DETROIT -- Michael Bourn was ready to return to the majors. Stephen Gostkowski Jersey . Nasty weather delayed his plans. Bourn, who missed Clevelands first 13 games with a strained left hamstring, was activated from the disabled list on Tuesday before the Indians series opener with the Tigers was postponed by cold weather. Bourn had expected to make his season debut only to have it pushed back by temperatures in the low 30s and snow sitting on the outfield grass in Comerica Park. "He was ready to go," Indians manager Terry Francona said of his speedy centre fielder. "He wanted to play, but you cant control the weather." Its the third postponement for the Indians, who already have been forced to play two doubleheaders this season because of rainouts. No makeup date was announced, but Francona believes the AL Central teams, who are scheduled to play 19 times, are eyeing a date in July. The Indians return to Detroit for a three-game series from July 18-20 and Sept. 12-14. Francona said right-hander Zach McAllisters start will be pushed back to Wednesday. Danny Salazar will start Thursday, followed by Justin Masterson, Corey Kluber and Carlos Carrasco at home against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bourn strained his hamstring while running the bases on March 16 during training camp in Arizona. Because he had surgery on the hamstring soon after last season ended, the Indians were cautious about bringing him back. Bourn had been eligible to be activated two weeks ago, but the Indians had him play in five minor league games to make sure he was 100 per cent. Francona said Bourn likely will play in consecutive games but may not appear in "three, four of five in a row" for a while. The chilly weather doesnt help, but Francona said it probably wouldnt have kept Bourn out against the Tigers. "I dont think anyone feels good in the cold weather," Francona said. "But hes healthy." To make room for Bourn, the Indians optioned outfielder Nyjer Morgan to Triple-A Columbus. Morgan, who signed a minor league deal with Cleveland in January, did a nice job filling in for Bourn. He batted .348 (8 of 23), scored four runs and had four RBIs in nine games. Francona said the team decided to send down Morgan to keep an extra reliever in the bullpen. "It wasnt really a tough decision," Francona said. "It was difficult in the fact that he (Morgan) had done so well. I dont think anybody thought he deserved to go to Triple-A, but when you look at the way our team is constituted, we needed to stay with the extra pitcher in the bullpen. With Bourn being a left-handed centre fielder, its hard to keep both of them." New England Patriots Ryan Allen Jersey . The German canoeist says she is suffering from a heart muscle inflammation and has been told by doctors that she cannot compete. Devin McCourty Authentic Jersey . Ulissi made his move inside the final 300 metres, bursting out of the peloton to edge Robert Kiserlovski for a second stage win in the race. Wilco Kelderman was third on the 179-kilometre (111-mile) leg from Foligno to Montecopiolo, which had two category one climbs, including the final ascent to the finish. INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay agree on one thing: The Manning Era isnt over in Indianapolis. Manning said Thursday he hopes to return to practice this year and still holds out hope of playing if doctors say he is finally healed from his Sept. 8 neck surgery. Irsay, the team owner, said he expects the four-time NFL MVP still has some good years in that right arm. There are some big questions looming in Indy. The Colts (0-8) must decide whether to opt out of Mannings five-year contract or pay a US$28 million bonus to keep him on the roster. And if they have a high draft pick next year, Indy also will have to decide whether to take Mannings heir apparent, someone like Andrew Luck or Landry Jones. "Its something you talk about and scenarios, who could be behind Peyton and how long you want him to sit and how much money you have committed to quarterbacks," Irsay said. "I think theoretically, you could have Peyton for two or three more good years and then have someone behind him, but thats theoretical." Manning hasnt played since having surgery to repair a damaged nerve that caused weakness in his throwing arm. It was his third neck procedure in 19 months, a series of operations that has forced Colts fans to debate when -- or if -- Manning will return. "I think its too early to bury this era," Irsay said during a 40-minute interview. "I think to say that Peyton is done and the era is over is, to me, way, way too premature. Ive always sort of known that era would be decided when Peyton is here. But I dont feel like that era is done." A few hours earlier, Manning made his second impromptu locker room appearance of the season, telling reporters that hes spending every day in rehab and that he hopes to practice with his teammates in December and play in a game later this season. But he hasnt been cleared for football activity by the doctors. Irsay said there was less than a 50 per cent chance Manning would appear in a game this season. "Were still waiting for the fusion to take place, its still going slow with that and we still have some issues with the nerve and the regeneration of the nerve," Manning said. "Theres really not a schedule, a timeline of where I am." Doctors who were not involved with Mannings surgery said it was likely to take two or three months before Indys franchise quarterback could make it back to practice, which is consistent with Mannings comments. Without their franchise quarterback, the Colts are 0-8 for the first time since 1997, and many think it would be foolish to bring Manning back for some meaningless late-season games.. Dan Connolly Jersey. Manning disagrees. "I miss playing, I really do. If I get cleared to play and Im good enough, would I play? Absolutely," he said. "Id love to because thats how Im wired, thats my job and I love my job. "If the doctor says you can go, then Id like to do that," Manning added later. Manning addressed a variety of topics, calling coach Jim Caldwell a "friend," dismissing speculation about the No. 1 pick and even discussing the option clause in his contract. The Colts signed Manning to a five-year deal worth $90 million in late July when it looked as if he would still be ready to play this season. The $18 million annual average matches New Englands Tom Brady for the richest deal in the league. Manning thinks the Colts should see him in action, if possible, before making their decision. "Its a one-year deal with a four-year extension," Manning said. "The team has a right to know where you are physically and where your health is." Irsay said he has no intention of releasing Manning and the two sides could work out a new deal if the quarterback still was not healthy. How close is Manning to returning? Nobody knows. "What you want to see is for him to keep making progress, to get back to the point where you can say hes making all the throws and doing the things he needs to do," Irsay said. "The truth is its a slow progression and to say that he would hit a ceiling on Dec. 15 or Jan. 1 and hes not going to get any better, thats really uncertain." Mannings health and finding a successor are only part of the equation. Some outsiders want a complete overhaul -- getting rid of Caldwell, vice chairman Bill Polian or general manager Chris Polian. Irsay told reporters he wouldnt give up on the Polians, who turned the franchise from an also-ran into a perennial Super Bowl contender, because of eight losses. He also voiced support for Caldwell, saying "not just any guy" could have led the Colts to the AFC title two years ago or four straight wins to clinch the AFC South last year. Manning hopes to have more answers next month. "If Im at a level where Im cleared to practice, then the greatest venue to see where you are is on the practice field," Manning said. Until then, Irsay is pleading for patience. "We have not had this much uncertainty in a long, long time, but I think its exciting," Irsay said. "Im more interested in getting back to greatness and having a chance to sustain it. Im not interested in middling around at 8-8 or 9-7 and sneaking into the playoffs for the next decade." cheap jerseyscheap jerseys from china ' ' '
