Justin Duchscherer's ("The Duke Of Hurl") agent, Damon Lapa, said Tuesday that the free agent right-hander has made excellent progress with his clinical depression. Lapa described Duchscherer as "A happier and healthier person," and said he's working hard toward readying himself for the 2010 season. He's reportedly drawing a good deal of interest around the league. Duchscherer had a breakout year in 2008 (10--8, 2.54 ERA) after moving from the bullpen to the Oakland rotation but missed all of this season with elbow and hip injuries. He made three rehab starts in the minors but was held out of his last two for what the team said was his “nonbaseball-related issue."