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06/05/2010 -
NEW YORK (AP) -Struggling pitcher Oliver Perez was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday by the New York Mets because of a sudden - and somewhat convenient - injury to his right knee.
The move was made retroactive to Tuesday, and it solved a roster problem for the Mets. Left-hander Jonathon Niese came off the disabled list to start Saturday against Florida, so New York needed to open a spot for him.
By putting Perez on the 15-day DL, the Mets avoided having to send a pitcher to the minors.
In the second year of a $36 million, three-year contract, Perez lost his spot in the rotation this season and was banished to a mop-up role in the bullpen. The team had hoped he would accept a minor league assignment to work on his troubles, but he had the contractual right to refuse.
Perez arrived at Citi Field on Friday and complained of discomfort in his right knee, the team said. Perez, who underwent surgery on the same knee in September 2009, had an MRI later that night and was diagnosed with patella tendinitis, according to the club. He will begin a rehab stint at the Mets' complex in Florida and it is not known when he will begin throwing again.
Perez is 0-3 with a 6.28 ERA in 11 appearances, including seven starts. The 28-year-old lefty has allowed 43 hits over 38 2-3 innings with 30 strikeouts and a team-high 33 walks.
New York manager Jerry Manuel said Perez told him Friday that his knee started bothering him after his most recent outing, Monday in San Diego.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.
<< Twins try to topple A's once again
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Twins strive to build off a hard-fought and
much-needed win on Friday when the American League Central leaders continue a
three-game series with the Oakland Athletics this evening at the Coliseum.
Minnesota h
<< Dodgers, Braves resume series between teams on the rise
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) -- The Atlanta Braves have vaulted themselves to the top of
the National League East by virtue of an impressive recent run of success. The
Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping their own surge of late can propel the
defending NL West
<< Willis to make D-Backs' debut against Rockies
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The best performances of Dontrelle Willis' career, one
which has veered sadly off course in recent years, came during his days in the
National League. The struggling left-hander now gets an opportunity to
resurrect his fallen
<< Tigers try to bounce back in middle test with Royals
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Tigers will ask Justin Verlander to play the
role of stopper when the slumping club plays the second of three consecutive
meetings with the Kansas City Royals tonight at Kauffman Stadium.
Eight losses in a 10-g
Nats bring up C Burke, release C Coste >>
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Nationals have selected
the contract of catcher Jamie Burke from Triple-A Syracuse and unconditionally
released veteran catcher Chris Coste.
In addition, the team placed catcher Carlos
Netherlands star Robben injured in friendly >>
Amsterdam, Netherlands (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arjen Robben injured his hamstring
after scoring two goals in the Netherlands' 6-1 win over Hungary on Saturday,
leaving his availability for the World Cup in doubt.
Robben entered the match at Am
Ideye replaces Mikel on Nigeria's roster >>
Johannesburg, South Africa (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback put
uncapped Brown Ideye on his World Cup team Saturday to replace injured Chelsea
midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Mikel will not take part in this summer's World Cup in
Japan defender Konno set to miss World Cup opener >>
Sion, Switzerland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Japan defender Yasuyuki Konno injured his
knee in Friday's friendly against the Ivory Coast, and will likely miss his
country's World Cup opener against Cameroon on June 14.
Konno is expected to miss t
NFL betting action is back! At MySportsbook, all of the pro football odds are posted for the NFC North. Check out how we see the four teams in this cloudy division stacking up this year in the chase for the playoffs! Green Bay Packers (+125) - With QB Aaron Rodgers leading the offense and DC Dom Capers working his magic on defense, the Packers are a real force to be reckoned with.
Virtually nothing changed on this offense for Green Bay from last year to this year, save for the addition of rookie OT Brian Bulaga to the bunch. Expect more huge numbers from the Pack, and a relatively favorable schedule should get them over the hump and into the playoffs once again this season. My NFL Betting Predictions: 11-5, 1st place in NFC North Minnesota Vikings (+130) - There are still too many unknowns about the Vikes this year. There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not.
There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win.
Chicago Bears (+350) - The Bears are probably a bit of an overhyped team once again this year.No, we don't think it is plausible for QB Jay Cutler to have as bad of a season as he did last year, and we do think the additions of RB Chester Taylor and DE Julius Peppers are going to help immensely, but there's still something in the water in the Windy City that we aren't so sure about. Maybe Chicago finds its way to .500... but then again, maybe it doesn't. If Favre comes back, Cutler might be the worst quarterback in this division this year.
Detroit Lions (+1500) - The Lions are probably once again going to be the whipping boys for the rest of the teams in the NFC North, but they aren't just going to roll over and die once again. There is some real talent amassing on this team offensively, as the combination of QB Matt Stafford, RB Jahvid Best, WR Calvin Johnson, and TE Brandon Pettigrew should put a bunch of points on the board if the offensive line can even remotely hold up. The questions really lie on defense, where it feels like DT Ndamukong Suh is going to be trying to stop opposing teams all by himself. This year should show some marked improvement in the Motor City.
The Patriots will make NFL betting fans a lot of money this season, get in early and enjoy the cash.
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