Cardinals return Isringhausen to closer's role
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07/28/2008 -
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The St. Louis Cardinals acknowledged Monday
that reliever Jason Isringhausen, demoted from the closer's role earlier this
season, will re-assume his spot in the ninth inning, with interim closer Ryan
Franklin returning to a set-up role.
Isringhausen was demoted early in the season after a rough start, then landed
on the disabled list with a hand laceration. Since returning from the DL on
June 14, the right-hander has pitched in a variety of relief roles. For the
season, Isringhausen owns a 1-5 record and 11 saves with a 5.84 earned run
average in 37 games.
However, he's shown marked improvement recently, including back-to-back
scoreless appearances Saturday and Sunday against the Mets. The 36-year-old
has occupied the Cards' ninth-inning role since arriving in 2002, and has
racked up 292 saves over 13 seasons with the Mets, A's and Cardinals.
Franklin, who is 3-4 with 14 saves and a 3.96 ERA this season, has struggled
of late, allowing five earned runs in his last three appearances.
<< Report: Favre will stay away for now, but RB Grant also a no-show
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brett Favre will not report to the opening day
of Green Bay Packers training camp, according to Sports Illustrated. Also not
reporting to camp on Sunday was running back Ryan Grant, who is reportedly
holding out.
<< Ramirez fuels trade rumors, then leads Red Sox rout of Yankees
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Despite again finding himself in the midst of
a brewing controversy, Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez went 3-for-5 with two
runs batted in and scored twice as Boston ripped Sidney Ponson and the New
York Ya
<< Butler, Davies help Royals get split with Rays
Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Billy Butler finished 2-for-3 with a
three-run home run and four runs driven in, as Kansas City topped Tampa Bay,
6-1, in the finale of a four-game set with the Rays.
Kyle Davies (4-2) was effici
<< 10-men Crew blank Colorado, 2-0
Commerce City, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Columbus Crew earned three valuable
road points by topping the Colorado Rapids, 2-0, at Dick's Sporting Goods Park
on Sunday night.
Goals on each side of the half by Steven Lenhart and Jason Garey
<< Cates scores game-winning TD to lead Roughriders over Argos
Regina, SK (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wes Cates rushed for 130 yards and two
touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with three minutes to play, on 24
carries as the Saskatchewan Roughriders edged the Toronto Argonauts, 28-22,
to stay
Clippers ink Ricky Davis >>
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Clippers added free agent swingman
Ricky Davis on Monday, signing him to a multi-year contract.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"We believe he will be a good addition," said Clippers v
Hoops acquire Guarda from Rapids >>
Frisco, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - FC Dallas acquired former Southern Methodist
University midfielder Bruno Guarda from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for
the team's second and third round selections in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft and a
partial
'Quakes bring Alvarez back to San Jose >>
San Jose, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Jose Earthquakes acquired
midfielder/forward Arturo Alvarez from FC Dallas in exchange for allocation
money and a first round pick in the 2009 Major League Soccer SuperDraft, the
teams a
Cooper wins MLS Player of the Week award >>
Frisco, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - FC Dallas forward Kenny Cooper was voted Major
League Soccer's Player of the Week for Week 18, in was announced on Monday.
Cooper scored two goals and tallied an assist in Dallas' 4-0 victory over the
Los An
Report: Pistons ink Kwame Brown >>
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Pistons have reportedly come to
terms on a two-year, $8 million contract with free agent power forward Kwame
Brown.
The Detroit Free Press reports because of the signing of Brown, the 2001 No.
American Idol Betting Odds: Season 6
The online gambling websites are in the process of deciphering each American Idol contestant and his or her chances of winning Season 6 to come up with the early American Idol betting lines.
Tim Dalton of MySportsbook.com has been locked away in a soundproof room coming up with all the latest tallies, we are told. "American Idol has become one of the most significant betting events of the year," claims Jack Black of MySportsbook.com. "Last year, millions were bet during the season across the globe, not just in America.
It's tough early on since we really do not have a glimpse as to how well each of these individuals will perform solo on a week-to-week basis. It's like Week 1 of the NFL. Pre-season means nada!
We do know the 24 finalists however.
Sanjaya Malakar is the young man whose sister failed to make it into the Top 24. He's very low key but - unless he totally flubs - will probably win over the young girlie vote for a few weeks anyway. He's too young to go all the way, according to Payton O'Brien.
Brandon Rogers - Who?
Phil Stacy is the military guy who missed his daughter's birth because of the Memphis audition. He should go a good distance.
Chris Sligh - He's got the humor and in many ways he's the Anti-American Idol much like last year's winner Taylor Hicks was. And this is why he'll probably get pretty far in this competition. He's chubby, white with a big curly afro....but more importantly, a great voice! People love "real", not "real cute" to go all the way.
"Blake Lewis should go far because of his uniqueness and looks. He's the boy next store with a twist - he beat boxes. But on top of this, he's a great singer, and I adore him," Payton O'Brien relayed.
A talented beat-boxer Blake Lewis was a hit during the group sing in Hollywood but Simon explained that this is a singing contest just before he told him he was “in.”
Paul Kim has caught our own roving reporter, Jenny Woo's eyes.
"I love the fact that there is a Korean American on the show and he is bound to get more Asians tuning into the show," Woo said from her Miami Beach estate. "There has never been a major presence of Asian-Americans on American Idol in the past. He's a hottie with a nice voice so that should help to take him far. Expect heavy betting action from the Asian community."
Sundance Head - He's not perfect, but he's got the personality that will take him through a few weeks, plus he's got the lineage (son of Roy Head - whose 1965 single, "Treat Her Right," hit No. 5 in the charts)
And the others:
Rudy Cardinas
AJ Tabaldo - the 5th time is the charm
Nicolas Pedro
Chris Richardson
Jared Cotter
The girls
"Melinda Doolittle has one of the best voices," says MySportsbook.com Reporter and an acclaimed dancer in her own right, Destiney Lewis. "It is great to see a back up singer step out like she has. The girl needs to gain more confidence but that can also be a positive. I think she will go far."
Alena Alexander - Those tears (she never seems to stop bawling) should get her far.
"Single mom Lakisha Jones I suspect will be a pretty big favorite entering Week 1 of the competition," says Destiny Williams. Jones is an excellent singer and down to earth. "She'll have a wide appeal," echoed O'Brien.
Nicole Trellis - Seems to exert confidence.
Amy Krebs - a powerful singer.
Antonella Barba
Gina Glocksen
Hailey Scanardo
Jordan Sparks
Stephanie Edwards
Leslie Hunt
Sabrina Sloan
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