University of Oregon football coach Chip Kelly told a highly placed UO source late Sunday night that he has reversed course and decided to turn down an offer from the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The source told The Register-Guard earlier Sunday night that Kelly had reached an agreement to become Tampa Bay’s head coach. “It’s done,” the source said.

Just before midnight, Kelly changed his mind, telling the source: “I’m staying.”

A second UO source confirmed that Kelly is staying.

Kelly told one assistant coach Sunday night that he had been offered the Tampa Bay job, but Kelly told him he wasn’t certain what he would do.

http://www2.registerguard.com/cms/index.php/duck-football/comments/source-chip-kelly-changes-his-mind-will-stay-at-oregon/

AdamJude_RG Adam Jude A second UO source tells me Chip is staying.

10 minutes ago

AdamJude_RG Adam Jude

BREAKING: Chip Kelly changes his mind, tells a highly placed UO source: "I'm staying." 28 minutes ago

For the 1 day we had him, I thought he was great!

British authorities, working in cooperation with the FBI, announced on Tuesday that they'd arrested an alleged mastermind of the LulzSec hacking group.

"Officers from the Metropolitan Police Central e-Crime Unit (PCeU) have arrested a 19-year-old man in a pre-planned intelligence-led operation," according to a statement released by Britain's Metropolitan Police Service, aka Scotland Yard. "The arrest follows an investigation into network intrusions and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against a number of international business and intelligence agencies by what is believed to be the same hacking group."

Just kidding, the FBI got embarrassed again

https://twitter.com/#!/LulzSec/status/83164092998758400

@LulzSecThe Lulz Boat Seems the glorious leader of LulzSec got arrested, it's all over now... wait... we're all still here! Which poor bastard did they take down? 2 hours ago via web 

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Rays will also be sending a PTBNL to SD along with Bartlett. From MLB Trade Rumors:

The Padres have acquired Jason Bartlett from the Rays, tweets Marty Caswell of XX1090 Sports Radio.  San Diego will also send a player to be named later to Tampa Bay in exchange for Brandon Gomes, Adam Russell, Cesar Ramos, and Cole Figueroa.  The Rays have scheduled a conference call for 6:45pm EST, presumably to discuss details of the re-worked trade, according to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times (via Twitter).

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/11/19/tampas-mike-williams-arrested-for-dui/

Receiver Mike Williams has overcome plenty of self-imposed adversity to become one of the best rookies of the 2010 class. He now has a little more self-imposed adversity to overcome. A tipster has advised us — and we’ve confirmed via the website of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office — that Williams was arrested today for DUI. According to the available information, Williams’ breath testing registered a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.065 and 0.061 percent. Urine testing also is being conducted. He remains in custody as of this posting.

For "Medical Reasons".

Rocco Baldelli off roster with left leg fatigue. Replaced by Willy Aybar

-http://twitter.com/jcrasnick

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JEW IN GAME TWO!

http://podcast.clearchannel.com.edgesuite.net/TAMPA-FL/WDAE-AM/2010-10-04%20--%20Linda%20the%20Quaker%20Lady.mp3?CPROG=PCAST&MARKET=TAMPA-FL&NG_FORMAT=&SITE_ID=1124&STATION_ID=WDAE-AM&PCAST_AUTHOR=620_WDAE&PCAST_CAT=Steve_Duemig&PCAST_TITLE=Steve_Duemig_Podcast

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Per Todd Kalas on post-game show

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Dear Cleveland, All Of Northeast Ohio and Cleveland Cavaliers Supporters Wherever You May Be Tonight; 

As you now know, our former hero, who grew up in the very region that he deserted this evening, is no longer a Cleveland Cavalier. 

This was announced with a several day, narcissistic, self-promotional build-up culminating with a national TV special of his "decision" unlike anything ever "witnessed" in the history of sports and probably the history of entertainment. 

Clearly, this is bitterly disappointing to all of us. 

The good news is that the ownership team and the rest of the hard-working, loyal, and driven staff over here at your hometown Cavaliers have not betrayed you nor NEVER will betray you. 

There is so much more to tell you about the events of the recent past and our more than exciting future. Over the next several days and weeks, we will be communicating much of that to you. 

You simply don't deserve this kind of cowardly betrayal. 

You have given so much and deserve so much more. 

In the meantime, I want to make one statement to you tonight: 

"I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER ‘KING’ WINS ONE" 

You can take it to the bank. 

If you thought we were motivated before tonight to bring the hardware to Cleveland, I can tell you that this shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our "motivation" to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels. 

Some people think they should go to heaven but NOT have to die to get there. 

Sorry, but that's simply not how it works. 

This shocking act of disloyalty from our home grown "chosen one" sends the exact opposite lesson of what we would want our children to learn. And "who" we would want them to grow-up to become. 

But the good news is that this heartless and callous action can only serve as the antidote to the so-called "curse" on Cleveland, Ohio. 

The self-declared former "King" will be taking the "curse" with him down south. And until he does "right" by Cleveland and Ohio, James (and the town where he plays) will unfortunately own this dreaded spell and bad karma. 

Just watch. 

Sleep well, Cleveland. 

Tomorrow is a new and much brighter day.... 

I PROMISE you that our energy, focus, capital, knowledge and experience will be directed at one thing and one thing only: 

DELIVERING YOU the championship you have long deserved and is long overdue.... 

 

Dan Gilbert
Majority Owner
Cleveland Cavaliers 

http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/gilbert_letter_100708.html

He wrote it in Comic Sans! Badass.

Hudson Valley Renegades, L 3-8

Wilmer Almonte pitched 5 innings allowing 5 ER's on 7 hits walking 2 and striking out 2. Derek Dietrich was 1-4 with an RBI (4). Steven Tinoco was also 1-4 with an RBI (6). Nick Schwaner drew a walk while ending the day 1-3. Burt Reynolds garnered his 5th double, while walking and striking out once, he was 1-3. Kyle Holloway had the other double (his 1st) going 2-4. Chris Winder was 1-4.

Princeton Rays, W 11-2

Victor Mateo recorded the Win, he threw 3.2 innings, giving up 0 ER's on 3 hits while walking 1 and striking out 2. Kevin Kiermaier was 1-5 with 2 K's on the night. Todd Glaesmann was 1-4 striking out 3 times while walking once. Bryan Fogle had a solid game, he was 3-5 with his 1st 2 doubles on the season. Leonardo Reginatto went 3-4 with 2 RBI's (4). Jeff Malm continues his struggles on the young season, he was 0-4 with a SO and a BB.

GCL Rays, L 0-5

Marcus Jensen recorded the L, he went 5 innings surrendering 3 hits 1 ER 1 BB and striking out 1. Joel Caminero went 2-4 with a 2B (2) and a K. Cody Rogers drew a BB going 1-3. Luke Bailey was 0-3 with a walk and a K. Juniel Querecuto rounded out the "offense" ending the night 1-3 with his 1st double.

Hudson Valley Renegades, L 6-8

Julius Dettrich picked up the loss in 3.1 innings of 5 hit, 4 ER, 4 BB, 1 SO work. Nick Schwaner got the only XBH on the day which was a 2B (5), he finished the day going 2-4 with an RBI and a K. Both Derek Dietrich and Phillip Wunderlich went 1-5 collecting an RBI. Robby Price was 1-2.

Princeton Rays, W 1-0

Princeton pitching was magnificent yesterday. Braulio Lara lasted 6 innings, he gave up only 3 hits and no runs or walks while striking out 6. Wade Broyles notched the 3 inning save striking out 3 only allowing 1 hit and like Lara, he didn't give up any runs or walks. Leonardo Reginatto had a nice game, he was 2-4 with 2 doubles (3). Todd Glaesmann, Bryan Fogle, Hector Guevara, Brian Harris, and Zane Williams were all 0-3 on the night. Kevin Kiermaier picked up his 1st triple on the season, he finished 2-3. Jeff Malm drew the only walk ending at 0-2.

GCL Rays, W 5-4

Pedro Silvestre earned the W surrendering 1 ER on 2 hits, 2 walks, and 3 K's in 3.1 innings pitched. Edward Dorville went 2-5. Cody Rogers picked up his 1st HR on the young season which was a solo shot, he 1-3 with a walk and no strikeouts. Justin O'Conner caught going 0-2 picking up a base on balls. Alexander Diaz went 2-4 with 2 RBI and his 1st Triple of the season.

Hudson Valley Renegades, L 2-5

Devin Fuller had the start in this game, he lasted 4 innings allowing 9 hits giving up 4 ER's, he walked none and SO 6. Robby Price had a nice game registering 2 doubles going 3-5. Diogenes Luis 3-for-4 with a run scored. Burt Reynolds was 2-and-4 with a triple (2). Phillip Wunderlich and Brian Bryles were 1-4. While Nick Schwaner, Geno Glynn, and Chris Winder all had 0-for-4's in this game.

Princeton Rays, L 3-7

Andrew Bellatti with another stellar outing, pitching 6 innings of 5 hit 2 run 0 BB 5 SO ball. Todd Glaesmann was 0-3 with a K. Scott Lawson went 2-4 with an RBI and 2 strikeouts. Hector Guevara had a good day at the plate going 2-4 with his first 2 doubles on the season. Reginatto, Segovia, and Harris all had 1 hit.

GCL Rays, L 2-13

Matt Swilley was demolished in this game, he lasted only 2.2 innings surrendering 9 ER's on 8 hits 3 walks and 2 K's. There wasn't really a lot of offense in this one, Cody Rogers was 0-2. Luke Bailey went 0-3 with a SO. Justin O'Conner was 0-4 with 2 K's. Jhonatan Gomez played 1st and was 2-4 with 2 RBI's.

Hudson Valley Renegades, L 6-8

Omar Bencomo started this game lasting 4.2 innings allowing 3 ER's on 4 hits, he struck out 3 and walked 1 while also giving up a HR. Derek Dietrich went 1-for-4 getting his 4th double, he also struck out once. Phillip Wunderlich went 2-and-4 K'ing once and picking up an RBI (2). Nichola Schwaner, like Dietrich got his 4th two-bagger on the season finishing the game 1-4 with an RBI and a K. Chris Winder was 1-for-4 with a triple and 2 K's.

Princeton Rays, W 7-1

Enny Romero pitched a great game going 6 innings, allowing 3 hits 1 ER and 2 BB, while striking out 7. Leonardo Reginatto was 1-and-4, he walked once and picked up his 1st 2 RBI's on the season. Todd Glaesmann recorded his 1st double and 1st stolen base of the season going 1-4 while also striking out once. Bryan Fogle hit a solo shot, it was his 1st HR on the season, he ended the game 1-for-5 with 3 K's. Ruben Contreras got doubles #3 and #4 last night going 2-4, he also registered his 3rd RBI on the season. Hector Guevara went 2-and-5 with an RBI (2) and a SO. Jeff Malm made his 3rd error on the season (fielding) and put up an 0-fer going 0-3, he did however notch a run and his 1st stolen base this year.

GCL Rays, OFF DAY

Hudson Valley Renegades, W 4-3

Wilmer Almonte threw 6 innings of 3ER 1BB 5SO 3H ball. Austin Hubbard got the win, he threw 1 inning allowing 2 walks and striking out 2. Robby Price was 0-2. Derek Dietrich was 0-3 with a K. Phillip Wunderlich was 0-4 with 2K's. Chris Winder was 0-3 with 2K's.

Princeton Rays, L 2-5

Eliazer Suero got the loss throwing 4.1 innings, giving up 3 ER's on 5 hits, he struck out 2 and walked 4. Ruben Contreras was 0-4 with a K. Hector Guevara was 0-4. Felix Gonzalez was 0-4 with 2K's. Brian Harris also had an 0-fer going 0-3 with a K.

GCL Rays, L 4-6

Eduar Quinonez got the loss throwing 3.2 innings, 3 ER's, 5 hits, 3 BB and 2SO's. Edward Dorville went 0-4 with 3K's. Alexander Diaz was 0-1. Luke Bailey was 0-2 with 2SO's. Ryan McCrann went 0-for-3 with a K. Seth Henry was 0-and-2 with a strikeout. Lastly, Cesar Perez went 0-4 with 2SO's.

Hudson Valley Renegades, L 5-16

Julius Dettrich picked up the L going 4 innings giving up 5 ER on 8 hits walking and striking out no one. Adam Liberatore made his debut throwing .2 innings, he gave up 2 hits on 2 runs 2 walks and struck out 1. Diogenes Luis was 2-4 with a SO. Derek Dietrich went 1 and 4 with a BB. Nick Schwaner continues his power surge, going 2-5 with his 1st HR (had a HR in suspended game a few days back), and picked up his 2nd double.

Hudson Valley Renegades, L 3-7

Braulio Lara, on 5 hits gave up 4 ER's while walking 1 and striking out 3 in 4.1 innings. Leonardo Reginatto (1st 2B, SB), Bryan Fogle, Felix Gonzalez (1st 2B), and Jeff Malm (1st 2B, 2 RBI) all had 2 hits. Todd Glaesmann was 0-4 striking out twice while picking up an RBI.

GCL Rays, W 7-1

Virgil Vasquez, who is on rehab assignment, was on his game in this performance, hurling 5 innings of 4 hits 0 ER ball walking none and striking out 6. Pedro Silvestre got the 4 inning save, on 3 hits 1 run 1 BB and 2 SO's. Edward Dorville was 2-4 garnering his 3rd 2B on the season. Justin O'Conner went 0-2 walking and getting and RBI (2). Jhonatan Gomez had a big day going 3-4 with his 1st HR. Juniel Querecuto was 1-4 with his 1st triple.

Hudson Valley Renegades, W 5-2

Devin Fuller went 6 innings striking out 2 walking 1, while giving up 2 ER's on 3 hits. Steve Hiscock picked up the win throwing 2 perfect innings striking out 3. Hunter Hill got the save throwing 1 inning, giving up a walk and picking up a strikeout. Robby Price was 0-4. Derek Dietrich was 1-4 with a double. While Schwaner, Tinoco, Glynn, Acosta and Winder all had 1 hit.

Princeton Rays, L 0-1

Andrew Bellatti got the start for Princeton in this one. Bellatti, if you can recall, was in a serious car crash 5 months ago that resulted in the death of another man. Back to baseball, Bellatti received the loss after pitching 5.1 innings of 1 hit 1 ER ball, he struck out 5 while only walking 2. Kiermaier, Glaesmann, Guevara, Olivares, Malm, and Gonzalez all had O-fers. Bryan Fogle was 2-3 with a walk and a K. Leonardo Reginatto was 2-3 with a K.

GCL Rays, W 7-4

Matthew Swilley picked up a W going 4.1 innings allowing 1 ER on 6 hits, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. Luke Bailey hit his 1st homerun of the season going 1-for-5 with 2 RBI's, he did however strikeout 3 times. Edward Dorville (2B, 2SO), Shawn O'Malley (2 SB's), Cody Rogers (2B, RBI, BB, SB, Error), Ryan McCrann (SO, SB), Seth Henry (RBI, 2SO's, SB), Jhonatan Gomez (2B, SO), and Julian Morillo (RBI, SB) all picked up 1 hit. With multi-hit (2 hits) games coming from Alexander Diaz and Joel Caminero (RBI, SO, CS).

Hudson Valley Renegades - SUSP., 2-2

This game only lasted 2 innings. Omar Bencomo got the start, he pitched 2 innings on 4 hits, 2 ER, 0BB, 1SO. Robby Price picked up a walk, a run, and his 1st pro Stolen Base. Derek Dietrich and Burt Reynolds were 0-1 with a K. Nicholas Schwaner got all of the offense going 1-1 with a 2-R Homerun.

Princeton Rays - L, 1-5

Enny Romero was in line for the win after pitching 6 innings of 3 hit scoreless baseball surrendering 3 walks while striking out 2, when Victor Mateo came in to blow the games. Mateo went 2.1 innings, giving up 3 ER's (5 Runs) on 3 hits (1 was a HR), he walked 2 and struck out 1 picking up the Blown Save and the Loss. Rays' 2010 31st round pick, Kevin Kiermaier, was 2-4 with 2 K's and a Caught Stealing. 2009 3rd round pick, Todd Glaesmann, went 2-4 also with a Caught Stealing. 2008 International Signee, Hector Guevara, had a triple and picked up an RBI going 1-4. 2009 5th round pick, Jeff Malm, was 0-and-2 picking up a BB while striking out once.

GCL Rays - L, 3-8

2009 9th round pick, Kevin James, got beaten up a bit in this game surrendering 6 ER's on 6 hits in 5 innings of baseball. He gave up a homerun, whilst walking 3 and only striking out 2, and made an error on a pickoff attempt. Joel Caminero was 1-4 with an RBI triple. Rays' 2010 1st round pick, Justin O'Conner, made his pro debut going 1-4 with an RBI. Cristian Vasquez was 2-4. Luke Bailey did not play in this game, Justin O'Conner was the DH while Jhonatan Gomez caught.

Durham Bulls, L 4-5

Aneury Rodriguez took the ball in this game for the Bulls, going 4.1 innings giving up 4 ER's on 9 hits while striking out 4 and walking 1. Desmond Jennings was 0-for-3 with 2 walks and 2 Stolen Bases giving him 16 on the year. Matt Joyce was 0-and-2 with 2 walks and a SO. Justin Ruggiano and Alvin Colina both smashed HR's in this game.

Montgomery Biscuits, L 8-15

Biscuits pitching got demolished in this one, giving up 11 runs in the 4th inning. Jake McGee recorded the loss going 3.1 innings of 8H 5ER 1BB 2SO baseball. Leslie Anderson had a rough night going 0-for-5 with a K. Matt Sweeney was 1-and-4 adding an RBI, he also made two fielding errors in the field bumping him up to 10 on the year.

Charlotte Stone Crabs, W 4-2

Shane Dyer was masterful in this game going 6 innings giving up 8 hits and only one walk while striking out 9. Zachary Quate got his 13th SAVE pitching a perfect 9th striking out 1. Tim Beckham was 1-for-3 in this one picking up another 2B, along with 2 RBI's and a BB. Henry Wrigley was 1-for-3 with a Triple and a BB.

Bowling Green Hot Rods, W 3-2

Kirby Yates started this game for the Hot Rods, he lasted 6 innings on 3 hits 1 ER 2 walks and 6 Strikeouts. Tyler Bortnick recorded his 2nd HR in as many days, giving him 5 on the year. Ty Morrison hit a Double going 1-for-3 along with a Walk and 2 Strikeouts. Catcher Mark Thomas 4-for-4 also picking up a Double and a Stolen Base.

Hudson Valley Renegades, W 6-5

Julius Dettrich had the start in this one for the Renegades, pitching 5.1 innings. He gave up 1 ER on 3 hits while walking 5 and only K'ing 2. Robby Price was 0-for-3 with a walk and 2 SO's. Derek Dietrich picked up his first professional hit going 1-for-3 while walking twice, he also made a throwing and fielding error putting him at 3 errors on the young season. Burt Reynolds, Steven Tinoco, David Wendt, and Geno Glynn all had 2 hits in this game.

 

FYI I am out of town, so no MLH this weekend

Any reader please feel free to run with the ball.

 

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by FreeZorilla on Jun 19, 2010 1:13 PM EDT

 

 

I'll play.

Durham Bulls, W 8-2

Richard De Los Santos picked up the Win for the Bulls after throwing 6 innings of 6 hit ball only giving up 2 ER, he struck out 3 after walking 2. Matt Joyce hit a homerun off of Reds prospect Aroldis Chapman, Matt finished the gam 1-for-4 with a walk and a K. Desmond Jennings was was 1-for-5 picking up another double. Dan Johnson was also active in the boxscore going 1-for-3 with 2 RBI's, BB, and K's.

Montgomery Biscuits, L 6-9

Jeremy Hall got demolished in this game, pitching 2.2 innings, giving up 6 ER's, 4 Walks, 2 HR's, whilst only mustering 1 K. Leslie Anderson continues to hit well against AA pitching going 2-for-5, garnering an RBI but K'ing twice. Matt Sweeney went 1-for-5 also getting an RBI and striking out twice, he also made his eighth error in the field.

Charlotte Stone Crabs, W 3-2

Joseph Cruz had a masterful outing going 8 strong inning while only giving up 5 hits and 1 ER, he walked no one and got 11 strikeouts. However, it was Satow that picked up the Win hurling 1 inning of 2 hit (one of which was a HR), 1 ER, 2 BB, and 2 SO baseball. Tim Beckham was 1-for-5 picking up a double and a run scored. Stephen Vogt went 1-for-4 with a HR and a BB. Kyeong Kang was 0-for-3 with a walk.

Bowling Green Hot Rods, L 2-6

Wilking Rodriguez picked up the loss in this game after tossing 6 innings of 8 hit ball yielding 5 ER's, he walked nobody and picked up 5 K's. Tyler Bortnick flashed a little power by going 2-for-3 picking up a double and a HR. Brett Nommensen and Ty Morrison both had 0-fers going 0-for-4 and 0-for-3 respectively.

Hudson Valley Renegades, L 2-4

In the first game of the season for the Renegades, Devin Fuller (the Rays 6th round pick in 2009), took the hill. He pitched 4.2 innings, giving up 4 hits and 1 ER, with 2 SO's. The offense or lack thereof came from 2 players, Robby Price and movie star Burt Reynolds. Robby Price (the Rays' 13th round pick '401st overall' in this years draft), went 2-for-4 hitting his 1st homer of his pro career. Burt Reynolds went 1-for-3 and drew a walk. The rest of the team had an 0-fer including the Rays most recent 2nd round pick, Derek Dietrich, who also made a fielding error.

ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports that Russell Branyan has agreed to terms with the Indians on a one-year, $2 million contract.
The deal also contains $1 million in performance-based bonuses and a $5 million option for 2011. Branyan, 34, will provide insurance at first base for Matt LaPorta, who is coming off multiple surgeries, and he might even find time at DH. Branyan also drew heavy interest from the Rays.

http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2010-01/taking-guesswork-out-baseball-stats

Sportvision’s FieldFX camera system records the action while object-recognition software identifies each fielder and runner, as well as the ball. After a play, the system spits out data for every movement: the trajectory of the ball, how far the fielder ran, and so on. “After an amazing catch by an outfielder, we can compare his speed and route to the ball with our database and show the TV audience that this player performed so well that 80 percent of the league couldn’t have made that catch,” says Ryan Zander, Sportvision’s manager of baseball products. That information, he says, will allow a much more quantitative measure of exactly what is an error.