Hillenbrand, Chulk dealt for Accardo  —  Team able to move disgruntled slugger, get bullpen help  —  TORONTO — The Blue Jays officially parted ways with Shea Hillenbrand — their disgruntled designated hitter — by completing a three-player trade with the San Francisco Giants on Saturday morning.

Baker: Lee may not be OK until '07  —  After having Sunday and Monday off to rest his still-healing right wrist, Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee had another one Thursday.  That's three days off in a span of five, leading to the question of just how serious the injury remains and how long it will take for him to be 100 percent.

Vidro's Injury Makes Giants Think Twice  —  Washington Nationals second baseman Jose Vidro, a candidate to be traded given the long-term rebuilding project the club is undertaking, drew significant interest from the San Francisco Giants earlier this week, a club source said …

Notebook: Dodgers out of the hunt for Craig Wilson  —  Craig Wilson started in right field and batted fifth Friday.  The question, seemingly, is whether the start will prove to be one of Wilson's last with the Pirates.  Wilson, who has repeatedly requested a trade, is seemingly on the verge …

Martinez to throw bullpen session  —  Ace could come off DL to start by end of next week  —  NEW YORK — Mets ace Pedro Martinez will throw a bullpen session before Saturday's game and follow it up with a simulated game on Sunday afternoon.  —  If all goes well, the right-hander could come off …

Mussina comes to A-Rod's defense  —  TORONTO — Many people have been wondering why Derek Jeter hasn't come to Alex Rodriguez's defense as the fans at Yankee Stadium continue to direct their anger and disappointment in this year's team at the reigning American League MVP.

Friars ask Williams to cool off Giants  —  San Diego (50-46) at San Francisco (50-47), 6:05 p.m. PT  —  The Padres turn to veteran right-hander Woody Williams on Saturday night, hoping he'll reverse their fortunes and keep the surging Giants at bay.  San Francisco counters with another veteran right-hander, Jason Schmidt.

Nationals sale to be finalized on Monday  —  Lerners set to purchase club from Major League Baseball  —  WASHINGTON — On a day when the Nationals revealed their new fan experience and had a come-from-behind victory at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium on Friday, incoming president Stan Kasten announced …

Cards Notebook: Jocketty urges patience on possible trades  —  LOS ANGELES — Cardinals general manager Walt Jocketty suggested those anticipating a trade as the non-waiver trade deadline approaches practice a little patience.  The Cardinals' potential trading partners are doing just that.

Notes: Patterson's surgery successful  —  Exploratory procedure on right forearm answer questions  —  WASHINGTON — Nationals right-hander John Patterson said on Friday that he was relieved to know that his forearm injury wasn't as serious as he and the team first thought.

Young ready to return to action  —  Tigers activate switch-hitting slugger after tough first half  —  DETROIT — The Tigers hope they have their switch-hitter back.  Dmitri Young knows he has his life back.  —  With a week and a half left until the July 31 deadline and with the most …