Cliff Lee was scheduled to be evaluated by Philadelphia Phillies physician Michael Ciccotti on Wednesday.

The Phillies don't know when Lee will be able to return from a mild elbow strain.

"It could be up to a month adidas superstar pharrell williams red , it could be a month and a half, it could be 3 weeks," Ruben Amaro said.

"I have no idea when the guy is going to be ready to pitch. I really don't. I would think it be sooner rather than later, but I have no timetable until he's up and throwing again."

Report Orioles Nearing Deal For Jon Lester - RealGM Wiretap

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly nearing a trade with the Boston Red Sox for Jon Lester.

The left-hander will be a free agent this winter.

The trade is not yet complete and could include Baltimore pitcher Miguel Gonzalez.

Melvin Parts Ways With Three As Coaches - RealGM Wiretap Bob Melvin wasted no time making changes to his A's coaching staff after receiving a new three-year deal last week to stay as manager. The A's said Friday they aren't renewing the contracts of bench coach Joel Skinner, pitching coach Ron Romanick and hitting coach Gerald Perry. First base coach Tye Waller and third baremember once when I was working a trade show, and was leaving my hotel room with my luggage. I closed the door to my room, turned the corner, and felt a sharp pain in my right knee. Fortunately there was no one in the hall. I put my luggage down, and proceeded to massage and knead the area around my knee, for maybe 5 minutes at most. I got up, and my knee was like new! BODY ROLLING Body Rolling is a form of body work that was developed by Yamuna Zake. It involves rolling on a special ball in a very specific way. I learned about it in 1998, and my life has never been the same. Using the ball has made it unnecessary to go to the chiropractor adidas superstar supercolor pink , and reduced my need for massage. I have attended all of the trainings available, and am a certified body rolling therapistteacher. Click here to learn more about Body Rolling Balls and the amazing results that can be achieved by using them. SELF MASSAGE Many people think that there is some magical or complicated technique required to give a massage. My experience is that anyone can learn how to use their hands in a way that will give pleasure and comfort to themselves and others. The easiest way to learn is to sign up at a local massage school or community college for a massage basics class. If that is not possible, purchase a massage basics video. There are a few that we could recommend. Next would be a book. And lastly, just practice! On yourself is a good start, and then on a friend or lover. Just ask them to give you feedback. I've been giving massages for over 20 years, and I still ask my clients and friends for feedback. Every one is different, so don't take the feedback personally. You are just trying to find the pressure and kind of touch that that person prefers. MASSAGE, CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE These are 3 primary forms of Alternative Medicine. If I can't fix the problem myself, they are my first line of help. They do cost a bit of money. In an ideal world, we would get some form of treatment on a regular basis. I've never forgotten the fact that Bob Hope got a massage every day! I often arrange to do trades with friends or colleagues. Massage is good for you because our bodies love to be touched. And a good therapist can help remind the body to relax and let go of unnecessary tensions. In the past, massage was about getting the muscles worked on. The field of massage is expanding exponentially, and now there are forms of massage that work on the nervous system adidas superstar slip on black , the lymphatic system, the craniosacral system, and on. Start with what is available, and as you learn more, more opportunities will present themselves. FREQUENCY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN DURATION This seems to be a basic principle; even if you were trying to learn a new instrument, the teacher would tell you that 4 sessions of 15 minutes is better than one 1 hour session. Notice how long it takes for your body to become painful. Then plan on getting a massage a bit earlier. PROPER POSTUREBODY MECHANICS We live in a culture that is very mental and very sedentary. Sitting has become the dominant posture. It is also the worst possible position for the lower back, since all of the weight of the upper body is directed onto the lower back. As a result, lower back pain has become a big business. My recommendation to you is that you try to move as much as possible. The human body was not built to stay in one position for a long time. The problem with long term sitting is that the muscles used to sit have to stay contracted for extremely long periods. If you moved around, got up, and stretched, your body would be much happier. The next most important thing is to try and keep the natural curves of the spine in place. This requires that you keep the lower back arched, and the head aligned adidas superstar foundation white black , as if you were a puppet, and there was a string coming out the top of your head. Next, be careful when bending over, and when lifting objects. Use your legs for both; bend the knees rather than the torso. And keep boxes close to the body. Imagine yourself as a lever; the further away the object, the more weight imposed on the torso. AND TRY NOT TO TWIST!! Lifting and twisting is the perfect formula for pain. 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