The Cleveland Indians haven't completely closed the door on an extension for Justin Masterson Phil Taylor Jersey , but the two sides have put talks on hold for now.

They are focused on reaching a one-year deal to avoid a Feb. 20 arbitration hearing in Florida.

Masterson's camp submitted a salary request of $11.8 million for this season, while Cleveland countered with an offer of $8.05 million.

The $3.75 million gap in proposals represents the largest difference among arbitration-eligible players who exchanged numbers with their team.

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Arsène Wenger expects Mesut Özil to be a contender for Player of the Year next season.

Özil has been out of Arsenal's lineup since tearing his hamstring in March.

"Mesut had a period where he was tired because he was not used to playing through the [English] season," Wenger said. "Before he got injured, he had a period where he was a bit jaded. But he is a fantastic player and I would put him on the list to be player of the season next season.

"The first season is the season in which you adapt and then you know what will happen and you go into it. I believe he will know better his partners, he will know better the league and the potential is absolutely fantastic. The improvement will be in goals Peyton Manning Jersey , assists and his presence in the game."

Machado Apologizes For Actions Against Athletics - RealGM Wiretap

Manny Machado has apologized for his role in Sunday's dugout-clearing scrum with the Oakland Athletics in which a bat flew out of his hands and went down the third-base line.

"I want to apologize to all my teammates, my coaching staff, the entire Orioles organization, and Oakland and to my fans for the way I acted," he said. "That's not the way we play baseball around here."

Machado is expected to be disciplined by Major League Baseball for the incident.

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Floristry or floral arrangements is a large topic, so our focus will only be in the basics of creation of acceptable floral bouquets. The topic itself of bouquets is mostly associated with weddings. It is the primary icon that is top of mind in western society. Being the best showcase for most styles of bouquets, it would be best to mention the commonly used types of bouquets according to http:weddings.weddingchannelwedding-planning-ideaswedding-flowersqawhat-are-the-different-bouquet-styles.aspx, which are the following:

Arm or Presentation Bouquet: Also commonly used in pageants, awards and competitions usually using long stemmed flowers such as roses and calla lilies Tom Jackson Jersey , and is arranged to be cradled by the arm. Imagine it running through an arms length, leaning perpendicularly chest high on the individual while still allowing a free hand for a congratulatory shake. Depending on the actual choice of flowers used, it can be complimented with other fillers or left pure for simplicity. It is traditional fastened with a striking ribbon whether by hand or braided. The simplest kind can even use a minimum of six roses.

Biedermeier: http:www.yourdictionary relates to the origin of this style to a 19th century German style of furniture design which is solid, comfortable and simple making it a very popular choice for todays modern weddings. This is a very compact arrangement using flower bulbs with very uniform sizes - arranged in tight concentric circle from the center outward. From the top it is viewed like a target and from the side looks like a Top. Accents are hardly used, sometimes using two or more colors as an option. This uses most floral tape Terrell Davis Jersey , some ribbons and some wires to give the handle a tight, rigid grip.

Cascade or Teardrop: The third most popular bouquet of choice is a very eloquently flowing design. Its a top-heavy arrangement that has the flowers tendrils drooping towards the ground. This uses a full armament of fillers and accents that gives a very royal and opulent atmosphere to the occasion.

The next 5 types are not so frequently used but may serve as a unique flavor to very progressive wedding decorators or arrangers.

Throw Bouquet: its actually a scaled down version of the bridal bouquet which is really designed to be easily thrown at the single ladies in the audience.

Nosegay: a smaller version of the Biedermeier that uses similar flowers that are also tightly wrapped with ribbon or floral tape.

Pomander: This is best partnered if the bearer intends to wear gloves. Its a hanging ball of flowers slipped on the wrist via a ribbon. The ball effect is created by fixing the stems on a Styrofoam type floral aid.

Tussy-Mussy or Hand-Tied: This is a very natural concept, loosely tied together with a sparse mix of blossoms falling usually to a cone-shaped design.

Finally, the Composite: The most unusual bouquet concept that intends the creation of a giant customized flower using other flower parts.

In describing the styles above, we have mentioned the most important materials in making a bouquet. http:home.howstuffworkshow-to-arrange-flowers6.htm aptly describes bouquets as large corsages. Remember those things you gave or received from your date during prom? Girls either had to wear it on your wrist or pin them on their dress. It was usually made up of a single large bulb flower with minimal accents or a dainty orchid arrangement.

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