Buehrle extension near  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Ken Williams' cell phone got a bit quieter Tuesday.  —  That's usually what happens when a team decides to pull its biggest bargaining chip off the trade table.  —  That's usually what happens when a team decides to pull its biggest bargaining chip off the trade table.

Gabbard gets the nod against Mariners  —  Boston (48-27) at Seattle (40-33), 10:05 p.m. ET  —  The last time Kason Gabbard started a game at Safeco Field, he was an anonymous figure, even to the most ardent Red Sox fans.  That was July 22, 2006, and Gabbard was making his Major League debut.

Hillenbrand is looking to play or go elsewhere  —  Shea Hillenbrand wants out.  Not because of the organization, the manager, the city, the stadium, the fans, the weather, his teammates — all are top notch, the Angels' deposed designated hitter said.  —  It's the situation.

Cubs trade falls through  —  MIAMI GARDENS — The Marlins hoped veteran outfielder Jacque Jones would be their answer in center field.  But for now, it's rookie Brett Carroll.  —  A deal to send Jones to Florida from the Cubs in exchange for a minor-league player collapsed at the last minute Tuesday night.

Schoeneweis a Trivia Answer for Cards' Ryan  —  Whenever the Mets are playing at home and the number of innings creeps into double digits, Billy Wagner is overcome by an almost mystical feeling that they are going to win.  Something about the crowd and the energy, he says.

Huizenga hoping UM will play at Dolphin Stadium  —  He won't say if he'll let Marlins stay beyond 2010  —  Dolphins owner H. Wayne Huizenga said Tuesday he is hopeful but unsure an agreement can be reached for the University of Miami to play football at Dolphin Stadium.  —  "Our guys are working on it.

LIO Interviews ESPN's Keith Law  —  LIO had the pleasure of interviewing Keith Law, Senior Baseball Writer for ESPN's Scouts Inc. Keith is one of ESPN's baseball gurus, and spearheaded the coverage of the recent MLB draft.  Prior to coming to ESPN, Law spent 4 1/2 years as a Special Assistant …

Notes: Fick back after taking leave  —  Nationals veteran activated; Watson optioned to Triple-A  —  ATLANTA — Robert Fick returned to the Nationals on Tuesday, and was activated from the Bereavement List when outfielder Brandon Watson was optioned to Triple-A Columbus after Tuesday night's game against the Braves.

DELGADO DESERVES BOOS  —  DON'T use up all your boos on cursed reliever Scott Schoeneweis.  —  Carlos Delgado heard his share last night in the Mets' ugly 5-3, 11-inning loss to the Cardinals at steamy Shea Stadium.  Delgado came into the game batting .167 over the last seven days.

Is Youkilis beating Stuffy's 1921 record really fair game?  —  He's no Bill Buckner.  —  On Monday, Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis broke the Red Sox record of 119 consecutive games at first base without an error, set in 1921 by Gloucester's John "Stuffy" McInnis.  McInnis had one error that year.

SURPRISE!  PEDRO THROWS SOME BP  —  Pedro Martinez felt so good yesterday, the original plans for him were scrapped.  —  Martinez was slated to throw his sixth bullpen session yesterday in Port St. Lucie, but he had been progressing so well and feeling so lively, he tossed 45 pitches of batting practice instead.

Tigers bullpen cannot maintain lead  —  Club blows lead and tie, 'pen allows nine runs for loss  —  DETROIT — The drama was thick.  So, as it turned out, was the frustration.  —  While the Indians were rallying on the shores of Lake Erie, capped by a walk-off homer, the Tigers and Rangers traded rallies a few hours away.