Carter Has Eye on Randolph's Job  —  Willie Randolph got a vote of confidence Friday from General Manager Omar Minaya, but that did not stop the sharks from circling.  —  On “The Mike & Murray Show” on Sirius Satellite Radio, the former Met Gary Carter campaigned to replace Randolph.

For starters, Hank breathes relief  —  Hank Steinbrenner is on board with Joba Chamberlain's impending move to the rotation, he told Newsday yesterday afternoon, as he believes Chamberlain's talent can be better utilized as a starter.  —  Steinbrenner said by phone: “I want to make this very clear …

Upon further review, limited system needed  —  Major League Baseball reportedly is preparing to experiment with video replay to affirm or overturn disputed home run calls, which got me to thinking.  —  What if a system like that had been in effect Oct. 9, 1996?  —  If that date doesn't ring a bell, it should.

Game 48: Mariners at Yankees  —  YANKEES  —  Andy Pettitte (3-5, 4.42) against the Seattle hitters.  —  Erik Bedard (3-2, 3.24) against the New York hitters.  —  Notes: Giambi is .273/.431/.545 in May. ...  Melky is 5 of his last 34 with no runs scored and two RBI. ...

Volquez for Hamilton?  Texas Rangers got this one right  —  Until the dawn of what's fast becoming an interesting season, maybe four position players in the 36-year history of the Rangers had Hall of Fame talent: Alex Rodriguez, Pudge Rodriguez, Juan Gonzalez and Rafael Palmeiro.

Minor leaguer traded for 10 baseball bats  —  McALLEN, Texas (AP) - During three years in the low minors, John Odom never really made a name for himself.  —  That sure changed this week - he's the guy who was traded for a bunch of bats.  —  “I don't really care,” he said Friday.

Report: Mets call up Nick Evans  —  According to the Binghamton Press, the injury-ravaged Mets have called up first baseman Nick Evans from Double-A Binghamton.  Evans was told of the move during the ninth inning of Friday night's game in Reading, Pa., and will fly to Denver this morning to join the big-league club.

Carroll suffers separated shoulder  —  Marlins outfielder headed for DL after crashing into wall  —  MIAMI — Making a rare start in right field, Brett Carroll was escorted off the field in the fourth inning Friday night with a separated right shoulder.  —  The 25-year-old Marlins outfielder crashed …

Despite facial injuries, Padres' Young feels lucky  —  SAN DIEGO — San Diego Padres pitcher Chris Young feels lucky despite getting hit in the face with a baseball.  —  Young was back at Petco Park on Friday, just two days after a line drive off the bat of St. Louis' Albert Pujols broke his nose.