Prior said surmises he isn' informs t worried about a long- term problem " I love to listen to everyone dwell on the fact how many times I' ve been on the DL " Prior said " But I' ve only really been on the DL once for a throwing related problem. This is the eighth time Wright has been on the disabled list in his nine- year career, and the sixth time because of a shoulder problem. Updated: November 23, 2005, 11: 33 AM ET Mets offer Wagner three- year$ 30 million deal Email Print Share Associated Press NEW YORK- After two days of meetings with the pitcher and his wife, the New York Mets offered free- agent closer Billy Wagner a three- year contract worth just more than$ 30 million, a deal containing an option for 2009 that could increase the package to$ 40 million " I think if I had an opportunity to play in New York four or five years ago, I probably wouldn' t have been as receptive to it " Wagner said " After the trade of going to Philadelphia and playing there, I believe that' s made it that much easier to handle the media, the pressures " Wagner had lunch and dinner with a number of Mets officials Monday, including Fred and Jeff Wilpon and manager Willie Randolph. PETERSBURG, Fla( AP- Carlos Pena spent most of last season toiling in the minors for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Madam " Those expected to either testify in front of the grand jury or to be interviewed by Butler and FBI agents include Clemens' former personal trainer, Brian McNamee, and admitted drug supplier Kirk Radomski. He aggravated it Tuesday night against the New Orleans Hornets when he fell in the third quarter. The loss dropped the Timberwolves to 33- 33 this season and 8- 7 under McHale " This game shows us on the radar just where we are right now " said Garnett, whose team came into San Antonio trailing Denver by a half- game for the final playoff slot in the Western Conference The Spurs made 14 of their 20 shots in the first quarter.

Ironically, by fighting the suspension, Pat Williams wound up missing Sunday' s 26- 14 wild- card round defeat by Philadelphia He broke his right shoulder blade in the Dec 14 game against Arizona and didn' t play again after that . Game notesMariano Rivera worked a scoreless ninth for the Yankees . The clubhouse could have a different mood if free spirit Damon, motor mouth Millar and Manny( Being Manny) Ramirez leave . Cellular Field, but it wasn' t enough for a victory Monday night . They' ve been throwing up and tight on us, and it got us a little uncomfortable. The Diamondbacks led 6- 0 after two innings against Figueroa( 1- 1, who was recalled from Triple- A Buffalo with New York needing a fill- in starter because of a rainout last week and subsequent doubleheader . 1 assists per game, was named as an analyst for the team' s radio broadcasts His debut is Sunday, when the Clippers host Philadelphia Utah F Andrei Kirilenko still leads the NBA with 4.

In regulation, Dwight Howard made two free throws as the Magic took the lead at 77- 76 with 2: 24 to play . Thunder F Chris Wilcox missed his second full game because of a dislocated left ring finger He' s expected to miss at least 10 more days . A sign by the customer service booth on the main concourse apologized to fans " We are sorry that certain players will not be present for portions of spring training " the sign stated, in part " The New York Yankess " it went on, misspelling the team' s name " did not vote to support this event . Martin, 22, a Canadian who went to junior college in Florida, is a converted third baseman and has shown the best mix of power, plate discipline and catch- and- throw skills in the minors . Kirk Hinrich had a strong rookie season, but he' s one year removed from Kansas. Also gone from the Jaguars receiving corps are Matt Jones and Reggie Williams The 31- year- old Northcutt will be joining his third team He has been with the Browns and Jaguars Alexander, 24, is entering his third season