Barbaro euthanized

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01/29/2007 - Kennett Square, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was reportedly euthanized Monday morning after the latest surgical procedure was unable to help the colt fully recover from catastrophic injuries suffered during last May's Preakness Stakes.

The University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center, Barbaro's home for the past eight months, would not confirm the report from numerous media outlets, including TVG and the Thoroughbred Times, saying only the matter would be addressed at a 4 p.m. (et) news conference.

Barbaro won the Kentucky Derby last May 6, then suffered a career-ending injury to his right hind leg during the early stages of the Preakness at Pimlico Race Course two weeks later.

The colt underwent a lengthy operation hours after the breakdown and the ensuing recovery process had its share of ups and downs with multiple surgical procedures. Saturday's operation was performed after an abscess developed in the right hind leg.

Chief of Surgery Dr. Dean Richardson said doctors first tried to place Barbaro's right hind foot in a cast and then a brace, but could not keep him stable or comfortable. Surgery then became necessary.

Two steel pins were placed through Barbaro's right hind cannon bone and connected to an external foot plate to alleviate weight bearing from the foot.

Richardson said that Saturday's operation was risky and marked a "significant setback" for Barbaro, who eventually lived for eight months after the initial procedure. Most horses are usually put down immediately after suffering the type of injuries he incurred.

Barbaro was owned by Roy and Gretchen Jackson, who, along with Richardson, made the decision to humanely destroy the four-year-old.

Before his tragic breakdown at the Preakness, Barbaro had won each of his six lifetime starts, including a thrilling 6 1/2-length victory at the Run for the Roses, and earned more than $2.3 million in prize money.

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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.

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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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