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Impact Players Still Teamless As Spring 2016 Begins
Although games aren't scheduled to be played until March 1st, for every baseball fan Spring Training officially begins when pitchers and catchers first report. Five clubs saw their pitchers and catchers report on Wednesday, with the remaining teams' hurlers and backstops trickling in over the next few days, leaving every team with their respective pitchers and catchers in camp by Sunday.
Therefore, baseball is finally back.
But for a number of free agent players who have yet to find homes so far this offseason, Spring Training is going to have to wait — at least for now. Before they can report to a camp, every free agent needs to come to terms with a team that they'll wind up calling home for the 2016 season.
Given, there's still over a month until the regular season, and most if not all of the free agents will sign before too long. But time is slowly running out. With that in mind, I thought I'd go over the free agent players still on the market, position by position, who are more than capable of still helping out a big league club, but have yet to sign for one reason or another.
Beginning with the starting pitching role, the best remaining free agent starter who remains up for grabs is Yovani Gallardo. While Gallardo has been linked to talks with the Orioles, he is still technically in play for all thirty clubs. Although he isn't going to be the ace of any team's staff, Gallardo is still a really good pitcher who you can count on for numerous innings (180+ for each of the past seven seasons) and will give his team a chance to win each and every night.
Appropriately following the starting pitcher in this post is the relief pitcher, with there being several quality reliever options remaining. The one that stands out the most to me, however, is Casey Janssen. He didn't have the best season in 2015, but a three year stretch from 2011-2013 saw him as one of the best relievers in the game. With him holding a career ERA of 3.63, Janssen doesn't immediately jump off the page, but he can be an asset to a number of teams.
Justin Morneau leads the pack of available free agent first basemen. After a 17-homer season back in 2014, Morneau only played in 49 games last season due to injuries which ultimately held his numbers down. But I look for Morneau to have a bounce back season in 2016, if he can be healthy. Although his days of dominating the first base position are likely over, the days of him being a solid player definitely aren't.
At second base, the only free agent left is Dan Uggla, making him the only option to discuss. I'm not sure what the future holds for Uggla, who was once one of the best second baseman in baseball. Uggla blasted 30+ homers for five straight seasons early in his career and has been an impactful player, but he hasn't had a very productive season since 2013. However, with all of that said, Uggla could surprise some people if given a chance.
David Freese manning the hot corner is something any team would want to see, but for some reason he has yet to be signed. Freese is a reliable third baseman who you can count on year in and year out to hit double digit homers and drive in runs in the majority of key situations. After all, Freese was the reason the Cardinals survived game six of the 2011 World Series and ultimately went on to win. He falls under the low risk, high reward type of player, and would be a nice pickup for any team.
The shortstop position is currently one of the weaker spots as far as free agents is concerned, but Ian Desmond is the big player of the group. Following a somewhat mixed departure from the Nationals, where Trea Turner looks ready to take over the shortstop role, Desmond has been linked to a number of teams this offseason but has yet to land anywhere. Even so, Desmond is still a valuable player, coming just one homer shy in 2015 of a fourth straight 20+ home run year.
As far as the outfield, there are a number of above average free agents still there for the taking. Looking merely at the position as a whole — not individually at right, left and center — the the top three free agent outfielders in my mind are Austin Jackson, Dexter Fowler and Marlon Byrd. They're each mid-to-upper .200's career hitters, and each had solid 2015 campaigns. For that reason, while they still remain without a team to call home, chances are they won't be that way for long and will have some amount of impact this coming season.
Despite every position previously mentioned having players available to sign, if your favorite team is in need of a catcher, they'll have to look for other options besides free agency. There are no remaining catchers on the market, making it the only position without a single player left. However, there are more than plenty of other positions to snag above average players from that can impact any roster.
As history has shown, the majority of free agents always wind up signing with a team, even if it takes until the very last second to do so. But now that Spring Training is upon us, they no longer have the luxury of sitting back and waiting for the right offer and the right time to arrive. With spring being the time teams find themselves and form chemistry each year, the time for free agents to begin their final pushes towards signing is now.
My Thoughts On the Remaining MLB Free Agents
The 2013 Major League Baseball season ended nearly a month ago, but the team changing deals that take place every offseason are just now beginning. The biggest trade that has taken place so far is undoubtedly Prince Fielder going to the Rangers in exchange for Ian Kinsler, however, the Cardinals getting rid of David Freese in a trade for Peter Bourjos is up there on the list as well.
As far as free agent signings go — none of the previously named players were free agents — Brian McCann signing to play with the Yankees was a big time deal, with Jhonny Peralta's agreement to play with the Cardinals (4 years, 53 million dollar) being the deal that has caused the most controversy, due to past his PED use. But I won't get into that.
Not too many of the 184 free agent players have signed yet — just 27 are off the market, having signed with a team or retired — but there's still plenty of time left for a lot of exciting deals to go down. (The trades that could be made are nearly impossible to predict, but every free agent has to find a home somewhere — either with their same team or a new one — so that's what I'll be talking about.)
Notable current free agents include Carlos Beltran, Robinson Cano and Jacoby Ellsbury, among others, but I'm only going to be discussing the top ranked (in my mind) player available at each position, and which team I feel they'd fit the best with.
Keep in mind, these are the teams I feel would be the best fit for each player, not necessarily a team that's interested in them, or subsequently will sign them.
Catcher: Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Team I feel should sign him: Rangers
The Rangers were in the conversation for Brian McCann to take over their catcher role, but after the Yankees locked him up, I think Saltalamacchia would be the next best thing — a good fit for both the Rangers and Saltalamacchia. Having played for the Rangers from 2007 to 2010, Saltalamacchia would be returning to familiar territory. Though he never had much success in Arlington — never playing in more than 84 games in a season — Saltalamacchia proved this past season with the Sox that he can post good numbers, batting .273 with 14 home runs and 65 RBI's. I think the Rangers would be a great team for Saltalamacchia, but he'll likely remain in Boston.
Designated Hitter: Kendrys Morales
Team I feel should sign him: Tigers
Kendrys Morales had a great season for the Mariners in 2013, batting .277 with 23 home runs and 80 RBI's. Being a switch hitter — a very consistent one at that — I feel the Tigers would be a good fit for Morales. The Tigers have a right-handed-heavy lineup, and a good hitter who can hit from the left side — there are talks they could also be interested in Shin-Soo Choo — when needed would be an important addition. Also, Morales could go a long way in replacing Prince Fielder's bat in the lineup, though admittedly it wouldn't replace his 30+ home run power. Nonetheless, Morales is a player the Tigers need to target, in my opinion.
First Base: Mike Napoli
Team I feel should sign him: Red Sox
A lot of teams would be interested in Mike Napoli, but I feel the Red Sox should resign him, as he is a great fit where he is. Playing first base, there are really no other fantastic first basemen on the market, and they're not about to put David Ortiz there full time. Napoli's 23 home runs and 92 RBI's this past season is something that's hard to replace. He was a big reason the Red Sox were so successful this season, helping to lead them to a World Series title. Napoli shouldn't be going anywhere.
Second Base: Robinson Cano
Team I feel should sign him: Anyone but the Yankees
Because Robinson Cano is such a good player — a great fit for multiple teams — it's hard to pick just one team that he should sign with. The top ranked free agent of the offseason, I feel Cano doesn't need to be in pinstripes next season for both his sake and the sake of the Yankees. Not signing Cano to a deal worth, more than likely, nearly 200 million dollars, would allow them to use that extra cash to sign some lower-priced free agents and develop an all-around better team. With or without Cano, there's no guarantee the Yankees will make the playoffs, but I feel they're better off in the long run without him.
Third Base: Juan Uribe
Team I feel should sign him: Yankees
Tying into one of the reasons I feel the Yankees shouldn't resign Cano, Juan Uribe is a player who would come at a relatively affordable price to the Yankees and would be a good fit at third base, where they are very weak. With no guarantees that A-Rod will ever return, signing Uribe would give them a better defensive player at third than what they currently have, and it would add a decent offensive player to their lineup. Uribe's .278 batting average with 12 homers and 50 RBI's last season wouldn't be a team-changing move for the Yankees, but it would certainly improve their situation.
Shortstop: Stephen Drew
Team I feel should sign him: Astros
The only thing that is for sure with Stephen Drew is that he has a near 100 percent chance of not being with the Red Sox next season; other than that, not a lot is certain. Drew was an impact player for the Sox this past season, playing a good defense at shortstop and coming up big in big spots, especially in the postseason, but with Xander Bogaerts at shortstop and Will Middlebrooks at third base, there just isn't room for Drew. The Yankees could use him down the road at short, but assuming Derek Jeter is healthy, there won't be a spot for Drew next season, other than Jeter's backup. For Drew's sake, I feel he'd be a good fit with the Astros, who could use an everyday shortstop — one of their many weak spots.
Left Field: Quintin Berry
Team I feel should sign him: Diamondback's
There really aren't a lot of great left field free agents available, but of them, Quintin Berry is the best. The Diamondback's have a left fielder, in Adam Eaton, but I feel the acquisition of Berry would be worth it, as they could move some players around to make room for him. Berry hasn't had a great deal of opportunity to show off any consistency at the big league level, but his speed — he's never been caught stealing in 24 major league stolen base attempts — alone is enough for the D-back's to take a shot on Berry, in my mind.
Center Field: Jacoby Ellsbury & Shin-Soo Choo
Team I feel should sign them: Mariners (Ellsbury) and Reds (Choo)
I couldn't pick just one player as the best available free agent at this position, as both Jacoby Ellsbury and Shin-Soo Choo have a high value in their own unique ways. Ellsbury hasn't been able to stay very healthy so far during his career, but an unhealthy Ellsbury is more valuable than a lot of other players in baseball — he's that great of an impact when healthy. Though Seattle has a difficult time attracting players, due to their location and recent subpar performances, I feel they are going to become a great team in the next year or two. Ellsbury needs to join before things take off. As far as Choo goes, he is very efficient at getting on base, with a .421 OBP this past season. The Reds need to keep him, in my opinion, as their leadoff man, if they want to be as successful next season as they were in 2013.
Right Field: Carlos Beltran
Team I feel should sign him: Yankees
If the Yankees decide not to keep Cano, as I believe they should do, they will likely make a run at Carlos Beltran, who they are reportedly interested in. A left handed hitter, Beltran would thrive at Yankee stadium and would be a big impact for the Yankees in 2014 and beyond. At 36 years old, Beltran isn't a player you would want to lock up for any extended period of time, however, any time with Beltran on your team is worth it. Batting .296 with 24 home runs and 84 RBI's last season, Beltran could have a great season should the Yankees sign him.
Starting Pitcher: Ubaldo Jimenez
Team I feel should sign him: Twins
A lot of teams need pitching, including the Blue Jays, Rockies, etc., but the Twins are a team I feel could use a guy like Ubaldo Jimenez the most. The Twins are an interesting team, as they don't have a lot going for them now, but their farm system is one of the best in baseball and they will be a really good team down the road, similar with the Mariners. Should Jimenez sign with them, I could see him developing into the great pitcher he's capable of being. He's shown signs of it in the past, and next year could be a break out year for him. Jimenez could really help out the Twins in a big way.
Relief Pitcher: Brian Wilson
Team I feel should sign him: Tigers
While Joe Nathan and Fernando Rodney would be good fits for the Tigers, I feel Brian Wilson would be the best. Wilson has had a lot of ups and downs in his career, but when he's healthy, he's one of the most dominant relief pitchers in baseball — something the Tigers could use. Having undergone two Tommy John surgeries, many teams shy away from Wilson. But after the performance he had towards the end of last season, I feel Wilson could be the piece the Tigers need to clinch them a World Series title after coming up short recently.
So, there are my thoughts on which players are the best remaining free agents at each postion, and which team should sign them. Odds are that things won't go exactly, if at all, how I feel they should, but this is just the way I see it working out best.
Besides Robinson Cano, who do you feel is the best remaining free agent? Cast your vote:
As always, feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts.
Wild Finishes Send World Series Back to Boston
As I wrote in my last blog post, there was a chance coming into St. Louis that either the Cardinals or the Red Sox could win the World Series, should they be able to sweep the other team. But thanks to a couple of wild finished, the series heads back to Boston — the Red Sox lead 3-2 — where a champion will be crowned at Fenway Park for the first time since 1975, when the Reds beat out the Red Sox in seven games. (If the Sox win it will be their first World Series clinch at home since 1918.)
But a lot took place to get to this point.
Going into game three, on Saturday, the Red Sox had Jake Peavy on the mound taking on the Cardinals' Joe Kelly. Both Peavy and Kelly had been decent this season/postseason, and both were looking to give their team the edge in this talent-laden World Series.
Peavy had a bit of trouble early, allowing a couple runs to the Cardinals in the bottom of the first inning, but he quickly regained himself, not allowing a run the remainder of his four inning outing. Kelly was just a bit better, however, as he gave up only one run over 5.1 innings, when he was replaced by Randy Choate, who promptly gave up the game tying run to the Red Sox.
The bottom of the seventh saw the Cardinals retaking the lead, on a two-run double by Matt Holliday. But just as to be expected in an exciting World Series game, the Red Sox tied things up in the very next inning. Making the score 4-4, heading into the ninth.
Things would then get interesting.
The Sox failed to score in the top half, as Trevor Rosenthal was dominant once again, giving the Cardinals a chance to walk-off with a big win. Which they did, but not in the most conventional way. A Yadier Molina single was followed up with an Allen Craig pinch-hit double, placing runners at second and third with just one away. Jon Jay would then ground to Dustin Pedroia, who quickly threw home for the out, but a wide throw by Jarrod Saltalamacchia led to the most talked about World Series play in years.
Will Middlebrooks found himself with nowhere to go after diving for the errant throw, leaving third base umpire, Jim Joyce, to signal obstruction, after Allen Craig tripped over Middlebrooks, which would subsequently win the Cardinals the ballgame. Not a way you'd like to see a game of that magnitude end, but you had to figure it would give the Red Sox added motivation in the next game.
Game four didn't have a controversial finish, but it did end in just as unusual of fashion.
A surprise to many, Clay Buchholz, who had been reported at thirty percent healthy, had a great game for the Red Sox, only allowing a single run through his four innings on the mound. Lance Lynn, who isn't really acknowledged that often, had a great game as well, also giving up a single run through his 5.1 innings pitched.
Although, after Lynn allowed a couple of base runners in the fifth, he was replaced by Seth Maness — a mistake in my mind, as Maness has been getting hit all postseason — who allowed a homer to Jonny Gomes, making the score 4-1, Red Sox.
The Cardinals would score a run in the seventh, and go onto make a push to tie the game in the ninth, but a mistake by rookie Kolten Wong ended the game with everyone stunned. Getting picked off at first by Koji Uehara, Wong became the first player in postseason history to get picked off to end the ballgame.
The series once again became tied, heading into a final game in St. Louis.
A rematch of game one, game six saw Adam Wainwright going up against Jon Lester in a pivotal game. Both Lester and Wainwright pitched well — Wainwright struck out six batters through the first two innings — as they both allowed a mere one run through the first six innings.
The one run off of Wainwright came from an RBI-double by David Ortiz, who is now hitting .733 in the series — the only Red Sox player in history with back-to-back 3-hit nights in the Fall Classic. Lester's lone run came off a solo-shot homer to Matt Holliday — one of Lester's only four hits allowed.
The Red Sox would get the better of Wainwright in the seventh, scoring two runs to make the score 3-2, Sox. And that's how the game would end, as Koji Uehara was stellar once again, closing out the game for the Red Sox.
The Cardinals and Red Sox now head back to Boston. It will be interesting to see how each team plays, knowing game six could be it. The way this World Series has been going, however, — especially with Michael Wacha pitching game six for the Cardinals — I wouldn't be at all surprised to see it go seven games. But, in the end, if I had to pick a favorite at this point in the series, I'd have to give the Red Sox the edge.
We'll just have to wait and see what happens.
Cardinals – Red Sox: World Series Predictions
One of the most difficult tasks every season is predicting which teams will do well enough throughout the year to earn a spot in the postseason. I had trouble myself predicting the teams from the start of the season that would make it, as I did poorly with my American League and National League predictions. But I've done really well so far with my postseason predictions. I had the Cardinals and Red Sox making the World Series and that's exactly what happened.
A rematch of the 2004 World Series, when the Red Sox swept the Cardinals in four games, this is sure to be one of the best Fall Classics in years. The Red Sox and the Cardinals are very evenly matched and are sure to put on amazing performances throughout the series, which begins on Wednesday night. Both have great pitching staffs, a great lineup and a great bullpen that includes a stellar closer. It will be interesting to watch everything unfold over the coming week or so.
The probable pitchers for games one through seven (five through seven only if necessary*) of the 2013 World Series are as follows:
Game 1: Adam Wainwright (Cardinals) – Jon Lester (Red Sox)
Game 2: Michael Wacha (Cardinals) – Clay Buchholz (Red Sox)
Game 3: Joe Kelly (Cardinals) – John Lackey (Red Sox)
Game 4: Lance Lynn (Cardinals) – Jake Peavy (Red Sox)
Game 5*: Adam Wainwright (Cardinals) – Jon Lester (Red Sox)
Game 6*: Michael Wacha (Cardinals) – Clay Buchholz (Red Sox)
Game 7*: Joe Kelly (Cardinals) – John Lackey (Red Sox)
Keep in mind that those could change, however, based on the way everything seems right now, I have the Cardinals winning the World Series in six games. Here's the way I have things playing out, along with the reasoning to why I have each team winning each particular game:
My pick to win Game 1: Cardinals
Though the World Series is beginning in Boston, I have the Cardinals winning the first game. Adam Wainwright and Jon Lester are both great pitchers, but in the end I feel the Cardinals will get the better of Lester. This is likely to be the best game of the series, as neither teams wants to give up game one; often the pivotal game of the World Series.
My Pick to win Game 2: Cardinals
At just 22 years old, Michael Wacha has been pitching incredibly as of late. He's going up against Clay Buchholz in game two, who began the season on a hot streak but has been hit or miss recently. I see Wacha once again pitching the Cardinals to a win, putting the Red Sox behind two games early on.
My pick to win Game 3: Red Sox
I'm predicting a bounce back game for the Red Sox, as although Joe Kelly has been great all year long, John Lackey will likely be a bit better. In addition, if in fact they're down two games, I see the Red Sox putting on a hitting clinic to win game three. They certainly don't want fall behind by three games in the World Series.
My pick to win Game 4: Red Sox
Once again pulling off a big win to even the series at two games apiece, the Red Sox are going to win game four in my mind. Jake Peavy is going up against Lance Lynn, and the Red Sox are likely to take their win from the night before into game four, where they'll continue their streak to beat Lynn and the Cardinals.
My pick to win Game 5*: Cardinals
On the mound once again for the Cardinals will be Adam Wainwright, with Jon Lester going for the Sox. I have Wainwright pitching a gem of a game. The Cardinals will beat Lester and the Red Sox, on a great hitting and pitching performance, putting them a game over Boston, to push the series to 3-2.
My pick to win Game 6*: Cardinals
I feel Michael Wacha is going to pitch the best game of his career in game six. In my mind, this will be the final game of the World Series. Though the Red Sox are likely to put up a great fight, with amazing performances night after night, I feel the Cardinals will once again become World Series Champions. Unfortunately for them, in my mind, it will come in Boston.
Who do you have winning the World Series? In how many games? Let me know . . . .
My World Series Game 7 Recap
Last night's game 7 of the 2011 World Series was do or die, for both the Cardinals and the Rangers. A win for the Rangers would mean their first World Series Championship in the franchises history. A win for the Cardinals would mean their second World Series Championship in the past ten years. It was game on.
The start of the game saw Cardinal's pitcher Chris Carpenter on the mound. He was pitching on only three days rest, but as the Cardinal's best pitcher, he was their best chance of a victory. He had to be on his game.
Unfortunately for the Cardinals, Carpenter didn't seem to be on his game to start out. Giving up two runs in the top of the first inning. The first run for the Rangers coming off of an RBI double by Josh Hamilton, who's not had the best post season, but has come through in some big spots. The second run of the inning came on an RBI double from Michael Young, that scored Hamilton from second. It was 2-0, Rangers, just like that. It wasn't looking good for the Cardinals.
Moving on to the bottom half of the inning. The Cardinals have a runner on first and second, with two outs. The two base runners came off of two straight walks by Ranger's pitcher, Matt Harrison. The next batter, David Freese, came through again for the Cardinals, by doubling to left field, allowing both Albert Pujols and Lance Berkman to score. The game was now tied, 2-2.
Jumping ahead to the bottom of the third, the score is still tied 2-2. The batter, Allen Craig, sends a ball to right field. At first it appeared as if Craig had popped the ball up. But it kept carrying and carrying, just enough to get over the wall. The Cardinals now lead, 3-2.
Now skipping ahead to the bottom of the fifth inning. Things got ugly for the Rangers. After bringing in Scott Feldman to replace Matt Harrison, he walks Allen Craig, plunks Albert Pujols, and then intentionally walks David Freese. The bases are loaded with two outs. So what does Feldman do? He walks the next batter, Yadier Molina, which allows the runner at third, Allen Craig, to walk home. The score is now, 4-2, Cardinals. With the bases STILL loaded, and one out left to get, the Rangers replaced Feldman with their Ace, C.J. Wilson. What does Wilson do? On the FIRST pitch he throws, after coming in the game, he hits the batter, Rafael Furcal, allowing another run to WALK home. The score is now 5-2. Wilson then strikes out Skip Schumaker. But the damage has been done.
Moving onto the top of the sixth inning. The Rangers look to cut the lead by a run, as Nelson Cruz launches a ball to deep center field. It appears as if it will sail over the outfield wall. But at the last second, Allen Craig makes the leaping catch, robbing Cruz of a home run. To me, that catch by Craig was the nail in the Ranger's coffin.
Bottom of the seventh. The Cardinals have runners on first and second, with one out. The batter, Yadier Molina, hits a single to center field. Lance Berkman, the runner at second, scores. The RBI single by Molina makes the score 6-2, Cardinals. The Cardinals start to feel the victory.
Moving on to the top of the ninth. The score is still 6-2, Cardinals, with Nelson Cruz coming up to bat. Jason Motte, the hard throwing "closer" for the Cardinals, is the new pitcher. Motte gets Cruz to fly out to center fielder, Jon Jay. Two outs to go. The next batter, Mike Napoli–who's been oustanding for the Rangers in the World Series–grounds out to third base. The Cardinals are now just one out away from winning the World Series. David Murphy approaches the plate as the last chance for the Rangers. Everything rides on him. But Murphy doesn't come through, as all he can do is fly out to left field. The crowd goes insane! The Cardinals have done it. After being down 10.5 games to the Braves in the Wild Card chase on August 25, they've come all the way back to win the World Series. It's truly one of the more remarkable runs in baseball history.
Congratulations to the St. Louis Cardinals, for winning the 2011 World Series.
I feel bad for the Texas Rangers. After making it all the way to the World Series last season, and losing to the San Fransisco Giants, this season was their chance to redeem themselves. But it wasn't meant to be I guess.
After the game was over, Bud Selig presented the M.V.P. trophy to David Freese. Freese–who's the reason the Cardinal's even made it to a game seven–came through for the Cardinal's every single time they needed him to. He truly was the Cardinal's Most Valuable Player.
Once again, congratulations to the St. Louis Cardinals for winning the 2011 World Series. A remarkable end, to a remarkable season.
The very first poll I posted back on October 10th, asked who you thought would win the 2011 World Series, and in how many games. The majority of the votes had the Rangers winning in six games. It's funny how far off that prediction was.
My World Series Game 6 Recap
If you missed last night's game, I feel sorry for you. You missed an unbelievable game. One of the best games in World Series history. It was truly remarkable what went down. Under the circumstances of last night's game you expected the Cardinal's to play their heart's out to stay alive, but I don't think anyone expected them to play the way they did.
The top of the first inning saw Cardinal's starting pitcher, Jaime Garcia, giving up the lead off walk to Ian Kinsler. Garcia then proceeded to give up a single to Elvis Andrus, which allowed the speedy Kinsler to make it all the way to third, with no outs. Things then got worse for Garcia, as he allowed a single to Josh Hamilton, allowing Kinsler to score. It was 1-0, Rangers, just like that, with still no outs. But Garcia did a nice job of getting out of the inning with just the one run allowed, as he sat down the next three batters 1-2-3.
Moving onto the bottom of the second, Lance Berkman hammers a two run home run over the wall, with two outs. The score quickly became. 2-1, Cardinals. You knew then and there, that this was going to be a back and forth game.
Jumping ahead to the top of the seventh inning, the score is now tied, 4-4. Adrian Beltre, the leadoff batter, hits a solo home run. Not to be outdone, the next batter, Nelson Cruz, does the same. A solo home run to left field. Back-to-back home runs make the score 6-4, Rangers. Later in the inning, after reaching base safely on a bunt, Derek Holland is the runner at first. A wild pitch by the Cardinal's pitcher, Octavio Dotel, to Ian Kinsler, allows Holland to advance to second, with two outs. Kinsler scores Holland on an RBI single to center. The Rangers are starting to smell the Championship. Up 7-4, with only nine outs left to get.
To make matters worse for the Cardinals, they go down 1-2-3, in the bottom of the seventh. The Rangers are now 6 outs from the World Series title.
In the bottom of the eighth, after getting the lead off batter out, the Rangers allow a solo home run to Allen Craig. The Cardinals fans can feel a rally. The score is now 7-5, Rangers.
After failing to extend their lead in the top of the ninth, the Rangers still seem to be in a good position. Up by two runs with only three outs left to get, in the bottom half. Neftali Feliz comes in for the Rangers to try and close things down for the win. He does his job with the first batter, Ryan Theriot. The Rangers are now just two outs away from the World Series title. The next batter, Albert Pujols, makes things difficult for Feliz, by doubling to the center field gap. Neftali Feliz then walks the next batter, Lance Berkman. Just like that, the tying run is on first. The next batter, Allen Craig, strikes out looking, however. It all comes down to David Freese. Feliz quickly got ahead in the count. The Rangers are now just ONE strike away. But David Freese comes through will a fly ball to left field that bangs off the wall allowing both Albert Pujols and Lance Berkman to score. Freese makes it all the way to third. But the next batter, Yadier Molina, can't get him home. Thus, sending the game to extra innings.
Top of the tenth, Josh Hamilton, who's had a terrible post season, hits a two-run home run to center field, giving the Rangers a 9-7 lead. No way the Cardinals can recover from that blow right? Well, in the bottom of the tenth, after allowing the Cardinals to get runners to second and third, the Rangers give up a run for an out. There are now two outs, with the score 9-8, Rangers. Lance Berkman, the next batter, quickly gets a two strike count on him. The Cardinals are down to their last STRIKE yet again. This is the end of the game right? NO! With one strike left, Lance Berkman singles to center field, allowing Jon Jay to score from third. The score is now tied 9-9. Like I said, if you missed the game last night, I feel sorry for you.
The Cardinals force an eleventh inning. In the top of the eleventh inning, the Rangers fail to score a run. Then, in the botom of the eleventh inning, David Freese–who came through for the Cardinal's earlier in the game–comes through again with a walk off home run to center field. The Cardinals win, and force a game seven. Truly unbelievable. Maybe the rally squirrel does exist?!?
Eleven innings. Four hours and thirty-three minutes. A game for the books.
Tonight's game is a MUST win for both the Cardinals and the Rangers. Win and you get the honor of being 2011 World Series Champions.
Will the Rangers loose for the second year in a row after getting so close? Or will they come out swinging, and win the first World Series title in their history? Watch tonight on FOX, to find out.
The last time the World Series made it to a game seven was 2002.
The home team has won game seven in the past EIGHT game sevens of the World Series.
This series is incredible/unpredictable.
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Man sentenced in Oconto County killings of siblings
A Shawano County man was sentenced to two life prison terms Tuesday for killing a woman and her brother in Oconto County, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen's office announced Tuesday.
Daniel Schmidt, 30, of Shawano was convicted of two counts of first-degree intentional homicide in the deaths of Kimberly Rose, 32, and Leonard Marsh, 22, according to a state court records.
The sentence does not include the possibility of parole or extended supervision, according to a news release from Van Hollen's office.
Rose and Marsh were fatally shot May 19, 2009, in their home in the Town of Gillett.
Schmidt had broken off an extramarital affair with Rose and owed her money, which led to a dispute between the two, the complaint says.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Scribbles while listening to the Cavs' press conference on Tuesday...
1. Perhaps new General Manager Chris Grant will have the usual authority that you expect from a general manager -- namely, the main voice in basketball decisions. It would be the same basic responsibility that former GM Danny Ferry had. But owner Dan Gilbert and Grant were so muddled in their explanation of how decisions were made -- in the end, it seemed no one made them.
2. You want input from key people before making a trade, signing a free agent or hiring a coach. Yes, a variety of educated opinions are valued. But in the end, someone makes the final decision. The owner has to approve moves for financial reasons, but no team can be run by a committee and expect to have success.
3. Grant has to know this. He spent 10 years in several positions with the Hawks, and the last five as Ferry's assistant. In every organization, either the head coach or the GM has the strongest voice in major basketball decisions. You can insist that everyone just reaches a consensus, but can that actually happen every time? Not in the real world.
4. Grant said: "The way we operate and the culture we've established, we work together to make the right decision. It doesn't matter if it is my idea or Dan's idea or the coach's idea. We're going to work together and challenge one another and have deep conversations to make the best decision. Whether it is a trade or free agency or draft pick. And we're going to move together as we go through the process. It isn't a situation where this person is going to have final say or that person is going to have final say. That's virtually impossible and that's not how we've operated for the last five years."
5. Gilbert said: "Within the front office with [assistant GM] Lance Blanks and Chris and Danny when he was here, they worked together. It is has always been a team approach."
6. It may be, but someone has to be the captain. Why not just say that Grant will have the usual responsibility that you'd expect from a general manager? At some point, someone has the final say, no matter how the Cavs talk around that issue.
7. The good news is Gilbert seems understand that a coach can't run the operation. "I don't see that happening at all. The head coach -- of course they'll always have opinion -- we want a coach who will coach and get this franchise over the hump."
8. If Michigan State's Tom Izzo does accept the job, it is imperative that he understands his limitations when it comes to picking pro talent. He has been a career college coach, he'll need Grant and the scouts to guide him through the draft, free agency, etc. Gilbert seems to know that, which is positive.
9. Gilbert also said: "The concept that LeBron James has been involved in any way, shape or form of firing our head coach, involved in the transition of our general manager, or will be involved in future of coaching decisions or hires is totally and patently false. ... It is unfair to him, it is unfair to the franchise."
10. Suppose James had publicly (or even in private) said that he believed Mike Brown should remain at coach? Do you think he would be fired? James' silence on the subject of Brown spoke loud and clear.
11. Gilbert also said: "Nor has [James] been involved heavily in past major trades. He's a basketball player and a great one and he his interests are aligned with ours. The concept that this franchise has been handed to a player who is running it an making the decision is completely false. He'll tell you that, Chris will tell you that, I'll tell you that. The truth is the truth."
12. I'm glad Gilbert said "heavily involved" in trades. In many NBA franchises, key players are asked about people who may be acquired in deals. It's also not uncommon for key players to be told, "We are considering these three guys as coach, is there anyone on the list who is a big problem for you?" Sometimes, this communication is done between a representative of the team and the player's agent or someone close to the player.
13. This is not to say the Cavs looked overmatched or disorganized in their press conference. The promotion of Grant was overwhelmed by all the Izzo rumors, and that seemed to have them off message. They could have done a better job of explaining what Grant will do in his new position.


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Longtime Ben Franklin High School athletic director and volleyball coach Jodee Pulizzano has been relieved of her duties in an athletic reorganization at the school.
Ben Franklin Principal Timothy G. Rusnak said Falcons girls basketball coach Chrissa Hailey will replace Pulizzano as athletic director, pending approval from the governing board at the charter school.
Pulizzano said she plans to appeal for her job during a July 24 charter school board meeting at Ben Franklin.
In 16 seasons at Ben Franklin, Pulizzano has won 536 games and led the Falcons to six state championships, two state runner-up appearances and 13 district titles.


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Proponents of Keystone see imminent future for pipeline as eyes turn to White House
By Jason Stuart
Yellowstone Newspapers
The Keystone XL pipeline crossed another major hurdle late last week when the U.S. State Department released its Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the controversial project.
Now it's a wait and see process to find out if President Obama will give his final approval to move forward with construction.
The EIS concluded that the pipeline's construction would have minimal impact on global carbon emissions or climate change, though it stopped short of actually recommending construction.
Those findings did, however, bolster the position of pipeline proponents, who have argued all along that the pipeline would create less carbon emissions and pose less environmental risk than increased shipping of oil by truck or rail and that Canada would move ahead with development of the Alberta oil sands region with or without the pipeline's construction.
The EIS ultimately came down on the side of both those arguments.
Environmentalists, however, were not swayed by the EIS findings, and have vowed to continue fighting to block the project at every turn.
The Northern Plains Resource Council, a regional environmental group, released the following statement by NPRSC member and McCone County landowner Darrell Garoutte after the EIS was released.
"The NPRC believes that careful analysis of the just-released final EIS will show that it is far short of demonstrating that the Keystone XL pipeline would be in the national interest," Garoutte said in the statement.
Groups like the NPRC's views are at odds with many other locals, however, who believe the region will benefit economically from the pipeline's construction.
The pipeline's proposed route cuts across seven Montana counties, including Dawson, McCone, Prairie and Fallon. Pumping stations are proposed in McCone and Prairie counties. And at Baker, TransCanada is proposing to build oil storage tanks and the "Bakken Marketlink" tributary pipeline to deliver Bakken oil to Gulf Coast refineries via the Keystone.
Dawson County Commissioner Jim Skillestad, who testified before Congress on the pipeline four years ago, said Dawson County could only benefit from the project moving forward.
"The lowest figure I've seen is from $9 million per year up to $16 million per year in direct payments to Dawson County for 25 years," Skillestad said. "Nothing like this has ever happened to Dawson County."
The county's budget for this fiscal year was just under $19 million.
Skillestad said the financial windfall from the pipeline could help the county improve its infrastructure, especially given that Dawson County is feeling impact from the Bakken oil boom but not benefiting directly from oil production revenues.
Jason Rittal, executive director of the Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation, concurred with Skillestad's assessment of the pipeline's benefit to Dawson County and other counties it crosses.
"The long term benefit and what they're going to be able to invest in as far as infrastructure and roads is going to big," Rittal said.
Skilestad also thinks having the pipeline would help "lower a lot of taxes," which he believes would help county taxpayers be more likely to support bond issues for new schools and other needed community projects.
For now, all eyes turn to Washington to see what Obama will do. The White House has made clear that a final decision on Keystone is not imminent, and likely won't be made any sooner than at least three months from now.
Montana's congressional delegation, meanwhile, continues to apply pressure to the administration to grant approval to Keystone.
"The final EIS once again confirmed what the people of Montana have known for more than five years: the Keystone XL pipeline will have no significant impacts on the environment, but it will create hundreds of good Montana jobs and help keep energy prices low for hard-working Montana families," said Rep. Steve Daines in a released statement. "Report after report has stated that the Keystone XL pipeline will not have significant environmental impacts, yet President Obama refuses to act. No more excuses, no more delays -- it's time to build the Keystone XL pipeline."
Daines has previously helped introduce legislation in the House that would bypass the need for Obama's approval for the pipeline.
Sen. Jon Tester also renewed his call for Keystone's approval.
"I will keep fighting for the Keystone Pipeline until it is built to the highest safety standards and with respect for private property rights," Tester said in a statement. "The pipeline will strengthen our economy and let us continue to cut our oil imports from countries that wish us harm."
Tester did not comment on whether or not he would be willing to support legislation to bypass the administration should Obama continue to delay making a decision.
Tester spokesman Dan Malessa simply said that "Jon has voted several times to authorize construction of the pipeline" and that "he has also called on the President to speed up the approval process." Malessa also noted that "Congress remains divided on this issue."
But with the final EIS findings, Skillestad is confident that the writing is on the wall for all the wrangling over the project to finally come to an end.
"It's starting to come around, and I have a lot of hope and faith that it's going to happen," he said.
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MUSKEGON TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Muskegon youth has been charged after police said he rode a three-wheel bike to the Apple Avenue Kmart store after hours, entered through a side door, loaded a flat-screen TV into his bike basket and intended to pedal away wearing a stolen pair of tennis shoes, police said.Hours earlier, police say the same youth, Colton Burdette McLouth, 1364 Terrace, broke into First Christian Reformed Church, 1450 Catherine, through a bathroom window, stole candy-bar money from a church office and ate half of a stolen sub sandwich.
McLouth was arraigned in Muskegon County's 60th District Court on Monday on two counts of breaking and entering a building, with intent, and one count of resisting and obstructing police officers.
A judge set his bond at $10,000 cash or surety for both cases and scheduled a preliminary examination for May 7.
According to a Muskegon Township police report, authorities caught McLouth inside the Kmart store, 1501 Apple, at 11:48 p.m. Friday, after they were alerted by an alarm system.
When police arrived, McLouth ran from authorities inside the store, then out a door into the parking lot area, the report said. He was apprehended near U.S. 31, the report said.
Authorities believe McLouth entered the store through an unlocked door. He then carried a flat-screen TV outside to his bike that he had parked behind the store.
The bike and TV were located in the back of the store after McLouth was apprehended. Police also discovered a pair of used tennis shoes — believed to be McLouth's — inside the store, and a new pair of tennis shoes missing from the store.
Police later determined the shoes McLouth was wearing when he was apprehended were stolen, the report said.
Meanwhile, while he was lodged in the Muskegon County Jail Saturday on charges connected to the Kmart incident, police interviewed McLouth about a break-in at a nearby church.
An employee of the church discovered the building had been broken into sometime Friday night or early Saturday morning. The break-in was reported at 10:54 a.m. Saturday.
McLouth confessed to the church break-in during the jail interview with police.
According to the police report, McLouth said he broke a basement bathroom window to gain entry into the church. When inside, McLouth said he looked through a few rooms and eventually entered a church office where he found money in an envelope from candy-bar sales, the report said.
McLouth said that after pocketing a small amount of cash, he then located the sandwich inside the church and ate half of it, police said.
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Susanne Sharlene Slater Young
Susanne Sharlene Slater Young, 85, peacefully passed away of natural causes, Nov. 7, 2013, at Ohio Valley Health Care in Parkersburg.
Sue Young was born Oct. 23, 1928, the only child of Sam and Agnes Slater.
She graduated from Parkersburg High School and attended Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in the 1950s. There she studied classical piano, met and fell in love with Hubert J. Young of Peru, Ind. After he graduated from Purdue Pharmacy School, they were married May 12, 1956.
Hubert preceded her in death May 30, 1996.
Sue loved the arts through the whole of her life having played piano and pipe organ, attended live theater and symphonies. Any style of music performed well and possessing that illusive quality we know as soul captivated her: jazz, show tunes, symphonic and Allman Brothers to Michael Buble. She lived her life young-at-heart, the youngest octogenarian anyone ever knew. She refused to act, dress and talk "old." Sue's legacy is embodied in her love and dedication to her children.
She is survived by their five children, Marlon Young, Parkersburg, Darvan Young (boyfriend, Brad Morrow), Parkersburg, Morgan (Sandra) Young, Kokomo, Ind., Jameson and fiancee, Brenda Helms, Parkersburg, and Brady (Jennifer) Young, Nashville, Tenn. She is survived by five grandchildren, Taylor, Christian, Meghan and Slater Young and Cadence Morrison.
Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with Morgan Young officiating. Interment will be in the Parkersburg Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittfuneralhome.com


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How has Penelope been able to "put off" the suitors for three years?
She says she cannot marry one of them until she weaves a death shroud for Lord Laertes. She weaves during the day, and at night, she would sneak in there and unweave what she had done.
Athena disguises Odysseus as a __________. Why does she do this?
beggar. Odysseus needs to see who is with him, who is against him. Who is his friend? Who is his foe?
Why does Telemachus not tell his own mother that Odysseus is home?
Penelope would not be able to hide her emotions. Telemachus does not want the suitors to know Odysseus is home.
Who is the "old and faithful friend" that recognizes him as Odysseus approaches the manor?
The dog, Argos.
What is the symbolism of the dog Argos laying on a massive pile of dung?
It symbolizes the ruin, the destruction, the fall of Ithica. (Ithaca has gone to poo)
What happens to the dog? What does this symbolize?
The dog dies. This symbolizes Odysseus is going to take back his kingdom; he is going to restore Ithaca. (He is going to clean up the poo)
How do the suitors treat the old beggar?
They kick him, spit on him, and refuse to give him food (even tell him it is not his food, even though it is: irony)
Why do Telemachus and Odysseus remove the weapons from the great hall?
They don't want the suitors to have anything which to fight. Take everything so the men cant fight back.
Explain the dramatic irony when Penelope meets with the old beggar.
The audience knows she is meeting her husband for the first time in 20 years.
Explain the two parts of the test Penelope puts in front of the suitors:
1. To string Odysseus's bow
2. To shoot an arrow through a row of 12 axe- handle sockets
What is the climax of this episode?
Odysseus kills Antinous, the crulest and the meanest of all the suitors.
How does Eurymachus try to reason with Odysseus?
1. He tells Odysseus that they will pay all the wine and meat they eat
2. He promises each will give him 20 oxen
3. He promises each will give him gifts of bronze and gold
He says you fought your way into my home, now find a way out if you can. He says he doubts one of them will skin by!
What does Telemachus accuse his mother of being?
He accuses her of being cold, hard, distant - why is she not talking to her husband
What last "test" does Penelope make of Odysseus? EXPLAIN
Olive tree
Bed around tree
Secret signs
No other person except one slave has ever seen their bedroom
The last Homeric simile in the story compares Odysseus' longing for his wife to ____________________________
a swimmer whose boat went down in the sea longing for the shore
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We watched The Bachelorette all season as DeAnna Pappas whittled 25 men down to the final two: Jesse Csincsak and Jason Mesnick. And while many thought Jesse to be an unlikely choice, the effervescent snowboarder from Colorado ultimately won the Southern belle's heart and is currently engaged to the woman of his dreams. Answering reporters' questions in a conference call the morning after the season finale aired, DeAnna said she was "shocked" that rejected suitor Jeremy Anderson returned, adding, "I know it can be hard to understand and that sometimes hours later you wish you'd had the guts to say this or that, but it's actually a good thing, because I hope I cleared up things for him." DeAnna and Jesse also explained why they chose May 9, 2009, as their wedding date (it's one year after the day they were engaged) and why they chose to hold the ceremony in the Bahamas ("that's where we fell in love"). The couple said they're planning to keep homes in Atlanta and Colorado so that they can spend the winters in the powder and the summers with D.'s big Greek family. After the conference call, we got some private time on the phone with the two to talk about the Bachelorette experience, their other plans for the future, and what they've learned about each other post-show.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was your favorite moment of the show?
DEANNA: My engagement!
JESSE: Probably the second I proposed and she looked at me and said yes and I knew that I was going to spend the rest of my life with this woman.
People always say big moments in life, like engagements, are often remembered as a blur. Any one thing that sticks out?
DEANNA: My favorite about that entire moment when he proposed to me is that nothing else around us mattered. Even though there were cameras everywhere, crew people, producers, nothing else mattered. It seriously felt like it was just the two of us.
JESSE: Something that stands out to me that's funny is at the very end of last night's show when she goes, "I can't believe I am marrying the guy with the pink shoelaces!" That cracks me up.
Now that the circus is over, what's on the agenda?
DEANNA: I think we're just focused on doing the normal stuff. We want to go to dinner, and we're dying just to go grocery shopping together. We just want to be in public together.
Did what you wanted out of this whole process change over time?
DEANNA: Oh, absolutely. I went into this process thinking that I had everything figured out and that I knew exactly what I wanted, and then somewhere along the way I guess I realized that I didn't know myself as well as I thought I did. I've always dated the same type of guy — this typical guy — and maybe it took all of those to lead me to the person that I was meant to be with, because Jesse isn't like any guy I've dated, but it's the best thing in the world and it's what I've always wanted in the long run. He puts me first, and he is that person that can make me smile every day, doing these crazy, romantic, nice things just to make me smile.
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A disturbing story from Florida this week.
According to a report from The Gainesville Sun, a 74-year-old Florida woman has been charged with felony abuse for allegedly spraying her disabled 18-year-old granddaughter in the face with a cleaning solution this week. The woman serves as her granddaughter's caregiver, according to The Gainesville Sun report.


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"Skyfall", the 23rd installment in the James Bond film franchise, opens in AMC Theatres this weekend - make sure to purchase your tickets HERE.
We had the opportunity to sit down with 007 himself, Daniel Craig recently along with director Sam Mendes and co-stars Naomie Harris and Berenice Marlohe to talk about Javier Bardem's captivating Bond villain, Silva, the stunning work that cinematographer Roger Deakins did on the film and capturing the essence of classic Bond in a contemporary context.
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Daniel Craig is back as Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 in Skyfall, the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time. In Skyfall, Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Read our description of the film's opening sequence HERE and report from our visit to the Istanbul, Turkey set of "Skyfall" HERE.
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UPPER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Allentown High School girls' lacrosse team has come a long, long way (baby) in just a short amount of time.
Just three short years ago, this year's Redbird seniors started out their season with a 1-6 record, and coach Mary Ellen McCarthy was wondering just where the Redbirds' program was going.
Well, after two very successful seasons, McCarthy and her Redbirds have carved out quite a niche for themselves, and after they eked out a 13-12 victory over Rumson-Fair Haven Wednesday in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group II Tournament final, Allentown is headed to the state championship game.
The 22-1 Redbirds, the No. 9 team in the state (according to The Star-Ledger) will take on the state's No. 5 team Summit (a 9-8 winner over Chatham in the North Jersey II final) at either 10 a.m. or noon Saturday at Kean University in the Group II title game.
"This feeling is unreal to have this as one of our major two goals in the beginning of the season and to see how much this program has grown since I was a freshman to now," said the Birds' standout Alex Moore, who notched four goals and two assists in the win.
"It's great to know that the team you're playing on is one of the best teams that's come through this program. It's just an unreal feeling, and it tops anything else we've accomplished this season; it even tops winning the county tournament. It's a big feather in our caps.
"They (Rumson) were an extremely good team, and that's why we knew we had to come out strong and get the momentum early when we got a couple of key goals in the beginning. I think we needed to show that we can compete with anyone and we're ready for any opponent we'll face, knowing that Rumson's one of the best teams in this area."
This game wasn't an easy one for the Redbirds. They had to hold off the hard-charging Bulldogs, who crept back into it in the final minutes.
Allentown had jumped in front by four goals, 13-9, with 3:02 left after Ali Bulk converted a Moore pass for what turned out to be the clincher. But third-seeded Rumson-Fair Haven fought back with two free-position goals from Mary Scarrone and Kelsey Cuje, closing the gap to two with 1:21 left.
Allentown had trouble with a few passes that got picked off down the stretch, and the Bulldogs came right back when Hayes beat Birds' goalie Nicole Gerling, making it 13-12 with 24 seconds left, nail-biting time for the Redbirds.
The winners lost the next draw, and Rumson-Fair Haven was on the move, but the next Bulldogs shot went wide with 17 seconds left. They had one last crack at it, but Emily Volker's shot sailed wide of the net with just four seconds left, ending the visitors' chances.
"Last year I knew how everyone was disappointed when we lost (to Red Bank Catholic), so we came out looking to win and get rid of that feeling from last year," said Allentown goalie Gerling, who was sensational in net stopping 15 shots on goal. "This feels just amazing; I can't really describe it.
"And, yes, I was getting a little bit worried when they got the score down to a one-goal difference, but I still felt that we were going to win anyway. My defense did a lot to knock down shots before they even got to me, but I was ready to do whatever it took to stop any shots in the end."
Moore scored just 34 seconds into the game and added another 50 seconds later giving the Birds a lightning quick 2-0 lead. They extended it to 4-0 on a pair of goals by sophomore Meg Napp.
That's when the Bulldogs dug in knowing they had to make a score, and they countered with five straight goals. Emily Hayes' tally gave Rumson-Fair Haven a 5-4 lead with 14:02 left in the half. Then Allentown responded, scoring the next four goals for an 8-5 lead at intermission.
The winners and Rumson-Fair Haven went at each other much of the second half, but the Birds upped their lead to 11-7 on a Sara Hanley goal off a ground ball right in front of the goal with 11:19 to go. The Bulldogs couldn't get past that four-goal deficit until the waning moments of the game.
"I really wasn't nervous, even after they came back," said Allentown coach McCarthy. "I didn't because of the amount of time and preparation we put in for this game and for the season and because of the girls that are on this team. They were not nervous; I was not nervous. I thought that we would finish strong and finish hard and they did.
"We got out to a good lead and that gave us confidence, but Rumson's a very good team. The last few minutes of the game got a little crazy and we didn't make the greatest of decisions but we'll work on that tomorrow. But we had to find ways to win and they did; you've just got to win by one."
And that's just what they did, earning them a trip to the state finals. Allentown's prom is Saturday night at 5, and AD Brian Irwin was already working the phones trying to make sure the Birds got the 10 o'clock start instead of noon, but that won't be decided until Friday.
Rumson-Fair Haven (18-6) 5 7—12
Allentown (22-1) 8 5—13
Goals— R: Cuje 3, Curran, N. Dunphy 2, Hayes 2, Knapp, M. Scarrone 2, Volker; A: Moore 4, Bulk 3, Quinn 2, Napp 2, Hartshorn, Hanley. Assists— R: Cuje, Curran, M. Scarrone. Shots— R: 31; A: 27. Saves— R: Mullen 8; A: Gerling 15.
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Chris and Christie Cerone, Carlsbad, a boy.
Chris and Christie Cerone of Carlsbad, CA, proudly announce the birth of their son.
Luke Christopher was born on October 25, 2008 in LaJolla, CA. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 19 3/4 inches in length.
The infant is brother to Samuel Vito, 2½.
Grandparents are Vito Cerone of Rotterdam, Patricia Cerone of Rotterdam, William Pryor of Piscataway, NJ, and Barbara Barrett of Bayville, NJ.


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The Chocolate Chip Cookie
For the better part of my baking life (at least 10 years now) I have been haunted by the chocolate chip cookie. It's the most simple of all baking recipes, yet I have struggled to find the perfect recipe and successfully make a cookie that didn't turn into a rock within 5 minutes of coming out of the oven.
The classic Nestle recipe? Forget it.
The much-loved BBFCCC? Totally screwed them up.
Earlier this year I came upon the recipe that adds vanilla pudding mix to the cookie dough. While this resulted in a chewy cookie, it was a little cakey and missing the ooey gooey goodness that I have always dreamed of achieving.
Last night I kept eating chocolate chips out of a large bag that I had sitting in the pantry, and in an attempt to get them out of my reach I decided to give the elusive chocolate chip cookie another shot. The recipe below has elements from a lot of different recipes and tips that I have read online, so I am honestly not sure who to credit for it. I would like to think that I finally created something on my own 🙂 The result of this recipe is what I have always longed for from my chocolate chip cookie – thin, not cakey, soft, chewy and gooey. I am in love 🙂
Mission Accomplished!!
Chelle's Soft & Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Microwave butter for 30 seconds, stir and set aside. Do not worry if it is not completely melted.
3. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
4. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla on medium-high speed until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk and beat until combined. Gradually beat in flour mixture, beating just until combined (do NOT overmix!). Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Refrigerate dough for 15-30 minutes.
6. Drop by rounded spoonful (I used a Pampered Chef cookie scoop that holds approximately 2 tablespoons) onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are just brown and middle is not quite set yet. Cool on pan for 2 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack.
7. Before adding more dough to warm cookie sheets, place sheet in freezer for 5-7 minutes to cool.
Store in an airtight container. Recipe yielded 3 1/2 dozen cookies.
32 Responses to "The Chocolate Chip Cookie"
I may have to give those a try! I had success with the BFCCC cookies until I tried to double the recipe, it was a disaster. My husband really hates the "pudding cookies" so that recipe is out as well! That tollhouse recipe is terrible and I've never been able to get them to come out right (they are always crispy little rocks). Who would think such a simple cookie would be so complicated?
I will admit that I have found that the best recipe for me is the Tollhouse recipe. After trying many others, I always go back to that one. My one trick is to use 1/2 butter and 1/2 shortening – I know lots of people are against shortening these days, but they make my cookies just how I like them!!
I made these tonight, they are SOOO good! http://adamswife.blogspot.com/2008/03/cherry-m-cookies.html Thanks for sharing the recipe
Was searching for a new c.c. cookie recipe so I came to you! Missed the part about chilling the dough, it certainly mixed up nicely. At nine minutes I was afraid they were burning, took out and then felt that the middle was definitely not done, so back in for another two minutes (sides were getting dark at eight). Delicious, will now refrigerate rest of dough and continue baking. I knew I'd find a yummy choice here, thanks again!
These are delicious, fluffy, and gooey all at once. I made mine fairly large and 12 minutes at 375 was still too long so keep an eye on them! I've heard from here as well as other sources that refrigerating the cookie dough is all the difference and this time I had patience and listened, at least 20 minutes! All your recipes are wonderful and because of you I'm getting the reputation of being a master baker with my friends and family.
Hi there! I love your site, and find it very helpful! I am going to try your pumpkin muffins tomorrow for a tailgate. I tried this cookie recipe, but was somewhat disappointed by the outcome. I followed directions perfectly, but my cookies came out pretty cake like. Do you know what may have gone wrong? Thanks!
Man O Man these cookies are perfect!!! I printed this recipe around christmas time and with all my other christmas baking Chocolate chip cookies got backed up. Anyway I had a major chocolate chip cookie craving so I decided to try this recipe. AMAzING thanks for all your work finding the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe I really wish I would have made them earlier.
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Hey Michelle, so I made these cookies today and they were so DELICIOUS! My family really enjoyed them!! One thing I noticed though, is 375 for my oven made the cookies brown a little too much for my liking at 12 minutes. However my family loved the color, so next time I make these I might try to adjust the temperature. Other than that, AMAZING flavor, texture, yummy in my tummy!! Thanks again for another killer recipe! 🙂


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We stayed two nights for a competition at UW Stevens Point. It was a convenient distance for our need. The hotel was clean, breakfast was adequate, pool was enjoyable. The one unusual thing is that they apparently have a problem with their water which you should not drink. HOWEVER, the only sign telling this is by the hairdryer in the bathroom- not by the sink or coffee maker. We had already made two cups of coffee with tap water before I happened to notice the sign. Aside from that, the hotel is very nice.
5 miles south of Stevens Point and near Amherst, Whiting, and downtown Plover. A great alternative to hotels in Stevens Point. Hotel in great condition with nice pool/whirlpool, free breakfast with decent range of choices both hot and cold. Room was very clean and on great repair. My only complaint (minor) would be a more comfortable desk chair and taller lounging chair as I am a tall person with mobility issues and it is hard to push up from very low furniture. One of the finest Best Western's I have stayed at.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Even patients with advanced-stage diseases have goals.
They want to enjoy their remaining time with their families, attend children's or grandchildren's graduations, or just plant flowers in the garden.
On Staten Island, Pax Christi Hospice typically provided end-of-life care to about 25 patients and their families each day.
And with the need for such care increasing here and throughout the city, the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) has acquired Pax Christi Hospice from Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, with the goal of expanding services. The $9 million purchase took place last week.
The VNSNY Hospice Care program will serve all five boroughs; on Staten Island, it will be based on South Avenue in Bloomfield. Patients include those with illnesses such as cancer, congestive heart failure, emphysema, end-stage dementia and AIDS.
Jeanne Dennis, director of VNSNY Hospice Care, said yesterday the transition on the Island has been seamless.
Pax Christi's clinical staff and volunteer coordinator have been retained, along with medical director Dr. Thomas J. Forlenza. The program also will also maintain its relationship with Richmond University Medical Center in West Brighton.
"We're really pleased to be able to continue the mission of Pax Christi and to expand it at VNSNY Hospice Care," said Ms. Dennis. "I think there's a much larger need for hospice care than has been met up until now."
She said she hopes to double the number of patients the program serves on the Island by year's end.
VNSNY is the largest hospice program in the metropolitan area, caring for about 600 patients daily.
Ms. Dennis said hospice care is underutilized in New York.
Only 13 percent of all deaths occur in a hospice setting in New York, compared to about 38 percent nationally. Last year, Pax Christi served 226 patients on Staten Island, said Ms. Dennis.
Hospice care involves a team-oriented approach that addresses a patient's medical, physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
Services are typically delivered in the patient's home. Doctors, nurses and counselors are available around the clock.
Bereavement counseling is also offered to the patient's loved ones for 13 months after his or her death.
"There are particular needs that patients who are dying present," said Ms. Dennis. "And that's what the hospice team focuses on. This is an experience that's happening not just to the patient with the illness, but to their families as well."
VNSNY Hospice Care also took over Pax Christi's 45 in-patient beds in Manhattan and intends to open a unit with 25 beds at Bellevue Hospital Center in the fall, Ms. Dennis said.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – "We have a little x on our back now and I think that is an amazing thing to have," said Cleveland Indians first baseman Nick Swisher before the 2014 home opener at Progressive Field Friday. "We've got the spotlight on us a little bit."
Last season the Tribe won 92 games and made the postseason one-game playoff.
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I read recently about the Food and Drug Administration investigating the stop-smoking drug Chantix for causing mood/behavior disorders.
I have been taking Chantix since Oct. 1 and still have four more weeks to go before I finish the program. I have not had any adverse symptoms except an occasional bout of nausea and sporadic, unusual dreams since being on the drug. I also have had a 100-percent success rate, not having smoked any cigarettes since Oct. 1. I haven't even wanted to smoke, and I was a smoker for 40 years.
My belief about Chantix is that it is safe to use and works for most people. If some individuals are experiencing disturbing emotional behavior, maybe the behavior was there before beginning Chantix, and these patients should be examined and interviewed by the FDA.
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If ever there was a stop-the-press moment it was Tuesday in Richmond, Va.
With 10 days left before the opening of the 2011 season, head coach Latrell Scott has resigned, the school naming offensive coordinator Wayne Lineburg the interim head coach.
The Richmond Spiders announcement is here.
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The Collegian, the Richmond student newspaper, has the most to report here.
Scott was in his third season as the Spiders coach. They are scheduled to open the season Sept. 3 at Duke.


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PITTSBURGH -- History is on their side for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals Friday at Joe Louis Arena.
But the Detroit Red Wings also know their repeat chances will be history if they don't play with more urgency from the start, something they failed to do on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
It will be the 15th Game 7 in Cup finals history, and the home team has won 12 of the previous 14.
The only home teams to lose in Game 7 of the finals were the 1971 Chicago Blackhawks (against Montreal) and the 1945 Red Wings (vs. Toronto).
"It's going to be fun,'' Red Wings goaltender Chris Osgood said. "It's been a heck of a series. Most people would say it would go seven before it started. Disappointed we didn't win, but you move on. We knew it was going to be a long, tough series.''
The Red Wings are 3-3 in Game 7 of the Cup finals. Their last one was in 1964, a 4-0 loss at Toronto. Detroit's last Game 7 at home in the finals was in 1955 (3-1 victory vs. Montreal).
"There will be a lot of emotions, I think, from both teams. You try to keep them in check as much as you can,'' Red Wings center Darren Helm said. "Anything can happen.
"(The Penguins) won a big game against Washington on the road (Game 7 of t he second round). So we know that they can step up their game when they need to and we've got to come out with the same kind of effort we did in Game 5.''
Home clubs are 6-0 in the finals for the fifth time since the best-of-seven format was adopted in 1939. The home club has gone on to win the seventh game on three of the previous four occasions.
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The Red Wings were outshot 31-26, in part because the Penguins blocked 20 shots, including six by Brooks Orpik and four by Rob Scuderi.
"They were in the shooting lanes,'' Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg said. "Sometimes you have to take shots from different angles to get them by.''
Penguins center Jodan Staal said of Scuderi: "He's unbelievable with blocking and getting in front of pucks, and he does a great job of battling. Scuds, he's 'The Piece.' ''
The Piece?
"I made a pretty brutal quote a few days ago; I was supposed to say 'a piece to the puzzle' but instead I said 'the piece to the puzzle,''' Scuderi said. "It's not Sid (Crosby), it's not Geno (Evgeni Malkin), apparently it's me. It's a pretty brutal quote, but it was a misquote, not on purpose.''
Fedotenko's stickwork
Ruslan Fedotenko put his stick between the legs of Nicklas Lidstrom, enabling him to get to the puck first and pass to Maxime Talbot, who set up Tyler Kennedy with a backhand pass from behind the net, leading to Pittsburgh's second goal.
"I couldn't get to the puck when he had his stick between my legs,'' Lidstrom said. "I don't know if that would have made a difference, but I couldn't keep my feet moving.''
Hossa struggling
Hossa had only one shot and no points in 18:27. He has no goals and three assists in the series and has scored in only three of the his team's 22 playoff games (two goals each in Game 4 vs. Columbus, Anaheim and Chicago).
"When you haven't scored for several games you try to do maybe too much instead of relax more,'' Hossa said.
Said Henrik Zetterberg: "He's working hard. He's out there creating a lot of chances, just have to keep going. They'll go in eventually.''
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• Osgood, on what he was thinking during Dan Cleary's late breakaway attempt that goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury stopped: "Shoot, because the ice is bad. You should never try to deke, I think the puck rolled on him, bounced on him a bit. (Fleury) made a heck of a save, too.''
• Lidstrom played in his 235th playoff game, moving into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time list. He trails only teammate Chris Chelios (266), Patrick Roy (247) and Mark Messier (236).
• Lidstrom, on his club's inability to capitalize on a pair of power plays in the third period: "It's a little bit disappointing not getting a goal. That's when you want your power play to be working, to get that second goal."
• Kennedy, on his defense against Pavel Datsyuk: "I think offense starts in the defensive zone, and we played well defensively. I had a meeting when we played Washington, when I played against (Alex) Ovechkin it really showed me what I need to do out there. That's what I'm trying to do, trying to keep their guys out of our end and keep the pucks in their end.''
• This was the first game of the playoffs the Penguins have won in which neither Crosby or Malkin recorded a point. Entering the game, at least one of the two had notched a point in the Penguins' last 29 playoff wins, dating back to 2007.


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COOPERSVILLE – The Wyoming girls basketball players all look like a bunch of great kids, but let me warn you about them.
Wyoming defeated Coopersville 77-59 during Friday night's MLive.com Grand Rapids Area Basketball Game of the Week, and not since the time I watched Goodfellas have I seen anyone pull off a heist like this.
The Wolves recorded 31 steals in the OK Blue Conference game, enabling them to pull away in the opening half. It also enabled the Wolves to even their Blue record at 1-1 after losing to Sparta in Tuesday's conference opener.
"We had 17 steals in the first half, and when we can get up and down the court, and our defense creates our offense, we are pretty good," Wyoming coach Kirk Kambestad said. "Coopersville is a good team, they are (5-3). But we were able to turn them over. We didn't turn Sparta over. When we can get steals, we are able to get out and run. That's the pace we want.
"We scored 52 points in the first half. When do you see a girls team do that?"
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Wyoming senior guard Jaaliyah Arrington not only had a game-high 24 points, but she sparked the Wolves' defense with seven steals. Arrington is one of three returning three-year varsity starters, and experience like that enables Kambestad to use a variety of defenses, and he mixed it up against the Broncos.
"We wanted to switch up defenses and keep Coopersville off balance," Kambestad said. "So we pressed up, we trapped half-court. It wasn't one main defense. It really depends on the team we are playing. Against Rockford, we played man the whole game, and Hudsonville, we pressed the whole game. It really depends on the matchup."
Kambestad laughed when asked how many defenses does he have in his playbook. Not only do the Wolves have the experience to run the variety of defenses they do, but they have the depth and the athletes to pull it off, too.
"We have too many," he chuckled. "Some might say we shouldn't have a lot so we can get good at one. But tonight we did well. We have three girls who have been on the varsity for three years, so they know the defenses as well as I do. When you have that type of leadership, and we are very athletic, we can do different things.
"When we bring speed off the bench, which enables us to do different things, and we have some big girls who can do different things. We got all the girls in during the first half, and that's what we typically like to do so we can wear teams down. When we have good energy, we are pretty good."
One might consider the Wolves to be one of the Grand Rapids area's surprise teams so far since Wyoming is off to a 7-2 start in its first season. Some of those early-season victories have come against OK Red opponents Rockford and Hudsonville, and the only loss the Wolves suffered in pre-conference action was to South Christian, which is ranked second in the state in Class B.
Don't forget, though, that Kambestad spent the past six years coaching at Wyoming Park, and he guided the Vikings to two conference championships. Kambestad was named Wyoming's coach after Wyoming Park and Rogers merged, and he has put together a winning team.
What also is scary for opponents this winter is that Wyoming is playing like a desperate team after losing its Blue opener at Sparta. Kambestad said the Wolves have little room for error if they want to have a shot at winning the conference title.
"We know that our backs are against the wall with Sparta beating us," Kambestad said. "So we are going to have to play every game with a refuse-to-lose attitude."
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