Indians must slay another behemoth to advance … BOSTON — There was a famous moment before the 2001 World Series when Curt Schilling was asked if his Arizona Diamondbacks would be affected by the mystique and aura of the venerable New York Yankees.  —  "When you use words like 'mystique' and 'aura …

Atkins gets to Webb at right time  —  PHOENIX - Brad Hawpe and Kazuo Matsui, Arizona ace right-hander Brandon Webb could understand.  They have worn out Webb throughout his career.  —  But Garrett Atkins?  —  Meet the Rockies' newest Webb-killer.  Chapter Two of Atkins' turnaround …

A SEAT AT THE TAMPA TABLE  —  JOE MIGHT MAKE MEETINGS; NEEDS TO PONDER A PAY CUT  —  If the Yankee brain trust can't agree on an alternative to Joe Torre next week in Tampa, and Torre wants to take a paycut, there is a chance Torre could return for a 13th year as the Yankees' manager.

Marlins find a new radio home  —  Team announces multi-year deal with 790 The Ticket  —  MIAMI — For the first time in franchise history, the Marlins have a new radio home.  —  On Thursday the team announced that it has reached a multi-year deal with 790 The Ticket (WAXY) to broadcast its games in English.

Hello?  Any Diamondbacks fans out there?  —  PHOENIX - The view from Section 307, Row 40, Seat 13 - the one that not a single person of the four million living in the Phoenix metropolitan area cared to inhabit Thursday night during the biggest baseball game of the Arizona Diamondbacks' season - was quite nice.

Scott Boras exaggerating A-Rod's value to YES  —  If Yankees brass wants to get Alex Rodriguez's signature on a contract, it better change its network's name from Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network to A-RodVision.  —  Scott Boras, Rodriguez's agent, believes his client's star power …

ALCS Matchups  —  Tying for the best record in baseball at 96-66 this season, the Red Sox [team stats] and Indians should have one very entertaining ALCS.  Strong, sometimes excellent, pitching is a mark of both clubs, with the Indians having an unparalleled duo atop their starting rotation …

Q&A: Arroyo discusses 2007 season  —  Follow-up effort in Cincy, offseason plans part of chat  —  CINCINNATI — The results didn't come quite as easily in 2007 for Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo.  —  Trying to follow up his All-Star 2006 season — his first year in Cincinnati — Arroyo was 9-15 with a 4.23 ERA in 34 starts.

GM job of no interest to Stone  —  Steve Stone has confirmed his interest in becoming a significant voice in a new Cubs ownership group but said he would not want the duties or title of general manager.  —  "Probably from about a year ago, I have said to everyone who has asked me …

A-Rod, Rollins win Legacy Awards  —  Honor given to Most Valuable Player in both leagues  —  Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez and Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins have won the Oscar Charleston Legacy Award as the Most Valuable Player in their respective leagues for leading their teams into the postseason.

Phillies make three roster moves  —  The Phillies made three transactions today.  —  Righthander Kane Davis was designated for assignment.  Davis, 32, was signed as a minor league free agent last October.  He spent the season with triple-A Ottawa where he went 3-3 with four saves and a 3.06 ERA in 41 relief appearances.

Schuerholz stepping aside as GM  —  He'll become Braves' president; assistant Wren takes over as GM  —  An era is ending for the Braves.  John Schuerholz is stepping aside as general manager.  —  The team's venerable general manager will announce at a 3:30 p.m. press conference …