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BASRA, IRAQ - OCTOBER 18: People gather around a Land Rover as it arrives at the village Al Houta on October 18 2008 near Basra, Iraq. The trip by the 51 Sqn Royal Air Force Regiment Force Protection Wing was part of a 'key leader engagement' (KLE) visit to the village close to the Basra Airbase to recruit local labour and engage with the village shiek. Visits of this type are seen as key in efforts to continue winning the support of the local Iraqi population. Although improved security in the region has brought some benefits such as improved trade and commerce, much of the infrastructure remains in a poor state of repair. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has indicated that the number of UK troops could be scaled down - especially as the security situation in the south of the country continues to improve.
Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008.
A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.
BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
Russia's Elena Vesnina reacts after defeating Britain's Anne Keothavong in their semifinal match at the ASB Classic Women's Tennis Tournament, Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. Vesnina won in three sets 6-7, 6-1, 7-5.
Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow runs past the Oklahoma Sooners bench in the third quarter in the NCAA's BCS National Championship football game in Miami, January 8, 2009.
Protesters carry placards during a rally against Israeli assault in Gaza outside the Israel Economic and Culture office in Taipei on January 9, 2009. Six Palestinians, mostly members of a single family, were killed in overnight Israeli air raids on the northern Gaza Strip, medics and witnesses said January 9.
An Israeli attack helicopter fires flares as seen from the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. Lebanese militants fired at least three rockets into northern Israel early Thursday, ripping through a crowded nursing home and threatening to open a new front for the Jewish state as it pushed forward with a bloody offensive in the Gaza Strip that has killed nearly 700 people.
Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, with an altitude of 8,848 meters (29,028 feet), is seen in this aerial view taken from a passenger aircraft flying over Nepal at a height of 9,144 meters (30,000 feet), November 9, 2008. Everest is part of the Himalayan mountain range along the border of Nepal and Tibet. In background is the Tibetan Plateau. Picture taken November 9, 2008.
A Tibetan man ploughs a field near Gyabon Hamlet located near the base camp of Mount Everest, also known as Qomolangma, in the Tibet Autonomous Region May 9, 2008. An envoy to the Dalai Lama said on Thursday Chinese negotiators had shown a willingness to engage with the Tibetan side during recent talks, despite major differences on important issues.
The summit of the world's highest mountain Mount Everest, also known as Qomolangma, is covered in cloud as climbers from the Olympic torch relay team reach the top in the Tibet Autonomous Region May 8, 2008. Heavy snowfall during the past week had hampered efforts for the Olympic torch's ascent, but the team of 31 Chinese climbers, 22 of them ethnic Tibetans, reached Everest's summit with the Olympic flame this morning.
For what it’s worth, Billy Wagner is set to begin a throwing program. According to his Doctor, Wags is ahead of schedule and has been on an aggressive three day a week workout agenda. Wags is targeting August 1 as his return date to the pen. Ed Coleman just interviewed Wags at his home in VA. 
When you think of Astros closers, you think of Brad Lidge, Billy Wagner, Dave Smith, and myself
Why is his age relevant when we are talking about picking up a one year option after he proves that he can still pitch?
One has to remember that pitchers who have Tommy John surgery often see their velocity return to pre-injury levels after 16-18 months (or about 4-6 months after returning to action)
From what I understand, where he is in his career, it's just a difficult thing to go through at this stage and basically also where the team is at this point ... We really felt confident at some point, especially during this homestand, that we would have a lefthanded legitimate closer in our bullpen to go along with the people that had stepped up.
