e it worth it.Jesse Rogers take:?There is no indication that a real rumor exists, only reports that the Yankees would want slugger Kyle Schwarber in a deal for left-handed reliever Andrew Miller. Epstein, the Cubs president of baseball operations, was emphatic about looking forward to seeing Schwarber

The fall portion of the 2016-17 PGA Tour concludes this weekend with the RSM Classic at Sea Island Resort in St. Simons Island, Ga.And although more than 25 fully exempt PGA Tour players in the field either live nearby or consider the Sea Island Golf Performance Center as their base, its anything but a certainty that the title will be won by a hometown favorite.The event, which was founded in 2010 and formerly called the McGladrey Classic, is famously hosted by PGA Tour player Davis Love III, one of many Tour players among the areas residents.Love is faced with myriad of responsibilities and challenges before and during tournament week. On top of his tournament host duties, Love also competes in the event and said that when its time to tee it up he simply wants to go play.Its worth all the hard work to get to do what I go do, Love III said. I want to continue to see how good I can get. World No. 1 is probably not realistic at (52) years old, but staying out on the PGA Tour until you are 60 and trying to win more golf tournaments is a fun goal.Three of the previous four champions of this event claimed their first title here, including Kevin Kisner, who won by six shots last year while setting 54- and 72-hole scoring records.Kisner validated a year of near misses in with a dominating victory, shooting 12-under par on the weekend to cruise to the win over distant runner-up Kevin Chappell.Kisners six-stroke victory in 2015 is the largest in tournament history. Until 2015, all five previous editions in the RSMs short history had been decided by no more than one shot.It was one of those weeks when everything was going my way, and you have to remember those because they dont happen very often, Kisner said.Kisner temporarily relocated to St. Simons Island while his Aiken, S.C., house was being renovated.Two of the tournaments six champions have been part-timers -- Kisner and Chris Kirk (2014). But with all the big names that call St. Simons Island home, the RSM Classic still is looking for its first true hometown winner.The closest a fulltime resident has come was Loves tie for fourth in 2012.Eleven players in the field seeking their first win have at least one runner-up finish since the beginning of the 2015-16 season.Other Golden Isles residents in the field this week are Matt Kuchar, Zach Johnson, Harris English, Brian Harman, Hudson Swafford, Patton Kizzire, Bobby Wyatt and Trey Mullinax.The tournament usually has a strong field because of its place on the schedule right before the holidays, the challenging courses at the resort and the measuring stick it provides players before many go on an extended break.Ten players who are ranked inside the top 30 in the FedExCup standings are in the 156-player field that will battle for the $5.7 million purse, $1.026 million of which goes to the winner.The highest ranked-players in the field in the Official World Golf Rankings are Kuchar (No. 20), Brandt Snedeker (26), Chappell (28), Jim Furyk (34), Johnson (35), Bill Haas (38) and Kisner (41).Sea Islands 7,005-yard, par-70 Seaside course will be the feature track and the site of play for the remaining field on Saturday and Sunday.Once again, entrants also will play one of the first two rounds at the revamped Plantation course.Unlike Harbour Town to the north, Sea Island was fortunate to suffer minimal damage from Hurricane Matthew. The Seaside Course withstood Mother Nature better than the Plantation and Tour officials said damage set them back only about a week in preparation.The RSM Classic is the seventh event in the PGA Tours wraparound schedule that bridges two years with 47 official events.Over the span of 43 weeks, players vie to become the FedExCup Champion. After a break, the season will resume in January with the traditional swing through Hawaii before moving to the West Coast.Discount Air Max 97 . -- Bobby Ryan helped the U. Cheap Air Max 97 Wholesale . -- Mike Smith never saw his first NHL goal go in. http://www.cheapairmax97china.com/ . In what the team had called a retirement, Ryan said Thursday that he is resigning as chief executive of the Rangers in a move effective at the end of this month. Cheap Air Max 97 China . -- Jimmy Walkers first PGA Tour trophy came with a special gift tucked inside. Wholesale Air Max 97 China . Olli Jokinen, Mark Scheifele, and Bryan Little each had a goal and an assist as Winnipeg won 5-2, handing Calgary its record-setting seventh consecutive loss on home ice.The MLB trade deadline is nearing, and speculation is heating up across baseball. Here is what our writers are hearing:?Fridays trade buzz (July 22)Jerry Crasnicks take: While Chris Archer and the Tampa Bay starters are attracting the bulk of the attention, Pearce is an intriguing, under-the-radar name at the deadline. He has a .322/.393/.522 slash line and has less than $2 million still owed to him this year before hell become a free agent in November. Hes capable of playing first, second, third and outfield, and hes relatively affordable. He could be a nice fit for a contending team that doesnt want to take the plunge on a big-name bat.Katie Strangs take:?On Thursday, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn admitted trading an ace such as Chris Sale may be extreme, even if the team opts to rebuild, but he didnt completely shut the door on the possibility, as he told reporters the team will be open-minded to everything but short-term rentals. Manager Robin Ventura indicated that he doesnt think Sale will be fazed by the trade speculation. I think Chris is probably used to it by now. His name gets mentioned every trade deadline and offseason, Ventura said prior to Thursdays 2-1 loss to the Tigers. Thats part of being good. If your name is being mentioned, youre probably a pretty good player and people want you. It doesnt ever shock me when his name comes up because I think any team in either league would want him.Katie Strangs take:?Tigers manager Brad Ausmus already made it clear that he doesnt think the Tigers will be sellers at the trade deadline. Standing pat seems to be a much more realistic option. When asked before Fridays game, Ausmus said that doing so can sometimes serve as a vote of confidence in a club, as it shows faith in how a roster is currently comprised. Considering the Tigers have played middle-of-the-pack baseball and already carry a hefty payroll, that might be the preferred course of action.Thursdays trade buzz (July 21)Jayson Starks take: Most clubs that have asked about Archer have come away with the impression Tampa Bay is highly unlikely to move him. So why would the Dodgers be a different case? This executives take? Because Dodgers president Andrew Friedman and Rays president Matt Silverman are so close. Because the Dodgers have an extreme need for an impact starter they could control beyond this year. And because the Dodgers have prospects that fit what the Rays would need to get back in order to move their ace.Nevertheless, the Rays have been telling teams the Dodgers dont have any advantage over anyone else, despite the history and friendship of Friedman and Silverman. So if the Dodgers were able to pull this off, it would take a massive package, one that separates them from teams like Texas, another club with an excellent farm system that hasnt been able to match up with the Rays on Archer.Katie Strangs take: Though the Tigers are in a similar spot with respect to the wild-card standings as they were last season, this years team feels different to manager Brad Ausmus -- one that has more potential and upside if they can remain healthy. Ausmus admitted he didnt like the decision to sell last year -- he told then-general manager Dave Dombrowski: I think its a mistake when Dombrowski informed him they were going to unload pieces -- but doesnt envision a similar scenario this time around.Katie Strangs take:?Chicago White Sox GM Rick Hahn told reporters Thursday that the team hasnt ruled out the idea of a rebuild -- though he admitted idea of dealing someone like Chris Sale may be extreme -- and that the organization has the long-term plan in mind. What does that mean for the short term? Manager Robin Ventura noted that his club has shown resilience through stretches already this season and that they will need to do so again if they have any chance to remain in the hunt.Jerry Crasnicks take: Lind, 33, wont generate a ton of interest with his .230/.265/.455 slash line against right-handed pitching. But he does have 14 homers in 222 at-bats against righties, so he might have some appeal to a contending team looking for a lefty corner bat with quick-strike capability. Hes a free agent at the end of this season, so Dipoto would probably be happy to move him for a second-tier prospect.Wednesdays trade buzz (July 20)David Schoenfields take: The Indians like the defense of Roberto Perez and Chris Gimenez, but Indians catchers are hitting under .170 and have the lowest OPS in the majors. Lucroy would be a big upgrade, and his low salary means the Indians can afford to bring him on. Will they give up Bradley Zimmer or Clint Frazier? That might be too steep a price.David Schoenfields take: This is an interesting idea that kind of comes out of nowhere, considering that the Pirates need rotation help, but you can see what the Bucs are thinking. Their starters dont go deep into games, so more bullpen depth could help mask the weak rotation. With Mark Melancon an impending free agent, Gomez could take over as closer next year.Jayson Starks take: Other clubs say the Phillies are looking for a return similar to what they got for Jonathan Papelbon last season: a young pitcher or two with a live arm and upside but not a top-ranked prospect. Hellickson has about $3 million left on his contract, and the Phillies could use that as a bargaining chip: Take less money, give up a better player -- or vice-versa.Jerry Crasnicks take: Even with Clayton Kershaw dogged by back issues and Hyun-Jin Ryu on the disabled list, the Dodgers are running out a rotation with Scott Kazmir, Kenta Maeda, Bud Norris, Brandon McCarthy and Julio Urias this week. They also have Alex Wood and Brett Anderson working their way back from the DL. Given the teams long-term commitments to so many pitchers, Andrew Friedman and the front office dont have much incentive to go out and trade for a No. 4 or 5 starter.Jerry Crasnicks take:?Brian Sabean and Bobby Evans seem determined to upgrade the Giants bullpen, which ranks seventh in the NNational League with a 3.dddddddddddd.88 ERA. At the very least, the Giants would like to add some seventh- or eighth-inning depth to enhance manager Bruce Bochys maneuverability. Hes a master at using the pen, and thats playing to his strength.Tuesdays trade buzz (July 19)Eddie Matzs take:?The Nats thought they had solved their center-field issue when they traded for Ben Revere in January. But Washingtons CF posse (primarily Revere and backup Michael Taylor) has an on-base percentage of .274, worst in the NL at that position. They could use more production. The good news is corner outfielders Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth, who have had their share of boo-boos in recent years, have stayed healthy. Even if the injury bug does bite, Taylor, like Gardner, can play all three OF positions (and well), so adding an outfielder probably isnt the teams top priority (see: bullpen).Katie Strangs take: Manager Brad Ausmus said no decision has been made yet on the teams position heading into trade deadline but general manager Al Avila is preparing for all possibilities. However, based on track records, he seems to think the Tigers will be looking to add rather than subtract if theyre still in the playoff race. Last year, the Tigers unloaded Yoenis Cespedes, David Price and Joakim Soria at the deadline while three games under .500 (50-53) and in third place in the American League Central division, behind the Kansas City Royals (61-41) and Minnesota Twins (53-49), according to ESPN Stats & Info.Scott Laubers take:?When the Red Sox drew up their initial pitching plans for after the All-Star break, they slotted in Clay Buchholz to make a start at some point this week. Then they traded for left-hander Drew Pomeranz. With the rotation full once again and reliever Junichi Tazawa (right shoulder impingement) expected to be activated Friday, a roster move is forthcoming. Buchholz hasnt pitched since July 2 and isnt an obvious fit for a relief role. He also cant be sent to the minors without his consent, so although the Red Sox are always careful about preserving as much pitching depth as possible, Buchholz is a prime trade candidate, especially to a National League team.Mark Saxons take: General manager John Mozeliak indicated that the rhetoric is picking up in trade talks in recent days and that he remains solely focused on adding relief help, if he can, by the deadline. He also said, I think its pretty clear who has got players available and who doesnt. Most of the buzz now is around the New York Yankees and, especially, Aroldis Chapman, but that might not be the type of player the Cardinals are looking for. Acquiring Chapman will demand a serious return of young talent, and the Cardinals are trying to rebuild their system (and could face penalties that deprive them of even more prospects due to the hacking case). Also, theyre not convinced Trevor Rosenthal cant iron out his command issues and become their closer again.Tim Kurkjian video: Dodgers trying to trade Puig for well over a yearDoug Padillas take: The consensus is that the Dodgers could trade outfielder Yasiel Puig for the right price, which would be either an upgrade in the outfield or some help for the pitching staff. Puig is still just 25, with loads of upside, so the question remains: If he can show progress with the mental side of his game (worry less about being flashy, become less anxious in pressure situations), would the Dodgers be more inclined to keep him, or would teams sweeten the pot to get him?Jerry Crasnicks take: Its likely Cleveland would have to part with one of its top position player prospects, Clint Frazier or Bradley Zimmer, in a trade for Miller because he still has two-plus years left on his four-year, $36 million contract with the Yankees. The Indians might be able to get creative and come up with a different mix for Chapman, considering hes a free agent after this season. On the other hand, that 105 mph radar gun reading vs. Baltimores J.J. Hardy on Monday will only increase the buzz surrounding Chapman.Katie Strangs take:?Tigers LF Justin Upton balked when asked about the importance of the next 12 games heading into this years trade deadline. He seemed surprised at any suggestion that the Tigers might be sellers, noting the teams place within the division and wild-card standings, and he expressed confidence in his club, even if Detroit decides to stand pat.Mondays trade buzz (July 23)Marchands take:?At Triple-A Iowa, the 23-year-old left-handed hitter has a .956 OPS. The Yankees have first baseman Greg Bird returning from shoulder surgery next year to replace Mark Teixeira, but one scout said Vogelbach is better than Bird and reasoned that Vogelbach -- who, like Bird, probably cant play the outfield -- might be a DH, but he might rake enough to make it worth it.Jesse Rogers take:?There is no indication that a real rumor exists, only reports that the Yankees would want slugger Kyle Schwarber in a deal for left-handed reliever Andrew Miller. Epstein, the Cubs president of baseball operations, was emphatic about looking forward to seeing Schwarber in a Cubs uniform next spring training.Katie Strangs take: With todays dismissal of longtime Twins general manager Terry Ryan, interim GM Rob Antony takes the helm for the organization at an interesting time: two weeks prior to the trade deadline. As for what he was told by ownership? Do whatever it takes, Antony said, noting that he was not instructed to cut payroll or shed players. I dont have any constraints.?David Schoenfields take:?It wouldnt make sense for the Rays to sell low on Archer, who has struggled with fastball command and home runs (he has given up 20 already, after allowing 19 last season) while posting a 4.68 ERA. His contract runs through 2021, when a team option would pay him just $11 million. Thats the kind of player the Rays need to keep -- not deal. ' ' '