Report: O's Loewen to change from pitcher to fielder

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07/19/2008 - Baltimore, MD (Baseball Betting) - Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Adam Loewen will apparently attempt to restart his career by becoming a position player.

The Baltimore Sun reported Saturday that Loewen, faced with the prospect of another surgery and more rehabilitation on his chronically-injured left elbow, decided to end his pitching career.

Loewen was 0-2 with an 8.02 earned-run average in seven games for Baltimore this season. He has made two separate stints on the DL already this season. His last time on the shelf, which came on July 8, was necessary after he re- injured a stress fracture in the ailing elbow during a relief appearance.

According to the paper, Loewen was told that any further repairs to fix the problem would prevent him from returning to the mound for up to a year and a half.

A native of British Columbia, Loewen compiled an 8-8 record with a 5.38 ERA in 35 games (29 starts) for the Orioles over parts of the last three seasons. He missed virtually all of last year after left elbow surgery. That procedure, performed by renowned orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews, involved placing a screw in the elbow, and allowed Loewen to resume pitching this season.

Since the club gave him a major-league deal, Loewen would have to clear waivers before heading to the minors to re-establish himself. The Orioles are expected to wait until the end of this season before terminating his contract and assigning him elsewhere.

The move has some precedent. Infamously-wild former St. Louis Cardinals hurler Rick Ankiel resurrected his own career following multiple arm procedures, and has landed a starting outfield job with the club.

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Elite 8 NCAA Tournament Betting at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com

In what should be an outstanding Saturday of March Madness betting action, the top four teams in the South and West Regions square off in what should be extremely close match-ups. Three of the four teams are coming off extremely close games on Thursday evening, only UCLA won semi comfortably over Pitt 64-55.

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Memphis vs. Ohio State

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Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Odds

Will he or won't he?  Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.

Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.

"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."

Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.

Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.

But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.

Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback.  It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.

Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1


Atlanta Falcons 50-1


Baltimore Ravens 15-1


Buffalo Bills 50-1


Carolina Panthers 18-1


Chicago Bears 10-1


Cincinnati Bengals 15-1


Cleveland Browns 100-1


Dallas Cowboys 15-1


Denver Broncos 15-1


Detroit Lions 100-1


Green Bay Packers 50-1


Houston Texans 100-1


Indianapolis Colts 6-1


Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1


Kansas City Chiefs 30-1


Miami Dolphins 40-1


Minnesota Vikings 75-1


New England Patriots 10-1


New Orleans Saints 18-1


New York Giants 20-1


New York Jets 30-1


Oakland Raiders 100-1


Philadelphia Eagles 18-1


Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1


Saint Louis Rams 60-1


San Diego Chargers 6-1


San Francisco 49ers 75-1


Seattle Seahawks 20-1


Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1


Tennessee Titans 40-1


Washington Redskins 50-1

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