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FLORHAM PARK, N. Wholesale Penguins Jerseys .J. -- After resolving his contract dispute with the New York Jets, Ryan Fitzpatrick pulled up to the team facility Wednesday night, eager to attend the first meeting of training camp.One problem: He couldnt get in. His door code no longer worked.Woody completely shut him out of the facility, wide receiver Brandon Marshall joked Thursday, referring to owner Woody Johnson.It was a fitting end to the six-month stalemate -- one last obstacle to cap an ordeal that lasted longer than both sides expected.Fitzpatrick was able to laugh about it after his first practice, a rusty performance in which he threw two interceptions, but the Jets starting quarterback indicated he wasnt too happy at the start of the negotiations. He declined to use the word insulting, but he was taken aback by the teams first offer in February -- three years, $24 million.I made clear to them I would never accept an offer like that, Fitzpatrick said.That was a deal that basically said, We want you here, and then we want you to stay here as the backup, he added. Thats not how I view myself. Id much rather pass up on some of that guaranteed money and just sign a one-year deal and bet on myself and see what happens.Fitzpatrick wagered on himself by signing a contract that will pay him $12 million this season. Technically, its a two-year deal, but the second year will void five days after the Super Bowl, he said. The second year was added for the purpose of spreading his signing bonus ($10 million) over two years. As a result, his cap hit is only $7 million for 2016. There will be a $5 million dead charge in 2017.Fitzpatrick called it a compromise that helps both sides, adding that he figured months ago it would take a deal like this to end the impasse. He was confident a deal would happen at some point, but he wanted no part of the original offer.I mean, I would almost not want them to sign a guy [to that contract], he said. How could I look myself in the mirror every morning and say, Yeah, Ill try to play good this year, and next year, Ill collect checks and teach the young guys. Thats not who I am, thats not my nature.The young guys are Bryce Petty and rookie Christian Hackenberg, neither of whom is ready to compete for playing time. The No. 2 is Geno Smith, who would have been the starter if Fitzpatrick hadnt re-signed.The Jets never wavered with their plan, saying Fitzpatrick always had dibs on the starting job, so Smith wasnt blindsided by the demotion. He handled it well, although he admitted some frustration.Im not disappointed. Im kind of pissed off, Smith said. Its not a detrimental thing. Its not something where Im pissed off at anyone, because we all want to be out there. This just adds fuel to the fire, but not in a negative way.I dont want it to be a headline, because its not what Im trying to say. Its more as a competitor, as a quarterback, knowing what Im capable of and always believing in myself and knowing the work I put in in the offseason. You want to be out there.Coach Todd Bowles reiterated that Fitzpatrick is the starter, saying only an injury would prevent him from being the Week 1 quarterback.Its his job, Bowles said. I told you that in the spring. Its OK to have two quarterbacks. Its a good problem to have. Based off what he did last year, hes earned it.Bowles said the team gave Fitzpatrick a 7 p.m. ET Wednesday deadline because we had to move on. He also said it was good for some players in the locker room to have clarity.The drama ended at 6:59 p.m., when Fitzpatrick walked into the team meeting. He used Marshalls door code to get in the building and apologized to Bowles for being almost late.Thats a $12 million fine, Bowles said in front of the team, drawing laughs. Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Jerseys . -- Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis was charged Thursday with driving while intoxicated, a day after he was suspended for an NFL substance-abuse policy violation. Womens Penguins Stanley Cup Jerseys . But now that hes in the NHL, the Calgary Flames centre showed big improvement in that department by scoring the winner in the eighth round of a 5-4 shootout victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday. http://www.cheappenguinsjerseys.us/ . 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It looked like Clevelands winning streak was about to end when Chicago scored twice in the ninth to break a 3-3 tie, but sacrifice flies by Michael Bourn and Jason Kipnis off White Sox closer Addison Reed tied the game. "We played hard all the time," Santana said. "When they went ahead I didnt see any player with their head down." The Indians won Monday on Jason Giambis ninth-inning homer and used a four-run eighth inning to overtake the White Sox on Tuesday. "Winning and the way youre winning breeds confidence," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "I always think we have a chance." The Indians, who remain 2 1/2 games behind Detroit in the American League Central, have won 12 of 16. The White Sox have dropped sixth straight and 12 of 15. Chicago is 25 games under .500 for the first time since Sept. 11, 1989. The frustration continues to build for the White Sox. Chicago, picked to contend for the playoffs, is last in the division and trails the Tigers by 21 games. "None of us have the answer for whats going on," Reed said. "Its puzzling. I wish I knew how to fix it and get us out of this. When things are going bad, things are going bad." Chris Perez (4-1) hit Adam Dunn with a pitch with two outs in the 10th, but struck out Paul Konerko to end the inning. Both teams scored two runs in the ninth. Pinch-hitter Jeff Keppingers two-run single with the bases loaded gave Chicago a 5-3 lead. Cleveland tied the game on sacrifice flies by Michael Bourn and Jason Kipnis. Keppinger, who was in a 3-for-31 slump, lined a 3-2 pitch from Cody Allen to right-centre to break the tie in the ninth, but Reeed couldnt lock down his 27th save. Cheap Adidas Penguins Jerseys. Corey Kluber pitched a career-high 8 2-3 innings but was pulled after Conor Gillaspies two-out single in the ninth. Dayan Viciedos single off Allen moved Gillaspie to third. Gordon Beckham walked to load the bases. Keppinger, batting for Josh Phegley, got ahead in the count 3-0. He took the next two pitches for strikes before delivering. Michael Brantley started the Indians ninth with a double. After pinch-hitter Giambi was hit by a pitch, Drew Stubbs laid down a bunt in front of the plate. Reed fielded the ball and fired to first but Stubbs beat the throw, which was in the dirt and had to be scooped by Dunn. Bourns sacrifice fly made it 5-4 and both runners advanced a base. Nick Swisher was intentionally walked and Kipnis tied the game with another sacrifice fly. Asdrubal Cabrera struck out to end the inning. Kluber allowed three runs, all coming in the sixth when the White Sox rallied from a 3-0 deficit. White Sox starter Carlos Quintana recorded his major-league leading 14th no-decision, allowing three runs in five innings. Kipnis groundout scored a run in the first. Brantley added an RBI double in the fourth while Santanas fifth-inning double stretched the lead to 3-0. Chicago tied the game in the sixth on Alexei Ramirezs RBI double and run-scoring singles by Alex Rios and Dunn. A day after pulling off trades, both teams were quiet as the 4 p.m. EDT deadline came and went without either making another deal. Chicago sent pitcher Jake Peavy to Boston and acquired four minor leaguers in a three-team trade with Detroit on Tuesday. The Indians acquired left-hander Marc Rzepczynski from St. Louis and optioned right-hander Vinnie Pestano to Triple-A Columbus. Rios, another subject of trade speculation, sustained a bruised left foot after fouling off a pitch Tuesday but X-rays were negative. He was in the lineup Wednesday and had an RBI single. NOTES: Cleveland hasnt been 11 games over .500 since June 5, 2011. ... The Indians have beaten the White Sox seven straight times. ... White Sox manager Robin Ventura said RHP Andre Rienzo will remain in the starting rotation in Peavys former spot. 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