Texans: : Quarterback Matt Schaub has an injured knee ligament and will be out at least two weeks. ... Long snapper Bryan Pittman met with NFL officials in New York to appeal a possible suspension after testing positive for a banned diuretic.
Et cetera: : Former Pro Bowl quarterback Daunte Culpepper said his contract with the Lions would be for two years and that he would sign it after taking a physical. ... Saints defensive end Charles Grant will miss the rest of the season because of a triceps injury. The team re-signed defensive tackle Hollis Thomas. ... Bears quarterback Kyle Orton underwent more tests on his right ankle to determine the extent of his injury he suffered Sunday against the Lions.
Closer F. Rodriguez files for free agency
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Record-setting closer Francisco Rodriguez and shortstops Rafael Furcal, Omar Vizquel and Edgar Renteria were among 19 players who filed for free agency. Pitchers Brandon Lyon and Paul Byrd also joined the list. Of the 179 players eligible for free agency, 149 have filed. Rodriguez went 62-for-69 in save chances for the Los Angeles Angels, breaking the record of 57 saves set by Bobby Thigpen in 1990.
Brewers: : Milwaukee opened up the bidding for free-agent pitcher CC Sabathia. General manager Doug Melvin said that the team made a contract offer to Sabathia over the weekend, but declined to elaborate. ... Milwaukee exercised its $10 million option on center fielder Mike Cameron's contract for next season.
Et cetera: : A federal judge who is weighing whether to throw out a defamation lawsuit filed by Roger Clemens said he is "agonizing" over the status of the case leveled against Clemens' former personal trainer, Brian McNamee, who accused the pitcher of using performance-enhancing drugs. U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison made the comment after a nearly two-hour hearing in Houston. ... Ruben Amaro Jr. signed a three-year contract to become general manager of the world champion Phillies, replacing retiring Pat Gillick, who will remain with the team as an adviser. ... Orioles left-hander Alberto Castillo has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk, the team said. Castillo, 32, was 1-0 with a 3.81 ERA in 28 games last season.
Massachusetts Twisters are NISL's fifth team
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