Barca's Xavi welcomes latest Villa link
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06/25/2009 - Barcelona, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Xavi Hernandez has urged Valencia striker David Villa to join him at Barcelona.
The Spain midfielder has admitted he is excited by the prospect of his international colleague joining up with the La Liga and Champions League winners.
Barca and Real Madrid are believed to be battling it out to sign the $57 million-rated striker despite Valencia claiming last week that he is now no longer for sale.
"David Villa has goals in his blood and he is worth that kind of money," said Xavi.
"What I want is for him to go where he will be happy, although I would like that to be Barca."
Meanwhile, Xavi has set his sights on winning more silverware with the all- conquering Catalan club next season.
"We will continue to win trophies," he declared. "Because we have won the treble this season, next season we have three more to go for with the Intercontinental Cup as well as the Spanish and European Super Cups.
"We will go out to win all six because if you only aim for five or less then you could end up with nothing."
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<< L.A. signs Patterson, promotes Zerboni
Carson, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Sol signed forward Lyndsey
Patterson to a developmental contract and promoted McCall Zerboni to senior
player Thursday.
Patterson played for both the Seattle Sounders and the Atlanta
<< D.C. United and goalie Crayton part ways
Washington, D.C. (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - D.C. United will not exercise the option on
goalie Louis Crayton's contract, ending his one-year stay with the club on June
30, the team announced Thursday.
Crayton played in six games, all starts, for the
<< Hawks acquire Crawford from Warriors
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Hawks acquired guard Jamal Crawford
from the Golden State Warriors on Thursday in exchange for guards Acie Law and
Speedy Claxton.
"We feel we have gained tremendous flexibility with the addition
<< Lions give C Raiola contract extension
Allen Park, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Lions announced on Thursday
they have agreed to terms with center Dominic Raiola on a contract extension
that will keep him with the club through the 2013 season. Financial terms of
the dea
Enschede, Netherlands (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - FC Twente Austria international striker Marko Arnautovic remains confident that he will be able to complete a dream move to Inter Milan. The 20-year-old is reported to be one of Inter's top
City interested in Brazilian Maicon >>
Mancheseter, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Manchester City is interested in
signing Maicon, according to the agent of the Brazil fullback.
The 27-year-old is unsettled at current club Inter Milan and has been linked
with Manchester U
Villarreal's Rossi open to Serie A return >>
Villarreal, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Americna-born Italian striker Giuseppe
Rossi would consider leaving Villarreal should a "great" club come calling,
according to his agent.
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Report: Nets agree to trade Carter >>
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ship star forward Vince Carter to the Orlando Magic.
The Newark Star-Ledger reported on Thursday that New Jersey has agreed in
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Stuttgart secures double deal >>
Stuttgart, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Stuttgart has completed a double deal to
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agree
Marlins could start season without No. 2 starter Johnson
JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.
Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.
MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .
''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''
Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.
He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.
''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''
Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.
Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.
With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.
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