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Justin Duchscherer, SP, Free AgentHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMLB | Duchscherer progressing The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports free agent SP Justin Duchscherer's (depression) agent Damon Lapa said Duchscherer has made great progress in his return from clinical depression. Lapa said Duchscherer is a happier, healthier person, and has dedicated himself to preparing for 2010. Athletics | Four file for free agency The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SS Bobby Crosby, SP Justin Duchscherer, IF Nomar Garciaparra and 2B Adam Kennedy filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5. Athletics | Duchscherer diagnosed with depression Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow, depression) has been diagnosed with clinical depression and will miss the remainder of the season as he undergoes treatment for his condition, according to his agent. Duchscherer will be available for free agency in the offseason. Athletics | Duchscherer not ready The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) isn't ready to make his season debut Tuesday, Aug. 18. "It's not baseball related," assistant general manager David Forst said of Duchscherer. Athletics | Duchscherer may be held back The Oakland Tribune's Joe Stiglich reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow/back) threw five shutout innings Thursday, Aug. 13, in an Arizona Rookie League game attended by pitching coach Curt Young. Young said Duchscherer's "velocity was a little down" but that he otherwise showed his trademark command. Manager Bob Geren maintains that the team is waiting to see how Duchscherer feels in the aftermath of that outing. He said Duchscherer was scheduled to throw a side session Saturday, Aug. 15, and that there could be news before the weekend is out. Athletics | Geren considering using six-man rotation MLB.com's Adam Loberstein reports that Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren is considering using a six-man rotation down the stretch, once SPs Dallas Braden (foot) and Justin Duchscherer (elbow) are healthy. The team is currently using a four-man rotation consisting of all rookies. "We have four (starters) right now," Geren said. "When we have six ready, I'll consider it. ... After Sept. 1, that could be likely." Athletics | Duchscherer to pitch Tuesday? The Oakland Tribune's Joe Stiglich reports that the Oakland Athletics may start SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) Tuesday, Aug. 18, against the New York Yankees. However, a decision on whether or not to activate him may not come until Monday, Aug. 17. Athletics | Duchscherer update The San Francisco Chronicle reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) pitched five scoreless innings at Rookie League Scottsdale Thursday, Aug. 13. He allowed four hits and struck out three batters. Athletics | Duchscherer throws Tuesday Brian Eller, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) threw a side session Tuesday, Aug. 11, and is scheduled to pitch in a rehab game in Arizona Thursday, Aug. 13, according to manager Bob Geren. Duchscherer will throw roughly 60 pitches, five more than he threw in a rehab start Monday, Aug. 10. Athletics | Duchscherer update The San Jose Mercury News' Curtis Pashelka reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) threw 55 pitches in four scoreless innings Sunday, Aug. 9, at Triple-A Sacramento. His next step would be to throw 80 pitches, but the team is considering activating him this weekend. Athletics | Duchscherer scratched from rehab stint The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren said he had no update on SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow/back), who was scratched from his rehab appearance Friday, July 31, for what the team called a "non-baseball issue." He has missed the entire season rehabbing from elbow and back injuries. Athletics | Duchscherer to throw Friday Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) will throw 60 pitches in his next rehab start Friday, July 31. Brewers | Interested in Duchscherer The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports the Milwaukee Brewers are interested in Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer. Athletics | Duchscherer throws two perfect innings MiLB.com reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) threw two perfect innings with two strikeouts at Class A Stockton Sunday, July 26. Athletics | Duchscherer could make rehab appearance The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow), who is recovering from March elbow surgery, could make a minor league rehab appearance Sunday, July 26, for Class A Stockton. He will be limited to 30 pitches over two innings if he makes the appearance. Athletics | Considering going to six-man rotation Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the Oakland Athletics are considering going to a six-man rotation when SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) returns. However, the team could use him as trade bait before the trading deadline, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. Athletics | Duchscherer throws Tuesday Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) threw 20 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday, July 21, and said he felt great. He is scheduled to throw two innings in a minor league game Monday, July 27. Athletics | Duchscherer throws The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) threw a 30-pitch side session Thursday, July 16, and is on track to pitch in a minor league game July 26. Athletics | Duchscherer could pitch later this month The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) could be ready to pitch in a minor league game by the end of this month. Athletics | Duchscherer update The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) was cleared to restart his throwing program and threw long toss from 50 feet. Duchscherer's schedule would have him working two innings in a rehab game July 26. Athletics | Duchscherer to resume throwing soon The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) is set to resume his throwing program in the coming days once he is medically cleared. Athletics | Duchscherer returning to relief work? The San Jose Mercury News' Joe Stiglich reports there was a published report Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) would return to the bullpen when he returns. General manager Billy Beane said it's a moot point because Duchscherer isn't close to returning. Athletics | Duchscherer suffers setback The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren said SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) suffered a setback in his rehab. Athletics | Duchscherer throws on level ground The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) threw at 60 feet on level ground as part of his rehab efforts. Athletics | Duchscherer not experiencing setbacks The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) has not experienced any setbacks during his throwing program and could begin throwing off a mound soon, according to manager Bob Geren. Athletics | More on Duchscherer Updating previous reports, the San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) will throw off a mound for the first time May 22. It's unlikely he'll be ready when he's eligible to come off the disabled list June 4. Athletics | Duchscherer to come back as starter Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) is being rehabbed for a return as a starting pitcher instead of a reliever, according to manager Bob Geren. Duchscherer has been throwing long toss at a distance of 120 feet and thinks he will resume throwing off a mound in the near future. Athletics | Duchscherer on a throwing program Curtis Pashelka, of the Berryessa Sun, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) has started a throwing program but has yet to throw off a mound. Athletics | Duchscherer playing catch Todd Wills, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) has started playing catch and could pitch in a game in a month. Athletics | Duchscherer plays catch Athletics.MLB.com reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow), who was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, April 29, played catch for the first time since undergoing elbow surgery a month ago and said everything felt fine. He's working out in Arizona until he's ready to return to the mound. Athletics | Duchscherer to 60-day DL Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports the Oakland Athletics moved SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, April 29. Athletics | Duchscherer recovering Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) was cleared last week to begin plyometric exercises. He tossed rubber balls while on a trampoline Wednesday, April 22. Duchscherer is set to play catch Wednesday, April 29, for the first time since his surgery. He will start with light tossing and progress slowly to long-distance throwing, with built-in days off. Athletics | Duchscherer feeling good Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) said he was feeling good Wednesday, April 8, but will not start a throwing program for another three weeks. 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 | Duchscherer's surgery successful Updating previous items, The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) had exploratory surgery in Los Angeles Tuesday, March 31, and no major problems were found in his sore right elbow. A bone spur was removed in what was described as a small "cleanup" arthroscopic procedure. That means that Duchscherer could be throwing off the mound in less than a month and could rejoin the team in May, possibly in five weeks if he goes to the bullpen or six weeks or more if he returns to the rotation. Athletics | Duchscherer's surgery scheduled for Tuesday The San Francisco Chronicle reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) will have exploratory surgery on his right elbow Tuesday, March 31, in Los Angeles, with Dr. Lewis Yocum performing the arthroscopic procedure. Duchscherer is expected to miss at least six weeks. Athletics | Duchscherer to have surgery The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) will undergo arthroscopic elbow surgery next week, which will likely cause him to miss at least the first month of the season. The team will not know how long they will be without Duchscherer until he has the surgery. Athletics | Duchscherer receives another injection The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) received a cortisone injection Thursday, March 26, and will not be allowed to touch a baseball until at least Tuesday, March 31. The team has mentioned putting him in the bullpen to start the season so he can build up his arm strength. Athletics | No chance Duchscherer pitches in the first week The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren said there is zero chance SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) pitches in the first week of the season. Athletics | Duchscherer suffers more elbow discomfort Joe Stiglich, of The Oakland Tribune, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) was forced to cut short his outing Thursday, March 26, after he experienced more of the right elbow pain that has sabotaged his spring training. Stiglich speculates this latest setback all but guarantees Duchscherer starts the season on the disabled list. "He did not come out of it well," A's assistant general manager David Forst said. "He left the game with elbow soreness. We'll get together with the trainers and figure out what the next step is." Athletics | Duchscherer may not be ready for Opening Day According to The San Francisco Chronicle, Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) will most likely not be ready for Opening Day. Athletics | Duchscherer to pitch Thursday Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) will throw 35 pitches in a minor league game Thursday, March 26, and he could be inserted into the fifth spot in the rotation to begin the season. Duchscherer's velocity and command were good in his bullpen session Monday, March 23, according to pitching coach Curt Young. Athletics | Duchscherer to throw bullpen session Monday Updating previous reports, Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Monday, March 23, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Athletics | Duchscherer throws off mound Friday Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) threw off a mound Friday, March 20, for the first time in three weeks. Duchscherer said he felt great and manager Bob Geren said that Duchscherer was throwing hard. Duchscherer used all of his pitches during the 25-pitch session and he will likely throw another bullpen Sunday, March 22. He could end up making his spring debut next weekend. Athletics | Duchscherer plays catch Thursday Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) played catch at 140 feet Thursday, March 19, for the second straight day. Athletics | Duchscherer to miss start of season Updating previous reports, Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) had to stop playing long toss Saturday, March 14, due to persistent pain in his right elbow, according to The Associated Press. He was given a cortisone injection and won't be allowed to touch a baseball until Tuesday, March 17. As a result, he will miss the beginning of the regular season. Athletics | Eveland could start Opening Day Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics SP Dana Eveland could be the Opening Day starter if SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) is unable to start. Eveland gave up two runs and four hits Friday, March 13. Athletics | Duchscherer to throw Sunday or Monday Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) could throw off a mound Sunday, March 15, or Monday, March 16. Athletics | Duchscherer long tosses The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) played long toss from 120 feet and could throw off a mound early next week. There is a slim chance Duchscherer could be ready for a start the first week of the season. Athletics | Duchscherer throws Tuesday Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) made 24 throws from 120 feet Tuesday, March 10, and did not experience any problems. It is unknown when Duchscherer will throw again. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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