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Throwing out runners 101
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You can read all about John Russell's thoughts on the team's issues throwing out base runners in this story I wrote earlier, but I wanted to expand on a few additional items here
A few points of emphasis before we get into some stats:
- The fact that the Pirates have thrown out just 12.8 percent of runners trying to steal (this doesn't count stolen bases with no throws, double steals or caught stealing by pitchers) is a problem that lies with both the pitchers and catchers. Ryan Doumit has had his share of issues, but for the large part, the pitchers aren't helping him out.
- When it comes to Doumit, Russell pointed out two things he needs to improve upon. His footwork needs to be quicker/shorter and his throwing motion needs to be shortened.
- On the pitching end, Russell said he likes what he's seen from Jeff Karstens and Brad Lincoln both in terms of how they vary their deliveries and how long they hold the ball. He noted that Zach Duke and Paul Maholm struggle in that area, and that when they lift their leg on the delivery it gives runners even more time to take off.
- The other thing worth noting again is that the Pirates have a program in place from the lowest Minor League level on up to teach pitchers how to better hold runners on. So the expectation is that these pitchers should be better prepared with differing deliveries and timing by the time they get here.
Anyways, this issue has become such a widespread problem this year that it has garnered a ton of scrutiny. But I was interested to see how all these pitchers had done in these same areas in recent years. Have the individual numbers really gotten that much worse? Here are the specifics, which will allow you to see which pitchers are getting taken advantage of the most and which have taken steps back:
Ross Ohlendorf
- 2010: 13 SB, 1 CS (93% success rate for runner)
Zach Duke
Paul Maholm
Jeff Karstens
Brad Lincoln
Octavio Dotel
Evan Meek
Joel Hanrahan
Sean Gallagher
Brendan Donnelly
D.J. Carrasco
Javier Lopez
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July 1 Odds and Ends
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Catching up on some recent news….
- Second baseman Neil Walker has targeted Saturday as a potential return date. He went through Wednesday without any headaches or other concussion symptoms, and that cleared him to be able to play catch and take groundballs on Thursday. Walker suffered a concussion last Friday in Oakland when he collided with right fielder Ryan Church.
- Bobby Crosby is back in the lineup and starting at short. In all, he missed just two games (and part of a third) after his collision. Manager John Russell hasn't said as much, but I'd expect Crosby to get regular playing time like he was before the injury. Ronny Cedeno has not been impressive at all lately (six hits in his last 65 at-bats), and Crosby was doing well in the starting role over the last few weeks.
- Russell said that his decision to move Pedro Alvarez up into the No. 2 hole was done in hopes that he'd see more pitches to hit batting in front of Andrew McCutchen. It's also a spot where opposing managers will have to think twice before bringing in a situational lefty to face Alvarez. Why? Because hitting behind Alvarez is McCutchen, who is a career .341 hitter against lefties. So you either burn two pitchers in a span of two hitters, or you take your chances against McCutchen.
- Left-hander Dana Eveland cleared waivers and has been sent to Triple-A Indianapolis. It remains to be seen whether Eveland will pitch in a starting or relieving role with the Indians.
- Right-hander Chris Jakubauskas will continue his Minor League rehab work in Triple-A now. Jakubauskas last pitched for high-A Bradenton on June 27. He went 4 1/3 innings and allowed seven hits and three earned runs in that outing. He will be used in a multi-inning relief and spot starting role. The Pirates have not announced a specific timetable for a potential return yet.
- Speaking of timetables, as I noted earlier in the week, don't expect to see Zach Duke to be back until after the All-Star break. He's scheduled to throw off the mound for the first time during this homestand and will likely need two side sessions before then making a Minor League rehab start.
- Happy Anniversary to Garrett Jones, who on this day last year arrived in Pittsburgh and established himself as a key piece in this lineup not long after. In 159 games over the past year, Jones has batted .289 with 38 doubles, 31 homers and 91 RBIs. Only 10 players in the National League have more home runs during that year-long span.
- With his save on Wednesday, seven of Octavio Dotel's 16 saves this year have come against the Cubs. That is the most saves against any team before the start of July since saves started being officially recorded in 1969 (thanks Elias Sports Bureau for that tidbit).
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June 1: Cubs (24-28) @ Pirates (21-31)
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Had plenty to take care of for the main site this afternoon, so apologies for the late pre-game news and notes. But here is what you need to get caught up on…
- The Pirates traded for left-hander Dana Eveland today, sending Minor League right-hander Ronald Uviedo to the Blue Jays. Eveland is expected to go into the Pirates' rotation, though that might not be immediate. He is throwing a bullpen session at home (California) on Tuesday and again on Thursday. He'll report to Pittsburgh on Friday. The Pirates' concern? Eveland hasn't pitched in a game since May 22, which means that plugging him right into the rotation might be a bit too much to ask.
- Instead, the likeliest route is that Eveland will pitch a few games out of the bullpen and then go into the rotation next week. The Pirates were understandable vague (given that they don't know how the layoff has affected Eveland), so we should know more on Friday.
- Speaking of Friday, scratch Brian Burres as the probable starter. With Thursday's off day, Burres is going to be skipped, and Paul Maholm will take the mound on normal four days of rest. This could very well mean that Burres will be squeezed off the roster entirely when Eveland joins the team on Friday. Uviedo cleared a space on the 40-man roster for Eveland, but a spot on the 25-man will still have to be opened.
- Manager John Russell said that Jeff Karstens is not going to be one-and-done after his start on Tuesday. Russell threw out June 12 as another date that Karstens is scheduled to pitch, though depending on how the Eveland transition works out, he might make another before that.
- You might be wondering how Eveland's arrival affects both Charlie Morton and Brad Lincoln? Well, Morton is still resting his shoulder and there is no timetable with him right now. This is me speaking, but I don't expect to see the right-hander here any time soon. With how badly these first two months have gone, a mental break and a number of starts in a less-pressured environment would likely serve him well.
- As for Lincoln, I'm just not getting the impression that his call-up from Triple-A is imminent. It sure seems like the Pirates have the rotation planned out through June 12, which would mean that Lincoln likely has at least 2-3 more Triple-A starts in his future. Maybe things will be re-evaluated after that. Lincoln pitched five scoreless innings in his last start and had pitched at least seven innings in his three starts before that.
- Lefty Jack Taschner has returned from his Minor League rehab assignment and could be off the DL as early as Wednesday. Taschner pitched two innings with Double-A Altoona and reported his left hamstring to be just fine. Steven Jackson seems the most likely candidate to be sent down when Taschner returns.
- After sitting out with a sore hamstring, D.J. Carrasco has been cleared to pitch again on Tuesday if needed.
- Two Pirates Minor League players earned Pitcher/Player-of-the-Week honors for their performances last week. Tim Alderson (Double-A) went 2-0 with 10 strikeouts and one earned run allowed in 13 innings (two starts). Outfielder Calvin Anderson (high-A) went 14-for-27 with three extra-base hits and eight RBIs in seven games.
- Closer Octavio Dotel finished May a perfect 8-for-8 in save opportunities. That tied him for second among all National League closers. It also was a refreshing change from the struggles he endured during the first month of the season.
- Righty Chris Jakubauskas threw another side session on Tuesday, this one 38 pitches. He'll throw again on Friday, possibly down in Bradenton.
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May 5: Cubs (13-14) @ Pirates (11-15)
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For all the terms laced upon baseball players these days — hero, superstar, larger than life, etc. — sometimes it is nice to be reminded that at the core, these guys are just like anyone else. Being around them so much, I see that. But I know that the public has a tendency to put athletes on a pedestal.
Maybe that's why I felt inclined to share something Octavio Dotel told reporters after Tuesday's win. After Dotel was asked a few baseball-related questions, someone asked the closer about his new baby boy, Eduardo, who was born on Sunday. Dotel lit up as any proud papa would do:
"It's been great," he said. "Every hour that I wake up, I see my little one and it makes me really excited and happy. Now I live for someone who needs me. That's really nice to see my boy every morning when I wake up."
Baseball isn't everything to these guys, so maybe we should all make sure not to define them solely by that. Just my thought for the day.
Onto your news and notes for Wednesday…
- Center fielder Andrew McCutchen is back in the lineup (insert collective sigh here) after missing Tuesday's game with a mild right ankle sprain. He tested the ankle out this afternoon and was cleared to return. Watching him from this vantage point, McCutchen seemed to be running just fine.
- Expected to be an everyday player coming into the season, Lastings Milledge has been given his fair share of days off to this point. He's not in the lineup on Wednesday, marking the fifth time he's been out of the starting lineup. Manager John Russell's explanation continues to be that he wants his bench guys (i.e. outfielder Ryan Church) to stay active. But with Milledge hitting just .171 since April 21, Milledge is going to have to start proving that he belongs as a regular.
- Recently recalled first baseman Steve Pearce will get his first start tonight. As I mentioned yesterday, don't be surprised if you slowly see a platoon situation develop between the right-handed hitting Pearce and the left-handed hitting Jeff Clement, assuming Pearce fares well. Pearce is 3-for-7 lifetime against Cubs starter Ted Lilly.
- Clement is hitless in his last 19 at-bats.
- In case you missed it, Double-A lefty Rudy Owens tossed six no-hit innings and notched 11 strikeouts on Tuesday. You can read his thoughts on the outing here.
- Ross Ohlendorf will make his Minor League rehab start with Double-A Altoona tonight. First pitch is at 7:05 pm. There will be an update on the outing later tonight, but obviously it wouldn't be until much later. The club is still hopeful that Ohlendorf will be ready to make a May 10 start in Pittsburgh.
- Andy LaRoche spent a good part of BP visiting with two local children as a part of his Down Syndrome initiative. LaRoche is involved in all sorts of outreach to local children with Down Syndrome and that includes 6-7 visits that he has set up where he invites kids with Down Syndrome to the ballpark. This was the first of those visits.
Pirates lineup:
- Bobby Crosby (2B)
- Andy LaRoche (3B)
- Andrew McCutchen (CF)
- Garrett Jones (RF)
- Ryan Doumit (C)
- Ryan Church (LF)
- Steve Pearce (1B)
- Ronny Cedeno (SS)
- Charlie Morton (RHP)
Cubs lineup:
- Ryan Theriot (SS)
- Kosuke Fukudome (RF)
- Derrek Lee (1B)
- Marlon Byrd (CF)
- Alfonso Soriano (LF)
- Aramis Ramirez (3B)
- Mike Fontenot (2B)
- Koyie Hill (C)
- Ted Lilly (LHP)
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May 4: Cubs (13-13) @ Pirates (10-15)
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I had brief flashbacks to Spring Training this afternoon as the entire Pirates team took the field for extra work at 3:20 pm. It didn't help us (the media) since we typically have a small window (beginning at 3:30) to talk to players pregame… but manager John Russell felt that after a 3-7 road trip, some extra work is needed.
The work ran the gamut — pickoffs, fielding drills, cutoffs, etc — much like it does in the spring. It's not all that often that there is this type of full-team workout on the field during the season, but the Pirates have done it from time to time to time before, especially when they're at home.
The most notable observation of the session was that Andrew McCutchen (mild right ankle sprain) stood on the side watching. He was out on the warning track talking with the team's trainers for a while before moving toward the dugout and playing spectator. McCutchen is out of the lineup tonight, saying that the ankle was still feeling a bit tender when he tested it out.
McCutchen is optimistic that he'll be back in the lineup on Wednesday.
Here's the rest of your news and notes…
- Reliever Brendan Donnelly has been placed on the DL with a left oblique strain. Donnelly has not pitched since April 27, which is when he suffered the injury. He expects to be off as soon as he's eligible (May 13).
- With Donnelly on the DL, the Pirates have recalled 1B/OF Steve Pearce from Triple-A. Pearce has been raking down there this season, hitting .349 with 16 extra-base hits before the call-up. The question is whether that production can finally translate at the Major League level. To this point, it hasn't. In 342 big-league at-bats, Pearce has a .237 average, eight homers and 37 RBIs with the Pirates.
- Pearce isn't starting against RHP Ryan Dempster tonight, but Russell said to expect Pearce to play first against a left-handed starter tomorrow night. If Jeff Clement continues to struggle and Pearce produces, I wouldn't be surprised to see a platoon situation evolve. That will be something to keep an eye on over the next few weeks.
- GM Neal Huntington has not yet gotten word about Kevin Hart's surgery, which was performed by Dr. James Andrews this morning. Assuming all goes well, Hart is looking at about a nine-month recovery period.
- The Pirates have lost outfielder John Raynor. Raynor was claimed back by the Marlins, who had to pay the Pirates $25,000 for the purchase. Huntington confirmed that a trade attempt was made, but the Marlins' asking price was too high.
- LHP Brian Burres has been named Thursday's starter.
- Ross Ohlendorf will make his second Minor League rehab start tomorrow with Altoona. If all goes well, he will start for the Pirates on May 10.
- Congratulations to Octavio Dotel and his wife Massiel, who welcomed their first child, Eduardo, on Monday. Dotel was beaming today when asked about the new addition.
- Chris Jakubauskas (head contusion and concussion) remains in good spirits as he continues to slowly work his way back. He was able to begin light exercises on Monday and reported no recent headaches or dizziness.
- You'll notice again that Russell has the pitcher batting ninth again, which makes sense given McCutchen's absence. Remember that the reasoning behind having the pitcher bat eighth was to get three hitters in front of McCutchen.
- So here's a good one: Paul Maholm got his ERA to drop from 4.83 to 4.26 before ever throwing a pitch on Tuesday night. How, you might ask? Well, Houston's official scorer went back and changed a hit to an error in Maholm's start there on the April 23, and that took away two earned runs from Maholm's line.
Pirates lineup:
- Aki Iwamura (2B)
- Andy LaRoche (3B)
- Ryan Doumit (C)
- Garrett Jones (RF)
- Ryan Church (CF)
- Lastings Milledge (LF)
- Jeff Clement (1B)
- Ronny Cedeno (SS)
- Paul Maholm (LHP)
Cubs lineup:
- Ryan Theriot (SS)
- Jeff Baker (2B)
- Derrek Lee (1B)
- Marlon Byrd (CF)
- Aramis Ramirez (3B)
- Alfonso Soriano (LF)
- Xavier Nady (RF)
- Geovany Soto (C)
- Ryan Dempster (RHP)
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May 2: Pirates (10-14) @ Dodgers (10-14)
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Garrett Jones spoke about his food-stuck-in-the-esophagus ordeal this morning, and you can read more about that on pirates.com in a bit. In short, it was a piece of beef that got stuck where the esophagus meets the stomach. Doctors had to administer anesthesia to Jones at the hospital yesterday, and while Jones was under, the doctors went down his throat with tubes to dislodge the piece of meat. The procedure lasted about 30-45 minutes.
Jones is back in the lineup today, though he is still battling a sore throat. He said he slept pretty well last night, unlike on Friday.
Now that I'm done playing doctor, here's the rest of your news…
- With Jones' throat now cleared, the larger concern is his production at the plate. Jones' batting average has dropped to .207 since going 9-for-51 in his last 15 games.
- Octavio Dotel has left the team to fly to Pittsburgh and be with his wife, who is about to give birth with their first child.
- Manager John Russell said that closing duties would likely fall to either Joel Hanrahan or Evan Meek today if need be. He said it won't be Brendan Donnelly, who hasn't pitched since Tuesday.
- Speaking of Donnelly, he was somewhat under the weather this morning. Apparently he wasn't the only one in the clubhouse not feeling great either as he said something was going around.
- For the first time this season, the Pirates are hitting their pitcher in the ninth spot. You'll remember that Russell had the pitcher hitting eighth early this season in order to get two hitters in front of No. 2 hitter Andrew McCutchen. Well, with McCutchen now hitting third, that's accomplished even with a more traditional batting order.
- Today wraps up the team's only 10-game road trip of the season. The only other three-city trip the club will make the season comes in late June when they jump from Texas to Oakland to Chicago.
- This is also the final game that the Dodgers and Pirates will play in 2010. The season series is 3-3 so far, and with a win on Sunday, Pittsburgh would have its first winning season against LA since 2000.
- Ryan Church is back in the lineup, with struggling first baseman Jeff Clement getting the day off. The move makes obvious sense, too. Church is 27-for-69 lifetime at Dodger Stadium in 20 games. Clement, on the other hand, is hitless in his last 15 at-bats. He has struck out eight times in that span.
Pirates lineup:
- Lastings Milledge (LF)
- Aki Iwamura (2B)
- Andrew McCutchen (CF)
- Garrett Jones (1B)
- Ryan Church (RF)
- Andy LaRoche (3B)
- Bobby Crosby (SS)
- Jason Jaramillo (C)
- Jeff Karstens (RHP)
Dodgers lineup:
- Xavier Paul (LF)
- Russell Martin (C)
- Andre Ethier (RF)
- Matt Kemp (CF)
- James Loney (1B)
- Ronnie Belliard (3B)
- Blake DeWitt (2B)
- Jamey Carroll (SS)
- Hiroki Kuroda (RHP)
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April 30: Pirates (10-12) @ Dodgers (8-14)
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Dodger Stadium is proving to be a much more pleasant work setting today than it was yesterday. In addition to having issues with the blog software on Thursday (sorry, that's why there was no usual pregame blog), the wind here yesterday was brutal. With winds apparently close to 40 mph, even laptops were being moved by the biggest gusts. It's always a challenge when you're trying to hold down your scorebook, notebooks, notes and media guide while typing.
And no, there were no windows to shield us from the element.
The winds are just mild today, so Charlie Morton won't get the same benefit that Brian Burres did on Thursday when home runs were going to be near impossible to get through the wind tunnel. I feel like you could have labeled each of Morton's last three starts as "critical" given his poor start, and this is yet another.
At some point — and the Pirates need it to be soon — Morton is going to have to prove that having great "stuff" can also make himself an effective big-league pitcher. As Morton told me yesterday, it all starts with his head. He hasn't made any huge changes to his game plan. He simply wants to be aggressive and execute.
While we wait for Morton to take the mound, here is your news…
- In case you missed it earlier, Kevin Hart was diagnosed with a torn labrum in his right shoulder on Friday. Pirates medical director Patrick DeMeo has recommended that Hart undergo season-ending surgery. Hart will seek a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews next week, but even he sounded resigned to the fact that his season is over when speaking by phone on Friday.
- The Indianapolis rotation continues to be a merry-go-round of pitchers. The Pirates have already borrowed Chris Jakubauskas, Jeff Karstens and Burres. Now Hart is out for the season. Jakubauskas is recovering from a head injury, too. In order to fill Hart's spot in the Triple-A rotation, the Pirates have promoted RHP Michael Crotta from Double-A Altoona.
- Ross Ohlendorf gave the Pirates some good news on Friday with a 43-pitch start in an extended Spring Training game. Ohlendorf reported no issues with his back afterward. He was throwing consistently between 88-93 mph and reached 94 a few times with his fastball.
- Ohlendorf will make a second rehab start on May 5 (location: TBD). If that goes well, he will make his return to the Pirates' rotation on May 10.
- That means that the Pirates will need to plug his spot in the rotation one more time. Burres is the most likely candidate to get that final spot start, though the Pirates haven't written his name in pen yet.
- Speaking of Triple-A starters, Brad Lincoln had a rocky outing with Indianapolis on Friday. He allowed six earned runs on seven hits in six innings against Pawtucket. He walked four and struck out three.
- For those who didn't stay up late last night, Evan Meek recorded his first Major League save on Thursday. Now, that does not mean the Pirates have a closer controversy going on. It was predetermined that Octavio Dotel would have the night off (he pitched two innings the day before), and Meek was simply the freshest arm. That said, you have to like what you saw from Meek in a 1-2-3 inning. He sure does seem to possess the skills — physically and mentally — to be a closer down the road.
- Aki Iwamura is back in the leadoff spot after sitting with a cold on Thursday. He is 6-for-39 in his last 10 games.
- Manager John Russell called it "just a day off" for left fielder Lastings Milledge on Friday. Russell has made it a point to keep his bench players active, especially Ryan Church. Russell noted he liked the matchup with Church against Chad Billingsley, though Church is just 2-for-14 against the right-hander. Church has had success at Dodger Stadium, however. Here he is 24-for-62 lifetime.
- The Pirates' shutout last night was their first at Dodger Stadium since 9/5/2000 when Jose Silva, Rich Loiselle and Marc Wilkins combined for one.
- Though the Pirates have endured their share of blowout losses this season, the club is 7-1 in games decided by two runs or less. They're 8-0 when leading after four innings, which is another sign of how dependant they are on decent starting pitching.
- If the Pirates can win on Friday, it would mark the team's first four-game road winning streak since 2007.
Pirates lineup:
- Aki Iwamura (2B)
- Andy LaRoche (3B)
- Andrew McCutchen (CF)
- Garrett Jones (RF)
- Ryan Church (LF)
- Ryan Doumit (C)
- Jeff Clement (1B)
- Charlie Morton (RHP)
- Bobby Crosby (SS)
Dodgers lineup:
- Xavier Paul (LF)
- Russell Martin (C)
- Andre Ethier (RF)
- Matt Kemp (CF)
- James Loney (1B)
- Casey Blake (3B)
- Blake DeWitt (2B)
- Jamey Carroll (SS)
- Chad Billingsley (RHP)
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04/08: Dodgers (0-2) @ Pirates (2-0)
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The Pirates are on pace to win 162. Garrett Jones is on pace to hit 243 home runs. D.J. Carrasco, Evan Meek, Brendan Donnelly and Octavio Dotel are on pace to appear in every game this season.
OK, I only say this tongue-in-cheek to remind you that we are only two days in. And obviously it's hard to make any definitive conclusions after two games. I don't say this to sap the excitement that two thrilling wins have provided the fan base. I say it just to make sure we all stay in reality.
As for what I do think we can conclude… here are three things:
1. This team has some resolve and fight in them. Now, we'll see if that maintains through the downs that are inevitable. But for now, you have to like the way the team fights.
2. This bullpen has the potential to be pretty good. Dotel is not going to get out of a jam like he did Wednesday every night. No one does. But the mix of looks and the mix of experience in that 'pen sure does seem better than what the Pirates have had in recent years.
3. These players are confident that they can compete with anyone. Call it being naive if you'd like, but they don't feel outmatched. Certainly, that's part of the battle.
OK, as for your pregame notes…
- Forecast still doesn't look exceptionally good for this afternoon. The rain has stalled a bit but is still on its way. A rain delay isn't what the Pirates need for many reasons, one of which is that their bullpen has already been worked pretty hard these last few days. The Pirates' freshest arm is Hayden Penn, and his ability to go multiple innings could be critical if the Pirates do endure a rain delay.
- Manager John Russell did say all relievers are available today if needed, though, for at least a little work.
- Bobby Crosby, Delwyn Young and Ryan Church get their first starts of the season with the day game coming after a long night game. They are replacing Lastings Milledge, Jeff Clement and Ronny Cedeno. It's hard to see much of a drop off there, which is a plus.
- Charlie Morton is preparing for his start in Arizona on Friday and since I didn't mention it earlier this week, he did throw most recently on Sunday. Morton stayed behind in Bradenton to throw 60 pitches (four innings) in a Double-A intrasquad game on Sunday to give him one more tuneup before the regular season start.
- Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic (aka Mike and Mike) will be throwing out today's ceremonial first pitch.
- The Pirates are 2-0 for the first time since 2007. That Pittsburgh club swept a three-game set with the Astros to start the season.
- Though the Pirates are just 10-24 against the Dodgers at PNC Park, Pittsburgh has won five of the last six meetings here. That includes taking three of four against LA late last September.
- Two Minor League notes of interest (repeats from yesterday): Joel Hanrahan begins his Minor League rehab assignment with high-A Bradenton today. Kevin Hart will make the Opening Day start for Triple-A Indy tonight.
Pirates lineup:
- Aki Iwamura (2B)
- Andrew McCutchen (CF)
- Garrett Jones (1B)
- Ryan Doumit (C)
- Ryan Church (LF)
- Delwyn Young (RF)
- Andy LaRoche (3B)
- Paul Maholm (LHP)
- Bobby Crosby (SS)
Dodgers lineup:
- Rafael Furcal (SS)
- Reed Johnson (LF)
- Matt Kemp (CF)
- James Loney (1B)
- Ronnie Belliard (3B)
- Garret Anderson (RF)
- Jamey Carroll (2B)
- Brad Ausmus (C)
- Chad Billingsley (RHP)
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04/05: Dodgers @ Pirates
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Interestingly enough, the Pirates and LA Dodgers have never met in a season opener. Now, the Brooklyn Dodgers did beat the Pirates twice on Opening Day (1953 and 1955), so there is some history there.
But before the 2010 season kicks off with a pitch from Zach Duke, let's hit some pregame notes…
- The Pirates' batting order is as expected. Duke is hitting eighth and Andrew McCutchen is batting behind leadoff hitter Aki Iwamura. And though the Pirates never officially announced it, Jeff Clement is your first baseman du jour. He's going to have to keep improving defensively, though, to keep that spot.
- Six Pirates are on an Opening Day roster for the first time: McCutchen, Garrett Jones, Clement, John Raynor, Daniel McCutchen, Charlie Morton.
- Octavio Dotel's nine appearances on an Opening Day roster represents the club high.
- Manager John Russell reported continued progress with right-hander Joel Hanrahan (right elbow injury). Hanrahan is eligible to come off the DL as early as April 10, but Russell said that Hanrahan's pitching schedule has him lined up to come off on April 12. The Pirates haven't publically said this, but you can expect Daniel McCutchen (who is pitching on April 11) to be sent down when Hanrahan comes off. Those dates sure do conveniently match up, huh?
- By sending McCutchen down, the Pirates can keep him starting regularly. You'll remember that his next two turns in the rotation were going to be skipped anyways. The Pirates can then use an eight-member bullpen for two weeks until another starter (could very well be Kevin Hart) is needed. This would also give the Pirates a total of three weeks to evaluate Hayden Penn.
- For now, the Pirates plan on keeping Penn and D.J. Carrasco stretched out. Both would be long relief options if a starter is knocked out early.
- There are no limitations with Dotel, who ended up pitching five innings in Grapefruit League play this spring after being slowed early by an oblique injury.
- For anyone coming to the park today, gates open at 11:30 and on-field festivities will begin a bit before 1 pm. That includes a presentation to Andrew McCutchen, who was named Baseball America's Rookie of the Year in 2009. Team introductions will begin shortly after 1.
- The USA Today came out with its annual listing of Opening Day payrolls and has the Pirates sitting at $34.9 million. That is a 28 percent decrease from last year and the lowest payroll in the league. The season-ending payroll is obviously the bigger deal, but I know many of you were curious as to the current figure.
- The Pirates have won three straight season openers. A fourth would give the club its longest string of season-opening wins since the Pirates won six straight from 1935-40.
- This is the first time the Pirates have opened up at home since 2005. Overall, it's just the 28th time the team has opened at home. In comparison, the Pirates have played 96 season openers on the road.
Pirates lineup:
- Aki Iwamura (2B)
- Andrew McCutchen (CF)
- Garrett Jones (RF)
- Ryan Doumit (C)
- Lastings Milledge (LF)
- Jeff Clement (1B)
- Andy LaRoche (3B)
- Zach Duke (LHP)
- Ronny Cedeno (SS)
Dodgers lineup:
- Rafael Furcal (SS)
- Russell Martin (C)
- Andre Ethier (RF)
- Manny Ramirez (LF)
- Matt Kemp (CF)
- James Loney (1B)
- Casey Blake (3B)
- Blake DeWitt (2B)
- Vicente Padilla (RHP)
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Day 38: Astros @ Pirates
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This morning, manager John Russell revealed his plans for the Pirates' lineup this season. It includes having the pitcher bat 8th and sliding Andrew McCutchen from the leadoff spot to the No. 2 hole. Aki Iwamura will bat at the top of the order, and Ronny Cedeno will hit in the 9th spot. The middle of the order, Russell noted, could be more interchangeable depending on the pitcher.
I'll go into more detail and provide Russell's explanations behind such a lineup in a story on pirates.com later, but you can debate his choices in the meantime.
Other news on a rainy Bradenton morning…
- Cedeno has already been scratched from today's lineup due to some tightness in his lower back. It is purely precautionary, and apparently Cedeno had been scratched late Sunday, too, but since the game in Clearwater never started, no one ever knew. He said he can't pinpoint when or how the tightness started, but he expects to return to the lineup on Tuesday.
- Ryan Church said his fractured left middle finger is just fine. He isn't in the lineup on Monday, but is available off the bench.
- Because of Sunday's rainout, a handful of pitchers are pitching in a Minor League game today to get their work in. D.J. Carrasco is scheduled to throw three innings (45 pitches) at Pirate City. Brian Bass (two innings) and Jeremy Powell (one inning) are also scheduled to throw.
- Right-hander Joel Hanrahan will up his workload to two innings (40 pitches) in a Minor League game on Tuesday.
- With no cuts this morning, the Pirates still have 37 players in Major League camp. Rosters have to be set by 3 pm on Sunday.
- Tomorrow's scheduled pitchers: Charlie Morton (6/7 innings, 95 pitches), Javier Lopez, Vinnie Chulk, Anthony Claggett, Jeff Karstens, Steven Jackson.
- Closer Octavio Dotel will have his first back-to-back outing today. He threw one scoreless inning in Port Charlotte on Sunday.
- One week until Opening Day, folks! Currently, the extended day forecast calls for a high of 66 degrees and rain showers in Pittsburgh next Monday. I'll take the 60s as long as we can get rid of that rain.
- Kudos to V. M Whitaker who is leading (by a decent margin, I might add) our Bucs Bits Bloggers NCAA tourney challenge through the second weekend. My bracket is a mess, though I know I have a lot of company in that department. I will say my rooting interest the rest of the way lies with Butler, who I did see play at Hinkle Fieldhouse earlier this season.
Pirates lineup:
- Aki Iwamura (2B)
- Andrew McCutchen (CF)
- Garrett Jones (RF)
- Ryan Doumit (C)
- Lastings Milledge (LF)
- Jeff Clement (1B)
- Andy LaRoche (3B)
- Paul Maholm (LHP)
- Bobby Crosby (SS)
Pitchers: Maholm (6 innings/90 pitches), Lopez, Jack Taschner, Evan Meek, Octavio Dotel
Astros lineup:
- Jeff Keppinger (2B)
- J.R. Towles (C)
- Hunter Pence (RF)
- Geoff Blum (SS)
- Jason Michaels (CF)
- Chris Johnson (3B)
- Chris Shelton (1B)
- Edwin Maysonet (LF)
- Gustavo Chacin (LHP)
Pitchers: Chacin, Brandon Lyon, Sammy Gervacio, Wilton Lopez
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Princess and the Frog
Walt Disney Animation Studios presents the musical THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, an animated comedy set in the great city of New Orleans. From the creators of "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin" comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana (ANIKA NONI ROSE), a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG marks the return to hand—drawn animation from the revered team of John Musker and Ron Clements, with music by Oscar®—winning composer Randy Newman ("Monsters, Inc.," "Cars," "Toy Story").
Reviews from Rotten Tomatoes
The nineteen-twenties jazz-age setting and the primal-adventure storytelling are boilerplate Disney, scrubbed clean of any real local color.Bruce Diones, New Yorker, 11.26.2013
It's nice to know that the studio behind Cinderella can still cast a spell in two dimensions.Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle, 06.24.2010
An instant if minor classic.Tom Long, Detroit News, 06.24.2010
Most of The Princess and the Frog looks more like one of Disney's straight-to-DVD sequels than like their animated classics, and the few big, fun musical set-pieces are brought down by second-rate songwriting.A.O. Scott, At the Movies, 06.24.2010


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MOBILE, Alabama -- The Retirement Systems of Alabama has purchased the historic Van Antwerp Building in downtown Mobile for $1.65 million, according to Burton Clark, of Cummings and Associates, who represented the sellers.
The deal closed Oct. 30, Clark said.
The purchase of the 10-story, 58,300-square-foot Van Antwerp building adds to RSA's already substantial holdings downtown. The retirement fund also owns The RSA Battle House Tower, Mobile's tallest building, the RSA BankTrust Building, The Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel & Spa and the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa.
Joe Toole, director of real estate for RSA, said that the Van Antwerp building will be renovated and used for office space.
The Van Antwerp property sits on the southwest corner of Dauphin and Royal streets. Carol Hunter, a spokeswoman for the Downtown Mobile Alliance, said that there are rumors that RSA is also moving to purchase the building on the northeast corner, a small building occupied by Phelps Dunbar, a law firm.
Toole declined to comment on a possible plan to purchase that property.
By adding yet more office space to its portfolio downtown, RSA is banking on a growing Mobile economy to boost demand, according to Don Epley, director of the Center for Real Estate Studies at the University of South Alabama.
"They are betting on the future. They are betting on Airbus, really," he said.
Mobile currently has a surplus in the supply of office space in general, Epley said, but there is a lack of high-end space for rent. If RSA refurbishes the Van Antwerp building into class-A space, as Toole suggested would be the case, it should not be hard to find tenants, so long as prices are kept reasonable. Those tenants, though, will probably come at the expense of owners of older space, Epley said.
The RSA Tower is currently booked at about 90 percent of capacity, according to Toole, but the BankTrust building is currently leased to only 60 or 65 percent.
If you assume that Mobile's economy will remain stagnant, the acquisition might look like an overreach, Toole conceded, but RSA believes the city's job market will continue to expand.
"We feel really good about Mobile and where the market is," he said. "You need to look at Mobile and the potential that the city has. We see it growing and getting better."
Epley agreed with RSA's assessment.
Airbus is planning a commercial jet assembly plant at Brookley Field south of downtown. As it and its associated suppliers move into the area, the prospects for increased demand for high-end office space will improve, Epley said.
"If you look around the state and you have some money to spend, where are going to spend it? Would you spend it in Birmingham? I wouldn't," he said. "Mobile is an up and coming community with all the economic development success that it has had, and will continue to have.
"If you are going to spend money to get maximum rate of return in the future, I would spend it here."
Epley noted that the act of restoring the building will also have a positive impact on the city's economy.
In the short term, at least, taxpayers will take a small hit, though. RSA, as a state-run enterprise, does not pay property taxes. Property taxes make up only a small portion of government revenue, though. Taxes due on the property this year are just over $4,000.
The building was constructed in 1908 and is one of Mobile's oldest tall buildings.
It will need substantial investment before it can be marketed as viable office space. Tenants have been leaving the building little by little for nearly a decade and the building left to deteriorate. Today only the bottom floor, home to the Royal Street Cafe, is actively used.
Hunter said that the alliance had hoped for the building to be converted into condos or apartments in order to increase downtown's housing stock, but any development on the property is welcome.
"The Van Antwerp Building is one of our landmark buildings," she said. "To have an owner like RSA who invests in really top-notch renovations is really exciting."


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06-08-2009, 10:22 AM #1Temporarily Suspended
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Is phoenix corp good ?
Is phoenix corp good ?
I was getting through a vps provider they use phoenix corp for their hosting
I haven't been with phoenix servers before so are they reputable as the other leading servers in industry??
and how about their speed
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I haven't heard of phoenix corp myself but have you tried doing a search on these forums to see if there are any customer reviews?
If not, you might want to start there.
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Try using the search function here on WHT as Jason mentioned but also be sure to contact the host and see their response time as well as the quality of their response
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I have no experience with phoenix corp, so really can't comment. As Jason said, you should do a self research. I'd suggest doing a search on the forums and look for reviews about them.In2net Network Inc. ( www.in2net.com ) : Providing Service Since 1996!
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phoenix corp are similar to limestone and dedicatednow if my thread was mis-directing thinking them to be a vps provider.


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'True Blood' Planning Lots Of Gay Sex For Lafayette And New Boyfriend
The future looks bright for Lafayette Reynolds, the True Blood token gay that can rock daytime drag as convincingly as he can shake up a group of bigots. Insiders following production of the show's seventh and final season are reporting the flamboyant, magical drug dealer will skip certain death and end the series with a bang—a bang courtesy of a valiant new boyfriend.
Little is known about Drake, the new boyfriend who may or may not be played by Drake himself (probably not, but it would be pretty hot). Producers are currently auditioning the role, which they describe as a twenty-something "cross between Jim Morrison and James Dean…and insanely good-looking vamp [who] is a compassionate protector with a poet's edge." (On second thought…it might actually be Drake.)
The new man in Lafayette's life is allegedly a "serious" boyfriend—serious enough to lay it on his new man at the drop of a hat. According to the casting notice, Drake's role sounds like that of an emotionless sex machine written into the story because everyone on set wants to watch him have (simulated) sex with Lafayette:
The series-regular role calls for a twenty-something actor who is comfortable performing in simulated (and near-naked) sex scenes with another man in front of the director, assistant director, stage manager, script supervisor, camera operator, first assistant camera, second assistant camera, boom operator, production sound mixer, key grip, best boy grip, gaffer, lighting technician, makeup artist, hairdresser, costume designer, a half-dozen production assistants and Sally with craft services (who shouldn't be peeking in but probably will be).
Sounds to me like Sally is behind all of this. I just hope she's able to maintain the craft services table between those peeks.
I really enjoyed this character very much. I just couldn't stop laughing at some of his antic's lol.
But,this doesn't seem realistic. Why would Lafayette a very femm man end up with a very good-licking(lol) James Dean type white boy?
I mean…is it me or? does this really happen?
@B Damion: I agree, not believable. Lafayette is fun but the least sexy character on the show. Thankfully this is the final lap for True Blood.
Yes, the show has tumbled low and happy for it to end
I think that totally believable. You guys are making it sound like feminine guys are not attractive or that white guys would not be attracted to feminine black guys. It may not be popular, but I prefermore feminine guys. I think the actor who plays Lafayette is really sexy.
That being said, the show is terrible, now.
@B Damion: Lafayette isn't exactly "femm-" he's gone through so many changes throughout the series.
If this is the only thing that seems unrealistic about this show then you have serious problems.
Suck it haters, Lafayette perfectly blends masculine and feminine throughout the series and already had one great relationship with a mystical hottie.
Note how True Blood is only introducing the male-male element in the show's dying days. Where has it been up to now? Astutely avoiding it?
Let's not beat about the bush here – True Blood has been very homophobic towards the concept of male homosexuality. The show deserves to be criticized for its homophobic attitude towards male-male sexuality.
Character's been downhill since, what, Season 3? I don't want mopey, angsty Lafayette. I want AIDS BURGER Layfaette.
@B Damion:
I'm white and your comment is offensive. Why would you assume a good looking white guy wouldn't be attracted to Lafayette?
Thank you, B Damion's comment is both [email protected] and homophobic. Desire cannot be reduced to formulas like "young white gay butch man"?"middle-aged black femme man."
I do want to know why this show has had to kill off the non-white boyfriends and girlfriends of both Lafayette and Tara over and over. What is that about?
The writers really need to think about breaking out of their ethnocentric mindset. Pronto. And please let Lafayette evolve from something other than a straight person's black gay stereotype. Yes, ma'am, huntee.
Well, there was a does not equal sign above between "young white gay butch man" + "middle-aged black femme man" that didn't show up. People from both categories CAN end up together. That's what was intended.
Feed this lame-ass show an "Aidsburger" already….
All the sex scenes in the world can't save this show. But Eric nude was pretty nice. That got my attention. Penis or bust (no, by bust I do not mean boobs).
@jimbryant: You're clueless, there have been numerous gay males on the show including:
Lafayette Reynolds
Jesús Velásquez
Steve Newlin
Russell Edgington
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CLEVELAND -- Bob Reid, the former sheriff of Cuyahoga County, announced endorsements Friday from nine mayors in his race for the post of Cuyahoga County executive.
Reid was the first to enter the race, announcing his candidacy in May after current county executive Ed FitzGerald announced he is running for governor.
Mayors who have told Reid he has their backing are Dan Pocek of Bedford, Leonard Spremulli of Bentleyville, Cyril Kleem of Berea, Sam Alai of Broadview Heights, Mike Procuk of Brooklyn Heights, Mark J. Elliott of Brook Park, Mark Cegelka of Glenwillow, Trevor Elkins of Newburgh Heights and Jack Bacci of Cuyahoga Heights.
"I am very encouraged by the support I've received in the period since announcing my candidacy," Reid said. "In addition to the mayors who have committed their support, I have many council members who have committed as well."
Reid said his campaigning has included meetings with many union representatives, as well as attending Democratic ward meetings.
Reid will be in the Democratic primary for the post which has also attracted candidacies from State Rep. Armond Budish and State Sen. Shirley Smith. No Republican candidates have yet to emerge.
"As I meet people I have shared with them details about my years of experience," Reid said. "I've had 38 years of public service, most of that in management capacity beginning as a sergeant in the patrol division of the Bedford Police Department in 1980.
"I've told many individuals and organizations that I will be able to 'hit the street running' come January 2015 when the new county executive takes over. As chief of police for 11 years, city manager for Bedford for more than nine years and county sheriff for 3 and one-half years, I'm ready, day one."


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I hope all voters remember this Congress come next election. The only way to get real change is to vote all the incumbents out of office.
As it is now, there is nothing being done for the people, and we are the ones that elect these people. Let's make these representatives and senators understand who really is in charge.
Career politicians have no fear for their jobs as they know they will keep getting elected. Let's vote them all out and keep them looking in the rearview mirror as we voters demand they represent our interests.
These jokers keep saying how they want to do the business of the American people; it's just a sham. They could care less about us.
Seriously, think about the next election.


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Final Audio Design Heaven IV
"Final Audio Design is a relatively new company to the IEM scene, with them releasing their first models in 2009. They are a Japanese company, with their roots extending back to 1974 where they first made high-end MC cartridges and booster transformers. The model that I will be reviewing today is their Heaven IV, which is the second cheapest model in their Heaven IEM series, the most basic one..." --lin0003
YUIN PK3 Earbuds
"Looking at the picture of the PK3's I wasn't expecting much. They look and feel cheap using a generic case for the drivers making them easy to fake. (In fact my first pair were fake!) these earbuds sound GREAT! Especially considering the price ($44) I have a few pair of earbuds in this same and higher price range and these PK3's knock all of them out of the water. They have a flat sounding..." --thebluebulk
Yuin Pk1 Earphones
" These were my sweetest sounding head-gear yet. It would be brilliant all-rounder if it would not require a portable amp for portable use. This is the first reason i left it, otherwise i almost got an ear infection from those foams.., they get dirty in a few weeks of massive use. I recommend them to clean, i boiled them in water. " --angevoi
Final Audio Design Adagio V
" Hi Guys, this is my second review on a new earphone, just in time that my friend is looking for a good earphone, I was recommend him to look for this Final Audio Design brand. He loves detail, clarity type of earphone, and mostly enjoys vocal, acoustic music type. And hey!! He picked a final audio adagio V!! I didn't expect this will happen, but well, i got his..." --SpringBiscuit
Final Audio Design Adagio III
"Final Audio Adagio III Quick Review Thanks to Hifiheadphones for the sample. Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/744122/final-audio-adagio-iii-review-by-mark2410 Brief: Oh god, oh dear god, so much bass!!!!! Price: £59. In the US they seem to vary wildly Specification: Earphone Type: Intraaural (in the ear), Driver Unit:..." --mark2410
Final Audio Design Heaven II
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Final Audio Design Heaven Viii
"Details: Single balanced armature flagship universal IEMs from Final Audio Design Price: Heaven VII EU 550; Heaven VIII EU 600 Specs: Driver: Single BA | Imp: 24Ω | Sens: 106 dB | Freq: not stated | Cable: 1.2m straight plug Preferred tips: As supplied Wear Style: Straight down Disclosure: I purchased the Heaven VIIIs with my own..." --newzild
Final Audio Design Adagio II
"Final Audio Design Adagio II – Sonic Boom Intro Before I begin, I would like to sincerely thank Yoko at Final Audio Design for providing a sample of the Adagio II for review. I would like to clarify that I am neither affiliated with Final Audio Design or any of its staff, nor am I being paid or compensated in any form by writing this review..." --thatBeatsguy
Yuin OK1 Earphones
" Well firstly this is not a true iem. The sound is about as great as one could get from an earbud. In my limited experience and without trying the pk1, I would say these are the finest buds you can buy. With that said, these are not for everyone, this is a niche product within an already niche market. I find driving it with my D12 anaconda makes for a pleasurable sound,..." --Jamesdeandoa


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MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- The area of Norman Bridge Road between East Delano and East Ogden avenues will be reduced to two lanes on Wednesday morning and could impact commuter traffic, the Montgomery Police Department released.
Due to road construction, only one southbound and one northbound lane will be open to traffic.
"Commuters are encouraged to use caution in this area and plan an alternate route," Lt. Regina Duckett said. "This area is expected to remain reduced to two lanes until late Wednesday afternoon"


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America is laughing at Lloyd Carr and Michigan football.
Eight quarters into the season, the Wolverines are the joke of college football. They've been outcoached, outplayed, and live in college football's outhouse.
They can't tackle, run, block or win. Michigan is completely lost in every phase of the football game.
If Carr really loves the University of Michigan, he will take one for the team and step down.
The Wolverines have bottomed out quicker than any other major college football program in the history of the sport.
The 0-2 start has hit so quickly, it is safe to say that unless there is an immediate change, the entire Michigan football factory could shut down by season's end. Michigan football is a money machine that is run on wins. No wins means no cash.
How much more negative national press can the Michigan fans and big money boosters take?
Eastern Michigan is the only sure win the rest of the season. Michigan might finish 4-8. It's time to go, Lloyd.
Leave now and give this team something to play for, someone to play for. What's sad is that Mike Hart seems to be the only Michigan player playing for something.
The reasons for a Lloyd Carr resignation are as follows:
-- Four consecutive bowl losses.
-- Three consecutive losses to Ohio State.
-- Appalachian State.
-- Oregon.
-- Running the football when down 32 against Oregon?
-- No hurry-up offense when down 32?
-- Never recruiting speed at the quarterback position.
-- Never adjusting to anything in game.
-- Players out of position time and time again.
-- A defense so slow it looks like it is running in slow motion.
-- No creativity on offense or defense.
Lloyd, you are a great man who has to step aside. Enough of taking the blame for bad assistant coaches and under-performing players. Celebrate what you have done for Michigan football and move on for the sake of the program's future.
Walking away right now is the only thing to save this season and your legacy.
Next in line?
University of Michigan football Huge hot seat:
- Les Miles, LSU -- Former Michigan offensive lineman is the fan favorite. Will Michigan pay $2 million to $4 million per year for him?
- Rich Rodriguez, West Virginia -- The Michigan job might be too big to say no. His offense could be scary in Ann Arbor.
- Jim Harbaugh, Stanford -- Sure, he always says the right things. Real Michigan man looking strong early as the coach at Stanford. (Check the scores, he is in over his head at Stanford).
- Brian Kelly, Cincinnati -- What more do you need to see from Kelly and his staff at any level? Michigan, like Michigan State, would never hire him. Why? Probably not a big enough name for the boosters. Regardless, Kelly will win a national championship with a Division I program within seven years.
Huge predictions
A perfect 5-for-5 last week, 8-3 overall now. Man, I pick good.
- Notre Dame at Michigan -- Borderline high school all-star game here with two 0-2 teams. Michigan wins because it is at home, 27-20. Notre Dame will not get a win until November.
- Pittsburgh at Michigan State -- I love how the Spartans attack the football. Pittsburgh is hurting and the Spartans smell an undefeated September. MSU 34-17.
- Central Michigan at Purdue -- Chips delivered with the must win over Toledo. This one is going the other way. Purdue 48-34.
- Western Michigan at Missouri -- Broncos really aren't as bad as their record. WMU falls by 14 on the road to Mizzou.
Huge game of the week
- USC at Nebraska -- Big Red home cooking will help keep this close. Trojans defense will shut them out. Southern Cal, 28-0.
Mondays are Huge.
"The Huge Show" airs from 3-6 p.m. each weekday and the national show airs from 6-9 p.m. each Sunday on WBBL-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids and also on these statewide affiliates.
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MT. MORRIS, MI -- The family of a Mt. Morris man convicted of sexually abusing his six-month-old daughter will not be able to obtain custody of the man's children, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
The Court of Appeals on Oct. 10 upheld a Genesee Circuit Court ruling that prevents Daniel Hall and his family from obtaining custody of Hall's two young children.
Hall was sentenced to life in prison last year for sexually abusing his infant daughter.
Hall did not contest the circuit court's decision to terminate his parental rights, but he did argue that the court failed to properly consider if placing the children with relatives would be in their best interest.
The appeals court disagreed ruling the circuit court properly considered relative placements but decided a placement with a foster family not associated with Hall's family would be the best option due to the severity of the crime he was convicted of.
•Follow complete coverage of the case here.
Hall, 27, was convicted in November 2012 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, child sexually abusive activity, distributing child sexually abusive materials and communicating with another person over the internet to commit a crime.
In testimony during the trial, Hall admitted that he had sexually abused his then six-month-old daughter. Police have said they found more 700 images of child pornography -- including 13 pictures showing Daniel Hall engaging in sex acts with his daughter -- on computers in the couple's home. Authorities said Hall planned to share the images online.
"Given the heinousness of those actions and the media attention that had surrounded the events of this case and (Hall's) criminal case, it was reasonable to conclude that the minor children would be better off living in a family that was not associated in any way with (Hall)," the appeals court wrote in its ruling.
A foster care case manager testified in the case that the two children had bonded with their foster parents and that the parents planned to adopt both children.
Daniel Hall's wife, Alisha Hall, was sentenced to 25-40 years in prison after jurors convicted her of photographing the abuse.
Alisha Hall, 28, was convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and child sexually abusive activity. The sexual assault charge carried a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years.
The investigation that led to the Halls' arrests began in 2011 in Saginaw County, Mt. Morris Police Chief Keith Becker said.
An anonymous Birch Run couple told police in October 2011 that the Halls, through a swingers' website, asked them if they had a young daughter that they were willing to involve in sexual activity. Birch Run police began investigating and Daniel Hall eventually made the same request to an undercover officer.
Daniel Hall's father, Jack Hall, 49, is also serving a life sentence in a Michigan prison for a kidnapping conviction in a 1993 case at the Ligon Center. He was also convicted of sexually assaulting two girls on a Clio bike path in 1999.
The circuit court ruled that separating the children from any association with the Halls would be the most beneficial decision it could reach.
"The court concluded that it was in the minor children's best interest to 'grow up and live their lives separate from all of that,'" the appeals court wrote.
Daniel Hall is currently being lodged at the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian. Jack Hall is serving his life sentence at the Macomb Correctional Facility in New Haven. Alisha Hall is imprisoned at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti. She could be released as early as February 2037.


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Report looks pretty consistent with everything they guided to. CEO search on track, buying shares, leasebacks....Not sure why the pullback but would be looking for another go here at 6.50 and agressive around 6.25 and lower. Have to see if any analyst activity, etc.
It traded below $6.50 afterhours.
I had & lowered a $6.56 buy order. Mine wouldnt have filled afterhours though.
I havnt read anything but the headline.
What dilution are you talking about ?
I think the long term will be ok...gotta swap out the upper managers and this thing could be a cash cow in the future.
But, they've GOT to get sales higher than flat to +2%.
Thats not going to get it.
And, I fear their remaining stores will start to need remodels before too much longer.
Tax selling could take it lower. A strong hire might take it up. A weak hire might mean even more selling.
I sold some at $10.97 & $7.73 in 2010 and havent bought any back although I do still have a small position.
My next trade is likely to be a buy but I look at this as a several year play. Not going to double anytime soon.
But longer term, it can see $12-15 again.
Assuming they make a good hire and he can get his own people to replace Sandys hangers-on.
Credit Suisse called it a meet that seemed like a beat.....raised price from 7.50 to 8. His note is available on Ameritrade if you trade there. Market is violatile so anything is possible but will try to catch some shares at the open, also need to see if any other analysts weigh in....


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Camillus, NY -- A Syracuse woman was indicted today on charges she robbed a Camillus pharmacy of painkillers.
Candie Palmer, 40, of 923 Willis Ave. (upstairs), Syracuse, was charged with two counts of felony robbery and misdemeanor petit larceny.
She's accused Feb. 25 of entering the Medicine Shoppe with a airsoft gun that looked like a black pistol. She ordered the employees to turn over their oxycodone.
Palmer covered her face with a scarf, but employees recognized her voice because she was a customer, Sgt. Joe Farella said at the time.
Palmer was arrested less than 12 hours later and confessed, Farella said.
Here are other indictments returned May 2 from Onondaga County grand juries, reported by the District Attorney's Office. (All charges are felonies, unless otherwise noted.)
Tyree Allen, of 328 Molloy Road, Syracuse: Criminal possession of a weapon. Arrested March 7 in Syracuse.
Roderick Brown, of 619 W. Colvin St., Syracuse: Criminal possession of a weapon. Arrested Feb. 28 in Syracuse.
Lamar Crouch, of 458 Midland Ave., Syracuse: Robbery and attempted robbery. Arrested March 19 in Syracuse.
Arthur Robinson, of 5506 S. Salina St., Apt. 1, Syracuse: Criminal possession of a controlled substance. Arrested March 4 in Syracuse.
See previous Onondaga County indictments.


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DeWine issued a harsh critique of the Cleveland Police Department, calling the police chase that resulted in the deaths of two suspects a "systemic failure."
The attorney general's office also released its entire report and dozens of documents on its website.
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- Howdy Awards nominate the BEST frontline service people in the Pioneer Valley. They are the most unsung heroes in the hospitality industry and they usually have the toughest jobs!
- Everyone knows a really great service person that deserves a Howdy Award…that waitress who gets your order "just right," that sales clerk who went out of his way to be sure you got your order in time, that bartender who always knows a great joke and keeps the place hopping!
- Nominating someone for a Howdy Award takes just a few seconds! Go here to fill out a nomination. The deadline for the 2010 Howdy Award nominations is February 1 – act now!
- Winning a Howdy Award is good for Pioneer Valley businesses…it brings attention to a very deserving worker, and it lets the public know that hospitality excellence is found there.
- It's important to honor these folks. Visitors who are treated like royalty at hotels, restaurants, attractions, stores and other sites are likely to spread the good word…and come back again. This helps our local economy!


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EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Atlas Van Lines is investing more than $1 million in new technology to outfit its fleet of trailers with tracking devices — a strategy that will give the company a competitive advantage in the moving market.
Starting this fall, more than 1,000 Atlas trailers will be fitted with QUALCOMM's untethered trailer asset management solution, allowing Atlas to pinpoint the location of each of its trailers at any time and giving customers near real-time information about the location of their belongings. By 2005, Atlas will install up to 4,000 tracking systems on trailers nationwide.
Previously, moving and shipping companies used global positioning systems to track the location of semi tractors and trailers. Now, Atlas is moving to an advanced trailer-tracking solution to provide better information to its customers and to improve its own internal equipment utilization capabilities. Atlas is the first van line to adopt the QUALCOMM technology.
"If you've ever moved or shipped anything of value, you've probably wondered at one time or another about the location of your belongings," said James A. Stamm, Atlas president and chief operating officer. "With QUALCOMM's new system, we can definitively answer that question for our customers, whether their belongings are in Topeka or Peoria."
Atlas plans to make online tracking capabilities available to its customers once the QUALCOMM systems are in place. Customers will be able to use the Internet to track their possessions.
"This technology will be the industry standard and we're excited to be the first van line to adopt its widespread use," said Glen Dunkerson, senior vice president and general manager of the Atlas Specialized Transportation Group. "Companies like ours need to know where equipment is. With more information, companies can better track and use equipment, cover shipments and handle customer requests more efficiently."
Since 1989, QUALCOMM has provided a tethered tracking system to more than 35,000 trailers within the NAFTA region, providing trailer ID, drop-and-hook notification, location, status and information when connected to a specially equipped tractor. The untethered system being adopted by Atlas offers those same features plus a variety of other options, including door and cargo sensors, geofencing, over-the-air update capabilities and visibility of assets and loads whether or not a trailer is connected to a tractor.
"QUALCOMM is pleased to be working with Atlas Van Lines on the deployment of this solution to its moving fleet," said Chris Wolfe, president of QUALCOMM Wireless Business Solutions. "This technology enables Atlas to track its vehicles accurately, while also closely monitoring the valuable goods within the trailer to ensure its security. Atlas' customers will directly benefit from this service."
Headquartered in Evansville, Ind., Atlas is a $550 million company with more than 700 employees throughout North America. More than 600 Atlas agents in the United States and Canada specialize in corporate employee relocation and in the carrier transport of high-value items such as electronics, fine art, new fixtures and furniture. Visit www.atlasworldgroup.com for more information.
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Fox News Gives Grand Theft Auto IV Credit for the RickRoll
Funny, in what appears to be a rehashing of an article originally published the week before Grand Theft Auto IV came out on April 22nd – we just noticed that Fox News re-ran a story this past week giving GTAIV credit for inadvertently helping create the long-running meme of RickRoll-ing.
They've pinpointed it to the day of infamy when we broke the Internet with the release of the first Grand Theft Auto IV trailer ("Things Will Be Different") on March 29th, 2007.
In keeping with silly Internet humor, the director of the image-sharing Web site 4chan, who goes by the handle "moot," decided he'd play a joke and change the word "egg" to "duck" every time a user posted a message.
In time the phenomenon spread, and the word "eggroll" was replaced by "duckroll." When someone came up with the idea to redirect Internet links to an image of a duck on wheels, RickRolling's forebear, "duckrolling," was born.
Then in March 2007 came the release of the eagerly awaited first trailer for the still-upcoming video game "Grand Theft Auto IV."
So popular was the response that it immediately crashed game publisher Rockstar Games' Web site.
In what was to become a pivotal moment in Internet hoax history, someone at 4chan took the now-useless Web link for the "Grand Theft Auto IV" trailer and duckrolled it.
But instead of linking to the image of a duck on wheels, he or she linked to the Rick Astley video on YouTube. RickRolling was born.
- on March 3 2010, 10:11am@Josetikus no every GTA here on in will run the IV engine or better and it will not include any previous characters they are all dead rockstar said. They will remake every city to make it look more realistic like they did with Liberty city. Personally I think it will be a new Vice City and in order to make VC bigger they will probably add more of Florida i would love to see the everglades, the keys, and Orlando in Vice City.
- on March 3 2010, 12:55amany chance of getting san andreas to the next-gen. either that or do what sony santa monica did take gta vice city and san andreas and make them run at 60 fps at 720p
- on March 2 2010, 3:09pmSorry for double posting just wanted to say Rockstar Games= Epic Win Times 1000000!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait for GTA V. I'm prying that it will be in a new Vice City modern day that would be kick ass!! LA Noir also looks cool but i'm still hoping for Vice City maybe add more of Florida to Vice this time around. ;)
- on March 2 2010, 2:15pmLike i just replied to your tweet Rockstar:
@RockstarGames Fox news reporters were at the last Social Club Multiplayer Event where i told the story? Hah!
- on March 2 2010, 2:09pmand thats why rockstar is the best developer in the gaming world. Screw infinity ward and screw whoever made Saints row that was a pathetic copy of GTA.
- on March 2 2010, 12:54pmType to go in youtube in my channel www.youtube.com/user/LoverRockstarGames hope you like Rockstar!! And no rick roll'd videos =))
- on March 2 2010, 12:33pmI remember that day. Not only was it hilarious the first time, but it was painful to not be able to see the trailer.
- on March 2 2010, 12:10pmWow! Fox News AND the rick-roll.
You can be really proud of youselves now, just sit back a bask in the glory!
- on March 2 2010, 11:46amrockstar never gave up on the ps3 and pc gamers , and thats awesome. even if i cant wait for march 30 ! :D


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Brendan O'Connor: My child isn't as important as yours
Published 23/06/2013 | 05:00
There was a lot of backslapping about the Special Olympics during the week. It was 10 years ago that the games were held in Ireland and, in fairness, it was a marvellous event. But to read the supplements and look-backs during the week you would imagine that it changed everything forever in this country, ridding us of all prejudices against people with intellectual disabilities.
And while there is no doubt that the Special Olympics is a fantastic organisation, all the self congratulation might have been a little bit hard to take for the parents of children with special needs this week of all weeks. You see, it's all very well that we put Special Olympics athletes up on pedestals and go on about what great athletes they are, and what champions they are.
In a way it is easy to do that. In a way it can even be a little bit condescending to do that. Because it is easy to be sentimental about people with intellectual disabilities. Aren't they great? And so loving?
I'm sure my little girl will be involved in Special Olympics some day if she is lucky. I'm sure she'll get a lot out of it. But you know what? I don't care if she is a champion. I'd just like her to be able to go to school.
But my little girl isn't as important as yours. She doesn't matter as much as yours. And she does not have the same rights as yours. In the eyes of the Government she is less than a person.
A huge part of the energy of mothers all over Ireland every day goes into trying to convince themselves that they and their disabled children are not set apart, that it's not a 'them and us' situation.
And yet again this week it was hammered home to all those mothers by Ruairi Quinn and the Labour Party that actually it is them and us, that they are set apart, that they and their children don't matter as much, that their children have no rights.
Imagine if there was a specific pot of money for the dole no matter how many people needed it. So the hundreds of thousands of extra people who went on the dole over the last few years had to share that pot with the ones already on it. So everyone's dole has to be cut by a quarter.
Of course that wouldn't happen. Because people on the dole have rights. But the resources available to educate children who need extra help have been effectively cut in this manner. On top of all the other cuts borne by the disabled. Because they don't have rights as such. They are just charity cases.
Those who do go to school will get 25 per cent less resource teaching and support. Many will flounder in education because of these cuts and will not cope. Some kids, it is emerging, won't be able to go to school anymore because of these cuts. It will be too dangerous or too difficult for them without the support of their special needs assistant (SNA).
Sometimes you wonder if that is what the authorities want. Despite the lip service, in reality do they think we should just keep our kids at home, out of sight, away from the healthy ones, the ones who matter? Maybe we should lock them in the attic, and just let them out for the Special Olympics, where they can be champions, and everyone can feel good about themselves.
Is it any wonder that Labour's own TDs keep leaving because the Labour Party now disgusts them?
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Michelle Durie will serve five years in prison for the murder of her husband, despite pleas from the victim's family for a tougher sentence, the Tuscaloosa News reports.
Durie pleaded guilty Thursday morning to killing Jeff Durie at their home on March 4, 2007. She received a 20-year sentence -- five years to be served behind bars and 15 years on probation, according to the News report.
Jeff Durie's
family opposed the agreement struck between prosecutors and Michelle
Durie's attorney.
"I want everyone sitting in this courtroom to take a minute and think: What if it were your child who was murdered? How would you feel?" said Jeff Durie's mother, Sharon, who traveled from Bowling Green, Ky., to attend the plea hearing.
Deputy District Attorney Chris Hargett said that a jury could have
found Michelle Durie guilty of lesser charges -- manslaughter or
criminally negligent homicide -- or she could have been found not guilty
if the case had gone to trial.


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BRADY TOWNSHIP — Human remains found last year in southeastern Kalamazoo County are that of a Battle Creek man missing since August, police said Monday.
Michael VanBuskirk, 33, is one of two men linked to Harold Ordway, a 41-year-old Delton man who was arrested in September after police found a bloody mattress in the back of his pickup truck following a crash near Plainwell.
Battle Creek police had been searching for VanBuskirk since Aug. 28 when his mother reported him missing. VanBuskirk's remains were found by a farmer Oct. 10 in a field near 34th Street and Y Avenue in Brady Township.
Results of an autopsy conducted on VanBuskirk's remains are pending, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office.
VanBuskirk was reported missing just five days before Allegan County sheriff's investigators found the bloody mattress in the back of Ordway's truck.
Police said Ordway crashed his truck at about 9 a.m. on Sept. 2 on M-89. No one was injured in the crash but investigators found the mattress and Ordway declined to answer any questions about the source of the blood on the mattress.
After the discovery, investigators from Allegan and Barry counties began looking for Paul F. Atchley, 53, who lived with Ordway and VanBuskirk and has not been since Sept. 1.
Barry County investigators have said they believe Atchley was the victim of a homicide while detectives in Battle Creek said in September they suspected foul play in VanBuskirk's disappearance and that Ordway was a person of interest in the case.
Meanwhile, Ordway, who has not been charged in connection with the disappearances of the two men, was indicted in October on one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Federal prosecutors allege Ordway was in possession of a .22-caliber rifle and ammunition on the day of his arrest at the crash scene in Plainwell.
Ordway is currently being held by the U.S. Marshals Service.
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Syracuse, NY – Prepare for a soaking, Syracuse.
A strong low pressure system followed by a cold front should bring plenty of rain and breezy conditions today to Central New York, the National Weather Service said.
One to 2 inches of rain are possible today around Syracuse, pushed by south winds gusting as high as 26 mph, forecasters said. The temperature is expected to reach the low 70s.
The chances of rain increase through the morning to 100 percent by 11 a.m. Rain remains a virtual certainty through most of the afternoon and is likely into the evening. Another 0.5 inches to 0.75 inches could fall before the system pushes out of the area, probably early Wednesday. Expect an overnight low around 48.
It's expected to get windier elsewhere. A wind advisory is in effect in Tompkins, Cortland, Madison, Oneida and Lewis counties and points south and east of those areas from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected and a few higher gusts are possible, forecasters said.
There's a slight chance of showers around Syracuse on Wednesday morning. Otherwise the forecast calls for some sunshine and a high around 61. Wednesday night should be mainly clear with a low around 43.
The temperature is expected to rebound to 69 on Thursday under sunny skies.
Syracuse.com's weather page has current conditions, radar, maps and more.