http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/28/glazer-roethlisberger-out-with-concussion/

This should greatly increase the chances of the ravesn winnnign the game. Hopefully Greg Mattison can create a quick game plan for Dixon a running QB.

:Despite several days of optimism regarding the availability of Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for Sunday night's game against the Ravens, Roethlisberger will not play, according to Jay Glazer of FOX, via Twitter.

Glazer reports that Roethlisberger has been suffering from exercise-induced headaches.  Thus, the team has decided to shut him down.

Starting for the Steelers will be Dennis Dixon, a fifth-round pick in 2008 who slid down the draft board after suffering a torn ACL during the 2007 college football season.  (He actually played with the injury for one game before getting surgery to repair it.)

Dixon steps in because veteran Charlie Batch suffered a wrist injury during the handful of snaps he took in overtime on Sunday against the Chiefs, after Roethlisberger took a knee to the head.

Doubts regarding Roethlisberger's availability for Sunday first emerged on Friday, when Jason La Canfora of NFLN reported that Roethlisberger might miss the game."

A little surprising... bonus terms haven't been anounced yet

{Edit} Jim Callis from BaseballAmerica.com is now reporting that the bonus is at 800,000 dollars

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=1702*

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bal-osdraft0817,0,1319980.story

"The Orioles went down to the last few hours, but have come to terms with their second-round pick, high school shortstop Mychal Givens.

Terms were not announced, but Givens, reached by phone 90 minutes before the midnight deadline, said he was eschewing a scholarship to Oklahoma State University to sign a contract with the Orioles.

“It was a tough decision,” Givens said. “It’s good for me and my family. I can spend another year around here.”

Givens has not yet undergone a physical with the Orioles, but said it was being planned by his representation.

Givens, who was considered one of top high school players in the country heading into his senior season at Plant High in Tampa, Fla., dropped into the second round, but apparently was seeking first-round money.

Orioles amateur scouting director Joe Jordan cut off negotiations last week, but they resumed this weekend.

“I can’t wait to get to the big town of Baltimore and meet the fans and have support of the fans,” Givens said.

He is expected to stay near his home in Tampa and begin instructional league this fall in nearby Sarasota, and have spring training there as well. Being able to stay close at home with his 16-year-old brother and 14-year old sister for several more months instead of going to Oklahoma also played into his decision, he said."

Why do people keep forgetting about Barnes? He has a ton of talent, and is a good pass rusher. Why is he never mentioned, and is always forgotten. I think he has the possibility to take Jarret Johnson's job next yr (if Kruger stays at DE.) Where is the love for him, and why isn't there any for him. I know we love Jameel, but what about Antwan!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_vYB3walr4

I would love to see what you would do with this team... (it was actually drafted in a 14 team fantasy draft) (starting roster is bolded)

C Brian McCann, Atl C
1B Mark Teixeira, NYY 1B
2B Robinson Cano, NYY 2B DTD
3B Mark Reynolds, Ari 3B
SS Stephen Drew, Ari SS
2B/SS Jhonny Peralta, Cle SS
1B/3B James Loney, LAD 1B
OF B.J. Upton, TB OF  
OF Rick Ankiel, StL OF
OF Brian Giles, SD OF
OF J.D. Drew, Bos OF DTD
OF Nick Swisher, NYY 1B, OF
UTIL Freddy Sanchez, Pit 2B
Bench Jeff Clement, Sea C, DH
Bench Cody Ross, Fla OF
Bench Luke Scott, Bal OF, DH

P CC Sabathia, NYY SP
P Chad Billingsley, LAD SP
P Adam Wainwright, StL SP (Closer for my team)
P Matt Garza, TB SP
P John Danks, CWS SP
P Jeremy Guthrie, Bal SP   (considering a move to bullpen and bringing Wainwright back to start
P Fernando Rooney, RP
P John Lannan, Was SP (RP for my team)
P Clay Buchholz, Bos SP (RP for my Team)

Do you agree with who I am starting? Do you think my pitching staff would be simply amazing?

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