A's Duchscherer placed on DL with inflamed hip

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05/07/2010 -

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -Justin Duchscherer's inflamed left hip is much better following a cortisone shot Wednesday, yet the two-time All-Star has been placed on the disabled list by the Oakland Athletics considering he's not yet ready to pitch.

The move made Friday is retroactive to April 30, a day after the right-hander last appeared in a game. That means he could return to start next Saturday against the Angels in Anaheim. The A's recalled righty reliever Edwar Ramirez from Triple-A Sacramento to fill Duchscherer's roster spot.

Duchscherer, who missed all of last season recovering from elbow surgery and then a bout with clinical depression, said he felt fine after playing catch during Thursday's off day. He is set to throw a bullpen session Monday before the team travels to Texas.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.

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MySportsbook.com Posts Heisman Trophy Odds

With 3,919 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and a mere seven interceptions last season, combined with a powerful South Bend Heisman legacy, odds makers at MySportsbook.com have given Notre Dame senior quarterback Brady Quinn the best Heisman Trophy odds at 5-2.

Quinn isn’t the only big man on campus this season.  Oklahoma junior running back and 2004 Heisman runner-up Adrian Peterson, listed at 7-2, rushed for a combined 3,033 yards in his first two years as a college player and will give Quinn a run for his money. 

This online sportsbook has also listed Troy Smith, Ohio State senior quarterback, as another strong favorite to win the 72nd Heisman Trophy.  A 7-1 bet, Smith threw for 2,282 yards last season and also led the Buckeyes to a convincing 34-20 victory over Quinn and the Fighting Irish in last season’s Fiesta Bowl.

Current betting odds Heisman trophy are:

Brady Quinn (QB, Notre Dame)
Adrian Peterson (RB, Oklahoma)
Troy Smith (QB, Ohio State)
Michael Bush (RB, Louisville)
Steve Slaton (RB, West Virginia)
Brian Brohm (QB, Louisville)
Chris Leak (QB, Florida)
Mike Hart (RB, Michigan)
Ted Ginn (WR, Ohio State)
Darius Walker (RB, Notre Dame)
Drew Tate (QB, Iowa)
Marshawn Lynch (RB, Cal)
Kenny Irons (RB, Auburn)
Chad Henne (QB, Michigan)
Kyle Wright (QB, Miami)
Drew Stanton (QB, Michigan State)
Kenneth Darby (RB, Alabama)
JaMarcus Russell (QB, LSU)
Drew Weatherford (QB, Florida State)
Blake Mitchell (QB, South Carolina)
Reggie Ball (QB, Georgia Tech)		 5-2
7-2
7-1
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10-1
12-1
12-1
18-1
18-1
20-1
30-1
35-1
35-1
40-1
50-1
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60-1
60-1
60-1
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60-1

For complete NCAA Football odds visit MySportsbook.com.