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04/21/2009 - Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Oakland Athletics reliever Joey Devine underwent elbow surgery Tuesday that will end his 2009 season before it begins.
Devine, expected to at least share the closer's role this season, was placed on the 60-day disabled list to start the season after missing a good deal of the spring with right elbow soreness. He was originally diagnosed with a sprain, but visited Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Alabama and it was decided surgery was the best option.
Andrews performed the surgery, which addressed the right-hander's ulnar collateral ligament. It wasn't immediately clear whether the ligament was repaired or replaced. A repair would conceivably have the 25-year-old ready for spring training but a replacement, more commonly referred to as "Tommy John" surgery, would put his start to next season in doubt.
Devine was 6-1 with a microscopic 0.59 earned run average in 42 appearances for Oakland last season. Over 45 2/3 innings, he had 49 strikeouts to just 15 walks.
<< Sanchez helps Pirates sneak past Marlins
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Freddy Sanchez went 3-for-4 with a solo
homer and Jeff Karstens pitched a solid six innings, as the Pittsburgh Pirates
held on to edge the Florida Marlins, 3-2, in the second of a three-game series
at PNC
<< Fleury stymies Flyers; Pens grab 3-1 series lead
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Marc-Andre Fleury had an outstanding game
with 45 saves, as the Pittsburgh Penguins took a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia
Flyers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals at Wachovia Center.
Sidney
<< Osgood backs Detroit to commanding series lead
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chris Osgood was terrific between the pipes
again, making 31 saves, and Henrik Zetterberg scored twice, as Detroit
defeated the Blue Jackets, 4-1, to grab a commanding lead in their Western
Confere
<< Earnhardt Jr., Mears placed on probation for Phoenix incident
Daytona Beach, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - NASCAR has placed Dale Earnhardt Jr. and
Casey Mears on probation for the next six Sprint Cup Series races for
intentionally bumping each other after the conclusion of last Saturday's race
at Phoe
Jokinen's buzzer beater helps Carolina even series with Devils >>
Raleigh, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jussi Jokinen tipped in Dennis Seidenberg's
point shot at the third-period buzzer to lift Carolina over New Jersey, 4-3,
and tie the teams' Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.
With the game tied at
Indians hold off Royals >>
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Grady Sizemore hit a three-run home run to
help the Cleveland Indians take an 8-7 win over the Kansas City Royals in the
opener of a three-game set at Jacobs Field.
Victor Martinez was 4-for-5 with a tw
Pettitte solid in Yankees' win over Athletics >>
Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Andy Pettitte threw seven strong innings to lead
the New York Yankees in a 5-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics in the first
night game at the new Yankee Stadium.
Pettitte (2-0) gave up two runs on nine hit
Cavaliers rout Pistons to take 2-0 series lead >>
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - LeBron James scored 29 points, grabbed 13
rebounds and added six assists to lead the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers
to a 94-82 defeat of the Detroit Pistons and a 2-0 lead in their Eastern
Confere
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BILLS (+10) at Steelers SPORTSBOOK LINES
It's impossible to gauge how a team will react after something like the Steve Everett situation, and it probably doesn't matter. That being said, the Bills are going to lose several games this year where they keep things close but fall short in the end to superior teams. Ben Roethlisberger and company could have a field day against Buffalo's decimated defense, but I like the Bills to cover.
BENGALS (-7) at Browns SPORTSBOOK LINES
All you can ask out of your NFL team is that it has a plan. You may not always agree with it as a fan, but as long as it appears the organization is going in some sort of direction, you have to go with it. Which brings us to the Cleveland Browns. You flip a coin to determine whether Chuck Frye or Derek Anderson should start the preseason opener. You start Frye in Week 1, but pull him in the first half. And then you deal him to the Seahawks for a sixth-round pick? Hmm... the Bengals could get six turnovers again this week.
COLTS (-7) at Titans SPORTSBOOK LINES
Tennessee signed ex-Colts cornerback Nick Harper in the offseason so that should help slow down Peyton Manning. Just ask Jason David and the Saints. Oh wait... One of these weeks, I'm going to learn to not pick against Tennessee, which has won seven of its last eight games. But it's not happening against Indy.
TEXANS (+6.5) at Panthers SPORTSBOOK LINES
Houston's Mario Williams, the first pick in the '06 draft, has more touchdowns than Reggie Bush after one week. Somehow I don't see that lasting. Meanwhile, Carolina bottled up what was expected to be a pretty high-octane offense in St. Louis in Week 1. Could this be the Panthers' defense everyone expected last year? Maybe. This feels like a 20-16 Carolina win.
RAMS (-3) vs. 49ers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Absolutely love this game. Everyone's favorite pick for this year's surprise team -- the 49ers -- laid an egg on Monday night (not that anyone was watching with the game ending in the middle of the night for those of us on the East Coast). St. Louis wasn't much better, delivering a lackluster effort against the Panthers that included two Steven Jackson fumbles and panic from his fantasy owners. Jackson rebounds this week, and the Rams get their first win.
PACKERS (+1.5) at Giants SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Do you really trust this guy to win an NFL game if Eli Manning can't go? I say no. I'd feel alot better about this Packers team if it had any semblance of a running game, but I still think Green Bay's defense is good enough to give it a 2-0 start.
JAGUARS (-10) vs. Falcons SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Does it scare me to pick Jacksonville to cover a double-digit spread after it scored just 10 points last week against the Titans? Absolutely. But can I bring myself to pick Atlanta under any circumstances? No. Check out this poll on ajc.com. It asks what Atlanta's most urgent deficiency is: offense, defense, specials teams or all of the above. "All of the above" has 57 percent of the votes. Ouch.
SAINTS (-3) at Buccaneers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
I'm picking way too many road teams this week. Oh well. New Orleans has had some time to reflect on its lackluster showing in the opener, and the Buccanneers just aren't a very good football team. Anyone else surprised Tampa Bay hasn't made a move to sign Byron Leftwich? I thought that's what they do.
VIKINGS (+3) at Lions SPORTS BETTING LINES
Run the ball and stop the run. Minnesota can do both, and that will keep them in a lot of games this season. Even though it was only one week, Adrian Peterson looks like he was a steal at No. 7 in last year's draft. Not only will he produce, but Peterson delivers excitement to what otherwise would be one of the league's most boring teams.
DOLPHINS (+3.5) vs. Cowboys SPORTS BETTING LINES
Lost in the Tony Romo lovefest is just how bad the Cowboys' defense was last week. I know they're banged up, but Dallas' 'D' allowed 438 yards to the Giants' offense, and backup running back Derrick Ward averaged 6.8 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Cam Cameron's decision to split carries between Ronnie Brown and Jesse Chatman sounds about as can't-miss as Larry David's plan to show up to Marty Funkhouser's party a night late. Still, gotta go with Miami to cover at home.
SEAHAWKS (-2.5) at Cardinals SPORTS BETTING LINES
I'm probably missing something, but this game seems too easy. Arizona blew Monday night's game against the 49ers in typical Cardinals fashion, and the Seahawks beat Tampa Bay by two touchdowns. Love Seattle in this one.
BRONCOS (-9.5) vs. Raiders SPORTS BETTING LINES
Special teams was a major story line in Week 1. Take a look at the Broncos. They had to rush on to the field to get a Jason Elam field goal as time expired against the Bills. Denver drove into Buffalo territory on eight of 10 drives but came away with just a pair of field goals and a touchdown. Look for more scoring from the Broncos this week against an Oakland defense that gave up 36 points to Detroit in Week 1.
BEARS (-12) vs. Chiefs SPORTS BETTING LINES
Everyone talks about Rex Grossman when dissecting the Bears' offense, but Chicago's quarterback got no help in last week's loss to the Chargers. Meanwhile, Kansas City confirmed what we all thought while watching Hard Knocks: The Chiefs are going to stink this year. It could be a rough first month for Larry Johnson fantasy owners. Kansas City's RB was limited to 43 yards on 10 carries in Week 1, and the Chiefs face the Bears, Vikings and Chargers the next three weeks, all formidable run defenses.
RAVENS (-10) vs. Jets SPORTS BETTING LINES
A big dose of Willis McGahee and a usual sound defensive effort will give the Ravens their first win. According to Football Outsiders, no team in the NFL rushed only three defenders on pass plays last year more than the Jets. And according to my special Jets correspondent Ben Stauber, New York did the same in Week 1. Whoever starts at quarterback for the Ravens should have all day to throw.
PATRIOTS (-3) vs. Chargers
Friends and I were discussing how Bill Belichick goes about paying his $500,000 fine for cheating. Does he just write one check to the NFL? Do you need some sort of clearance to make such a monstrous financial transaction? I guess I shouldn't complain about the security deposit I have to put down on my new apartment. Anyway, two of the league's best teams square off in what should be a good one Sunday night. The Patriots always respond well just when you think they're in trouble. And their offensive attack was the story in Week 1.
Note: Monday night game will be picked Monday. Lines used are from football betting.
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