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Strasburg has surgery, may be out until 2012

CBSSport Nationals rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg had reconstructive elbow surgery Friday that could keep him out of the starting rotation until the 2012 season.

Lewis Yocum performed the procedure in Inglewood, Calif., in which a piece of ligament was taken from the 22-year-old right-handers left leg and transplanted into his pitching elbow.

The Nationals said that Strasburg will be released from the hospital Saturday and begin rehab on Monday at the Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, Calif., near his home in San Diego.

"Everything went very smoothly and the reports were very good," Washington general manager Mike Rizzo ...
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Ford, family settle suit in death of Mets' prospect

CBSSports.co Ford Motor Co. on Thursday settled a Mississippi lawsuit over a 2001 accident in which New York Mets prospect Brian Cole was killed when his SUV crashed in the Florida Panhandle, a lawyer for the players family said.

The settlement came shortly after the jury in Jasper County had awarded $131 million in actual damages to Coles family and before it was to consider possible punitive damages, Tab Turner an attorney for the family of Brian Cole, told the Associated Press.

Turner, from Little Rock, Ark., said the settlement amount and terms were confidential.

"The family is glad this is finally over. I ...
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Nats transfer Strasburg to 60-day disabled list

CBS The Washington Nationals transferred rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday.

Strasburg, the hard-throwing No. 1 pick in last years draft, will have the reconstructive elbow operation known as "Tommy John surgery" on Friday. He finished his rookie season with a 5-3 record and 2.91 ERA.

Washington also elevated shortstop Danny Espinosa to the 40-man roster from Triple-A Syracuse and recalled catcher Wilson Ramos from Syracuse.

Espinosa had 22 home runs and 25 stolen bases in the minors this season.

"He plays second and short, so hell do both up here," National manager Jim R...
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Strasburg to have Tommy John surgery on Friday

CBSS Washington Nationals rookie ace Stephen Strasburg will have Tommy John surgery on Friday to rebuild his injured right elbow, an operation that is expected to sideline him for 12 to 18 months.

The ligament replacement surgery will be in Los Angeles and performed by Dr. Lewis Yocum, with Nationals team doctor Dr. Wiemi Douoguih assisting.

"He is dealing with it like a professional," Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said before Tuesday nights game against Florida. "Hes very determined to get it done and start the process."

Strasburg will begin his recuperation the day after the surgery, recovering at the Scrip...
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Clemens pleads not guilty to lying charge

CBSSports Baseball great Roger Clemens entered a not guilty plea Monday to charges of lying to Congress about whether he used steroids or human growth hormone.

Clemens entered his plea in U.S. District Court. The arraignment happened a few blocks away from where the retired pitcher swore under oath that he had not used performance-enhancing drugs.

Federal prosecutors dont believe him, and charged him with making false statements, perjury and obstruction of Congress.

Clemens, 48, says he will fight the charges.

U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton set an April 5 date for choosing a jury after Clemens entered hi...
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