12/01/2008 - Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Houston Rockets forward Tracy McGrady is expected to be out for another week due to a sore left knee, while guard Brent Barry will be sidelined at least another two weeks due to a right leg injury.
McGrady, who is averaging 15.6 points in 15 games this season, was evaluated by noted sports surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, AL on Monday. Andrews confirmed an initial diagnosis by the Rockets that McGrady has general soreness in his knee from offseason surgery.
McGrady, who has missed Houston's last three games, will continue his rehabilitation program and will likely miss another week. From there, his playing time will be restricted upon his return to lessen the amount of stress on the knee.
Despite not having McGrady in the lineup, the Rockets are 11-7 this season and are in first place in the Southwest Division.
Barry, who has missed the last two contests with a calf injury, visited Rockets team physician Tom Clanton Monday at the Texas Medical Center. Barry, who is averaging just 2.9 points in 14 games this season, was diagnosed with a small tear in the Plantaris muscle on his right leg. The injury will require Barry to rest for about the next two weeks before resuming his on-court practice activities.
<< Dodgers offer arbitration to Manny, Lowe and Blake
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Dodgers offered salary
arbitration to outfielder Mann Ramirez, starting pitcher Derek Lowe and
infielder Casey Blake on Monday.
Ramirez and Lowe are Type-A free agents, which
<< Burnett offered arbitration by Blue Jays
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Toronto Blue Jays offered salary
arbitration to star right-handed hurler A.J. Burnett on Monday.
Burnett finished second to ace Roy Halladay in wins for Toronto a season ago,
going 18-10 with
<< Yankees decline salary arbitration with Pettitte, others
Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pitcher Andy Pettitte and right fielder Bobby
Abreu were both not offered salary arbitration by the New York Yankees prior
to a midnight (et) deadline on Monday.
Both players earned $16 million last season
<< Royals offer arbitration to Grudzielanek
Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Kansas City Royals have offered
arbitration to second basemen Mark Grudzielanek.
The 38-year-old Grudzielanek has until the conclusion of Sunday to accept the
offer. If he rejects the offer a
Red Sox offer arbitration to Varitek and Byrd >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox have offered salary
arbitration to free agent catcher Jason Varitek and right-handed pitcher Paul
Byrd.
The Red Sox would be eligible to receive compensation for Varitek, a Type
Rinne gets first career shutout as Predators top Sabres >>
Buffalo, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pekka Rinne recorded his first career shutout
as Nashville scored twice in the third period for a 2-0 win over Buffalo at
HSBC Arena.
Rinne, who was a perfect 3-0-0 entering the game, stopped all 30 s
Richardson paces Bobcats over Timberwolves >>
Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jason Richardson scored a season-high 25
points, and Emeka Okafor added a season-best 24 points to go along with 10
rebounds, as Charlotte downed Minnesota, 100-90.
The Bobcats also got a season-h
Pierce keys Celtics' ninth straight win >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Paul Pierce scored 17 of his team-high 24 points
in the third quarter, as the Boston Celtics rolled to their ninth straight win
by beating Orlando, 107-88.
Ray Allen scored 21 points, Rajon Rondo netted 16 poi
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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