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Blazers will try to acquire Calderon in offseason There are reports that the Portland Trail Blazers “heavily pursued” Toronto Raptors point guard Jose Calderon, prior to the trade deadline on Feb. 21, but were obviously rebuffed. Portland management apparently is not thrilled with its point-guard situation and apparently will try to sign Calderon, a restricted free agent, in...

Aviles To Have Tommy John Surgery It just gets better and better… Shortstop Mike Aviles is scheduled to undergo reconstructive-elbow surgery, commonly known as Tommy John surgery, to correct ligament damage that failed to heal through rest. Typical recovery time for non-pitchers undergoing the procedure is nine-to-12 months. On the bright side, MORE TONY PENA!!!  For...

Putz may need surgery New York Post: Putz, meanwhile, appears headed for surgery on his ailing right elbow after his latest awful outing, which saw the former All-Star closer give up two runs on three hits in just one inning. Putz was to return to New York last night to be examined by team...

Jesus Needs Surgery Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores will have surgery on his right shoulder. Bill Ladson reports: Jesus Flores’ season is now over. He will have shoulder surgery on Wednesday because of a tear in his right labrum. Dr. James Andrews will perform the surgery in Birmingham, Ala. Flores will not be...

No second surgery for A-Rod? From the NY Post: When Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees picked Dr. Marc Philippon to operate on the superstar’s right hip in March, they did so because they believed the Vail-based surgeon was the best in the business.Apparently, they were right. When Philippon was done with the March 9 surgery,...

Lowrie ‘likely’ to have surgery; Rocco hits DL Manager Terry Francona reported today that shortstop Jed Lowrie would likely undergo surgery. Unlike the previous surgery that would have ended his season, this one may allow him to return at the All-Star break. In other news, as Mike Scandura first reported, Jeff Bailey has officially been recalled to the...

KG Has Successful Knee Surgery From ESPN.com: BOSTON — Kevin Garnett had surgery Tuesday on his right knee after missing all of the playoffs. The Boston Celtics defensive star and inspirational leader had bone spurs removed during the arthroscopic surgery. “I expect Kevin to return to active duty in full force and be that...

NBA Talk: Magic Don’t Care About the Buzzer-Beater! Fly Over Cavs, 99-89                                    “It’s all good!” Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Remember in the first game, Rashard Lewis saved day? It was so underrated toward LeBron’s game-winner. Why? Because it’s LeBron! But hey, guess what the Magic did today? They beat LeBron and the Cavs, 99-89, to lead the series, 2-1. So really, there...

Garnett Knee Surgery Successful Big Green Machine (via ESPN) Kevin Garnett had surgery Tuesday on his right knee after missing all of the playoffs. The Boston Celtics defensive star and inspirational leader had bone spurs removed during the arthroscopic surgery. “I expect Kevin to return to active duty in full force and be that...

Tony Allen Has Successful Surgery From RealGM.com: The Boston Celtics announced Wednesday that guard Tony Allen underwent successful arthroscopic right ankle surgery and posterior tibial tendon repair at the New England Baptist Hospital. Surgery was performed by Team Physician Dr. Brian McKeon and assisted by Dr. Mark Slovenkai and Jason Rand, PAC. Full recovery...