Tigers sign C Laird to one-year deal

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11/18/2011 - Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Tigers signed catcher Gerald Laird to a one-year contract Friday.

After playing for the Tigers in 2009 and 2010, Laird spent last season with the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals, batting .232 with one home run and 12 RBI in 37 games.

In 2009, Laird appeared in a career-high 135 games for the Tigers, hitting .225 with four home runs and 33 RBI.

In nine MLB seasons with the Cardinals, Tigers and Rangers, the 32-year-old backstop has hit .241 with 35 homers and 204 RBI.

Laird will back up starting catcher Alex Avila.

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Asmussen dismissed suggestions that Curlin's lack of racing experience could keep him from the winner's circle.

”He exudes confidence and he's got a great presence about him,'' the trainer said. ''I feel great about the position we're in. He's not worried about anything, why should you be?''
   
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Terrell Owens could return for Cowboys next game
A bye week will allow Terrell Owens broken hand to recover just in time for the next game the Dallas Cowboys are slated to play, according to reports. MySportsbook.com, an football sportsbook, has posted football betting lines on TO playing.

Owens broke the bone leading to his right ring finger Sunday night and had a plate surgically attached to it Monday. Although Owens' hand was swollen and aching Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said he's optimistic the receiver will be back at work next week and catching passes a week from Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

MySportsbook.com online sportsbook listed Terrell Owens with odds of 7-2 (or $7 paid out for every $2 bet) to return back for the game against Tennessee.

"I certainly wouldn't rule it out now," Parcells said, referring to Terrell Owens immediate return. "Maybe five days from now I might, but I wouldn't rule it out now. ... I know we're looking to try to get him moving around pretty good in the next day or so. So we'll see where we are."

Owens did not speak with reporters Wednesday, but said Sunday he'd be out two to four weeks. A return against the Titans would be 13 days after the surgery. The Cowboys were listed as an early -7 1/2 favorite vs. the Tennessee Titans for Week 4 at MySportsbook.com

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