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Mark Appel Rumors
West Notes: Garza, Ortiz, Appel, Capuano
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that back at the Winter Meetings, the Angels offered Matt Garza a four-year contract similar to the deal he eventually he inked with the Brewers last week. However, owner Arte Moreno typically wants a quick response to free agent offers, so the Angels didn't leave the offer on the table for long (Twitter links). The Halos have added Hector Santiago and Tyler Skaggs this offseason and inked a returning Mark Mulder to a minor league deal. Here's more from the West divisions.
- Rangers southpaw Joe Ortiz will miss three months of the season after he was hit by a motorcycle in Venezuela, tweets Anthony Andro of FOX Sports Southwest. Ortiz, who was a pedestrian at the time of the frightening accident, has a broken bone in his left foot.
- The Astros announced that top prospect and 2013 No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel has had an emergency appendectomy. General manager Jeff Luhnow said in a press release that Appel isn't expected to miss much time: "He will report to camp on time. Once he arrives in Spring Training, we'll see where he is at health-wise and take it from there. We anticipate that he will either be ready to work out at the start of camp or very close to ready." The Astros also announced that waiver claim Raul Valdes will be out four to six weeks after undergoing knee surgery.
- Former Dodgers starter Chris Capuano figures to be a bargain this offseason, Fangraphs' Jeff Sullivan writes. ESPN's Buster Olney recently noted (on Twitter) that Capuano is now only asking for a one-year contract. Sullivan suggests that could make him a better buy than someone like Bronson Arroyo, even though Arroyo is perceived as being more durable. In October, the Dodgers paid Capuano a $1MM buyout rather than picking up an $8MM option, suggesting that they did not believe he was worth $7MM to them. The Steamer projection system, however, projects that Capuano will be approximately as valuable as Arroyo, Tim Hudson or Phil Hughes.
Charlie Wilmoth contributed to this post.
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AL West Notes: Athletics, Rangers, Astros
After a look at the AL East earlier this morning, let's turn our attention out west …
- While the Athletics are looking to buttress their 4-game division lead by buying at the deadline, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports that the club is finding supply to be limited. "Right now there are more buyers than there are sellers, more buyers than last year," says GM Billy Beane. Second base and starting pitching are the needs atop Oakland's wish list, team sources tell Hickey. In spite of the rotation's solid performance to date, Hickey says a trade could allow the team to utilize Brett Anderson in a bullpen role when he returns from injury. Citing Beane's apparent willingness to take on some relatively significant salary obligations, Hickey lists Jake Peavy (White Sox), Edinson Volquez (Padres), Bud Norris (Astros), and Kyle Lohse (Brewers) as potential targets.
- After adding starter Matt Garza, the Rangers are looking at dealing for an outfielder, writes CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman. Currently, says Heyman, Alex Rios of the White Sox is the most likely candidate for Texas. Heyman further notes, however, that the club could look to wait out the market in the hopes that players like Giancarlo Stanton of the Marlins, Michael Cuddyer of the Rockies, Jose Bautista of the Blue Jays, or the Giants' Hunter Pence become available, with Pence being the most likely among those to change hands. Texas has also considered Chris Denorfia of the Padres, Marlon Byrd of the Mets, and Justin Ruggiano of the Marlins, though Heyman notes that those options would rank below Rios in terms of impact.
- The Astros' Mark Appel is the highest-rated player from the recent amateur draft on MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo's updated Top 100 prospects list. As Mayo explains in his overview of the changes to the list, the top overall choice leads a group of eight recently-drafted players to crack the top 100. Houston is tied with the Red Sox with the most total players to make Mayo's list, with eight apiece. In terms of a simple weighting metric that Mayo calls "Prospect Points," the 'Stros have the most overall prospect value in baseball in high-end prospects, followed closely by the Twins. Though the Astros passed on top overall prospect Byron Buxton in last year's draft, its strategy enabled it to land the players currently checking in at number nine (Carlos Correa) and number sixty-five (Lance McCullers) instead.
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Prospect Rumor Roundup: Early Draft Returns
The 2013 amateur draft is now fully in the rearview mirror and a new wave of talent has filtered into the professional ranks. Some of the '13 draftees have been riding the buses for more than a month now, while others have only recently pulled on their spikes. Below is a look at first round picks who are off to impressive starts with their new organizations. Standard warnings about reading too much into small sample sizes apply.
Mark Appel, RHP, Astros (1st overall): The top selection in the 2013 draft has made four starts in the minors and has already earned a promotion, moving from the New York Penn League to the Midwest League. Despite a bit of a layoff between the college season and his first pro appearance, the Stanford alum has displayed good control with just one walk in 13 innings while striking out 13 batters. Curt Rallo, writing for MiLB.com, recently caught up with Appel and spoke to him about the adjustments he's making as a professional baseball player.
Kohl Stewart, RHP, Twins (4th): The highest drafted prep product, 18-year-old Kohl has acclimatized well to his new life as a pro ball player. Stewart, a Texas native, features a 1.80 ERA with nine strikeouts in 10 innings of work over four appearances (two starts).
Clint Frazier, OF, Indians (5th): The 18-year-old Frazier is stinging the ball through his first 18 pro games. He's hitting more than .300 with nine extra base hits. On the down side, he's whiffed 24 times, including nine strikeouts in his last four games. Clearly, he has some further adjustments to make if he hopes to see continued success on the diamond.
Hunter Dozier, SS, Royals (8th): The Royals' first pick received a lot of attention for being an overdraft so the club could later afford pitcher Sean Manaea, who slipped out of first round consideration due to injury concerns. Dozier, though, is making the decision to pick him eighth overall look inspired. He has an .856 OPS and 20 of his 37 hits have gone for extra bases during his time in the Pioneer League. Dozier has also walked more than he's struck out (19-16). His first professional baseball club, the Idaho Falls Chukars, recently published an audio Q&A with the first rounder.
D.J. Peterson, 3B, Mariners (12th): Peterson was promoted from the Northwest League to the Midwest League on Tuesday and he will leave behind some impressive numbers. The third baseman popped six home runs and posted a .915 OPS in 29 games. He also showed solid contact skills with a strikeout rate of just under 15%, which is impressive given his power output.
Reese McGuire, C, Pirates (14th): The Pirates had two first round selections in 2013 and McGuire has gotten off to a quicker start than his new teammate Austin Meadows. The young catcher is hitting more than .400 with a 1.012 OPS through his first 15 games. He's also impressing behind the plate by catching 50% of base runners attempting to steal. John Lembo of the Bradenton Herald spoke to both McGuire and Meadows about their thoughts of growing up in the Pirates organization.
J.P. Crawford, SS, Phillies (16th): Philadelphia has been snakebitten over the past few years when it comes to their first round draft picks, and the organization is clearly hoping for bigger and better things from Crawford. He's off to a good start in Rookie ball where he's compiled 25 hits and seven walks in 18 games, good for a .427 on-base percentage. By getting on base at such a good clip, it should allow him to pile up some steals thanks to his above-average speed.
Tim Anderson, SS, White Sox (18th): Anderson is the third shortstop on this list who's off to a quick start to his career. Playing in low-A ball, he's getting on base at a solid clip (.371 OBP) while nabbing 12 bases in 15 attempts through the first 32 games of his pro career. One red flag, though, is his strikeout rate of 25%, especially given that power is not a big part of his game right now; an improvement in his contact rate would likely help him improve his on-base percentage even further. Anderson could move quickly through the Sox system, which could help to explain why the club may be willing to part with incumbent shortstop Alexei Ramirez. Michael Teague of MiLB.com spoke to the young prospect shortly after he was named the top junior college athlete in the country for 2013.
Jonathon Crawford, RHP, Tigers (20th): Crawford has opened his pro career in the New York Penn League and he's expected to be one of the first college-groomed draft picks to reach the Major League level. Through six appearances, he's looking good with a 2.03 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 13 1/3 innings of work. He was downright unhittable in three of those appearances (totaling six innings). Lynn Henning of the Detroit News spoke to Crawford's manager in Connecticut about the recent draft pick's positive start to his career.
Billy McKinney, OF, Athletics (24th): After batting just .242 with a .558 OPS in June, McKinney has heated up in July and currently has a .367 average and .861 OPS. The left-handed-hitting Texas native has improved his game in part by making more contact and lowering his strikeout rate. He's also holding his own against southpaws, which is impressive to see from such a young hitter.
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Quick Hits: Lee, Papelbon, Kawasaki, White Sox, Appel
Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports runs down the names to watch as the trade deadline approaches in the latest edition of his 10 Degrees column, and the list is topped by Cliff Lee and Chase Utley. Giancarlo Stanton, Andre Ethier, Carl Crawford, Justin Morneau, Jesse Crain, Oliver Perez and Matt Garza also appear on the list, along with Passan's rationale for shopping each. Here's more from around the league…
- Jon Heyman of CBS Sports writes that the price to acquire Lee from the Phillies would be "astronomical," and the same goes for Jonathan Papelbon. General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told Heyman, "I never say never," but those two would be very difficult to replace. Utley and Michael Young are much more likely trade candidates, opines Heyman, given their impending free agency.
- The Blue Jays' decision on what to do with Munenori Kawasaki following Jose Reyes' return from the disabled list grows more difficult each day, writes Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Kawasaki's popularity among fans and teammates has soared. Mark Buehrle went as far as calling the Japanese infielder one of his favorite teammates of all-time. Kawasaki also has a .341 OBP and is hitting .270/.372/.486 over his past 15 games.
- Both Adam Dunn and Jake Peavy recognize that roster changes are on the horizon for the White Sox if they can't turn things around at the last minute, writes Dan Hayes of CSN Chicago. Dunn added that outside of Chris Sale — whom he said the White Sox would need to receive an entire MLB team to part with — everyone on the team is probably "fair game."
- Mark Appel could make his pro debut for Class A Tri-City in the first week of July, according to Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle. The current plan for Appel is for him to begin a throwing program in Kissimmee, Fla., as he currently hasn't thrown in about three weeks.
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Astros Notes: Appel, Free Agency
The Astros today held a press conference to announce the signing of No. 1 overall draft pick Mark Appel. Here are some of the highlights as well as other Astros news (All links below point to Twitter)…
- General manager Jeff Luhnow said at the press conference that negotiations with Appel's adviser, Scott Boras, were smooth because everyone that was involved had the same goal (MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reporting).
- Luhnow also said that Appel does have an innings limit for 2013, but he didn't specify what it was. For now, Appel will head to Florida, and his first minor league stop will be short-season Class A Tri-City (McTaggart reporting).
- Appel could also make his way to full-season Class A Quad Cities and even Double-A Corpus Christi this summer, Luhnow said. Luhnow feels that the Astros are closer to success, as an organization, than most people think. He views Appel as a major factor in taking the next step (Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle reporting).
- In non-Appel-related news, Smith reports that the Astros are already targeting two- to three-year free agent deals this offseason to serve as a bridge to the next Houston contender.
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Astros To Sign Mark Appel
WEDNESDAY, 12:19pm: The Astros will officially sign Appel this afternoon, according to Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle (on Twitter). The club has put out a press release confirming the deal.
SATURDAY, 4:25pm: It appears that the Astros have accomplished what the Pirates could not last year. Houston has agreed to terms with first overall pick Mark Appel on a deal worth $6.35MM. That number falls below the suggested slot value for the No. 1 pick, which is $7.79MM, according to Baseball America.
Appel, who is advised by Scott Boras, was drafted last year by the Pirates at No. 8 but ultimately did not sign. The right-hander arguably would have gone higher in the 2012 draft if it weren't for signability concerns. It was reported that the Bucs offered the right-hander $3.8MM and from a money standpoint, Boras and Appel have come out on top.
Appel was ranked as the top prospect in the draft by ESPN's Keith Law and MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo. Baseball America had him pegged as the second-best prospect in his class, behind Oklahoma right-hander Jonathan Gray, who went No. 3 to the Rockies.
The Stanford product shows everything scouts look for in a frontline pitcher, according to BA. Appel's fastball sits in the mid-90s and gets as high as 98 mph, and he holds his velocity deep into games. The right-hander has improved in each year at Stanford and figures to move quickly through the minor leagues.
CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman first reported that an agreement was reached while Jim Callis of Baseball America tweeted the value of the deal. Additional details were provided by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter). Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images. Zach Links contributed to this post.
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Astros, Boras Meet To Discuss Appel Deal
Scott Boras, who represents No.1 pick Mark Appel, touched down in Houston today to talk with Astros GM Jeff Luhnow in an effort to wrap up negotiations. Boras told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com that no agreement has been reached, but his pow-wow with Luhnow likely indicates that a deal is close.
"Jeff and I are going to talk about things tonight and we'll see," Boras said. "We're certainly close enough for me to come here and talk, that's for sure."
It was reported late last week that the Astros had reached an agreement in principle with Appel on a deal that would pay him $6.35MM, well below the suggested slot value of $7.79MM for the top selection. Appel was ranked as the top prospect in the draft by ESPN's Keith Law and MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo. Baseball America had him pegged as the second-best prospect in his class, behind Oklahoma right-hander Jonathan Gray, who went No. 3 to the Rockies.
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Quick Hits: Appel, Padres, Jimenez, 2014 Draft
Despite reports over the weekend that the Astros and first overall pick Mark Appel have already agreed to terms on a below-slot contract, GM Jeff Luhnow today told reporters (including MLB.com's Brian McTaggart and Chris Abshire) that nothing is official and he has yet to meet with Appel or advisor Scott Boras. "We're trying to move it as fast as we can," Luhnow said. "We wanted to give [Appel] the weekend to enjoy his commencement. We're optimistic we can move it pretty quickly." Luhnow said he hoped that Appel would be signed by as soon as this week.
Here's the latest from around the majors…
- Virtually all of the players recently extended by the Padres have struggled, so Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune said the team might look for future extension candidates to prove themselves more fully before signing them to multiyear deals. Center also discusses several other Padres topics as part of the online chat with fans.
- Dominican outfielder Eloy Jimenez, favored to receive the largest bonus of the coming international signing period, is profiled by Baseball America's Ben Badler. Jimenez, a 16-year-old with a 6'4", 200-pound frame, was reported to be a major target for the Cubs by Badler last month, and Chicago is still in "heavy pursuit" of the prospect. Two of the several scouts and international directors who comment in Badler's piece cite Jermaine Dye as a comparable for Jimenez.
- With the 2013 amateur draft just barely in the books, ESPN.com's Christopher Crawford (Insider subscription required) looks ahead to the 2014 draft, which could be headlined by two NC State products.
- FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi looks at ten players who have helped their trade value in recent weeks. Three of those players (Jesse Crain, Yovani Gallardo and Bud Norris) have recently had their trade stock examined as part of MLBTR's Trade Candidate series.
- In the video link atop that previous post, Morosi cites the Blue Jays, Padres and Phillies as being "right on the fence" as to whether or not they'll be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. If the three teams do decide to sell, plenty of arms will be available — Morosi lists Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle, Eric Stults, Jason Marquis, Jonathan Papelbon and Cliff Lee as possible trade chips.
- Cubs GM Jed Hoyer said he has no intention of releasing embattled reliever Carlos Marmol, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports. Manager Dale Sveum said the same yesterday after Marmol allowed four ninth-inning runs in a 4-3 Cubs loss to the Mets. Marmol has a 6.08 ERA in 26 2/3 IP this season.
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Astros Nearing Deal With Mark Appel
The Astros are nearing a deal with No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel, reports Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. Appel is advised by the Boras Corporation.
Passan reports that the deal could be signed as soon as next week, and Appel's bonus is expected to be about twice as much as the offer he turned down when the Pirates drafted him eighth overall in 2012. That would suggest that Appel will be signing for close to the full slot value of $7,790,400 reported by Baseball America in April; Appel's reported offer from the Pirates was $3.8MM.
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Prospect Rumor Roundup: Astros First Rounders
If not for the hapless Miami Marlins, the Astros would be in line for the worst record in baseball for the third straight season. Clearly, it's been a rough stretch for the Houston fan base. The good news is that a strong group of reinforcements is on the way to The Show. The fans will have to take a leap of faith while the high-ceiling, minor-league talent rises to the surface.
The last two-plus years of mediocrity in Houston have allowed the organization to receive the first overall draft picks in both 2012 and 2013. An astute group of talent evaluators and baseball minds in the scouting department has helped to ensure the organization not only made the most of its first overall selections, but also made some clever trades for young talent while shedding players that did not figure into the rebuilding vision.
General Manager Jeff Luhnow has worked to ensure the club is pointed in the right direction as it moves to recapture some of the organization's past successes. But, truth be told, the club's front office and scouting department began to find its footing in 2010 — almost two years before Luhnow was hired away from the St. Louis Cardinals to replace ousted GM Ed Wade.
From 2000 to 2009 the Astros' drafting efforts bordered on brutal — especially when focusing on the club's first choice each season. Current Astros catcher Jason Castro (2008) stands out as the lone bright spot in an otherwise dreary decade. It certainly didn't help that the club's free agent exploits cost the scouting department three first round selections (2003, 2004, 2007) and resulted in the selection of forgettable prospects such as Robert Stiehl, Derick Grigsby, and Max Sapp.
As mentioned above, the 2010 season began the major shift for the Astros and the past five first round draft picks are among the 10 best prospects in the system. Let's have a closer look at them:
2010 — Delino DeShields Jr., 2B, Georgia HS: Reds prospect Billy Hamilton received a ton of hype last year for breaking the century mark in steals, but DeShields also swiped more than 100 bags in a much quieter fashion. It's been a slower go for the 20-year-old Astros prospect in 2013 as he's managed just 15 steals in 24 attempts. He's holding his own at the plate with a .280 batting average but has yet to have a true breakout to solidify himself as one of the top prospects in the game.
2010 — Mike Foltynewicz, RHP, Illinois HS: Foltynewicz flew under the radar for a few seasons but the hype is starting to build — and it's easy to see why. The right-hander's velocity has crept up in the past year and he's been clocked as high as 98-100 mph in recent starts. Only 21, he opened the 2013 season in the offense-padding launching pad in Lancaster (High-A) and held his own before a promotion to Double-A in early May. Since that time, hitters have batted just .157 against him, and he has a 1.41 ERA in nine appearances. Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle recently took a look at Foltynewicz and highlighted both his talent and his drive to succeed. "Everybody knows what kind of power and strength he's got… But the encouraging part is since he's been here we're starting to get better down location, OK, and his breaking stuff and changeup (are) really coming along really nice… you won't find much better talent than he's got."
2011 — George Springer, CF, University of Connecticut: It took a couple of years but Springer has officially sprung. The young outfielder is tapping into his raw power on a more consistent basis (18 homers, .618 slugging percentage) while treading water with his contact rates. Springer still strikes out a lot (77 strikeouts in 61 games) but the tradeoff for the power output is worth it. He could be ready to patrol the outfield in Houston before the 2014 All-Star break. In another piece for the Chronicle, Smith featured Springer, and the prospect said he's not trying to put too much pressure on himself: "It's just kind of one of those things where I'm not too concerned about the results. I just try to go out and compete and play hard and develop as a player," Springer said. "It's one of those things where I was told to just let the results happen… For me, it's all about slowing myself down, having a lot of fun…"
2012 — Carlos Correa, SS, Puerto Rico HS: One of the youngest hitters in A-ball at 18, Correa has started to heat up and has become more consistent while flashing the tools that caused him to go first overall in 2012. After hitting .221 in April, the young Puerto Rican's batting average is now up to .292, and he's walked 30 times in 50 games. Correa is still at least two years away from adding stability to the Astros' big league shortstop position but the wait could be well worth it. Brandon Simes of MiLB.com recently spoke to the young infielder and Correa gave his thoughts on what Mark Appel should look to do now that he's been drafted by the Astros. "Just focus on making the organization proud, keep working hard and try to get to the big leagues as fast as possible," Correa said. "I saw him getting called. I'm very excited to have him here with us in the organization. I'm looking forward to meeting him and being able to play together."
2013 — Mark Appel, RHP, Stanford University: Appel is not property of the Astros just yet — and something could still go terribly wrong — but there is a very good chance that the college senior will eventually come to terms with his hometown club. After turning down the Pittsburgh Pirates as the eighth overall selection of the 2012 draft, the right-handed pitcher's gamble paid off as he has become an even better player, will earn a larger signing bonus, and appears ready to develop into one of the top pitching prospects in the game.
As the saying goes, things are always darkest before the dawn, and – if the minor league system is any indication – Houston fans are in for a bright future.
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While some speculated whether his onetime daily weed smoking could have had an affect on his psyche, a childhood friend of Tucson massacre suspect Jared Loughner said this week the 22-year-old was also known to use the legal, cannabis-like drug Salvia.
That substance was made famous by Miley Cyrus last month when she was captured on video taking a hit of what she said was Salvia from a bong. Know for its intense, quickly fading high (and, some say, headache-like effects), some states have moved to outlaw it.
Here's what Loughner's high school friend, Zach Osler, told ABC News:
"He would say he would be using it (Salvia) and talk about what it would do to him, and I would say, 'Dude, that's, that's screwed up.'"
Meanwhile the debate over the effects of Loughner's past pot use raged. It's a hot topic in L.A., the medical marijuana capital of the nation.
In 2007 Loughner was arrested on suspicion of drug and paraphernalia possession after an officer smelled marijuana in a car he was riding in.
Molecular biologist and co-discoverer of DNA James Watson told the website bigthink that it's possible daily bud use could throw someone off their rocker - but it's rare:
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When asked about its screen size, OnePlus had responded with a picture above where a OnePlus One unit is stacked over its upcoming OnePlus 2. Without going to specifics, either OnePlus has managed to trim its bezels or they could be opting for a slightly smaller screen size that would pack higher pixel density. What's clear is that the 2 will be smaller, making it easier to hold than its current model that's loosely based on the OPPO Find 7.
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Due to delays involving the supply line for display panels, Apple is pushing back the manufacturing of it's "iPad Pro" 12.9 inch device to sometime in September, according to Bloomberg.
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The larger iPad is part of Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook's effort to bring some new life to the iPad line, which he feels sales is being affected by competition from larger iPhones which had delivered record profit last quarter.
If Apple sticks to it's established cycle of announcing new iPad hardware there is a chance the tablet could make an official appearance sometime in October or the weeks to follow, assuming Apple can nix the supply issue.
Looks like the Xiaomi Mi 3 is getting a MIUI update to version 6.
However the update is still based on Android 4.4 KitKat rather than Lollipop so Xiaomi users might still have to wait a bit more to get their hands on Android's latest OS.
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Of the many companies working on modules, Toshiba gives us a glimpse of what their modular Project Ara camera will be like. The designs were showcased at the Modular Phones Forum and it's hinted that the company will be making three different modules, a 2MP front camera, 5MP and 13MP rear cameras, and we have reason to believe that Project Ara will be heading to MWC Barcelona this year. Word has it that there will be up to 50 modules on display at the event as well, which sounds extremely promising for the project.
Toshiba did say however that the cost of the modules will range from $50 to $500 (about RM 179 – RM 1791) and will be adjusted to be available a 'reasonable pricing' to users. Toshiba wagers that their camera lineup would likely be fully ready in 2016.
Microsoft apparently has a special announcement scheduled on the 2nd of March during MWC 2015, a day after Samsung's big but not so mysterious unveiling.
They haven't dropped any information about what exactly they are going to announce but we bet that it's likely to be a new Lumia smartphone, though we aren't sure if it will be a flagship device despite the long period between their last flagship, with its phablet range like the Lumia 1520 and 1320 being due for a replacement.
Word has it that the Lumia 1320 successor (possibly the Lumia 1330) could be announced and it was earlier leaked to feature a 5.7″ HD 720p display with Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB RAM and 32GB of storage. It is also rumoured to have a 14MP PureView camera and 5MP front camera and might have single and dual sim variants.
In November last year, Corning announced their Gorilla Glass 4, which is about twice as tough as it's predecessor Gorilla Glass 3. The new material can be made 25% thinner but they have made a lot less headway in making it scratch proof.
Many smartphones, inclusive of Apple's iPhones and Samsung's Galaxy smartphones already features Gorilla Glass as a standard feature, and the company is making a brand new Gorilla Glass-like composite material that has the toughness of their signature glass but with a scratch resistance close to that of Sapphire. Sapphire is a great material as it it's very scratch resistant but it's unfortunately more prone to shattering when taking fall damage.
The project is dubbed Project Phire and was announced last week at a New York investor meeting by Corning executive James Clappin, but was dropped with very few details.
In lieu of the release of Apple's smartwatch, universities have started issuing blanket bans on students wearing watches in exam halls simply because exam invigilators apparently can't tell a regular watch from a smartwatch.
Given that smartwatches are getting more popular and this is set to skyrocket when the Apple Watch finally hits the streets, some colleges and universities have already started taking the precaution to prevent students from using them to reference notes or receive messages while on the test because smartphones are almost always if not linked to the smartphones of their wearers.
This knee-jerk reaction does seems to be a bit late considering it's mostly in regards to the launch to the Apple Watch when smartwatches have been around for quite a long time as it is.
For those who already love ASUS's fonepads, this might come as a bit of a treat. Having just announced the New ASUS fonepad 7 (FE170CG) 7-inch phablet, they've updated it with better specs (FE171CG) and made it much skinnier than it's predecessor.
The new ASUS fonepad 7 however will not be a replacement for the original fonepad 7, but rather presents itself as an option for those who want a little extra.
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Sennheiser is known for their high performance earphones and headphones that take your audio experience to a new level. The OCX686G is an addition to the SPORTS series of earphones by Sennheiser that is dedicated to provide the best level of audio quality along with superior comfort and durability. Impressive Sound! The Sennheiser OCX686G SPORTS earphones feature a sealed in-ear-canal design for a snug fit that blocks any outside noise. Their cable routing feature further reduces any unwanted background noise and lets you enjoy your favorite songs without any disturbance. The high quality drivers used for speaker units deliver immersive sound output and let you hear every detail while you are concentrating on your work-out. Full range high quality audio keeps you motivated through your workouts and give you the boost to push yourself beyond your limits. The in-line mic and remote that comes with these earphones come with buttons to control the volume of your device. If you use your phone as a media player, then this remote helps you in answering calls without even touching your phone. Designed for Comfort The SPORTS series OCX686G earphones from Sennheiser boast a rugged and durable construction. The earpieces are attached on ear hooks that keep them firmly in your ears even during the most demanding routines. These earphones are made to be water and sweat-resistant and SteriTouch antimicrobial ear adapters ensure that you do not get any type of allergies or infections that can be caused due to heavy sweating. Ergonomic ear clips provide a comfortable and secure fit while the para-aramid-reinforced, oval-shaped cable prevents any formation of tangles. These earphones come in a storage pouch and can be easily carried anywhere. The cable clip provided with these earphones allows you to move freely without worrying about the cable coming in your way. Use these earphones with your phone or any other media device and enjoy hours of comfortable and high quality music.
Sennheisser has been in the audio equipment industry from a long time and are world renowned for their high-quality headphones and earphones that deliver astounding sound quality without compromising with wearer�s comfort. The MX 686G SPORTS earphones follow the same legacy and promise to deliver best quality sound output when you are working out at the gym or challenging yourself out in the open. Comfortable and Durable The MX686G SPORTS earphones feature a clever and innovative Slide-to-Fit mechanism that ensures these earphones comfortable sit in your ears and are secured even if you train rigorously. Their sweat and water-resistant design provide superior durability and ruggedness and ensures that you are never let down by their performance. Antimicrobial ear adapters are manufactured with the help of SteriTouch, leading giants of hygienic and antimicrobial products. With materials that are developed by SteriTouch, these earphones assure that you will stay away from infections or allergies that can occur due to access sweating. A specially designed Para-aramid-reinforced cable is used for maximum reliability and strength which makes these earphones as tough as you are. This cable is oval-shaped to avoid any tangles, reduce cable noise and make your music experience completely hassle-free. Superior Sound Output The high-output, high-fidelity drivers used in the Sennheiser MX686G deliver immersive stereo sound output. The hybrid ear adapters produce deep and hard hitting bass output that keeps you motivated to push yourself beyond your limits. These ear adapters are so designed that they cancel out only enough noise that it does not affect your listening experience and keeps you aware of the surroundings at the same time. If you are at the gym, you would know when someone calls your name and if you are out in the open, you would aware of traffic noise, keeping you safe. The Sennheiser MX686G also features an in-line microphone and remote that gives you total contr


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Fantasy Football: Week 11 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
While some fantasy owners are breathing a sigh of relief, others are panicking for one last time. This can only mean one thing.
The end of the bye week blues.
That's right, we are already approaching Week 11, indicating the final slate of bye weeks. There may only be four teams missing for this week, however, there are some significant players to replace for fantasy teams.
The fantasy playoffs are just three short weeks away. Need a win? Let me help you get one for this week and beyond.
Week 11 byes: Minnesota Vikings | New York Giants | Seattle Seahawks | Tennessee Titans |
Thumbs Up: Quarterbacks
Carson Palmer vs New Orleans Saints: Palmer has quietly been a top tier fantasy quarterback this season. There are so many things to like about him, especially this week against the Saints. We know how bad their defense is, but Oakland's isn't much better. What does this mean? Shootout. Palmer already throws a ton of times each week and he could be in line for 50 attempts this week. The guy has thrown for 782 yards the last two weeks, so expect him to eclipse 1,000 on Sunday.
Andrew Luck @ New England Patriots: I've said it before and I'll say it again; His last name has nothing to do with his play. Luck has been a waiver wire darling in most fantasy leagues. This week, he gets the Patriots in what could be a potential shootout as well. On D, The Pats have allowed opposing quarterbacks to eclipse 325 passing yards five times this year and Luck could easily make that six.
Matthew Stafford vs Green Bay Packers: Stafford is finally starting to give owners who drafted him a vote of confidence. He is coming off a very nice game where he threw for 329 yards and 3 touchdowns. This week isn't the greatest match on paper, but let's go next level. The Packers have allowed four 300-yard passing game in the past six weeks, two of which coming against sub-par quarterbacks (Blaine Gabbert, John Skelton). Green Bay could be ahead during this game, giving Stafford opportunity to sling the ball around all day.
Thumbs Down
Phillip Rivers @ Denver Broncos: Rivers is clearly struggling this season, as he has turned the ball over more than he has scored (15 TDs, 18 turnovers). This week he faces division rival Denver. And oh by the way, six of those turnovers came during that Monday night collapse back in Week 6. Unless you are forced to play him, I'd look elsewhere , as Rivers could be crying one come Sunday.
Joe Flacco @ Pittsburgh Steelers: There are many rules when it comes to fantasy football. One of those rules is to NEVER trust Flacco when he is away from home. It never bodes well for owners, especially this week against a tough Steelers defense, who are allowing the third-fewest fantasy points to opposing signal callers. Don't expect a repeat performance of last week.
Sam Bradford vs New York Jets: Bradford surprised many people on Sunday, as he threw for 275 yards and 2 touchdowns in a tie against the 49ers. And yes, I did just say a tie. Temper your expectations a bit this week. The Jets are allowing the 7th-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks, and it is very difficult to trust Bradford.
Thumbs Up: Running Backs
Doug Martin @ Carolina Panthers: Martin has come out of nowhere as of late, establishing himself as a top five fantasy running back. This rookie certainly isn't playing like one, as he ranks 2nd in touchdowns (7) and 4th in rushing yards (862). Next up, he faces divisional foe Carolina, who are allowing the 6th-most fantasy points to running backs. Martin had just 95 yards against them in Week 1. However, he is much better now, so expect a very nice day out of him.
C.J. Spiller vs Miami Dolphins (Thurs.): In the beginning of the year, everyone saw exactly what Spiller can do when given the carries. This week, with Fred Jackson out with a concussion, Spiller will get his chance to show the world on the prime time stage. While this may be a tough matchup against a very stout Dolphins run defense, Spiller is a stud and needs to be started. The guy has been on the bad end of a timeshare and still ranks 7th in fantasy points among running backs.
Marcel Reece vs New Orleans Saints: It looks like both Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson will be out again this week, skyrocketing Reece's fantasy value. Forget about Taiwan Jones, this backfield belongs to Reece. He has a perfect matchup to prove it, as the Saints have given up the third-most fantasy points to runners in 2012. I especially like Reece in PPR leagues, as he has 15 catches in the last two games.
Thumbs Down
Jonathan Stewart vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers: "The Daily Show" has done next to nothing since becoming the main back in Carolina. Wait, main back? The guy has just 18 carries in the past two games! Stewart has yet to score a touchdown all year and is a risky play, especially against the Bucs run defense that is ranked first in all of football.
Rashad Jennings @ Houston Texans: Although Jennings will continue to see majority of the carries until Maurice Jones-Drew returns, I wouldn't trust that he will produce. His team's offense seems to go three and out almost every drive and can hardly ever get anything going. That trend should continue this week against the Texans, one of the best defenses in football.
Thumbs Up: Wide Receivers
Eric Decker vs San Diego Chargers: Fantasy owners are better off forgetting about the lackluster performance from Decker on Sunday. He is sure to bounce back this week against the Chargers, a team he lit up for 98 yards and a score. It is safe to say that I also like Demaryius Thomas this week as well.
Reggie Wayne @ New England Patriots: Wayne is in for an absolute monster game on Sunday. The Patriots have surrendered 13 touchdowns to wide receivers this season, and with all of the targets he is getting (a whopping 112 on the year), Wayne will have plenty of opportunity. The former Hurricane has yet to be held under 70 receiving yards on the year and has an ideal chance to stay above that number.
Denarius Moore vs New Orleans Saints: Anyone seeing a pattern here? Lots and lots of Raiders players and for good reason. The Saints defense is a fantasy paradise for opposing wide-outs. Moore has found the end zone in four of his last five contests and has a great chance to continue the hot streak.
Thumbs Down
Dwayne Bowe vs Cincinnati Bengals: Look, I personally love Bowe as a receiver. However, the inconsistency of the offense, especially at quarterback, really hurts his fantasy value. This week, Bowe has an okay matchup against the Bengals, but expect Leon Hall to be blanketing him. Is Bowe capable of having a good game? Sure, it's just hard to trust him.
Michael Crabtree vs Chicago Bears (Mon.): Crabtree has been on a bit of a tear lately, scoring three touchdowns in the past two games. So, why don't I like him? Well, for starters, the matchup is terrible, as the Bears are allowing the 7th-fewest fantasy points to receivers. Also, nobody knows what the quarterback situation looks like right now, so I'd stay away from Crabtree this week.
Thumbs Up: Tight Ends
Antonio Gates @ Denver Broncos: If you held onto Gates this long, you need to keep starting him, especially this week. Last time these two teams squared off, Gates hauled in two touchdowns. The Broncos just allowed Greg Olsen to go off for 100 yards and two scores, so Gates should be in line for a good game.
Brent Celek @ Washington Redskins: Celek has really been hit or miss this season, but the matchup this weekend is very good. The Redskins are allowing the most fantasy points to tight ends this year. Not to mention, rookie quarterback Nick Foles will get the start and could check down to his tight end quite a bit.
Thumbs Down
Dennis Pitta @ Pittsburgh Steelers: Well welcome back to fantasy relevance, Mr. Pitta. On Sunday, Pitta had 67 yards and a score, but I wouldn't get too excited about him this week. Pitta and company head to Pittsburgh, who are very tough on tight ends, especially at home.
Scott Chandler vs Miami Dolphins (Thurs.): Chandler is coming off a very nice game on Sunday, hauling in 5 balls for 65 yards and a score. However, I'd look to stay away come Thursday night. Chandler is usually hit or miss, resulting in poor fantasy numbers unless he scores. His chances of scoring this week are slim, as last week, the Dolphins allowed their first touchdown to a tight end all year.
Thumbs Up: D/ST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense @ Kansas City Chiefs: With three good fantasy defenses on a bye, the Bucs make for a great fill in this week. Anyone who plays the Chiefs has a great chance of succeeding, especially since Matt Cassel is a turnover machine. The Bucs are coming off a very strong performance where they had a pick six and a blocked punt for a touchdown. Expect a strong performance from this defensive unit come Sunday.
Atlanta Falcons defense vs Arizona Cardinals: The Falcons defense hasn't been great in fantasy land lately, but this week's matchup is quite favorable. The Cardinals are allowing the third-most fantasy points to opposing defenses this year, and the fact that the Falcons are at home makes it even better.
Thumbs Down
Philadelphia Eagles defense @ Washington Redskins: There really is no hope for the Eagles defense. I mean, changing their defensive coordinator appears to have made things worse. This week, I expect little to no fantasy points from this unit. Robert Griffin III and company will come out angry and fresh after the bye, so I expect the Redskins to put up some points.
San Diego Chargers defense @ Denver Broncos: The Bolts have been a top-five fantasy defense this season, however, I'd look elsewhere. They head to Denver to face red hot Peyton Manning and company, a team allowing the seventh-fewest fantasy points to opposing defenses.
Adam Pfeifer is a featured fantasy football expert for Rant Sports.
You can follow him on Twitter @aPfeiferRS.
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