Giants' Offense Proving a Big Hit in World Series  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Hensley Meulens became the Giants' hitting coach a year ago, facing a daunting question: How to turn around a sluggish offense?  —  What a job his hitters have done so far in the World Series.

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 …

Don Mattingly ran out of pitchers while managing in fall league  —  Hired as the Dodgers' manager despite having zero actual managerial experience, Don Mattingly headed to the Arizona Fall League to get some games under his belt skippering the Phoenix Desert Dogs.

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 …

Inbox: How will Houston handle offseason?  —  Beat reporter Brian McTaggart answers fans' questions … What do you think are the chances that Carlos Lee will be traded?  Since his full no-trade clause expired at the end of 2010 and is now a partial no-trade clause, what does that mean …

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.

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 …

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.

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:

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.