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The same day that he won the 2010 State Farm Home Run Derby, rumors began about David Ortiz’s contract began. While his primary concern for the moment is bringing the All Star Game trophy to the American League for the 2010 season, Ortiz is thinking about next season. Even before the Home Run Derby was over Ortiz began expressing his desire to remain in Boston for more than just one more season. He cited the complications and distractions from his job as one of the primary reasons for his decision.

During 2011 the Red Sox, managed by Theo Epstein,  will have the opportunity to provide Ortiz with a one-year extension, but this likely will not be enough for the All Star Player. Ortiz was very adamant about staying for more than just one more year, saying that he would prefer to be left alone to play baseball than to have to renegotiate next year. But, as confirmed by the Red Sox’s spokesman, discussions have not yet occurred between the team and Ortiz’s representative. People are speculating that the futures of Adrian Gonzalez of the San Diego Padres and Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers are playing a part in the Red Sox’s decision on Ortiz.

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BASKETBALL: 6ft 1 or taller – The height of 3- out of- 4 of the recent prep grads.

Early recruiting from the women’s UAA coach sees him specifically targeting junior-college transfers. Tim Moser has added 4 newly graduated high-school basketball player’s to help deliver the depth needed in play next season.

Three out of four of these new players are 6ft1 or taller!

Kansas City grad Kylie Burns joins the Seawolves bringing her 5ft9 advantage, whilst Morgan Lee, at 6ft2 (from Fontana, California) tops that. Then there are forwards Brittany Neeley from Colton, California, who measures 6ft1 and Caitlin Nelson, from Riverton, Utah who shares Lee’s height at 6ft2.

Moser has now recruited a total of 9 players for the 2010-2011 season.

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Online betting for basketball can be very exhilarating for sports betting enthusiasts around the world. You may be one of those fans bitten by the NBA fever every time the season kicks off. Basketball is one of the easiest sports for handicapping and online gambling, especially if you know how to place a bet wisely and where to bet online safely.

Betting on basketball is much the same as football betting, however, the only difference is that in other sports with the oddity that over under bets are more well-liked in basketball betting than in other sports, or it’s easier to predict whether or not they are good bets for a given situation. It’s possible to develop a stable and winning basketball betting strategies with the right and factual information.

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