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	Offseason Top 25: Oklahoma, Texas lead pack - CBS SportsLine
		Worst offseason move: Assuming that the SEC East is open with the departure of Steve Spurrier.
		Worst offseason move: Although most of the blame probably belongs to former coach Rick Neuheisel, the Buffs are in the middle of an NCAA investigation regarding improper recruiting.
		Worst offseason move: It was the move quarterback quarterback Chris Kelley made when he tore his ACL in the spring game.
	cbs.sportsline.com /b/page/pressbox/0,1328,5505098,00.html (2335 words)

	ESPN.com - NFL - Clayton: Nonstop competition
		Offseasons in the AFC West never lack for excitement.
		Last year, the biggest offseason trade involved the division when the Denver Broncos sent halfback Clinton Portis to Washington for cornerback Champ Bailey.
		Moss, cornerback Patrick Surtain and Kendrell Bell are among the main acquisitions this offseason.
	proxy.espn.go.com /nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=2062902 (388 words)

	ESPN.com: NFL - Rules set for offseason workouts
		But in the case of NFL offseason workouts, something was needed.
		As the offseason began, coaches and general managers received stern reminders that the NFL and the NFL Players Association wanted more restraints on overzealous conditioning programs and minicamps.
		A good offseason program means that most of the players will show up in camp in shape and ready for the pounding of the exhibition season.
	espn.go.com /nfl/columns/clayton_john/1550442.html (1094 words)

	Offseason Rankings: Bottom Third -- The Hardball Times (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		This offseason was a particularly interesting one because in addition to all the usual free agency stuff, there were a whole bunch of trades going down.
		This offseason, the aging and risky acquisitions were Todd Jones and Kenny Rogers.
		The other piece to the offseason (trading Jorge Julio and John Maine for Kris Benson) is a solid deal because Benson can give the Orioles a lot of decent innings, while Julio is maddeningly inconsistent and Maine hasn't been able to live up to the potential he showed a couple years ago.
	www.hardballtimes.com /main/article/offseason-rankings-bottom-third (3694 words)

	USATODAY.com - Nantucket finds its small-town charm offseason (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Offseason, the island's population shrinks to 10,000, down from more than 50,000 in August.
		Rooms are available year-round, and offseason prices at inns can be less than half the price of the summer season.
		Without fighting crowds, offseason visitors can walk downtown to examine the church steeples and widows' walks atop mansions built by whaling captains.
	www.usatoday.com /travel/destinations/2006-02-27-nantucket-offseason_x.htm (979 words)

	Offseason Rankings: Part One -- The Hardball Times
		This offseason, they were going to build on that success by pursuing all the top free agents and landing a hitter like Carlos Beltran or Adrian Beltre or J.D. Drew, as well as some pitching help.
		Instead, their biggest acquisition for most of the offseason was Troy Percival, who they gave $12 million over two years and lost a draft pick to acquire, even though he's not that good a closer any longer.
		Another team that didn't do much this offseason, the Royals at least got rid of two players they didn't want while picking up younger players that could potentially be somewhat useful somewhere down the road, maybe.
	www.hardballtimes.com /main/article/offseason-rankings-part-one (4642 words)

	Lions Progressing Through Offseason Programs
		The players are able to use the offseason conditioning period as a way to get to know not only the new on-field aspect of the organization, but get to know the coaches on a personal level.
		Players who have spoken to the media have expressed their strong beliefs in the importance of it and are geared-up for the season to begin under a new regime.
		The offseason conditioning program is the one time throughout the year when players are solely devoted to improving the strength and conditioning of their bodies.
	www.detroitlions.com /document_display_printable.cfm?document_id=445152 (801 words)

	ESPN.com: NFL - Offseason Overview: Pittsburgh Steelers
		If you listen to the alarmists, you'd have to believe at this point of the offseason that "The Bus" has turned into a double-wide, given the reports of his girth.
		The Steelers have signed just one new player (James Farrior) who is expected to step in as a starter, but they have arguably had the most impressive offseason.
		The Steelers might have caught a number of people off guard with a few of their picks, especially in the second round with Antwaan Randle-El, but it was hard to argue areas of pressing need given their depth in many spots.
	espn.go.com /nfl/overview/steelers2002.html (1345 words)

	ESPN.com - MLB/HOTSTOVE06 - Offseason Scorecard
		The Sox snagged the best arm available this offseason, addressing their biggest area of weakness and returning them to the ranks of the elite teams in the American League.
		Cleveland's deal with Joe Borowski is a moderate-risk, low-reward move that gives them a "proven" closer at the back end of the bullpen until one of their young relievers shows he can handle the job.
		The early contender for the worst contract of the offseason has to be the five-year deal just handed to Juan Pierre by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are working as diligently as possible to undo all the good work done to their farm system over the last five years.
	sports.espn.go.com /mlb/news/story?id=2661581 (1036 words)

	Jim Bowden: Nats prospecting for gold this offseason - Examiner.com
		Our baseball operations staff has begun to make offseason plans for all major league and minor league players.
		The offseason is not a time to sit around for five months.
		The offseason is also used to accelerate a young player’s development.
	www.examiner.com /printa-222733~Jim_Bowden:_Nats_prospecting_for_gold_this_offseason.html (605 words)

	Offseason surgery for Pierce? - The Boston Globe
		With his left elbow continuing to swell from a lingering case of bursitis, Paul Pierce mentioned he might need offseason surgery to fix the problem.
		So far, Pierce said he has resisted the temptation to drain the elbow himself because he fears infection.
		He is not worried offseason surgery will prevent him from participating in the national team training camp in late July.
	www.boston.com /sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2006/03/11/offseason_surgery_for_pierce (825 words)

	SportingNews.com - MLB - Offseason jobs are good and bad (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		After a few weeks at an offseason job, though, one realizes there probably isn't anything better than playing baseball for a living; even on a bad day, even in the minor leagues.
		The bad part of offseason jobs, however, is that if you work too much, you don't have a lot of time for your own workouts.
		The offseason should be a time of, at first, rest and recuperation (both mentally and physically), followed by a time of preparation, as you hone your skills and physically prepare yourself for a breakout season.
	www.sportingnews.com /yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=131518 (1287 words)

	Brown OK's offseason workouts
		Which is a major reason a group of players met with President Mike Brown last week and pushed the idea of an offseason conditioning program in Cincinnati.
		A lot of the battles are won in the offseason.
		But an offseason program might not mean Brown will hire more scouts so more coaches can supervise the workouts.
	bengals.enquirer.com /1998/12/brown_oks_offseason.html (636 words)

	Best and Worst offseason - ProSportsDaily Forums
		I just dont understand what the front office is thinking...18m for Clemons is insane...If they had used some of that cash on Beltran, he would still be an Astro this year, and they probably would have been able to lock Roger up for a cheaper cost.
		As for the best offseasons, I'd have to say the Mets have had the best, although they have overpaid.
		They may not have had the best offseason (as far as talent) but they had a fabulous offseason in getting players they needed.
	www.prosportsdaily.com /forums/showthread.php?p=145556 (1482 words)

	Astros eager to make more offseason news \| Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
		The Astros have made major headlines this offseason with the signings of free-agent slugger Carlos Lee and pitcher Woody Williams, and general manager Tim Purpura insists there's more work to be done.
		Because of the exorbitant price of free agents this offseason, the Astros likely will have to make a major trade to acquire a pitcher they can put at the top of the rotation with righthander Roy Oswalt.
		Andy Pettitte, who is expected to announce within the next three weeks whether he'll return for 2007, could fill that bill, but Purpura has made it clear the Astros aren't in a position to wait for his answer.
	www.chron.com /disp/story.mpl/headline/sports/4376763.html (646 words)

	SI.com - Writers - Don Banks: 32 fearless offseason predictions - Friday February 10, 2006 3:57PM
		Here are 32 fearless predictions -- one for each franchise -- of what will transpire in the coming five and a half months, as teams vie to remake their rosters and position themselves for a Super Bowl push in 2006.
		Buffalo -- Age is a big topic in Buffalo this offseason, but with five starters on defense who will all be at least 31 by August, the Bills won't be able to afford such a concentration of experience on that side of the ball.
		Pittsburgh has a shot to retain Randle El, but the money being offered from the likes of Chicago and Washington will mean the Steelers will allow their No. 2 receiver to walk for a second year in a row.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2006/writers/don_banks/02/10/banks/index.html (754 words)

	Season (sports) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The offseason, vacation time, or close season is the time of year when there is no official competition.
		Also, various events such as drafts, transfers and important offseason free agent signings occur.
		Generally, most athletes stay in shape during the offseason in preparation for the next season.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Season_(sports) (387 words)

	Offseason tests tripled - The Boston Globe
		The NFL is tripling the number of offseason steroid tests each player can face, part of several changes to the league's drug policy that officials will tell members of Congress about today.
		Players now will be subject to a maximum of six random drug tests during each offseason, up from two.
		The league and union also had recently agreed to add new substances to the list of banned performance enhancers, to put in writing previously agreed-to policies to test for designer steroids, and to lower the testosterone ratio threshold to mirror the practices of the International Olympic Committee and World Anti-Doping Agency.
	www.boston.com /sports/football/articles/2005/04/27/offseason_tests_tripled?mode=PF (396 words)

	Chargers.com - News » Headlines » Chargers wrap up Offseason Coaching Sessions
		Each NFL team is allowed 14 voluntary, on-field coaching sessions during the offseason but the team used only 13.
		Safety Bhawoh Jue (shoulder, knee), defensive tackle Jamal Williams (knee) and offensive tackle Roman Oben (foot) did not take the field this spring but are all expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
		Although the on-field portion of their offseason has come to an end, a majority of the Chargers will remain in San Diego for the next couple weeks to run and lift weights under the supervision strength and conditioning coach Dave Redding and his staff.
	www.chargers.com /news/headlines/news_2006061532002.htm (726 words)

	SILVER STARS: Silver Stars Offseason Plans
		With the WNBA offseason in full swing, we thought it might be a good time to find out what the Silver Stars players offseason plans were.
		Wendy Palmer-Daniel — Wendy traded in her sneakers for a clipboard and a whistle this offseason and is coaching at Virginia Commonwealth University.
		LaToya Thomas — LT is headed to Croatia this offseason to work on her game after missing most of the season due to a shoulder injury.
	www.wnba.com /silverstars/news/offseasonplans_051010.html (455 words)

	PGATOUR.com - Offseason training will prevent injury and improve performance
		So while this may be the first official shot of the season for some, the training process to get ready to make that shot has been quietly going on for months.
		Following the rest time -- and like I said, it’s longer for some, shorter for others -- we begin ramping up for the next season by physically improving the parameters of the body for the upcoming year.
		Offseason training for Phil is when we start getting the body ready for next season.
	www.pgatour.com /story/9168937 (1370 words)

	NHL Offseason Transactions 2003 quiz -- free game
		"Every NHL offseason is full of trades and signings, and 2003 was no different.
		This quiz pertains to deals that were made in the offseason only, meaning after the playoffs and before opening night."
		True or False: The imminent expiration of the league's collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in 2004 was a major reason that many contracts signed in the 2003 offseason were for only one year.
	www.funtrivia.com /playquiz.cfm?qid=147868 (450 words)

	At Bat: Ted Robinson's baseball blog - Baseball - MSNBC.com
		And the Red Sox offseason has taken a marked turn upwards.
		Their general manager Ned Colletti has had a sterling offseason, stealing Schmidt and top medical man Stan Conte from the Giants as well as locking up center field with Juan Pierre.
		Offseason predictions: Both teams make many changes, a function of today's game, but the Mets' changes will be more dramatic.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/12143888 (5445 words)

	Twinkie Town :: A Minnesota Twins Blog
		"This is the offseason," sighed Brad Radke as he moved past Rodriguez at a quick pace.
		Everyone was either confused or wanted answers, their first offseason.
		Even in his own first offseason Nathan was quite scared and confused, wondering if Bonds had pulled his yearly joke on a rookie by throwing Joe under his MVP-sized ballcap.
	www.twinkietown.com /story/2005/11/17/221741/76 (558 words)

	SFGate: Oakland Athletics : The Drumbeat : Offseason (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Not a big surprise, but it's reported that Jay Payton (see stats) has agreed to a two-year, $9.75 million deal with the Orioles.
		In this crazy offseason, when teams are paying a fortune for average pitchers, it seems smart to lock up as many decent ones as possible.
		Question for an offseason afternoon: The Cubs have signed Alfonso Soriano for eight years, $136 million.
	sfgate.com /cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/category?blogid=21&cat=962 (1570 words)

	Locked On Sports: Sonics lead NBA in offseason flexibility
		All of these are reasons to be optimistic, but most importantly, the Sonics enter the offseason with more flexibility than any other NBA franchise.
		While most NBA general managers are hamstrung with roster restrictions, Sonics GM Rick Sund can get involved in any talk with any team this offseason, thanks in no small part to his own initative.
		Therefore, the Sonics are going to head into the NBA offseason mall with all their options open.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /basketball/267166_locke19.html (766 words)

	Offseason News - Jerry Rice returns with Denver Broncos
		NFL Offseason News - Brady Signs a New Deal with the Patriots - Finally!
		Yet it will also be a major advantage for the Dolphins now that Ricky looks like he will return and the fact that the Dolphins have a new rookie running back - Brown (Alburn) to be in the backfield also!
		McNair said, "I was eating too much of Mom's cooking." "I'm not getting any younger, I need to take every precaution and take every advantage." McNair has lost at least 15 pounds during the offseason and intends to keep up his new health regimen throughout the entire year particularly during the regular football season.
	journals.aol.com /ebailey8/FootballOneonOne/entries/2005/05/21/offseason-news---jerry-rice-returns-with-denver-broncos/739 (533 words)

	Offseason plan for 2007 - Redskins Warpath (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		View Poll Results: The Redskins offseason plan for 2007 should be...
		I voted for minimal changes and agree that we need to lay low this offseason.
		All the tinkering this past offseason ruined this seaosn.
	thewarpath.net /redskins-locker-room/15161-offseason-plan-2007-a.html (1295 words)

	Art Poster Print - Grenada Offseason II - Artist: Silverado - Poster Size: 15 X 11 - SHOP.COM
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	www.shop.com /op/aprod-p45398101 (243 words)

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