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What's up people. If you are a true basketball fan, this is the best time of the year. The best players in the world on the grandest stage. The NBA Finals. There is no bigger spotlight and no greater drama. If you have noticed, the Cleveland Cavaliers have opened up the Quicken Loans Arena on game nights when the Cavs are playing at Golden State. Fans likely pay a very small amount to come in, watch the game with other fans, and get the full game experience that includes everything. Well, except the teams themselves. Sounds silly? Sounds awesome? Both are correct. How do I know? I'll share in one second…
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To say I was a Bulls fan back in the day is a wee bit of an understatement. MJ was king of the world during that time and the Bulls were the rock show of rock shows. Every game they played was an event. I saw them a number of times live and did my best to watch every televised game and catch every Sportscenter highlight. It was 1998 and the Bulls were once again in the Finals. 3rd year in a row and the 6th time in 8 years (thanks to a certain baseball getaway). They were in the midst of what they called the Last Dance. The contracts of Jordan, Rodman, Pippen and Phil Jackson were all up after this year and there were tons of rumblings that this was going to be it, win or lose. The drama surrounding the series was at an absolute fever pitch due to all of these factors. End of an era, one of the most dominant stretches of basketball by a team and individual the league had ever seen. Could they pull it off and cap it with their second 3peat? They were in a hard fought series with the Utah Jazz for the second year in a row. A team with two Hall of Famers (some guys named Stockton and Malone) and this time, Utah were the favorites. After going up 3-1 on their home court, the Bulls got a tad lazy and lost a close out Game 5 at home. Meaning they had to travel back to one of the most hostile arenas in all the land to try to finish off the Jazz in Game 6 or possibly have to go to a game 7. I was pumped, nervous, all the emotions you feel when your squad is on the brink of a championship. Couldn't wait for that night to come and get myself back in front of the TV and see how it all played out. Little did I know the opportunity that was about to present itself.
The phone rings and it's my step dad, Roger. We were chatting briefly about the series when he said, so what are you doing for the game? A bit confounded, I simply replied that I would be watching here with friends. Why do you ask? I remember the response like it was yesterday. "Turns out they open the doors at the United Center (in Chicago) to fans for only $10. They play it like the game is actually there. Concessions, cheerleaders, lineups, halftime show, you name it. And they play the game up on the big screen. I have a friend who lives in Chicago, is going, and said they would meet up with you and take you. You in?"
Wait, what? Yes, yes, andddddd YESSSSS! Are you kidding? Not just watching the game, in that atmosphere, but the energy of the city, the building, the experience. Holy moly what if they win?! Would it be crazy? Would they be turning cars over? Would it be something I remember for the rest of my life? Only one way to find out.
I hop a flight to Chicago on game day. This would be my first trip to the "House that MJ built". A veritable mecca for any die hard MJ or hoops fan. The statue, the trophies, the banners. Here I come. Now back up a second. I've had people ask me in the past… you went alone? Best believe it! I knew I was meeting with some other diehards and so what if we had never met before. Sometimes you just have to take a leap and allow life to be life. Adventures are amazing if you let them breathe. We meet up and head straight to the stadium. I'm so excited I can barely contain any of it. Even more pumped now that I know the people I'm with are just as jacked as I am. We pull up and there it is, sitting right out front. The statue…
Incredible, etched right out of stone and capturing every essence, down to the helpless defenders!
There are people everywhere, the energy is palpable. Bulls jerseys, signs, you name it!
Time to enter the stadium and wow, just took it up another notch. All the stores were open as were all the areas showing off the hardware. Some pretty amazing stuff. I was like a kid in a candy store, wide eyed on Christmas morning. We passed the five trophies sittig side by side (would six come this night?) and I screeched like a little girl.
We moved along a little further and saw the center circle of the old Chicago Stadium where they had won the first three of their world championships. The new stadium was built during the brief MJ retirement. Parts of the legendary old floor were also on display.
The energy and momentum just kept building and building as we moved closer to game time and entering the arena. I will always contend that any live event you go to, basketball, baseball, football, a concert, that very first moment where you lay eyes on the court, field, or stage are the moments it all becomes real. Walking down that concourse, right to the moment where it is on full display, is a moment that always gives me the chills. This time was no different.
The crowd was still filing in but man oh man was it hyped. On every seat was a cutout that proclaimed "Repeat the 3Peat". I still have this in my closet today as a great memento from that night! Getting closer to gametime. If you remember that time, you absolutely and unequivocally remember when they announced the lineups for the Bulls. Spine tingling fun. If you don't recall, well let's refresh your memory as it's the BEST intros of any sport ever! Froooooom North CAAAAAROLINAAAA…
And here we go! What unfolded from here is truly remarkable and forever in the history books. It was honestly like the teams were playing there. I know that sounds crazy. But every aspect of a live game was in tact. The crowd (including myself) was frenzied throughout. Knowing what was on the line, the incredibly high stakes, only served to heighten the tension and energy of every single possession. Pippen hurt himself early on in the game, Rodman had rendered himself useless at that point and they were fighting a crowd that was up there with the best in the NBA. It became clear that MJ was either going to bring the team home, or they were going to a Game 7. Possibly without Pippen. In enemy territory. Against multiple future Hall of Famers. Oh boy.
I remember at one point during a timeout in the 4th quarter taking a deep breath and looking around, just soaking it all in. How did I get here? How fortunate am I? How freaking awesome is this????
The game continues and down to the last minute where the Jazz take the lead by 3. Uh oh. What transpired from here is not only classic MJ, but NBA Finals lore. People only remember the last shot. What they often forget is the quick bucket to cut the lead to 1, and the following steal from Malone that led to the game winner. Let's revisit….
The United Center instantly became the loudest place I had ever been. Jumping up and down, hugging people you didn't even know. Absolute pandemonium and mayhem. The final shot of the Jazz missed and it was official, I was part of history in a place that 36 hours earlier I had no idea about. Total and complete bedlam. Not only did they win, but I may have just seen the final shot of MJ's career after a 45 point effort to win a 6th ring! Was this happening???
Notice the score. This was soon after the buzzer sounded and not only were the players in the midst of their initial celebration, but confetti was flying everywhere, much to the pleasure of every fan in attendance. It seemed to go on forever. Nobody wanted to leave. Music was playing. Then they stopped it so we could hear the interviews. The lights went back down and the trophy presentation began. They referenced all the fans back in Chicago and the building erupted as Jordan raised the hardware to the sky!!!!
Everyone was still on their feet, clapping, shouting, dancing. It was truly a breathtaking moment.
It felt like I had played in the game myself! So much energy expended, both physical and emotional! I finally got to the point where I was so overwhelmed with joy that I had to rest my bones. And this, folks, captured on a now old camera, is joy, and exhaustion, personified…
We left the building but the party was just getting started. The craziness continued into the streets. People waving their Repeat the 3Peat signs up and down every street. High 5's all around. The city of Chicago had a good night that night.
Back in my hotel room later that night, all alone. Trying to make sense of what just happened. It was a dream come true that I didn't know could come true, yet alone that I even had. All the circumstances came together for one evening that could not ever be forgotten. I turned on the tv and layed down in the bed. I decided to watch the local news and absorb every last drop of this that I could before hopping on the plane the next morning. The news went on for hours and hours and as tired as I was from the quick traveling and the game, I was intent on catching every ounce. And that's what I did. Until finally, close to 3am, the broadcast began to sign off. They played a montage of the Bulls season and their playoff run with a song running behind it. A song that to this day, when I hear it, brings me back to that hotel room. As I lay there watching, I made a promise to myself to remember that risks are good. Adventures should never be turned down. Experiences are what life is all about. When the song begins to fade and I realize how fortunate I am, a tear drops from my eye…


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"Slingin' Sammy" Baugh played college football for the Horned Frogs at Texas Christian University. His record was outstanding (two-time All-American & nominated for the Heisman Trophy in 1936) and he was offered a contract by the Washington Redskins in 1937 where he played until 1952.
Sam won six NFL passing titles (a record itself) and set thirteen NFL records as quarterback, punter, and defensive back. In 1963 he was inducted into the Pro-Football Hall of Fame. Two of Sam�s records still stand today . . . although the great Steve Young did manage to tie the Most Seasons Leading the League in Passing with six as well.
Slingin' Sammy's playing set records and even his losing could be one for the books . . . in a 1940 championship game the Chicago Bears beat the Redskins 73-0. The most lop-sided victory in NFL history.
A reporter once said of Sammy Baugh, "He brought not just victories but thrills and ignited Washington with a passion even the worst Redskins periods can barely diminish."
Hollywood beckoned in 1941 and Sammy starred as Tom King in the 12-week serial, King of the Texas Rangers. His co-star was Duncan Renaldo who later became the Cisco Kid in the television series.
Sammy Baugh returned to the east coast to become the first coach of the New York Titans for the American Football League during 1960-61.
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All last week I had been listening to so many people calling for us to get involved in Iraq. "Send in the troops." "Send in air strikes."
I can't help but wonder how many of these people served during a period of a war and how many know that the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Coast Guard all have recruiting offices open five days a week. If it is so important to you, let's see how many will walk the walk instead of just talking the talk. Chesty Puller of the Marine Corps said, "It is awfully easy to yell charge when you don't have to do the charging."
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided follow-up information on the Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) implementation of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993.
GAO noted that: (1) federal agencies' planning efforts in implementing the Results Act are still very much a work in progress; (2) GAO is continuing to assess federal agencies' implementation of the Results Act and are currently reviewing their performance plans; (3) for programs involving human services, the Department of Human Services had identified goals that largely focused on outcomes; (4) moving agencies towards results-oriented management and associated performance measurements is a significant challenge regardless of whether the agencies are dealing with technological-based results or those dependent upon human behavior; (5) officials at the Department of Energy stated that the development of performance measures is difficult--especially in the science area--and that they recognize the need to continually work to improve these measures; (6) GAO believes that judging the success or failure of the Results Act should turn on the extent to which information produced through the act's goal-setting and performance measurement practices helps inform policy decisions; (7) since the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began its efforts to develop a departmentwide strategic plan last year, GAO has assessed VBA's progress in implementing the Results Act at the request of Congress; (8) the initial goals and measures for the VBA programs, as stated in VA's June 1997 draft strategic plan, were process-oriented and did not reflect program results; (9) VBA needs to coordinate with other agencies and effectively measure and assess its performance in meeting its goals; (10) in February 1997, VA's Office of Inspector General (OIG) reported that data on claims-processing times were inaccurate and that it questioned the data reliability in the claims-processing reporting system; (11) more recently, an ongoing OIG audit has found evidence of the manipulation of data by regional office staffs to give the appearance that claims were being processed more quickly than they really were; and (12) VBA is developing safeguards to prevent data manipulation, and its plans for addressing this issue are expected to be available in several months.
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Veterans' Employment:Need for Further Workshops Should Be Considered before Making Decisions on Their FutureGAO-15-518: Published: Jul 16, 2015. Publicly Released: Jul 16, 2015.
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Kaitlin Roig, the first-grade teacher from Sandy Hook Elementary who saved the lives of 15 students during the tragic shooting on Dec. 14, has found a way to channel the heartbreaking events of that day into a mission for good. The heroic young educator is launching Classes 4 Classes, a nonprofit organization that focuses on teaching compassion to young children.
"I've come to realize that there are no words of explanation, and there never will be," Roig says of the tragedy. "Instead, we need to make a choice for ourselves, our students, our nation, our world. If we choose love, kindness, empathy, compassion, and hope…then we need to make a point to teach these things."
Roig says she believes lessons in compassion are lacking in elementary school curriculum. Classes 4 Classes offers students in kindergarten through fifth grade the opportunity to create a project meant to benefit another classroom, such as raising money for much-needed textbooks or new technology.
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To help educators integrate the projects into classroom learning, Classes 4 Classes offers curriculum ideas such as "Have students sign a kindness pledge" and "Write a class book" about friendship, caring, and compassion. When one class receives a gift, they're required to "pay it 4ward" by sponsoring a project for another classroom.
Individuals can help by donating to active projects—see the full list in the "Projects" section of the website.
Classes 4 Classes will begin accepting new class projects in September. For more information, visit classes4classes.org or "like" the organization's page on Facebook.
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Mary Ella McCredie Gifford
Mary Ella McCredie Gifford passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at the age of 103, just two months shy of her 104th birthday. Mary Ella was born on October 21, 1910 to Maude Elizabeth and Norman Aubrey McCredie in Micanopy, Florida. She was the oldest surviving member of a pioneer family that settled Alachua County. Following the untimely death of her father, the family moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina where the maternal Davis family had deep roots. Mary Ella graduated from Spartanburg High School and remained there for college. She was the oldest alumna of Converse College, having graduated in 1933 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. She was recently honored by Converse with membership in the 1889 Society, as the longest continuous donor to the school (81 years). She was previously inducted into Converse's Golden Club. Growing up in a matriarchal family gave Mary Ella the tenacity to accomplish whatever goals she set. Always an academician, she was also a tireless advocate for those in need, especially children. Her love of all children led her to pursue careers in social work and teaching. She completed her graduate degree in Social Case Work and Policy at the College of William and Mary and continued her love of learning with additional coursework at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, the University of Richmond, the University of South Carolina and Rutgers University. She was a Charter Member of ACSW and NASW. Mary Ella's social work career spanned the Greensboro Juvenile Court System, the Baptist Orphanage of North Carolina, the Family Welfare Association, Traveler's Aid, Middlesex General Hospital and Clark County Social Services. Children and their well being was always her focus. She also enjoyed her years as an elementary school
and with the K through 12 Hospital Homebound Program. Throughout her life Mary Ella was bestowed many honors and awards, always quietly discounting their importance. However, one honor that meant a lot to her was "Volunteer of the Year" at North Ward Elementary School in Clearwater, Florida, where she volunteered until age 90. She was also bestowed the Pinellas County Points of Light "Outstanding citizen" award.
In 1943 Mary Ella married the love of her life, Christopher Linzee Gifford, who preceded her in death in 2006, after 63 years of marriage.
World War II
and the
Korean War
led to a military life followed by 30 years of retirement in Clearwater Beach. Mary Ella was a woman of deep faith and an active member of the Chapel by the Sea, where she was a Deacon and circle leader. Over the years Mary Ella enjoyed daily walks on the beach, shelling, bird watching, making new friends and praising God for the beauty of the sea. She and Chris loved to read, speak German, sing, "discuss" current events and most of all, laugh. Together they cared for frail neighbors and friends as their health declined. Travel, playing the piano, tending her violets, bridge with friends and tennis were times of enjoyment in her earlier years.
At the age of 90 Mary Ella and Chris moved to Tallahassee to be near their only child, Susan Gifford Van Leuven and devoted son-in-law, David. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren and five great grandchildren: David Tyler Van Leuven (Brandi) and daughters Mary Ella, Mallory Elizabeth and Anna Shaw Van Leuven; Colby Van Leuven Lindsay (Sean) and their children Christopher Hunter and Mary Davis Lindsay; and Mary Linzee Van Leuven Branham (Freddy), all of Tallahassee. A loving nephew, Roger Waring McCredie (Lynda) of Ashville, North Carolina, also survives her. No one was more devoted to their family than Mary Ella. She never missed a grandchild's special event and was available whenever needed. She loved her daughter and son-in-law and their friends and families. She was a truly beautiful person, both inside and out. Always gracious, Mary Ella's kindness, generosity and inability to see faults in others served her well to the end of her days. She lived happily at Sterling House for over 10 years, endearing herself to staff, visitors and other residents.
The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the Sterling House care staff and the loving angels from Big Bend Hospice for the care Mary Ella received during her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary Ella's memory may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, or the
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 8, 2014 at Roselawn Cemetery. Friends are invited to the Van Leuven home following the service, to celebrate Mary Ella's life.
Rocky Bevis of Bevis Funeral Home (
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PROVIDENCE ŌĆō A new law aimed at minors forbids ŌĆ£sextingŌĆØ ŌĆö the practice of sending sexually explicit photos of yourself to others by cell phones and myriad other electronic devices. But at the same time, the law prevents a foolish teenaged prank from being punished as serious child pornography.
Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed into law this week a bill making sexting by minors a ŌĆ£status offenseŌĆØ to be dealt with in Family Court.
But possession or transmission of sexually explicit photos of minors still can be prosecuted under the state's child pornography laws, and if convicted, the perpetrator may have to register as a sex offender.
So if a 16-year-old girl sends a sexually explicit photograph of herself to her 16-year-old boyfriend, both would wind up in Family Court. But if the boyfriend then posted the photo on the Internet or Facebook, or forwarded it to others by e-mail, he could be subject to the harsher child pornography laws.
Attorney General Peter Kilmartin wants to spread the word about the new law.
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Iowa Cubs Get Stung by Bees
I had so much fun watching the Iowa Cubs yesterday at Fitch Park, I decided to follow the Cubs' AAA affiliate to neighboring Tempe today as they took on the Angels AAA affiliate (the PCL Salt Lake Bees) at the Angels Minor League Complex at Diablo Park.
While it isn't unusual for one or more Cubs major leaguers to play in a AAA game (esprcially when the big club has a night game), that wasn't the case today
Kyle Reynolds smashed a two-run homer and Doug Deeds blasted a solo shot, but that's all the runs the Cubs could muster. And since tthe four Cubs pitchers were (mostly) ineffective, the I-Cubs lost, 7-3.
Here is today's abridged box score (Iowa Cubs players only). Some of the more observant among you might note that most all of the I-Cubs who played today were at big league camp not too long ago...
1. Sam Fuld, CF: 0-5 (4-3, 6-3, P-6, P-5, 3-U)
2. Luis Rivas, 2B: 1-3 (1B, BB, Ks, 6-4-3 DP)
3. Bobby Scales, 3B: 1-3 (BB, Ks, 6-3, 1B)
4. Jake Fox, 1B: 0-4 (FC, FP-3, F-7, Ks)
5a. Jason Dubois, LF: 0-3 (Ks, Ks, 5-3)
5b. Richie Robnett, LF: 0-1 (P-6)
6. Doug Deeds, RF: 2-4 (Ks, SOLO HR, Ks, 2B)
7a. Welington Castillo, C: 1-2 (2B, 4-3, BB + R)
7b. Chris Robinson, C: 0-1 (4-3)
8. Kyle Reynolds, DH:1-4 (1-3, F-9, TWO-RUN HR, Ks)
9. Matt Camp, SS: 1-3 (BB, L-7, 1B, 2-3)
1. Jesse Estrada - 3.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R (3 ER), 3 BB, 2 K, 1 WP, 1 HR (61 pitches - 33 strikes, 0/6 GO/FO)
2. Brian Schlitter - 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, (1 ER), 0 BB, 3 K (30 pitches - 18 strikes, 1/1 GO/FO)
3. Justin Berg - 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 2 K (19 pitches - 11 strikes)
4. Jeff Stevens - 0.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R (2 ER), 1 BB, 1 K (24 pitches - 12 strikes)
NOTE: Two very lengthy innings were terminated early (prior to three outs).
Welington Castillo: 0-1 CS
Chris Robinson: 0-2 CS
Welington Castillo - bounced throw past second base on SB attempt, allowing baserunner to take 3rd.
Sam Fuld (runner at 3rd)
WEATHER: EXTREMELY windy. Absolutely ridiculous.
The Cubs AA affiliate (Tennessee Smokies) played the Angels AA affiliate on an adjoining field at Diablo, and while I am unable to provide the abridged box score for that game, I did observe CF Brandon Guyer hit a garagantuan solo HR over the LF fence.
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...and zito strikes out the side in the 1st throwing nothing but pure crap.
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Bradley blast 1-0
wild swirling wind reminscent of candlestick...tumbleweeds blowing past the outfielders, coulda sworn it was a tumbleweed.
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the wind is so crazy since game start i dunno if you can even judge how well anyone's doing tonight...besides anyone who has to catch a popup.
easy 15-20+mph winds steady...gusts going much higher. wind is roaring to RF.
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game called in the 7th.
it was just silly out there...wind was stupid.
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Az Phil, have you heard of any other cuts besides Ryan Harvey? Thanks.
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Not sure if this has been mentioned here, but with the talk of Ryan Harvey and why he didn't become a pitcher, Miles reports that the Cubs are converting 2006 pick Josh Lansford from an infielder to a pitcher.
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In somewhat related subjects.
Scott Eyre and Jason Schmidt are both, in fact MLB Pitchers.
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That statement is debatable. I guess it depends on how loosely you use the term "MLB Pitcher." How are those two doing for cash these days?
Sorry, thought it must be new since Miles just reported it in an article today...
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Following our Parachat discussion last night, there's another guy in the Zito/Rowand area of ridiculous salaries.
We all know Schmidt's deal, but he made $12M for a total of zero innings in 2008 and the Dodgers are on the hook for another $12M this year with full no-trade. Yikes.
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Hey, if you need somebody to hand out overpaid contracts to risky players, Ned Colletti's your man.
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If you live in a glass house...
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Everyone can see you undress?
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Important Things is probably one of about 4 shows currently on television that I cannot miss. Enjoy it very much.
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lol, well I was going to say "Don't throw stones" if you live in a glass house, but I guess that's true too.
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I agree Hendry isn't the best dealmaker either, but he's light years ahead of Colletti.
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yeah, I think that happened at the beginning of the offseason since I've had him here for awhile....
http://cubs.scout.com/2/808547.html (probably subscription) but they started him at Instructs last Oct/Nov...
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Thanks, Rob.
And is that information accurate about Chirinos? I remember him being converted to a catcher. Was he then converted to a pitcher?
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whoops, that must have been what I was thinking...I knew he got converted to something.
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How's the weather in AZ, AZ? I'll be there Sun-Wed, and am hoping it's not too much of a broiler. I screwed up -- my seats for Sunday's game are along the wrong lines of the field and NOT where the awning is at Ho Ho. Also, I guess Jason Dubois is formally a 4A guy (I know, it's just a formality).
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Arizona Phil - I absolutely love your contributions to TCR!!
I am from Peoria and can't wait until the Chiefs get rolling. Any insight as to where Vitters starts this year? It appears that Flieta would love to jump him to Daytona, but I haven't heard anything more about it. I would definitely be bummed to miss out on Vitters considering Cashner, Colvin & Samninja all leaped over Peoria.
Do you have any insight into WHAT the Cubs were thinking by double promoting Josh Lansford last year (first to A+ then to AA) if they were going to (rightly) decide he was just a strong arm who couldn't hit (at all)?
It makes a lot of sense to try to turn him into a pitcher (he's got a fantastic arm) but I really don't understand the fast track through minors he was on.
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that's not much of a fasttrack for a 24 year old.
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What are you talking about?? Josh Lansford went to Cal Poly an hour, hour and a half or so north of here on the central coast. He started his Cub career at Peoria(A) in 2007. By the middle of 2008 he was already at Tennessee(AA). At each stop along the way he posted below mediocre .600+ OPS's.
I call that a fastrack based on something other than performance. Contrast that with Ryan Theriot who started his third year in the Cubs organization in A ball and his fourth year at A+ Daytona while posting numbers similar to Lansford.
Re: that's not much of a fasttrack for a 24 year old.
2+ seasons in A ball over 3 years (he played in boise before peoria) and gets moved up to AA as 24 year old for a 1/2 season.
you've seen this before. this is not odd, unusual, or weird.
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especially not since Wilken took over...
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Today's game is on WGN - Cubs/Sox, Z pitching, and Kosuke debuts and hopefully lasts longer than Koskie. Good times.
Cubs face Clayton Richard, a lefty, but I wonder if Lou bats Kosuke second anyways just to prove his point.
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Sure enough...
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Thanks for the reply Phil. I think you're right about this. Josh could hit at the college level but he had to know he was never going to make it to show after the last couple years of futility with the bat.
But that arm of his, that's another thing entirely.
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Summary of the above link:
Superstar throws hissy fit about dress code.
Superstar writes shit all over him in some form of protest.
Superstar requests trade.
Superstar changes his mind and doesn't know what you're talking about.
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I might be sympathetic with the Marlins on this except that I have absolutely no faith in Marlins management. It is my opinion they are all huge doodyheads.
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Doodyheads? Ouch...
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yeah, i'm all about free speech and freedom of expression, but that deserves a ban if i've ever seen something that deserves one.
just, wow...
can't believe you went there.
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dress codes are relics of the old anyway...most make no sense and are just what makes the manager (and in most cases...hell, almost EVERY case...the owners) wants.
they wear suits to/from the airport...walk into hotels in suits (well, most of the time)...all that other image stuff while being "professional looking off the field."
this from a team that brought us scantily clad cheerleaders as part of their baseball image...yeah...whatever...
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Still like him better than Steinbrenner
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Superstar writes shit all over him in some form of protest.
fortunately he did his writing with a sharpie and not his poop
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they tried to convert Theriot to a switch hitter...looks like they abandoned that global strategy and replaced it with conversion to pitchers.
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Lou on Fukudome on MLB.tv
"we like him to spray the ball around..."
and I chuckle...
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2 RBI's for Z today, a hit, a BB and 2 RBI's for Koyie...
Theriot slides over a bat at home plate, grabbed his side but is probably fine...
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Who the FUCK was on-deck after the batter dropped the bat??!!! Or, was Pyrzynzski making sure not to lift a finger.
That is Little League shit! WTF?!
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Answer my last question: Three-Fingers Hill...
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Soriano makes a nice catch in left center...Fukudome loses one in the sun and ends up a ground rule double...9-2 Cubs.
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Snyder gets outrighted...37 on the 40-man roster now.
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Recent comments
From Keith Law:
This from a Kiley McDaniel chat a couple weeks ago...
"Comment From Wrenzie
Who has more ceiling between Yusniel Diaz or Eddy Julio Martinez?
Kiley McDaniel: Martinez. I have Eddy (20 years old) as a 65 runner with a 55 arm and 50 raw power that profiles as an everyday CF that could be above average depending on if the bat is a 45 or a 55. I have Yusniel (19) as a 60 runner with a 55 arm and 40 raw power that can be an everyday guy if he hits enough (50 or 55)."
"Per Jesse Sanchez at mlb.com, Cubs reportedly have signed 20-year old Cuban OF Eddy Julio Martinez for $3M bonus.
Arizona Phil 7 hours 23 min ago"
it's day old news, and it's got nothing to do with the cubs, but ichiro signed a $2m deal with MIA (with a $2m option for 2017).
neat. 41 years old and damn close to 3000 hits.
also, rain delays suck.
take that giants
I think that if a team objects to the 1-game wildcard playin game so much, they could just win the pennant and avoid themselves the trouble.
Per Jesse Sanchez at mlb.com, Cubs reportedly have signed 20-year old Cuban OF Eddy Julio Martinez for $3M bonus.
BLOCK: Of course any advantage is an advantage. An MLB, NBA, or NHL team getting the extra game at home in a seven game series is an advantage, I just don't think it is enough of an advantage for winning a division and/or having the best record in a conference or league over the course of an 82-game season (NBA and NHL) or 162 game series (MLB).
TEX takes the opening game from TOR (@TOR) 5-3.
TOR lost bautista + donaldson in-game due to injuries...TEX lost beltre...dunno if any will be lingering issues leading to missed games.
Ride the Kid Magic! Schwarber hadn't homered in a long time before last night.
Greg Maddux was 8-18 in his rookie season. Kyle has the 8 wins down pat.
Think Baby Maddux.
Prof. Harold Hill's THINK system at work.
Kyle is on the far left.
I support this. Hendricks has not only looked better lately but seems to start struggling after a few innings which is better than the 1st in the playoffs.
Just tweeted via Jesse Rogers: Hendricks starting Game 2. Wow. Just wow.
That was good!
Well said. On one hand, I thought the HBP was a bad baseball play -- down 4 runs, put a runner on for a red-hot Fowler. On the other hand, they needed to do something -- I hadn't thought about the warning/pitching inside point. Is Hurdle that smart? He does not strike me that way. By the way -- not clear which fan base you are referring to in your "first" 3rd point.
My unsolicited opinions on topics covered in this thread:
1. I hate the fact that after 162 games, a team could be out after 1 game. However, I think the system is pretty close to perfect right now. 2 of 3 isn't feasible unless they shorten the regular season, and it ices the division winners for way too long. This creates excitement, and rewards the division winners.


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No matter what she's wearing (or not wearing), Rihanna always looks amazing. Good for her. No, really!
Star Style Evolution: Jennifer Aniston
At the premiere of The Princess Diaries, Anne went for an elegant side-swept chignon.
Still feeling the updo look, Anne worked a more relaxed version at the MTV Movie Awards.
Stars from "The Hills" Rock the Red Carpet


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Penelope Weber
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Candace West
Candace E. West joined the SSRC in 2013, as Program Officer for Religion and the Public Sphere. West is also the Managing Editor of the religion program's web forums, Reverberations and The Immanent Frame. She holds a PhD in Religious Studies from Stanford University, where her r…
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Jennifer Wright
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Lisa Yanoti
Lisa Yanoti worked at the Council for 7 years prior to her return to the position of SSRC Budget Manager. She worked for Saks Fifth Avenue for 1 year in the interim as an Inventory Control Manager. Lisa has a Bachelors degree in Finance.
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Jing Zhang
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Wei Zhu
Wei Zhu is a program associate for the SSRC program on Religion and the Public Sphere and an editorial associate for The Immanent Frame. He graduated from Brown University with a B.A. in Economics and in International Relations.
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Zachary Zinn
Zachary Zinn is Director of Technology at the Social Science Research Council. A project manager, web developer/designer, systems administrator, and general technology enthusiast, he has worked on a wide variety of SSRC information technology projects and digital publications sin…