Mets closer Rodriguez has ligament tear
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08/16/2010 - Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez has a ligament tear in his right thumb, and it has been recommended that he undergo surgery to repair the injury.
Rodriguez did not travel with the Mets to Houston following Sunday's game against Philadelphia and was examined at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. An MRI exam revealed the tear, while the Mets' medical staff recommended surgery. A date for the procedure has not been set.
It is unclear exactly how Rodriguez suffered the injury, but several media outlets reported he injured the thumb Wednesday, when he allegedly hit his girlfriend's father after a loss to Colorado. He was taken into custody by police and released a day later, then was issued a two-game suspension by the Mets.
Rodriguez pitched Saturday, but his season is now apparently over. In 53 appearances, he has posted a 2.20 ERA, 25 saves and 4-2 record.
The 28-year-old is due to make $11.5 million in 2011, the last year of his contract. However, he has an option for 2012 worth $17.5 million that is guaranteed if Rodriguez finishes 55 games in 2011, finishes 100 games between 2010-11, and if doctors declare him healthy after the 2011 season. Rodriguez has finished 46 games this year.
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<< Texans rookie RB Tate done for season
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Houston Texans rookie running back Ben Tate
will miss the season due to a fractured ankle, head coach Gary Kubiak
announced on Monday.
Tate was carted off the field in the third quarter of Saturday
<< Rezai advances; Peer exits Rogers Cup
Montreal, QC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sixteenth-seeded Frenchwoman Aravane Rezai
moved on, while 14th-seeded Israeli Shahar Peer went by way of an opening-
round upset Monday at the $2 million Rogers Cup, a U.S. Open tune-up.
Rezai came from behin
<< Rangers OF Cruz hits DL again
St. Petersburg, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Texas Rangers placed outfielder
Nelson Cruz on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a left hamstring strain.
The move is retroactive to August 15.
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<< United cruises past Newcastle
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First-half goals from Dimitar Berbatov and Darren Fletcher put the hosts well
on the
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NIT tip-off field, brackets announced >>
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the field for its 16-team Tip-off tournament on Monday, installing Villanova
as the top seed.
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McGrady signs on in Motown >>
Auburn Hills, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Pistons announced the signing
of veteran swingman Tracy McGrady to a one-year contract Monday.
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Saints take Meachem off PUP list >>
Metairie, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans Saints activated wide
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Meachem took to the practice field for the first time since undergoing
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Lions put Dizon on IR, take Simpson off PUP list >>
Allen Park, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Lions placed linebacker Jordon
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physically unable to perform list.
Dizon, primarily a special teams contributor
Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Odds
Will he or won't he? Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.
Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.
"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."
Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.
Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.
But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.
Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback. It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.
Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Baltimore Ravens 15-1
Buffalo Bills 50-1
Carolina Panthers 18-1
Chicago Bears 10-1
Cincinnati Bengals 15-1
Cleveland Browns 100-1
Dallas Cowboys 15-1
Denver Broncos 15-1
Detroit Lions 100-1
Green Bay Packers 50-1
Houston Texans 100-1
Indianapolis Colts 6-1
Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1
Kansas City Chiefs 30-1
Miami Dolphins 40-1
Minnesota Vikings 75-1
New England Patriots 10-1
New Orleans Saints 18-1
New York Giants 20-1
New York Jets 30-1
Oakland Raiders 100-1
Philadelphia Eagles 18-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1
Saint Louis Rams 60-1
San Diego Chargers 6-1
San Francisco 49ers 75-1
Seattle Seahawks 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1
Tennessee Titans 40-1
Washington Redskins 50-1
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