11/20/2008 - Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Major League Baseball owners approved a shift of control of the New York Yankees from George Steinbrenner to his son Hal on Thursday.
Steinbrenner's sons, Hank and Hal, had been named co-chairpersons of the team last April after taking over the day-to-day operations of the Yankees following the 2007 campaign.
Hal Steinbrenner, who will be the liaison between the Commissioner's Office and the team, has handled the financial operations of the club in the past year, while his brother Hank turned into the team's mouthpiece, overseeing general manager Brian Cashman and the baseball operations.
At 78, George Steinbrenner's health has reportedly declined over the past few years. His last public appearance came at last year's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, as he delivered the balls for the ceremonial first pitches from a golf cart. However, he was not on hand for the team's final game in the park.
George Steinbrenner has been the principal owner of the Yankees since 1973 with the team winning six World Series titles during his reign.
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Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Dolphins have reportedly come to terms
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<< Broncos put TE Jackson on IR, sign Mustard
Englewood, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Broncos placed tight end Nate
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London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger confirmed that
Theo Walcott was forced to have surgery on his dislocated shoulder on Thursday
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St. Mirren's Barron suffers setback in recovery >>
Paisley, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - St. Mirren right back David Barron has
suffered a setback as he continues his recovery from a knee ligament problem.
The 21-year-old suffered medial ligament damage in his left knee during a
fri
Crew's Schelotto wins MVP >>
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Schelotto was named Major League Soccers Most Valuable Player on Thursday.
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second
Canucks recall D Baumgartner >>
St. Paul, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Vancouver Canucks recalled defenseman
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Genoa, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Genoa president Enrico Preziosi claims he has
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El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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