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That's just f***ing stupid. you might as well have all the fans come in wearing formal attire and just sit there expression less.

Pitchers cringe at the mere mention of Dr. James Andrews. He's fine.. let him pitch.

ARLINGTON -- One day later, Joba Chamberlain has results but no answers. Chamberlain underwent an MRI on his stiff right shoulder Tuesday in New York, but the Yankees did not immediately announce what that exam showed. The team revealed only that Chamberlain will travel to Birmingham, Ala., on Wednesday to receive a second opinion from renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. "You're always careful with your players," manager Joe Girardi said. "You don't ever want to jeopardize their long-term health. You're talking about a 22-year-old kid." Chamberlain left Monday's start against the Rangers after 4 2/3 innings with stiffness in his right shoulder, complaining of a "grabbing" sensation in his deltoid muscle. The Yankees flew him to New York early Tuesday morning for a series of tests with team physician Dr. Stuart Hershon. Seeking a second opinion on the results of those tests, the Yankees will turn to Dr. Andrews, a shoulder specialist and one of the game's leading practitioners of Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery. They employed Dr. Andrews earlier this year for a second opinion on Jorge Posada's right shoulder strain, which ultimately required season-ending surgery. The Yankees won't reveal more information on Chamberlain until they hear Dr. Andrews' second opinion. "I wouldn't necessarily look anything into it," Girardi said of the visit. "Dr. Andrews is a pretty renowned doctor, so a lot of guys go see Dr. Andrews, and we'll see what comes of it." Girardi and his training staff learned of Chamberlain's injury during the fifth inning Monday, removing him from the game after a brief conference on the mound. Though Chamberlain does have a history of muscle strains in college and the Minor Leagues, this is his first shoulder injury of note. He will miss at least one start, yet the Yankees have not made a decision regarding any potential stay on the disabled list. Such an assignment would cost Chamberlain at least three turns in the rotation, and possibly more. Nor have the Yankees made a decision regarding a replacement starter, which they will need for either Friday or Saturday in Anaheim. Dan Giese is scheduled to start Friday, and the Yankees could slot Darrell Rasner on Saturday without making a roster move. But should they need to use either Giese or Rasner out of the bullpen this week, then they could promote a Minor Leaguer -- most likely Ian Kennedy -- to start one of those games. After that, the Yankees remain unsure. Only once Dr. Andrews reports back on the severity of Chamberlain's injury will they reveal their plan of action, and their estimate on precisely how much time Chamberlain might miss. "I think we're all hopeful," Girardi said. "We hope that we don't miss him very long, and we'll get him back on the mound as soon as he can." http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...sp&c_id=mlb

PHOENIX -- The D-backs have reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension with right-hander Dan Haren. The club is set to announce the deal at a 3 p.m. MST news conference. Haren's current contract runs through 2009, with a club option for 2010. The new deal covers the 2011 and 2012 seasons and includes a club option for 2013. Under the terms of his original deal, he was set to make $5.5 million in 2009, and the 2010 option was for $6.75 million. According to a report on KTAR 620AM, Haren will make a combined $31 million in 2011 and 2012, with a $15.5 million option for 2013. He would have been eligible for free agency at the conclusion of his original contract. The D-backs acquired Haren from Oakland in December in exchange for six prospects, and he has been everything the club had hoped. In 23 starts this year, he is 12-5 with a 2.75 ERA, the fourth-best mark in the National League. Haren, who started the All-Star Game last season for the American League, pitched two shutout innings of relief in this year's game, at Yankee Stadium. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...sp&c_id=mlb

NEW YORK -- The Mets placed closer Billy Wagner on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday after an MRI exam taken earlier that morning in New York showed a strained left forearm. Wagner first felt pain on July 29 during the team's trip to Florida, and he said it hurt again when he came in to pitch against the Astros on Saturday in a save situation. The MRI was Wagner's second in the span of two weeks. He underwent the first examination on July 22 because he felt discomfort in the form of cramps and spasms in his left shoulder. General manager Omar Minaya said there was no specific indication that the forearm injury came as a direct result of the shoulder pain, but he wanted to be cautious. "Talking to the doctor, sometimes because of the tightness in the shoulder you might overcompensate and affect the other part," Minaya said. "So we said let's just rest him right now." The corresponding move was Ruddy Lugo's callup from Triple-A New Orleans to provide another arm in the bullpen. Lugo has pitched primarily in a starting role this year, but has experience in relief. Aaron Heilman is believed to see the majority of save opportunities in Wagner's absence. Minaya said the MRI results came as good news because the injury was not more serious, and he said he is hopeful that Wagner's stint on the DL will only last 15 days. "It was nothing major," Minaya said. "Structurally, all things were great." Wagner has 27 saves and a 2.30 ERA this season, though he blew his seventh save when he allowed three hits, a walk and two runs on Saturday. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...sp&c_id=mlb

Duuuuude, how can you pick Jim Rome this one? That show is in-cred-able, un-stop-able, count-choc-ula. Haha, hysterical, I crack myself on that one. Stay tune for Around the Horn I am out. "Phenomenal!" lol Just hearing Jim Rome's name reminds me of that skit Frank Caliendo did impersonating him. It was f***ing hilarious. "Arugula"

FELIZ CUMPLEANOS!!

Very creative game thread, Mike. But yes... Screw Moyer... I hope he breaks a hip on first pitch... lol

I rarely watch ESPN but when I do.. it's PTI.

Who parties with water? Also, can someone tell me who Mr. Googlebot is? I party with water! H2O! H2O!

Brewers lost.

Rab is streaking. he does that anyways LIES!

If you keep winning any more of these things, there isn't going to be room for me at home!!

YAY! BABE! You won! WOOT! Party at your house!

Accepting on my behalf BOO! GET OFF THE STAGE!

Oh... ummm.. sorry, babe. There are more Lurrys in the sea...

Congrats, PWG.

MrandMrsFish have this one in the bag.

WTG Chewy!

Rename these awards the Yenta Awards, because he's pwning the competition :shifty SHE

I am here! Rab forgot to pick me up.... Um....I love you! No, you don't. *cries*

I am here! Rab forgot to pick me up....

lol Funny.

Erick, you bring a gleeful tear to my eye. Geek. lol

La Femme Nikita - I'll watch all five seasons in a week when I get in a Nikita mood I tried to watch that once and didn't like it much at all. Alias was a much better show in my opinion. I used to watch that show..... It wasn't great... but it was a good enough show to watch just to past the time./