Indians avoid arbitration with Perez
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02/02/2012 -
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cleveland Indians avoided arbitration
with reliever Rafael Perez on Thursday, signing him to a one-year deal.
Terms were not disclosed, but the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported the deal to
be worth $2.005 million.
Perez appeared in 71 games for the Indians last season, posting a 5-2 record
with a 3.00 earned run average. In his six-year major league career, all with
Cleveland, the lefty is 20-12 with a 3.64 ERA in 330 appearances.
In arbitration filings, Perez had asked for $2.4 million, while the Indians
offered $1.6 million. Thursday's deal is reportedly just above the midpoint of
those offers.
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Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Nationals have reportedly won
their salary arbitration case against pitcher John Lannan.
According to the Washington Times, Lannan will earn the team's offer of $5
million for 2012 inste
<< New England acquires Colombia forward Moreno
Foxborough, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New England Revolution acquired Colombia
forward Jose Moreno on loan from Colombian power Once Caldas on Thursday.
The 30-year-old Moreno has played in Colombia, Ukraine, Argentina, Romania and
Peru duri
<< Mast wins European Senior Q School
Lagoa, Portugal (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - American Dick Mast posted a four-under 67
on Thursday to earn the victory in the Finals of European Senior Tour
Qualifying School.
Mast, the only player to shoot four rounds in the 60s, finishe
<< Melo cleared to return for Syracuse
Syracuse, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Syracuse center Fab Melo has been reinstated
by the university and will return to the court Saturday after missing three
games.
The school didn't disclose why Melo was forced to sit, citing federal stude
<< Underrated Sixers fight for respect
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - "Philadelphia is the only city where
you can experience the thrill of victory and the agony of reading about it the
next day," - Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt.
The Sixers could only gain a victor
Manning's status no longer in doubt >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Listen to a presidential campaign long enough and you're
bound to hear the phrase: Are you better off than you were four years ago?
But while Democrats, Republicans, Independents and Anarchists might come up
with four diff
Giants' Coughlin still whistling past the critics >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Some of the NFL's greatest coaches were unmistakable in
presence.
Hear a gruff voice while watching a 1960's era NFL Films marathon: It's Green
Bays Vince Lombardi. See the outline of a hat atop an angular and
expressionl
Tottenham signs defender Nelsen >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tottenham signed defender Ryan Nelsen after
he was released from Blackburn, the Premier League club announced Thursday.
Nelsen, 34, captained New Zealand at the 2010 World Cup. Blackburn terminated
his con
Fordham signs 15 for Moorhead's first class >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Fordham University football coach Joe Moorhead
announced the 15 members of his first recruiting class on Thursday, one day
after the national signing period began.
It is the Rams' third recruiting class since
Vancouver's Hodgson named top rookie for January >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Vancouver Canucks center Cory Hodgson has been
selected as the NHL's top rookie for the month of January.
Hodgson scored six goals and assisted on four others, leading all rookies last
month with 10 points,
Oddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite.
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Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1.
Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award.
Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1.
All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY.
A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks.
For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, see below. And for complete odds for the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, click the link provided.
2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award
Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1
Ron Brace (NE) 25/1
Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1
Darius Butler (NE) 40/1
Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1
Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1
Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1
Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1
Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1
Larry English (SD) 15/1
Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1
Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1
Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1
Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1
James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1
Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1
Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1
Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1
Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1
Roy Miller (TB) 20/1
Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1
Fili Moala (IND) 30/1
Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1
Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1
B J Raji (GB) 7/1
Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1
Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1
David Verkune (CLE) 20/1
Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1
Field (Any Other Player) 6/1
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