ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- When reliever Rafael Soriano appears in a rehab game for the Class A Yankees Authentic Shawn Marion Jersey in nearby Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, he won't be alone. Eric Chavez will be Torii Hunter Jersey joining him. After Angels of Anaheim Jered Weaver Jersey going through baseball activities for a few weeks at the Yankees' Minor League complex, Chavez was cleared to play in his first rehab game on Tuesday, though manager Joe Girardi wasn't sure if he'd play the field or serve as a designated hitter. Chavez has been out since May 5 with a fractured fifth metatarsal in his left foot and had been working his way back slowly. How much longer until he returns? With Alex Rodriguez recently undergoing right knee surgery and Ramiro Pena being placed on the 15-day disabled list after undergoing an emergency appendectomy on Monday, the Yankees need Chavez back sooner than later. "I mean, he's been out for a while, so I think he's going to need some at-bats," Girardi said. "The question is, how long can he go in those first couple of games? That's the question. If he was out a shorter period of time, it'd probably be easier to build him Mavericks Shawn Marion Jersey up. But we need him to be able to play nine innings when Angels of Anaheim Torii Hunter Jersey he gets Authentic Kendry Morales Jersey here, so that can take some time." Chavez -- winner of six consecutive Gold Glove Awards before injuries derailed his Authentic Zack Greinke Jersey career -- was a valuable commodity as a reserve third baseman and lefty pinch-hitter before being placed on the shelf. In his first 17 games, the 33-year-old hit .303, with a .410 on-base percentage. Soriano, out since May 13 with right elbow inflammation, would probably need a minimum of three rehab appearances before being cleared to return, though Girardi hasn't provided a specific number.                                              Girardi not focused on potential additions                ST. PETERSBURG -- The Trade Deadline is 13 days away and the Yankees' starting-pitching needs have been a big talking point all year. Joe Girardi's club has been heavily linked to Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez -- seemingly one of few quality starters attainable via the trade market. But the Yankees' skipper only wants to concern himself with who he has right now.   "I don't ever go through the what-ifs -- 'What if you're going to get this guy?'" Girardi said prior to Monday's game against the Rays. "I don't think you can count on that. My concern is how our guys are throwing, and if they're not throwing well, what do you do to fix it? How do you get them back on track? There's too many variables when you start talking about how to obtain people." Reports have speculated that it would Authentic Jered Weaver Jersey take a lot to obtain Jimenez, which is no surprise, considering he's locked up for a while and affordable. The 27-year-old right-hander is signed through 2014 -- including the Authentic Torii Hunter Jersey two club options the Rockies sport -- and he doesn't make any more than $8 million in either of those seasons. On the year, he's 5-8 with a 4.08 ERA in 18 starts, but his ERA is 2.56 since the start of June. Jimenez would provide a boost for the Yankees' rotation. But he won't come cheap. "We would have to be absolutely overwhelmed; it would have to be a Herschel Walker deal," Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd recently said, in reference to the NFL trade that made the Dallas Cowboys a dynasty a couple decades ago.Prospects Manuel Banuelos, Dellin Betances, Ivan Nova and Jesus Jered Weaver Jersey Montero have come up as players from the Yankees the Rockies would be interested in. But several other teams are believed to have Angels of Anaheim Kendry Morales Jersey interest, and most reports still peg the possibility of a Jimenez deal as Kendry Morales Jersey slim. While talking to YES Network's Jack Curry on Monday, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the Yankees "aren't going to do anything stupid" in their potential quest to add an arm. He also named Banuelos, Betances, Montero and Austin Romine as guys he has "no inclination to move." "To be close, you'd have to get to the stage of exchanging names with other clubs, and I haven't done that," Cashman added to ESPNNewYork.com. "I have had no Brewers Zack Greinke Jersey conversations with any other team regarding anyone. And besides, I don't think I'll find anyone on the market who is better than [Phil] Hughes, or [Bartolo] Colon or [Rafael] Soriano." Hughes provided an encouraging outing while hurling his first quality start and notching his first win on Sunday. But Colon and Freddy Garcia each struggled to begin the second half, raising questions of whether the Yankees have already received the best from their two back-of-the-rotation starters. In tune with that, Girardi was asked if he felt his rotation was good enough without a major addition.   "This is what we have, yeah," he responded. "This is what we have, and we've gotten to this point because of that, and they've thrown the ball really well and there's no reason that can't continue."

MINNEAPOLIS -- When the Twins took on the Rangers at Target Field on June 10, Michael Acosta made the trip up from Fort Worth, Texas, for the game.But Acosta is Authentic Casey McGehee Jersey no Rangers fan. A longtime Twins fan, Acosta met Twins manager Ron Gardenhire and got a chance to manage the Minnesota Twins for a Brewers Ryan Braun Jersey day. "I always liked his antics," Acosta said Authentic Rickie Weeks Jersey of Gardenhire. "When he's out there, arguing with the umpires, it's a Casey McGehee Jersey good laugh every time."Acosta's big day, made possible by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, was featured on a special episode of ESPN SportsCenter's "My Wish" series. Acosta is a testicular cancer Authentic Corey Hart Jersey survivor.The episode aired at 5 p.m. CT on Monday night, showing Acosta interacting with the Twins in various ways while an ESPN camera crew followed him around Target Field.Among the moments featured in the episode were Acosta meeting Brewers Corey Hart Jersey Gardenhire in his office and discussing the Twins' strategy for that night's game against the Rangers.Gardenhire Shawn Marion Jersey was asked before Prince Fielder Jersey the game that night whether he or Acosta made out the lineup card."He did, if we lose ..." Gardenhire joked.Acosta showed a quick wit himself, adding his own comeback."I'll take Rickie Weeks Jersey his game check," Acosta Zack Greinke Jersey said with a laugh.Viewers also got to watch Acosta and Gardenhire shagging baseballs Authentic Prince Fielder Jersey in the outfield Brewers Rickie Weeks Jersey during batting practice. Acosta was shown answering Mavericks Jason Terry Jersey questions from Authentic Jason Terry Jersey the media in the Twins' dugout before Brewers Casey McGehee Jersey the game, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch and delivering the Twins' lineup card to the umpiring crew before the game at home plate with first-base Jason Terry Jersey coach Jerry White."I didn't even Ryan Braun Jersey know any of this was possible, that I would be able to be down and do all this stuff," Acosta Brewers Prince Fielder Jersey said. "It's really Corey Hart Jersey an honor and a pleasure to be able to experience all of this. Authentic Ryan Braun Jersey It was always a dream, since Target Field was built. I've always wanted to get out here."

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Indians' limited depth continues to be put to the test. With outfielders Shin-Soo Choo and Grady Sizemore now both on the disabled list, Cleveland looks in serious need of pulling off a trade to boost its playoff chances.Entering Monday, the Indians and Tigers were locked in a virtual tie for Anaheim Casey Blake Jersey first place atop the American League Central standings. The White Sox (four games back) and Twins (five games) were close behind.Roughly two weeks remain until the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, and the Tribe is undoubtedly in the market for offensive assistance. That said, manager Manny Acta made it clear on Monday that Authentic Dirk Nowitzki Jersey the Indians will be very reluctant to part with their top prospects."I don't think our front office is going to allow people to take advantage of us," Acta said. "I think we're pretty clear about what we're trying to do here. We're in it. We have a chance to win this thing, but we also have to think beyond that."We're not going to mortgage our future just based on an injury or two."Choo is likely out until September, but the timetable for Sizemore -- placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right knee injury on Monday -- remains cloudy. For now, Acta said he plans on handing the bulk of the center field playing time Authentic Clayton Kershaw Jersey to rookie Authentic James Loney Jersey outfielder Ezequiel Carrera."He brings speed," Acta said, "which we don't have much of right now without Grady and without Choo. [Carrera] is a good defensive outfielder and he brings some energy day in and day Authentic Mavericks Jersey out. That's something that we're looking forward to seeing from him."Entering Monday, the 24-year-old Carrera was hitting just .214 in nine games with the Indians. In 81 games for Triple-A Columbus, he hit .288 with a .373 on-base percentage, compiling two homers, eight doubles, three triples, 25 RBIs, 35 stolen bases and 63 runs scored.With Carrera in center, Michael Brantley will continue serving as Cleveland's starting left fielder. Travis Buck and Austin Kearns will split the playing time in right. As for the lineup, Acta indicated that he is considering giving Carrera a shot at leading off."We're going to look at it," Acta said. "We're going to have to now without Dirk Nowitzki Jersey Grady and Choo. Anaheim Clayton Kershaw Jersey We're definitely probably going to have to do some tinkering with the lineup -- Anaheim Andre Ethier Jersey again."                                              Right knee injury sends Sizemore to DL                MINNEAPOLIS -- An old nemesis paid Grady Sizemore a visit on Sunday. While running past first base at Camden Yards, a familiar pain shot through his right knee. It was the same type of jolt he James Loney Jersey experienced in the opposite knee a year ago.Last season's left knee injury sidelined Sizemore in May and led to microfracture surgery and a grueling 10-month rehab. On Monday in Minnesota, Cleveland placed its star center fielder on the 15-day disabled list with a right knee issue that the club hopes does not include a similar chain of events.Sizemore, more than anyone else, is hoping the same."There's a lot of concern," Sizemore said at Target Field on Monday morning. "I just hope I don't have to go through what I went through last year."Sizemore was scheduled to fly back to Cleveland, where he will undergo further tests on his ailing right knee. The Tribe recalled left-hander David Huff from Triple-A Columbus to assume Sizemore's spot on the active roster. Huff started Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader at Target Field.Until the club's medical staff is able to examine the results of X-rays on Sizemore's knee, it Anaheim James Loney Jersey will not be clear how much time the center fielder might miss. In May, Sizemore missed two weeks with a bone bruise in his right knee, and that type of timeframe would be a best-case scenario this time around."We won't know until the tests and all that kind of stuff," Indians manager Manny Acta said. "We hope that it can only be two weeks like the last time."Sizemore said this is not like the last time, though.While legging out a double in the first inning of Sunday's 8-3 loss to the Orioles, Sizemore felt a sharp pain flare up in his knee on his first step beyond first base. On May 10, when Sizemore initially hurt his right knee during a slide into second base, it took a few days for him to realize the severity of his injury.Sizemore went through a similar ordeal last season. On April 1, he first hurt his Clayton Kershaw Jersey left knee during a slide into second base at Dodger Stadium. Sizemore played through the injury and re-injured the knee while diving back into first base at Camden Yards on May 16. In June, he underwent season-ending surgery."It's similar," Sizemore said. "It's hard to say whether it's the same. I think it's definitely a concern based on what I went through last year. It's the same area and similar symptoms. It does feel a lot like it, but I can't say for sure."It's just frustrating. I don't know how else to put it. It's definitely frustrating dealing with this and being in a similar situation."The setback comes during a hot streak for Sizemore, who has hit .400 (8-for-20) with two homers, two doubles and four RBIs over his past six games. On the season, the center fielder has hit .234 with 10 homers and 29 RBIs in 60 Andre Ethier Jersey games for Cleveland, which is also without injured right fielder Shin-Soo Choo (broken left thumb).For Sizemore, this marks his third stint on the disabled list this season. He opened the year on the shelf before returning from the left knee injury on April 17. Losing him once again to a similar problem is another tough blow for the injury-riddled Tribe."He's devastated," Acta said. "He's a guy who really takes it hard when he's not out there with his guys. You've got to have a lot of respect for the guy. He plays through pain all the time. He's done that over the last three years pretty much here."It is very hard for him not to be out there with his teammates. And it's hard for us, too. He's such an important part of our team and our clubhouse and everything."                                              Smith's impressive scoreless streak ends                MINNEAPOLIS -- Just like a slumping player is due to turn things around, one that is on a hot streak is sure to suffer a setback. Along those lines, Indians reliever Joe Smith's scoreless streak was bound to end at some point.Smith saw his impressive run come to a close in the seventh inning of Sunday's 8-3 loss to the Orioles. In allowing two runs, the sidearmer's streak of 19 shutout innings in a row ended."It's pretty tough to continue that streak," Indians manager Manny Acta said. "At some point, Mavericks Jersey he was going to have Authentic Matt Kemp Jersey Jersey to give up some runs. ... He'll be back at it. I feel good about the way he's throwing the ball right now."Heading into Monday's game against the Twins, Smith had a 1.30 ERA (up from Casey Blake Jersey 0.80 after Sunday's setback) over 37 appearances out of the Tribe's bullpen Matt Kemp Jersey Jersey this year. During a 27-game stretch that ran from May 12 through Friday, Smith had surrendered just one unearned run.Prior to Sunday, Smith last allowed an earned run on May 8 against the Angels."Yeah, yesterday happened," Smith said. "I gave up two runs, but I hung a slider [to Derrek Lee]. That was the one bad pitch in my mind. All in all, I got a couple ground balls, and they weren't hitting the ball hard off me."I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing."                                              Talbot set to begin rehab assignment                MINNEAPOLIS -- Indians starter Mitch Talbot is set to begin a gradual progression back to the Indians' pitching staff.Cleveland announced on Monday that Talbot was scheduled to begin a 30-day Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus. Talbot, who opened this season as the Tribe's fifth starter, will initially work out of the Clippers' bullpen.The Indians placed the 27-year-old Talbot on the 15-day disabled list with a back strain on Wednesday.For the season, Talbot has gone 2-6 with a 6.33 ERA over 11 starts for the Indians. The right-hander has given up 81 hits, with 35 strikeouts and 24 walks over 58 1/3 innings pitched. Talbot was also sidelined for a little more than a month with a right elbow problem between April and May.Over his past seven starts, Talbot went 0-5 with a 7.43 ERA, allowing a .353 opponents' batting average along the way. In his most Authentic Andre Ethier Jersey recent outing on July 8, he gave up eight runs on 11 hits in 5 1/3 innings of an 11-7 loss at home to the Blue Jays.Talbot was initially replaced in the rotation by right-hander Jeanmar Gomez. On Monday, however, Cleveland optioned Gomez to Triple-A Columbus in favor of keeping lefty David Huff on the starting staff. Huff turned in seven shutout innings in a 5-2 win over Authentic Casey Blake Jersey the Twins in the first game of Monday's doubleheader.Talbot, who went 10-13 with a 4.41 ERA as a rookie for the Tribe in 2010, is currently out of options, meaning the Indians are unable to send him to the Minor Leagues without first exposing him to waivers.                                              Quote to note                "I like playing there, but it doesn't like me." -- Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore on Camden Yards                                              Smoke signals                • With his start against the Twins on Monday, David Huff became the first lefty to start for the Indians this season. Cleveland became the last team to use a southpaw in its rotation this year. Overall, the Indians have now used nine starters (Fausto Carmona, Justin Masterson, Josh Tomlin, Carlos Carrasco, Mitch Talbot, Jeanmar Gomez, Alex White, Zach McAllister and Huff) in 2011.• The Indians and Twins both sported green hats for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader at Target Field. The hats were in honor of Earth Day (April 22). The clubs planned on wearing them for their game in April, but the contest was postponed due to inclement weather.• Prior to Monday's twin bill, the Indians and Twins had not played a doubleheader since April 17, 1999, in Cleveland. The teams had not played a double dip in Minnesota since Sept. 3, 1978, when the Twins played at Metropolitan Stadium.

 MINNEAPOLIS -- An old nemesis paid Grady Sizemore a visit on Sunday. While running past first base at Camden Yards, a familiar pain shot through his right knee. It was the same type of jolt he Authentic Ken Griffey Jersey experienced in the opposite knee a year ago.Last season's left knee injury sidelined Sizemore in May and led to microfracture surgery and a grueling 10-month rehab. On Monday in Minnesota, Cleveland placed its star center fielder on the 15-day disabled list with a right knee issue that the club hopes does not include a similar chain of events.Sizemore, more than anyone Ichiro Suzuki Jersey else, is hoping the same."There's a lot of concern," Sizemore said at Target Field on Monday morning. "I just hope I don't have to go through what I went through last year."Sizemore was scheduled to fly back to Cleveland, where he will undergo further tests on his ailing right knee. The Tribe recalled left-hander David Huff from Triple-A Columbus to assume Sizemore's spot on the active roster. Huff started Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader at Target Field.Until the club's medical staff is able to examine the results of X-rays on Sizemore's knee, it will not be clear how much time the center fielder might miss. In May, Sizemore missed two weeks with a bone bruise in his right knee, and that type of timeframe would be a best-case scenario this time around."We won't know until the tests and all that kind of stuff," Indians manager Manny Acta said. "We hope that it can only be two weeks like the last time."Sizemore said this is not like the last time, though.While legging out a double in the first inning of Sunday's 8-3 loss to the Orioles, Sizemore felt a sharp pain flare up in his knee on his first step beyond first base. On May 10, when Sizemore initially hurt his right knee during a slide into second base, it took a few days for him to realize the severity of his injury.Sizemore went through a similar ordeal last season. On April 1, he first hurt his left knee during a slide into second base at Dodger Stadium. Sizemore played through the injury and re-injured the knee while diving back into first base at Camden Yards on May 16. In June, he underwent season-ending surgery."It's similar," Sizemore said. "It's hard to say whether it's the same. I think it's definitely a concern based on what I went through last year. It's the same area and similar symptoms. It does feel a lot like it, but I can't say for sure."It's just frustrating. I don't know how else to put it. It's definitely frustrating dealing with this and being in a similar situation."The setback comes during a hot streak for Sizemore, who has hit .400 (8-for-20) with two homers, two doubles and four RBIs over his past six games. On the season, the center fielder has hit .234 with 10 homers and 29 RBIs in 60 games for Cleveland, which is also without injured right fielder Shin-Soo Choo (broken left thumb).For Sizemore, this marks his third stint on the disabled list this season. He opened the year on the shelf before returning from the Adam Lind Jersey left knee injury on April 17. Losing him once again to a similar problem is another tough blow for the injury-riddled Tribe."He's devastated," Acta said. "He's a guy who really takes Authentic Felix Hernandez Jersey it hard when he's not out there with his guys. You've got to have a lot of respect for the guy. He plays through pain all Mariners Felix Hernandez Jersey the time. He's done that over the last three years pretty much here."It is very hard for him not Bruins Zdeno Chara Jersey to be out there with his teammates. And it's hard for us, too. He's such an important part of our team and our clubhouse and everything."                                              Indians' depth put to the test due to injuries                MINNEAPOLIS -- The Indians' limited depth continues to be put to the test. With outfielders Shin-Soo Choo and Grady Sizemore now both on the disabled list, Cleveland looks in serious need of pulling off a trade to boost its playoff chances.Entering Monday, the Indians and Tigers were locked in a virtual tie for first place atop the American League Central Blue Jays Adam Lind Jersey standings. The White Sox (four games back) and Twins (five games) were close behind.Roughly two weeks remain until the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, and the Tribe is undoubtedly in the market for offensive assistance. That said, manager Mariners Ken Griffey Jersey Manny Acta made it clear on Monday that the Indians will be very reluctant to part with their top prospects."I don't think our front office is going to allow people to take advantage of us," Acta said. "I think we're pretty clear about Felix Hernandez Jersey what we're trying to do here. We're in it. We have a chance to win this thing, but we also have to think beyond that."We're not going to mortgage our future just based on an injury or two."Choo is likely out until September, but the timetable for Sizemore -- placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right knee injury on Monday -- remains cloudy. For now, Acta said he plans on handing the bulk of the center field playing time to rookie outfielder Ezequiel Carrera."He brings speed," Acta said, "which we don't have much of right now without Grady Nationals Adam Lind Jersey and without Choo. [Carrera] is a good defensive outfielder and he brings some energy day in and day out. That's something that we're looking forward to seeing from him."Entering Monday, the 24-year-old Carrera was hitting just .214 in nine games with the Indians. In 81 games for Triple-A Columbus, he hit .288 with a .373 on-base percentage, compiling two homers, eight doubles, three triples, 25 RBIs, 35 stolen bases and 63 runs scored.With Carrera in center, Michael Brantley will continue serving as Cleveland's starting left fielder. Travis Buck and Austin Kearns will split the playing time in right. As for the lineup, Acta indicated that he is considering giving Carrera a shot at leading off."We're going to look at it," Acta said. "We're going to have to now without Grady and Choo. We're definitely probably going to have to do some tinkering with the lineup -- again."                                              Smith's impressive scoreless streak ends                MINNEAPOLIS -- Just like a slumping player is due to turn things around, one that is on a hot streak is sure to suffer a setback. Along those lines, Indians reliever Joe Smith's scoreless streak was bound to end at some point.Smith saw his impressive run come to a close in the seventh inning of Sunday's 8-3 loss to the Orioles. In allowing two runs, the sidearmer's streak of 19 shutout innings in a row ended."It's pretty tough to continue that streak," Indians manager Manny Acta said. "At some point, he was going to have to give up some runs. ... He'll be back at it. I feel good about the way he's throwing the ball right now."Heading into Monday's game against the Twins, Smith had a 1.30 ERA (up from 0.80 after Sunday's setback) over 37 appearances out of the Tribe's bullpen this year. During a 27-game stretch that ran from May 12 through Friday, Smith had surrendered just one unearned run.Prior to Sunday, Smith Ken Griffey Jersey last allowed an earned run on May 8 against the Angels."Yeah, yesterday happened," Smith said. "I gave up two runs, but I hung a slider [to Derrek Lee]. That was the one Authentic Adam Lind Jersey bad pitch in my mind. All in all, I got a couple ground balls, and they weren't hitting the ball hard off me."I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing."                                              Talbot set to begin rehab assignment                MINNEAPOLIS -- Indians starter Mitch Talbot is set to begin a gradual progression back to the Indians' pitching staff.Cleveland announced on Monday that Talbot was scheduled to begin a 30-day Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus. Talbot, who opened this season as the Tribe's fifth starter, will initially work out of the Clippers' bullpen.The Indians placed the 27-year-old Talbot on the 15-day disabled list with a back strain on Wednesday.For the season, Talbot has gone 2-6 with a 6.33 ERA over 11 starts for the Indians. The right-hander has given up 81 hits, with 35 strikeouts and 24 walks over 58 1/3 innings pitched. Talbot was also sidelined for a little more than a Mariners Ichiro Suzuki Jersey month with a right elbow problem between April and May.Over his past seven starts, Talbot went 0-5 with a 7.43 ERA, allowing a .353 opponents' batting average along the way. In his most recent outing on July 8, he gave up eight runs on 11 hits in 5 1/3 innings of an 11-7 loss at home to the Blue Jays.Talbot was initially replaced in the rotation by right-hander Jeanmar Gomez. On Monday, however, Cleveland optioned Gomez to Triple-A Columbus in favor of keeping lefty David Huff on the starting staff. Huff turned in seven shutout innings in a 5-2 win over the Twins in the first game of Monday's doubleheader.Talbot, who went 10-13 with a 4.41 ERA as a rookie for the Tribe in 2010, is currently out of options, meaning the Indians are unable to send Authentic Zdeno Chara Jersey him to the Minor Leagues without first exposing Zdeno Chara Jersey him to waivers.                                              Quote to note                "I like playing there, but it doesn't like me." -- Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore on Camden Yards                                              Smoke signals                • With his start against the Twins on Monday, David Huff became the first lefty to start for the Indians this season. Cleveland became the last team to use a southpaw in its rotation this year. Overall, the Indians have now used nine starters (Fausto Carmona, Justin Masterson, Josh Tomlin, Carlos Carrasco, Mitch Talbot, Jeanmar Gomez, Alex White, Zach McAllister and Huff) in 2011.• The Indians and Twins both sported green hats for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader at Target Field. The hats were in honor of Earth Day (April 22). The clubs planned on wearing them for their game in April, but the contest was postponed due to inclement weather.• Prior to Monday's twin bill, the Indians and Twins had not played a doubleheader since April 17, 1999, in Cleveland. The teams had not played a double dip in Minnesota since Sept. Authentic Ichiro Suzuki Jersey 3, 1978, when the Twins played at Metropolitan Stadium.

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Two-sport standout Rockies Carlos Gonzalez Jersey Kayla Carlisle and baseball pitcher Kris Dockery were chosen to receive this year's Dr. Charles Paul Conn Student Athlete of the Year awards at Lee University. Carlisle played volleyball and basketball two years at the Cleveland school after transferring from Berry College. She reached the NAIA final four in both sports -- twice in volleyball, in which her Lee teams went 47-7, she twice was the conference tournament MVP and Authentic Troy Tulowitzki Jersey she received NAIA All-American honorable mention. Her Lady  Flames basketball squads were 56-13, and she was All-East Division in the Southern States Athletic Conference. She was SSAC all-academic both years. "She is truly the meaning of a student-athlete and is very deserving of this award," basketball coach Marty Trevor Cahill Jersey Rowe said. "I really feel that Kayla is a great example of what the Paul Conn Award stands for," volleyball coach Andrea Hudson said. "She has excelled on the court in both volleyball and basketball ... Rockies Todd Helton Jersey she excels in the classroom Milan Lucic Jersey ... but most importantly, she carries herself as a strong Christian athlete." Dockery already is a two-time NAIA scholar athlete and Troy Tulowitzki Jersey three-year All-SSAC scholar for a baseball program that has gone 212-47 in his four years and finished second in the NAIA twice. The Flames recently were ranked No. 1. "Kris has lettered as a pitcher and served Authentic Trevor Cahill Jersey as our team chaplain for his four years at Lee," baseball coach Mark Brew said. "During that time he has excelled in the classroom and has exhibited exemplary character on and off the field."

           BASEBALL/SOFTBALL                             * Even though the softball team can't be present because of a makeup doubleheader in Morristown, Chattanooga State is holding an open house for its elaborate new baseball and softball fieldhouse today at 1 p.m. It includes spacious locker rooms for both nationally Athletics Trevor Cahill Jersey top-10 diamond teams, a shared weight room and trainer's room, offices for head coaches Greg Dennis and Beth Keylon-Randolph, laundry rooms and conference Rockies Troy Tulowitzki Jersey rooms.                             * COLUMBUS, Ga. -- Belhaven, the No. 2 seed from the SSAC West, beat Lee 12-3 as Authentic Carlos Gonzalez Jersey the league softball tournament got under way Thursday. Christina Jaques, Rebecca Rousseau and Rachel Wright each went 3-for-3 for Belhaven Kurt SuzukiJersey (41-10), Jaques driving in three runs and CeCee Austin scoring three. Danielle Balough and Kelsey Barnes each was 2-for-3 with an RBI for Lee Authentic Marc Savard Jersey (26-15), which plays Brewton-Parker in an elimination game this morning at 10 and would play again at noon and 4 p.m. as long Authentic Milan Lucic Jersey as it keeps Athletics Kurt Suzuki Jersey winning. Senior second baseman Balough Todd Helton Jersey made the All-SSAC team for the third year in a row. She was batting .400 coming into the tournament, with Authentic Kurt Suzuki Jersey team highs of 10 home runs and 44 RBIs. Her junior sister Brittany, senior Hernanza Ruiz and freshman Ana Coscorrosa joined her on the All-East team.
      * KINGSPORT, Tenn. -- One day after eliminating Bryan from the Appalachian Athletic Conference softball tournament, third-seeded Milligan eliminated fifth-seeded Tennessee Wesleyan with Authentic Todd Helton Jersey a 5-1 defeat Thursday. That left TWC with a 16-25 season record. Top-seeded and nationally 14th-ranked Reinhardt edged Montreat 4-3 in the winners-bracket final.                             GOLF                             * COLUMBUS, Ga. -- Lee University finished second by seven strokes in the Southern States Athletic Conference men's golf tournament Wednesday at the Columbus Country Club. The Flames wound up with an 877 score for 54 holes, compared to 870 for champion William Carey. Freshman Hunter Vest from Walker Valley led Lee with a Ubaldo Jimenez Jersey 215, and Jeremy Lawson from Hixson was next Bruins Marc Savard Jersey at 219. JB Eksteen followed his second-day 67 with an 83 and finished at 223, followed by Caleb Roberson at 226 and Rockies Ubaldo Jimenez Jersey Tyler Smith at 229.                             * Led by medalist Michael Alread, Tennessee Wesleyan won the AAC men's golf tournament Tuesday at Winchester with an 878, four strokes better than runner-up Reinhardt. Alread shot 214 for 54 holes, one better than Bryan's Carlos Gonzalez Jersey Dean Hoare, and TWC's Casey Flenniken also made the all-tournament team. Wesleyan's Flenniken and Zach Cole were first-team All-AAC players for the season, and TWC's Mike Poe was coach of the year.                             Staff Reports

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 After giving up an unearned run in the first, Kurt Yinger shut down the Mountain View offense in Camas 4-1 victory over the Thunder.
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 CAMAS  It was Kurt Yingers 18th birthday Friday, and he threw a party by throwing a gem.
 His party turned into a bash when it came to his batting, too.
 By the end of the day, the Camas fans were singing to Yinger, and David Price Jersey the Camas baseball players were celebrating at least a co-league championship.

   Yinger struck out 12, threw a three-hitter, and did not yield an earned run, leading Camas to a 4-1 victory over Mountain View. He also got it done at the plate, Authentic Sam Fuld Jersey going 3 for 3 with a two-run double.
 The Papermakers, ranked No. 1 in the state by the Seattle Times, improved to 11-0 in the Class 3A Greater St. Helens League, a game ahead of No. Tigers Austin Jackson Jersey 6 Mountain View.
 Fridays win only clinches a share of the league title for Camas. To secure the No. 1 seed, the Papermakers will have to Bruins David Krejci Jersey beat Mountain View again today.
 The two Marc Savard Jersey teams play at 1 p.m. at Mountain View. If the Thunder prevail to Rays Matt Joyce Jersey force a tie in the league standings, the teams will play again at 4 p.m. for the top seed to Matt Joyce Jersey next weeks district tournament.
 Camas (18-0, 11-0) remained unbeaten with a four-run first inning. The first five Papermakers reached base, and the next hit a sacrifice fly.
 Yingers two-run double gave the Papermakers a 3-1 lead. He did the rest from the mound.
 I just felt really focused today, Yinger said. I had a good warm- up. It was one of those days I felt like I was challenging hitters and I was throwing a lot of strikes. Rays David Price Jersey That helped me be successful.
 Mountain Authentic Austin Jackson Jersey View got an unearned run in the top of the first inning after an error extended the frame. Riley ODells base hit scored P.J. Jones, who was ruled safe on a bang-bang play at the plate.
 Camas shortstop Logan Grindy ended the second inning with a diving scoop of a hard grounder and then a toss to second for a force-out. In the sixth inning, he snared two line drives with a runner on base to end a Mountain View threat.
 Our defense has made a lot of plays this year, Yinger said. As pitchers, we rely heavily on them. Everyones doing their best, and were winning games.
        Mountain View pitcher Zach Torson was just as strong as Yinger after that first inning. He struck out nine in his six-inning complete game, never having more than one runner on base at a time Rays Sam Fuld Jersey in the final five frames.
 He just threw the biggest game weve ever played in, Mountain View coach Authentic David Price Jersey Aaron Coiteux said, referring Evan Longoria Jersey to the fact that David Krejci Jersey the Thunder have not been in a situation like this  playing for a league Rays Evan Longoria Jersey title  in more than a decade. After that first inning, he started rolling.
 Camas coach Authentic Matt Joyce Jersey Joe Hallead sought out Torson after the game to congratulate him for his performance.
 I think he showed a lot of heart, Hallead said. For him to come back after that first inning Austin Jackson Jersey like that. He pitched five more innings and basically shut us down.
 With Yinger on the mound for Camas, though, that three-run lead after the first gave the Papermakers a bunch of confidence.
 It felt good to jump on them early and get the momentum, Grindy said.
 John Welborn walked, stole second, then came home on Nate Culvers single. Austin Barr and Grindy followed with singles to load the bases for Yinger, who blasted his double. Jeremy Faulkner then scored Grindy on a sacrifice fly.
 The stakes are nearly the same today. Camas already has at least a share of the title, but Mountain View wants a piece of it, too.
 Were still greedy, Hallead said. We want it Authentic David Krejci Jersey by ourselves.

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North Carolina State granted all-ACC quarterback Russell Wilson his release Friday as he pursues a pro baseball career.

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 Soccer: St. Pauli faces Bundesliga relegation after losing 2-0 at Kaiserslautern on Friday, while Wolfsburg beat Werder Bremen 1-0 in another relegation battle in Berlin.
 - U.S. Soccer suspended Sporting Kansas City midfielder Birahim Diop one match for violent conduct during a match last Saturday against New England.
 Tennis: Novak Djokovic won his 26th consecutive match Authentic Bobby Orr Jersey to remain unbeaten in Authentic Francisco Cordero Jersey 2011, defeating Slovenia's Blaz Kavcic 6-3, 6-2 in the Serbia Open quarterfinals in Belgrade. It's the best start to an ATP tour season since Ivan Lendl in 1986.
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