Pitcher's duel on tap between Rays/Yankees

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07/18/2010 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A pair of All-Star pitchers go head-to-head today, as David Price and the Tampa Bay Rays conclude a three-game set with Andy Pettitte and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

The 24-year-old Price recently earned his first starting gig in the All-Star game, where he tossed two scoreless innings. The former No.1 overall draft pick will now attempt to become the AL's first 13-game winner.

Price's last start before the break was on July 7th, when he allowed two earned runs and eight hits through 7 2/3 innings of a 6-4 win over Boston. The left-hander walked just one and struck out 10 in the triumph.

In his career against the Yankees, Price has posted a 2-0 record and a 2.56 ERA over five appearances - four starts. He last faced New York on April 9th, allowing three runs and striking out seven in 7 2/3 innings of a 9-3 victory at home.

As for Pettitte, he relieved Price in the mid-summer showcase with another scoreless frame, but the AL side still suffered a 3-1 defeat.

The veteran left-hander has won three consecutive decisions, tossing eight strong innings in a 3-1 triumph over Seattle in his last start on July 8th. He gave up just five hits and fanned nine in the outing.

Pettitte has made 29 career starts versus the Rays, going 16-6 with a 4.08 ERA during that stretch. He, however, is just 3-5 with a 5.34 ERA in his past 10 starts versus them. Pettitte's last start against Tampa Bay didn't go so well either, as he gave up seven runs - six earned - in five innings of an 8-6 loss on May 20th.

The Yankees will need Pettitte to be sharp to slow down Tampa Bay's potent lineup, which posted 13 hits in a 10-5 victory on Saturday.

Reid Brignac notched his first career multi-homer game, blasting two and driving in a career-high five, as Tampa Bay spoiled the 64th annual Old- Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium. Brignac had just three career home runs in 101 contests before Saturday's outburst.

"It was a good day. We needed this win today. I was fortunate enough to get a couple bit hits," Brignac said. "I'm just happy about the day. I'm just happy about the win. It was a big win for our team. You've got to give credit to other guys."

Carlos Pena added a homer among a season-high four hits and drove in three runs, while Evan Longoria went 2-for-4 and scored three times.

Jeff Niemann (8-2) was the beneficiary of the run support after allowing four runs, six hits and four walks while fanning six in 6 1/3 frames. He moved to 5-0 in nine road starts this season, as the Rays won for the ninth time in 11 games.

Mark Teixeira and Jorge Posada both homered, while Brett Gardner hit a two-run single for the Yankees, who had won nine of their previous 10.

A.J. Burnett (7-8) lasted just two-plus innings before leaving with lacerations on his throwing hand, and gave up four runs and four hits in defeat.

"I double-pushed the (plexiglass) door -- very lightly -- and had a cut on my hand on both hands," Burnett said of how the injury occurred. "I didn't know what to say at first, and (that's why I initially lied about what happened), but later I felt it'd be better to tell the truth to everybody."

Tampa has taken four of the first seven meetings with the Yankees this season.

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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
Patriots made him their franchise player, meaning his salary for this season will be about $15 million.
New head coach Todd Haley, taking over for Herm Edwards after a 2-14 season, refused to name a starter at any position during offseason workouts. But it was obvious to everyone the team belonged to Cassel.
"I go out there each and every day with that focus that I'm the starter," Cassel said during a June minicamp. "Competition brings out the best in everybody."
The signing will come as welcome news to Cassel's new coaches and teammates. Amiable and hardworking, online football betting he appeared to win over everyone at minicamp.
"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
After one workout, wide receiver Devard Darling declared Cassel "a breath of fresh air."
"He has a lot of swagger, a lot of confidence. It's good for us," said Darling. "We trust in him that he's going to go out there and lead us all the way."
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Trapped on the bench behind Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC and then unable to unseat Super Bowl MVP Brady at New England, Cassel seemed destined to be a backup all his life. As Brady was helped off the field last September, Cassel seized the opportunity he'd been waiting for since high school.
In his only sustained action since his teens, he hit 349 of 555 passes for 3,949 yards at New England. He had 23 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions as the Patriots, who had gone unbeaten through the regular season the year before, finished 11-5 and out of the playoffs.
Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who had been Bill Belichick's assistant in New England, engineered the trade after the Patriots became convinced that Brady would recover fully from his knee operation.
"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."

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