World Series won't resume tonight  —  Mud covers a World Series logo as a rain delay is called during Game 5 on Monday.  The game was postponed, again, on Tuesday and is scheduled to continue Wednesday.  —  Poor weather is expected this evening, so Game 5 is now scheduled to be continued Wednesday night in Philadelphia.

Surgery won't delay Guerrero's spring  —  Matthews could miss start of '09; Napoli also under knife  —  ANAHEIM — Determined to return to full-time duty in right field in 2009 after spending a quarter of 2008 in the designated hitter role, Vladimir Guerrero submitted to surgery on his left knee in Vail, Col., on Oct. 10.

Will Yankee dollars put Sabathia in a New York state of mind? … PHILADELPHIA — Jimmy Rollins, a friend of superstar free-agent pitcher CC Sabathia dating back to their upbringing outside Oakland, Calif., and one of the best prognosticators in the game considering his lofty and correct predictions …

Mailbag: Much depends on Posada  —  Yankees beat reporter Bryan Hoch answers fans' questions  —  I know Jorge Posada says he is healthy, but is there any chance of bringing Pudge Rodriguez back as insurance in case he is not ready to catch?  And if bringing Pudge back is out of the question, who will be splitting time with Posada?

Unconventional Thinking: MLB makes right decision to cancel … We've had closers and setup men, LOOGYs (lefty one out guys) and the occasional ROOGY.  So it seems fitting that the commissioner presiding over baseball's era of extreme specialization also is most effective in a limited role.

World Series Has Been Down Wet Paths in the Past  —  As with financial crises and crucial elections, it is tempting to view the current World Series rain mayhem as particularly historic.  But the Series has been down roads far more wet — and bumpy — than this, complete with accusations of cheating …

Lee County commissioners approve Red Sox agreement  —  Agreement calls for 30-year deal, Fenway Park replica  —  The Lee County commission voted 3-1 today to approve an agreement with the Boston Red Sox to build a new spring-training facility for the team in south Lee County.

Alvarez showcases talent for Bucs  —  Top pick impresses coaches with instructional league play  —  PITTSBURGH — Pedro Alvarez, the Pirates' now-storied first-round Draft pick, recently finished his introductory taste of professional baseball.  And needless to say, he left encouraging signs behind.

The angriest place on earth  —  PHILADELPHIA - Proof that major league baseball is run by a bunch of buffoons came at midnight when the suspended game notes were handed out.  —  At the bottom of the sheet, the powers that be maybe thought it was cute or even pithy to include Koppett's Law.

Red Sox claim Vasquez off waivers  —  Right-hander's departure opens spot on Tigers' 40-man roster  —  DETROIT — The first player move of what should be a busy offseason for the Tigers was a smaller one Tuesday.  Right-hander Virgil Vasquez, who did not pitch at all in Detroit in 2008 …

Who Gets Jake Peavy's Surplus?  —  It turns out that Jake Peavy thinks he does, and I think he's right.  —  Last week, I discussed how the Padres' ownership of Peavy's contract rights for the next four seasons would allow the team to reap the benefits of the difference between his expected income generation and his salary.