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PHOENIX -- Right-hander?Zack Wheelers return to the New York Mets might have to wait until 2017.In the latest setback during his quest to return from Tommy John surgery, Wheeler was diagnosed by Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday with a mildly strained flexor muscle. Wheeler will stop throwing for at least two weeks and will receive a platelet-rich plasma injection.Mets assistant general manager John Ricco did not declare that Wheelers latest setback will prevent him from reaching the majors this season, but he noted time is no longer on Wheelers side.The reality is two weeks takes you to the beginning of September, Ricco said. So Im not going to jump to that at this point, but the clock is certainly ticking.Wheeler underwent Tommy John surgery on March 24, 2015.The Mets originally eyed July 1 for Wheelers return to the majors, but three setbacks have seriously derailed those plans.Wheeler underwent a second surgery in April to remove an undissolved stitch from his original procedure.Then, as Wheeler was nearing a rehab assignment in June, he experienced elbow discomfort. Wheeler was diagnosed by team doctor David Altchek at the time with nerve irritation and given a cortisone injection.And after pitching an inning for Class A St. Lucie on Aug. 6 in his first rehab outing, Wheeler complained of renewed elbow discomfort. An appointment was scheduled with Andrews to have another set of qualified eyes evaluate his persistent discomfort.Obviously, the good news was the ligament is intact, Ricco said. Theres no problem there. So the muscle strain is, I guess, the cause for some of the elbow soreness.Wheeler has not pitched in a major league game since Sept. 25, 2014.We started out the year very confident that he would, at some time in July, be back, Mets manager Terry Collins said. Then, as the summer proceeded on where he never felt comfortable -- especially in the last month, where every time it seemed like he got on the mound there was discomfort -- we all of a sudden realized this may not be what we thought was going to happen.Were very disappointed. We feel bad for Zack. I know he certainly wanted to pitch and was looking forward to pitching. But nobody knows how he feels any better than he does. I just hope that with the rest and the recuperation, he can come back in the future and be effective.If it is ultimately determined that Wheeler cannot contribute in the majors this season, it is unresolved whether Wheeler will continue to pitch into October to try to demonstrate his health or whether he will be shut down, according to Ricco.Thats something the doctors and [general manager] Sandy [Alderson] will discuss with Zack and figure out what the best course is to head into the offseason, Ricco said. If you remember back to some guys like Johan [Santana] that one year, we tried to make sure we got him out there and got him on the mound so he headed into the offseason feeling like he was going to be ready. I dont know how theyll map this one out. That remains to be decided.The Mets really could use Wheeler. With Matt Harvey sidelined for the remainder of the season with thoracic outlet syndrome, Logan Verrett originally stepped into that rotation slot and went 0-3 with a 7.18 ERA in seven starts. The Mets will now try?Jonathon Niese in that role on Wednesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks.As for whether the Mets can even count on Wheeler for 2017, Collins said, I think youve got to certainly prepare yourself for the fact he might be one of those guys that for some reason doesnt bounce back like youd hope. I know Sandy will certainly prepare for that. Its very discouraging to hear today that hes got to be shut down.Despite the Wheeler news, the Mets are making some strides on the injury front. Left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (quadriceps) and shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera (knee) both continued rehab assignments with Class A St. Lucie on Wednesday. The Mets believe Cespedes will be activated from the disabled list on Friday in San Francisco and Cabrera will return by the end of the weekend. Outfielder Justin Ruggiano (hamstring), who is rehabbing with Triple-A Las Vegas, also is due back any day.Second baseman Neil Walker, meanwhile, will be sidelined for a second straight game on Wednesday with lower-back stiffness. Cheap Wholesale Sneakers Free Shipping . The CFLs leading rusher kept adding to his gaudy numbers this season and scored the winning touchdown with just over two minutes to play. The New Westminster, B.C., native plowed three yards into the end zone for the last score of a heated, see-saw battle between the two teams with the best records in the CFL. Authentic Shoes For Cheap . The native of Mont-Tremblant, Que., captured a World Cup downhill event Saturday, his second this year and fifth career victory on the circuit. http://www.shoesonfire.ru/ . 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Shane Warne was in peak form during this period, taking an incredible 78 wickets from 11 Tests in Asia, while the batting line-up included Damien Martyn, Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Darren Lehmann - batsmen who could cope with the spin challenge thrown at them.Since then, though, Asian tours have largely been unfulfilled campaigns for Australia. The one bright spot was in 2011, when they defeated Sri Lanka 1-0, but they have lost eight of ten Tests in India, two out of two in the UAE against Pakistan, and two out two here in Sri Lanka.In the period between 2002 and 2006, what stands out is the Australian bowling average in Asia. Much has been written, quite justifiably, about the Australian batsmens inability to cope with the turning ball lately, but the problem has also been the lack of incisiveness of the bowling unit to hunt as a pack and consistently take wickets and control the game in the field. Between 2002 and 2006, Australia had all their bowling bases covered - Warne was in top form and took care of the spin department, while Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie were outstanding fast bowlers even in the subcontinent. In that period, the Australian bowlers averaged 23.86 runs per wicket; since then it has gone up to more than 40, while the batting numbers have been especially poor in the last eight Tests. A further break-up of the bowling numbers indicates the fall for both pace and spin, but the difference is especially stark for the spinners. From an average of 21.24 during the Warne days, it has ballooned to around 50 over the last decade, a decline of more than 100%. Apart from the drop in average, the spinners have also been increasingly ineffective at controlling the game. Their economy rates over the three periods have risen from 3.18 to 3.71 to 4.16 (in the last eight Tests in Asia). That lack of control has forced the captain to rely more on the quick bowlers, thus decreasing their wicket-taking potency as well.A comparison of the spin stats with the other top non-Asian teams shows that Australia and New Zealand have been the two sides whose spinners have especially struggled for wickets. However, while New Zealands spinners averaged 50.80, they have at least been able to exercise some control over the game, going at 3.44 per over. Australias spinners have leaked 4.16 runs per over while averaging nearly 550.ddddddddddddDespite such unimpressive numbers, Australias spinners have bowled 47% of the teams overs in Asia since 2012, which means they have surrendered control to the home batsmen for large periods; in low-scoring games those periods have often been decisive. Nathan Lyon, Australias main spinner during this period, has been candid enough to admit that he hasnt yet mastered the art of bowling in Asia, where overspin isnt as effective as on bouncier pitches of Australia and South Africa. In fact, Lyons overseas average outside of Asia is extremely impressive, and his economy rate of 2.88 indicates his control over proceedings.In Asia, though, his average is almost 45 and his economy rate close to four an over. Among the 35 non-Asian spinners who have bowled at least 250 overs in Asia, only three have a poorer average than Lyons 44.42. His strike rate of 68.4 is ninth among these 35 bowlers, but his economy rate is the poorest, which pushes his average to 32nd. The batting against spin has obviously been a problem in Australias last three series in Asia, which is reflected in the overall averages dropping from the mid-30s to 23.42. Against spin, Australia have averaged 20.56 in these last three series, poorer than all non-Asian teams except South Africa, since the start of 2012. They have also lost a greater percentage of wickets to spin than any other team.Its clear that all non-Asian teams have struggled against spin in Asia in these last five years, with no team averaging more than 28, but England, New Zealand and West Indies have still done about 30% better than Australia. Add that to better displays by their spinners, and its clear why some of those teams have had more success than Australia during this period. Australias batting problems in Asia are reflected in the stats of their two main batsmen in the continent. David Warner and Steven Smith have been prolific at home, averaging more than 60. Smith averages nearly 60 in overseas Tests excluding Asia, with centuries in England, New Zealand, South Africa and the West Indies. However, he is still searching for his first Test century in Asia, where his average drops to less than 38.Warners overseas numbers excluding Asia arent quite as impressive as Smiths, but the average is still a reasonable 41.38, with three hundreds in South Africa. However, in Asia, his average drops to 32.37, with only one hundred in 16 innings.With a four-Test series in India coming up next year, Australia have plenty to do if they are to avoid the embarrassment of 2013. ' ' '