Angels seething after being squeezed out of the playoffs … BOSTON — Torii Hunter sat in his chair, mad as hell.  John Lackey said he wanted to throw somebody through a wall.  Other players privately said they were more than upset, they were angry.  —  And it's understandable.

Mailbag: Where do Mets go from here?  —  Beat reporter Marty Noble answers Mets fans' questions  —  What's your take on all that has happened?  I've been reading your reports forever, and I saw you weren't available on the last weekend of the season.  I just want to know what you thought …

Mets reliever Burgos surrenders in hit-and-run … SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — New York Mets pitcher Ambiorix Burgos turned himself in on Tuesday, a week after police say he was involved in a hit-and-run accident that killed two women.  —  Authorities were interviewing him …

Jocketty: Reds won't re-sign Patterson  —  Team will visit some of own free agents before market opens  —  CINCINNATI — Corey Patterson's return to the Reds in 2009 already seemed unlikely as this season closed.  Now, it's official.  —  Patterson, one of nine Reds headed to free agency, won't be re-signed by the club.

A.J. DECISION COMING ASAP  —  With CC Sabathia expected to land in California, A.J. Burnett will have the rest of the country to pick from.  Burnett is expected to opt out of the final two years and $24 million with the Blue Jays.  —  And like Sabathia, Burnett doesn't want to be shoveling snow …

Yanks' Rivera can resume throwing in 3 months  —  NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera had surgery Tuesday on his right shoulder and is expected to resume throwing in three months, a month ahead of spring training.  —  New York Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek operated at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

The '81 Dodgers sing ‘We Are The Champions’ on Solid Gold  —  You know what really chaps my hide?  YouTube users who are arrogant enough not to allow their videos to be embedded.  I'd say they're like modern day commies, except that commies would allow their videos to be shared for the greater good.

Tiger Stadium still standing thanks to council vote  —  DETROIT — The Detroit City Council has granted Tiger Stadium a stay of execution.  —  The council voted 5-3 on Tuesday to reject a resolution that would have authorized the immediate demolition of the historic ballpark.

Jonathan Papelbon turns Craig Sager's pumpkin suit into fizzy goodness  —  OK, I have to admit it.  I did enjoy Craig Sager's orange suit getting ripped by Jonathan Papelbon with a good stream or three of postgame bubbly a little too much.  —  On the upside, though, it looks like I'm not the only one.

Market Watch  —  Splashy acquisitions are unlikely, but GM Ed Wade is looking for cost-effective pitching and catching help  —  In his nearly 13 months on the job, Astros general manager Ed Wade has certainly shown he's not afraid to shake things up or tweak the roster when it's warranted.

Where Could Prince Land?  —  By Tim Dierkes [October 7 at 4:47pm CST]  —  Prince Fielder will be an intriguing name if he hits the trade market.  Many teams will not be able to afford Mark Teixeira, while Ryan Howard is apparently unavailable.  So three years of Prince at a reasonable price looks pretty good.

Guillen quick to give Rays their due  —  White Sox management praises upstart franchise for success  —  CHICAGO — There's no bigger fan of the Rays organization than White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen.  —  After playing the final season of his career with Tampa Bay in 2000, Guillen watched the club's development with great interest.

Furcal is Dodgers' return man  —  LOS ANGELES - There was a day in mid-September, not that long ago, when Rafael Furcal had enough of the pain, enough of the setbacks and rehabilitation and complications.  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers were in Colorado.  Angel Berroa was the regular shortstop.