then hell be the 2nd quickest to 100 goals in the competition

ATLANTA - Right-hander Gavin Floyd was activated from the disabled list on Sunday and will start on Tuesday against St. Louis as a replacement for Ervin Santana, who has swelling below his right thumb. Santana, a right-hander, said he jammed the thumb on an inside pitch from Cincinnatis Homer Bailey on April 25. He said the thumb felt fine after that game. He said he had swelling on his hand below the thumb in his last start against the Marlins on Wednesday. Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said Santana is expected to miss only one start. Gonzalez said he tentatively expects Santana to start on Saturday against the Cubs. Santana said the swelling is improving each day. He said hes never had a similar injury. "No, this is my first time hitting," he said with a smile. Santana played in the American League with the Angels and Kansas City before signing a one-year deal with the Braves. Santana, 3-0 with a 2.41 ERA, had a light wrap on his right hand on Sunday. The Braves optioned left-handed reliever Ian Thomas to Triple-A Gwinnett, clearing a roster spot for Floyd. Santanas injury temporarily clears a spot for Floyd in the rotation. When Santana returns, Gonzalez faces another difficult decision only days after moving David Hale to the bullpen to clear a rotation spot for left-hander Mike Minor. "We always talk about how it will take care of itself," Gonzalez said. "It will take care of itself for a week, and then well make a decision. Were not going to go with a six-man rotation." Floyd signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the Braves in December after his 2013 season with the White Sox was shorted by an elbow injury. He had surgery last May to repair the ulnar collateral ligament and a torn flexor muscle in his right elbow. At the time of the surgery, there were projections that Floyds rehabilitation would last longer than a year. "I just went out and did all the work I had to do and did all the things I could," Floyd said. "A year later, Im active and healthy and real happy about that. "Im excited about pitching and excited to get out there Tuesday and after that what happens will be dealt with." The rotation includes Santana, Minor, Julio Teheran, Alex Wood and Aaron Harang. Gonzalez said this week he doesnt want to move Wood, a left-hander, to the bullpen — at least not immediately. Gonzalez kept that option open for later in the season as the team might need to limit Woods innings. Harang had the NLs best ERA before giving up nine runs in a loss to the Marlins in his last start. Floyd, 31, has a 70-70 career record with Philadelphia and the White Sox. His best season came in 2008, when he was 17-8 with a 3.84 ERA with Chicago. He hasnt won more than 12 games or had an ERA under 4.00 since 2008. Thomas was 1-1 with a 4.26 ERA in 10 games. Gonzalez said he wants Floyd to work as a starter at Gwinnett so he can develop his slider. "Its hard to work on your secondary pitches when its second and third and youre facing Bryce Harper," Gonzalez said, referring to the typical situation Thomas faces as a reliever in the major leagues. The move leaves Luis Avilan as the Braves only left-handed reliever. Avilan is 3-1 with a 7.04 ERA. Knicks Jerseys Outlet . It has been eleven years, eight months, and 261 days since I played my last CFL game. Mark Jackson Jersey . -- With the Memphis Grizzlies struggling to find their offensive rhythm, O. http://www.cheapknicksjerseyschina.com/enes-kanter-jersey/. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released veteran guard Davin Joseph, a mainstay on their offensive line over the past eight seasons. Emmanuel Mudiay Jersey . A Swiss Federal Tribunal ruling published Friday said that FIFAs disputes panel and the Court of Arbitration for Sport correctly imposed the sanction for Nantes enticing Guinea forward Ismael Bangoura to break his contract with Dubai club Al Nasr in January 2012. 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Following their 3-0 Saturday Night Football win over Chelsea, Manuel Pellegrinis side are third in the Premier League table and could create a three-point gap over fourth-placed Arsenal with a win at St James Park.Should Sergio Aguero start and score against Newcastle, hell be the second quickest player to score 100 goals in the Premier League after Alan Shearer (124 apps).Team News An injured Vincent Kompany leaves the pitch Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany and forward Raheem Sterling are back in contention for Pellegrinis side.Defender Kompany has been out for the past month with the latest in a succession of calf-related problems, while England international Sterling has missed the last five games with a groin injury.David Silva (ankle) is again missing while forward Samir Nasri, who recently returned from a lengthy lay-off, will rest a minor muscle injury. Full-backs Gael Clichy and Bacary Sagna also miss out with back injuries. Daryl Janmaat is one of seven players currently on Newcastles injury list and set to miss the game Newcastle defenders Fabricio Coloccini and Daryl Janmaat are absent for Rafa Benitez. Coloccini is yet to shake off the calf injury which has sidelined him since February, while Janmaat will sit out with groin and hand problems.Full-back Kevin Mbabu is close to a return from a long-standing thigh problem, but goalkeepers Tim Krul and Rob Elliot (both knee) and defenders Steven Taylor (muscle strain) and Massadio Haidara (knee) are still out.Opta stats Aguero could become the second quickest player to score 100 Premier League goals if he scores against Newcastle Newcastle United have won none of the last 18 Premier League meetings against Manchester City (D2 L16), losing the last 12 in a row.If Man City win theyll equal the record of consecutive Premier League wins against a specific opponent (13 - Manchester United against Wigan Athletic).City have won seven and lost none of their last eight visits to St James Park. Rafael Benitez urges his Newcastle players to ignore the other teams around them in the Premier League relegation battle Newcastle have scored just one goal in their last six Premier League games against Manchester City, conceding 23 in that time.ddddddddddddSergio Aguero has scored 10 goals in just eight Premier League appearances against Newcastle United. The Argentina internationals tally of 10 goals is the joint-most he has against any opponent in his Premier League career (along with Tottenham).Aguero has scored 99 Premier League goals in 146 Premier League games - if he scores in this game then hell be the 2nd quickest to 100 goals in the competition after Alan Shearer (124 apps). Manuel Pellegrini has dismissed the idea that Manchester City lost focus when Pep Guardiola was picked as their next manager Man City have scored at least two goals in each of their last 15 Premier League games against Newcastle and 11 in the last two meetings.Pellegrinis next victory will be his 100th as Manchester City manager in all competitions.Paul Mersons Prediction Paul Merson predicts a win for Manchester City Its a crucial game for City in the race for the top-four places so they will be going all out for three points at St James Park. Its difficult to see past a City victory with Pellegrinis side securing a all three points.PAUL PREDICTS: 0-2 (Sky Bet odds: 13/2)Betting After beating Norwich last weekend, can Newcastle secure back-to-back victories? Newcastle are 9/2 shots with Sky Bet to secure back-to-back victories by securing three points in their fight against relegation against Manchester City (3/5).The Toon remain 1/4 to take the plunge despite Saturdays win against Swansea, while City are 100/1 shots to overhaul Leicester and Tottenham and win the title.The last three meetings at St James Park have finished 2-0 to the Citizens and its 13/2 for a repeat of that outcome. Aguero scored five goals in Octobers meeting at the Etihad and is 11/1 to score a hat-trick on Tuesday night. See all the match odds and pundit tips here. Watch Newcastle play Manchester City on Tuesday night from 7pm on Sky Sports 1 HD. 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