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xiaoweiwei 发表于 2013/1/17 19:31:00
NEW YORK -- The NFL and its locked-out officials met the last two days, but a person familiar with the negotiations said Friday the sides remain far apart and no further talks are scheduled. Elite Matt Ryan Jersey . The person said in an email to The Associated Press that there are "significant and serious economic gaps." The person requested anonymity in characterizing the negotiations because they are intended to remain private. Michael Arnold, counsel and lead negotiator for NFL Referees Association, acknowledged the discussions, saying his group reached out to the league last week and the NFL agreed to meet. He said there may be additional talks, but it is "not appropriate" to comment on specific issues. The NFL locked out the regular officials in June and has been using replacements as the season enters its third full weekend. Many players, coaches and fans have been upset with what they say is poor officiating. The NFL has warned teams that it wont tolerate confrontational behaviour toward the new officials. The NFL locked out the regular officials after their contract expired. Negotiations with the NFLRA broke down several times during the summer, including just before the season. This is the first time the league is using replacements since 2001. The collection of small college officials working the games has drawn tough criticism from those on the field. Monday nights game between Atlanta and Denver underlined the matter, with Broncos coach John Fox and defensive co-ordinator Jack Del Rio engaging in heated arguments with officials. In response, the league, according to NFL.com, said Thursday night that senior NFL officials called owners, general managers and coaches from all 32 teams to tell them that respect for the game demands better conduct. NFL executive vice-president Ray Anderson noted "unacceptable behaviour" and added "were not going to tolerate it." He said flags, fines and suspensions are possible for coaches or players who cross the line. "Theres no doubt the integrity of the game has been compromised not having the regular officials out there," Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka has said. "Weve got to get that taken care of." What the fans seem most annoyed with is the lack of pace to games, notably Monday nights win by the Falcons that dragged on past midnight. The NFL has said that it is trying to upgrade the officiating through training tapes, conference calls and meetings. The league and the NFLRA, which covers more than 120 on-field officials, are at odds over salary, retirement benefits and operational issues. The NFL has said its offer includes annual pay increases that could earn an experienced official more than $200,000 annually by 2018. The union has disputed the value of the proposal, insisting it would ultimately reduce their compensation. "We just all hope, and Im speaking on behalf of all 31 other head coaches, we hope they get something done," Rams coach Jeff Fisher has said. "Were trusting that they will." Michael Turner Womens Jersey . Joensuu opened the scoring at 13:27 in the second period, before Anaheim Ducks forward Kyle Palmieri scored 20 seconds later. Bobby Ryan added a goal for the Americans early in the third period. William Moore Womens Jersey . All of a sudden Barbosas entire 2011-12 salary ($7.6-million) was eradicated from the teams ledger, affording them just a hair under $12-million in immediate cap space. Now, obviously the Raptors cannot use any cap space on an upcoming free agent until July, but as Colangelo has repeated again and again since Barbosa was shipped off, the space can be used in a lopsided trade anytime between now and July 1st so long as the team the Raptors are dealing with is no longer playing in the NBA Playoffs. http://www.theatlantafalconsgear.com/william-moore-jerseys . Even the offence has been perking up. After so many rough seasons, August has been a pleasant month for these Mariners. Brett Favre Falcons Jersey . After surviving three tough innings, Richard not only settled down on the mound but drove in three runs to help the San Diego Padres rally for a 9-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Authentic Tony Gonzalez Jersey . "I felt the time was right to make this decision," said Jeffries. "Laurier has been my home, my work and my family for over 40 years but the time has come to pass the torch. ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Braves boosted their rotation and added a right-handed bat to their bench Monday night by acquiring lefty Paul Maholm and outfielder Reed Johnson from the Chicago Cubs. Braves general manager Frank Wren confirmed the team traded right-handed pitchers Arodys Vizcaino, a top prospect who had season-ending Tommy John surgery in April, and Jaye Chapman to the Cubs. The Braves also got cash in the deal. With the trade deadline looming Tuesday afternoon, the Cubs figured to keep busy. Chicago catcher Geovany Soto was pulled from Monday nights 14-4 win over Pittsburgh, as was Johnson, and they both hugged teammates in the dugout. The Cubs were expected to send Soto to Texas. "He came out of the game and said goodbye," Cubs backup catcher Steve Clevenger said. "Everybody said he was traded and we went on from there." Cubs ace Ryan Dempster has attracted interest from several clubs. Recently, a deal to send Dempster to Atlanta through. Instead, with the Braves having won six straight and only 3 1-2 games behind Washington in the NL East and in the thick of the wild-card chase, they plucked another Cubs pitcher. "It was one of those situations obviously where Atlanta was in the market for a starting pitcher," Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said with a chuckle. "It made the conversation a little bit easier." "Theres certainly no hard feeling from the front office on what happened" with the potential Dempster deal, Hoyer said. "As the deadline gets closer, peoples positions become more clear. I think it will be busy tonight and I think it will be busy in the morning," Hoyer said. "There will be a lot of calls. Whether were going to make other deals, well see. But I know there will be a lot of phone calls," he said. "I dont think tonight is going to be one with a lot of sleep." Wren said the team views Vizcaino as a rising power reliever, but he said Maholm and Johnson are players who can make a difference for the Braves playoff hopes. "We want to put ourselves in a good position to win the division, not just make the playoffs," Wren said. "We were looking for a starter, a quality starter that could give us the kind of production we needed up and down the rotation." Hoyer said trading Maholm, who has an option year for 2013, and Johnson, who will be a free agent, is "the kind of chance we need to take right now." "Weve been really clear all along that were not contending right now and we need to take assets that are shorter term and turn them into longer term assets," Hoyer said. Pink Julio Jones Jersey. "In the case of Vizcaino we had a chance to get a 21-year-old who, while injured right now, has a really bright future. Guy that has a great arm. Kind of power arm were looking at in the system. Chapman has had good success in Triple-A as a reliever. Another guy were excited about." The Braves recently removed Jair Jurrjens from the rotation. Kris Medlen, who has been a key reliever, will make his first start of the season on Tuesday night against Miami. Wren called the deal "a perfect fit" for the Braves needs. "We got two real key fits for us," Wren said. "If we are done, if nothing else transpires tomorrow, we will be real happy with where we are." Maholm, 29, is 9-6 with a 3.74 ERA, including a 4-0 record and 1.23 ERA in July. He is 62-79 in eight seasons, including seven with Pittsburgh. "The thing that keeps coming back from our scouts is he doesnt give in," Wren said. "To have the opportunity to get a quality left-handed pitcher at any time, were excited about that." The Braves will have a $6.5 million option to retain Maholm in 2013. Johnson is hitting .333 against left-handers this season. He is 13 for 29 (.448) as a pinch hitter. "We need another right-handed hitter," Wren said, adding the team also had interest in Johnson last year. Chapman is 3-6 with a 3.52 ERA at Triple-A Gwinnett. Vizcaino was 1-1 with a 4.67 ERA in 17 games with Atlanta in 2011. The 35-year-old Johnson is hitting .307 with three homers and 16 RBIs. He has played all three outfield positions and is a career .284 hitter. Johnson started in centre field and led off for the Cubs on Monday night. He reached on an error to start Chicagos nine-run fifth inning. After the Cubs batted around, he was due to bat again in the inning but did not come out onto the on-deck circle. After a brief delay, David DeJesus was sent out to pinch-hit. TV showed Johnson exchanging hugs with teammates. "It is strange telling two players in the middle of a game," Hoyer said. "It started to leak out about Paul and I wanted to make sure he heard from us first. "Both guys took it great. They both enjoyed being Cubs." Added Hoyer: "Its always fun to trade guys to a contender." Wren said Maholm may join the team in Atlanta on Wednesday. Johnson is expected to join the team on Tuesday. ' ' '

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