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World's Largest Oyster Restoration Project - Complete!
Harris Creek restoration partners toss oysters overboard as part of the final oyster planting in the tributary.
September 15, 2015 marked a major milestone in the life of the Chesapeake Bay - the completion of the largest oyster restoration project on the planet.
It's part of an aggressive and concerted effort to restore oyster reefs in 10 Chesapeake Bay tributaries by 2025. And we're just getting started.
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Oysters are an iconic species in the Chesapeake Bay. They filter sediment and algae and absorb nitrogen from the water, while providing important nurseries and feeding grounds to rockfish, crabs and other marine life.
For generations, oysters have also played an important role in the bay economy as a food that locals and tourists love.
In fact, it's possible they have been loved to death.
Overharvest, pollution and disease have decimated populations and left remaining oysters unable to fill their ecological and economic roles.
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Fortunately, recent and dramatic changes in the public policy arena, coupled with emerging scientific understanding and the creation of large-scale oyster sanctuaries, are providing a clear path forward to restore this keystone species.
On the Chesapeake Bay tributary of Harris Creek in Maryland, representatives from The Nature Conservancy gathered with partners from NOAA, the Army Corps of Engineers, the state of Maryland, the Oyster Recovery Partnership, U.S. congressional and state representatives, and others to celebrate the completion of the initial construction and seeding phase of a project that started more than five years ago.
At 350 acres, the Harris Creek reef is bigger than the National Mall and has been seeded with more than 2 billion oysters. These oysters were bred at the University of Maryland's Horn Point Hatchery, where they were selected for their resistance to dermo (Perkinsus marinus) and MSX (Haplosporidium nelson), two diseases that have decimated oyster populations over the last 60 years.
Harris Creek's reefs are providing new homes for fish and crabs and creating cleaner water. It's an example of how we can bring back an icon of the Chesapeake Bay—both here and beyond.
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While ground-breaking in its own right, the Harris Creek project also provides a road map for large-scale oyster restoration efforts in other Chesapeake Bay tributaries. Work in Maryland's Tred Avon and Little Choptank rivers is already underway. In Virginia's Piankatank River, two sanctuary reefs totaling 25 acres have been constructed and up to 50 acres of new oyster sanctuary reef will be built in 2016 to help reach the restoration goal for the river.
And our work in Harris Creek isn't done. Over the next two years, The Nature Conservancy will help measure how much pollution this restoration is removing and how many more fish are growing.
Because disease conditions change from year to year throughout the bay, partners will also monitor Harris Creek's oysters to understand the prevalence of pathogens and the impact on oyster populations.
The map below, created by Elizabeth North from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences, shows a model for how oyster larvae are transported throughout Harris Creek.
By restoring and repopulating large oyster reefs in key parts of the bay, we hope to reach a tipping point where oyster populations become sustainable, expanding their numbers and the benefits they and their reefs provide.
Scientists Say Maryland's Gigantic New Oyster Reef is a Pearl that Could Save the Chesapeake Bay (The Washington Post). Maryland can lay claim to the world's largest man-made oyster reef. It was finished just days ago, and rests at the watery bottom of Harris Creek on the Eastern Shore, spread across more acres than the national Mall.
A Final Oyster Planting in Harris Creek (The Star Democrat). Tuesday, Sept. 15, was the last oyster spat planting in Harris Creek, wrapping up what the Nature Conservancy calls the largest oyster restoration project in the world.


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Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull [official website] on Monday proposed new counter-terrorism legislation [press release] that would allow for indefinite detention. Turnbull announced plans to introduce Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2016, which would allow for the indefinite detention of convicted terrorists who have served their sentences but are still deemed a threat to public safety. According to Turnbull, this would be, "supervised by the courts similarly to the arrangements that apply in a number of our jurisdictions for sex offenders and extremely violent individuals." The legislation would also allow for "control orders" to be placed on individuals as... Full Story››
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This videos come courtesy of PlayStation but you can check out Sam's own contributions – the opening 20 minutes and the first full mission.
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Basically, they're remotely-controlling a Senseta rover from a Google Nexus One, with an Arduino and Bluetooth in-between. The Arduino and Android pairing apparently makes for a much smaller controller bundle, which in turn means the rover is lighter, more manoeuvrable and uses less power. It's also a reasonably priced alternative; including a Nexus One, it all came to under $600 (though that doesn't include the rover itself).
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The third-ranked Ohio State men's gymnastics team captured the 2016 Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championship Friday in front of a hometown crowd of 1,579 at St. John Arena. The Buckeyes secured their 13th Big Ten title overall and first since 2007.
Michigan won the 2016 Big Ten Women's Gymnastics Championships title.
Minnesota clinched the regular-season Big Ten Women's Gymnastics Championship on Saturday. The Golden Gophers (9-0) placed first with 197.425 points at the Big Five meet against Iowa, Michigan, Penn State and Rutgers en route to their second regular-season title and first since 2014.
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A man is killed Sunday morning when his vehicle rolls and hit a tree in Linn County.
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In 2011, Nezha was awarded with the Premio Danza & Danza as the Best Interpreter of the Year.
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For more than a decade, the 80-game losing streak of Prairie View A&M's football team ranked the Panthers among the worst college football teams of all time.
It wasn't until 2009 that Prairie View A&M football started showing some success and the historically black college clinched its first SWAC Western Division championship in 45 years.
The conference title was a fitting tribute to Prairie View A&M's legendary band director, George Edwards, who died in March 2009 after a car accident.
For much of Edwards' 31 years at the school, the Marching Storm was the only reason to come out and see the football team.
"During the halftime of an HBCU game, people don't go get hot dogs and cokes," said William McQueen, who took over after his friend's death. "You do that some other time. You want to be in the stands at halftime to see the show. Football people think fans come to football games to see football. With HBCU bands, we can have all bands and still fill up a stadium."
When Edwards took over at Prairie View in 1978, the band had about 25 members. A member of Florida A&M's famed "Marching 100," Edwards had just finished his master's degree at Michigan State, and he hired McQueen as his assistant.
"He was a senior during my freshman year at FAMU and he was very talented," said McQueen. "As a student, he wrote for the marching band and that was not common during that time. We had about a 200-piece band, and of that number, only two students that I'm aware of wrote music for the band."
During his tenure, Edwards built the band into one of the most critically acclaimed in the country, boasting 225 members.
"He certainly put this band program on the map," said McQueen. "When you have a good product, then people want to be a part of it to the point where they take pride in participating in it and declaring that they're a member of it."
Prairie View A&M was one of eight bands showcased earlier this month during the 2010 Battle of the Bands in Atlanta, the premier event for HBCU marching bands.
It played in President George W. Bush's Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C., in 2001, and was followed around and profiled by the BBC. It played at the opening of Houston's Reliant Stadium, and the band's drum line, "The Box," and its dancers, "The Black Foxes," performed with Beyonce during the 2004 Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day game.
In January 2009, five months before his death, Edwards realized one of his lifelong goals as the "Storm" marched in the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Prairie View was the first band from a historically black college to perform in the Rose Bowl Parade.
Band member Erica Dotson remembers the group's first performance without "Prof Edwards."
"When it came to halftime and we actually had to bow down to pay tribute to him, that brought tears because we saw his picture on the screen and it was like, 'Wow, this is the first performance we have without him,'" said Dotson of the game at Reliant Stadium against Texas Southern, a qualifier for the 2010 Battle of the Bands. "We were actually taking a step forward to continue without him."
The Panthers paid their final tribute to Edwards during last fall's homecoming game versus Alabama State on Oct. 11, including a rendition of R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly," accompanied by the release of 35 doves.
"It was emotional for kids, it was emotional for people in the stands, especially the homecoming performance," McQueen said. "I didn't tell them everything that was going to happen, so when the doves flew over and they went up into the air and they went around the back of the band and then flew over the band and over the crowd while the band was playing, it was awesome.
"It was a touching show and there was some healing we all had to go through, all of us."
Edwards' lasting legacy will be in the lessons he taught to his musicians.
Dotson became the first woman to receive a Fox Music Experience internship. She took many of the lessons she learned as a Prairie View A&M musician to her new position.
"The whole time the internship running was going on, I thought back to him stressing how I needed to be a leader and him telling me that I could do anything that I put my mind to," said Dotson. "He saw so much in me that I never saw in myself."
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Will it not work as good, or what? This under the tongue thing, really sucks. These strips are too big.I've been cutting them, but it still kinda sucks.
What happens if I swallow my Suboxone film?
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13 Mar 2011
I dont anything will happen, literally... Both kinds are made to be disolved under the tongue so they seep into the blood stream. Swallowing them bypasses that straight into the stomach. Although I am sure some may get into your blood stream by swallowing them its not nearly the amount u need to do the job... Hence, under the tongue works the best. I know the taste is horrid but... I love wintergreen life savers and when ever I have to take me suboxone tab.. ( never tried the film and wont ) I could bare the taste cause I have been told by someone who has taken both, they all taste gross... Good Luck
10 Aug 2011
Yes, you should take it under the tounge, I used to take the tablets and i recently switched to the films (Insurance). I actually like the films a lot better than the tabs because they disolve much quicker... i know the taste sucks but i got used to it after a while. It helps to drink water before (not during) you take your films so it disolves easily... Good Luck :)
12 May 2013
I am probably the only one who prefers the tablet over the film any day of the week. The film would almost make me puke, I'm taking 32mg a day, and I just now got generic tablets hooray! When I was first prescribed the tabs my insurance didn't cover anything and it was choking me out of $1000 a month just for the Suboxone. I found that Butterfinger candy bars work very well at killing the taste.
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Barona Cultural Center & Museum Presents 'Sports The Competitive Spirit' Exhibition
- When Ongoing from now until November 30, 2013[days & times]
- Where Barona Cultural Center & Museum, 1095 Barona Road, Lakeside, CA Map | Website
- Age limit All ages
- Categories Exhibits, Heritage & Cultural, Museums, Sports
- Cost Free
Above: Graphical logo for Barona Cultural Center & Museum.
The Barona Cultural Center & Museum celebrates the history of sports on the Barona Indian Reservation with a new exhibition, "Sports the Competitive Spirit."
Learn the stories of generations of Native Americans who have played and excelled at sports and explore a retrospective from the 1940s to 2013 which reveals the Tribe's deep devotion to sports.
Exhibition highlights include famous athletes from the past and present including Jim Thorpe, Billy Mills and Notah Begay whose President's Cup ring is on display. A special section is dedicated to the Barona people including Matt LaChappa, a San Diego Padres second round draft pick in 1993, and Pat Curo who went toe-to-toe with Bill Walton in high school.
The exhibition opens on October 1, 2013.
Hours: Tuesday through Friday: 12pm to 5pm; Saturday: 10am to 4pm; Sundays and Mondays: CLOSED
Cost: Free
For more information, call 619-443-7003 Ext. 219 or visit www.baronamuseum.org
Location: Barona Cultural Center & Museum, 4355 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902 Google Map


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Dr. Lipman's Answers
How are uterine fibroids diagnosed?Uterine fibroids can be diagnosed either by feeling them on a physical exam of the uterus or by their appearance on a radiologic imaging study (exs. pelvic ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI).Full Answer
What is adenomyosis?To understand adenomyosis, one needs to understand the layers of the uterus. There are 3 main layers of the uterus: endometrium, myometrium, and perimetrium. The endometrium is the thin lining of the uterus....Full Answer
Will having a hysterectomy cause me to enter menopause?In the December 2011 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Duke University researchers corroborated what many physicians have felt for many years, namely younger women who underwent hysterectomy had an app...Full Answer
What are the symptoms of varicose veins?Varicose veins may be asymptomatic and only a cosmetic concern. They can also cause symptoms; most commonly a tired, dull achy feeling in the affected leg. This pain is worse when the person is standing...Full Answer
What increases my risk of having varicose veins?The following are risk factors for varicose veins:
- Female sex: Women are several times more likely to suffer with varicose veins. Female hormones relax vein walls which can lead to varicose veins. Hormonal changes
What causes uterine fibroids?No one know what causes fibroids. They are typically seen in women of child-bearing age and more common in African-American women than women of other racial groups.Full Answer
Can women with uterine fibroids become pregnant?Yes. Many women with fibroids are able to conceive, carry, and deliver children normally. However, fibroids can interfere with every part of the fertility pathway from conception to delivery. Fibroids...Full Answer
What is uterine fibroid embolization?Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), also known as Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) is performed by Interventional Radiologists (IRs), physicians who are trained in image-guided, minimally invasive targeted...Full Answer
What increases my risk for uterine fibroids?No one knows what causes uterine fibroids, and therefore it is not possible to prevent them from forming. The following 3 factors increase your risk for developing fibroids: being a woman of childbearing...Full Answer
What are treatments for fibroids other than hysterectomy?Yes ! In fact hysterectomy is largely unnecessary in the treatment of uterine fibroids which are benign, non-cancerous tumors. There is a significant value for women if they can keep their uterus which...Full Answer
What is a urethrocele (urethral prolapse)?The urethra is a tube which carries urine from the bladder. In women, a urethrocele is a protrusion of the urethra in to the vagina. There are various degrees of this prolapse, from very slight and mild...Full Answer
What is an impaired immune system?The immune system is the body's tool to fight infections and other foreign material that gets into our body. The skin, liver, spleen, kidneys, bloodstream and lymphatic system (a network of thin tubes...Full Answer
What is an abdominal MRI scan?MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. This is an imaging tool that healthcare providers use to see inside the belly. This machine uses strong magnetic fields and radiofrequency waves to generate hig...Full Answer
Should I be concerned about fibroids if I'm entering menopause?No. Fibroids are benign (non-cancerous tumors). They are usually are not an issue for women in menopause. On occasion, post-menopausal women (typically recently post-menopausal) will have increased...Full Answer
How are uterine fibroids treated?If a woman has fibroids but does not have symptoms, no treatment is necessary. For mild symptoms, lifestyle modifications may be all that is necessary. For example estrogen (which stimulates fibroid growth and why fibroids can grow...Full Answer
Can I get uterine fibroids again even if I've been treated for them before?Yes. There are global treatments and local treatments for fibroids. The 2 global treatments are hysterectomy and UFE. Local treatments for fibroids include surgical myomectomy (surgically removing of a...Full Answer
Are heavy menstrual periods a symptom of fibroids?Yes. Uterine fibroids are the most common cause of heavy menstrual bleeding. Sometimes because the bleeding has been heavy for a long time, the woman doesn't recognize the amount of bleeding to be...Full Answer
How do medications treat uterine fibroids?The three most common medications used to treat fibroids are the following:
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (ex. ibuprofen). These help to reduce pain and bleeding. In, 2009, tranexamic
Are fibroids common?Uterine fibroids are very common. One in every three women of child-bearing age have fibroids, and up to 80% of African-American women of child-bearing age have these benign tumors.Full Answer
How common are hysterectomies among women?Hysterectomy is the 2nd most common surgical procedure performed in the United States (C-section # 1). This is rather surprising as 50% of the population (i.e. men) are not eligible for the procedure....Full Answer
Will I need to have a hysterectomy if I have fibroids?No. Fibroids are benign (noncancerous) tumors. If they are not causing any symptoms, no treatment is necessary. If they are causing symptoms, and you are not interested in having children, hysterectomy...Full Answer
Why are most hysterectomies performed?The most common reason why hysterectomies are performed are uterine fibroids which are benign, non-cancerous tumors. It is important for women with symptomatic fibroids to know they do not need to...Full Answer
What is Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia?HHT is Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia. It is also known as Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome. It is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder. The Curacao Diagnostic Criteria are used to characterize the...Full Answer
Can a child inherit HHT from a parent with the disease?Yes. HHT (Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder. There is usually one parent that has the affected gene (Aa) and one that does not (aa). That results in 4 possible combi...Full Answer
What is the treatment of varicoceles?A varicocele is a varicose vein(s) involving the veins that drain the testicles/scrotum. They result from the same mechanism that causes varicose veins in other parts of the body. The venous dilatation comes from venous hypertension...Full Answer
How do you treat bleeding that is related to uterine fibroids?Bleeding related to fibroids should first be treated medically. In the past non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAID, ex. ibuprofen) or oral contraceptive pills have been the most commonly...Full Answer
Why do fibroids cause different symptoms among women?Fibroids are benign tumors made up of smooth muscle and fibrous tissue. They are very firm and hard to the touch. The hardness of these tumors along with the location of the fibroids in the uterus...Full Answer
Why do uterine fibroids cause painful menstrual cramps?Fibroids can cause pain in 2 distinct ways:
- By causing heavy menstrual flow which includes passage of blood clots. When these clots travel from the uterus through the cervix in to the vagina this
Do uterine fibroids get worse over time?The symptoms from uterine fibroids (most commonly heavy uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, and increased urinary frequency) can get worse over time as the fibroids grow under hormonal stimulation. However, there are many women...Full Answer
Can uterine fibroids be prevented?No. No one knows what causes fibroids, and therefore, fibroids cannot be prevented. It is possible to decrease your risk for developing fibroids by eating right, exercising, and maintaining a normal body weight. Women...Full Answer
Where are uterine fibroids located within the uterus?There are 3 main types of fibroids as determined by their location in the uterus. The submucosal fibroids are located in the central most portion of the uterus, along the lining or on occasion located...Full Answer
How do uterine fibroids affect the body?Fibroids can affect the body in 2 main ways:
- They can cause symptoms most notably heavy menstrual bleeding (which can lead to significant anemia), pelvic pain, and increased urinary frequency.
What are varicoceles?A varicocele is a collection of varicose (dilated) and twisted veins in the scrotum. It is most commonly seen in youg men (ages 15-25), and usually involves the veins of the left side of the scrotum (although...Full Answer
How does polycystic ovary syndrome affect the body?Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is due to an imbalance in a woman's sex hormones with increased androgen (ex. testosterone) production. While testosterone is a male hormone, women also have this hormone at lower...Full Answer
Why do I get migraines right before my period?"Menstrual migraines" can also be due to significant anemia from heavy periods caused by uterine fibroids. Other signs of anemia that can accompany these migraines might include significant lethargy...Full AnswerHelpful? 2 people found this helpful.
Should my fibroids be removed by my obgyn or surgeon?Symptomatic uterine fibroids do not necessarily need surgery at all. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) performed by an Interventional Radiologist (IR) is a non-surgical procedure which has been shown...Full Answer
What is deep vein thrombosis, and how can it cause pulmonary embolism?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where blood clots form most commonly in the deep veins of the legs or pelvis. These clots can break off and travel to the heart and lungs (aka pulmonary emboli)...Full Answer
What is portal vein embolization?Portal vein embolization (PVE) is a procedure performed by Interventional Radiologists (IR). IRs are board-certified physicians who specialize in minimally invasive targeted treatments to treat medical...Full Answer
How does a ventilation-perfusion scan diagnose pulmonary embolism?A Ventilation-Perfusion (V/Q) scan is typically a procedure performed in the Nuclear Medicine section of the Radiology Department of a hospital. There are 2 parts of this test: one to look at ventilation...Full Answer
How is embolization used to treat liver cancer?Embolization is a procedure that cuts off the flow of blood in to an area that it previously supplied. Liver embolization takes advantage of the dual blood supply of the liver (hepatic artery and portal...Full AnswerHelpful? 2 people found this helpful.
Is uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) covered by insurance?Yes. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) also known as Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) is routinely covered by insurance payors including Medicare and Medicaid. Depending on the individual plan, will...Full Answer
What should I expect after having uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)?In experienced hands, the UFE procedure often takes less than 1 hour to perform. Patients will have a period of bed rest; typically 1-2 hours (if a simple closure device to seal the opening at the...Full Answer
What are the risks of uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)?The risks for UFE are very low and significantly lower than any of the surgical options for fibroids. There are some women who no longer menstruate after UFE. This has been reported in very rare cases...Full Answer
Why may I need uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)?If you are suffering with symptomatic uterine fibroids, Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) may be an option for you. The procedure is also known as Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE). The most common...Full Answer
How effective is uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)?Fibroids are only treated if they cause symptoms and therefore effectiveness should be measured in terms of relieving symptoms. Over 90% of patients will get significant improvement in symptoms (ty...Full Answer
How can traveling cause pulmonary embolism?Virchow was a 19th Century physician who first described the risks for developing thrombosis, which still apply today. Virchow's triad consists of hypercoagulability (thicker blood), stasis of blood flow,...Full Answer
What should I think about if I have uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)?Interventional Radiologists (IR) are the physicians that perform the UFE procedure. You should seek out the IR who has the most UFE experience in your area. If there is not an IR with a significant UFE...Full Answer
What are the possible complications of uterine fibroids?Uterine fibroids are usually aymptomatic. When these benign, non-cancerous tumors cause symptoms it is most commonly heavy, painful menstrual periods. Fibroids are the most common reason why women have...Full Answer
What follow-up care is necessary after uterine fibroid treatment?Follow-up care depends on the type of treatment. Patients that are being treated with medicines will need interval follow-up with their doctor to insure that the medicines are effective or if not c...Full Answer
What procedures help treat uterine fibroids?There are a number of procedures that help treat uterine fibroids. It is important to remember that prior to procedures there are less invasive ways to treat fibroids that should be tried first.


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Prepare orzo stuffing. Set aside. Make a horizontal slice in the pork tenderloin to create a pocket. Open tenderloin like a book. Place between 2 sheets of wax paper. Flatten with mallet until meat is of equal thickness. Place orzo stuffing lengthwise along center of tenderloin. Roll the meat up lengthwise, leaving the seam on the bottom. Tie meat with butchers string so it remains closed. Do not tie too tightly. Roll the tenderloin in chopped herbs. Season with pepper. Sear meat in a nonstick skillet until slightly brown. Transfer meat to roasting pan which has been sprayed lightly with vegetable oil. Roast in a preheated 350-degree oven until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, about 30 minutes. Remove meat from pan. Let rest. Deglaze pan drippings with chicken broth. Strain liquid into small saucepan. Add dissolved cornstarch. Stir until slightly thickened. Untie string on tenderloin. Slice meat into 8 slices, provide 2 slices per serving. Serve with pan juices. This recipe is by Wayne King, a high school senior from NY. It wins him a scholarship to Johnson and Wales University. The 1996 cookoff was held by the College of Culinary Arts at Providence, RI
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Record: 3-6, .333 W-L% (75th of 83)
Conference: SWC ▪ Conference Record: 0-2 (Schedule and Results)
Coach: E.T. Pickering (4-5)
PS/G: 9.9 (70th of 83) ▪ PA/G: 22.2 (78th of 83)
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Reviewed By: Alvin s on 5/18/16
Nice to add more to be sure be seen on road ways
Visibility is very important. This safety triangle help you to be seen by motorists, and features the Adventure Cycling Association logo.
Weight: 1.7oz
Size: 10"x10"x10"
Reviewed By: Alvin s on 5/18/16
Nice to add more to be sure be seen on road ways
Reviewed By: John on 3/8/16
This is a good piece of equipment to have. I haven't used it on a tour yet, but I keep it on the back of the trailer I use to go grocery shopping. It kind of flops around a bit as it was really designed to wear as a belt. This is not a big problem, I'll just find a way to stiffen it out for the trailer.
Reviewed By: Jeffrey Skinner on 6/5/14
This is awesome!! I rode a fully loaded touring bike for so long without any reflective gear. I received one of these safety triangles on my Leadership Training Course that I did with ACA. I've been using it ever since, and I have noticed a HUGE difference. Now, it seems like I am much more visible to passing cars as they give me more room than ever, and barely ever get too close for comfort. Highly recommended. I also just ordered the new Safety Wing for a little extra visibility. I think combined, these two will be perfect.
Reviewed By: bromines32 on 7/22/13
I forget it is around my waist. On a commute to work, a coworker later said I looked like a truck from a distance.
Reviewed By: Sonny Solomon on 4/15/13
Use the triangle on my bicycle trailer. Very visible and traffic slow down. Highly recommend. Deatsville, Alabama


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2009 Cubs Top 15 Prospects
UPDATE: Arizona Phil's much anticipated top 15 list was kind of lost in the shuffle yesterday with the Kevin Gregg trade, so I'm putting it up top for the weekend. Obviously it was done before Ceda got traded, so Phil will have to drop by with #16 and you can move everyone else up one.
I also wanted to add, and sorry if it's a repeat, that the Cubs 6th round pick of 2006 Joshua Lansford has moved from third base to the pitcher's mound as of Instructionals last month. Word comes from friend of TCR, Steve Holley at Inside the Ivy. (Rob G.)
Using the criteria Baseball America uses to rate their Top Ten prospects (50 MLB IP and 130 MLB AB limit, but not concerned with MLB service time), here are my Top 15 Cubs prospects pre-2009. It's just my opinion,and I'm sure many of you have your own idea of who should be where. I probably tend to place greater weight on players at the higher levels, although I do consider players further down the pipeline as well...
1. Jeff Samardzija, RHP (2006 5th Round - Notre Dame) - age 23
COMMENT: A star WR at Notre Dame, Samardzija got "1st round money"(and eventually a major league contract with a "no-trade" clause) to sign with the Cubs. After developing a slider and a splitter to go with his mid-90's power sinker, the Shark is now a bonafide top-tier prospect. He still needs to show better command of his pitches, but he should eventually be either an MLB closer or top-of-the-rotation starter. Baseball was essentially his "second" sport in college, but he has worked hard over the past couple of years to make himself a big league pitcher, and it looks like he has done just that. He will probably be somewhere in the Cubs bullpen in 2009, although he could end up in the starting rotation, too, depending on circumstances. If it's the latter, the Cubs might want him to be in the starting rotation at Iowa for a while coming out of Spring Training '09.
2. Josh Vitters, 3B (2007 1st Round - Cypress, HS - Cypress, CA) - age 19
COMMENT: Vitters was the Cubs #1 draft pick in 2007, and the Cubs signed him just prior to the 8/15 deadline (Vitters had signed an NCAA LOI to attend Arizona State). But he had been sick the latter part of his senior year in high school, and he reported to Fitch Park in August 2007 weak and out of shape. He didn't look much bettter in the 2007 AZ Instructional League, and then he had hand problems (blisters and tendinitis) in Spring Training 2008 that delayed the start of his season. But once he got healthy, Vitters showed what he can do as a hitter. He hit 328/365/498 in 61 games at Boise, and was named the Northwest League's #1 prosprect by Baseball America. He has plus-power and could develop into a 25+ HR guy. He still needs to improve his defensive play at 3B (especially the accuracy of his throws), but I would profile him as a young Garret Atkins at this point. Only 19, Vitters will be the "main man" at Peoria in 2009. His older brother Christian is a 3B prospect in the Oakland A's organization.
3-A. Jose Ceda, RHP (2004 NDFA - Dominican Republic - by SD) - age 21
COMMENT: Acquired from the Padres for Todd Walker a couple of years ago, Ceda has had shoulder problems off & on in his career and he needs to watch his weight (he is 6'4 260+), but when he's in shape and 100% healthy, he is virtually uinhittable. (He threw 23 consecutive hitless innings at Peoria to close the 2007 season). Ceda throws an upper-90's fastball and a power-slider and should devlop into an MLB closer or (at least) an 8th inning set-up man. He was used as a starter at Daytona at the beginning of the 2008 season to force him to use his secondary stuff, but was moved back to closer when he got a mid-season promotion to AA Tennessee. He reminds me of a young Jose Valverde. Ceda should be the closer at Iowa in 2009 and could quite possibly get a call-up to Chicago sometime during the season if he performs well at AAA.
NOTE: Jose Ceda was traded to the Florida Marlins after I completed this post, so I renumbered the list after Ceda, starting with Andrew Cashner at #3-B, and I added Dan McDaniel as the new #15.
3-B Andrew Cashner, RHP (2008 1st Round - TCU) - age 22
COMMENT: Cashner was drafted by the Cubs in the 29th round of the 2007 out of a Texas JC but didn't sign, instead transferring to TCU where he developed into the nation's #1 college closer. And then the Cubs drafted him again in 2008 (this time as their1st round pick), and this time the Cubs did sign him. Cashner was rusty (he hadn't pitched for about three months) when he reported to Fitch Park this past summer, and then he had a lot of difficulty throwing strikes at Daytona in August, but he was "lights out" in the FSL playoffs in September. Cashner profiles as a power-closer, combining a mid to upper 90's fastball and a mid-upper 80's slider. I would describe him as a young Brad Lidge. Cashner should be the closer at Daytona on Opening Day 2009, but he could get promoted to AA Tennessee very quickly if he throws like he did in the 2008 FSL playoffs.
4. Welington Castillo, C (2004 NDFA - Dominican Republic) - age 21
COMMENT: While he's often described as a good defensive catcher, his defense is more projection than performance right now. He has a strong arm and is fairly athletic behind the plate, but he is careless/foolish with his throws and had a ton of errors and passed balls in 2008. His bat is actually ahead of his defense at this point, and he displays above-average power for a player his age. With Geovany Soto ahead of him, the Cubs can certainly afford to take their time with him, but he should eventually develop into a Flying Molina Brothers-type MLB catcher (probably more Benji than Yadier, though). Castillo will likely begin the 2009 season back at AA Tennessee, but he could easily get a mid-season promotion to AAA and a September call-up to Chicago.
5. Ryan Flaherty, INF (2008 Supplemental 1st Round - Vanderbilt) - age 22
COMMENT: Selected with the compensation draft pick the Cubs got for losing FA catcher Jason Kendall to MIL after the 2007 season, Flaherty played SS at Vanderbilt and 2B with Team USA, and the Cubs played him at SS at Boise, but he makes WAY too many errors to stay there. I would say his future is almost certainly at 2B rather than SS. He has plus-power for a middle-infielder, and if he can play corner OF, too, he might become a left-handed version of Mark DeRosa. Best case scenario is that he develops into a Chase Utley-type second-baseman. Son of a college baseball coach, Flaherty is a savvy player, too. I would expect Flaherty to get jumped from Boise to Daytona in 2009, along with a move from SS to 2B.
6. Kevin Hart, RHP (2004 11th Round - U. of Maryland - by BAL) - age 25
COMMENT: Hart was just a middling prospect when Cubs Assistant GM Randy Bush made the deal to get him from the Orioles for Freddie Bynum after the 2006 season, but Hart developed into a definite MLB prospect after AA pitching coach Dennis Llewallyn tweaked his mechanics and taught him a cutter at Tennessee in 2007. In fact, Hart was so successful in his transformation to prospect that he was brought up to Chicago and was added to the Cubs 2007 post-season NLDS roster. Hart struggled in Spring Training 2008 and early in the 2008 season with the Cubs, however, and was sent to Iowa, where he developed into a solid closer. He pitched a lot better with the Cubs in September, and he should be a decent MLB reliever, with the stamina to be a back-of the rotation rotation starter if circumstances warrant. Hart will compete for a job in the Cubs bullpen in 2009.
7. Tyler Colvin, OF (2006 1st Round - Clemson) - age 23
COMMENT: Colvin played most of the 2008 season with a left-elbow injury that eventually required Tommy John surgery post-2008. He has plus-speed and plus-power with the potential to hit 20+ HR, 30+ doubles, and 10+ triples, albeit with too many strikeouts and not a lot of walks. He is a dead first-ball/fastball hitter, although he worked on being more patient at the plate at AA in 2008. He is just a passable flyhawk with a below-average arm (even before the TJS). He probably hurt his elbow after being put on an arm-strengthening program in 2007 that the Cubs hoped would make him able to play RF. He was moved to LF at Clemson to take advantage of his speed and athleticism, but his "natural" position is 1B. Colvin will probably be rehabbing from TJS in Spring Training, but he could well be in LF at Iowa by May and possibly back in CF by 2010.
8. Jay Jackson, RHP (2008 9th Round - Furman) - age 21
COMMENT: Jackson is an advanced pitcher who throws four or five different pitches for strikes, with a nasty slider and 93 MPH fastball being his main "out" pitches. He was drafted just this past June, but made it all the way to Daytona by August and started a game in the FSL playoffs. He has a lot of confidence and doesn't get rattled. Jackson was a rotation starter in college at Furman, but he also played CF when he wasn't pitching. He is an excellent all-around athlete (he was an outstanding basketball player in HS), and being able to hit and field should help him win a few more games than the average pitcher. With his basketball background, cool self-confidence, and the ability to hit (with power), he almost seems a bit like Bob Gibson. Jackson should begin the 2009 season at Daytona, with a rapid promotion to AA Tennessee in the cards if he pitches like he did in 2008.
9. Micah Hoffpauir, 1B (2002 13th Round - Lamar) - age 28
COMMENT: At 28, Hoff-POWER! is an example of a "late-bloomer." He is an excellent defensive 1st baseman (rival managers rated Hoffpauir as the best defensive 1st baseman in the PCL in '08) and a left-handed hitter with plus-power. He had a five-hit game versus the Mets in September. Hoffpauir should replace Daryle Ward as the Cubs back-up 1B and #1 LHPH in 2009, but he could be an everyday 1st baseeman or platoon 1st baseman on some MLB clubs. I would compare him to Adam LaRoche of the Pirates.
10. Esmailin Caridad, RHP (2007 NDFA - Dominican Republic) - age 25
COMMENT: Like Alfonso Soriano and Timo Perez before him, Caridad is a Dominican who signed his first professional contract with the Hiroshima Carp of the Japanese Central League. Caridad spent a couple of years at the Carp Dominican Baseball Academy before moving on to Japan and pitching in a Japanese minor league (and briefly with the Carp) in 2007. Caridad got released on a technicality after the 2007 season, and signed with the Cubs a day or two after arriving back in the Dominican Republic last Fall. He pitched (effectively) as a rotation starter at both Daytona and AA Tennessee in 2008, and he is presently pitching very with for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League. Caridad is 25 years old and he's only 5'10, so there may not be much more there than what's there right now. But from what I've seen of him, he will be pitching in the big league within a year or so. He has a full array of pitches, with a solid fastball, curve, and change-up.
11. Mitch Atkins, RHP (2004 7th Round - NE Guilford HS - McLeansville, NC) - age 23
COMMENT: Like Kevin Hart, Atkins really took off after he learned to throw a cutter. He doesn't throw particularly hard, although he does throw strikes and works hitters by using both sides of the plate and making adjustments the second and third times through the order. Atkins projects as a starting pitcher rather than a reliever, and if he makes it to the big leagues it will probably be as a back-of-the rotation starter. He will almost certainly be added to the 40-man roster by 11/20, and will be a rotation starter at Iowa in 2009
12. Donald Veal, LHP (2005 2nd Round - Pima CC) - age 24
COMMENT: Veal started his college career at the University of Arizona where he was used as a reliever as a freshman, but he transferred to Pima CC (AZ) for his sophomore year so he could be a rotation starter. He was all set to transfer to TCU for his junior year when the Cubs drafted and signed him in 2005. Veal has a plus-curve and a fastball with movement, but he has all kinds of difficulty with mechanics. His main problem is finding a consistent release point, and he often has difficulty repeating his delivery. He's the kind of pitcher who will look like a world-beater one inning, and then the next inning he can't find the strike zone. He throws way too many pitches-per-inning to remain a rotation starter (at least if you don't want to blow-out your bullpen), but he also has the quality stuff needed to be an effective MLB lefty reliever. He reminds me of Arthur Rhodes.
13. Jovan Rosa, 3B-1B (2006 22nd Round - Lake City CC) - age 21
COMMENT: Rosa was drafted by the Cubs out of a Florida JC in 2006, but was signed as a "Draft & Follow" in May 2007 after he signed an NCAA LOI to transfer to NC State, (Rosa was projected as a Top 5 Round pick in the June 2007 Draft). Rosa is a "doubles machine" (he led the MWL in doubles in 2008 at Peoria with 43). He has below-average speed, but he can really put the hammer on the ball and hit line-drive ropes all over the place. If he learns to elevate his swing, he could probably hit 20+ HR. 3B is his "natural: position, and while I have seen him make some spectacular stops at the hot corner, he probably makes too many throwing errors to stay there, and so he played a lot of 1B in 2008. I believe his best bet would probably be to learn to play all four corner IF-OF positions (1B-3B-LF-RF), because if he makes it to the big leagues, it's his bat that's going to get him there. He should be at Daytona in 2009, playing 3B, 1B and DH, and possibly some corner OF, too.
14. Brandon Guyer, OF (2007 5th Round - U. of Virginia) - age 22
COMMENT: Guyer played 3B in high school, but was pushed to LF at the University of Virginia because Ryan Zimmerman was his teammate there. Guyer had an elbow injury in 2008 that kept him at Fitch Park until June, but once he was assigned to Peoria he started to display his developing power stroke to go along with his plus-speed. He plays a "crash & burn" style of defense (he was a football star in HS), and reminds me a lot of Eric Byrnes. The Cubs played Guyer in both CF and RF in the AZ Instructional League post-2008, but he has a below-average arm and (like Etic Byrnes) probably is a "true" left-fielder. But with Alfonso Soriano likely to play LF for the Cubs through 2014, Guyer (like Tyler Colvin) will probably have to try and turn himself into a passable CF if he wants to make it to Wrigley Field as a Cub. Guyer should be at Daytona in 2009 (with Flaherty-Guyer-Rosa hitting 3-4-5).
15. Dan McDaniel, RHP (2008 14th Round - Chabot JC) - age 20
COMMENT: McDaniel fell to the 14th round only because he told everybody he was transferring to Oklahoma State and didn't want to sign, but the Cubs drafted him and signed him anyway. I saw both Cashner and McDaniel pitch this year, and although McDaniel doesn't throw quite as hard as Cashner, I really like McDaniel's mid-90;s fastball and hammer breaking ball. McDaniel will probably be the closer at Peoria in 2009, and as is the case with hard-throwing minor league closers, he could move up the pipeline very quickly.
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I assume you won't mind Phil, but I'll bump this up to the top of the site tomorrow. I know people have been waiting for this from you.
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i totally missed this thread between all the clutter.
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a rather fast and furious morning...
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Thanks for your propsect rating AZ Phil. I've been
hoping for a report from you about who looked good in the instrucitonal league this fall. Any special surprises or disappointments?
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Thanks, Phil.
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Thanks Phil...Awesome info. I was particularly interested in your current thoughts on Mitch Atkins.
How far fetched is it to think one (any) of the younger gun pitchers: Jackson, McDaniel or Cashner will be seen in middle relief around the all-star break for the mlb club in 2009?
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Great list.
Who the heck is going to be in the AA rotation?
Are you comparing Cashner's slider to the one Lidge had when he was closing with the Astros, or the one he has now or just a general look comparison?
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AZ Phil, you are the man. I look forward to your postings more than anybody's.
Some noticeable names are NOT on your list. Can you comment?.....
RANDY WELLS (Most interesting name off IMO)
TONY THOMAS (Took a step back it seems)
BLAKE PARKER (Impressive first full season as P)
CASEY LAMBERT (The next Paul Assenmacher?)
NATE SPEARS (Nice season as 2B, though we have a few of those)
RHEE and CHEN (Supposed to be good)
Plus, are these guys now officially dead to us?
JAKE FOX: Taking up space on the 40-man.
RYAN HARVEY: Maybe Markakis would have been a better pick? Not that we need a LH bat.
SAM FULD: Came out of nowhere to be a prospect, and seemingly went back there. At least he has a good education.
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Whoops AZ PHIL, one more name to ask about.....
He's on the 40-man, and has a live arm. Very nice year at Iowa in 1st half, but I think his brother died or something, and he fell apart after that.
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Nice list, Phil.
Since the Cubs are always looking for left-handed power, outside of Hoffpauir and Colvin I would mention these two: Josh Kroeger, who I believe plays a respectable right field (although he's strictly playing first in winter ball) and Blake Lalli. Lalli played about 20 games at catcher for Peoria, Daytona and Tennessee. When not catching, he played first and DH. I don't know if he projects as a catcher, but if he does, his lefty bat could get him promoted quickly. He also relief-pitches occasionally. Interesting undrafted signee.
A couple of shortstops not on your list:
Darwin Barney graduated college in 2007. In 2008 he hit .407 in the FSL playoffs, and he's around .370 for Mesa in the AFL, so he's starting to progress quickly. He hits a fair number of doubles. I also like 20-year-old Nate Samson after his solid year hitting at Peoria. Samson was called up to Iowa toward the end of the year, which means that the Cubs have taken notice of him.
Based on their winter-league performances, Kroeger and Jake Fox have to be optimistic going into spring training. Fox is demonstrating to Felix Pie that it's possible to put on a Licey uniform and hit the effing ball. Maybe Pie will take the hint before Licey rotates him out of there.
I think you recently listed Kroeger as a minor league free agent. So is he still a Cub?
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I had forgotten about Muldowney, who really should be a tip of the cap to the scouting department. Caridad, if I recall is a guy who may wind up at the back end of someone's MLB rotation as well, so things won't be that bad in Knoxville. Some of the guys you had listed as likely Daytona bound, I had expected to be in AA to start, but seems like they'll need to fight for a spot.
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re Caridad, this is from a "Winter League Update" on the Iowa Cubs site:
Cubs' Farm Director Oneri Fleita was quoted in an article earlier this fall saying that Caridad was ticketed for Triple-A and the Iowa Cubs in 2009.
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Thanks, as always, for all the wonderful information.
An interesting question:
Is it possible that Josh Kroeger could be a better all-around RFer than Fukudome?
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Thanks AZ Phil!
They are not prospects, but I wonder what ANGEL GUZMAN will do next year.
I also wonder if RICH HILL could be converted to a LOOGY. Lefties could never hit him, and if he could regain some control, might be better in the 'pen.
Nice Dopirak mention, speaking of former top prospects.
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At this point it's pretty much a lock that all Rich Hill can be converted to is another religion. Rich Hill is driving a high performance sports car without a steering wheel. He sure does perform nicely but he's moments from being declared a flaming wreck.
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If Rich Hill regains 2007 form, he makes the rotation in front of Marquis doesnt he? It seems beyond short signted to trade a guy under club control for 4 more years,in lieu of sending Marquis to the pen.
Just my opinion.
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Probably, but too soon to tell what the rotation looks like next year.
I think the Cubs could trade Marquis if they wanted to, he wasn't that bad really, and given the cost of starting pitching these days, $9.5 mil for one year isn't that out of line.
Even if he has a lights-out spring, I think you would need a backup plan for Hill, in case he regresses again. He's lost the feel for his curve before and gotten shelled, so kind of a touchy pitcher. That's why it wouldn't surprise me if he starts out in the pen to build trade value.
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If Hill returns to form and if Marquis is still with the team, as his competition for the 5th starter, that would seem to make sense. Those are two pretty big if's though.
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The Cubs need to proceed as if Hill has a case of Steve Blass disease. If Hill rights himself, great. But if he doesn't -- and his winter ball stats aren't exactly encouraging -- they can't risk being caught an arm short.
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Arizona Phil, could you comment on some of the young players that played in Arizona this past season. I read an article about the S. Castro kid and it sounded like Wilken was very high on him. Also,Lake, Cerda, Watkins and J. Jones.
It seems like when Hendry was running the draft we were able to have a nice minor league system. Stockstill not so much. So how is Wilken's young talent shaping up? I will give him a pass on his first draft because he didn't have to many pics and still landed Shark in the 5th and they took some flyiers on some kids late.
Always enjoy reading your reports! Thanks
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I think I just heard on ESPN 1000 that the Cubs have offered CC 5yr/$140 million. Did anyone else hear that?
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Didn't hear it, but that was probably the Yanks. They've been reported to have prepared an offer for that amount.
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probably Yanks, rumor be they'll top Johan's deal
might throw $$ at Lowe and Burnett as well as CC
rotation of Wang, CC, Lowe, Burnett, Hughes or Joba
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If your Hendry what do you do, float a rumor that your interested in CC or Lowe in an effort to encourage Dempster to come back for a reasonable contract, or do you fear that talking about a $150 million contract to a player will inspire Dempster to look for more $$?
Hopefully Hendry and Dempster are both smart enough to avoid a Maddux/Hines repeat.
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The Yanks have a lot of money to spend this winter, but they also have more holes than just their rotation. So even if they make offers to all three, I can't see them signing CC, Lowe and Burnett. Landing two of those three is possible.
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Thanks, Arizona Phil.
I was wondering if you saw Korean SS Hak-Ju Lee and RHP Jung-Soo Min when they were at instructs earlier this fall. If you did, what did you think of them?
Kerry Wood talks
"It's bittersweet," Wood said. "Obviously this was my first choice. I wanted to stay here, and it was the best choice for me and my family… (but) it was good to hear it out of his mouth, the honesty. It's a rarity in the game."
and a solid wtf moment from Hendry...
While Wood was understanding about the Cubs' decision, which Hendry said was made in the best interests of Wood and his family, he did say he would've been amenable to staying and "would have done anything" to stay a Cub. The Cubs told him to go get a three- or four-year deal for more money, but Wood said he would've agreed to a one-year deal to stay.
"That was an avenue we kind of approached," he said. "But they've got some issues they've got to take care of, and at the end I wasn't as important as lot of other aspects of the team. (Carlos) Marmol, we all know what he's capable of doing… it is what it is."
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What the fuck?
What issues do they have to take care of that require more than $10 million? They're in dire need of a few more houses? Do the Woods need to fund research of a terminal disease in order to save one of their family members?
Fuck. FUCK!
This is by far the stupidest thing I've ever heard of Hendry doing, even if it is a selfless move.
Edit: Also, might Wood be better off on a one year deal? If he could stay healthy and be a free agent after 2009, there might be fewer pitchers available and thus his value might be higher.
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WTF indeed.
I tend to agree with crunch that paying a closer $10m+ (he would have deserved a raise) is not really a good use of money, esp with this team's other needs and the money it will likely take to fill them.
Still, I don't know if you don't give Woody another 1-year deal if he's willing to take it, esp. if they're going to make another push at a WS. Winning a title will be a little less sweet if Kerry Wood's not on the team.
Jim, if you or your cronies read this blog, reconsider this please. Oh, and, get Peavy.
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And now! Looks like the Braves weren't kidding about their Friday deadline. They're moving on.
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best news I've heard all day...knew they'd shoot themselves in the foot.
Sometime this weekend Hendry needs to call Towers add an extra piece like Ceda (oh fuck, wait) and call it a deal.!
Okay, I'm oversimplyfing and Padres will probably just keep Peavy now, but it's marginally encouraging news for the Cubs.
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If Towers keeps Peavy after all this, he truly is a fuck up and should lose his job. Either man up and do the deal or keep your mouth closed to the press. It'll probably drag out until January and then he'll be traded to the Cardinals or Braves.
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yeah, wood would sign a 1yr deal...for 12-15m, probably.
it sounds nice, but it also sounds like a big pile of crap.
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Do you think Cerda is going to hit well enough to play anywhere other than catcher? I know you said Biggio, but Biggio had sort of two careers.
Rosenthal's latest
The Cubs, the other team in the heaviest pursuit of Peavy, remain interested in acquiring him, sources say. The team is intent on adding one starting pitcher, whether it's trading for Peavy, re-signing Dempster as a free agent, or finding another pitcher. Left-hander Randy Johnson is one of the free-agent pitchers in whom the Cubs are interested.
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Can't imagine that's right, but I'm pretty confused.
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if the cubs wanted to offer (and wood was seriously considering) a 1-year deal there's just about no way under the sun they wouldn't offer him arbitration unless saving 5-6m really is THAT important to the team.
myself...i just dont buy the "would have taken a 1-year deal" talk got anywhere serious. i got nothing to base this on, though...it just doesn't make a whole lotta sense for wood to be looking a 1yr deal or hendry not finding it attractive.
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I think Jimbo would have done a 1 year 7 million dollar offer (the money amount Wood and Howry), but I think Wood wants 10+ mil a year in a deal. Given their relationship my guess would be they have a handshake agreement that Woody will decline arbitration.
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I'd be surprised if Wood has to make a decision on arbitration.
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although certainly a concern, Wood and Hendry seem to get along as friends. I think one call from Hendry if he's not signed yet saying they're offering arbitration to get the draft picks, please don't accept it is all it will take.
Honestly though it sounds like the Cubs didn't want to commit to Wood until they figured out their rotation and offense. If he's still out there when those are settled, I'm not 100% sold he won't come back.
But I doubt he'll be out there...just hope he passes on the Brewers and Cardinals.
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yeah, wood would...
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck
if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
about 3/44?
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"Winning a title will be a little less sweet if Kerry Wood's not on the team."
Winning a title? How about winning a playoff game?
i suppose winning a title will also be a little less sweet without these guys on the team.
Gabby Hartnett, Hack Wilson, Charlie Root, Billy Herman, Charlie Grimm, Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Billy Williams, Fergie Jenkins and Ryne Sandberg.
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if right now we dumped the roster and brought in 25 brand new players and won the world series, would you still feel the same?
I wouldn't
I'd be happy but it wouldn't be the same. If you don't care who is on your team then you root for laundry.
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I agree with Chad. *sigh*
After listening to Kerry's conference call on Cubs.com, I can't help but be a bit pissed off at Hendry. Kind of puts some context to the quotes in Sullivan's story.
Hendry can spout off all he wants about how great it will be for Kerry to sign a multi-year deal to help his family, but it is clear that wasn't a priority to Wood.
He should have found a way to work around his budget and get a deal done.
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Towers = Angelos.
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Towers isn't the owner...or even the president.
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Rosenthal says that the Padres may turn to the Yankees and Angels to satisfy their Peavy wants. I guess he means the same Yankees who didn't trade Hughes for Santana and the Angels who never trade anyone ( I realize they traded for Texiera, but they didn't trade any good prospects for him).
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"Towers isn't the owner...or even the president."
I'm fully aware of that - but the behavior seems to be remarkably similar regarding trades.
Cubs Sale Delayed Again
Nov 27th was suppose to be the deadline for new bids, but Zell is backing off of that.
da pen...
with all the pen crap going around let's not forget angel guzman going into the pen projects as a pretty high-end prospect addition for a guy who's grown out of his prospect tag via injury/time.
marmol (who seems to be the favored closer candidate), gregg, samninja...guzman, cotts, and wuertz...marshall/marquis...
personally, i like guzman...im also a cotts and wuertz fan...
i hope they pick a good starter to fill it all out. wonder who/where that yearly "left handed bad we need" is gonna be.
Cubs Interested In
Randy Johnson...
Hendry was unavailable for comment, but club sources confirmed the team would be interested in Johnson if Dempster left and their bid for San Diego's Jake Peavy was rejected, which appears likely.
agent says they're interested in Cubs because of Lou and being in the NL
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I love how the "which appears likely" is just dropped in without reason or explanation. I'm not saying I necessarily disagree with that, but the Cubs' chances should certainly have been improved after the Braves bowed out. Stupid unaccountable journalism.
Go Internets
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Wow, yeah. These things never seem to come true though. If Towers is as much of a putz as I'm starting to think he is, he'll just decide they're keeping him and Peavy'll be glad to keep his family in SD. What a fucking debacle.
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I don't get how that makes Towers a putz. Sounds like it makes him a smart GM. He can't just trade Peavy anywhere because the dude has a NTC. So if Peavy's telling him he'll only accept a trade to the Cubs or Dodgers, and neither of those teams are offering fair value, then why not hold on to him until at least the trade deadline.
By then, there may be more teams in the playoff hunt that Peavy would be willing to go to. Or, the Pads could be contenders in the pitiful NL West, or the owner might miraculously reconcile with his wife.
It's not like it's urgent that Peavy be traded right now, especially for some mockery of a package like Cedeno, Marshall, whoever else.
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It'd be fine if Towers had never opened his big mouth to the media. Just talk to the teams and to Peavy and his agent and leave the media out of it. This whole nonsense about "the train has left the station" is just stupidity. Now, Peavy would look silly to want to be where he's not wanted anymore. It's not necessarily Towers' GM tactics but his media tactics that I question.
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Interesting story. For what it's worth, there was a Nike tour in Puerto Rico during this time frame:
"Hoffman, 41, has 554 career saves. He was in Puerto Rico on a Nike tour and wasn't available for comment, Thurman said."
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Peavy also wears Nike shoes, so that part seems feasible.
However when you get a slightly tipsy 26 year old in a conversation, he may be prone to act like he has more knowledge and control than he really has. For all we know he had the same conversation with a Yankees and Braves fan - maybe he's got a need to be liked.
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But Peavy has COMPLETE CONTROL over where he will be next season. That's what a NTC is for.
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No he doesn't. He can't force a trade.
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Exactly the point. He doesn't want a trade. He wants to stay in southern california. For the Padres to take him away from where he wants to be, they would need his approval. Jake Peavy has complete control over where he will be next year.
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No, he told that guy allegedly he wanted to be with the Cubs, but he hasn't been traded to the Cubs, nor at this point does it look like he will be traded to the Cubs, therefore he does not have complete control over where he will be next year.
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He actually supposedly told that guy he wanted to stay with the Padres. He said if he was traded, he wanted to go to the Dodgers, but didn't think that would happen. And if he couldn't go there he wanted to go to the Cubs.
So I agree with 10Man. He is in control because he wants to stay in Southern California or go to the Cubs And if neither happen he will be where he wants to be anyway.
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Towers and co. certainly seem to be intimating that they will keep Peavy if they don't get the right deal. I doubt that -- their comments are probably just gamesmanship. That would seem to point to him going to the Cubs although I doubt that the Braves are actually out of this thing either. Unless Hendry finds a third and possibly fourth team in the next, say, month, I bet he still ends up with the Braves.
A legend retires
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Saw that. Sad day.
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They'll be back in some form or another. Seems like they were just a bit burnt out considering they've only been posting like once every couple of weeks lately.
But those dudes obviously enjoy writing/making fun of people way too much to just give it up.
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Sucks. That was one of my favorite sites. One time I was sick with some kind of awful bronchitis/pneumonia and I read through the entire FJM archives up until that point and laughed myself sicker than I already was.
hot rumor...
My boss has an inside guy in the San Diego Padres front office. Says the deal is done. Just waiting on the announcement.
I will say that a few things that my boss has tipped me off on in the past came true.
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Where's Greene going?
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thread is up with this and the NSBB guy's story...
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Phil - I may have missed it, but I don't recall mention of Casey (Joe) Coleman. I talked to a scout in September who had quite lot of good things to say about him. Did you see enough of him to form an opinion?
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Eloy Jimenez grand slam tonight. Hoping Soler power returns and gets hot but future looks bright in the outfield regardless.
Have fun - It may be good for Arrieta to be facing a team that doesn't know him as well as the NL teams. A nice shutout would do wonders for his confidence. He is confident in public but baseball is hard and he could use a boost, I'm sure.
Me too. I'll be at the game tomorrow and would love to see Good Arrieta.
Last few games have been the April version of the Cubs that disappeared completely the past two months.
Hope they can sustain it.
Don't sell yourself short, Judge.
I love this team.
Looks like Mother Nature is trying to call this fight.
Hey! I remember this team!
The key for Heyward's offense: get early leads. Heard a stat on Mike & Mike on the way to work that his avg/power much better this year when the Cubs have the lead. And true to form he gets the two run dinger with Cubs winning 3-0 ...
I'm sorry - I was probably not looking at the correct line, or spot, or...who knows!
I could blame it on the weed, but I stopped smoking many years ago.
Fortunately, I can rely on the rest of you sober and astute folks to bring the correct info forth.
Oh yeah! It just felt like one for some reason.
Agreed. I was not including Fowler or Heyward.
I'm just not a fan of 2016 Coghlan.....
@Dusty Contreras if it's a Lester or Arrieta start. TLS is good PH too. You also forgot about Heyward, assume Fowler is CF.
I expect Soler to get optioned as well when activated and Cahill to replace Grimm. It wouldn't surprise me if Coghlan and/or Soler is included in a trade.
Maybe Coghlan is up to see if he can get on track before someone acquires him.
This move could also be to assure that we have as much OF depth as possible to maximize Joe's ability to rest players in September once we've clinched.
Maddon basically said as much...Fowler still kind of sore, they're being proactive, etc.
La Stella at 2B...Baez at 3B, or vice versa. Zobrist in RF, Bryant in LF No one gets bumped.
If Coghlan is leading off, I assume Fowler is getting the day off. Who is supposed to lead off, then? Someone has to get on base for Bryant and Rizzo. Coghlan's OBP is .346 with the Cubs. Jackson's was .304. LaStella can lead off, but then he has to play second or third, and bump Zobrist or Baez.
Unless he gets hot, Coghlan will likely change places with Soler soon.


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Kapas Island
Pulau Kapas (Kapas Island) and its neighbouring island Pulau Gemia are two popular day excursion and overnight destinations for locals and foreign tourists seeking a quick gateway to a relaxing lifestyle on the white sandy beaches.
The reefs surrounding Pulau Kapas ranges in depth from 3-20 metres. It has good marine life and coral despite being located so close to the mainland (only 6km from the coastal village of Marang). Varieties of fish that can be seen here include Moorish idols, Wrasses, and Butterfly fishes.
The best time to go diving is between the months of May and October as the visibility is excellent. However, it is best not to visit the island between the months of November and February as it is affected by the northeast monsoon. There can be days when the rain is heavier than usual and the waves can get quite big.
During the months of April to August, green and hawksbill turtles come onshore to lay eggs. Pulau Kapas has also become a popular place for squid fishing especially in the month of June.
Visitors to the island can choose from a variety of accommodations ranging from the up-market Gem Isles Resort to basic A-frames. It can get crowded during weekends and public holidays.
The Cheapest Chalet in Kapas Island.
Room= RM 35.00 per day
Dorm = RM 15.00 per day
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