right now, it probably would have been a very different dynamic."

Just a year after considering giving up on the game, Penrith veteran Peter Wallace is closing in on a contract extension with the NRL club.After twin ACL reconstructions over back-to-back seasons, the 30-year-old was on his last legs at the turn of the new year as he fought to regain form and fitness.But a shock move to hooker at the start of the season has revived his footballing career, and is now likely to result in a new deal with the club within the next fortnight.I had talks with (Phil Gould and Anthony Griffin). They want me here next year and I want to stay. Its just a job for my manager and Gus (Gould) to get that sorted within a couple of weeks, Wallace told AAP.Through 14 games this season, the former NSW State of Origin representative has toiled strongly in his first stint as a full-time rake, averaging just under 30 tackles, missing just two.Theyre impressive numbers that have seen the local product survive a surprise mid-season cull of experienced campaigners that included former halves partner Jamie Soward and James Segeyaro.It was an elbow injury to Segeyaro in March that paved the way for Wallace to fill-in at hooker.Its been a bit of a change but its been good, Im really enjoying it the different aspects of the game. Its actually freshened me up, he said.The departure of Soward in particular leaves Wallace as the oldest player in the club by almost an entire year, a role he has embraced despite losing the captaincy over the summer.Having recently hit the 200-game milestone, Wallaces experience will be vital to nurturing through the teams first-choice halves pairing of Nathan Cleary and Te Maire Martin, both of whom are under 21.Im oldest by a fair way too, I think. Jeremy Latimore just turned 29, although he acts like hes 19 and looks like hes 39, Wallace said.Leadership sits well with me.Obviously Matt Moylans captain but I try to help the young boys when I can. Being the oldest, the most experienced, you do have that responsibility to make sure youre doing the right thing, not just in the game, but at training and off the field as well. Jerseys Cheap . - The Oakland Raiders re-signed offensive lineman Khalif Barnes on Friday. 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The deal was announced before the Rays faced the division-leading Red Sox in Boston on Monday night. Tampa Bay began the day just one-half game behind Boston in the AL East. Crain was expected to fly straight to Tampa Bay, where the Rays open a two-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. Hahn said Crains injury affected the market for him. The team considered waiting until he is healthy, which could be in a few weeks, and trying to get him through waivers. "The very, very high likelihood would be that he would be claimed off waivers," Hahn said. "So that obviously was not a very appealing alternative when comparred with negotiating a deal now prior to the deadline, even with the complexities involved in trying to figure out whats fair compensation for a guy currently on the DL.dddddddddddd If he had been healthy for the month of July and healthy right now, it probably would have been a very different dynamic." Chicago, which was in last place in the AL Central, had lost nine of 12 heading into Monday nights game against the Indians. "Obviously, we havent played up to expectations here," Crain told reporters in Cleveland. "So to get a chance to get healthy and pitch for a team thats (fighting for first place), theres nothing more I could ask for." Crain, 32, made the All-Star team for the first time this year but did not pitch because he was injured. He said Monday he wasnt surprised he was traded, but he is focused on trying to get healthy and help his new club. "I had an idea but you dont want to go all-in until you know for sure," he said. "Now that it is, Im excited." Crain is 45-30 with a 3.05 ERA in a 10-year career, the first seven with the Minnesota Twins. He signed with the White Sox as a free agent after the 2010 season. "Great teammates, great city, the organization has been amazing to me," Crain said. "Its a time Ill never forget. Im going to miss these guys." To make room for him on the 40-man roster, the Rays transferred pitcher Brandon Gomes (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list. ' ' '