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MANTECA — Growing up, Giovanni Padilla would wear bright cleats to help him stand out on the soccer pitch.
In his senior season for East Union, it's Padilla's skills, not his shoes, that separate him from that rest of the field.
As of Wednesday, Padilla was tops in the section in points (48), and second in scoring (19 goals). With his help, the Lancers have went 12-4-2 overall and sit in second place in the Valley Oak League with a 4-1 record.
Padilla said he's been playing soccer since he was six, along with trying his hand at swimming and football. He pointed to his family, itself comprised of many competitive soccer players, for aiding in steering him towards the sport.
"I've had no complaints," Padilla said. "I've loved this sport ever since."
Padilla's junior season only reaffirmed that passion. He missed the season when he didn't make grades, which served as a chip on his shoulder for the final campaign of his high school career.
"This year, I wanted to come in stronger and improve on myself," Padilla said. "I made sure I made my grades. Once I had that, I started working on soccer. I wanted to show everyone what I had."
His coach, Ronnie Green, said he's seen a refocused Padilla this year. Padilla already had the skill set to succeed, Green said, with tremendous power in his leg and the awareness of when to finesse shots rather than rocket them towards the net.
Now that his academics are in check, Green said, the East Union forward is showing the rest of the league what he's capable of.
"He's having an MVP-caliber kind of season this year," Green said. "He's coming out strong every game."
Padilla and the rest of the Lancers are staring up at Weston Ranch (10-6, 5-0 VOL) at the top of the league standings. The goal for the group, however, reaches far beyond a league title.
"We want to win sections," Padilla said. "That's what we want to do, and that's what we're going to do."
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Saturday, December 6, 2014
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That's not yet, though. I'm not even done with today yet! Still have to make a batch of soap - lilac, by special request from my mother. I suspect that lilac will be sort of an old-lady-ish soap scent but then my mother is, well, an old lady. Not that there's anything wrong with that! I'll make this batch hot process so it will be ready by Christmas.
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- smartcat said...
The way front loaded kilns look is what makes me want one! I hope you have time to take a photo from the same angle when the firing is done. I'm a big fan of before & after pictures.
Best of luck with the firing and all your sales!
- December 7, 2014 at 5:17 AM
- Lori Watts said...
It requires a great deal of willpower not to unload as I go, but I will try to get a shot of the finished pots in situ. :)
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Hope the firing went well and I look forward to seeing the beautiful pottery when you're done. Then get some sleep. :-)
- December 9, 2014 at 6:10 PM
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Looking forward to seeing the fired pots and the soap!
I also want to make a CP lavender soap in the next few days. I might just cut it a bit with some Citrus EO or something else to soften it a bit - will have to test it on a piece of paper first. Haven't tried hot process yet - since I still want to continue trying the other CP swirling techniques; but it's definitely on my "want to do" list - just have to do a bit of homework.
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The Tam McArthur Rim Trailhead is a beautiful drive from the small town of Sisters. On a clear day, this hike offers spectacular views of the Three Sisters + Mt. Bachelor.
The Tam McArthur Rim Trail is a day hike in the Three Sisters Wilderness that will have you gaining about 1,500' of elevation for beautiful views of Three Creek Lake and the surrounding Three Sisters Mountains. On a clear day you can also catch a peak of Mt. Bachelor Ski Area.
The trail is less crowded than others in the area which might make it more difficult to follow, especially after a snow.
The first part of the trail will head south around the lake and begin to climb. You will reach a plateau and the terrain will change, that is your queue to look for the trail sign and continue west. Stay right and continue up the hill, views of Mt. Bachelor will be on your left. Three Sisters Mountains will be straight head. You will know when you reach the end of the trail when you spot the "The Trail Ends Here" sign.
Stop for a beer at Three Creeks Brewing in Sisters on your way back to Bend.
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Amazing views of lots of peaks!
We did this hike on November 10 and there was no snow on the trail yet. It was definitely an uphill climb, but nothing too strenuous. It was a clear day so we could see North, Middle and South Sisters, Mount Bachelor, Broken Top, Three Fingered Jack and Mount Washington. We only saw a few other people and the lake at the trailhead is beautiful and probably great for swimming in the summer. Highly recommend this hike if you're ever in the Bend area!
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4-19-16 I had the great opportunity to implement some new learning from our training with Diane Sweeney around the idea of labs. There are several types of labs that we can do here at LCMS. This particular lab gave a teacher the opportunity to watch another teacher and learn from each other. I was a learner as I worked through the role of facilitator. There were times I had to pause and think through something before I moved forward. Everyone was very understanding. I am looking forward to practicing my facilitation skills as we implement more labs in the future!
4-19-16 A teacher told me today that she wishes I could be her co-teacher all day! Wow! It is humbling and motivating to know that a cycle is going well and teacher wants the coach to stay! Working with the LCMS staff is amazing!
3-18-16 Yesterday was our last day with Diane Sweeney for Student-Centered Coaching training this school year. Each day with Diane resulted in new learning and new ideas to take back and get started on. The training has been very valuable and we are looking forward to more learning in the future!
2-16-16 Twice today two different teachers mentioned never having had a co-teacher before and how much they enjoyed co-teaching with a coach throughout the cycle. It really warms my heart to hear that teachers are enjoying working side by side with us coaches! If you haven't had the opportunity to work with a LCMS coach you should contact one soon! There is power in working together.
2-8-16 Following a co-teaching session, I wanted to get feedback from the classroom teacher. We had worked very hard modeling our thinking, asking questions, and taking notes. Concerned that I had made the lesson last too long or slowed things down for the teacher, I sought out feedback. The teacher looked at me and said, that lesson would not have ever been that good if you weren't here. WOW! To think that I made that much of a difference! Coaches aren't perfect. We strive to do the best we can everyday. Feedback from our peers really helps us be able to meet the diverse needs in the classroom. This situation reminded me of the quote on the top of this page..."working together is success".
1-26-16 Well you can tell we have been super busy in our coaching cycles when you look at the dates between entries! I am learning so much from the teachers and students I have been working with in coaching cycles. One of the most recent privileges I have had is getting to coach in several exploratory rooms. It is neat to get to be a part of all the learning going on at LCMS!
10-9-15 So blessed to be a coach at LCMS!! Here is more positive feedback: "This coaching cycle has been so helpful. I know I keep saying that, but oh my goodness. I am so appreciative of your help this past few weeks! THANK YOU!!!!!!"
10-8-15 Received this in an email from a teacher: " This coaching cycle has been SO helpful!" Warms my heart to be part of making a difference! #BelieveAchieveLCMS
9-21-15 I got to participate in an amazing differentiation lesson today. The class is almost ready for an assessment. The teacher gave a quick check in to see who knew the material and who might need more help. Those that knew the material were presented with an enrichment activity to do in groups, while the other students worked more closely with the teacher to clear up the gaps in misunderstanding. As a coach I was able to work with the extension group. This was a great example of how a coach can be used in a meaningful way in a classroom.
9-21-15 A middle school teacher said something that touched my heart. She said, "When I see you come in (to my classroom) I get more at ease." Wow, so cool to know that as coaches we are putting people at ease and our presence is appreciated. Thank you for allowing us into your classrooms and letting us be a part of the learning process for your kids!
8-28-15 During a planning session with a Language Arts team, we were able to decide on the standards we wanted our students to focus on first and create learning targets from them. We had a major aha moment when we came up with this student-friendly learning target after a brainstorming session: "I can use my knowledge of plot to support my analysis of theme in a text."
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This past week, the Equifax breach has risen up in the public consciousness as the latest example of corporations failing to properly secure consumer data. Leaks like this are becoming normalized in some sense. Target had one. Yahoo had one. Heck, even the Office of Personnel Management within our federal government suffered a massive-scale data breach. Yet the consequences of losing control over our data, our identity tied to it, are becoming increasingly severe as we move more parts of our lives into the digital realm. It's clear that we need a new paradigm for building security into critical services, but that's easier said than done. The Atlantic published a poignant piece today on how critical systems have failed over the years and what's being done to build systems that live up to a different standard today, titled "The Coming Software Apocalypse."
Another trend we're seeing with recent events is the close intermingling of technology and civic life or politics. Facebook's sales of ads to Russian bot accounts demonstrates the threat targeted advertising and social media pose to our democratic systems. While Facebook has promised to take more significant efforts to block political manipulation on their platform, it remains to be defined what exactly the role of a giant social media platform is in today's age. Sure, it's a corporation designed to extract maximum profits through an advertising revenue model, but at what point does it become so big as to warrant further scrutiny/regulation? When 2/7 of the world is using a platform, it no longer behaves like a simple product and rather becomes almost like a new public space for the world to gather, albeit one that isn't truly free nor public. But what responsibilities does this place on a corporation that acts as a content gatekeeper? Does the government intervene or just let the free market do its own thing. The concern with the latter approach is that the technology sector is increasingly becoming an oligopoly, with Facebook, Apple, Google, Amazon, and a few other firms controlling the major platforms, and therefore serving as gatekeepers for any upstart entrants.
On another note, I'm fascinated with the future of work in technological, AI-first society. The increasing emergence of automation in occupations poses fundamental questions about what it means to be a human? Do we work to live or live to work? Say it is possible for most jobs to be automated away, and somehow, we manage to reap the benefits of this increased productivity equitably. Some may still argue that life would lose meaning in this scenario, with massive hordes left with no sense of purpose in their life, relegated to beings who sleep and eat. Of course, this is a far-away scenario, but imagining it helps analyze proposals meant to address technological unemployment, like universal basic income. I worked on a year-long research project last year analyzing the implications of technological unemployment on public policy, specifically looking at case studies like the trucking industry. A cursory reading of opinions on the topic reveals a key difference at root: will artificial intelligence be a substitute or a complement to human labor? Throughout history, fear mongering has occurred with the introduction of new technology, only for the fears to be unfounded as people find new, more interesting things to work on with the extra time. Will it be any different this time? Our relation to work has already begun to shift with the rise of the gig economy, for better or worse, which is another topic that could be analyzed to no end.
The long tail model has shifted the way in which we consume goods and services, and how companies effectively take a data-centric, targeted approach to finding new sales. The shift in consumer patterns has been most felt in retail. While 50 years ago, it was the big-box stores obsoleting mom-and-pop outfits, now the same big-box retailers are feeling increasingly threatened by online giants like Amazon. Well, mostly Amazon. The ease of scaling infrastructure on the cloud as compared to the ground is what enables companies like Amazon to utilize a long tail approach. In fact, Amazon turned out to be so good at scaling that they launched Amazon Web Services as a standalone service, creating a new revenue stream beyond advertising. With the rise of machine learning and predictive analytics, retailers can target us better than ever using carefully assembled profiles. I think the future of e-commerce is one in which the long tail can be taken to its logical extreme, where instead of presenting personalized recommendations, a computer just orders what we need before we can be bothered to think about it. Amazon's already working toward this vision, with Dash buttons mounted in relevant places, subscriptions to products, and by tying into smart devices with various sensors. Peak retail is when shopping is impossibly effortless.


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Last year was another in which political bark and bite didn't match up. Dominant themes at the start of this year were protectionism, populism and the move away from globalisation. French elections were seen as just another staging post in the inexorable return of nativist politics. Europe and emerging markets were generally seen as no-go zones by many investors as a result.
In the face of this, European and Asian emerging market equities were two of the stellar performers of the year. A sharp cyclical pick-up in global trade has been an important input into that story. Ironically, this pick-up is in large part down to the strength of US consumption.
None of this is to argue that politics can't be influential. However, looking ahead we need to be wary of the priority many seem to routinely give to political events with regard to investment returns. We are not political strategists and cannot pretend to be able to scent the changes in socio-political direction quicker or better than anyone else.
Looking ahead, central bankers in the US and Europe will rightly remain keen to wean their patients off emergency monetary support. This, alongside an increasingly vibrant world economy, should make life tougher for the bond market in 2018. Rising interest rates across the curve should, in turn, provide a stiffer headwind to equity markets than seen for much of 2017.
The investor community is less obviously gloomy about the economic and political prospects for the world: the health of the global economy has become less debatable as past turbulence in the dollar and oil prices has gradually relaxed its grip on various economic statistics, including corporate earnings. Stock markets are simply pricing the outlook for the world economy more sensibly than they were at the beginning of 2016.
However, even though expectations look closer to reality and bond markets less friendly, we still see stocks continuing to reward investor pluck. The decent earnings growth forecast by surveys, consistent with the increasingly rosy health of the US and global business cycle, is central. Investment is also picking up, suggesting that global demand has become less reliant on the broad shoulders of the developed world consumer. Meanwhile, the emergence of a plausible upside scenario in Europe, distinguished by a more collegiate political backdrop, a healthier banking sector, and even meaningful steps forward in the construction of a credible fiscal and political architecture for the euro, should help continue to drag the whole distribution of outcomes for European risk assets higher.
Of course, not all risks have disappeared, just those that preoccupied many at the beginning of 2017. The primary risk for us now centres on the bond market and monetary policy. Central bankers have a wobbly tight rope to tread, perhaps buffeted by a bond market that has become too used to falling yields.
It may be wrong to assume that the historic bull run in interest rates (where rates have been at record lows for a number of years) ends in benign fashion, as we currently do. There are certainly scenarios where central bankers, still locked in post-financial-crisis firefighting mode, react too slowly to the signs that heat is rising in the world's important economies. To that end, the more resilient hawkishness on display from the world's central bankers in the final stages of 2017 should be a source of reassurance, rather than alarm, as we look into 2018.
Eoghain Murphy is a director at the wealth and investment management division of Barclays in Ireland
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Let's face it – birthdays come around once a year, and whilst we may not be so happy that we're getting older with a few more lines on our faces, there are certainly positives to turning a year older! The best thing about birthdays would of course have to be the presents. If you're lucky enough to be surrounded by people who love you and want to spoil you, then it would be handy to prepare your ultimate birthday wish list for those special occasions. So without further ado, here's my ultimate birthday gift list! And here's to no more socks and cleaning ware!
Nothing says 'I love you' more than a bunch of red roses. And there's no greater excitement than getting beautiful flowers delivered at work to cure a hard day (and to make everyone else jealous!) Roses are the ultimate romantic gift, so if you have a boyfriend/girlfriend/wife/friend make sure to let them know how happy you'd be to receive some! Interflora have the most beautiful arrangements and are super reliable with delivery!
Perfume is a very practical gift to give/receive. My favourites lately would have to be Dolce and Gabbana 'The One' (drool) and Stella Mccartney (whichever one you can get your hands on!) Make sure to let people know what kinds of scents you like (vanilla/musk etc) to avoid disaster!
Okay so maybe a bit extravagant but… You're worth it right?! For a super special occasion there is nothing more exciting than receiving diamonds. Earrings, necklaces, rings – I don't care! As long as there is a diamond in there:) These days there are a lot more affordable options on the market depending on cut, clarity etc, so this wonderful present doesn't have to break the bank. My favourite diamond jewellery would have to be from White Flash. So make sure to let that special someone know that you're worth it!
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Previous Rankings: 2010 | 2009 | 2008
System in 20 Words or Less: Good drafts in the last two years and a few explosions move the Angels system up in a big way.
Five-Star Prospects
1. Mike Trout, OF
2. Jean Segura, 2B
Four-Star Prospects
3. Jordan Walden, RHP
4. Hank Conger, C
5. Kaleb Cowart, 3B
Three-Star Prospects
6. Garrett Richards, RHP
7. Fabio Martinez, RHP
8. Mark Trumbo, 1B
9. Tyler Chatwood, RHP
10. Trevor Reckling, LHP
11. Randal Grichuk, OF
Nine More:
12. Chevez Clarke, OF: The 30th overall pick in the draft is switch-hitter with power and speed who needs significant refinement.
13. Cam Bedrosian, RHP: Steve's son is a short right-hander with plus velocity, who needs to develop a complete arsenal.
14. Alexei Amarista, 2B: The tiny second baseman can hit (career average of .320), but he has limited secondary skills and positional flexibility.
15. Taylor Lindsey, 2B: A supplemental first-rounder who is known more for bat than all-around tools, but he could have power for a middle infielder.
16. Jeremy Moore, OF: He does many things well, but nothing at a star level; scouts would like him more if convinced he could stick in center.
17. Michael Kohn, RHP: The stocky reliever got to the big leagues with bat-missing stuff, but also strike zone-missing stuff.
18. Daniel Tillman, RHP: A Second-round pick who could move quickly as a fastball/slider reliever; his ceiling ends short of late innings.
19. Ryan Bolden, OF: The 40th overall pick has outstanding frame and tools, but is raw like sushi.
20. John Hellweg, RHP: This 6-foot-9 closer intimidated Midwest League hitters both with his big fastball and his inability to control it.
1. Mike Trout, OF
Height/Weight: 6-1/217
Bats/Throws: R/R
Drafted/Signed: First round, 2009, Millville HS (NJ)
2010 Stats: .362/.454/.526 at Low-A (81 G); .306/.388/.434 at High-A (50 G)
Best/Worst Tool: Speed/arm
Year in Review: Trout, a late first-round pick, built on an outstanding pro debut with an explosive season that put himself among the top prospects in the game.
The Good: Scouts get downright giddy when discussing Trout, as his combination of tools and baseball aptitude is nearly unheard of for a teenager. He has a big league-ready approach to go with outstanding hands and bat speed. He makes consistent, hard contact to all fields, and talent evaluators are universal in seeing average-to-plus power come out of his broad, athletic frame. He's an pure 80 runner who eats up ground in center field, and he adds fantastic makeup to the overall package, with one scout saying, "He does it all, and does it with a smile on his face… he just seems to love playing the game."
The Bad: Trout's arm prevents him from being a five-tool player, though it's just a tick below average. There are fair concerns about him remaining a burner, as 220-pound 80 runners are unheard of, but he'll always be at least a plus to plus-plus runner.
Ephemera: Trout reached base at least once in 76 of his 81 games for Low-A Cedar Rapids and reached three times or more in nearly one-third (25) of those games.
Perfect World Projection: A better-hitting Grady Sizemore, hopefully without the injury issues.
Fantasy Impact: How many words for huge can I come up with? How about brobdingnagian?
Path to the Big Leagues: Trout will begin the 2011 season back in the California League, but should be in Double-A at some point during the year. It's easy to see him reaching the majors before his 21st birthday.
2. Jean Segura, 2B
Height/Weight: 5-11/155
Bats/Throws: R/R
Drafted/Signed: 2007, Dominican Republic
2010 Stats: .313/.365/.464 at Low-A (130 G)
Best/Worst Tool: Bat/power
Year in Review: This Dominican infielder was in Trout's shadow during the first half of the year, but he assumed the title of Midwest League's most exciting player once Trout was promoted.
The Good: There simply are no weaknesses to Segura's game. He identifies pitches fairly well and has electrifying bat speed with surprising power for his size and a projection of 12-18 home runs annually once he matures. He's a 60-65 runner on the 20-to-80 scouting scale and an outstanding baserunner who swiped 50 bases in 60 attempts last year. He has excellent defensive fundamentals and turns the double play well.
The Bad: Segura has no glaring holes in his game. He's aggressive early in the count, and could be even more effective by forcing pitcher's hands. While he hits right-handed, he takes a contact-oriented swing against left-handers and rarely drives balls versus southpaws.
Ephemera: Seguara's late-season explosion came once he took on the leadoff role that Trout vacated. In 54 games batting first, he hit .353/.402/.563.
Perfect World Projection: He could be a .300-hitting second baseman with 60 walks, 15 home runs, and 30 stolen bases per year.
Fantasy Impact: It's even more valuable than his fantastic real-life ability.
Path to the Big Leagues: The Angels drool over the thought of Trout and Segura batting 1-2 or 2-3 in their future lineup, but they will be patient. Segura will begin 2011 at their new High-A affiliate in Inland Empire, and there has been some talk of trying him at shortstop.
3. Jordan Walden, RHP
Height/Weight: 6-5/240
Bats/Throws: R/R
Drafted/Signed: 12th round, 2006, Mansfield HS (TX)
2010 Stats: 3.35 ERA (43.0-44-22-38) at Double-A (38 G); 4.05 ERA (6.2-8-2-3) at Triple-A (6 G); 2.35 ERA (15.1-13-7-23) at MLB (16 G)
Best/Worst Tool: Fastball/control
Year in Review: This power righty returned from 2009 elbow troubles and succeeded in a new bullpen role, reaching the big leagues by the end of the season.
The Good: Walden is a big, intimidating presence on the mound who can flat-out bring the heat, sitting in the upper 90s with a fastball that frequently gets into the triple-digits. He'll flash a solid slider, and seemed to thrive under the pressure of the late innings.
The Bad: Walden is still not quite a finished product. His slider can lose vertical depth and flatten out over the plate; he has a tendency to overthrow the pitch, which causes it to lose spin. He has a history of arm troubles, and his power arsenal comes with effort-filled mechanics and corresponding control issues.
Ephemera: While ten 12th-round picks from the 2005 draft have reached the big leagues, Walden is the only 12th-rounder from 2006 forward to reach the majors.
Perfect World Projection: A shut-down closer.
Fantasy Impact: For 2011, maybe just good strikeouts (for a reliever).
Path to the Big Leagues: Walden is expected to break camp with the Angels and could assume closing duties by 2012.
4. Hank Conger, C
Height/Weight: 6-1/220
Bats/Throws: B/R
Drafted/Signed: First round, 2006, Huntington Beach HS (CA)
2010 Stats: .300/.385/.463 at Triple-A (108 G); .172/.294/.276 at MLB (13 G)
Best/Worst Tool: Hit/glove
Year in Review: Conger was a first-round pick in 2006, hit well in his first taste of Triple-A, and made his big-league debut in September.
The Good: Conger has the ability to be well-above average offensively for a catcher. He displays very good plate discipline and quick hands that go with a contact-focused swing to produce contact to all fields with gap-to-average power. He's an intelligent player with good instincts, and pitchers like throwing to him.
The Bad: Conger's defense has improved, but it's still below average. While scouts generally he can stay behind the plate, it's unlikely he'll ever be good with the glove, as his footwork and receiving skills still need work and his arm is average at best. He's quite bulky, even for a catcher, and a very slow runner.
Ephemera: Conger teamed with Nationals right-hander Colin Balester at Huntington Beach High, which has produced a number a famous athletes across various sports, including 10-time Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez and former UFC champion Tito Ortiz.
Perfect World Projection: He could be an offense-oriented catcher with production in all three triple-slash categories.
Fantasy Impact: Since fantasy doesn't care about defense, he'll be even better in the shadow game.
Path to the Big Leagues: This is where things get interesting, as manager Mike Scioscia leans on defense when evaluating catchers, as evidenced by how many at-bats he's given to Jeff Mathis. Combine that with a full depth chart, and he'll likely have a repeat of 2010, starting at Triple-A with a September call-up.
5. Kaleb Cowart, 3B
Height/Weight: 6-3/190
Bats/Throws: B/R
Drafted/Signed: First round, 2010, Cook HS (GA)
2010 Stats: .143/./136/.143 at Rookie complex (6 G); .400/.500/1.000 at Rookie Pioneer (1 G)
Best/Worst Tool: Power/run
Year in Review: The best two-way high school player in the draft had many teams favoring his pitching ability, but he wanted to play every day and signed at the deadline for $2.3 million
The Good: Cowart has considerable offensive upside, and the Angels think he could take a big step forward now that he's focusing solely on being a position player. He combines speed and strength to his swing and has plus or more raw power from both sides of the plate. He touched the mid-90s as a pitcher in high school, so his arm is a true weapon at third base.
The Bad: Cowart is not the athlete one might expect from a player who had first-round potential as both a pitcher and as a position player. He's a 40-45 runner on the 20-to-80 scouting scale, and he needs to improve his footwork and consistency at the hot corner. There is a sizable trigger to his swing, which could disrupt his timing against pro pitching.
Ephemera: Cook High School is located in the small town of Adel, deep in southern Georgia and just a county away from the Florida border. The town's original name was Puddleville.
Perfect World Projection: He could be a star-level, power-hitting third baseman know far more for the bat than the glove.
Fantasy Impact: He was given money to hit home runs, and will likely be merely good in the average department with no stolen bases.
Path to the Big Leagues: Cowart is ready for a full-season assignment and will begin 2011 at Low-A Cedar Rapids.
6. Garrett Richards, RHP
Height/Weight: 6-3/210
Bats/Throws: R/R
Drafted/Signed: Supplemental first round, 2009, University of Oklahoma
2010 Stats: 3.41 ERA (108.1-92-34-108) at Low-A (19 G); 3.89 ERA (34.2-38-9-41) at High-A (7 G)
Best/Worst Tool: Fastball/changeup
Year in Review: He's a supplemental first-round pick and was outstanding at times, but some of the questions that plagued him throughout college remain unanswered.
The Good: Richards' combination of a power frame and big stuff has always excited scouts. He pounds the lower half of the strike zone with a well-above average fastball that sits at 92-95 mph with heavy movement, and his slider is a two-plane breaker with heavy tilt. He throws more strikes that your average power lefty and is a strong competitor.
The Bad: Richards' inconsistency was baffling during his college career, and he still had some bouts with it as a pro, with occasional starts where he scuffled mechanically and got pounded. His changeup is a below-average pitch that he doesn't throw with confidence. His delivery is a bit stiff, but has smoothed out a bit since his days at Oklahoma.
Ephemera: Richards might want to work on his pre-game routine, as he had a first inning ERA of 5.88 but just 3.00 afterward.
Perfect World Projection: A solid third starter.
Fantasy Impact: It's not special, but he'll be a good starter with strikeouts.
Path to the Big Leagues: Richards could begin 2011 as high as Double-A, depending on how he pitches in the spring.
7. Fabio Martinez, RHP
Height/Weight: 6-3/190
Bats/Throws: R/R
Drafted/Signed: 2007, Dominican Republic
2010 Stats: 3.92 ERA (103.1-80-76-141) at Low-A (20 G)
Best/Worst Tool: Fastball/command
Year in Review: He's a pure power arm, but Martinez was a mixed bag during his full-season debut; he mixed dominating starts with ones where he couldn't overcome a tendency to walk the ballpark.
The Good: Martinez brings the heat, sitting in the mid-90s with a fastball that consistently touches 97-98 mph every time out. His slider is a wipeout pitch when he stays on top of it and, during games where he even has a modicum of control, he can be unhittable.
The Bad: The overwhelming majority of scouts see Martinez as a reliever down the road, as he has two plus, power pitches, a poor changeup, and a violent delivery that may have played a role in shoulder soreness that ended his 2010 season early. He loses the strike zone by over-throwing, and his release point wavers as well.
Ephemera: Martinez walked or struck out 48 percent of the batters he faced in 2010, with an extreme example coming on May 10, when he walked five and struck out 10 over four innings, while facing only 21 batters.
Perfect World Projection: He'll most likely be a late-innings power reliever, but there's an outside shot at him being in the rotation.
Fantasy Impact: He'll rack up plenty of strikeouts.
Path to the Big Leagues: The Angels are holding out hope for Martinez's ability to remain a starter, and he'll join the High-A rotation in 2011.
8. Mark Trumbo, 1B
Height/Weight: 6-4/220
Bats/Throws: R/R
Drafted/Signed: 18th round, 2004, Villa Park HS (CA)
2010 Stats: .301/.368/.577 at Triple-A (139 G); .067/.125/.067 at MLB (8 G)
Best/Worst Tool: Power/speed
Year in Review: The slugging first baseman tied for the minor-league lead with 36 home runs.
The Good: With plus-plus raw power, Trumbo is the biggest home-run threat in the system, and is capable of moon shots when he fully barrels a ball up. A career .294 hitter at the upper levels, he's also a fundamentally sound hitter who knows how to use his hands and go the other way. He's been slow to develop, but gets high grades for his work ethic and makeup.
The Bad: Trumbo's value lies solely in his bat. He's a slow runner and a below average defensively at both first base and in the outfield. He's an aggressive hitter who looks to drive fastballs early in the count and could benefit from a more patient approach.
Ephemera: Villa Park's most famous baseball alumni is Aaron Boone, but its most well-known graduate across the board is actor Kevin Costner.
Perfect World Projection: Power hitter.
Fantasy Impact: Home runs, but not much else.
Path to the Big Leagues: Like Conger, Trumbo is blocked on the depth chart, but has a shot at earning a bench job in the big leagues that gets him at-bats at first base, the corner outfield spots, and DH. If the Angels want him to play more consistently, he's heading back to Triple-A.
9. Tyler Chatwood, RHP
Height/Weight: 6-0/185
Bats/Throws: R/R
Drafted/Signed: Second round, 2008, Redlands East Valley HS (CA)
2010 Stats: 1.77 ERA (81.1-71-36-70) at High-A (14 G); 3.82 ERA (68.1-72-27-36) at Double-A (12 G); 6.35 ERA (5.2-9-0-3) at Triple-A (1 G)
Best/Worst Tool: Fastball/command
Year in Review: The second-round pick cruised through the California League, but stumbled a bit after a move up to Double-A.
The Good: Chatwood has two above-average fastballs with a 89-92 mph sinker and four-seam heater he can bump up to 95. He has an average-to-plus curveball that he'll throw at any point in the count, and a changeup that flashes average.
The Bad: Chatwood is generally thought to be under his listed height of six foot and has little physical projection remaining. The lack of angle on his fastball, as well as a lack of movement, makes it less effective than his velocity would suggest, and he had significant trouble missing bats in the Texas League. He has a tendency to tip his changeup with visibly slower arm action. While he's made progress in his command and control, it remains a troubling issue that often leaves him behind in the count.
Ephemera: On a baseball level, Redlands East Valley also produced Tommy Hanson and 2010 Toronto second-round pick Griffin Murphy, as well as US soccer star Landon Donovan.
Perfect World Projection: A third or fourth starter.
Fantasy Impact: Usable starter, but nothing special.
Path to the Big Leagues: Chatwood still has to prove himself at the upper levels, but could begin 2011 as high as Triple-A.
10. Trevor Reckling, LHP
Height/Weight: 6-2/205
Bats/Throws: L/L
Drafted/Signed: Eighth round, 2007, St. Benedict's Prep HS (NJ)
2010 Stats: 4.56 ERA (79.0-74-35-62) at Double-A (14 G); 8.53 (69.2-99-50-46) at Triple-A (14 G)
Best/Worst Tool: Changeup/control
Year in Review: The top lefty in the Angels' system got blasted at Triple-A before turning things around a bit following a demotion.
The Good: Recking is an athletic lefty with two plus secondary pitches. His changeup features good fade and arm-side deception, while his low-80s curveball is a highly effective offering with plenty of spin and break. While he's not a power arm, his fastball features average velocity at 89-91 mph.
The Bad: Reverse pitchers (with better secondary pitches than fastball) need above-average command and control to succeed, and Reckling's falls below average on the scouting scale. When he falls behind in the count, he's forced to throws his fastball, which makes him quite hittable.
Ephemera: Batters leading off an inning against Reckling at Triple-A had a .507 on-base percentage, going 21-for-58 with 13 walks and four hit by pitches.
Perfect World Projection: A third or fourth starter.
Fantasy Impact: Nothing of note until he starts throwing more strikes.
Path to the Big Leagues: The good news is that Reckling was always young for his level, and he'll still be that as a 21-year-old returning to Triple-A to begin the year.
11. Randal Grichuk, OF
Height/Weight: 6-1/195
Bats/Throws: R/R
Drafted/Signed: First round, 2009, Lamar Consolidated HS (TX)
2010 Stats: .327/.365/.714 at Rookie (15 G); .292/.327/.530 at Low-A (52 G)
Best/Worst Tool: Power/speed
Year in Review: Drafted one pick before Trout in 2010, Grichuk showed impressive power in an injury-plagued year.
The Good: While small for a power hitter, Grichuk has plenty of juice in his bat thanks to excellent bat speed, strong wrists, and a leverage-filled swing. While the power is his best tool, he also has a solid all-around package of tools with solid defense, an average arm, and speed that is average from first to third once he gets going.
The Bad: Grichuk needs to hone his approach. He's drawn just 21 walks in 487 at-bats, and his swing-and-everything approach will surely get exposed at the upper-levels. While he has some tools and athleticism, they're not up-the-middle quality, so his future value lies overwhelmingly in his bat.
Ephemera: Despite being a high pick, Rondell White (1990) is the only player selected with that pick to hit more than 50 big-league home runs (he finished his career with 198).
Perfect World Projection: A good-not-great everyday corner outfielder.
Fantasy Impact: Nothing special, but some average and some power.
Path to the Big Leagues: Grichuk needs at-bats to work on his pitch recognition, and the Angels may have him start the year by returning to Low-A to find consistent success.
The Sleeper: A 12th-round pick in 2009, center fielder Travis Witherspoon hit .309/.365/.472 at Orem in 2010 and went a perfect 20-for-20 in the stolen-base department. He's an enticing power/speed package, but needs to hone his approach and cut down on his strikeouts.
Top 10 Talents 25 And Under (born 4/1/85 or later)
1. Mike Trout, OF
2. Jean Segura, 2B
3. Jordan Walden, RHP
4. Peter Bourjos, OF
5. Hank Conger, C
6. Kaleb Cowart, 3B
7. Garrett Richards, RHP
8. Fabio Martinez, RHP
9. Mark Trumbo, 1B
10. Tyler Chatwood, RHP
Bourjos is a burner with outstanding center-field defense, but his 51-game big-league debut left plenty of questions about his offense. He has hitting skills, but his lack of plate discipline allowed big-league pitchers to tear him apart. As a fringy fifth starter and/or reliever, in the end, I decided I'd rather have Chatwood over Trevor Bell.
Summary: Mike Trout alone is almost enough to make the Angels a good system, but with plenty of power arms to join high-ceiling hitters, they frankly surprised me with a system that will easily rank among the top 10.
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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) – Sales of new single-family homes in the U.S. climbed to an annual rate of 372,000 in July from 359,000 in June, the Commerce Department said Thursday. Sales in June revised up from an original reading of 350,000. Economists polled by MarketWatch had forecast new home sales to rise to a seasonally adjusted 365,000 last month. The biggest increase took place in the Northeast, where sales rose nearly 77% after falling 55% in June. Sales also rose 7.7% in the Midwest. In the South, sales declined by 1.6% and purchases fell 0.9% in the West. New home sales are 25.3% higher compared to one year ago. The median price of new homes, meanwhile, dropped 2.1% to $224,200 last month from $229,100 in June. And the supply of new homes available for purchase on the U.S. market fell to 4.6 months at the current sales pace from 4.8 months in the prior month. The combination of faster sales and a slow rate of construction resulted in the number of new homes on sale falling to a record low of 142,000 in July.
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Sales of new U.S. homes climb in July – MarketWatch
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U.S. housing starts rise 6.9% in June – MarketWatch
Posted by Terry Nolan in Vail Valley Real Estate on July 19, 2012
By Jeffry Bartash
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) – Construction on new U.S. homes in June rose 6.9% to an annual rate of 760,000, the highest level since October 2008, but building permits fell slightly, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. Housing starts in May were revised up to 711,000 from an original reading of 708,000. Economists surveyed by MarketWatch had expected housing starts to rise in June to an annual rate of 750,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis. Permits for new construction, viewed as a gauge of future demand, edged 3.7% lower to an annual rate of 755,000 from 784,000 in May. Permits for single-family homes, which account for three-quarters of the housing market, rose a scant 0.6% to an annual rate of 493,000 last month. More than half of the increase in housing starts in June involved buildings with five or more units.
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Posted by Terry Nolan in Vail Valley Real Estate on June 28, 2012
By Jeffry Bartash
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) – Sales of new single-family homes rose to an annual rate of 369,000 in May to mark the highest level in more than two years, the U.S. Commerce Department reported Monday. Sales for April were unchanged at 343,000, seasonally adjusted. Economists surveyed by MarketWatch had expected new-home sales to rise to annual rate of 348,000 in May. The median sales price fell 0.6% to $234,500 last month. Lower prices, low interest rates and warmer weather likely gave a small boost to sales. The supply of new homes on the market, at current sales pace, fell to 4.7 months from 5.0 in April. Even with the latest increase, however, sales of new homes are far below the normal level and reflect an industry still trying to dig out of its worst slump in modern times.
November housing starts up 9.3% to 685,000 annual rate – Marketwatch
Posted by Terry Nolan in Vail Valley Real Estate on December 21, 2011
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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — New construction of U.S. houses rose 9.3% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 685,000 – the highest annual rate since April 2010 — with multi-family activity leading growth, according to Commerce Department data released Tuesday. Starts for multi-family residences rose 32.2% in November to a rate of 230,000, the highest level since September 2008. Meanwhile, starts of new single-family homes rose 2.3% to an annual rate of 447,000. Starts in October were revised down to 627,000 from a prior estimate of 628,000. Economists polled by MarketWatch had expected an annual rate of 635,000 for starts in November. Building permits, a leading indicator of housing construction, rose 5.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 681,000, the highest annual rate since March 2010.
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Apartments lead September gain; single-family starts rise 1.7%
By Steve Goldstein,
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Housing starts surged 15% in
September to the highest level in 17 months, according to government data
released Wednesday, as increased demand for rental stock as well as rebuilding
after Hurricane Irene contributed to the upturn.
The Commerce Department said starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate
of 658,000, which also is 10.2% above the September 2010 reading and the best
level since April 2010 — the month the homebuyer tax credit expired. The figures
were well ahead of the 590,000 forecast in a MarketWatch-compiled economist
The rise was led by a 53% surge in starts of buildings with five or more
units to 227,000, the best reading in three years; single-family starts rose a
more modest 1.7% to 425,000, which is only a two-month high.
Rental demand is booming, as buyers struggle to get the credit needed to
purchase homes even with mortgage rates near record lows and as some show a
reluctance to re-enter the housing market over fears of declining prices.
"The big gain in multfamily is consistent with what we have seen in
construction spending and is leading the slow recovery in the construction
industry," said Jed Kolko, chief economist of real estate web site Trulia.
"That's in response to rising rents that show the relative tightness of the
rental market."
The starts data can be highly volatile, with September's data having a margin
of error of plus or minus 13.7%.
The less-volatile building permits figures declined 5% to 594,000, and
single-family permits eased 0.2%.
August's reading on housing starts was revised modestly higher, to 572,000
from 571,000, and August's reading on permits was revised higher to 625,000 from
an initial reading of 620,000.
In any case, the data still show that housing has a long way to go to recover
— at the peak, there were 2.07 million units started in 2005.
The glut of foreclosed and soon-to-be-foreclosed homes, the number of
underwater mortgage owners, high unemployment and tough credit standards all
have contributed to weakness in housing.
But data of late have shown signs of stabilization.
On Tuesday, home-building stocks rallied on the release of builders confidence data for
October that recovered to the highest level — a still-bleak 18 on a scale of
1-to-100 — since May 2010.
Builders extended gains Wednesday, with PulteGroup and D.R. Horton stronger in early action.
As with the home-builders sentiment data, the figures on housing starts were
led by activity in the West, where starts gained 18.1% to hit a three-year high.
In the South, the largest market for new homes, starts rose 15.7% to register
the best reading since April 2010.
However, both those markets were led by apartments; single-family starts
dropped 9.4% in the South and were flat in the West.
Trulia's Kolko said what appears to be happening is that the hardest-hit
areas like California, Florida and Nevada are seeing shifts in demand to
apartments, because the vacant houses can't be rented out.
"It requires management to have and maintain rental units, and a lot of
vacant stock is not where renters tend to live," he said.
Separately, the Labor Department said consumer prices rose 0.3% in September.
// Steve Goldstein is MarketWatch's Washington
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