Giants use Cain, smack Rangers into 2-0 hole  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants' 9-0 rout Thursday over the Texas Rangers included the usual helpings of “torture” but also the hallmarks of a championship team.  —  Matt Cain, the Giants' budding October star, hastened their victory in Game 2 …

Live: Quotes and Notes from Alderson  —  The news conference announcing Sandy Alderson as GM can be seen live on SNY, as well as heard on WFAN.com.  —  Here are some quotes and notes, for those who are unable to tune in:  — He said: “We are going to work and we are gonna work smart …

Marlins had their chance to get Ozzie Guillen  —  Sox said Florida, Ozzie could talk — but it never happened  —  SAN FRANCISCO — As Ozzie Guillen stepped to the Fox TV platform nestled between the giant Coca-Cola bottle and old-time mitt in left-center field at AT&T Park on Thursday …

Giants' Jose Guillen Linked to Drug Investigation  —  Jose Guillen, the San Francisco Giants outfielder, was kept off the team's postseason roster shortly after federal authorities informed Major League Baseball that he was tied to an investigation into shipments of performance-enhancing drugs …

A look at what lies ahead for the Yankees  —  NEW YORK — Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman just held a conference call following official news of the manager's new three-year deal.  —  “I didn't really think about leaving the Yankees,” Girardi said.  —  Anyway, the Yankees manager …

Does Florida Marlins slugger Dan Uggla deserve a Hanley Ramirez contract?  —  That's the question apparently being debated by the Marlins and Uggla's agent in their negotiations for a multi-year contract.  —  In the latest development, there are indications the Marlins may be willing …

Jenrry Mejia Comment  —  More photos » Kathy Willens - AP  —  about 1 month ago: New York Mets starting pitcher Jenrry Mejia delivers in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010.  Mejia was removed from the game in the third inning with an apparent injury.

DAVID ORTIZ EXPLAINS WHY HE WANTS MORE THAN A ONE-YEAR DEAL FROM THE RED SOX  —  Starting with a relatively placid tone before working up to a series of intense declarations, the slugger left absolutely no room for interpretation when it came to his thoughts on the past, present, and future:

Blue Jays' bullpen could skew younger in 2011  —  Downs, Frasor and Gregg all eligible for free agency this offseason  —  Scott Downs came to the Blue Jays at a career crossroads six years ago.  Released by the Expos after an injury-marred attempt to stick as a starting pitcher, Downs was searching for a second chance.

Watney has staying power with NESN  —  Heidi Watney doesn't hesitate to acknowledge that her name is often tangled up with rumors, ranging from the harmless to the scandalous.  —  “It comes with the territory,” said Watney, who has spent three seasons as NESN's Red Sox reporter.  “But no, it's not fun.”

Parrish brought on as Braves hitting coach  —  The Braves have finished fleshing out the coaching staff for new manager Fredi Gonzalez, and they announced Friday that former big league player and manager Larry Parrish will serve as the team's new hitting coach.  Parrish will replace former Brave Terry Pendleton.