Adam Rubin on Mets Injury past

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@CraigStein66 As I mentioned, the new front office is far more cautious. People mostly go on DL when prudent. Ike was just screw-up.

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I've told all these stories before, by the way. Plenty of them appeared in this NY Daily News story in 2009: bit.ly/xWMDET

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Found oldie: Early in Reyes career, Mets wanted him tougher. They had Art Howe tell him "spit on it" to injury. Had undiagnosed fibula break

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And yet Pedro Martinez, who was disposable at that stage of career, they gave extra rest in Sept. & had Lawrence/Humber start Sept '07 games

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@willmerpalacios They announced Johan had pec strain and let him throw bullpen at Wrigley Field before diagnosing torn anterior capsule.

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Thanks for reminding me about Ryan Church flying from Atlanta to Colorado with concussion. He said he felt like boater bobbing on Bering Sea

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Still haven't figured out rocket scientist behind having Jose Reyes bat righty vs. RHP after oblique injury. Injury lingered whole 2nd half.

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I can keep going, but we'll stop with Putz, Wagner and Schneider stories.

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Mets exec calling Billy Wagner a wimp for complaining of elbow discomfort during sim game in Pittsburgh. Wagner needed Tommy John surgery.

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Ryan Church says to Brian Schneider, 'Your knee looks swollen. Go see trainer.' Schneider to Church: 'They don't want to hear it.'

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Doctors advised J.J. Putz to have bone chips removed from elbow, which would've cost 6 weeks. Mets said shoot him w/ cortisone. He tore UCL.

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Ike aside, historically most of Mets medical issues involve disregarding medical advice of team doctors and telling players to be tougher.

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One person begged me not to write Ike may have fracture as 2nd test approached. Turned out cartilage damage, not fracture, was missed.

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@AdamRubinESPN adam can i get a shout out for the northport hs amnd crew who raised 521,000 for als research last week. #amnd

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On Ike Davis, Mets and doctors held breath on 2nd/later ankle test, thinking they might've originally missed fracture. (from source at time)

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@Chakrabs Mets swapped their St. Lucie rehab coordinator & major league asst. trainer (Brian Chicklo for Mike Hersbt). Head trainer remains.

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@Chakrabs Virtually everyone involved at the time told me they screwed it up with Ike. They actually were petrified it would come out.

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@Chakrabs Four legs good, two legs bad.

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@ebann5 Ike continues to say he'll be fine for spring training--that winter exercise rougher than season. He may always have residual issue.

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Sandy Alderson really is a straight shooter, generally, but that's too much spin.

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Except for the fact diagnosis of cartilage damage originally was missed and a boot Ike then wore constricted circulation and stalled healing

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Sandy Alderson is quoted in Newsday re: Ike Davis as saying: "The treatment was correct and the recovery was just longer than we expected."

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JETS 6 SEED SCENARIOS

Case 1
Jets beat the Giants, and
Jets beat the Dolphins, and
Win the Strength of Victory TB with the Bengals

Case 2
Jets beat the Giants, and
Jets beat the Dolphins, and
Cardinals beat the Bengals

Case 3
Jets beat the Giants, and
Jets beat the Dolphins, and
Ravens beat the Bengals

Case 4
Jets beat the Dolphins, and
Jaguars beat the Titans, and
Chiefs beat the Raiders, and
Ravens beat the Bengals

Case 5
Jets beat the Dolphins, and
Jaguars beat the Titans, and
Ravens beat the Bengals, and
Chargers beat the Raiders

Case 6
Jets beat the Dolphins, and
Chiefs beat the Raiders, and
Texans beat the Titans, and
Ravens beat the Bengals

Case 7
Jets beat the Dolphins, and
Texans beat the Titans, and
Ravens beat the Bengals, and
Chargers beat the Raiders

Case 8
Jets beat the Giants, and
Bills beat the Broncos, and
Jaguars beat the Titans, and
Ravens beat the Bengals, and
Chiefs beat the Broncos

COMMON SENSE SAYS....

While we all watched Tebow running across the goal line at around 11:28PM last night, the same thought crossed through every Jets fan's mind "Its over". But before we all cause mayhem jumping off the Verezzano, pause for a second and see what common sense says.

The Jets are 5-5 and are currently 1.5 games out of a wild card spot. With a light schedule ahead with games vs BUF, WAS, KC, PHI, NYG and Miami, common sense says that a 5-1 record is ahead, making the overall record 10-6. IF that were to happen, Jets fans everywhere would probably jump for joy, BUT is that enough to get in?

First team to look at is the one right above you, the Buffalo Bills. If the Jets handle their business in their next game, they would hold the tie breaker. With their remaining games being against MIA, TEN, SD, MIA, DEN, and NE, even if they went 5-1 that would give them a 10-6 record and the Jets would with the head to head tie breaker would rank above them.

Next is the AFC North, with PIT, BAL and CIN so closely bunched together it may seem that the wild card chase is over. Looking at the Steelers first, they are currently 7-3 with games against KC, CIN, CLE, SF, STL, and CLE remaining. If you say they split between SF and CIN, that has them at 5-1 and finish 12-4 with the division title.

With the Steelers out of the WC hunt, next is the Ravens at 6-3. They finish with CIN, SF, CLE, IND, SD, CLE, CIN. In being generous to Cincy I'll say the Ravens split with them and split between SD and SF and go 5-2, making their record 11-5 and a WC spot.

Last in the AFC North is the Bengals who are 6-3 with remaining games against BAL, CLE, PIT, HOU, STL, ARI, BAL. Splitting with the Ravens, losing to the Steelers, winning against CLE, STL, ARI, it seems like it all may come down to their game vs the Texans. With a win they would be 11-5 and surely get the last WC spot. A loss to Houston and they are 10-6 and tied with the Jets.

Three way tie breaker rules apply. First the Jets have the head to head over the Bills so that leaves them against the Bengals. No head to head so it goes to record in conference games. The Jets would be 7-5 in conference and the Bengals would also be 7-5. Next is best record in common games (min. 4). The Bengals would be 3-2 in common games vs Broncos(0-1), Ravens(1-1), Jaguars (1-0) and Bills (1-0). The Jets vs those teams: Broncos (0-1), Ravens (0-1), Jaguars (1-0), Bills (2-0) which is also 3-2. Next tie breaker is strength of victory, since I cannot predict the scores to future games I can only say where it stands now. The Jets are +72 in 5 wins and the Bengals are +62 in 6 wins.

So there you have it. That is a "realistic" look at the Jets chances at making the postseason. Unfortunately the biggest leap I probably took was the Jets going 5-1 in their last 6 games. I know I did not include the Titans or any teams from the AFC West, once they are seen as more realistic I will include them in this discussion.
As of now, maybe every Jets fan should start Tebowing for them to make the playoffs. I guess we'll have the next 10 days to try to convince ourselves that this scenario is a realistic one.

METS: OPENING DAY COUNTDOWN

GIANTS: PLAXICO BURRESS

IT250 WEBDESIGN

Looking threw the web i found a couple of websites that can help with webdesign...

The first one is http://www.wpdfd.com/articles/
In it, it describes basically everything that we have gone through and how to apply it to create a good webdesign for your website..reading through all the short posts it shows how through css and other formats a clear and clean web design is simple to make

The other is http://konstruktors.com/blog/design-suggetions/118-web-design-critique-consistency-and-homogeneity-of-blog-layouts/
This one is the better of the two..it shows you examples of what a good webdesign is and how to go about creating a good website...It goes through the website Blogherald.com and how from the use of its icon to how it uses white space to seperate things it uses its web-design very well to get its message across..
It lists 8 things

1. It's Logo
2. The Logo Title
3. The related network links
4. The search bar
5. The main navigation - which we have used in Dreamweaver
6. The section headings
7. The way the post tagline is styled like the rest of the page
8. The post related information and its links

All of these things are part of what makes up a good webdesign for a good website that can get its point and its information across to its user, which is every websites ultimate goal....

ps. from the time he looked at the site till now the blog herald has changed its look but they still remain true...

IT250 OPINION

As i sit here in my chair I am pondering my thoughts about how this IT course has been going. It all started with alot of tags and typing..and identifying which tags go where..which kind of gave me a migraine...FINALLY! this thing called "CSS" came along and was the aspirin for my headache...it organized things in such a good manner..i just pray and hope that CSS doesnt become a mess/headache that the original html was...GO DREAMWEAVER!! WHERE'S FIREWORKS!! I HATE ELEMENT TAGS!!

IT250 POLITICAL APPEAL

Finding each of their websites was quite simple barackobama.com and johnmccain.com simple!
Obama's webpage starts with a splash page asking you to donate money to them but also giving you the option to continue to their site..i guess money is one issue for them..once you enter the site they use the main color of blue their party's color to influence individual and it is a recurring color throughout the web pages...they also use different letter sizes to get their main message across of CHANGE..he sets up his home page with main tabs to easily get to where u want to..this webpage has a flow to it and is very well organized..and is appealing to young voters trying to get involved

Switching over to the Mccain website it is unorgainized there are many different colors maybe the main one is blue which is not his party's color. i found his site to be very annoying having random links and photos very poorly placed..

Also when you scroll over one of Mccain's tabs you get a one long list that goes beyond ur webpage..but when there is a long list on Obama's site they spread it to two columns...

Obama's site is big on getting voters registered and places that picture in a key place on his webpage and it is working as many more democrats have registered this year then republicans..

Also, it seems that on Mccain's webpage the pics of him and governor Palin are small and even cut off on top..but Obama's and Biden's seems to be in good resolution and quality and are in a goo dplace on the webpage...

Also i found the points total on the Mccain page to be quite annoying always sitting on th eleft column of the page...

It saddens me to say this as someone who is leaning towards Mccain..but Obama has the better webpage and because of it is getting more registered voters that can help him win this election...the only problem for him is..its great to get them registered but will all these young new registered voters get off their couch and vote for him..

I commented on Chris K's blog http://ckapsaskis.blogspot.com/

IT250: COLOR DESIGN

After listening to the podcast, i now have a better understanding of what a good website should look like. The overall lesson here is "Less is More". A pallet should include about 4 colors, but is not limited to that number. Another way to have an inviting web page is the right amount of contrast as to not hurt someone's eyes when looking at it. Also, black can be used as a color when used in creative ways.

One interesting thing i learned was taking color from images and using it in your web page. Also how background color can really set the way someone will look at your page as a whole.

One website that uses color well is our own Monmouth University Home Page. It sticks to the main color of the school, while still using other colors to distinguish between links and headers. It is also set up in a good manner and it is easy to read and find your way around.

A website that i found difficult to look at is http://everlucenthometheater.com/ its use of color makes it very difficult to look at and even had me squinting to get through it. (However, if you highlight the words with your mouse it turns to a normal white and black background.) They need to reorganize this site badly! Even the "SIGN IN" link is all the way in the far bottom right corner all by itself. it is also difficult to see the "Products", "Services" and "Contact Us" tabs with its use of color.

IT100 OVERVIEW

When i started the IT class i didnt know what to expect..i thought i knew Microsoft Office and how to use it...but this class opened me to a whole new view of it...one thing that felt was either unnecessary or needed more clarification was Access...it seemed like there was so much more to it..and at the same time i dont see myself using it in the near future...

I did like learning how to use Powerpoint..i was able to use it immediately in my business management class as well as others..so it was great to see a quick reward for my work in this class..i would like there to be a little on the language of websites..so that it can open students eyes to that world and will give them more incentive to join the higher IT classes...

I love the hybrid model..i couldnt see myself coming in twice a week for this class it would have driven me crazy...at first i tried to avoid this in my schedule..but now i am looking for any hybrid classes that i can get...

overall: The material was exciting and was presented in a good way..i feel that with this material it can get boring...but that Prof. Kretsch kept me on my toes and interested and yearning for more...THANK YOU PROF. KRETSCH

AS ALWAYS LETS GO RANGERS!!! (i need tix lol)

SAY IT AINT' SO

After dropping the first 2 games of the series in the "heated" Mellon Arena, the Rangers head home to try and get even with the Pens. There are 2 ways of looking at this. One way is they gotta win 4 out of 5 to win this series. But as the veterans on this team would say "we just gotta win one game at a time".

SO WIN ONE ALREADY!!!

u know it...RANGERS IN 7!!

WHAT TO EXPECT

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The Rangers head to Pittsburgh tonight to face a Penguin team that has a good forecheck and can score in a flash. This team is much better then the Devils team that the Rangers beat, and you can expect a much more physical and longer series. These 2 teams met up 8 heated times in the regular season and the same is expected with the games to follow.

Schedule and Predictions
Friday April 25th @ PITT 7pm W
Sunday April 27th @PITT 2pm L
Tuesday April 29th @MSG 7pm L
Thursday May 1st @MSG 7pm W
Sunday May 4th @PITT 2pm W
Monday May 5th @MSG 7pm W
Wednesday May 7th @PITT TBD*
Rangers in 6

My series MVP is Henrik Lundqvist!

IT100 ASSIGNMENT

Indonesia has blocked Youtube because of having an open global network in a limited type government. Also the Olympic committee has asked for an unrestricted internet access for visitors to the games. According to the course rules internet access must be available for all at the games. An 18 yr old spybotter was caught stealing money from people by hacking at their computers to get credit card information and other stuff like stocks. Myspace vs Itunes. They have created free video and music streaming live with advertising. "MySpace Music". 1/10 of all broadcasts are done online.

Personally my belief is that the limited restriction for the olympic games should be overruled, as much as in understand the government and their right to restrict it, the olympics already has enough controversy around it and does not need this. As for Myspace Music, i think its a great idea and i think that since Myspace already had a great following that this will be a big hit, especially here in the US.

RANGERS TAKE 3-1 SERIES LEAD: SERIES OVER?

With a 5 to 3 win on Wednesday night the Rangers have a commanding 3 games to 1 lead over the Devils. Does this mean series over?

I do believe it does...every game so far in this series has been close..now does that i mean i believe that the Rangers will put this one away in NJ on Friday night..no..im not definite on that..but i do believe that they will not lose the next three games to this New Jersey team..

This was the first win by a home team in this series..although one could argue that the Rangers have had the home field advantage in all 4 games in this series...

cya Friday night!

and as always

GO BLUESHIRTS!!!

THE SEAN AVERY RULE

During Sunday's game vs the Devils, on a 5 on 3, Sean Avery decided to have some fun with Devils goaltender Martin Broduer. Instead of trying to create a play and move the puck, he decided to face Broduer and try and distract him from the play. He waved his hands in his face, even his stick at times, Broduer retaliated with a few shoves but the Rangers did not score.

After the game many people were calling the play bush league, others just called it Avery being himself. The following day, the NHL made a rule that this would not be allowed and that if anyone would do it, it would result in a 2 min penalty.



Personally i found this to be hilarious, THE SEAN AVERY RULE, as much as the NHL hates him, his antics, "diving", etc.. He still manages to get into the NHL rule book!! I also feel that it was great that the NHL acted quickly and got rid of this type of play, as it would have led to copy cats and would have ruined the game.

Henrik Ludqvist said after practice that alot of guys were doing it to him in practice and that it was pretty annoying. He was glad that the NHL got rid of it.

So tonights Game 4, this rivalry and series is heating up, and i think tonight is when it is gonna explode! I'm looking for alot of fights and major penalties..especially when Devils players yell at Avery about this, and he retaliates..

LETS GO RANGERS!!

IT100 LIVE SEARCH

i did the broadway one in the live search challenge and i found it in exactly one minutes time..it took a few searches but i found it..pretty interesting..and now i know a better way of searching for things online..

NOW ITS A SERIES

Going into Game 3 the Rangers seemed to have the Devils number in every category and looked to take a commanding 3-0 lead. But New Jersey came out firing and took a 1-0 lead, the game went back and forth and was tied at 3 and headed in to OT. In OT the puck from in the corner was thrown infront of the net by John Madden hit of Marc Stall's skate and into the net. Giving the Devils the 4-3 victory.

THERES YOUR BREAK DEVILS FANS!!

The series continues Wed. night at the Garden for Game 4.

ENJOY!!

CRYING DEVILS FANS

After stealing Game 1 from the Devils, the Rangers looked to take a commanding 2-0 lead in this best of 7 series. And they did.

After 2 scoreless periods, the Rangers took the lead on a goal by captain Jaromir Jagr. He came from behind the net spun around and fired a shot on net, Broduer who was hit by his own man,Colin White was out of position. The second goal was scored 23 seconds later by Sean Avery off of a rebound, top shelf over Broduer. The Devils made a last effort scoring with just over a minute left on a deflection by John Madden, but it was not to be, as the Rangers won 2-1.

As, I drove home, I turned on the Devils Radio, (which was on Bible Radio lol, they cant find a sports station to cover them). The recurring theme was that the Devils got no breaks and how the refs had blown many calls. First, is it just me or were they getting all those calls when they won their cups. Its called making your own brakes! It seemed like every other word out of their mouths for a 40 min post game show was the devils got no brakes. They lost a goal review, which the puck never went in, Langenbrunner didn't hook the guy that hard..etc...

If you wanna hear some whining or see bad breaks...the Devils have only scored 2 goals in this series. One was when they were on the power play and Marty Straka's stick broke, had he had his stick, he was right there to block away the pass that led to the goal. On the second goal, on the faceoff Chris Drury was basically flipped over on his head, that lead to the shot off the faceoff and the deflection in.

Overall, the Rangers have dominated this series, they are showing who is the better team, which they showed in the regular season. The Devils have not had a lead at any point in this series. And their stadium has been taken over with Blueshirts!! Also that theme "Rock the Red"..is hilarious. In game 1 the devils hit like 5 posts. What color are the posts red...so keep rockin the red devils!!

IT100 CHALLENGES

In this challenge, it was difficult the first few times to get the correct words. My first try i got a 43%, 2ns try i got a 48%, 3rd try 76%, and 4th try 86%. It is a different way of thinking and with all the ways English can be described i hope that this doesn't become another one of their ways.

http://21cif.imsa.edu/tutorials/challenge/Q2Q/KeywordChallenge.swf

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IT100 ASSIGNMENT

This topic is one that everyone should be aware of. and that is Tech online safety. It is no joke that there are urls that are infected and that people can easily see but have to open their eyes and see that they do contain viruses etc...

After playing the Phishing Phil game..i see that it is much harder then it looks to see what a bad url looks like. I had to ask for help many times and still i had trouble with it. After mush practice i am sure that i can be better at this game...