11/12/2008 - Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Yankees have signed left-handed reliever Damaso Marte to a three-year contract with a club option for 2012.
Marte was acquired by the Yankees in the July 26 trade that also brought outfielder Xavier Nady from Pittsburgh, in exchange for a quartet of players -- highlighted by pitching prospect Jeff Karstens.
The 33-year-old Marte posted a 5.40 earned run average and 1-3 record in 25 appearances for New York in 2008. In 72 appearances between the Pirates and Yankees, Marte went 5-3 with a 4.02 ERA and held opponents to a .214 average.
Marte has been heavily used over the past five seasons, making the fourth-most appearances (352) in the majors.
In nine MLB seasons with Seattle, Pittsburgh, the White Sox and Yankees, Marte has a mark of 22-24 with 36 saves and a 3.29 ERA in 519 games. Opposing batters have hit .222 against Marte during his career.
<< Hurricanes activate Sutter off IR
Raleigh, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Carolina Hurricanes rookie center Brandon
Sutter was activated off injured reserve Wednesday after recovering from a
concussion.
Sutter was hurt in an October 25 game against the New York Islanders
<< River Rats add Helminen, Paiement to fold
Albany, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Center Dwight Helminen has been returned to the
Albany River Rats by their National Hockey League affiliate, the Carolina
Hurricanes, the American Hockey league club announced on Wednesday.
The 25-year-ol
<< Chiefs sign DE Babin
Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms
on a one-year contract with defensive end Jason Babin, a former first-round
draft pick.
Babin played in two games this season for Seattle before being cut Se
<< Falcons send Goulet, Lerg to Stockton
Springfield, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Springfield Falcons assigned forwards
Stephane Goulet and Bryan Lerg to their ECHL affiliate, the Stockton Thunder,
the American Hockey League club announced on Wednesday.
Goulet has played in five
Ricky Ray among CFL weekly award winners >>
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Edmonton quarterback Ricky Ray, British
Columbia defensive back Ryan Phillips, Winnipeg kick returner Jason Armstead
and Winnipeg defensive tackle Doug Brown were named the CFL's top players for
the wee
Berry bounced as Bombers coach >>
Winnipeg, MB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have fired head
coach Doug Berry.
Berry spent three seasons guiding the Bombers and posted a record of 27-26-1.
The team finished 8-10 this past season, good enough for second
NBA Pacific: Bynum hopes to help Lakers take the next step >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Obviously if you reach the NBA Finals and take the eventual
champs to six games you have to be considered a legitimate NBA title
contender.
But, after watching the Boston Celtics torture the Los Angeles Lakers
Piniella's staff to return in 2009 >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Cubs announced Wednesday that
manager Lou Piniella's coaching staff will return for the 2009 season.
Piniella was named the National League's top manager earlier Wednesday after
leading the
Brandon Roy Favorite to Win 2007 NBA Rookie of the Year
Portland TrailBlazer’s guard, Brandon Roy, is MySportsbook.com’s overwhelming favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year odds.
Despite missing 20 games due to an injury earlier this season, Roy has definitely put up the best numbers of his 1st year peers. In 32 games, Roy is averaging 15.3 PPG, 4.2 boards and 3.5 assists in over 33 minutes of play per game. While most rookies breakdown as the season progresses (see Morrison), Roy is only getting stronger as his playing time and scoring average has increased each month.
With 30 or so games left in the regular season, Roy isn’t a lock for the award by any means. Other rookies are putting together some pretty impressive campaigns and a few could give Roy a run for the award with increased playing time. Heading the list is first pick, Andrea Bargnani of the Toronto Raptors. Even though he has started only two games all season, Bargnani is averaging 10.3 PPPG while shooting 35% from deep.
Randy Foye of the Minnesota Timberwolves could be set to give Roy the best competition NBA Rookie of the Year betting lines. With the benching of Mike James, Foye looks like he could be the starter in the T-Wolves backcourt for the rest of the season. So far, Foye has averaged 9 PPG and 2.4 assists in just under 21 minutes per game. With his new role of starter, Foye’s numbers will definitely increase. In his first game as the new starting guard this past Sunday, Foye had 10 points; five rebounds and 8 assists. More importantly, he logged 34 minutes of playing time; his third highest run of the season.
Adam Morrison, of the Charlotte Bobcats, was the favorite early on in the season after averaging 15+ PPG through the first month of the season. Ever since his torrid start, Morrison’s point production has declined each month. This really isn’t surprising, considering at 6’8” he only weighs 205 lbs. Obviously he will need to hit the weights big time during the off-season in order to keep from breaking down in the future.
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