Royals' GM offer on table  —  Braves assistant Moore is considering job but wants total control of personnel  —  NEW YORK — The Royals have offered the job of general manager to Braves assistant Dayton Moore but are ready to move on to other candidates if the two sides can't reach agreement by this weekend.

Pedro might retire when Mets contract expires … MIAMI — Pedro Martinez has enjoyed every pitch and every second he has spent in the majors, but he's already planning his retirement as an active player, possibly when his current contract with the New York Mets runs out after the 2008 season.

Schilling takes mound for shot at win No. 200  —  Curt Schilling is a baseball historian.  He knows what 200 wins will mean in the context of the game should he reach that milestone tonight against Tampa Bay.  He knows where it will place him among the greats.

Notes: Ross sent packing ... again  —  Outfielder dealt to Marlins as reliever Mercker activated  —  CINCINNATI — Outfielder Cody Ross' Friday began with a phone call from Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky.  —  "Cody, I've got some good news and some bad news," Krivsky said from the other end of the line.

Adding fuel to ire  —  Suspensions, fines do little to cool Cubs-Sox war of words  —  White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen had called a truce earlier this week in the war of words between the Sox and Cubs, but Major League Baseball's verdict Friday on the City Series brawl has both sides steaming again at each other.

Dodgers' win streak comes to an end  —  Offense limited against a strong Washington starter  —  WASHINGTON — The Dodgers knew what to expect from Washington right-hander Livan Hernandez.  He's crafty, changing speeds and locations easily, often while making batters swing in ways they'd rather not.

Notes: Gonzalez to arrive Sunday  —  Closer Turnbow won't let blown save affect his confidence  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Brewers' bullpen will receive a much-needed boost when Jeremi Gonzalez is scheduled to arrive in time for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

A black(out) eye for baseball  —  Jey Cho is 24 years old.  He helps manage trusts.  He enjoys watching the Oakland Athletics in his down time.  And this poses a very large problem.  —  See, Cho lives in Las Vegas.  While he has his choice of five Cirque du Soleil shows …

Home fine with Rangers' Millwood  —  ARLINGTON - Kevin Millwood isn't worried about his lack of success early this season at Ameriquest Field.  —  "I'm not in any way intimidated by this ballpark," Millwood said.  "The one thing you don't want to do is walk a lot of people because when the wind blows, the ball flies.

Notes: Ailing Cards regroup after off-day  —  Molina and Isringhausen among players battling illness  —  SAN DIEGO — Following a big win on Wednesday, Cardinals players and coaches prepared to revel in a well-deserved off-day.  When the day came, many of them were too sick to enjoy it.

Pirates Notebook: Tracy blames bad start on players  —  Jim Tracy, putting the onus of the Pirates' woeful start on his players, found a new phrase to explain their persistent problem:  —  Photo-finished.  —  As in, "When you're getting photo-finished every day, there are ways and means …

Make Your Voice Heard  —  For years I've been complaining about letting fans vote on the All Star Game.  Every year it's a popularity contest.  Guys worthy of the honor get shafted and big names who have been hurt all year, ie Nomar Garciaparra, take their place instead.

Late Treatment Irks Kotchman  —  Casey Kotchman hasn't beaten mononucleosis yet, but he's feeling better after visits to several specialists and a round of medication.  He isn't happy, however, that the Angels did not refer him to specialists when his illness was diagnosed during team physicals at the start of spring training.

Wells is hit after doing well  —  Line drive drops lefthander before Sox rally for win  —  David Wells lay writhing in pain, on his back near the mound, sweat pouring down his head.  —  The oldest pitcher to ever start a game for the Red Sox, Wells, a 43-year-old lefthander with 227 wins under his belt …