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sitting-on-me-bum · 8 months

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One of the last refuges for mountain gorillas is Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, where nearby Singita Kwitonda Lodge is helping to protect the endangered animals through habitat restoration.

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS WHITTIER

#chris whittier #photographer #mountain gorillas #national geographic #rwanda #volcanoes national park #singita kwitonda lodge #endangered animal #habitat restoration #nature #ape #gorillas

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ljsmith-redbird · 1 year

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The Secret Circle - The Initiation, The Captive and The Power by L.J.Smith

The older editions always look better than the newer ones!

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john-anderson112 · 1 month

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Glenn Thompkins received the Glenn Davis Award for high school football excellence

Glenn Thompkins, the star quarterback of Rialto Eisenhower High, made headlines once again as he was honored with the prestigious Glenn Davis Award for his outstanding performance in Southern California's high school football scene. Just two days after leading his team to victory in the Southern Section Division I championship, Thompkins received this coveted award during a ceremony held in Riverside.

Named after the esteemed Heisman Trophy winner who attended Army and Bonita High in La Verne, the Glenn Davis Award is presented annually by The Times. It serves as a testament to the remarkable talent and dedication demonstrated by high school football players in the region.

At the age of 17, Thompkins, a three-year starter for the Eagles, showcased his versatility and prowess on the field throughout the season. With an impressive 14-0 record under his leadership, the team secured their championship title by defeating Santa Ana Mater Dei with a resounding score of 56-3 at Anaheim Stadium. In this decisive game, Thompkins exhibited his multifaceted skill set by throwing for 174 yards and three touchdowns, along with rushing for 71 yards and an additional touchdown. Not content with just offensive contributions, he also made significant defensive plays, breaking up several passes and returning two punts.

Tom Hoak, Eisenhower’s coach, attributed the team's undefeated season to Thompkins, emphasizing his versatility and ability to excel in any position on the field. Standing at 5 feet 9 inches and weighing 163 pounds, Thompkins amassed impressive statistics throughout the season, passing for 1,214 yards and rushing for 717. Additionally, he showcased his defensive prowess by starting in various positions, including inside linebacker and end.

Thompkins' remarkable performance on the field has garnered attention from numerous colleges and universities, with notable institutions such as Notre Dame, Oklahoma, and Kansas vying for his talents. However, it is widely anticipated that Thompkins will sign with UCLA, where he is expected to continue his football career at the collegiate level.

Among other notable finalists for the Glenn Davis Award were quarterback Keith Smith of Newbury Park and tight end/linebacker Tony Gonzalez of Huntington Beach. The Times also recognized outstanding players and coaches from various circulation regions, highlighting their contributions to high school football:

In the Central City region, honorees included Norman Ysaguirre from Dorsey High (lineman), William Yates from Fremont High (back), and Taja Rodisha from Fremont High (coach).

The Inland Empire region featured standout players such as Coleman Johnson from Riverside Poly (lineman) and Gary Campbell from Norco High (coach).

Orange County's honorees included Tony Gonzalez from Huntington Beach High (lineman), Chris Draft from Placentia Valencia High (back), and Myron Miller from Costa Mesa High (coach).

San Fernando Valley recognized players like Keith Schiele from Lancaster Antelope Valley High (lineman), Mike Kocicka from Newhall Hart High (back), and Richard Fong from Panorama City St. Genevieve High (coach).

The San Gabriel Valley region celebrated talents such as Pene Talamaivao from Pomona Ganesha High (lineman), Miguel Meriwether from West Covina High (back), and Bob Mount from West Covina High (coach).

South Bay's standout players included John Welbourn from Palos Verdes Peninsula High (lineman), Omarr Morgan from Hawthorne High (back), and Don Morrow from Manhattan Beach Mira Costa High (coach).

South Coast region recognized talents like Brandon Whiting from Long Beach Poly High (lineman), Danjuan McGee from Long Beach Poly High (back), and Willie Donerson from Compton Dominguez High (coach).

Southeast region honored players such as Jerry Lemon from La Mirada High (lineman), Greg Ford from Whittier High (back), and Darrell Walsh from Cerritos Gahr High (coach).

Ventura region celebrated players like Leodes Van Buren from Newbury Park High (lineman), Keith Smith from Newbury Park High (back), and George Hurley from Newbury Park High (coach).

Westside's standout players included Matt Higgins from Playa del Rey St. Bernard High (lineman), Seka Edwards from Westchester High (back), and Marshall Jones from L.A. University High (coach).

Glenn Thompkins' remarkable journey from leading his team to victory on the field to receiving the prestigious Glenn Davis Award exemplifies the dedication, skill, and passion that define high school football in Southern California. His achievements serve as an inspiration to aspiring athletes and a testament to the enduring spirit of the sport.

For Reference :-

https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-thompkins-0aa41b130

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roadsidepeek · 1 year

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It’s always time for spare ribs Chris & Pitts Restaurant was founded in 1940 by Chris Pelonis who oversaw the bar-b-q chain until his last days in 2018. The chain peaked at 14 or 15 locations and are down to 3 today. Whittier CA #roadsidepeek #chrisnpitts #bbq #whittier #cali #worldinmyeyes https://www.instagram.com/p/CpMJARDLfyx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#roadsidepeek #chrisnpitts #bbq #whittier #cali #worldinmyeyes

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kramlabs · 1 year

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Nixon and Allen Dulles solidified a long term partnership while on their Atlantic cruise and tour of post-war Europe in 1947

*Read more about Nixon and the “coincidences” that led to him running for Congress in 1946:

“Herman Perry, Whittier Bank of America branch manager and Nixon family friend, wrote to Nixon, who was then a lieutenant commander in the Navy, telling him he should apply for the Campaign Committee's endorsement. Nixon replied enthusiastically. When Dexter finally turned the Committee down, he recommended Nixon, his onetime student.[10] Dexter died only days later of a heart attack, and Patton died in an auto accident before the 1946 campaign began.[10]”

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https://www.nixonfoundation.org/2014/04/herter-committee-forging-rns-foreign-policy/

#1947 #nixon #allen dulles #Sullivan and Cromwell #cia #deep state #richard nixon #dulles #david talbot #team b #jfk #frank wisner #OSS #big oil #rockefeller #standard oil

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jaydonsjam · 1 year

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Tomb of Dracula XII

Giant-Size Dracula #2

Giant-Size Dracula #2 - writer: Chris Claremont | penciler: Don Heck | inker: Frank McLaughlin

Alright I know I just said in the last ToD post that I don’t like when Dracula has to fight someone else who’s evil. But Chris Claremont pulled it off. This is definitely the best Giant-Size comic I’ve read so far. I loved the fight that Dracula had with Y’Garon and the fact that Vlad went insane and thought he was fighting the man who killed his wife. This explained why Dracula was trying to save Katherine and it worked for me. Katherine is a psychic that resembles Dracula’s second wife and love, Maria. Katherine is going to be the sacrifice to bring forth Y’Garon’s brothers and so she’s tied to a cross above a pit. After Dracula throws Y’Garon into the pit he goes to save Kathy and gets a glimpse of the Elder Gods but as a reader we don’t see what he sees, we just see his reaction. I loved that choice. It really goes along with the Lovecraftian gods which humans can’t comprehend when they see them. This felt similar to that. Anyways, I liked Dracula’s heroism being explained through him going mad at the sight of “Turac” sacrificing his wife “Maria”. This was a great issue that I thought I wasn’t going to like but it won me over. And it did move the plot forward by confirming to Chelm that Dracula isn’t dead.

Tomb of Dracula #24

Tomb of Dracula #24-29 - writer: Marv Wolfman | penciler: Gene Colan | inker: Tom Palmer

I loved this issue. Frank Drake makes the decision to leave and try to find himself now that Dracula is dead. I was a little confused at this development but I’ll have to see where it goes. Shiela Whittier is the new Clifton Graves except she’s in love with Dracula and she believes Dracula isn’t evil like everyone says cause she’s seen the “true side” of him. My favorite moment in this issue is Shiela talking about Dracula being misunderstood while he’s feeding on a victim. It was just pure hilarious irony. Vlad knows how to pick his familiars. Blade fights Dracula in bat form but isn’t sure if it’s Dracula or someone impersonating him. I loved this whole scene of Blade trying to survive the onslaught of attacks from the vampire bat. He does get a good stab on the bat’s arm. We also see Blade take out one of Dracula’s legion which was cool. I gotta say I love Blade and I wish he was in this series more. No Quincy this issue just a mention. Taj abuses his wife in India which was really annoying and made me like him less. Spousal abuse is shown to be frivolous so much in the 70’s that it’s so disgusting. But we find out that his son is dying so it’s definitely taking a toll on Taj.

Tomb of Dracula #25

HANNIBAL KING!? Hannibal King was the star of this issue and boy did he shine. Holy shit. I loved this comic and it’s my favorite ToD issue in a while. Hannibal King is hired by a woman whose husband got killed by Dracula and asks Hannibal to find out why he was killed. King has a great moment where he finds one of Dracula’s thralls and has to break his arm to get him to tell him where Vlad is having coffins sent. Hannibal then takes out 2 vampires with a wooden stake and an axe. There was great action with blood splatter and all the stuff you want from this book. Hannibal is already a great character and I can’t wait to see more. He’s a badass and the ending reveals that he’s a vampire. I was floored with how much I enjoyed this issue. One more thing: Hannibal mentions finding out vampires are real when he saw a long white haired man kill people. I have to think this is the vampire that Blade is hunting. So I guess we’ll see if Blade and King hookup and hunt that vampire together. Great stuff. My favorite issue from this bunch that I read.

TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE

Tomb of Dracula 26-29

I bunched these four issues together because they serve as the next arc. I don’t think his name is confirmed in this arc and only referred to as “The Master” but we definitely saw the return of Dr. Sun. Unless they did confirm it and I’m just a moron. I liked this arc a lot. It was cool seeing Shiela realize that Dracula had no love for her that he was just using her. She falls for David which I think helps her realize the truth but of course tragically David can’t return the love and just wants to be friends. And it’s such a tragic ending because once Dracula shows her that David is dead, Shiela not wanting him to control her anymore, jumps out a window to her death. It was such a tragic and heartbreaking end. Good horror trope here where Shiela answers the door and sees the corpse of David standing in front of her with Dracula holding him. She does the most heroic deed she can by destroying the Chimera statue after seeing the horrible things it can do in the wrong hands. So Shiela actually turns out to be a great character and I was saddened by her end. Dracula continues to be a piece of garbage and I continue reading this comic with the hope that someone finally kills him. But it also points out my main issue with the book when in moments where he has to fight another villain. I can’t root for a dude who just constantly murders and tries to take over the world. So it makes issues like Giant-Size Dracula #2 look dumb when he’s just doing evil in the regular book. I liked the return of Dr. Sun and I’ll be interested to see where it goes next with him cause again, there isn’t a confirmation that he’s The Master but I’m pretty sure he is. Especially when they never showed a body, we just heard his voice. There’s a great moment where Dracula is trapped in a metal room with holy water flooding the environment and he has to turn into mist to escape but still manages to get burned. I loved seeing Taj’s backstory and motivation for wanting to kill Dracula plus how he met Rachel. He had his throat slashed by a vampire which serves as the explanation of why he’s mute. We meet his wife who was paralyzed by a wagon when they were attacked by Dracula and two of his vampires. Taj’s son is then bit and turned into a vampire. I loved how Wolfman slowly revealed Taj’s sick son being afflicted with vampirism and honestly, as a father this was terrifying and gave a lot more depth to Taj. According to his wife, the villagers have stopped giving blood and now out of fear want to kill him. Just a note: why are Indians colored grey? It’s such a bizarre choice. We also saw Frank leave Rachel to find himself and ends up in Brazil. We don’t really know anything past that so I guess I’ll wait to see what happens. We got brief moments with Quincy and Rachel but there’s not much to get into there. This arc really served as a way to dive deeper into Taj and Shiela Whittier as characters. I enjoyed this one and I can’t wait for more! Next up is Doctor Strange!

#marvel #marvel comics #tomb of dracula #dracula #vlad dracula #count dracula #horror comics #hannibal king #blade #frank drake #Rachel Van Helsing #quincy harker

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goalhofer · 22 days

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2024 Oakland Athletics Roster

Pitchers

#16 Sean Newcomb (Middleborough, Massachusetts)

#19 Mason Miller (Bethel Park, Pennsylvania)

#29 Austin Adams (Zephyrhills, Florida)*

#35 Joe Boyle (Goshen, Kentucky)

#36 Thomas Stripling (Southlake, Texas)*

#38 J.P. Sears (Sumter, South Carolina)

#39 Kyle Muller (Dallas, Texas)

#40 Mitch Spence (Cary, North Carolina)**

#46 Luis Medina (Nagua, Dominican Republic)

#47 Michael Kelly (Boca Raton, Florida)*

#48 T.J. McFarland (Palos Hills, Illinois)*

#54 Scott Alexander (Santa Rosa, California)*

#56 Dany Jiménez (San Cristobal, Dominican Republic)

#57 Robert Wood (Charlotte, North Carolina)

#58 Paul Blackburn (Brentwood, California)

#62 Freddy Tarnok (Hillsoborough County, Florida)

#64 Ken Waldichuk (San Diego, California)

#70 Lucas Erceg (Campbell, California)

Catchers

#23 Shea Langeliers (Keller, Texas)

#52 Kyle McCann (Suwanee, Georgia)**

Infielders

#2 Darell Hernáiz (El Paso, Texas)**

#5 J.G. Davis (Elk Grove, California)*

#6 Aledmys Díaz (Santa Clara, Cuba)

#10 Nick Allen (San Diego, California)

#20 Zach Gelof (Rehoboth Beach, Delaware)

#26 Tyler Nevin (Poway, California)*

#31 Abraham Toro (Montreal, Quebec)*

#49 Ryan Noda (Grant Township, Illinois)

Outfielders

#4 Lawrence Butler (Atlanta, Georgia)

#15 Seth Brown (Klamath Falls, Oregon)

#22 Miguel Andújar (San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic)*

#25 Terry Rooker; Jr. (Germantown, Tennessee)

#33 J.J. Bleday (Titusville, Pennsylvania)

Coaches

Manager Mark Kotsay (Santa Fe Springs, California)

Bench coach Darren Bush (Dunedin, Florida)

Hitting coach Mike Aldrete (Carmel-By-The-Sea, California)

Assistant hitting coach Chris Cron (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Pitching coach Scott Emerson (Phoenix, Arizona)

Bullpen coach Dan Hubbs (Kent, Washington)

Bullpen catcher Dusty Hughes (Tupelo, Mississippi)

Bullpen catcher Wilkin Castillo (Baní, Dominican Republic)

1B coach Bobby Crosby (Westminster, California)

3B coach Anthony Martins (Whittier, California)

Quality control coach Marcus Jensen (Oakland, California)

Assistant coach Ramón Hernández (Santiago De León De Caracas)

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rjhamster · 1 year

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The Compass: The future of safaris, the novel alliance to save Africa's wildlife, and what to know before your first African safari.

SEE BELOW, CAN YOU GUESS THE RIGHT ANSWER? VIEW ONLINE THE COMPASS This week, we explore the animals of Africa. Learn about the future of safarisin Africa, see how giraffe populations are rising and giving new hope to scientists, and discover everything you need to know before booking your first African safari. PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS WHITTIER This is the future of safaris in Africa These five…

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abcnewspr · 1 year

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HIGHLIGHTS FOR ABC NEWS’ ‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA,’ NOV. 14-19

The following report highlights the programming of ABC’s “Good Morning America” during the week of Nov. 14-19. “Good Morning America” is a two-hour, live program anchored by Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, and Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist. The morning news program airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (7:00-9:00 a.m. EST) on ABC.

Highlights of the week include the following:

Monday, Nov. 14 —Singer-songwriter Garth Brooks; “GMA” kicks off United States of Pies series from Tampa, Florida; actor Freddie Highmore (“The Good Doctor”)

Tuesday, Nov. 15 — Singer-songwriter Elton John; United States of Pies series continues from Denver, Colorado; former NFL coach and author Jimmy Johnson talks new memoir (“Swagger”); actress Anya Taylor-Joy (“The Menu”)

Wednesday, Nov. 16 — United States of Pies series continues from Boston, Massachusetts; actor John Leguizamo (“The Menu”); chef Deb Perelman on Thanksgiving recipes

Thursday, Nov. 17 — Actor Chris Hemsworth on new show (“Limitless with Chris Hemsworth”); actor and singer Joe Jonas talks new film (“Devotion”); “GMA” stops in Chicago, Illinois, for United States of Pies series; author Danielle Steel on new book (“The Whittiers”); Deals and Steals with ABC e-commerce editor Tory Johnson

Friday, Nov. 18 — Singer-songwriter David Archuletta; pop artist P!NK talks about new music; “GMA” presents finale of United States of Pies series; actors Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey and Idina Menzel on new film (“Disenchanted”)

Saturday, Nov. 19 — Deals and Steals with ABC e-commerce editor Tory Johnson

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whavradio · 1 year

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Early College Program at Whittier Tech Allows 229 Students to Earn College Credits

During the 2022-2023 school year, 229 Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School students are participating in the Early College Program, which allows juniors and seniors to obtain college credits at no cost. Currently, there are four sections of English Composition 102 and eight sections of English 101 in session and being taught by Whittier instructors Lindsey Crovetti, Chris…

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berlinlong · 2 years

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Signature steakhouse

To learn more about Black Angus Steakhouse, visit or follow Black Angus on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter BASīlack Angus Steakhouse has been mastering its craft since it was founded in Washington in 1964. Additional location rollouts are slated for later in the year. Prices for the Steakhouse Bowls range from $11.99 to 13.99, and are available for a limited time at the Black Angus Lakewood, Buena Park, Santa Ana, Torrance, and Whittier, California locations. The new Steakhouse Bowls are the perfect solution for restaurant goers who seek our coveted proteins in a nutritiously light way - whether over a lunchtime meeting or during a day-date." "Just as food trends and lifestyles evolve, so must our offerings. "Protein has always taken the lead on the Black Angus menu it's what the restaurant was built on and what we are still known for today," said Chris Ames, CEO, Black Angus Steakhouse. Topped with Black Angus' special 5-grain blend, the bowls are finished to each restaurant-goer's taste with a drizzle of teriyaki, dynamite, honey-sriracha or BBQ sauce. Each bowl is served on a bed of fresh greens tossed with balsamic dressing and is piled high with cucumbers, balsamic onions, red cabbage, shredded carrots, diced tomato and crispy zucchini. Black Angus Steakhouse Ditches the Plate with Launch of Signature Steakhouse Bowlsĭeliciously crafted with a combination of greens, proteins and grains, the Steakhouse Bowls are available with a choice of Top Sirloin, Chicken, Grilled Shrimp or Salmon.

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batcavescolony · 4 years

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The writing team got real tired of having The Doctor be a White Male so they made an infinite amount of past Doctors to fit every Gender and Race. Honestly I'm here for it, now the Doctor can be like all the watchers

#doctor who #the doctor #ninth doctor #tenth doctor #chris chibnall #jodie whittier #tosin cole #mandip gill #bradley walsh #yazmin khan #ryan sinclair #the timeless child #gallifrey #the master #sacha dhawan #13 #graham obrien

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crackshipsanddreamcasts · 5 years

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Secret Circle Reboot Cast:

Ty Wood as Chris and Doug Henderson Caylee Cowan as Melanie Glaser Becky G as Deborah Armstrong Hallea Jones as Suzan Whittier Abigail F. Cowen as Laurel Quincey Zachary Gordon as Sean Dulaney Sydney Park as Faye Chamberlain Alisha Boe as Diana Meade Thomas Doherty as Adam Conant Felix Mallard as Nick Armstrong Chelsea Clark as Cassie Blake

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andre-skt-oldschool · 5 years

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Chris Miller

Skate City Whittier. Ca

1982-83

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goalhofer · 8 months

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2023 Oakland Athletics Roster

Pitchers

#16 Sean Newcomb (Middleborough, Massachusetts)*

#19 Spencer Patton (LaClede Township, Illinois)*

#29 Austin Pruitt (Montgomery County, Texas)

#31 Zach Neal (Flower Mound, Texas)*

#32 James Kaprielian (Irvine, California)

#38 J.P. Sears (Sumter, South Carolina)

#39 Kyle Muller (Dallas, Texas)*

#40 Yacksel Ríos (Ciudad Gurabo, Puerto Rico)*

#45 Richard Lovelady (Hinesville, Georgia)*

#46 Luis Medina (Nagua, Dominican Republic)**

#47 Drew Rucinski (Tulsa, Oklahoma)*

#53 Ángel Felipe (San Felipe De Villa Mella, Dominican Republic)**

#54 Kirby Snead (Alachua, Florida)

#55 Adrián Martínez (Mexicali, Mexico)

#56 Dany Jiménez (San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic)

#57 Mason Miller (Bethel Park, Pennsylvania)**

#58 Paul Blackburn (Brentwood, California)

#60 Francisco Pérez (Loma De Cabrera, Dominican Republic)*

#61 Zach Jackson (Tulsa, Oklahoma)

#62 Freddy Tarnok (Hillsborough County, Florida)*

#64 Ken Waldichuk (San Diego, California)

#65 Trevor May (Kelso, Washington)*

#70 Lucas Erceg (Campbell, California)**

Catchers

#23 Shea Langeliers (Keller, Texas)

#44 Carlos Pérez (Valencia, Venezuela)*

Infielders

#2 Nick Allen (San Diego, California)

#5 Tony Kemp (Franklin, Tennessee)

#12 Aledmys Díaz (Santa Clara, Cuba)*

#13 Jordan Díaz (Montería, Colombia)

#20 Zach Gelof (Rehoboth Beach, Delaware)**

#26 Jonah Bride (Owasso, Oklahoma)

#49 Ryan Noda (Grant Township, Illinois)**

Outfielders

#1 Esteury Ruiz (Azua De Compostella, Dominican Republic)*

#15 Seth Brown (Medford, Oregon)

#22 Lawrence Butler (Atlanta, Georgia)**

#25 Terry Rooker; Jr. (Memphis, Tennessee)*

#33 J.J. Bleday (Lynn Haven. Florida)*

Coaches

Manager Mark Kotsay (Santa Fe Springs, California)

Bench coach Darren Bush (Dunedin, Florida)

Hitting coach Tommy Everidge (Sonoma, California)

Assistant hitting coach Chris Cron (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Pitching coach Scott Emerson (Phoenix, Arizona)

Bullpen coach Mike McCarthy (Brentwood, California)

Bullpen catcher Dustin Hughes (Walnut Creek, California)

Bullpen catcher Wilkin Castillo (Baní, Dominican Republic)

1B coach Mike Aldrete (Carmel-By-The-Sea, California)

3B coach Anthony Martins (Whittier, California)

Quality control coach Marcus Jensen (Oakland, California)

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thekrystalqueen-blog · 7 years

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Reblog if you’d be interested in a The Secret Circle RPG. It would be based off of the book, but also be more of an AU.

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