11/10/2008 - Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Kansas City Royals signed pitcher Brandon Duckworth to a 2009 Major League contract on Monday and proceeded to outright him to Triple-A Omaha.
The 32-year-old Duckworth made just seven big league starts last season, going 3-3 with a 4.50 earned-run average with Kansas City.
It was his third season with the Royals and eighth of his career. The right- hander has compiled a 23-34 record with a 5.28 ERA in 134 appearances -- 84 starts -- with the Phillies, Astros and Royals.
<< Juan Encarnacion files for free agency
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Attempting to recover from a career-
threatening injury, Juan Encarnacion was the only player to file for free
agency Monday.
It is unknown if the former Cardinals outfielder will be able to
<< Phils re-sign veteran P Eyre
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed
veteran reliever Scott Eyre to a one-year, $2 million contract extension on
Monday.
The left-handed Eyre, 36, was acquired from the Chicago Cubs in exchange
<< Devils place D Martin on IR
Newark, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Jersey Devils placed defenseman Paul
Martin on injured reserve Monday.
The 27-year-old Martin has missed the last four games with upper body
soreness. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound rearguard has
<< Nothing "funny" about moving tail end of NASCAR race to ESPN2
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With the second-to-last race in the "Chase
for the Sprint Cup" reaching its climactic point and Jimmie Johnson on the
verge of clinching his record-tying third consecutive series championship,
viewers
Nats deal for Willingham, Olsen >>
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Nationals have reportedly made a
deal to acquire left fielder Josh Willingham and left-handed pitcher Scott
Olsen from the Florida Marlins.
The Marlins Web site reports second baseman Emilio
Jets bring back CB Law >>
Culver City, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Jets reportedly signed free
agent cornerback Ty Law to a one-year contract Monday.
According to the NFL Network, Law, who was previously with the Jets, will be
in uniform for Thursday nigh
Dye among six inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame >>
St. Augustine, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Famed golf course architect Pete Dye was
among six people inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame Monday.
Dye's courses have hosted major championships, PGA Tour and LPGA Tour events,
Ryder Cups and
Duke rolls to season-opening victory >>
Durham, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kyle Singler notched a double-double with 19
points and 10 rebounds, while Nolan Smith took over for Greg Paulus with 15
points, as eighth-ranked Duke blitzed Presbyterian, 80-49, in the opening
round
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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