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Joey Devine, RP, Oakland AthleticsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsAthletics | Devine ahead of schedule The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) is well ahead of schedule is his rehab from Tommy John surgery. Devine said he expects to pitch in Spring Training games and be ready for the 2010 season. That timetable is at least a month sooner than expected. He is scheduled to begin throwing in mid-August. Athletics | Devine has bone spur removed Updating a previous item, Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) had a bone spur removed from his right elbow in addition to undergoing Tommy John surgery, according to his agent, Bobby Barad. Athletics | Devine undergoes surgery Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) underwent surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow Tuesday, April 21, according to manager Bob Geren. The surgery is likely to keep Devine out for more than a year. Athletics | Devine's results unknown Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports the Oakland Athletics still do not have the results of RP Joey Devine's (elbow) CT and bone scans. Athletics | Devine to have shoulder examined again Monday The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) will have his shoulder examined for the third time by Dr. James Andrews Monday, April 20. Athletics | Devine to undergo CT scan Joe Stiglich, of The Mercury News, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) will undergo a bone scan and a CT scan on his right elbow Wednesday, April 15. Athletics | Devine has not visited with doctor Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) has yet to visit with Dr. James Andrews, according to manager Bob Geren. Athletics | Devine may need further tests Updating a previous item, The Oakland Tribune's Joe Stiglich is reporting Dr. James Andrews, who is treating Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow), wants Devine to get a bone scan and a CT scan to help determine the next course of action. Devine has been bothered by recurring pain in his elbow since last season and was limited to four appearances in spring training. He was placed on the 60-day disabled list to start the season, an indication the A's expect his recovery time to be lengthy, no matter what the diagnosis. Athletics | Surgery still a possibility for Devine Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) may still need to undergo surgery on his arm. However, it is unclear if he would have to undergo exploratory arthroscopic surgery or Tommy John surgery. He has undergone multiple MRIs on his elbow but will be receiving more tests. Athletics | Devine, Duchscherer placed on disabled list Confirming previous reports, the Oakland Athletics have placed RP Joey Devine (elbow) and SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list, according to The Sports Network. Athletics | Bailey likely to make roster Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics P Andrew Bailey is likely to make the roster heading into the regular season with RP Joey Devine (elbow) headed for the disabled list. Athletics | Devine to open season on DL Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) will begin the 2009 season on the disabled list. He will be examined by Dr. James Andrews sometime next week and is expected to miss a minimum of three weeks. Devine said the pain in his elbow is the same pain that he experienced last season. With Devine out, RP Brad Ziegler will receive the majority of the save opportunities. RPs Santiago Casilla and Russ Springer could also be in the mix. Athletics | Bailey may be bullpen option if Devine falters According to The San Francisco Chronicle, Oakland Athletics RP Andrew Bailey may be an option as a bullpen candidate if RP Joey Devine (elbow) is unable to go. Athletics | Devine's elbow bothers him in latest outing Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) threw 20 pitches in Spring Training Monday, March 30, but his elbow was sore after the outing. ""His arm didn't feel 100 percent," A's manager Bob Geren said when asked about Devine's performance. "[The elbow] just didn't feel quite right." If this problem lingers, Devine may begin the season on the DL. Athletics | Devine's elbow bothers him after latest outing Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) threw 20 pitches in Spring Training Monday, March 30, but his elbow was sore after the outing. "His arm didn't feel 100 percent," A's manager Bob Geren said when asked about Devine's performance. "[The elbow] just didn't feel quite right." Devine missed several weeks in early March because of a sore pitching elbow. If this problem lingers, Devine may begin the season on the DL. Athletics | Devine pitches The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) threw 20 pitches in a minor league game Tuesday, March 24. He gave up a hit, walked a batter and struck out two. Athletics | Devine throws pen session The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) threw 30 pitches in a bullpen session with all his pitches at full effort Sunday, March 22. He'll pitch in a minor league game Tuesday. Athletics | Devine to pitch in minor league game Tuesday Updating previous reports, Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, March 22, and is expected to pitch in a minor league game Tuesday, March 24, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Athletics | More on Devine Updating a previous item, Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) threw 20 pitches during a bullpen session Thursday, March 19, and used mostly his fastball. He mixed in a few changeups and sliders and said he felt fine during the session. Manager Bob Geren said Devine could pitch in a minor league game as early as Monday, March 23. Athletics | Devine to throw again Saturday John Shea, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) threw on a back field Thursday, March 19, and is scheduled to throw again Saturday, March 21. Devine could pitch in a spring game next week. Athletics | Devine to throw Thursday John Shea, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) is scheduled to throw off a mound Thursday, March 19. Athletics | Devine rehab update Updating previous reports, Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) is expected to return to action with a week to 10 days, and could make at least four spring appearances before the season opener, according to The Associated Press. Athletics | Devine likely to throw off mound soon Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) is likely to throw off a mound within the next few days. Athletics | Devine long tosses The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) played long toss from 90 feet and could throw off a mound early next week. Athletics | Devine feeling better Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) said he is feeling better Tuesday, March 10, and plans to throw long toss from around 90 feet. He recently underwent three days of laser treatment that focused on the deep tissue in his throwing elbow. Devine is hoping to pitch off a mound again this weekend. He stated that his shoulder troubles have been the result of a mechanical flaw that he has been trying to correct. Athletics | Devine will try to throw The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) will try to throw again Tuesday, March 10, or the following day. Athletics | Sign nine to one-year deals The Baltimore Sun reports the Oakland Athletics signed RP Jerry Blevins, RP Santiago Casilla, RP Joey Devine, P Jeff Gray, RP Brad Ziegler, IF Eric Patterson, IF Gregorio Petit, OF Chris Denorfia and OF Javier Herrera to one-year deals Wednesday, Feb. 18. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed. Athletics | Casilla, Devine will not pitch in WBC The Oakland Athletics have asked RPs Santiago Casilla and Joey Devine not to participate in the World Baseball Classic, due to health concerns, according to Mychael Urban of MLB.com. Devine had been on the first provisional roster for the United States, and Casilla was on the Dominican Republic's roster. Both pitchers said they were okay with the decision. Athletics | Casilla, Devine will not pitch in WBC The Oakland Athletics have asked RPs Santiago Casilla and Joey Devine not to participate in the World Baseball Classic, due to health concerns, according to Mychael Urban of MLB.com. Devine had been on the first provisional roster for the United States, and Casilla was on the Dominican Republic's roster. Both pitchers said they were OK with the decision. Athletics | Ziegler, Devine to share closer duties Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics CL Brad Ziegler and RP Joey Devine will share the closer role at the start of the 2009 season and it could remain that way for the entire season, according to manager Bob Geren. Athletics | Ziegler, Devine could share closer duties Janie McCauley, of The Associated Press, reports Oakland Athletics CL Brad Ziegler and RP Joey Devine could share the duties in the ninth inning next season. Athletics | Devine wants to play in WBC Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine said he would like to play in the 2009 World Baseball Classic for the United States. Athletics | Devine breaks record The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine finished with a 0.59 ERA, which is the lowest in history for a pitcher with at least 40 innings. Athletics | Devine extends scoreless streak Stephen Hawkins, of The Associated Press, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine threw a scoreless eighth inning Monday, Sept. 22, for his 23rd straight appearance. He has not been scored on in his last 22 2/3 innings pitched and lowered his ERA to 0.60. Athletics | Devine pitching well Jayson Addcox, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine has not given up a run in his last 21 2/3 innings pitched and has a 0.69 ERA overall, which is the third lowest ERA in major league history among pitchers with at least 40 innings. Athletics | Ziegler pitches in setup role Sunday Rusty Simmons, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics CL Brad Ziegler was used by manager Bob Geren in a setup role Sunday, Sept. 21. Geren said he liked the matchup of Ziegler facing two right-handed hitters and RP Joey Devine facing two left-handed hitters. Lefties are batting .273 against Ziegler and just .196 against Devine this year. "Joey has really been as good as Ziegler," Geren said. "It wasn't just to give him a save opportunity. If it ever came up where it looked like the opportunity was better for Ziegler in the eighth and Joey in the ninth, I would do it in a game." Athletics | Devine gets first career save The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine picked up his first career save Sunday, Sept. 21, in a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners. Athletics | Devine streaking The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine hasn't allowed an earned run in 19 2/3 innings. Athletics | Devine grabs sixth win The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine picked up his sixth relief win Sunday, Sept. 14. Athletics | Devine on a hot streak Athletics.MLB.com's Mychael Urban reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine hasn't allowed a run in 12 straight appearances. Athletics | Devine on a hot streak The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine picked up his fourth win Thursday, Aug. 28, and hasn't allowed an earned run in 12 straight appearances. Athletics | Devine activated from DL Athletics.MLB.com reports the Oakland Athletics have activated RP Joey Devine (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list. Athletics | Devine could be activated next weekend Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento Thursday, July 31, and could be activated from the disabled list next weekend. Athletics | Devine to make rehab start Monday Updating previous reports, Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento Monday, July 28, according to The Associated Press. Athletics | Devine to throw simulated game Friday Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) will throw a simulated game Friday, July 23, and will report to Triple-A Sacramento for a rehab assignment Sunday, July 27. He hopes to be activated from 15-day disabled list early next week. Athletics | Devine likely will be closer if Street is traded Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) likely will be the team's closer if CL Huston Street is traded. Athletics | Devine's simulated game pushed back The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (neck) had his scheduled simulated game Wednesday, July 23, pushed back a few days because of minor neck stiffness. Athletics | Devine could pitch to hitters soon Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) could pitch to hitters Wednesday, July 23. Athletics | Devine close to rehab assignment The Santa Rosa Press Democrat's Jeff Fletcher reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) is close to going on a rehab assignment. Athletics | Devine close to throwing off mound The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine (elbow) said he's close to throwing off a mound and hopes to return soon after the All-Star break. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Draft Guide FREE Fantasy Baseball
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