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08/23/2010 -
WASHINGTON (AP) -Stephen Strasburg is headed back to the disabled list, and his prized right arm will undergo yet another examination that will largely determine whether he pitches again this season.
The Washington Nationals rookie will have a second MRI exam to see if anything more than a strained tendon in his forearm caused him to grimace after throwing a changeup in Saturday's game at Philadelphia. Strasburg was removed from the game and underwent an MRI on Sunday.
The MRI ``showed some things on there that led us to set up another MRI,'' general manager Mike Rizzo said Monday. The GM said the upcoming test will be done in the ``next day or two'' and will use an injection of dye that should render ``a full view of what's going on in there.''
For now, the Nationals are still calling Strasburg's injury a flexor strain in his throwing arm. He had been scheduled to start again Thursday, but instead will find himself on the disabled list for the second time in less than a month. The Nationals are expected to soon make the move official.
``He's anxious to find out what's going on,'' Rizzo said. ``He felt good today. His elbow felt good. ... To say he's little anxious, a little emotional would be fair to say.''
Strasburg, who is 5-3 with a 2.91 ERA and 92 strikeouts in 68 innings, was hurt while making his third start since returning from the disabled list because of inflammation in the back of his right shoulder.
Rizzo said Strasburg arrived at Nationals Park on Monday hoping do some throwing. The Nationals, who have been extremely cautious with Strasburg's development, told him no. Strasburg has told the team he had a similar problem in college at San Diego State and pitched through it. He was the overall No. 1 pick in the 2009 draft.
``It's discouraging for Stephen,'' manager Jim Riggleman said.
Rizzo wouldn't speculate on whether Strasburg could be shelved for the season, saying the team will wait for the results on the next test and take a ``prudent course of action after that.'' Fellow Nationals starter John Lannan also had swelling around his flexor tendon earlier this season and missed one start.
The Nationals have been careful to limit the innings and take every other precaution with their 22-year-old phenom - he was taken out of a game recently because of a protest in the outfield that delayed the game for a few minutes.
Riggleman is familiar with promising pitchers who flame out early, having managed a young Kerry Wood with the Chicago Cubs. Riggleman said it's important to properly deal with the ``red flags'' that arise early.
``It just seems like pitchers get to a point where they're past all the issues, guys like Livan (Hernandez) and Miguel (Batista),'' Riggleman said. ``It just seems like it's the way it goes with these young pitchers.''Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.
<< Redskins S Moore has knee surgery, out 4-6 weeks
Ashburn, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Washington Redskins safety Kareem Moore
underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Monday and is likely to miss four to
six weeks worth of action.
Moore was expected to start in Washington's defensive ba
<< Shanahan has private meeting with Haynesworth
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The offseason drama involving Washington
Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth continued Monday, as head coach
Mike Shanahan confirmed that he "had a conversation" with the two-time Pro
Bowl se
<< Nats' Strasburg headed to DL
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Washington Nationals rookie phenom Stephen
Strasburg will be placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained flexor
tendon in his right forearm.
According to the Mid-Atlantic Sportsbook Betting Lines, Strasbur
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Red Sox claim Tigers' Damon; decision pending >>
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox have claimed outfielder
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Patchan returns, Nixon out for No. 4 Florida >>
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -Florida's Matt Patchan is back at practice, but the player competing with him at left tackle is out with a knee injury.Coach Urban Meyer says sophomore Xavier Nixon, who started the final five games last season, is having his
Nadal named top seed for U.S. Open >>
Flushing, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rafael Nadal will seek his first U.S. Open
title and a career grand slam as the top-seeded player in the tournament, as
the men's seedings for tennis' final major of 2010 were announced on Monday.
Nadal,
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American Idol odds : Blake Lewis the Early Standout
An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.
Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off. Randy was not impressed though. Paula thought he started off fantastic. "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either.
Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed. Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact. He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition.
Big favorite Sundance came in with a flat version of "Knights in White Satin" and the judges let him have it, including Paula. Randy claimed the song was out of pitch throughout.
Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next. Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential. Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell. He sang "Careless Whisper".
22 year old Chris Richardson was up next. He was listed with +1100 odds coming in. He got the best response from the judges though Simon did not believe the vocal was that great.
Nick was boring and pitchy. Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week. Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition.
Beat boxer Blake Lewis was listed with early +1000 odds or $1000 payout on a $100 bet if he were to become the next American Idol winner odds . These of course were the early odds. He was considered original for picking an "odd song". He did not beat box and the judges felt it was the best vocal of the night.
Sanjaya came in as the second biggest favorite after Chris Sligh but his performance Tuesday night was not very good.
Chris Sleigh was the early favorite at +450 odds. Great voice and a great sense of humor. He's a real standout. Randy felt it was on point but maybe ahead of the chorus a little bit. Simon Cowell said he felt like he was in some "sort of weird student gig".
Jared Cotter followed. He was listed with +2000 odds early on to win the competition. The judges felt he needs to take more risks but looked good.
22-year old AJ Talbado, who has tried out for American Idol five times, was up next. "Kind of a theme park performance" said Simon. Though the judges felt he performed okay. Simon did feel AJ might be better than he originally thought.
Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition. He was the last to perform. He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start.
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