08/16/2008 - Munich, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former Bayern Munich players Paolo Guerrero and Piotr Trochowski each scored to help Hamburg rally from a two-goal deficit against their old club in a 2-2 tie at Allianz Arena on Friday, spoiling Jurgen Klinsmann's coaching debut in the first match of the 2008-09 Bundesliga season.
Hamburg, which finished fourth in the Bundesliga last season, went down by two goals less than 20 minutes into the season opener, but Guerrero struck before halftime and Trochowski leveled the match after half on a penalty kick.
Although Klinsmann's debut wasn't a complete success, new Hamburg coach Martin Jol was excited about the result.
"I think we have to be satisfied," said Jol, who played for Bayern and coached Tottenham for the last three seasons.
Klinsmann, who coached Germany's national team to third place in the 2006 World Cup, was making his club coaching debut and after 16 minutes was poised to pick up his first victory.
German international Bastian Schweinsteiger built on his strong Euro 2008 with the opening goal in the 12th minute.
Just four minutes later, another German international - Podolski - extended the lead to two goals by converting a penalty kick.
But the defending Bundesliga champs - fresh off their 20th league title - were not able to hold the lead, ending all hopes of another season of leading the league from start to finish.
"If at Bayern Munich [down 2-0], then you have to satisfied with the draw," Jol said.
On Saturday, Bayer Leverkusen hosts Borussia Dortmund, Arminia Bielefeld hosts Werder Bremen, Wolfsburg hosts Koln, Schalke hosts Hannover, Karlsruhe hosts Bochum and Energie hosts Hoffenheim.
On Sunday, Eintracht hosts Hertha Berlin and Monchengladbach hosts Stuttgart as the opening weekend wraps up.
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El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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