Boras is not to blame, A-Rod is  —  There have been several thousand posts here in the last week and half them are from people who want the head of Scott Boras on a stake.  Columnists from across the country and ripping him as well.  —  It's misguided anger.  —  There are dozens of agents available to a baseball player.

Pirates to hire Russell as manager  —  John Russell, let go by the Pittsburgh Pirates as their third base coach only two seasons ago, will succeed Jim Tracy as the team's manager, a source with knowledge of the hiring told the Associated Press last night.  —  Russell, who lost his previous job …

Twins can't bear to look at what Silva market will bear  —  Twins righthander Carlos Silva was 13-14 with a 4.19 ERA last season.  That's good enough for him to be a sought-after free-agent pitcher during this offseason.  —  The team wants him back, but he will be one of the most sought-after free-agent pitchers this offseason.

Padres must get better to get back  —  Towers takes short list to GMs meeting, will seek center fielder via trade route  —  Padres General Manager Kevin Towers will try to trade for a center fielder this month.  If he doesn't find the right deal, he'll look harder at free agents such as Andruw Jones and Mike Cameron, among others.

Ringing endorsement  —  Team of stars and hidden jewels dazzled its fans in a season filled with special diamond moments  —  It's the celebration of the year for the Red Sox after they finish off a four-game sweep and take home another world championship.  (BARRY CHIN/GLOBE STAFF)

New father-in-law fond of Francoeur  —  As he prepared to give away his daughter Saturday night to Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur, Malcolm McCoy was the picture of poise.  —  People have been asking him all week if he was nervous, but McCoy said he's been feeling quite the opposite.

SERBY'S SUNDAY Q&A WITH...  JOE GIRARDI  —  The Post's Steve Serby chatted with the 32nd manager of the Yankees about his family, personal and professional influences, and the job ahead.  —  Q: An old-timer you would want on your team?  —  A: Lou Gehrig.

Foresight is their specialty  —  Theo Epstein.  John Henry, Tom Werner, and Larry Lucchino.  —  Theo and the Trio.  —  The Four Horsemen of Boston's Baseball Renaissance.  —  And to think we once had reservations about them . . .  When the Henry group's bid was awarded the Red Sox Dec. 20 …

Brian Cashman, Yankees look to replace A-Rod at third base  —  Orlando is known for being the home of Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck.  Starting tomorrow, 30 of baseball's top executives will invade the land of Disney, wishing upon a star for the answers to their teams' problems.

Tulo's namesake born in El Paso  —  Twenty years from now, fans will still remember the 2007 Rockies team, the magical finish representing a rebirth of baseball in this region.  —  And beyond.  —  A huge fan in El Paso will never forget the players' names.  Or at least not the terrific rookie shortstop.