Deep in Texas, only Rangers had heart  —  Yankees weren't tough enough to overcome ALCS foe, so season ended in Arlington  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — This unmitigated disaster was not shaped merely by a lack of hitting or pitching, but also by a lack of heart.

Alderson, Byrnes finalists for Mets' GM job  —  PHILADELPHIA - The Mets named Sandy Alderson and Josh Byrnes on Friday as the two finalists for their vacant general manager's position.  After the next round of interviews, the team could have a new GM by the end of next week, with all signs pointing to Alderson as the heavy favorite.

Howard should sit in Game 6 for the good of the Phillies  —  I NEVER THOUGHT I would write these words:  —  Ryan Howard should be accorded the same best-for-the-team logic that impelled Phillies manager Charlie Manuel to bench slumping leftfielder Raul Ibanez in Game 4 of the National League …

Multiple sources: Farrell offered Blue Jays' manager's job  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell has been offered the job and needs only to come to agreement on a contract to become the manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, multiple industry sources said.

Vazquez would be interested in pitching for Nats  —  NEW YORK — Yankees right-hander Javier Vazquez would be interested in playing on an East Coast team next season, including the Nationals, according to a baseball source close to the hurler.  —  Vazquez is expected to become a free agent after the World Series is over.

Braden files negligence suit against surgeon  —  A's left-hander contends surgery caused nerve damage in foot  —  OAKLAND — A's left-hander Dallas Braden has filed a medical negligence suit in Alameda County Superior Court against Oakland-based orthopedic surgeon Dr. Thomas Peatman and the Webster Orthopedic Medical Group.

Knee, toe led to Teixeira's hamstring strain  —  Tweet  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Two weeks ago, Mark Teixeira's right knee began to swell and the first baseman began to worry it would lead to a blown hamstring.  He was already dealing with a broken right little toe that altered his running style and now his knee was filling with fluid.