A's option P Ross, recall P Wolf
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07/07/2010 -
Oakland, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Oakland Athletics have optioned right-
handed pitcher Tyson Ross to Triple-A Sacramento and recalled right-handed
hurler Ross Wolf from the same club.
Ross went 1-4 with a 5.49 earned run average in 26 games, three starts, this
season in his first action in the big leagues.
Wolf was acquired from Baltimore in exchange for Jake Fox on June 22 and
appeared in seven games out of the bullpen for Sacramento with no record and a
1.29 ERA.
The 27-year-old made 25 relief outings for Triple-A Norfolk in the Orioles
organization prior to the deal and was 2-2 with 2.11 ERA.
To make room on the 40-man roster, the A's transferred infielder Eric Chavez
from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day DL.
<< Fan suffered fractured skull, broken foot in fall at Rangers game
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tyler Morris, the fan who fell from the upper
deck trying to catch a ball during Tuesday's game between the Cleveland
Indians and Texas Rangers, remains in the hospital with a fractured skull and
broken
<< Cards place Ottavino on DL
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The St. Louis Cardinals placed pitcher Adam
Ottavino on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 4, with a right
shoulder strain.
Ottavino is 0-2 in five games (three starts) with an 8.46 earned-run average
<< Report: Jets sign OL Ducasse
Florham Park, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - According to SNY, the New York Jets have
signed offensive lineman Vladimir Ducasse, their second-round selection in the
2010 NFL Draft.
Ducasse was the 61st overall selection in the draft and will have
<< Avs ink Yip for two years
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colorado Avalanche signed forward Brandon
Yip to a two-year contract on Wednesday.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the club, but the Denver Post reports
that it is worth $1.45 million for the dur
<< Report: Bulls land Boozer
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Bulls and free agent power forward
Carlos Boozer have reportedly agreed to a five-year contract.
The Chicago Tribune is citing two league sources on the pact, which ESPN
reports is for $80 mi
Kings ink Cousins >>
Sacramento, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Sacramento Kings signed center DeMarcus
Cousins, the fifth overall pick in the 2010 draft, on Wednesday.
Terms of the deal were not released.
Cousins, 6-foot-11, 270 pounds, averaged 15.1 points,
Thrashers re-sign Boulton >>
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Thrashers re-signed forward Eric
Boulton on Wednesday.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the club, but the Atlanta Journal-
Constitution reported it is for one year and worth $650,000.
Speculation building on LeBron's decision >>
Akron, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The speculation has been building and on Thursday
night at 9 p.m. (et), two-time reigning MVP LeBron James will disclose his
decision of where he'll play next.
Will he remain with the Cavaliers? Better yet,
Cubs put RHP Schlitter on DL >>
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Cubs have placed right-handed
pitcher Brian Schlitter on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder
impingement.
Schlitter had his contract selected by the Cubs June 26 and made thre
Clippers introduce Del Negro >>
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Clippers introduced Vinny
Del Negro as their next head coach.
The team held a press conference Wednesday for the 43-year-old Del Negro, who
had one season and about $2 million remaining on h
Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value
If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture. Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).
For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot. The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.
TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.
"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,' it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."
"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.
Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash. Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win.
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