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OAKLAND, Calif. Jay Feely Jersey . -- Pitcher Brandon McCarthy is ready for a normal off-season after being medically cleared this week to resume his regular routine, less than three months after being struck in the head by a line drive and undergoing emergency brain surgery. "Everythings good," McCarthy said by telephone Thursday. "This last month I have taken the rest part very seriously. I have a couple little projects Ive picked up, I read -- Im actually really good at being lazy. It kind of worked out well timing wise." McCarthy, a free agent right-hander who was Oaklands opening-day starter last March in Tokyo, spent Monday and Tuesday undergoing extensive evaluations by renowned concussion expert, Dr. Michael Collins, at the University of Pittsburgh. He returned to his Dallas-area home Wednesday and was cleared by Collins to begin working out. "Today Ill start doing something, easing in and starting the program they gave me," McCarthy said. "Next week Ill be heading back to where I usually work out." McCarthy took a line drive to the right side of his head off the bat of the Los Angeles Angels Erick Aybar on Sept. 5. The 29-year-old McCarthy sustained an epidural hemorrhage, brain contusion and skull fracture on the play, then underwent a two-hour surgery at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. After the frightening ordeal, the club initially referred to McCarthys situation as "life-threatening." Now, he checks in with Dr. Collins once a week to let him know that everything is going well, or if something seems a little off. McCarthys concussion symptoms have subsided, but he still has to use caution and take notice of everything when exerting himself. "Going to Dr. Collins kind of confirmed all that, youre back to where youd be at normally," McCarthy said. "As I go back to working out, as long as I feel fine, Im pretty much on my own. Ill slowly ease back into working out, then jump back into my full program." McCarthy went 8-6 with a 3.24 ERA this year in his sixth big league season and second with the As. McCarthy was 9-9 with a 3.32 ERA last season. He plans to begin playing catch next month, then throw bullpens starting in January if all continues to go well. The San Francisco Chronicle first reported he had been cleared to resume baseball activities. "It worked out well I recovered in the time I did," McCarthy said. "This shouldnt be something lingers into the off-season." The AL West champion As have received regular updates on McCarthys condition, and he could still be a good option to re-sign as long as the medical reports remain positive. McCarthy plans to let the process play out in time -- knowing his case isnt as it would be had he not been hurt late in the year with such a scary injury that left plenty questioning whether he would ever pitch again. The support from the As front office, medical staff, coaches, teammates and fans has meant so much to McCarthy and his wife, Amanda. "Its definitely not something Id rule out," he said of staying with Oakland. "The timing is a little strange going into free agency for the first time, having different options, waiting to see where youre at health wise. Well listen to everybody. Its a whirlwind. But (Oakland), its absolutely a place Id love to be." Patrick Peterson Jersey . Louis Cardinals. He sure got plenty of help on Sunday. Holliday had four hits and four RBIs, Adam Wainwright won his fifth consecutive start and the Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 on Sunday. Larry Fitzgerald Womens Jersey . Their surge is hardly a coincidence. 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The Indianapolis native, acquired by the Blue Jackets on Feb.EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Dustin Brown caught the hockey worlds attention early in the Los Angeles Kings incredible playoff run. Now its Anze Kopitar getting the international notice that often eludes West Coast players, and his teammates couldnt be happier. Kopitar has 18 points in the post-season, including 14 in the Kings last 11 games. With a goal and an assist in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals, the NHLs first Slovenian player moved into a tie with New Jerseys Ilya Kovalchuk as the post-seasons leading scorer. "Hes pretty amazing," Kings centre Mike Richards said Tuesday. "Id put him top-five, top-three in the league with his skill level and everything he does. Hes a laid-back guy who doesnt like the spotlight too much. He probably enjoys being out here where you dont get that much attention, and you can just do your thing." With eight goals, Kopitar is tied with Philadelphias Claude Giroux and Danny Briere as the post-seasons leading goal-scorer. He even shares the league lead in plus-minus with Brown, whos also plus-15. Kopitar is getting every defences attention, but he has contributed splendidly throughout the post-season. The Kings leading scorer in the regular season is even more motivated after missing last years first-round playoff series loss to San Jose when he broke his ankle with seven games left in the regular season. "You have to win in this league to get recognized," Kopitar said. "Thats what good players are going to do. Right now, its a lot of fun to play in this environment, on this stage." Brown permanently made the Kings roster one year before Kopitar, but theyve been paired in the Kings plans and in fans minds since 2006. Sam Acho Jersey. Once considered the young core of Los Angeles distant future, theyve led the Kings through the post-season by growing into responsibility as leaders, elite scorers and linemates with Justin Williams. "Me and Anze have been pretty close since the day we got here," Brown said. "Weve been friends, and weve played together for our whole careers. ... It was about a year or two ago you saw something different in him, both from a defensive standpoint and physically. The first couple of years, hed go in the corner and get knocked around a little bit. Now he goes into the corner and comes out with the puck." The 24-year-old Kopitar has already played six seasons with the Kings, who drafted him in 2005 and brought him over from a club team in Sweden in 2006. Kopitar scored two goals in his NHL debut, skating around Anaheim defenceman Chris Pronger for the first score with a move that still thrills Brown nearly six years later. Kopitars physical maturation in the past two seasons has been impressive. The former finesse forward now handles the puck along the boards with a command that recalls fellow California NHL stars Joe Thornton and Ryan Getzlaf, fighting off defences with his size and agility. "Ever since my first day in the league, Kopi has been surprising me every day with something new," Kings defenceman Drew Doughty said. "Ive never seen a player whos that good on his backhand, and thats just the start of his skills. Hes got something new all the time, and hes a big reason were here." ' ' '