11/03/2008 - St. Petersburg, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Monday that the team has declined the 2009 options on the contracts of designated hitter Cliff Floyd and pitcher Trever Miller.
Floyd appeared in 80 games last year, which included 72 starts as the designated hitter. He batted .268 on the season and had 11 home runs and 39 RBI.
The 35-year-old has been in the majors since 1993 and in 1,611 games he has 233 home runs and 865 RBI along with a .279 average. He has also played for Montreal, Florida, Boston, the Mets and the Cubs.
Miller made 68 appearances for Tampa last season out of the bullpen and went 2-0 with a 4.15 earned-run average in 43 1/3 innings of work.
Since his first appearance in the majors in 1996, he has pitched in 519 games and has a 14-14 record with a 4.43 ERA. He has played for Detroit, Houston, the Dodgers, Philadelphia, Toronto and Houston.
The team also announced on Monday that catcher Michel Hernandez has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Durham.
<< Iverson heads to Pistons for three players
Auburn Hills, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Pistons pulled off a big
deal on Monday, acquiring star guard Allen Iverson from the Denver Nuggets in
exchange for three players.
Leaving the Motor City will be guard Chauncey Billups,
<< British Columbia dominates West Division All-Star team
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Canadian Football League announced
the 2008 West Division All-Star team on Monday, as voted upon by members of
the Football Reporters of Canada.
The British Columbia Lions garnered 13 mention
<< Bills S Whitner likely out vs. Pats with separated shoulder
Buffalo, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Buffalo Bills will likely be without the
services of safety Donte Whitner in this Sunday's divisional battle against
the New England Patriots.
Whitner suffered a separated shoulder in Sunday's 26-17
<< Montreal and Winnipeg headline East Division All-Star team
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Canadian Football League on Monday
announced the 2008 East Division All-Star team, as voted upon by members of
the Football Reporters of Canada.
Fourteen Alouettes garnered mention, led by
Blue Jackets activate Modin from IR >>
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Columbus Blue Jackets activated forward
Fredrik Modin from injured reserve on Monday.
The 34-year-old has just three assists in five games this season. He was
placed on IR on October 21 with a hip
Red Bulls' Angel earns MLS Player of the Month >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Major League Soccer announced on Monday that
New York Red Bulls forward Juan Pablo Angel has been voted the league's Player
of the Month. The Colombian scored three goals and one assist in four games in
October
Edwards could make it an interesting Chase after all >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Just when it looked like Jimmie Johnson
was going to run away with this year's "Chase for the Sprint Cup"
championship, here comes Carl Edwards with a late-season surge.
Edwards took a huge gamble in his q
Fulmer done as Tennessee head coach after 2008 >>
Knoxville, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Longtime Tennessee head coach Phillip
Fulmer announced at a Monday afternoon press conference that he will not
return as head coach next season.
Fulmer, a Tennessee alum, is in his 17th year as
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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