Blackhawks' Sopel placed on IR

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12/30/2008 - Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Sopel was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.

Sopel has one goal and one assist in 23 games for the Blackhawks this season. He has not played since December 20 and must miss at least 30 days on the long-term IR.

The 31-year-old veteran is in his second season with Chicago. He had a goal and 19 assists last season.

In a corresponding move, Chicago activated right wing Adam Burish off injured reserve.

Burish had been sidelined for the past 14 games with a broken toe. He has not registered a point and has picked up 49 penalty minutes in just 19 games this season.

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Marlins could start season without No. 2 starter Johnson

JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.

Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.

MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .

''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''

Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.

He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.

''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''

Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.

Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.

With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.

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