Brazilian Ronaldo sets retirement date

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02/22/2010 - Sao Paulo, Brazil (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brazilian great Ronaldo has announced that he will retire from soccer at the end of next year when his contract expires at Brazilian club Corinthians.

The 33-year-old striker signed a new two-year deal with the team that runs out on December 31, 2011, and he is expected to hang up his boots following that time.

"I have extended my contract for another two years and that will be the last of my career," Ronaldo said at a press conference on Monday. "I want to give my all, have fun and finish with some major achievements."

Ronaldo has played for European heavyweights Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan during his storied career, which has seen him capture the FIFA World Player of the Year award three times.

He has earned 97 caps for Brazil during his international career, but does not figure to be involved in this summer's World Cup.

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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.

Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.

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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