Rockies reinstate Francis from DL
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08/07/2008 -
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Colorado Rockies pitcher Jeff Francis was
activated from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old lefty had been sidelined for over a month with inflammation in
his left shoulder. He was scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the
Washington Nationals, but that game was postponed.
Instead, he is set to start the first game of a Thursday doubleheader with
Washington, opposite Jason Bergmann.
After having a remarkable 2007 season, this campaign has not been good for
Francis thus far. He has posted a 3-7 record with a 5.67 earned run average in
17 games.
He went 1-0 with an ERA of 0.63 in three rehab starts with Double-A Tulsa.
Francis was 17-9 with a 4.22 ERA last year for the National League champion
Rockies. He also posted a 2-1 mark with a 4.86 ERA in the postseason as
Colorado was swept by the Red Sox in the World Series.
In a corresponding move, the Rockies optioned pitcher Steven Register to
Triple-A Colorado Springs. The team also announced that pitcher Valerio De
Los Santos cleared waivers and was assigned to Colorado Springs.
<< Rockies/Nationals game postponed
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wednesday's game between the Colorado Rockies
and Washington Nationals was postponed because of rain.
The teams will play a doubleheader on Thursday, with the first game scheduled
for 3:05 p.m. (et). The se
<< Report: Favre traded to Jets
Green Bay, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Green Bay Packers reportedly traded
quarterback Brett Favre to the New York Jets late Wednesday night.
The Green Bay Press-Gazette cited an NFL source as confirmation for the trade,
and it said
<< Ponson pitches Yanks to win over Rangers
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sidney Ponson posted his second straight
solid performance and Mariano Rivera worked a scoreless ninth to notch his
27th save in as many opportunities, as the Yankees edged the Rangers, 5-3, in
the thi
<< Thome powers White Sox to victory over Tigers
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jim Thome hit a three-run home run and John
Danks threw six-plus solid innings, as the Chicago White Sox topped Detroit,
5-1, in the second of three games with the Tigers.
Danks (9-4) gave up just one r
<< Marcum, Barajas lead Blue Jays over struggling A's
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Shaun Marcum had a no-hitter through five
innings and Rod Barajas hit a three-run home run, as the Toronto Blue Jays
topped the struggling Oakland Athletics, 5-1, in the third contest of a four-
game se
Youkilis leaves game with injured hand >>
Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin
Youkilis left in the first inning of Wednesday's game against the Kansas City
Royals with a right hand injury after being hit by a pitch.
The injury is listed a
Fish, Safin advance in Los Angeles >>
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Fifth-seeded Russian Marat Safin and
sixth-seeded American Mardy Fish advanced, while second-seeded Spaniard
Fernando Verdasco fell in Wednesday's second-round action at the $475,000
Country
Ellsbury, Red Sox blast Royals >>
Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jacoby Ellsbury went 3-for-4 with a three-
run homer and scored twice as the Boston Red Sox routed the Kansas City
Royals, 8-2, in the rubber match of a three-game set.
Tim Wakefield (7-8) pitched s
Favre traded to Jets >>
Green Bay, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Green Bay Packers reached an
agreement to trade quarterback Brett Favre to the New York Jets late
Wednesday night.
Though the Packers did not release terms of the trade, the Gree
Celtics to begin title defense against James, Cavaliers >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Celtics will begin their title
defense on Tuesday, October 28 at home against LeBron James and the
Cleveland Cavaliers.
The contest is the first of two featured on the NBA's 2008-09
El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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