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2B ♦ TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2006 STANDINGS, MORE CURTAIN CALL American League EAST W L PCT OB HOMK ROAD RS RA STRK LlO Boston 62 41 .602 - 33-15 29-26 568 504 Lostl 5-5 NY Yankees 61 41 .598 .5 33-19 28-22 570 490 Wonl 6-4 Toronto 57 48 .543 6 35-21 22-27 565 512 Lost 2 4-6 Baltimore 48 58 .453 15.5 28-27 20-31 521 601 Won 1 4-6 Tampa Bay 43 62 .410 20 25-23 18-39 466 569 Lostl 4-6 CENTRAL W L PCT OB HOMK ROAD RS RA STRK LIO Detroit 70 34 .673 - 33-17 37-17 546 411 Lostl 7-3 Chicago Sox 61 42 .592 8.5 34-19 27-23 588 503 Lostl 3-7 Minnesota 60 43 .583 9.5 38-13 22-30 516 462 Wonl 7-3 Cleveland 45 58 .437 24.5 26-29 19-29 559 529 Lost 2 4-6 Kansas City 37 67 .356 33 22-27 15-40 475 613 Lostl 5-5 WEST W L PCT OB HOMI ROAD RS RA STRK LlO Oakland 55 50 .524 - 28-25 27-25 472 475 Won 2 5-5 LA Angels 54 50 .519 .5 24-24 30-26 512 490 Won 1 6-4 Texas 52 53 .495 3 26-30 26-23 528 511 Won 1 3-7 Seattle 51 53 .490 3.5 28-26 23-27 494 489 Won 2 7-3 National League EAST W L PCT QB HOME ROAD RS RA STRK LIO NY Mets 63 41 .606 - 30-21 33-20 566 475 Won 4 7-3 Philadelphia 49 54 .476 13.5 27-30 22-24 524 535 Won 3 6-4 Atlanta 48 56 .462 15 22-28 26-28 549 540 Lost 4 3-7 Florida 48 56 .462 15 25-24 23-32 477 501 Lost 3 6-4 Washington 46 59 .438 17.5 26-24 20-35 482 547 Lost 3 6-4 CENTRAL W L PCT OB HOME ROAD RS RA STRK LIO St. Louis 58 46 .558 - 31-19 27-27 512 494 Lost 4 5-5 Cincinnati 55 50 .524 3.5 27-25 28-25 521 534 Lost 2 5-5 Milwaukee 50 55 .476 8.5 32-23 18-32 490 561 Won 2 4-6 Houston 49 56 .467 9.5 30-26 19-30 476 504 Lostl 3-7 Chicago Cubs 43 61 .413 15 21-28 22-33 430 525 Won 4 6-4 Pittsburgh 40 66 .377 19 27-26 13-40 483 546 Won 5 6-4 WEST W L PCT QB HOME ROAD RS RA STRK LIO San Diego 55 50 .524 - 25-28 30-22 487 477 Lost 1 5-5 Arizona 53 51 .510 1.5 26-26 27-25 513 520 Won 1 6-4 San Francisco 51 54 .486 4 29-24 22-30 488 490 Lost 7 3-7 Colorado 50 54 .481 4.5 26-25 24-29 483 471 Won 1 5-5 LA Dodgers 50 55 .476 5 31-24 19-31 524 506 Won 3 3-7 PRO, COLLEGE BRIEFS Satan tests positive (AP) - Another American champion was hit with a shocking positive drug test Saturday - Olympic and world 100- meter titlist Justin Gatlin. Gatlin acknowledged he had been informed by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that he had tested positive for testoster one or other steroids after a relay race in Kansas in April. The revelation came just two days after Tour de France champion Floyd Landis' victory was thrown into question for allegations of similar doping violations. Gatlin said he did not know why the test came back positive and promised cooperation with USADA, as it continues with the case. Gatlin's coach, Trevor Graham, told The Washington Post on Sunday that Gatlin was the victim of a setup by a massage therapist. Yankees acquire Abreu PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The New York Yankees acquired All-Star right fielder Bobby Abreu and starting pitcher Cory Lidle from the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday for four minor league prospects. A .301 career hitter, Abreu fills a major void in the lineup. New York has been without injured outfielders Gary Sheffield and Hideki Matsui for most of the season. The Phillies get left-hander Matt Smith, shortstop C.J. Henry - a first-round draft pick in 2005 - catcher Jesus Sanchez and right-hander Carlos Monasterios. Sutter inducted irto rtaa COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - Bruce Sutter didn’t leave baseball the way he wanted, booed relentlessly when injuries sapped his talent. That doesn’t matter any more. Eighteen years after he hung up his spikes for good, Sutter was inducted Sunday into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Sutter, who joined Hoyt Wilhelm, Rollie Fingers and Dennis Eckersley as the only relief pitchers in the Hall, was the lone player selected by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Richt faces quarterback questions By ZACHARY SPAIN The Times-Union It didn’t take long for Georgia coach Mark Richt to face questions about his choice for starting quarter back. Saturday evening at the University of North Florida’s University Center, Richt took questions for about 45 minutes from some of the 400 members of the Georgia Bulldog Club of Jacksonville in attendance. But that toughest of ques tions came not from the audience, but from Georgia broadcaster Neil “Hondo” Williamson, the M.C. of the Dawg Days Tour. Richt’s reply was lengthy he jokingly apologized later but non- committal. “I don’t know,” Richt said after Williamson asked who the starter would be. Seventeen players and executives from baseball’s segregated past, all of them deceased, were also inducted, including Essa Manley, the first woman to be so honored. __ Also inducted were J.G. Taylor Spink Award winner Tracy Ringolsby and Ford C. Frick Award winner Gene Elston. Cards pick v BeM CLEVELAND (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals acquired second baseman Ronnie Belliard from the Cleveland Indians on Sunday for infielder Hector Luna. mb holds off Wte EVIAN, France (AP) - Karrie Webb sank an 18-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole to hold off Michelle Wie and win the Evian Masters by a stroke Saturday, denying the 16-year-old from Hawaii her first professional victory. Pavin breaks fry sped MILWAUKEE (AP) - Corey Pavin won his first PGA Tour title in 10 years Sunday, closing with a 3-under 67 on Sunday for a two-stroke victory over Jerry Kelly in the U.S. Bank Championship. Roberts wins senior event TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) - Loren Roberts won the Senior British Open for his fourth victory of the year, squander ing a five-stroke lead before beating Argentina’s Eduardo Romero on the first playoff hole. Karisson nets champßmshV ALVESLOHE, Germany (AP) - Sweden's Robert Karisson won the Deutsche Bank Players' Championship, shooting a 5-under 67 for a four-stroke victory over Lee Westwood and Chari Schwartzel. Johnson best at VllicHta WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Kevin Johnson won the Wichita Open for his fourth career Nationwide Tour title. Bush afrees to deal JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Reggie Bush “[Athletic director] Damon [Evans] always accuses me of knowing. He says, Ojust tell me who it is.’ “I don’t know.” The Bulldogs have four quarterbacks on scholai - ship: senior Joe Tereshinski, sophomore Blake Barnes, redshirt freshman Joe Cox, and touted freshman Matthew Stafford. Tereshinski, who start ed Georgia’s 14-10 loss to Florida last fall at Alltel Stadium, is the only one of the bunch with experience and would appear to be the favorite. “I expected the young guys to learn enough [dur ing spring practice] so in the fall we can decide whose best suited. If we do play a young guy [at any position], it won’t be at the expense of a senior,” said Richt. “It agreed to a six-year contract with the New Orleans Saints on Saturday Saints general manager Mickey Loomis declined to discuss the financial terms on Sunday. Bush was (he second overall pick after Houston took defensive end Mario Williams, then signed him to a six-year, $54 million contract, with $26.5 million guaranteed. Reported incentives could increase the value of Williams’ deal to more than S6O million. Goodnanmasr NEW YORK (AP) - Roger Goodell, the NFL’s chief operating officer and one of Paul Tagliabue’s chief aides, was one of five finalists announced Sunday to succeed Tagliabue as commissioner. The 47-year-old Goodell was the only one of the five who works in the NFL office although another, Gregg Levy, is the league's outside counsel. The other three finalists are Frederick Nance, a Cleveland lawyer; Robert L. Reynolds, of Concord, Mass., the vice chairman and chief operating offi cer of Fidelity Investments; and Mayo A. Shattuck 111 of Baltimore, chairman of the board, president and CEO of Constellation Energy. Castroneves wins tourtb BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Helio Castroneves picked up his series-high fourth victory of the season and moved atop the Indy Racing League standings after winning the Firestone Indy 400 on Sunday. Schmacher best to Germany HOCKENHEIM, Germany (AP) - Michael Schumacher won the German Grand Prix on Sunday to capture his third straight Formula One race and close in on points leader and defending champion Fernando Alonso. Edwards whs Busch race MADISON, 111. (AP) - Carl Edwards overtook Denny Hamlin with nine laps left and held on to win the Busch Silver Celebration 250 on Saturday night. will be because I think he has the best chance to help us to become a champion for the seniors. For the seniors, Joe Tereshinski is the guy.” Richt said he planned to have the competition down to two by the end of the second of three preseason scrimmages next month, but added the decision probably wouldn’t be final even then. “It will probably run into the season,” Richt said. Richt was joined in Jacksonville by gymnastics coach Suzanne Yoculan, who led the Gym Dogs to their sec ond title in a row, and Evans, who accepted the SEC All- Sports Trophy, which had been won by Florida the past 14 years. “It’s a good feeling to take this trophy away from those dreaded Gators,” Evans said. SPORTS Sunday's Sports Transactions By The Associated B BALTIMORE ORIOLES-Activated OF Jay Gibbons from the 15-day and LHP Tim Byrdak from the 60- day DL Designated OF Luis Terrero for assignment. Placed RHP LaTroy Hawkins on the bereavement list. Recalled RHP Eddy Rodriguez from Ottawa of the IL H CLEVELAND INDIANS-Traded INF Ronnie Belliard to SI Louis for INF Hector Luna. H NEW YORK YANKEES-Acquired OF Bobby Abreu and RHP Cory Lidie from Philadelphia for SS C.J. Henry, LHP Matt Smith, C Jesus Sanchez and RHP Carlos Monasteries. B SEATTLE MARINERS-Placed RHP Rafael Soriano on the 15- day DL. Activated RHP Sean Green from the 15-day DL. B TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS-Ptaced LHP Scott Kazmir and INF Ty Wigginton on the 15-day DL. Recalled LHP J.P. Howell from Durham of the IL a TEXAS RANGERS-Acquired C Miguel Ojeda from Colorado for cash and assigned him to Oklahoma of the PCL Traded RHP Bryan Corey to Boston for RHP Luis Mendoza. B COLORADO ROCWES-Activated C Danny Ardoin from the 15-day DL. Optioned C J.D Closser to Colorado Springs of the PCL. a HOUSTON ASTROS-Optioned 3B Morgan Ensberg and RHP Taylor Buchholz to Round Rock of the PCL. Recalled RHP Chris Sampson from Round Rock. C l EATS Braves designate Sosa, send Jones back to DL ATLANTA - After a hor rendous four months that saw him go from the No. 9 NOTEBOOK R. Travis Haney Morris News Service newly acquired reliever Danys Baez, the Braves designated Sosa for assign ment Sunday. That means the club has 10 days to trade or release the struggling right-hander, who was 3-10 with a 5.46 ERA. They could also option him to the minors, but Sosa would likely decline based on service time and the prospect of pitching else where. Last year, he went 13-3 (10-3 as a starter) with a 2.55 ERA in a breakout sea son. Keeping the ball down and throwing more break ing balls to left-handers was to have been the secret to success. The luster had worn off this season. Sosa hit three home runs, but gave up 20 in just 87 1/3 innings. Opponents were hitting .298 against him - right handers .277, left-handers .327. “I look at last year as a very positive develop ment,” Atlanta general manager John Schuerholz “He did a great job for us. It hadn’t worked as well this year.” I Sunday’s Major League Linescores By The Associated Press Tanya Bay 000 200 000-2 6 0 New York 002 01010x-4 01 Shields, RLugo (8) and Paul Mussina, Farnsworth (8), MRivera (9) and Posada. W- Mussina 13-3. L-Shields 4-5. Sv-MRivera (26). HRs-New York, Damon 2 (13). Seattle 100 200 004-7101 Cleveland 101100 000-3 8 0 Pineiro, Woods (8), Putz (9) and RRivera, Johjima (9) ClLee, Carmona (8), Mastny (9) and VMartinez. W-Woods 3-1. L-Carmona 1-4. Sv-Putz (22). HR-Seattle, Sexson (22). Detroit 001 011 001-4 13 4 Minnesota 000 000 06x-6 6 2 Bonderman, JWalker (8) and VWilson JoSantana, Crain (6), DReyes (8), Neshek (8), Nathan (9) and Redmond. W~Neshek 1-0. L-Bonderman 11-5. Sv- Nathan (22). Chicago 100102 030-7121 Baltimore 101 003 102-0 13 0 JVazquez, Cotts (6), Riske (7) Thornton (8), Jenks (9) and Pierzynski BChen, Britton (6), Byrdak (8), Williams (8), ERodriguez (9) and JvLopez. W-ERodriguez 1-1. L-Jenks 2- 3. HRs-Chicago, Konerko (26), Dye (28). Baltimore, Gibbons (11). Toronto 100 000 013-511 1 Oakland 011 000103-0110 Halladay, Schoeneweis (7), Speier (8), BRyan (9) and Zaun Komine, Gaudin (7), Halsey (8) Calero (8), Street (8) and Kendall. W-Street 4-3. L-BRyan 1-1. HRs-Toronto, Johnson (7). When asked to comment Sunday morning, Sosa put his hand up and said, “Later.” Schuerholz said the spot was needed for Baez, who was picked up late Fr: 1 night from Los Angeles along with infielder Willy Aybar. “His was the spot that we felt was the one that had to be filled,” Schuerholz said. “He obviously hadn’t done for us what he did last year, but we’re going to give Baez a chance to join our bullpen.” NOT CHIPPER (AGAIN): The feeling is getting familiar for third baseman Chipper Jones, who was placed on the disabled list Sunday for the second time this year and fourth time in three seasons. The 34-year-old tried to play through the strained left oblique muscle that forced him to miss four games last week, but it flared up on a swing during Friday’s game. “They’re adamant about giving it the proper amount of rest and the proper amount of treatment,” he said. “It wasn’t fully healed yet. I tried to play through it, and I couldn’t.” Losing Jones comes at a rather precarious time for the Braves, who trail the Reds by 6 1/2 games in the wild-card standings with a weekend series in Cincinnati ahead. Jones, who also missed time earlier this month with a sore foot, just com pleted a 20-game hitting streak in which he batted 3 starter to the team’s closer to the pitching staffs 12th man, Jorge Sosa’s days in Atlanta are over. To make room for THE HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL Oakland, Bradley (6). Los Angeles 123 004 000-10101 Boston 100 030000-410 Lackey, Donnelly (7), Gregg (9) and Napoli Schilling, Van Buren (6), Tavarez (6), Seanez (6) and Varitek, Mirabelli (9). W-Lackey 10-6. L-Schiliing 13-4. HRs- Los Angeles, OCabrera (8), VGuerrero (21), JRivera (16). Kansas City 000 200 000-2 0 2 Texas 024 010 021-18100 MRedman, Duckworth (4), Nunez (5) and Buck Koronka, Rupe (6), Littleton (8), Wasdin (9) and Laird. W-Koronka 7-6. L-MRedman 7-6. HRs-Kansas City, Brown (7). Texas, MYoung (9), Kinsler (8). New Yerk 341 010 001-10101 Atlanta 030 300 000-0 188 TGlavine, Oliver (5), Bradford (6), Feliciano (6), Heilman (7), BWagner (8) and Lo Duca James, Shieil (2), Mcßride (5), Yates (6), DBaez (8), Ray (9) and McCann. W-Oliver 4-0. L- James 4-2. Sv-BWagner (22). HRs-New York, Beltran 2 (32), CDelgado (26). Florida 100120 010-5 7 2 Philadelphia 000 540 B2x-1110 0 ASanchez, Herges (5), Resop(B) and Olivo Wolf, Fultz (5), Geary (8) and Lieberthal. W-Futtz 2-0. L-ASanchez 4-1. HRs-Florida, Willingham 2 (14), Olivo (11). Philadelphia, Lieberthal (2). Florida 000 011 000-210 0 Philadelphia 010 005 28x~912 0 Moehler, Pinto (6), Messenger (6) Kensing (7), Borowski (8) and Treanor Madson, RiWhite (7) Rhodes (8), Castro (9) and Coste. W-Madson 9-7. L- Moehler 5-8. .512 with eight home runs and 24 RBIs. “It seems like this year, if I’m not in there, we just can’t get anything rolling. That’s what stings,” Jones said. “The offense was roll ing pretty good and every one was in there firing on all cylinders. I was helping lead the way. Now I’m not, and it leaves a pretty big void.” NEW ARRIVALS: Baez and Aybar joined the team Sunday morning. Aybar was thrown in the fray immediately, with manager Bobby Cox inserting the 23- year-old at third base for the DL-bound Jones. Aybar, the team’s leadoff hitter Sunday, responded with the second four-hit game of his career. He had singles in the second, fourth, fifth and ninth innings. He scored twice. Baez also debuted. He pitched a scoreless eighth inning, working around a quirky double to shallow left field by Carlos Delgado and a David Wright single. His fastball touched 95, effective to offset his 78, 79 mph breaking ball. Both players said they were caught somewhat off guard by the deal that brought them in Georgia and sent Wilson Betemit to the Dodgers. Aybar will play until Jones returns, Cox has said. Baez will serve as the primary setup man for new closer Bob Wickman. Coincidentally, Baez was the eighth-inning man in front of Wickman in Cleveland in 2001.