Unless of course we get something substantial in return, someone of the potential and age of a Lincecum or Cain for example. I would be willing to deal most of our minor league position players though excluding Snider. Lind and Thigpen in my opinion are two guys that should be used in any potential deal if possible.
I wouldn't deal Rios unless he is not willing to sign with us. We could always deal him next year as he would still be controllable and with probably higher value.
I always enjoy reading your opinions in this blog, because they are well researched and thought out. I would like to know more about why you think
Gibbons manages the pitching staff poorly. I think when you have a staff as young as ours, that ends up as good as they are, someone is doing something right. On the positive side, JG almost always puts the young guys in a situation where they can succeed, and he does as well as anybody to conserve his arms. If you are going to knock him over Burnett's injury, all I can say is that everyone knows AJ is going to wake up one day and find his arm halfway to home plate. it's the price we have to pay to watch him when he's unhittable.
BTW, when we are talking about minor leagues, nobody is paying much attention to Ryan Houston, who is one of the better closers in the minors. I hope we get a look at him soon.
If they trade Rios then I am screwed like alot of guys who only have there wives come for that stud muffin. Besides we have lots of pitching options right now and no one who can replace the offence of Rios, especially with the question mark in left field, that being Johnson. Not to knock Wells but Rios has become the face of this team because of his ability to come through for us through thick and thin last year. I think these rumors are just that rumors.
The untouchables for me are, Rios, Halladay, Ryan, Hill and Snider and everyone else is fair game.
I think the less the players are untouchables the more creative you can get and the more you might get in return.
I'm pretty young compared to many of you (i think) so i would have to say thats where the enthusiasm comes from.
About wilts and johnson, i would say that wilts would probably be bette, i mean i had seen him play against TO last year and that was awesome.
i don't think that riccardi is seriously gonna trade rios. I think it's good for the jays that Detriot got Cabrera. I explained earlier.
Go for figgins or WILTS NOW for Glaus.
If we are gonna trade with OAKland trade for Dan Haren only.
GSumner could you give us stats on Coats.
Maybe Blanton was not the best example of a trade. All things consider the starting rotation is fine, shown in part what they did in the second part of last year. I think it was a staff era of 3.13, why mess with a good thing. Lets hope that Burnett arm doesn't fall off. He did have some really good outings last year. I remember one particular one against the Bosoxs, if only he can harness that ability going forward and stay off the DL for once. I still hold out hope that maybe we could swing a deal for figgins for Glaus. Maybe if they throw a prospect like Banks or lower, or pay a portion of Glaus salary, we got a few choices to fill the back end. One more thing please keep Rios, we need his bat, All that talk with the Giants is, Giants don't seem to keane on trading their blue chip prospects. I'll stop talking and see what unfolds.
I don't like the idea of sending Rios to the Giants for Cain at all. I wouldn't mind sending Lind to the Giants with another lower end prospect. But Rios is definetely out of the question.
Compliments of Mike Wilner's blog
The Jays picked up Buck Coats, a 25 year-old utility man, from the Reds for a player to be named or cash.
Coats is a left-handed hitter who hit .308/.366/.439 last year in a season split between AAA Iowa in the Cubs' organization and AAA Louisville (Reds), setting career highs in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and home runs (11). He stole 20 bases in 22 tries. Despite all those career highs, the Cubs still waived him late in the season and he was picked up by Cincy.
He has had two cups of coffee in the bigs, with the Cubs in '06 and the Reds last year, and has hit .192/.232/.346 without having attempting a stolen base in 38 games played.
Coats has a chance to play a lot in Spring Training, and help the club out as a utility guy/25th man on the roster at some point in the season.
**The problem is, this now fills up our 40 man roster-so unless they make some more changes on the roster they cannot participate in the rule 5 draft tommorrow. It will be interesting to watch who they move off the roster this time. Maybe this is the guy they wanted to grab of the rule 5 draft anyway and just did the deal early. If thats the case-it's the right move.
Does anyone think that the giants would be stupid enough to go for a Vernon Wells for Cain deal?
You guys realize they are only going after Lincecum so they can trade Burnett? It makes some sense to me. Also if they keep burnett and lincecum they have an amazing rotation (better than everyone until boston gets johan).
I highly doubt the Giants would be interested in Wells. His contract is HUGE and back-ended and he's coming off a sub-par/injury-plagued season. At the moment, his trade value is pretty low.
Also, I really think Wells is going to bounce back after his mediocre/poor 2007. His numbers have been too good for him to fall apart in what should be his prime years. And from a PR point of view, how bad would it be to trade away the face of your franchise, especially considering all those recent photos of him in the uniforms….
I think the Jays are looking into young pitching not because they want to trade Burnett, but because there's a good chance he'll jump ship after this season. If anything, a guy like Lincecum/Cain acts as insurance in case there's suddenly a glaring hole in their rotation. With Burnett's injury history, too, it can't hurt to have another potential ace in the rotation….
And for everyone who's heard the horror stories about Linecum's delivery (i.e. Tommy John waiting to happen), Jeff Blair talks a bit about that here:
There's also a bit there about how much catcher Paul LoDuca really wants to be a Jay.
I think Gibbons consistently leaves guys in, beyond the stage they run out of gas. It's much easier for a starter to get injured when he's tired-than any other time.
After he abused Burnett and caused the injury-he was better for a while, but then fell back into the same MO.
Abner does this, because he feels it's important for the pitcher to get the win. What he should be thinking about is the team winning and the pitcher being fresh for the next start.
In my opinion, if we do get close to contending, we will loose it in September-early October because Abner will have already ran all his starters out of gas.
He also handles relievers badly. Frasor had a couple of bad outings-because he was put in the closers role-which he wasn't comfortable with. Abner didnt use him for a month and frankly hardly used him the rest of the year. Abner destroyed Frasor's confidence-I just hope the kid comes back cause he's a dandy.
We will not win with Abner-he's too **** stubborn and set in his ways and will not change. His handling of pitchers is disasterous. We're just **** lucky Arnsburg is as good as it gets.
We drafted Ryan Houston in 1998 so he's been with us for a while. The term career minor leaguer comes to mind. He'll turn 28 before next spring and this last season in AAA-his first there, was not that great. His career long problem has been the fact he walks a guy every 2 innings-he's never been able to change that.
That said he did well towards the end of 2007 and has had a very good VWL season. If he makes it here at all, it'll be as a low position reliever and as loaded as we are in the pen, I just don't see him making it unless we have a lot of injuries. He could be used as a trade chip.
This just in from Mike Wilner on the fan: The Jays are waiting on the Giants to call them back about Rios for Matt lincecum or Cain. Riccardi also confirmed that he would be willing to trade an everyday player for a good young arm such as one of the above.
Note that Mike never said it would happen, just that the deal is out there. Personally i'd love to see it. As much as I like Rios I am aware that you have to give up something to get something. Matt or Cain would be outstanding in the rotation. Which in my opionion should go as Halladay, Burnett, McGowan, Matt or cain, Marcum. As Matt or cain mature they'd naturally move up a spot or 2. We also have Lind, Reed, Matt, and Wells so the outfield is covered. This trade, if it happens will also allow them to deal Burnett, Casey, or Marcum if they feel they need a hole to fill.
ALso to jordanjonathon u and i are on a similar boat lol. I'll have a harder time getting my girlfriend to go to a game with me if Rios isn't a jay.
Have you ever thought of being the Jays GM when or if Riccardi goes? Just about all of your ideas make sense and you really know what you're talking about when it comes to baseball.
The Jays would be crazy to give up Rios. I think we have enough pitching deph for now. Unless we sign a free agent then atleast we don't lose anybody important to this team. Besides, who would you rather have, a young cheap hitter who is very well able to hit over 30 homers a year and put up over 100 rbis. If it wasn't for that staff infection or that homerun derby I would bet that he would have put up those numbers. Or would you rather have a pitcher who spent one year in the majors going 7-5? For all we know, we could still be using Litch as our 5th starter.
I don't think you can hang Burnett's injury on Gibbons, as much as on Burnett himself. For one thing, the starter's job is to eat up innings and keep his team in the game, and there was no reason to keep Burnett on a pitch count at that time. It's not as if he was pitching on 4 days rest or coming off an injury or something. He tends to overthrow the ball when he gets cranked up, and that's what caused the injury, not pitch count. You may have noticed that by the end of the season, his fastball was normally in the 94-95mph range with a bit more movement, better placement, and more command. Arnsberg's influence, no doubt, and I agree with you there–he's as good as they come. We will see what happens next year. BTW, the wife sez that the amount of money we pay these guys, we should be allowed to abuse them!
oops, i got the names mixed on my second last post. I'm sure you guys know what i mean though. Freedom, what's harder to find in your opinion, a guy who by all acounts has the potential to be an ace or an all-star outfielder ? Don't let the record fool you, the giants have/had very little offense. It's like saying Burnett isn't that good either when he's had some pretty good numbers too but a mediocre win loss ratio.
I know that the jays offense wasn't anything special (last year) either, but i'm willing to take a chance that Wells, Glaus and Overbay will have better years for '08.
freedom-please, I'm just an interested fan who used to play-we need a pro running this gig.
Personally, I wouldn't trade Rios to SF for either of these two pitchers-I think Rios could be an MVP-we have not seen his topside yet by a long shot. It would not surprise me at all to see Rios go .330-350, hit 40 hr's and drive in 150 runs in a season-thats what I think his upside potential is.
I also think we're closing the door for Purcey, Litsch, Janssen, Romero and Brett for quite some time if we trade for either Lincecum or Cain. As I have posted numerous times, I think David Purcey is going to be a real good one, as good or better than Beddard-but we need to bring him up this year.
I do think both Cain and Lincecum are good young pitchers-BUT-we need a lefty starter not another righty.
I'd trade Rios for Beddard, because Beddard is a strong left hander. With Beddard we have the best starting rotation in the AL-maybe all of baseball, even if Boston sign Santana-I like Beddard more.
It's simple-abuse them and loose them-end of story.
You **** right Abner caused Aj's injury. He left him out there in 3 back to back outings (two of which we were already out of the game) and in total AJ threw 475 pitches.
This is following a series of starts when he went 110 to 120 pitches per outing.
You don't do that to a pitcher that had TJ surgury-you do and you loose him-and Abner knows that.
He screwed up-period.
Look at how he managed Halliday in Halliday's last starts of the season. Do you really think Halliday would have anything left for playoffs after going either 8 or 9 innings in 7 starts of 10 in August and September and an average of 110-115 pitches per outing?
Please-Abner is an idiot in how he manages pitchers-end of story.
Rios hitting .350, 40hrs, 150RBI's…you honestly think he will be the next batting triple crown winner?? cause thats what those numbers are callin for. Seriously…
Rios is a great contact hitter, and maybe I could see him hittin .330-.340 in a good year. But his power will never reach those levels. He is 27…maybe he hits 35..and i think thats a stretch, 25-30 would be a good year for him. 150 RBI's? are you serious?? hahahaha
Don't get me wrong, I absolutly love Rios, and all he brings to this team..not just his bat, his defence, his speed (wich this team already lacks) I seriously hope they dont trade him because I think it would be a big mistake…especially when your dealing for arms, you never know when they will go pop! But just be realistic…
It appears The Mets might have delayed the Boston-Minni deal for Santana, and Boston can be had with their pants down.
One of the players coveted by Minni in the deal, and for good reason, is Jed Lowrie-Boston's AAA short stop. This kid is the real deal and has been rated by a number of Boston's own scouts to have more upside than Pedroia.
I guess, thinking the deal would be done by now, Boston have left Lowrie off their 40 man roster-meaning he can be picked up in the rule 5 draft tommorrow for a total cost of $25,000.00-the deal of a lifetime.
Please JP, give us all an early Chirstmas gift-this kid is special.
Yes, I do think he's got that potential-he's now 26 and just starting to enter his prime-I guess maybe-just maybe that's why JP is getting so many calls on the guy.
You're right-he's a 5 tool player and about to become a consistent all-star and will become an MVP candidate in the not too distant future.
Those are some lofty expectations for Rios! You're talking A-Rod numbers there. Although I'm very skeptical that he can be that good, I'd really like to see it!
Just out of curiousity, when did you play ball?
If anyone's interested, Wilner clears up Lowrie's status here:
hem-thanks for the link.
I didn't realize Lowrie was drafted in 2005-my mistake.
Rios was off to that kind of BA average and hr number in 2006 before he went down. RBI's as ou know are somewhat dependent on BA position-but then again I think Rios should always be in the 3rd hole.
Stray Rod is capable of putting up those numbers every year which makes him the best. I think Rios is capable of one very magic year as stated and have an opportunity of winning MVP. I'd also trade him that winter.
I don't think he can do it consistently, but he can hit 25 to 35 hr's per year, bat over .300 and knock in a lot of runs.
Don't sweat it! We all make mistakes….
So I'm guessing you wouldn't pull the trigger on the deal that's on the table with San Fran — Rios for Lincecum or Cain?
I know how everyone would love to get a star canadian pitcher in toronto, but i would like to say this oncve and for all, WE CANNOT AFFORD TO TRADE FOR ERIC BEDARD! he is too costly player wise, and since when did we need more pitching anyway, i thought we needed bats. I would trade Rios for Lincecum however because it only costs us one player (who can be replaced by another star OF prospect in Lind) and he is out of the american league. Plus Lincecum could set up our rotation for years and not cost us too much until 2014 or so.
I would rather they get Lincecum over Cain however they are both future studs. I like the deal only if there is another deal behind this one, for another outfielder. A corner outfield of Lind and Johnson/Stairs scares me a little. Lind is ok at best in left and Stairs would be a very weak right fielder compared to Rios. Johnson is a gamble coming off a back injury. No help in the minors either so a trade or signing would be required. I haven't looked too much at free agent outfielders as I didn't think they would be needing one.
Guess you could always pick up my man Barry for one year. Ha
Looks like the Cubs are wanting Figgins to play center. Ramirez would be at the top of the Angels depends I would assume.
I would really want Cain instead of Linceum. That guy doesn't give up any runs ! He loses most of his game by a run or two with 7ip. He's a tank. Though, i agree with GSumner, he would really block our young guys like Purcey.
Whats the chances we could get Lowrie from the BSox ??? They don't need him, and he would be great for us in a year or two.
Or their's Rafael Furcal next year, but I like Lowrie !
Doesn't the BSox need a good young backup catcher ? to take over old man varitek ? Even though they are going to offer him an extension.
Im thinking Thigpen for Lowrie !!!
Although I'm a fan of Thigpen, a one-for-one deal involving him and Lowrie is a long shot. Simply put, Lowrie's upside is much greater than Thigpen's.
I'm thinking if there's any chance of the Jays getting Lowrie, they'd have to offer at least an above average Major Leaguer to get Lowrie and maybe a low end prospect.
Also, I'm not sure the Red Sox are really willing to trade away a top prospect at short. Julio Lugo has been far from spectacular for them, so I'd think they'd want to hold onto Lowrie and see if they can somehow dump Lugo this year or the next.
And I'm thinking the only reason they're shopping Lowrie is because they really, really want Santana. A tough price to pay, but potentially worth it to have a one/two punch of Beckett and Santana!
You're right-I don't see Boston shopping Lowrie either except to get Santana; so I think our chances of getting him now have gone.
I wonder though, if we had offered a Deal a couple of weeks ago, whether we'd have him now. At that time, we could have packaged Lind, Gronk and Ty and I think Boston would have done the deal.He sure would have solved our short stop problem for a long time.
We're going to have to agree to disagree on that one!
I've already mentioned on this board what I think of Gronk and Ty — great minor league players, but it's doubtful they'll do much at the big league level. Also, why would Boston want two guys who Jays management didn't even consider important enough to keep on their 40 man roster?
So basically, it's just a straight up Lind for Lowrie deal. And with an outfield that's already cluttered with J.D. Drew, Coco Crisp, Manny Ramirez, and the up and coming Ellsbury, I'm not sure where Lind would even fit in. As good as Lind might be, too, I think based on position alone (i.e. short stops are harder to come by than corner outfielders), Lowrie is still much more valuable.
Just my two cents — hope I didn't offend you!
What's interesting, too, is that after picking up Gronk from the Jays, Boston hasn't put him on their 40 man roster either….
agreeing to disagree is no problem-that's what this forum is about to share ideas,comments and talk baseball.
You might be right about the deal-although Boston did sign Gronk, so they must like him. I just like Lowrie,think he would be a valuable pice to our team and wish we'd tried to deal for him.
I still holding out that the Jays will consider a trade for figgins. Glaus would be a good chip to trade, considering his relationship with the angels. It looks like today that Glaus will not face suspension after all. The angels we're reported as being proactive in looking for another power hitter. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to inquire about Willits too. Any who!


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I read that on WSJ also, and agree with you Peggy that being patient pays off.
As The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month, sometimes it pays off big time for travelers who wait until the last minute to book their plane, hotel, or cruise reservations. Thats because many operators are forced to drop prices at the last minute because of low demand and a difficulty in predicting sales, especially in rocky economic times. I touched on this subject a bit already, but think its an important one for travelers to remember.
Airlines usually raise prices significantly during the two weeks prior to a flight departure date, but that hasnt been happening lately. Instead of watching the prices go up, patient travelers are watching them go down.
And thrifty travelers who are reluctant, in general, to book in advance have recently been making reservations last minute, making it difficult for the industry to predict sales volume and, therefore, rates.
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It has been that kind of offseason for Texas.
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Nearly 400 former workers at Pfizer Inc., including some who were working at the Groton laboratories as contractors for ExecuPharm Inc., have been told they qualify for federal benefits after their jobs were moved overseas.
The U.S. Department of Labor, in a decision released this week, said 390 workers who were laid off after Sept. 5, 2011, or who are facing job separations through Oct. 25, 2014, are eligible for so-called Trade Adjustment Assistance, which includes extended unemployment benefits, relocation payments, help with tuition and, in some cases, wage subsidies.
The determination that Execu Pharm workers were eligible for federal benefits followed an investigation by the Labor Department that showed workers for the contracting company were employed on-site at Pfizer's Groton campus, rather than working independently, according to documents.
"The department has determined that these workers were sufficiently under the control of Pfizer ... to be considered leased workers," said certifying officer Michael W. Jaffe of the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance, in his decision.
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Pfizer in February 2011 announced that 1,100 jobs would be eliminated at its Groton labs. A few hundred of those jobs had been moved to Cambridge, Mass., by the end of last year, but others were eliminated, including those in the company's antibacterials unit. Pfizer at first announced that the antibacterials group would be moving to China, but later decided to simply abandon research for new antibiotic agents.
A previous determination by the Labor Department, issued in December 2011, had said antibacterials workers, chemists and material managers in Groton who were laid off due to job shifts overseas also were eligible for benefits. This determination covered 568 people who lost jobs starting July 8, 2010, and running through December of this year.
Other layoffs have involved researchers and those helping coordinate Pfizer's global supply chain, according to Labor Department documents.
Total layoffs at Pfizer associated with shifts of jobs to China and the United Kingdom total more than 1,100, according to The Hartford Courant.
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If you've been reading the MQG Newsletter, you'll know that the Block Challenge Quilt isn't the only one at QuiltCon. This quilt, designed, pieced, and quilted by me (Elizabeth Hartman) especially for QuiltCon will also go home with one lucky attendee.
As with the Block Challenge Quilt, legal restrictions prevent us from selling tickets anywhere else.
This quilt is named Marmalade, and it measures 72″ x 92″.
While only one person will win the quilt, the pattern for Marmalade Quilts will be a part of the QuiltCon goodie bags.
For those of you who are interested, but can't attend, it will also be available for sale after the event.
I love these giant diamonds. They're each 36″ tall!
The block with the contrasting background was caused by a fabric shortage, but I liked it so much that I made it a part of the pattern.
I'm looking forward to teaching a workshop on making the blocks at QuiltCon.
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"Bobby Jindal is Kenneth the Page" is a line that could dog the Louisiana Governor, and potential Republican presidential candidate, for years. His widely panned performance delivering the GOP response to President Obama's speech Tuesday night was just that devastating -- and that unintentionally hysterical.
So he should get on SNL and tackle the doppleganger head on.
Jindal's problem began as soon as he began his Republican rejoinder to Obama's speech to joint chambers of congress. The governor walked awkwardly into the frame and began speaking in a nasally voice reminiscent of "30 Rock's" comic foil--- Jindal's rhetoric even mirrored that of the Pollyannaish Kenneth. But it didn't end there.
Jack McBrayer, the actor who plays Kenneth, recorded his own video response for "Late Night" with Jimmy Fallon, analyzing the resemblance.
The comic comparison has received so much traction that a Facebook group, aptly named Bobby Jindal is Kenneth the Page is closing in on 15,000 members. The group's stated goal is to rival the 30,000 supporters who have pledged allegiance to Jindal on his own Web page.
The phenomenon has been chronicled by The Washington Post, The Huffington Post (a few times), The Keith Olbermann show and 538.com among others, and has the feel of lasting meme.
The Facebook group reports that there is already a behind-the-scenes push to have Kenneth appear on SNL as Jindal, ala Tina Fey as Sarah Palin.
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Those who have not encountered the concept of income in respect of a decedent before may logically ask, "What is the problem? Doesn't all property passing through an estate get a step-up in basis to its fair market value at date of death?" The answer, in general, is yes. Property passing through an estate does get a step-up in basis. However, IRC section 1014(c) provides very specifically that income in respect of a decedent does not get a new basis. As a result, the collection of income in respect of a decedent requires measuring gross income (say, the collection
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This collection of legends and stories of the people of the Chugach Region touches the heart, spirit, and mind. The stories illustrate traditional beliefs and situations experienced by a unique people, blending elements of Yupik Eskimo, Aleut, Athabascan and Tlingit cultures. Republication of these stories helps foster awareness and a sense of place critical to continued self-esteem and identity as a people.
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Welcome 2013 with a full LADIG event on Wednesday, February 13th!
First, we'll have Greg Dyro with another of his inimitable Wacky Hacks.
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