Broncos give OL Kuper six-year deal

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06/04/2010 - Englewood, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Broncos made a number of moves on Friday, including giving offensive lineman Chris Kuper a six-year contract.

Kuper, a fifth-round pick of Denver in 2006, has started 42 games in his career. The 27-year-old Kuper is the longest-tenured Bronco on the offensive line.

"We are extremely excited about the extension of Chris Kuper's contract and the fact that he will be a Bronco for a long time," Denver head coach Josh McDaniels said. "He exemplifies the qualities that we look for in our players both on and off the field. We look forward to his continued leadership and toughness in our efforts to build a championship-caliber team."

Also on Friday, the team released quarterback Tom Brandstater and offensive lineman Maurice Williams, while adding fullback Kyle Eckel.

Brandstater, a sixth-round pick of the Broncos in the 2009 draft, did not see any game action last season. Denver now has three quarterbacks on its roster -- Kyle Orton, Brady Quinn and Tim Tebow.

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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.

Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.

El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.

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Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.

New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.

Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''

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