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The BEST WESTERN Hanse Hotel Warnemünde is a comfortable hotel located directly at the dunes of Warnemünde, overlooking the Baltic Sea. Double rooms with additional sitting room and cloakroom. We feature a full breakfast buffet, restaurant, bar and sun-terrace, sauna, massage, billiard, ping-pong, playground, children's room with playpen, meeting and banquet facilities and laundry/valet services. Our guest rooms have cable television, ISDN telephone, dataports, radio, hairdryer, coffee/tea maker, in-room safe, mini-bar and balcony. Enjoy your stay.
It was clean, and quiet as it was a walk from the centre. It had a tranquil feel at the time of year we were there. Access to wired internet. No coffee/tea making facilities which was a surprise.
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Contact: Mark McGowan, NIU Office of Public Affairs
(815) 753-9472
May 6, 2009
DeKalb, Ill. To Laura Ruth Johnson, an assistant professor in the Northern Illinois University College of Education, Chicagos Puerto Rican neighborhood of Humboldt Park is home.
To students in Johnsons graduate-level research methods courses in the Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment, the bustling hub of Puerto Rican culture and politics is a fertile classroom of sorts. Students can conduct ethnographic research on learning amid the bakeries, farmers markets and street festivals.
Seven of her students spent six Saturdays last summer living and observing the ways of life inside the Paseo Boricua.
They looked for examples of mentorship as well as teaching-learning processes carried out in social and work settings. They found several of those in a dynamic community that actively involves its young people and grows its own leaders.
In June, they will present their research findings at a community conference in Humboldt Park. They already made a similar presentation at a conference in Philadelphia. The group also is hoping to write a journal article together.
Most of them live near DeKalb, and few of them had been to this area before, Johnson said. They describe their experience in the community as transformative, and have themselves created a research community through their hands-on ethnographic work.
When we go to a place that we dont know, we need to go with an open mind and an open heart; to let the knowledge come from the people there; to not impose our own views, said Iva Angelova. We need to be humble and grateful when people are willing to share their experiences.
At the community newspaper a monthly staffed mostly by volunteers Angelova watched an exercise in flexibility. Reporters, photographers and editors traded responsibilities seamlessly to gather information and produce their publication. There was no firm hierarchy, she learned, but an ethos of collaboration that was open to new ideas and change.
Its a busy place, Angelova said.
Colleen Stribling worked at the neighborhood café and bakery, sometimes as a server and occasionally clad in an apron in the kitchen.
She discovered the traditions of Puerto Rico simmering not only in the wait staff, all of whom know that efficiency is not nearly as important as good hospitality, but also in the community-based push for local businesses along Division Street.
Residents of the community support the business and keep it hopping by congregating there not only for food and coffee but also for lively discussions of politics and neighborhood news, said Stribling, an ESL teacher who spoke the most Spanish of any student in the class.
Social interaction between customers and servers provided the greatest lessons. Otherwise, she experienced little in formal training. I couldve been a huge nuisance, she said.
Its knowing the people, knowing what they like, Stribling said. Making a mistake on an order is not a really big deal, but forgetting a name or forgetting to put sugar in coffee is a much bigger deal.
Chia Pao Hsu attended a Bombazo, a social gathering all about singing, drumming and dancing.
They commit themselves to educating the next generation about Puerto Rican culture, Hsu said. People are hugging, talking. You feel like its a celebration.
Bombazo leaders encouraged her to experience every role in the ensemble by learning the vocal parts, playing the drum and dancing the steps.
On her own, Hsu realized the essence of the Bombazo is the communication between singers, drummers and dancers. They really need to understand each other, she said.
The local farmers market attracted Anne Almburg, who found culturally relevant fruits, vegetables, baked goods and crafts as she learned about a related project: A resident of the neighborhood is leading group exercise sessions for multigenerational customers.
What began as a walking program blossomed when the woman watched exercise videos to learn and then added her own love of dance to the mix.
A large portion of the people in the community have diabetes and are overweight, Almburg said. Thirty to 50 people are exercising three times a week. The people in the class have said theyve lost weight, their blood pressure is down, they dont need insulin, they sleep better and theyre happier.
For Almburg, who exercised with the group, the lesson was in leadership. The woman simply wanted to help her neighbors and became a community leader in the process.
Now, Almburg said, the lessons of Paseo Boricua will transfer into classrooms surrounded by cornfields. All of Johnsons students are teachers at some level.
This was an observation of a community perpetuating its heritage, said Almburg, a Title I teacher at DeKalbs Jefferson Elementary School. I can take that to where I live. I can take it to the students in my school.
Stribling realized multiple benefits from her experience.
For one, she said, all of us are moving toward major dissertation projects. We know now how to observe well, to ask questions, to participate in real experiences, to negotiate our entry into these places.
But the six Saturdays also opened her eyes to other places and other people, she said.
What I think I know is true is not what everyone thinks they know is true, and thats important to me, she said. What I dont know was more rewarding.
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GRAND RAPIDS -- ArtPrize artist registration ended Thursday with just two weeks to go to the end of matching between artists and venues for the 2010 exhibition .
At 5 p.m. today, there were 575 artists matched with 89 venues to participate in the competition offering $450,000 in prize money.
ArtPrize officials would not say today how many artists in all had registered to be a part of the urban exhibition opening Sept. 22 in downtown Grand Rapids.
The organization's practice has been to reveal artists' names only after they're paired with one of the 226 venues participating in this year's event ending Oct. 10.
Sign-up for the 2010 exhibition opened in March with a one-month venue registration period that ended April 15.
Artist registration, originally set for five weeks, ending May 27, was extended last month for an additional three weeks through 5 p.m. today.
Final matching between artists and venues, which includes seven exhibition centers, ends in two weeks on July 1.
The inaugural ArtPrize exhibition, held in late September and early October 2009, featured works by 1,261 artists in 159 venues located withing three square miles of downtown Grand Rapids.
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Here is what others have said about Proud Hunters Proud Yoopers:
"This is a remarkable book that I really enjoyed reading." - UP Outdoor Writer Betty Sodders
"If you are not careful, this book will touch your heart and get into your head," Kenn Filkins, Editor, Sault Evening News.
"In today's un-real world of reality TV, it is refreshing to read about something very real, life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Thanks Leon, for giving us flat-landers a view of what it is to be a proud Yooper." - former CBM Scorer and big buck hunter Mike Jackson.


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Looking for healthful alternatives for a sweetie with diabetes? Give your special person one of these instead of a box of chocolates:
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Last year, while still a nursing student at the University of Pennsylvania, Jodi Feinberg, RN, BSN, was awarded a grant from the office of University of Pennsylvania's president to develop a rehabilitation program that cardiac patients could do in their own homes with the help of a visiting nurse or therapist. Jodi is now…
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The following guest blog post is excerpted from HIV Plus Magazine:
"Andresa Person, manager of HIV Program Development, VNSNY CHOICE Select Health at the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, says home health care is actually helping people with HIV live longer (healthier) lives. . . .
"Not very long ago, I worked with a patient who came to us with several heart and kidney conditions, and had become very isolated and depressed. He was in very bad shape emotionally and felt overwhelmed by his medications and the disease. Through care coordination…
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Guest blogger Arthur Fitting shares what it was like working as an infusion nurse with VNSNY in the early days of the AIDS crisis.
NYC was the center of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. There were an enormous number of cases, more than anywhere else in the country. At first, it was very anxiety-producing. There was so much uncertainty.
As a community health nurse, you see things first. The recent Ebola situation sounded so familiar to me—you have people showing up in the community who are very sick, there's strong contagion, and in the beginning no…
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Lee Milner, PMHNP-BC, is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner on the VNSNY Queens Mobile Crisis/Parachute team and is an Adjunct Faculty Member at NYU's College of Nursing. She is a participant of the HBSON Nurses Writing Project and writes about her experiences as a nurse and the importance of self-care on her blog, qNurse.
Dementia seems to be popping up more and more in my life recently, both at work and at home. It's not surprising that I'm seeing it more as our population is aging and the numbers of patients with…
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Juan had diabetes. He had trouble managing his disease and he didn't feel his medical professionals understood him, which lead to an antagonistic relationship and failing health. Juan was dealing with various complications, and had even undergone a kidney transplant. Luckily for Juan, VNSNY became a part of his care team, and through kindness and understanding, they established a great relationship. As Juan learned to trust his medical team, his health improved.
"Juan had been through a lot prior to coming to me," remembers his nurse, Huda. "He'd had a kidney…
Posted in: Diseases and Conditions, Home Health Care Tags: diabetes, Home Health Care, medical team
This guest blog was written by Jennifer Morales, an acute care nurse in Queens. She has been with VNSNY for 8 years and specializes in wound and geriatric care. She's currently pursuing her masters degree in administration at Adelphi University.
Dealing with chronic pain is not an easy task. Chronic pain is defined as pain that last longer than six months. It affects over 100 million Americans and can take both a physical and emotional toll on patients, so many patients also suffer from depression. Common causes of chronic pain are joint…
Posted in: Diseases and Conditions, Senior Citizens Tags: aging, alternative medicine, chronic pain, holistic medicine, Physical Therapy
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Last week, I attended the Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter, lecture "Who Am I Now? The Existential Dilemma of Caregiving." Jed Levine, the Executive Vice President and Director of Programs and Services, led a panel discussion with author Alix Kates Shulman, who has been a caregiver to her husband with dementia since 2004; Daniel Kuhn, who is also an author and a social worker; and Sharon Shaw, a social worker and psychotherapist who leads caregiver support groups.
Every panelist had their own insight on caregiving – specifically giving for those with…
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A Few Weekend StormsAugust 2nd, 2013 at 2:55 pm by Mark Ronchetti under Weather
The monsoon flow will stay in place through the weekend. This flow will not be particularly deep so storms will be scattered versus widespread. The areas most likely to see storms will set from NE to SW across the state. Slow moving storms are likely to touch off some flooding concerns with the burn scars being most vulnerable. Highs over the weekend will be in the low 90′s.
Next week looks very interesting. There is some indication that a storm could push into the west coast. If this happens it will likely bounce high pressure farther east. This will open the door for deep monsoonal moisture to invade the state from the south. Look for a sharp increase storms from Wednesday on.


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I've got a feeling the 2014 summer leagues are going to be a lot more competitive than the leagues in 2013.
The Orlando Summer League will consist of 10 teams, and it kicks off on July 5. The Las Vegas league starts on July 11 and consists of 23 teams, some of which will have also played in Orlando.
While everyone is curious to see how some of these newly drafted rookies will perform, there are also a couple of returning players looking to take that next step in their development.
We focused in on guys who have the most to gain and a great platform in order to take advantage of the opportunity based on playing time available this summer.


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Continuous Improvement Needed for Prescribing Systems
Michael J. Gaunt, PharmD
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Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Over the years, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has received several reports expressing concern about new failure modes that may be introduced by poorly designed or implemented technology. This includes vulnerabilities introduced into the medication use system by computerized prescribing systems, including electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) applications. Below are 2 examples of system weaknesses reported to the ISMP Medication Errors Reporting Program (MERP).
Drug Name Fields on Prescription
A patient brought a new computer-generated prescription (Figure 1) to the community pharmacy. The pharmacy technician processed the prescription as oxyCODONE 30 mg tablets, failing to notice that "OXYCONTIN" was printed immediately below. The pharmacist also missed the indication for OxyCONTIN, so he verified and then dispensed oxyCODONE. The fact that the presentation of the generic name oxyCODONE did not include the modifier "extended release" likely contributed to the technician and the pharmacist interpreting the prescription as oxyCODONE rather than OxyCONTIN (oxyCODONE extended release).
After several days, the customer called the pharmacy because the tablets appeared to be different from what he had received in the past. A different pharmacist reviewed the original prescription and discovered that the patient should have received OxyCONTIN 30 mg. The pharmacist contacted the physician to discuss the error and how the presentation of the drug names on the computer-generated prescription contributed to the error.
E-prescribing and electronic health record (EHR) vendors must evaluate their systems and ensure that they display appropriate drug names in a clear and understandable manner (eg, OxyCONTIN [oxyCODONE extended release]) to reduce the risk of medication errors. Prescribers should examine how prescriptions appear on their computer screen and on faxed, printed, or electronically transmitted prescriptions when they evaluate vendor systems. Pharmacy staff must review the entire prescription for discrepancies.
Duplicate Copies of Electronic Prescriptions
Duplicate and even triplicate copies of electronic prescriptions (e-Rxs) can be transmitted for a number of different reasons, including system interruptions during transmission of an e-Rx. In 1 example, 3 copies of prescriptions for refills of a patient's long-term medications were transmitted to a pharmacy, along with a new prescription for an antibiotic. After dispensing the 2 requested refills, the pharmacist was deleting the duplicate copies of the e-Rxs only to find the prescription for the new antibiotic. The pharmacist called the patient to ask him to return to the pharmacy to pick up the antibiotic.
When e-Rxs are duplicated, a pharmacist must spend time going through each one to make sure they are actually duplicates rather than an updated prescription indicating a change in therapy. The fact that many prescribers seem unable to use their e-prescribing system to recall or discontinue an e-Rx once it has been sent contributes to this problem. The time spent on these activities means there is less time for the pharmacist to thoroughly review other prescriptions or to speak with patients. Also, the increased electronic clutter and "noise" can make it easier to miss important therapy changes when they are transmitted.
Safe Practice Recommendations
Please be sure to report technology-related errors to the ISMP MERP at
. Whenever possible, please determine the technology vendor to include in your report. ISMP will notify others and advocate for standards that include incorporating safety into e-prescribing and EHR systems.
Of course, in both of the examples above, the errors might have been caught if the pharmacy staff had opened the bag with the patient at the point of sale and reviewed the prescription vials (and the medications they contain) to verify what was ordered and expected.
Dr. Gaunt is a medication safety analyst and the editor of ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Community/Ambulatory Care Edition.
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Theater Night, Prequel Height and Movie Slight
With the exception of four years in Boston during college, I have spent my entire life in the New York City metropolitan area. For the past 13 years, I've lived in Manhattan. Which isRead More »
Rocking Foo, Writer Whew! and A Comedy Slew
In the face of a God, even the King must fade back. Is that from the bible? Is it a Chinese proverb? No. It's a sentence I just wrote about the editor of this websiteRead More »
Carnegie Hall, Podcast Pol and Taxi Call
And now, another edition of Justin does a thing that three years ago Justin would have never ever done. Today's episode- attending a performance of the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir at Carnegie Hall.Read More »
Baseball's Best, Ketchup Vest and Podcast Guest
Old Timers' Day 2015- It was me, Craig, Willie Randolph and the dregs of the universe. I've written in the past about my distaste for most other fans who sit near me at games.Read More »
Picture Show, College GO and HBO
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Carlisle Borough Council could review a preliminary land development plan from Goodman Birtcher for its warehouse construction on the west side of town at tonight's meeting.
Council tabled a decision on the land development plan at its June 12 meeting. The plan is being submitted by Harrisburg-based engineering firm Snyder, Secary & Associates for Goodman North American Partnership Holdings, a division of California-based Goodman Birtcher.
Goodman wants to build a 3-million-square-foot warehousing park in the township on Carlisle's west side. The borough, and Dickinson Township where the largest warehouses will be located, previously approved zoning changes that cleared the way for the company. The warehouses sparked controversy in the municipalities among residents who contested the area already had enough warehouses and more would bring unwanted traffic and pollution.
More recently, Goodman Birtcher has been donating video cameras support crime-fighting in downtown Carlisle, as well as money toward its Independence Day fireworks show. The company has said it wants to be a good corporate citizen in local communities.
Council also has an ordinance on the agenda that would bar access roads from the borough to development in neighboring municipalities when the zoning in the adjacent townships doesn't match up with that in the borough. The ordinance is meant to prevent a scenario similar to the Goodman Birtcher development where Carlisle was hung with rezoning a small piece of land for the company's warehouse access road. Council has tabled a decision on the ordinance since meetings earlier in the spring.
An agenda for the meeting can be found here at the borough's website.
If you go:
What: Carlisle Borough Council meeting
When: 7 p.m., July 10
Where: Borough hall, 53 W. South St., Carlisle


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Acer, Samsung and Lenovo on track to launch quad-core tablets in 2012
This probably shouldn't come as a shock to anyone, but it looks like the major players in the tablet race are looking to 2012 to unveil their first quad-core tablets. While it's great to the hear the news, it's not surprising in the slightest. We already know that ASUS has a quad-core tablet launching this year, and we've heard that HTC is already in the… Read more


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I-Drive 360 is a short stroll from Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando, and other popular attractions like Orange County Convention Center are within a mile (2 km). This 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi. Near the airport, it's also near SeaWorld® Orlando and Universal Studios Florida™.
Sit down for a leisurely bite to eat at the onsite restaurant, or enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, or get a quick energy boost at the coffee shop/café. Start your day off with buffet breakfast, available for a fee.
All air-conditioned rooms feature refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls. Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Laptop-compatible safes, ironing boards, and desks are other standard amenities.
Property features
Guests of Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando enjoy features like 3 outdoor pools, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. You can take advantage of free parking, along with limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and an arcade/game room.
- Walking distance to I-Drive 360
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
- Onsite dining
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando9000 International Drive Orlando FL 32819
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Offering a complimentary shuttle to local theme parks and areas, the Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando on International Drive keeps guests well connected to local attractions. The hotel has a variety of onsite dining options, including a buffet restaurant open for breakfast and dinner, a mini-market and deli, and a sports bar with pool tables, live music, and traditional American fare.
This recently renovated family-friendly hotel has 3 outdoor pool areas, a playground, and a game room with air hockey and arcade machines. The Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando also has a business center with a computer, complimentary wireless Internet access, and one meeting room. Additionally, the hotel offers concierge services, a gift shop, and complimentary parking.
- 24-hour front desk
- Arcade/game room
- ATM/banking
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- Designated smoking areas
- Total number of rooms - 1,020
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Limo or Town Car service available
- One meeting room
- Terrace
- Picnic area
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free area shuttle
- Free self parking
- Number of buildings/towers - 6
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Television in common areas
- Express check-out
- Free theme park shuttle
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Grocery/convenience store
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Number of outdoor pools - 3
- Laundry facilities
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Snack bar/deli
- Garden
- Free use of nearby fitness center
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pools
- Free Wi-Fi
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Theme park shuttle (complimentary)
- Grocery/convenience store
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Playground on site
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
Air-conditioned accommodations at Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando offer laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- Air conditioning
- Free local calls
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Flat-panel TV
- Room service (limited hours)
- Pillowtop mattress
- Free WiFi
- Cable TV service
Where to Eat
Lite Bite - Snack bar featuring market and deli items.
Plaza Garden - Buffet restaurant offering breakfast (surcharge) and dinner daily. A la carte dinner items such as pizza are also available nightly. The Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando has a special money-saving Kids Eat FREE program especially for parents: Children 9 years and younger eat free when accompanied by an adult purchasing the buffet. Maximum 3 children free per 2 paying adults.
Zebra's Sports Bar - Sports bar offering classic American fare including burgers, fish and chips, and pizza until midnight.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Playground on site
To make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 11 AM
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a USD 50 deposit
- 2 per room (up to 50 lb)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 8.95 for adults and USD 0.00 for children (approximately)
- Pet deposit: USD 50
- Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night
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We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Kids Eat Free Program
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*Time for New York Jets coach Rex Ryan to take control of offense before things get uglier (New York Daily News)
Rex Ryan took an endless victory lap, disguised as a book tour, in the offseason after leading the Jets to back-to-back AFC Championship Games in his first two years.
He changed the culture of the team. He became the dominant sports figure in our town with a big mouth and the ability to back up almost everything that came out of it, making him a hero to Jets fans so tired of their team being irrelevant.
*Jets confident they can overcome slide (New York Post)
*Report: Jets Mason benched vs. Patriots because of mouth (NFL.com)
*Within shaky defense, some players may be straying from assignments (NJ.com)


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The same weight of eggs and quail eggs contain basically the same nutrients in fact, little difference. To say that the difference mainly in four areas:
1, egg vitamin A content is more than four times the quail eggs.
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I am hoping to start some discussion, not to ask a specific question or make a specific point.
I'm a 52 y.o. male, professional w/ a sedentary career, who has been athletically active my entire adult life.
I have followed numerous different eating regimens.
Recently, I have been exposed to, for lack of a better label, what I will term, "Mindful Eating."
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Over the last 15 years or so, I've definitely followed a LC approach to eating. Initially influenced by Dr. Atkins, up through the Drs. Eades, Gary Taubes, Dr. Attia and of course Mark Sisson. While I can't recall where, I believe I've seen the advice in the works of some (all) of these authors, to eat until satisfied, i.e., not "stuffed."
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Here are five free agents the Redskins should avoid signing:
WR Hakeem Nicks, NYG—There is always reason to be suspicious of free agents who had career years in their contract season. But what should you think about a guy like Nicks, who had his worst year since becoming a starter last year? He couldn't find the end zone with a GPS; he was targeted over 100 times and scored zero touchdowns. Combine that with talk that he was fined multiple times last year for being late to meetings and for missing injury treatments and you don't answer the phone when his agent's caller ID pops up.
OL Michael Oher, BAL—Great guy, great story and he has started 80 out of 80 possible games since he's been in the league. But he's just not a very effective blocker. Pro Football Focus ranked him 68th out of 76 tackles in the NFL. That's about 50 spots below the guy he would be replacing, Tyler Polumbus.
WR Julian Edelman, NE—If you take him out of New England's system and get him away from Tom Brady does he come any where the 100-catch production you'd be paying for? Also, his 16-game season last year was the first of his career; is that the new normal for him or an exception?
ILB Brandon Spikes, NE—Everyone knows about his liabilities against the pass and the supposed solution there is to get him off the field on third down. That's great but in a passing league don't teams throw a lot on first and second down, too? There are injury red flags here, too, as knee and ankle injuries caused him to miss half of the 2011 season and his knee limited him last year.
S Chris Clemons, MIA—A safety should stumble into a few interceptions a year by sheer accident and Clemons has four in five seasons in the NFL. I suppose they could do worse as he is good playing as the last line of defense but in an defense that wants to emphasize turnovers they should look elsewhere.
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- ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®© - Mar 8, 2014 at 7:19 AM
Hi Rich, I saw on CSN that you guys didn't mention Malcolm Jenkins as a potential f.a. addition at safety.
Obviously, he's worn out his welcome in New Orleans after being a 1st round draft pick at CB. Nonetheless, he's young (26) and had a decent last year…maybe he's learned the position?
And because of the struggles, I'd guess he'd bee cheaper than the alternatives mentioned.
- Rich Tandler - Mar 8, 2014 at 7:49 AM
I could be convinced to like Jenkins, he�s versatile. As with all of them, it would depend on the contract.
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- internetcareer - Mar 8, 2014 at 9:05 AM
good dirt Rich..some inside stuff that we little people rarely hear about. Now…looking at Redskins free agent safeties and why teams should avoid them.
1) Brandon Merriweather – a safety is most effective when he is on the field and Merriweather has had difficulty staying healthy the last 2 seasons. Injuries have taken their toll on this former pro bowl player. He now makes ESPN highlights for his massive amount of illegal hits and 15 yard penalties during his part time appearances.
2) Reed Doughty – The fact that a backup safety on the worst secondary in the league is not being resigned on his own team is a statement larger than any film could reveal.
- csting3 - Mar 8, 2014 at 9:05 AM
Rich, I have to disagree on Clemons. Washington has plenty of aggressive defensive backs. We need someone to stay home and prevent the big play, so we don't lose to the Giants on an 80-yard fly route as time runs out again. He's not necessarily my first choice, but I wouldn't be upset if we signed him.
- Rich Tandler - Mar 8, 2014 at 9:49 AM
Perhaps. Would depend on who they get for the other safety spot and, as always, what the contract looks like. I might be able to like anyone on this list but Nicks and Oher for the right price.
- mrx149 - Mar 8, 2014 at 10:01 AM
I've read several times that Pro Football Focus ranks Polumbus as a top 20 tackle. Here you indicated he is about 50 spots ahead of Oher, who is ranked 68th. If Polumbus is so bad, why is he ranked so high?
- Rich Tandler - Mar 8, 2014 at 10:05 AM
I believe you want to get to where your right tackle is as good as most teams' left tackles. Won't happen with Polumbus.
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- mrx149 - Mar 9, 2014 at 11:39 AM
Well that doesn't make sense. If he is ranked 18th, then he is better than the left tackles on 14 other teams.
- Rich Tandler - Mar 9, 2014 at 11:42 AM
I guess if you want to go by the PFF rankings strictly, that's true. But you won't find a coach, scout or GM that will tell you Polumbus could start at left tackle for any team in the NFL.
- kenlinkins - Mar 8, 2014 at 10:12 AM
Rich, With Olivadotti and Baker on staff to run the LB's, how much input will they have with coach Gruden and GM Allen in finding replacements for Fletcher, Riley (if we can resign) and back ups? The front 7 must work as a unit so both coach's must work well together to find both Free Agents and Draft picks. Any noise around Redskins Park on who they might like and what type players they are looking for? Have you interviewed these coach's yet?
- skinsdiehard - Mar 8, 2014 at 1:45 PM
I would take Nicks. The rest can be avoided. One season not scoring a TD doesn't mean he will never score a TD again.
- skinsfan5182 - Mar 8, 2014 at 10:32 PM
It's time to bring in some older veterans as stopgaps, for example someone like champ bailey to play free safety at hopefully the veteran minimum until we DRAFT our starters in this years draft and next years. We're in re-building mode for at least 2 years. we need to re-vamp our O-line and defensive backfield. We have to stop signing these 4-6 year league veterans to play for us for like 2-3 years then end up releasing them. Can't win like that.
For this year's draft we should take Kyle fuller with our 2nd rd. pick, if still available. Then the best available player for rounds 3-7, either Linebacker, O-line,Wide Receiver,Safety,D-line etc..etc..etc…
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It was at the Queen and Beaver pub last night. I don't normally go to these sorts of to-do's, but under present circumstances I thought it would be neat to see a hefty chunk of Canadian soccer mashed into a pub with an open bar. The Umbro Canada kit launch itself was perfunctory—the real critical work was being done on the comments section of this post—and I have to say I was largely indifferent to the designs. It's odd how soccer people, even the most intelligent ones, seem to put so much importance on a soccer shirt. Ours was awful up until yesterday; now it's different and weird and chevrony, which means it will get noticed in the cold, dark Eastern European climes where we will undoubtedly play friendlies against Estonia to prepare for CONCACAF qualification in Jamaica.
Anyway, the evening started with me standing around awkwardly, saying awkward hellos to one or two people, awkwardly shuffling to the open bar, realizing I hadn't had anything to eat for dinner, drinking anyway, awkwardly forcing myself to say to the soccer people I know from TV that "I'm that Twitter guy. Yeah. Yeah that guy," then proceeding to chew their ears off whilst awkwardly splashing my Creemore every which way.
Obviously the elephant in the room was the upcoming Canadian Soccer Association board vote on governance reforms, reforms would go some way to putting actual soccer development experts on the CSA board and lessening the influence of provincial reps with provincial concerns, the broken record of Canadian soccer woe. I talked to a few people about it and the general impression I get is that a lot of currently silent voices in positions of power back the proposed changes, that this previously non-existent pressure from fan groups via forums and websites is genuinely helping to move things along (and scaring people in a goodish way), but that the one thing stopping Canadian soccer from getting its shit together is the same thing that was stopping it from getting its shit together back in the 1940s (I'm serious, if I wasn't lazy I'd find an op-ed from the Toronto Telegraph that you could basically run on CSN today with only one or two changes): petty politics.
Meaning this guy won't do this thing because this other guy wants to get voted in again and is angry at this other guy for not backing him on this other thing, blah blah blah. It's fun to know the names and join in the kabuki theatre, but that's what they want. I work in administration so I know administrative politics. The thing we forget is that the people at the centre love it, because politics elevates them from mere functionaries into "power brokers." It affords certain character-types the delusion it's all about them and not the players, the fans, the coaches.
Paradoxically, the one thing that can help end all this political chicanery is to give it credence with a lot of media attention. If this was England, you'd have had News of the World in there last night furiously working an angle (and the supporters groups/trusts would be lucky to even be in the same city block let alone the same pub drinking on the FA's dime). But this is Canada. Soccer operates in a total media vacuum. The CSA could disband tomorrow and they'd be lucky to get a CP wire blurb. As long as this remains the case, people in positions of power can continue to re-arrange the Titanic deck chairs without anyone telling them the way to the life boats. This upcoming vote needs attention in big paper, big TV, big whatever, if only to get the functionaries/power-brokers to do what they know is right.
Similar to the atmosphere at the MLS Cup last year, you get the sense, mashed in between de Vos and Brennan and Lang (swoon!), that the soccer scene here is small. Very, very small. Which ramps up the volume of individual voices. I tend to avoid writing long missives on Canadian soccer (or MLS for that matter) because I'm bad at remembering the names of people who don't score goals. But I will learn these names if it means I never have to write about them again. More important though is for my Big Paper brothers and sisters learn them and write about them too. I know some of you sit in your offices and laugh at me and my struggle to eke out a soccer writing career on occasion. Why not stop making fun of me for a second and do a story on the CSA vote and why it matters for everyone who plays soccer in Canada (and there are a lot of those). The next World Cup is in Brazil for godsake! That means tanning in Copacabana! Work your journalism magic and you could play a small part in helping Canada (and you) get there.
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A More Splendid Life goes to a kit launch
Posted by Richard Whittall at 6:35 AM
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- canadiangeordie said...
Great stuff. I echo every thought in your piece, I just wish I was more optimistic that some of it would come true. But sadly the media will probably avoid any mention of the vote.
The only way anyone will pay attention is if the CMNT actually starts winning and becomes relevant. It's a vicious cycle.
P.S. Loved your running commentary on the kit launch last night. It was probably better than actually being there
- January 25, 2011 at 7:38 AM
- elliott said...
So politicians are just glorified bureaucrats that cut bigger slices of pie to screams from H Post?
- January 25, 2011 at 9:47 AM
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Jeff Green… yes, that Jeff Green, took 16 shots from beyond the arc. Sixteen. He made half of them. He made them from all over the floor, with people in his face, off-balance… whatever.
The Celtics needed Jeff Green to become some amalgam of Reggie Miller and Larry Bird because they blew yet another lead, this time giving all of a 19 point lead away in the third quarter to play a mostly back-and-forth 4th quarter. Green's heave at the end of regulation didn't fall, so the Celtics had to finish this one off in OT.
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Ultimately, they couldn't, despite Wall's triple double. The Celtics losing streak is over thanks to a 113-111 win.
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Jeff Green could barely miss tonight. He added 9 rebounds and 3 steals to go along with 39 points on 54% shooting. I will say this about Green's night… He made the shots he took and it was amazing… but it's not how I want him to play. I'd love to see more slashing and attacking, but I guess I should just shut up and enjoy an amazing shooting night.
Phil Pressey… Where the hell did he pull a 4-5 night from 3? He finished with 17 points in the start to go along with 4 assists. He has impressed me. I'm a little surprised at what he's been able to do.
Jarred Sullinger is simply not afraid of the moment. He matched Green's 9 4th quarter points, coming up with huge play after huge play.
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The third quarter was an abomination, regardless of how predictable it might have been. Washington doubled the C's up 30-15. Boston shot 27% and turned the ball over 5 times. It was just atrocious to watch.
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Gerald Wallace walks in for the game winning lay up
Phil Pressey breaks John Wall's ankles
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- Boston scored 20 points off Washington's 18 turnovers. Washington scored 10 points off Boston's 18 turnovers.
- Points in the paint: Washington 48, Celtics 28
- Wall: 28 points (9-29 fg), 10 reb, 10 ast.
- Pressey: 20 points (7-10 fg, 5-6 3pt), 4 ast.
- Wallace: 9 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block
- Sullinger: 14 points, 11 rebounds
- Humphries: 3 blocks
Washington is a decent team, but they do "bad team" things. The Wall play where he stole the ball, drove, got bottled up, and tossed it back to… no one, is a perfect indicator.
Wall plays in one gear: out of control
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B: 3 Wizards never crossed half court. That's unforgivable. It's one thing to lose when a team beats you, it's another to lose when you get lazy and stupid.


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"Playing the role of rude hosts, the Sultan Turks greeted the Falcon baseball team with seven runs in the first inning Tuesday to quickly remove any potential drama from the game.Eventually the Turks went on to win 15-8, dropping South Whidbey's overall record to 0-3 in league and 1-5 overall.The Falcons did produce some offense, however. Mr. Double, Kevin Arndt, collected another pair of two baggers, a feat duplicated by Jesse Sitton. Nick Lamb stroked a double and, for a change of pace, Arndt pounded out a home run. But even that much power was insufficient to gain ground on the scoreboard.The loss went to starting pitcher Jimmy Davis. South Whidbey totaled 13 hits but was hurt by four errors. Sultan erred twice while collecting 14 hits.The Turk are now 1-0 in league and 4-1 overall.The Falcons will spend their spring break playing baseball. Monday they travel to Lakewood, Wednesday they host Lakewood, and Friday they welcome Mount Baker."
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NORTH ADAMS – The Berkshire Chamber of Commerce and the city recently announced Paul W. Marino will serve as grand marshal of the 58th annual Fall Foliage Festival Parade on Oct. 6.
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GLASSBORO — Five finalists will compete in Rowan's 6th Annual Rohrer Business Plan Competition on Saturday from 9 a.m to 1 p.m.
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The competition encourages the pursuit of entrepreneurial ventures and provides a forum in which students can present their ideas and win cash prizes to bring their dreams to fruition. More than $9,500 in prize money will be awarded, with a top cash prize of $5,000 for the winner.
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I'd drive all night, just to buy you some shoes
Nothing like driving two and a half hours to see a starting lineup featuring Damaso Espino, Wilson Valdez and Jose "Can't Stand Ya" Constanza.
Well, at least the game was played in a crisp two hours, 10 minutes.
David Dellucci was dealing with a tight left calf muscle before today's game against the Diamondbacks, and he never got loose. He was scratched just minutes before the game started. Doesn't sound all that serious, but he'll be monitored day to day.
If the battle for the last bullpen spot came down to today's action, then Vinnie Chulk is your winner. Stretched out to three innings for the first time this spring, he allowed just three hits, lowering his spring ERA to 1.72. Eric Wedge called Chulk "one of our most consistent guys" in camp.
But Wedge tried to make it sound as though the battle, which is clearly down to Jackson and Chulk, is still undecided. He was sure to point out that Jackson can give the Indians more length (even though Wedge has tried to make it clear he doesn't view this job as the "long man" role) and is left-handed, which is considered a plus because of the three right-handed starters.
Jackson, though, turned in a real clunker today -- five runs allowed on six hits over four innings. He locked in after his first two innings of work, but, you know, that's not exactly what you want to see from a reliever. His ERA is up to 6.87.
The Indians have the ability to option Jackson to Triple-A. They can also send Chulk there, but they'd have to decide if they want Chulk in the big leagues by May 15. He has an out clause at that time.
Josh Barfield over Trevor Crowe for that last bench spot. This might be one of those competitions you're better off losing. It's hard to envision Barfield getting a heck of a lot of playing time up here. Crowe, on the other hand, will be an everyday guy at Triple-A Columbus.
This is just my opinion, but if the Indians really felt Barfield is their second baseman of the future -- and they will probably need a second baseman in the not-too-distant future, if they shift Jhonny Peralta to third and Asdrubal Cabrera to second -- they'd have him playing every day in Columbus, and they wouldn't have acquired Luis Valbuena.
Shin-Soo Choo was pounding the ball in BP before he left for the World Baseball Classic. He's looked a little rusty since his return. He went 1-for-4 today, striking out three times.
I'm told that during a batting practice session back at the complex Friday, while most of us were in Scottsdale, Travis Hafner and Kerry Wood took to the field to man shortstop and second base. How's that for a double-play combo?
If you gotta go, go now, or else you gotta stay all night
Yesterday was the first official day of spring. But here in Goodyear, it's been spring for 39 days and counting.
Frankly, I'm ready for summer.
With that notion in mind, I'm going to recharge the batteries over the next few days, and that means the blog is getting a blow, as well. We'll meet back here on Thursday.
In the meantime...
The Indians, iffy in the rotation, have to be encouraged by Anthony Reyes' spring. Not only has he avoided any trouble with that right elbow, but his ERA is now a miniscule 0.75 after his fourth outing today. He went five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits with two strikeouts.
Kind of figured this all along, but I can't help but doubt Jeremy Sowers wins the fifth starting job. He's just far too inconsistent.
Mark DeRosa will start at first base for Team USA in Sunday's semifinal game against Japan. The game is at 8 p.m. ET.
DeRosa is 5-for-15 with a homer and seven RBIs in five Classic games. "I've played exceedingly more than I expected," DeRosa said. "I think I'm far ahead, as at-bats are concerned."
Shin-Soo Choo has flown all over the world to collect one hit thus far. He's 1-for-10 with a walk and two strikeouts in five games.
Nice to see a sellout at Goodyear Ballpark. Although, a good chunk of the crowd was clogging up the concourse for the majority of the game, because it was too hot to sit in the seats.
Words of wisdom from Bob Feller: "The easiest bet in Vegas is the winner of the Grapefruit League and Cactus League titles won't win the World Series. The St. Louis Browns used to always win [in Spring Training], and those were the only games they ever won."
More words of wisdom from Bob Feller: "What do you do when you can't hit a curveball? Get a typewriter." Yep, here I am.
OK, one last note from Rapid Robert. He told a story about long-ago Indians first baseman Lew Fonseca. Feller said Fonseca told him that in 1929 he held out all winter and all spring before finally signing his contract on Opening Day. Fonseca missed batting practice that day and had a nice game. The next day, he skipped it again and had another nice game. So Fonseca began skipping it every day, all year. He went on to hit .369 and win the AL batting title that season. "So much for Spring Training," Feller said. Amen to that.
The Irish been coming here for years, acting like they own the place
St. Patrick's Day is a really divisive holiday for me. When I'm not working, it is, without question, one of the best days of the year. And when I am working, it is, without question, one of the most obnoxious days of the year.
If you're neither Irish nor inebriated, this holiday does nothing for you. If you're not a fan of corned beef or soda bread, all you've got is a bunch of goofs wearing T-shirts with ridiculous expressions like "Erin Go Braless" or saying annoying things like "Top o' the mornin' to ya!"
Ah, maybe I'm just jealous. Pass the Tullamore Dew. I need to get in the holiday spirit.
Wow. Cliff Lee took quite a lump today -- 10 runs (nine earned) on 11 hits with a walk and two strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings. It reads as bad as it looked, and it looked heinous. Lee said he was just trying to locate his fastballs today. And I could definitely locate them. There was one that landed near the warning track in right, there was one off the center-field wall, there was one that cruised past his left ear on a liner up the middle.... well, you get the idea.
That being said, Lee had a point. He was basically throwing nothing but fastballs. Only five or six of his 60-some pitches were offspeed. He was throwing fastballs in counts he'd never throw them in-season, and he said he also took into account the fact that he'll be facing this Rangers team in less than three weeks, when the games count.
By the way, Lee had a 5.68 ERA and a .342 average against last spring -- and that's when he was competing for a job. I know those numbers aren't as bad as the 18.90 ERA he's carrying now, but it's just another demonstration that we shouldn't put too much weight into what happens out here. So don't panic yet.
Well, unless you were counting on Masa Kobayashi to be a go-to setup man. In that case, yes, now would be a good time to panic. But Eric Wedge thought he looked better today.
Travis Hafner will begin to see some action in Minor League games in the coming weeks, for a couple reasons. It gives him extra repetitions, for one. But after Wednesday's off day, nine of the Indians' remaining 10 exhibition road games will be against National League teams. Thus far, the Indians haven't had a single road game in which the DH wasn't utilized, but that's sure to change as we get closer to the regular season.
Let's talk about the batting order. We know, of course, that Grady Sizemore is going to lead off. We know Mark DeRosa is batting second. We know Wedge prefers to have Hafner at No. 3 and Victor Martinez at cleanup. But Wedge said today he puts Hafner, Martinez and Jhonny Peralta (who was excellent at No. 4 last year) in those Nos. 3-5 spots, and he's still not sure of the order or even if it will be static.
Moving down the order, Wedge said Asdrubal Cabrera will remain in the Nos. 8 or 9 spots. He likes the protection that affords the young Cabrera, though he still sees him potentially working his way back up to No. 2 (where he thrived at the end of '07) someday. That leaves Shin-Soo Choo, Ben Francisco and Kelly Shoppach/Ryan Garko somewhere in the Nos. 6-9 mix, with the order depending on the day and opposing pitcher.
How would you organize the lineup? I'd go with Choo at No. 3, Peralta at No. 4, Martinez at No. 5 and Hafner at No. 6 at the outset. It's too early to know what the Indians will get out of Pronk, so I would bump him down and ease the pressure on him.
Peralta started at third today. That's his second appearance there this spring. "We just want to give him some repetitions," Wedge said, "so that if we do need him [at third], he's been there." Cabrera started at short.
Kirk Saarloos came on in emergency relief of Lee in the third inning and held the Rangers scoreless for 1 1/3 innings. It was a nice audition for that long relief role.
A guy dressed in costume as a gigantic Dunkin' Donuts coffee cup came into the PDC this morning with about four or five dozen free donuts for all the players. Well, it's 2009. The coffee cup should have known that the modern athlete is prohibited (at work and under the supervision of a team of athletic trainers, anyway) from eating such garbage.
So, guess who got all the donuts? Yes, media membership has its privileges.
This is our kingdom of days
We are now three weeks away from Opening Day. In the meantime, here's the rundown of yet another "day that ends in y" here at Spring Training camp.
- The Indians are today's featured team on MLB Network's "30 Clubs in 30 Days." The first airing has already come and gone, but you can catch repeats at 11 p.m. ET tonight, and 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon and 4:30 ET on Tuesday.
- Shin-Soo Choo did not play in South Korea's 8-2 win over Mexico in the opener of Round 2 of the World Baseball Classic at San Diego's Petco Park on Sunday. Choo gets one day off per round.
- Head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff will update the media on Adam Miller's finger condition on Wednesday.
- No player has improved his organizational stock this spring more than Chris Gimenez, who hit the walkoff three-run homer against the Mariners today. He's proven he can handle his duties behind the plate, the versatility he provides with his ability to play the corner outfield spots and first base is a plus, and he's been productive with the bat. He won't crack the Opening Day roster, but he could be one of the first guys the Indians turn to down at Triple-A Columbus, depending on need.
- Gimenez also won some points with fans today. As I'm typing this, the game ended about 15-20 minutes ago, and Gimenez is still down there signing autographs for fans lined up down the first-base line. He might have to walk back to the complex, as the last shuttle has likely left for the day.
- A total of seven double plays were turned by the Indians and Mariners today. I neither know nor care if that's a Cactus League record.
- What's more important is that Jeremy Sowers looked good again. He gave up a run on three hits with a walk and two strikeouts in four innings. Afterward, he credited the immortal Sal Fasano with the improvements he's made in pitch selection. Fasano encouraged Sowers to begin using his two-seamer to right-handers and his four-seamer to left-handers, which Sowers had not done previously. You can read more about Sowers right here.
- After a slow start, the rotation battle has heated up with the recent performances of Sowers, Aaron Laffey and Scott Lewis. "You like to see what's happening with multiple guys," Eric Wedge said.
- Still waiting for that big hit that announces Travis Hafner is back. He's driving the ball consistently in BP but that hasn't translated into the games. Hitting coach Derek Shelton said Hafner's improvements in approach from last year to this year are noticeable. He said Hafner got into some bad habits last year as a result of the shoulder problem.
- Here's a choice quote from Shelton on outfield prospect Michael Brantley: "When you talk to him, he's not a 21-year-old kid. His stages of thought and what he watches with pitchers is advanced, and that's going to help his progression to the big leagues."
- Well, now I'm done typing, and Gimenez is just finishing up. He signed for every last fan who waited and even posed for some photos. You've got to love that.
Choo's fine, will remain in Classic
GM Mark Shapiro called Shin-Soo Choo's triceps soreness a "non-issue." Choo underwent a full physical examination at the Indians' Player Development Complex on Tuesday and checked out fine. He will remain with South Korea in the World Baseball Classic.
Shapiro would not say whether or not Choo will still have restrictions, in terms of playing time and position. He was limited to DH duties in the first round and had a mandatory day off. Shapiro said he still has to have some conversations with the South Korean team about Choo's status.
South Korea begins Round 2 play in San Diego's Petco Park on Sunday. In the meantime, the Koreans are training in nearby Peoria.
Stand Up and Cheer
It takes a lot for a guy in Arizona in March to become jealous of a guy in Cleveland in March, but that's just what happened when my buddy Brad called me this morning from the Mid-American Conference tournament at the Q, where our beloved Ohio University Bobcats were taking on Western Michigan.
The MAC tourney was the sight of perhaps my greatest heartbreak. In 2001, an Ohio team loaded with such collegiate legends as Brandon Hunter and Steve Esterkamp was humbled in the MAC semifinals, when the unabashedly evil Miami of Ohio guard Jason Grunkemeyer -- the same guy who transferred from OU to J.Crew U. after his freshman year -- hit a game-winning three-pointer with 6.8 seconds left.
I'm still bitter.
The Bobcats won the MAC in 2005, but I was down in Florida for Spring Training. And today I was stuck in Arizona as OU began its glorious, improbable run to MAC glory with a 62-55 beating of the Broncos.
This is not a very good OU team, mind you. The Bobcats are a No. 9 seed in a tournament that probably shouldn't even have nine teams. They will go up against a heavily favored Bowling Green team in Thursday's second round and, contrary to my own grandiose predictions and expectations, will most likely get thumped.
But they attend OU. They live in the navel of the universe -- Athens, Ohio. They have the ability to drown any and all sorrows in the hallowed pubs of Court Street. So they are winners, through and through.
Here in Arizona, the Indians were taking on the Angels, so here's your daily rundown of all things Tribe.
Shin-Soo Choo, in between rounds of the World Baseball Classic, reported to the Player Development Complex this afternoon to get his left arm looked at by the Indians' trainers. The soreness he was experiencing in his triceps, just above his surgically repaired elbow, still isn't considered serious, but the Indians are taking advantage of the South Korean team training in Arizona to get their hands on him and determine if he should still be limited solely to DH duties. An update on Choo's condition is expected Wednesday, according to media relations director Bart Swain. Korea begins Round 2 of the Classic at San Diego's Petco Park on Sunday.
Kerry Wood had a breeze of a spring debut, striking out Howie Kendrick, getting Juan Rivera to fly out to right field (and a nice basket catch at the track by Ryan Garko on that one) and getting Brandon Wood to pop out -- all on nine pitches.
Speaking of Garko in right field, that's something we were told we wouldn't be seeing this spring. But Eric Wedge decided that because some parks have less space in right than in left, it makes sense to try Garko there, too. And the fact that Garko was in right today is inherent praise of what he's shown the Indians in left.
Starting at third base, Josh Barfield made a nice diving stop of a bouncer down the line to preserve a run. He made an error later in the game, when he dropped a ball after ranging to his left on a tough play.
Another note on Wood: In talking about the pitchers he grew up watching, he said he was in attendance for Nolan Ryan's seventh no-hitter against the Blue Jays on May 1, 1991. Wood got the tickets through a grocery store giveaway. After the game, he went around the concourse at Arlington Stadium, picking up ticket stubs. He said he still has about 30 of them.
A pair of singles for Travis Hafner in three at-bats, including a liner to right-center field that scored Trevor Crowe from second.
I thought this was a big day for Scott Lewis to potentially establish himself in the rather ho-hum starting rotation battle. He went out in the fifth inning and gave up four runs on three hits with two walks and two strikeouts in 2 1/3 innings, largely against the Angels reserves, so that's obviously a concern. But both Wedge and pitching coach Carl Willis nonetheless thought it was a good outing for Lewis. They felt he commanded his fastball well, for the most part. Lewis will get his first start of the spring when his next turn comes in five days.
The Indians have come to contractual agreements with all their pre-arbitration players, in advance of MLB's Wednesday deadline. Today the club announced the signings of Asdrubal Cabrera, Trevor Crowe, Ben Francisco, Ryan Garko, Chris Gimenez, Zach Jackson, Jensen Lewis, Scott Lewis, Andy Marte, Ed Mujica, Rafael Perez, Hector Rondon, Juan Salas, Carlos Santana, Joe Smith and Luis Valbuena.
Finally, I've got to throw out a quick plug for Maple Street Press' Indians Annual 2009. It's a 128-page, "by fans, for fans" compilation that includes player profiles rife with interesting statistical data (if you wondered what Garko hit against right-handed sliders last season, here's your opportunity to find out), an insightful, in-depth interview with assistant GM Chris Antonetti, several informative features (including the always excellent Joe Posnanski's touching remembrance of Herb Score) and much, much more. Edited by Jay Levin of the LetsGoTribe.com blog, it really is a professional, impressive piece of work. Look for it on newsstands in Northeast Ohio or buy it here.
Don't let 'em take me to the Cadillac Ranch
...but you can take me to the Camelback Ranch, spring home of the White Sox and Dodgers. It's another beautiful ballpark, with a unique sandstone exterior.
But an afternoon at the Camelback is in no way worth the $90 the Dodgers have the audacity to charge to sit in the Home Plate Club ($100 for "premium" spring games, as if such a thing even exists). Manny or no Manny, that's just nuts.
Grady Sizemore started at DH for the second straight day and went 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs against the White Sox. He'll play again Wednesday and will return to the field. He said his groin's feeling good -- no issues running the bases in-game or shagging fly balls during the morning workouts.
I have to say... There's nothing I enjoy less about this job than occasionally having to ask guys about the state of their groin.
Not only did South Korea advance to the second round of the World Baseball Classic, but the Koreans won Pool A. They defeated Japan, 1-0, this morning. It was Shin-Soo Choo's day off. Part of the agreement between the Indians and South Korea is that Choo will get one day off per pool. The Koreans move on to San Diego for Round 2, which begins March 15. They will train in Arizona, so the Indians' trainers will get a look at Choo's sore left triceps. He's expected to be here tomorrow, according to Eric Wedge.
Speaking of the Classic, in case you missed it, Mark DeRosa had four RBIs in Team USA's rout of Venezuela yesterday. He played both left field and third base.
Anthony Reyes looked really good today -- three scoreless innings, one walk, three strikeouts. He said this is the best he's felt since 2005, so that's encouraging for an Indians team that could really use a boost in the back end of the rotation.
David Huff threw two innings in a simulated game on one of the back fields this morning. He'll be in a Cactus game later this week. It will be just his second appearance in a "real" exhibition game. "We extended him last year, innings-wise, so we wanted to make sure we handled him appropriately this spring," Wedge said.
Ed Mujica also threw two innings in the sim game. "He looked good," Wedge said. "You know, he was really throwing the ball well early in camp in his bullpens. He's been trying to do a little too much in games. So we wanted to pull him back and let him relax a little bit and just let the ball go a little more free and easy." The ball certainly went off the bat of Wes Hodges, who took Mujica deep.
Kerry Wood will appear against the Angels in Tempe tomorrow, and Joe Smith will appear against the Rockies on Wednesday.
According to date in John Dewan's new "The Fielding Bible -- Volume II," the Indians ranked eighth in baseball last year in defensive runs saved, with 29. Dewan points out that Ben Francisco saved 12, while Franklin Gutierrez saved 24. With Gutierrez gone and Choo -- rated by Dewan as "average" in defensive runs saved -- starting in right, Dewan is speculating that the Tribe's defensive ranking may drop this year.
Minor League right-hander Neil Wagner has begun blogging. Check it out right here.
None of this has happened yet
I guess what I'm really wondering in life is when Dippin' Dots will become the ice cream of the present. It's been billed the "ice cream of the future" since I was about 11 years old. That's a pretty bold and pompous claim.
There's a Dippin' Dots stand here at Goodyear Ballpark that had no action when I walked by it during today's game. Meanwhile, further down the first-base line, the homemade ice cream stand had a line that stretched past several sections. We clearly are not living in the future.
Actually, given people's general love of nostalgia, if I'm the guy running the ice cream stand, I throw up a sign that says, "Ice cream of the past." That ought to bring them in.
Anyway, what's going on with the Indians of the... right now? Allow me to fill you in.
Very uneventful debut for Travis Hafner. He saw all of five pitches in two at-bats against Dave Bush, striking out in the first and popping out weakly in the third. He admitted he swung at a bad pitch on that pop-out and said he has work to do in the area of plate discipline. He should be back in the lineup Sunday for another two at-bats.
David Dellucci, also making his debut after his left thumb injury held him back, also looked a little impatient in his first two at-bats. But he cranked out a solo homer in his third.
Grady Sizemore will be back in the lineup Sunday. He and Hafner will split at-bats at DH.
Cliff Lee looked rusty against the Brewers, but, well, it's the first time out. Can't judge much off of that.
Jeremy Sowers, on the other hand, has looked a little rough around the edges a couple times now. He gave up three runs (one earned) on two hits wiht two walks in one inning today. "The ball's really coming out of his hand ," Wedge said. "He needs to do a better job finishing his pitches and commanding his fastball." What else is new?
As expected, Shin-Soo Choo did DH in South Korea's opening game of the World Baseball Classic - a 9-0 rout of Chinese Taipei. Choo went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored. The Koreans will play Japan on Saturday.
Here the link to an interesting article from The Baseball Analysts points out that the Indians' have been among the Majors' best teams, in terms of payroll efficiency, over the last three seasons.
Opening Day is one month from today.
I'm putting the brakes on the blog for the weekend. I'll catch back up with you on Monday.
Miller shut down, and other updates
The Adam Miller finger saga continues, and it's drastically going to affect his ability to compete for a bullpen spot.
Miller will be shut down another week to 10 days because of soreness in his right middle finger, head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff said. After that period, Miller will begin an expedited return-to-throw program that will last about two weeks. The tentative goal is to get him in about four to six Cactus League games after that point.
Hard to imagine the Indians would see enough of Miller or be confident enough in his finger to bring him north at that point, but you never know.
I'll have more info on this up on the Indians.com site in a little bit.
Also want to update you on the Shin-Soo Choo situation. I had reported that it was a triceps issue, not an elbow issue. But as any renowned doctor will tell you, the triceps runs just above the elbow, so they can certainly be interrelated.
That being said, by all accounts around here, Choo's injury does not appear to be serious. Best guess is that he is limited to DH duties for the South Korean team. The Indians' biggest problem with the situation is that they don't have their trainers working with Choo. It leads to some uncomfortability. But Choo is the only Major Leaguer on that team and there is a lot of pressure on him to play for his country.
Lastly, I had written that Kerry Wood would throw a bullpen today. If you're really obsessive, it was actually a live batting practice session. He threw to David Dellucci and Andy Marte, and his slider looked particularly nasty. Wood feels and looks good. He'll throw a simulated session Saturday and is expected to pitch in Tuesday's game.
Choo has sore triceps, might be pulled from Classic
The Indians are investigating the extent of Shin-Soo Choo's sore left triceps and will offer their opinion on whether or not the outfielder should still compete for Korea in the World Baseball Classic.
Contrary to this Associated Press report, it is Choo's triceps, not his surgically repaired elbow, that is hurting, though the situation is a concern to the Tribe, nonetheless.
But while the Indians can certainly give their opinion on whether Choo should play, the final decision is ultimately up to the Korean team.
"Right now, we're in the process of getting the complete info as to the problem he's encountered," general manager Mark Shapiro said this morning. "From there, we'll determine whether or not we object."
Choo left the Indians on Feb. 24 to train with the Korean team in Hawaii before heading off to Japan for the tournament's first round. South Korea faces Taiwan in its first game of the Classic on Friday at the Tokyo Dome.
UPDATE: A few other injury updates for you…
Kerry Wood (sore lower back) is throwing a bullpen today, a simulated session Saturday and is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut Tuesday.
Travis Hafner (right shoudler surgery) is, indeed, making his debut Friday against the Brewers.
Adam Miller (sore right middle finger) is still nowhere to be found on Carl Willis' pitching schedule for the next week, but that schedule is always subject to change.