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San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Three-time All-Star closer Jose Valverde was among eight players the San Diego Padres signed to minor league contracts on Monday. Veteran infielder Ramiro Pena and reliever Scott Elbert also agreed to deals with the Padres along with first baseman Brett Wallace, pitchers Marcos Mateo, Jay Jackson and Jason Lane and catcher Griff Erickson. Valverde was released by the New York Mets in May of last season after posting a 5.66 ERA over 21 appearances. He also struggled with the Detroit Tigers the previous year, recording a 5.59 ERA and nine saves in 20 outings prior to being sent to the minors in June. The 36-year-old led the majors with a career-best 49 saves with the Tigers in 2011, and also topped all of baseball with 47 while with Arizona in 2007. Valverdes 44 saves with Houston the following year was the most in the National League. Pena hit .245 in 81 games with Atlanta in 2014, but was outrighted off the Braves 40-man roster in November. Elbert returned from Tommy John surgery that sidelined him the entire 2013 season to pitch in seven games for the Dodgers last year. The left-hander owns a 3.54 ERA over 127 career appearances, all with Los Angeles. Lane hit 26 homers as an outfielder with the Astros in 2005, then returned to the majors after a seven-year absence as a pitcher in the Padres organization last season. The 38-year-old spent most of 2014 at Triple-A El Paso, compiling a 9-9 record with a 4.52 ERA over 24 starts. Salomon Shoes Online Australia . Nine-year veteran Danny Granger did not make his debut with the Clippers because of a technicality on the teams active list, which is signed by coach Doc Rivers before every game and relayed to the officials. Grangers name was printed by hand by a member of the public relations staff under the heading: "Updated Roster Additions," but the number on the sheet was not circled along with the other active players by the required deadline of 6:30 p. Wholesale Salomon Shoes .Y. - Sven Andrighetto scored once and set up two more as the Hamilton Bulldogs hung on to defeat the host Adirondack Flames 5-3 on Tuesday in American Hockey League action. http://www.wholesalesalomonaustralia.com/. PETERSBURG, Fla. Cheap Salomon Shoes Australia . General Manager Sam Presti said the three-time All-Star had knee swelling that would not subside, and the procedure was intended to solve the problem. He said doctors determined that a loose stitch was to blame for the swelling, that Westbrooks lateral meniscus has healed properly and the procedure was successful. Discount Salomon Shoes . - Veteran Kings defenceman Robyn Regehr, sidelined since Game 1 of the Anaheim series, says hes close to returning.PARIS -- Eden Hazard has committed his future to Chelsea and sees it as the perfect club to help him fulfil his potential. The Belgium winger is one of the English Premier Leagues best players, and his hat trick against Newcastle last weekend took his league tally to 12 goals. Contracted to Chelsea until 2017, he was linked with a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain during last months transfer window, but has no intention of going anywhere. "Its never been a question of me leaving Chelsea. I feel good in this club and I still have plenty of things to do," the 23-year-old Hazard said an interview on Tuesday with sports daily LEquipe. "Its flattering to read that PSG are interested in me. But it doesnt bother me. I know very well what I want to do, where Im headed. No one will change my mind. My objective is to be the best with Chelsea." He is confident that playing "alongside seasoned pros like (Frank) Lampard, (John) Terry, (Peter) Cech, (Samuel) Etoo" will help him to do that. "Theyve won so much. I draw inspiration from them every day, it helps me to grow," he said. "Thats why II think my best years are still to come.dddddddddddd" Hazards eye-catching performance in the 1-0 win away to title rival Manchester City last week saw him widely praised. "I still have to work on my consistency and my efficiency, but Im improving year by year," the former Lille player said. "Im in the ascendancy, its down to me to keep my feet on the ground and take things to the next level." Under coach Jose Mourinho, Chelsea plays with one central striker, with Hazard cutting in from the wing to offer support. "Im playing on the left flank. Its the position I prefer because it means I can cut inside on my right foot," said Hazard, who praised Mourinhos impact since re-joining the club this season after a difficult spell with Real Madrid. "Hes won trophies wherever hes gone. Those who still doubt him must stop, hes already proved that hes the best coach in the world," Hazard said. "I have a very straightforward relationship with him. He trusts us without constantly checking up on us. He likes to tease us and laugh to lighten the mood, to put us at ease." ' ' ' |
Veteran infielder Ramiro Pena and reliever Scott 
