Red Sox issue medical updates on Pedroia, Varitek
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07/16/2010 -
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona issued
medical updates on second baseman Dustin Pedroia and catcher Jason Varitek
prior to Friday's game against the Texas Rangers.
Pedroia broke a bone in his left foot with a foul ball on June 25 in Colorado
and has been out since. Pedroia has been fitted for a boot to allow weight-
bearing activity.
"The scan showed on Pedey a lot of healing, which is really good news,"
Francona said. "He's allowed to begin weight-bearing [activity]. He has to
keep the boot on for approximately a week-to-two weeks, probably two weeks."
The news is not as good for Varitek. He was catching in a game at Fenway
against Tampa Bay on June 30 when he took a foul ball from Carl Crawford off
his right foot. It broke a similar bone and sent him to the DL.
"Tek is a little bit behind," Francona added. "There's not as much healing
with Tek, which I think they expected. He's probably a couple of weeks behind
Pedey."
Francona said the Red Sox will activate reliever Manny Delcarmen on Saturday.
Delcarmen hasn't pitched since June 30 due to a strained right forearm.
<< Yankees honor Steinbrenner, Sheppard
Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Yankees held a tribute prior to
Friday night's game against Tampa Bay to honor late team owner George
Steinbrenner and former public address announcer Bob Sheppard.
Fans and the entire
<< Habs appoint Carriere assistant GM
Montreal, Quebec (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Montreal Canadiens announced on
Friday the appointment of Larry Carriere to assistant general manager and
director of player personnel.
Carriere, a Montreal native, had been a pro scout fo
<< Padres disable Latos, Adams
San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Diego Padres have placed pitchers
Mat Latos and Mike Adams on the 15-day disabled list.
Latos will be out of action due to a strained left oblique muscle suffered
when he was trying to hold
<< Indians release C Redmond
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cleveland Indians have released catcher
Mike Redmond after designating him for assignment last Saturday.
Redmond was hitting .206 with five runs batted in over 63 at-bats at the time
of his designation
<< Brewers' Davis shelved by elbow tendinitis
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Milwaukee Brewers have placed lefty Doug
Davis on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his left elbow.
Davis was scheduled to pitch Monday to open a four-game series in Pittsburgh.
He missed the
Heat re-sign Anthony; formalize Miller signing >>
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Heat continued filling out their roster
on Friday by re-signing center Joel Anthony and inking second-round draft pick
Dexter Pittman.
The team also formalized the signing of free agent guard Mike
Mets bump Pelfrey to Monday >>
San Francisco, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Mets starting pitcher Mike
Pelfrey will have his scheduled Saturday start pushed back to Monday due to a
stiff neck.
The Mets will insert lefty Hisanori Takahashi to take the place of Pelf
Gainey goes in front at Chiquita Classic >>
Maineville, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tommy Gainey posted a six-under 66 on Friday
to move atop the leaderboard after the second round of the inaugural Chiquita
Classic.
Gainey finished 36 holes at 14-under 130 at TPC River's Bend and is one st
Manny Ramirez replaced in first inning >>
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez
left Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals due to right calf
tightness. He's considered day-to-day.
Ramirez was replaced in left field by Xavier Paul in the b
NFL suspends Seahawks LB Hill one game >>
Seattle, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The NFL has suspended Seattle Seahawks
linebacker Leroy Hill one game for violating the league's substance abuse
policy.
Hill was also fined an additional game check. The Seattle Times reported
Barry Bonds Watch: Giants Slugger Says He'll Be Back
With only 21 home runs standing between him and Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds is indeed planning on coming back for more in 2007. At least, that's what his agent told the Los Angeles Times.
"Barry's going to play in 2007," Jeff Borris of Beverly Hills Sports Council told the Times on Tuesday. "I've had many discussions with Barry and he's going to play. My intentions are to see to it he's in a big-league uniform next season. Those are my marching orders."
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Kansas City, MO - Kansas City has not officially named Matt Cassel its starting quarterback, but there can be no doubt now.
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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
Patriots made him their franchise player, meaning his salary for this season will be about $15 million.
New head coach Todd Haley, taking over for Herm Edwards after a 2-14 season, refused to name a starter at any position during offseason workouts. But it was obvious to everyone the team belonged to Cassel.
"I go out there each and every day with that focus that I'm the starter," Cassel said during a June minicamp. "Competition brings out the best in everybody."
The signing will come as welcome news to Cassel's new coaches and teammates. Amiable and hardworking, online football betting he appeared to win over everyone at minicamp.
"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
After one workout, wide receiver Devard Darling declared Cassel "a breath of fresh air."
"He has a lot of swagger, a lot of confidence. It's good for us," said Darling. "We trust in him that he's going to go out there and lead us all the way."
nse to accommodate his specific abilities.
Trapped on the bench behind Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC and then unable to unseat Super Bowl MVP Brady at New England, Cassel seemed destined to be a backup all his life. As Brady was helped off the field last September, Cassel seized the opportunity he'd been waiting for since high school.
In his only sustained action since his teens, he hit 349 of 555 passes for 3,949 yards at New England. He had 23 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions as the Patriots, who had gone unbeaten through the regular season the year before, finished 11-5 and out of the playoffs.
Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who had been Bill Belichick's assistant in New England, engineered the trade after the Patriots became convinced that Brady would recover fully from his knee operation.
"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."
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