Cardinals sign P Motte
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01/25/2012 -
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The St. Louis Cardinals have avoided
arbitration with Jason Motte, signing the reliever to a one-year contract on
Wednesday.
Motte emerged as the club's closer late last year, recording nine saves from
August 28 to the end of season. He earned five more saves in the postseason
and was on the mound for the final out of the World Series.
The 29-year-old established a franchise single-season record in 2011 for games
pitched by a right-hander with 78.
For his career, Motte has compiled a 13-8 record with 12 saves and a 2.92
earned run average.
<< Alouettes sign Boulay, Mims
Montreal, QC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Montreal Alouettes signed safety Etienne
Boulay and wide receiver Adam Mims to two-year deals on Wednesday.
Boulay only played in four games last season due to a concussion. In six
seasons, all w
<< Colts name Pagano head coach
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Indianapolis Colts have named former
Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano as the team's next head
coach.
The Colts, coming off a 2-14 season, needed a new head coach after getting rid
o
<< Steelers DT Hoke announces retirement
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Chris
Hoke has announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the NFL.
The 35-year-old nose tackle from Brigham Young University had three tackles in
six games this yea
<< Western Illinois coordinator resigns abruptly
Macomb, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Western Illinois football is seeking a defensive
coordinator again after the recently hired Kevin Corless resigned due to
personal reasons.
Corless, who spent nine seasons leading the defense at Arkansas State f
<< D.C. United signs Argentine defender Dudar
Washington, D.C. (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - D.C. United announced the signing of
Argentine defender Emiliano Dudar on Wednesday, pending the receipt of an
International Transfer Certificate and visa.
Dudar, 30, joins D.C. from Swiss sid
San Jose State extends MacIntyre >>
San Jose, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Jose State extended the contract of
head football coach Mike MacIntyre through the 2017 season.
"In two years as San Jose State's head coach, Mike MacIntyre created a new
dynamic that articula
Suns' Lopez gets one-game suspension >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez has been
suspended one game without pay for improper conduct towards a game official.
The incident occurred with 8:14 remaining in the second quarter of the Suns'
99-96
Red Sox sign P Bailey >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox signed pitcher Andrew
Bailey to a one-year contract on Wednesday, thereby avoiding arbitration.
Bailey was acquired by the Red Sox from the Oakland Athletics on December 28.
Last sea
Gallinari, Nuggets agree to extension >>
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Nuggets and Danilo Gallinari have
agreed to a multi-year contract extension.
The Denver Post reported the deal to be a four-year, $42 million pact.
Gallinari joined the Nuggets last season i
Ohio State routs Penn State >>
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jared Sullinger had a double-double with 20
points and 13 rebounds, helping No. 4 Ohio State record a wire-to-wire victory
over Penn State, 78-54.
William Buford added 15 points and nine rebounds for the
The 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds have been released and Denver Broncos' running back Knowshon Moreno has been made the opening favorite.
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Moreno was selected in the first round of April's NFL draft and is expected to carry the rushing load for the Broncos this season. And with Jay Cutler now in Chicago, Moreno might be expected to be Denver's entire offense.
Betting Lines from sports betting lines have made Moreno a 5/2 favorite to win this year's Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. Fellow running back Chris “Beanie” Wells (Arizona Cardinals) is right behind Moreno at 7/2, while Donald Brown (Indianapolis Colts) and receiver Michael Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers) are 5/1 to win. Quarterbacks Mark Sanchez (New York Jets) and Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) are 7/1 and 8/1, respectively.
A couple of players who present some value are Josh Freeman, Shonn Green and Darrius Heyward-Bey.
Freeman needs to beat out Byron Leftwich to become the starting quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but if he does, he has a lot or raw talent and could use the weapons around him (i.e. Kellen Winslow Jr. and Antonio Bryant) to be very successful in his first season.
Green enters a crowded backfield in New York, but considering both Thomas Jones and Leon Washington are unhappy about their contract situations and might holdout, the former Iowa product could become the Jets' primary back.
Everyone was shocked when Al Davis took Heyward-Bey with the eighth overall pick in April's draft, but the kid has a tremendous amount of talent and if quarterback JaMarcus Russell takes the next step this year, the former Maryland product could blossom. Plus, Heyward-Bey will be looking to prove the people wrong who said Oakland should have taken Michael Crabtree with the No. 8 pick.
And if you're looking for a deep sleeper, check out Pat White at 30/1. He enters the Miami Dolphins vaunted “Wild Cat” offense and could be a big time playmaker.
For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds, see below.
2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds to Win
Ramses Barden (NYG) 40/1
Andre Brown (NYG) 20/1
Donald Brown (IND) 5/1
Kenny Britt (TEN) 20/1
Glenn Coffee (SFO) 30/1
Chase Coffman (CIN) 50/1
Michael Crabtree (SFO) 5/1
Josh Freeman (TB) 14/1
Shonn Green (NYJ) 14/1
Percy Harvin (MIN) 10/1
Darrius Heyward-Bay (OAK) 18/1
Juaquan Iglesias (CHI) 30/1
Cornelius Ingram (PHI) 50/1
Rashad Jennings (JAC) 30/1
Johnny Knox (CHI) 40/1
Jeremy Maclin (PHI) 18/1
Mohamed Massaquoi (CLE) 30/1
LeSean McCoy (PHI) 12/1
Knowshon Moreno (DEN) 5/2
Hakeem Nicks (NYG) 18/1
Brandon Pettigrew (DET) 30/1
Brian Robiskie (CLE) 20/1
Mark Sanchez (NYJ) 7/1
Matthew Stafford (DET) 8/1
Jason Smith (STL) 40/1
Mike Thomas (JAC) 25/1
Patrick Turner (MIA) 50/1
Mike Wallace (PIT) 50/1
Chris Wells (ARI) 7/2
Pat White (MIA) 30/1
Field (Any Other Player) 9/1
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