Angels' Escobar done for season

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07/12/2008 - Oakland, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher Kelvim Escobar will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn right labrum, the club announced before Friday's 9-2 loss at Oakland.

The operation will be performed by orthopedist David Altchek sometime before the end of July and Escobar is expected to be sidelined for 9-to-12 months.

An 18-game winner in 2007, Escobar initially reported discomfort in his right shoulder last September and again during his preparations for spring training this season.

An MRI taken by Dr. Lewis Yocum back in February showed no significant changes in the right-hander's shoulder, but the Angels decided to take it slow and believed Escobar could return at some point before the All-Star break.

However, another MRI in March revealed the torn labrum. Escobar continued to rehab the injury, but the pain flared up again during a throwing session on July 4. A consultation last week with Altchek and Yocum led to the decision for surgery.

In 11 seasons with Toronto and Los Angeles, Escobar is 101-90 with a 4.15 earned run average in 410 games, including 201 starts.

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Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds  
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.

Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.

Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.

Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.

Arizona 20-1

Butler 20-1

Duke 30-1

Florida 7-2

Georgetown 30-1

Indiana 35-1

Kansas 15-1

Marquette 25-1

Maryland 40-1

Memphis 50-1

Nevada 50-1

UNC 9-2

OSU 8-1

Oregon 30-1

Pittsburgh 15-1

Texas 30-1

Texas A&M 18-1

UCLA 6-1

Wisconsin 10-1

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