Halladay headed to the Bronx?  —  Will Roy Halladay leave Toronto via the same route as ex-Blue Jays aces David Cone and Roger Clemens?  —  Headed for the Bronx and the New York Yankees?  —  It has always been a possibility.  Now that chance has been upgraded.

2010 Hall of Fame ballot an eclectic mix  —  Dawson, Blyleven joined by newcomers Alomar, McGriff  —  Andre Dawson will be on the alert, like a ... well, like a Hawk.  It will be another flight of the Dutchman, and the first takeoff for such illustrious recent icons as Roberto Alomar, Robin Ventura and Barry Larkin.

Save this Franchise: Brewers will require a little magic to repair  —  Fans of the Milwaukee Brewers have an awful lot to be thankful for this week.  The thrilling September run in 2008.  The “Kuenn's Kuties” of 1982.  The ... uh, I'm sure there's more.  —  There has to be, right?  Maybe there isn't.

Pitchers grow in Rox's farm system  —  Friedrich named top hurler; Roling selected as best hitter  —  Although the Colorado Rockies have long been known for developing a homegrown crop of talented young hitters, they appear to be expanding that reputation to the mound as well.

Potential meets performance for Rangers  —  Highly touted farm system makes impact in Majors  —  The feeling always was that the Rangers were a little uncomfortable getting all this attention about their farm system.  —  It was always this publication or another Web site proclaiming …

No defense for latest move  —  Here's one thing we can say about Alex Gonzalez.  —  The ball is hit to short and you can write “6-3” in your scorebook without looking up.  It's a done deal.  —  So why won't he be here next year?  Did anyone ask the pitchers what they think?

Commissioner plans to step down after 2012; Bud Selig, 75, wants time for other projects  —  When Bruce Springsteen played the Bradley Center in Milwaukee earlier this month, he led into his encore with “No Surrender,” sending its haunting refrain of “no retreat, no surrender” echoing around the arena.

At a Yankees Shop, Buzz; At a Mets Store, a Hush  —  It was a tale of two Black Fridays for New York's baseball teams.  —  The Yankees Clubhouse on 42nd Street, still basking in the glow of the team's 27th World Series championship, was flooded with customers elbowing through racks of commemorative T-shirts, hats and jackets.

Tigers facing difficult calls on arbitration  —  The Tigers have some sticky decisions to make by midnight Tuesday.  —  They concern whether to offer salary arbitration to three players who aren't heavy bets to be playing for the Tigers in 2010.  —  But you never know about Placido Polanco …

Moyer doing well after minor surgery  —  Veteran underwent procedure to wash out possible infection  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies said left-hander Jamie Moyer is doing well following surgery Friday.  —  Moyer had to be hospitalized Tuesday following recurring symptoms from his sports hernia surgery Oct. 2.