The remaining steps to terminate the 'lockout'

It appears that, finally, there will be season in the NBA. Photo of David Stern and Billy Hunter announcing an agreement in principle presaged the end of 'lockout' and optimism filled the air ahead of a new course baloncestístico. However, the labor dispute is not yet complete and although in principle, the two parties are in readiness to sign the new agreement , there are a number of formalities to fulfill and any dispute could derail the willingness of players and owners.

So, Billy Hunter has sent a letter to the players (who has managed Sam Ammick of Sports Illustrated) that no one be deceived and explain step that remains before the NBA next Alze the curtain on December 9 .

In this release, Hunter epxlica deadlines to be followed by both the NBA and the players. The first is to write the terms of the interim agreement and send it to players and owners before next Wednesday to read it and sign their agreement.

The second step is perhaps the most dangerous in the process. Hunter explains, l to NBPA (National Association of Basketball Players) need authorization to return players to represent their interests in negotiations. The NBA has made ​​it a condition that the NBPA negotiate further from its present condition association as a labor organization representing the players in collective bargaining. A process that can be found with a stone on the road, after some players to criticize the work of the union during negotiations.

When most players authorize the NBPA to represent their interests in the NBA collective bargaining and recognize the union, the league and the Players Association negotiated a new collective agreement which will discuss economic and other non- deal with economic issues as the disciplinary committee or the anti-doping policy. A process that both parties want to start this week.

Finally, after completion of the negotiations, the agreement will be sent to League members for ratification. A Hunter process expected to take place over the next week to begin pre-season and December 9 .

The NBA commissioner, David Stern, is also working overtime to try to get at least 15 votes from the 29 team owners who must approve by simple majority the tentative agreement they have reached both parties.

Albert Pujols is far from re-sign with Cardinals

CORAL GABLES, FLA. (VIP-WIRE) .- "Widows are women very happy, because I always know where their husbands" ... The Pimpi .- -oooo- ** and Adorno that little town called New York with colors and Christmas music. Also see here in Coral Gables and in other corners of Miami, a city blessed by getting involved in the festivities this year end, with red and green more sweet and cheerful notes of violins and peladrines. Nothing I say or write to me know me bitter. Everything is sweet like nougat December.

Albert Pujols and the Cardinals are further away from a contract that Leopoldo López and Hugo Chavez a hug. A public relations officer of the team said it was "inmitente a negotiation." Then top executives were quick to deny it. What things have life! But here in Miami, the Marlins say that after signing Jose Reyes go for Pujols and Mark Buehrle . And I just whisper that Hanley Ramirez did not want to move from shortstop to third base to give the position to Joseph, his fellow Dominican. Dawn and see. SUGGEST to the Mexican League Summer and Winter Leagues four, re-schedule their activities, to amend the regulations to suit the demands of these times of global crisis. There is no alternative. Is full of sacrifice this life.

"The greatest threat of death, is to be alive" ... The Pimpi . TERRY Francona (former Red Sox), said he hopes to direct in the majors in 2012, after the Cardinals threw him aside. "Maybe later," Terry said. IN MILWAUKEE, general managers, held a sort of spring trainning in Convcención, with the view to the Winter Rally in Dallas, from Monday, December 5. There will be signed the largest ... Pirates THE nobody says anything. Not even the Pittsburgh Press. However, they are not willing to lose the good experience of the 2011 season, so try to put together a young roster and inexpensive, but valuable. They might be surprised again next year.

The Mets seem for now, the only team with no chance in the 2012 NL East Division. But prepare to celebrate the best 50 years of activities. I remember April 1962 when they played for the first time. It was at the Polo Grounds, the first of three stages that have been used as home-club, followed by Shea Stadium and Citi Field. THIS time the opening in Flushing is with the Braves on April 5 visit. And at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees will open April 13 when they will be visited by the Angels, after series in Tampa Bay and Baltimore. "No days bigamous, because each has a single night." .. The Pimpi .- Thanks to life that has given me so much, even a reader like you ...

Assaulted at gunpoint to player Juan Francisco

Third baseman Juan Francisco was assaulted at gunpoint early Wednesday, said the general manager Fernando Ravelo Licey Tigers. He said the robbers intercepted Francisco when he stopped to eat in Villa Altagracia, about 60 miles north of the capital, and stole a watch, chain and money. "John lives in an apartment here in the capital, but last night after the game would go to visit her parents who live in Bonao and was assaulted at gunpoint, but was not injured, "Ravelo said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press.

Francis, 24, played 31 games with the Cincinnati Reds last season in the majors. He batted .258 with three homers and 15 RBIs. In the Dominican ball, where he won two MVP awards, played his first season with the Licey, after arriving in a trade from the Giants of the Cibao. 's case Francisco is the latest violence against Caribbean baseball players in the offseason baseball in the majors. Last week, the recipient of the Washington Nationals, Wilson Ramos, was kidnapped in Venezuela and rescued unharmed after 51 hours of captivity. Violence is one of the problems of greatest concern to the Dominican population, according to the latest Gallup Poll.

Baseball and softball could be merged to go to Olympics

The baseball and softball federations could be merged into a single international organization with the hope that their sports are received back into the Olympics. Their representatives will meet with Olympic officials this week to figure out how much cooperation required to attempt recovery their participation in the Olympic program, said Tuesday Don Porter, president of the International Softball Federation.

"Being an Olympic sport brings many benefits. That's what needs to be weighed against the loss of identity (to merge its association with the baseball), "Porter told The Associated Press. Porter and Riccardo Fraccari, president of the International Baseball Federation will meet separately with Christophe Dubi, sports director of the International Olympic Committee, in order to have a more clear in his attempt to participate in the 2020 Olympics. Fraccari said both sports, which have improved their relations, previously marked by tension-now "have to study many things." First it is necessary that countries where baseball is practiced support a joint proposal at a meeting in Dallas on December 3.

The baseball and softball now compete in karate, roller sports, rock climbing, squash, Table of skiing and wushu for a place in the program in 2020. Two years ago, baseball and softball failed to win the support of IOC for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 when their initiatives presented separately included vaguely outlined proposals for women's baseball and softball for men. Golf and rugby 7, events offering medals for men and women won the vote. Now the baseball and softball accepted, after following the advice of the IOC, that cooperation is the best hope to regain the status they had and came to an end after the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008, together with an income of eight million dollars spread over four-year Olympic cycle.

 "As I understand it now, should be a proposal in another federation. No We have two federations, "said Porter. Fraccari later acknowledged that it may be necessary to take major decisions, but would not outline anything beyond the IBF Congress next month. "The first step is to have a common decision ( apply) together, "said Fraccari to the AP by telephone. "Maybe these are all things that will follow the first decision."

Rescue of his kidnapped Wilson Ramos

Venezuelan authorities rescued alive at major league baseball in the United States Wilson Ramos, who was kidnapped last Wednesday and found after a police operation in a remote area of ​​Carabobo state, in central-west.

Interior Minister Tarek El Aissami, said in a statement to state television VTV that the operation had been arrested three people, one Colombian and allegedly linked to paramilitary groups. "Until now we have three detainees do not know their identities but we hope to know," he said. The Aissami said he had talked with the player and that he was in good health.

The player, 24, was kidnapped on Wednesday in his mother's house in the city of Valencia, Carabobo state capital, when he was assaulted by armed men and forced to move into a van, authorities said. "We anticipate that one of the people involved in this, is a Colombian national, and is linked to paramilitary groups and kidnappings. However, this information we will confirm when we have the identity of the detainees," he said.

He stressed that the intelligence work that led to the whereabouts and subsequent release of Ramos were based on the Colombian citizen who is required by its connection with the kidnapping. He indicated that since the investigations began successfully detected several criminal organizations involved in kidnapping.

The news of the release of the receptor and the Washington Nationals in Venezuela Aragua Tigers was carried out by the communications minister, Andres Izarra, in his account of the social network Twitter. "Baseball Ramos found alive by security bodies Montalban mountain area, Edo CBOB" he said.

Subsequently, the Minister El Aissami Ramos confirmed the release of the Clear Water sector in the state central Venezuela, explaining that he had been notified by "text" of successful operation in the area since no communication. "We have no details of the operation was performed, but we mean that in the morning President Hugo Chavez commander authorized an air rescue operation with support from the National Guard (military police)," said the minister. "We're evacuating all the security measures for this type of operation our officers, Wilson, to bring him safely to the city of Valencia," he added.

Wilson Ramos Kidnapped, player of the Washington Nationals

The Venezuelan baseball player Wilson Ramos, of the Washington Nationals was kidnapped by four gunmen in the city of Valencia (north of the country) when he was at his mother.

The Institutional Relations Manager Aragua Tigers, the team playing in Venezuela, Katherine Vilera confirmed via his Twitter account that Ramos was at his progenitoria when the events unfolded.

"True, Wilson Ramos was kidnapped for 40 minutes. The CICPC (Body for Scientific Penal and Criminal Investigations) are aware and went to his home in Santa Ines, took him home," said Vilera through social network.

The representative of the 'cats' commented that "we only know that it took four gunmen in a pickup truck." The CICPC are already aware of the case investigations team receptor Aragüeño, 24.

Vilera expressed concern about insecurity. "It has no limits and no one does anything, how long the kidnapping?" He said in his account.

On 26 October, the Sharks player of La Guaira, Oscar 'Cachi' Angel Salazar and Bravo were attacked by men on motorcycles who stole their belongings on arrival at the stadium Antonio Herrera Gutiérrez, Barquisimeto, prior to Cardinals' game against Lara.

Dominican acquitted Simon Alfredo

A criminal court dismissed the charge of voluntary manslaughter against a pitcher in Major League American baseball, charged with the murder of a young man during a New Year celebration in the country caribeñoeste.

Alfredo Simon, Orioles player from Baltimore, was released on Tuesday by a court in Puerto Plata, 180 kilometers north of Santo Domingo, in a move that was questioned by prosecutors acting.

Simon was charged with the death of young Michael Castillo and wounding his brother Starlin Castillo the night of December 31, 2010 during a New Year celebration. "The prosecutor did not prove the charge. The prosecution witnesses said they saw his gun and shoot Simon's experts showed that the bullet that was extracted did not come to the late Simon gun," said the player's lawyer, Dinorah Dilon according to local press quoted.

Although prosecutors asked 10 years in prison against the athlete, the judges rejected the request taking into account a ballistics report presented by the National Institute of Forensic Sciences, in which the shots that killed the young man did not leave the gun Simo was carrying.

The younger brother who was killed in the incident told the state as a witness at the trial that ignores what really happened because "we were all drunk." Witnesses to the incident assured the press that Simo was the shooter.

In principle, the Court had issued against Simó coercive measure a year in prison, a decision that subsequently varied by a financial guarantee, so that the pitcher was released pending trial.

Former Dominican baseball player dies Mateo Alou

Mateo Alou, one of three Dominican brothers who played in the majors in the decades of 60 and 70, died Thursday. He was 72. Alou died at a clinic in Santo Domingo for diabetes-related complications, reported Chosen Lions, the team that played in the Dominican league baseball. "The Dominican baseball in general and the Lions of the Chosen, in particular, have lost one of its most emblematic and an extraordinary human being, "said club president Luis Manuel Bonetti, in a statement. Alou was batting champion of the National League with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1966, when he hit .342. "I lost a great friend," said retired Puerto Rican player Orlando Cepeda, Alou partner in the San Francisco Giants. "We were roommates several times with the Giants. He was a very funny, and a tremendous player." outfielder and first baseman played 15 seasons in the majors, where he debuted in 1960 with the Giants. Also wore the uniforms of Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Oakland, New York Yankees and San Diego, team with which he retired in 1975. 

"Although he played with six different teams, Matty was always part of the family of the Giants as a employee and will be forever linked with his brothers, Felipe and Jesus, as the first trio made ​​up of gardener gardeners, "said the Giants. In 1963, Alou made ​​history by playing on the lawn of the Giants with his brothers Felipe and Jesus. "It's a family legacy," said Philip in his time as manager of the Giants. Mateo Alou accumulated .307 average in his career with 1777 hits, 427 RBIs and 236 doubles. He won the World Series in 1972 with the Oakland Athletics, and lost the World Series in October 1962 with the Giants. 

Felipe Alou still believes that cost him the championship in 1962 when the Giants failed to make the play in the ninth inning the seventh game of the World Series. That Matthew moved from first to second. The Giants fell 1-0 in that game and the Yankees were crowned champions. In 2010, San Francisco was finally able to conquer the city first title since the franchise moved in 1958

'Shaq' sues former employee for selling their private mail

Retirement is still anything but quiet for Shaquille O'Neal. The former Dominating the NBA during the late 90's and early new century announced during the summer, but since then has not stopped a second. He started his studies to become a film director , has applied for a position as assistant 'sheriff' , has begun the road to preside over an NBA franchise and has even had time to flay his former teammates in his autobiography. But what until now had not done is go to court.

Shaquille has sued a former employee in a Miami court for alleged illegal sale of personal emails of former Celtics, Lakers, Suns and Magic, among others. 'The Big Aristotle' has filed a complaint against Shawn Darling, responsible for his personal website, on to sell confidential information that could have damaged the image and reputation of the former power forward.

According to the lawsuit filed by Shaq, Darling, who was in charge of the player's personal website, selling personal data and e-mails to other websites. It is not the first time O'Neal and Darling are the faces in court. Previously the computer had sued the player for alleged hacking.

Derek Fisher can not escape the charges of treason

The credibility and loyalty of the players union president of the NBA, Derek Fisher, have again and this time be questioned by the members of the executive committee of the organization he leads.

Fisher, who had to step out of the rumors of a possible meeting of the union remained behind with the NBA commissioner, David Stern, sending a letter to all members, was not enough and he had to answer direct questions to address to clarify the controversy.

Several sources close to the negotiations and the union indicated that within the organization that represents professional players want to make clear the issue and so far it is unknown if Fisher has been convinced by the explanations offered its own co-management .

The controversy arose when the website 'FoxSports.com' appeared a column last Friday in which he spoke of an alleged agreement he had negotiated with Stern Fisher behind the union.

The rejection of Fisher for this newspaper version through both his letter and the answers given to the executive committee members shall not prevent the gathering in New York to discuss the next step will give the lock conflict that lasts four months.

The union executive director Billy Hunter also sent another letter to all members after Fisher that he should make to defend in that both are in the "same page" and also explain to players why not accept the offer of 50-50 in the revenue sharing provided by the owners.

Messina: "Kobe takes 25 million and comes to training in a helicopter. What do you suppose I have to say?"

"Kobe takes 25 million a year and comes to training in a helicopter. What do you suppose I have to say? Crouch ass and bend your knees? I am only the assistant coach." The phrase is from Ettore Messina in a leadership conference in which he has participated in summer Italian coach joined the technical staff of the Lakers.

"Here in Europe had Mickey Mouse and Goofy, and now I'm going to Disneyland," Messina said during a conference on 'Master in Business Strategie per il dello Sport' which also took Fabio Capello.

The story of the helicopter comes in the wake of the Italian house hunting in Los Angeles. "The other day I was talking on the phone with people from the staff of the Lakers and asked advice on what area should have the house. I was told that some people prefer to live near the training field (located in El Segundo, about 45 minutes Staples, without traffic) and other omo Kobe prefer to live even further. Sometimes not to tempt the incredible traffic in Los Angeles, Kobe comes to training helicopter, "says Messina.

"At that moment I thought: What can I say to Kobe?".

Pau Gasol: "I have a great desire to return to competition and that the lockout will be resolved soon"

Pau Gasol is back in Spain after a few days in Los Angeles where he has been your personal training with his brother Marc have followed closely the negotiations between the NBA and the players to end the lockout and Pau admits he has monkey basket. "I have a great desire to return to competition and that the lockout is resolved soon," he wrote in his Twitter account to be met and a decade after its debut in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies against the Detroit Pistons on November 1, 2001.

While waiting for new news and a hypothetical meeting between the NBA and the NBPA hot presumed after tightening the union its stance , Pau follow your particular set-up in Barcelona and could rejoin the team dynamic training squad. As assured a few days ago, does not want to lose the physical tone as between the eyes is the third ring of the NBA and make up for the past playoffs.

Meanwhile, will be content to follow the virtual simulation of competition.

Certainly a strange situation for the Lakers power forward in his recent visit to MARK explained that I had mono and basketball.

Gonzalez earns Mexican Gold Glove, Molina does his 4th followed

Mexico's Adrian Gonzalez and Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury on Tuesday became the first trio of players from the Boston Red Sox in 32 years to win the Gold Glove in the same year. The Dodgers managed just that for the first time in history, with Clayton Kershaw, Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier. There was also a prize for the third baseman Adrian Beltre, the Texas Rangers, while Yadier Molina made ​​history by his fourth trophy followed. González received his first Gold Glove American League, which adds two that obtained in the NFC, while with San Diego. Pedroia won the award as a first baseman since 2008 and was recognized Ellsbury ever gotten. "I try to be a complete player," Gonzalez said during the program awards were announced on ESPN2. "You always can get into ruts with the bat." The three players before the Red Sox won the award in the same year were Rick Burleson shortstop, along with outfielders Dwight Evans and Fred Lynn in 1979.

Kershaw also achieved the prize for the first time as a pitcher. The awards were announced on Tuesday. Ethier received his first Gold Glove in the outfield, and endorsed Kemp also won the award in 2009 in the NL. The pitcher Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox, was the only confirmed the 2010 award in the AL. He has been Gold Glove in three consecutive years. Matt Wieters, Baltimore, was honored as the recipient, Erick Aybar of the Angels in Los Angeles, was recognized as a shortstop, and gardeners were honored Alex Gordon, Kansas City, and Nick Markakis, Baltimore. It is the third time the awards Beltre, who won the trophy in 2007 and 2008. Molina, the St. Louis Cardinals, is the first recipient of the National League to win in four consecutive years since Charles Johnson did between 1995 and 1998.

First baseman Joey Votto and second baseman Brandon Phillips, Cincinnati, were also awarded, along with Colorado shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, the Philadelphia third baseman Placido Polanco and Venezuelan outfielder Arizona, Gerardo Parra. Tulowitzki Phillips and Molina joined between those who renewed their 2010 award in the NL. Phillips won his third Gold Glove in four years. "This shows that my hard work has paid off," Phillips said in the program. Polanco, meanwhile, won the Gold Glove in the American League in 2007 and 2009. 's streak of consecutive awards Ichiro Suzuki was cut to 10. The right fielder, who had won each of his seasons in the majors, had tied the record for an American League outfielder shared by Ken Griffey Jr. and Al Kaline. Managers and coaches vote for players in their leagues and players can choose their own teams. Something broke with the new format was to be elected the gardeners for specific positions. Were selected in the AL Gordon in left, Ellsbury in center and Markakis in right. In the NL, the awards went to Parra in left, Kemp and Ethier in center on the right. Beltre and Gonzalez received $ 100,000 each in bonuses, while Aybar and Markakis will get 75,000 Molina, Pedroia, and Polanco will Votto 50,000 per head, while Tulowitzki and Buehrle will pocket 25,000. Phillips obtained a $ 250,000 increase for next season, so his salary will be located on 12.25 million under the contract option exercised by the Reds on Monday.

The winning pitcher, while, the Cy Young and MVP

"It is very easy to fall in love ... It is hard to stay in love" ... The Pimpi . Mail Today is Day, as every Friday. Danny J. Rodriguez, Caracas, question ... "Has anyone ever won the Cy Young and MVP title the same year? ... And eliminate the designated hitter in the American League as it did with the League of Caribbean and Mexico. " Dano Friend ...: In nine opportunities have received such honors double ...: 1956 Don Newcombe, 1963 Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson and Dennis 1968 MacLain, 1971 Vida Blue, Rollie Fingers 1981, 1984 Willie Hernandez , 1986 Roger Clemens, Dennis Eckersley 1992 ... As the designee, if removed in the AL, disappear from the Rules. Erased the 6.10. Not be used in any league affiliated with Major League Baseball. Carlos Saenz L. Merida, Yucatan, question ...

"Do you have any meaning, or is fashion, necklaces used by some professional baseball players?" Chalo ... Friend: More than fashion is superstition. But hey, everyone gives them the sense that you like. Luis Carrasquero, Maracaibo, says ...: "The issue of designated hitter attention because I do not understand how people who claim to love the game, they are accomplices to stunt. He can hit when he is old, but that is not the essence of the game. You want to see run, enjoy plays like those of Elvis Andrus in the World Series. " Wilfredo Rodriguez, Caracas, question ... "Why pitchers have to be ninth in the batting order? " Friend Will ...: No "must". Because they are preparing them takes much time and effort, they can not physically train enough hitters. Now, Babe Ruth started as a pitcher, and was ninth at bat, but third, fourth or sixth, and Victor Davalillo, who also started throwing, nor was ninth in the lineup. And like Ruth, made ​​him outfielder. Moreover, manager Tony La Russa (Cardinals), generally used as the eighth pitcher bat. Aldo Leal M. Icesave, question ...

"Why no lefties catchers and infielders?". .. Al Friend: There have been and there are many left handed infielders, who play at first base. And there have been the other infield positions, both in baseball and in different categories. Also the left-handed catchers in major league history in the dozens. However, it is unusual for a technical reason. The second base, third base and shortstop, made ​​most of his throws to first base, especially after picking up ground balls or completing doubleplays, and logically, the rights that have an easier operation. Something similar happens with the recipients rights, because most batters are right, and with them at home can be released more easily, both first and to second.

Terrible ankle and wrist injuries in the World Series

The player Mike Napoli had a bad night's game Thursday night, seriously injuring his ankle, as shown in the video above. But he was not the only injured in the game between the Rangers and St. Louis . Left fielder Matt Holliday will not be in the World Series roster with rookie Adron Chambers. The group announced that Holliday suffered a right wrist injury. The St. Louis left jadrinero suffered what was thought to be a severe bruise on the little finger of his right hand to be caught at third base on a catcher's throw of the Rangers, Mike Napoli, in the sixth inning of Game 6. Holliday said the third baseman Adrian Beltre stepped on his finger on the play. Allen Craig then replaced Holliday. Rachit Go injured in the World Series!

Cardinals completes his epic World Series conquest

The St. Louis Cardinals, the team that never daunted, on Friday were devoted champions of the World Series for the tenth first time in their history after beating Rangers 6-2 to Texas. In the first seventh game in a World Series since 2002, Chris Carpenter showed his race by launching six innings for the Cardinals with three days off. In addition, unexpected heroes David Freese and Allen Craig again be crucial to their bats. Craig hit a home run that gave the lead for St. Louis in the third inning and Freese hit an RBI double two-run served to clear away early bird advantage of Texas, who paid dearly for the lack of control of their pitchers. To the delight of a full house of 47,399 fans at Busch Stadium, Jason Motte retired David Murphy with a fly to left field for the final out. Led by Tony La Russa, the Cardinals celebrated over another crown and first since 2006.

They also established themselves as the second team with more titles from the majors, behind only the 27 of the New York Yankees. One night after surviving after meeting twice a strike away from being eliminated, San Luis became the 19th set in history that turned a 3-2 disadvantage in the Fall Classic to devote. It was a sad ending for the Rangers, the first team to succumb in two consecutive classics from Atlanta in 1991-92.

The Cardinals, however, is became the fifth wild card to be crowned champion and first since Boston Red Sox 2004. In no better way might be when considering the turmoil the team from the North Central United States first had to pass to sneak in the playoffs and then knock down one favorite after another. She had to overcome a difference of 10 ½ games to remove the wildcard to Atlanta on the last day of the regular season. She had to rebound after going 2-1 against in first-round series against the Philadelphia Phillies, owners of the best record in the regular season. Then he let out to Milwaukee, the rival who beat him in the AL Central by six games apart. 'And of course the two comebacks from the previous night in which Freese tied the game in the ninth inning with a triple and defined with a home run in the eleventh.

Texas struck first when Josh Hamilton and Michael Young hit consecutive doubles in the initial entry to go up 2-0. Carpenter struggled and retired to his first batter until the fifth struck out Adrian Beltre. The Rangers could have done more in that inning, but the receiver Yadier Molina Ian Kinsler surprised too far from the initial one. It was the second time in the series that Molina threw out a similar move Kinsler. But the hero of the night before was responsible for reviving the fans. After taking the first two outs, Rangers starter Matt Harrison gave the tickets Albert Pujols followed and Lance Berkman. Freese came to bat and hit a 3-2 pitch into account his double to left for a 2-2 draw. St. Louis went ahead 3-2 with the third homer of the series of Craig, an opposite field homer to the right with a out. The ball landed in the Cardinals' bullpen, reliever Octavio Dotel where he raised his arm in approval.

Craig was a starter because Matt Holliday, the head of left, is out after injuring his right wrist being pulled out in third base. Craig also wore stealing a home run to Nelson Cruz to pull the glove over the fence in the sixth. While Carpenter was less to more, the Texas pitching lost the compass. St. Louis off the fifth with two runs without additional get the ball infield to the reelvistas Scott Feldman and CJ Wilson, an entry of three walks, one intentional, and two balls. The races went in with a ticket to a pitch to Molina and Rafael Furcal.

Carpenter, in just his second start of his career with three days' rest, gave up six hits and two walks. He struck out five first pitcher in a decade to make three starts in a World Series mims, Carpenter was relieved by Arthur Rhodes after allowing a double to David Murphy to open the seventh Harrison allowed three runs, five hits and three walks in four innings. The sixth entry in San Luis fell in the seventh with Molina's single to center, the ninth RBI of the Puerto Rican in the series. The Rangers did not lose consecutive games since late August and the two-game losing streak in San Luis will hurt for long. And so wrote the epilogue to a full season marked by spectacular comebacks and humiliating collapse. It was also the pin for an unforgettable postseason in which 38 of the 41 played games planned.

The permanent voracious Yankees and Red Sox

FAILURE equipment billionaires this year has not taught anything. Walk around looking for the Red Sox left-hander CC Sabathia. That's because John Lackey will be outside the 2012 season due to Tommy John surgery. We will make CC an offer up to 92 million for four years who despised the Yankees.

THE OTHER hand, in the Bronx are quick to re-sign their general manager, Brian Cashman, for no Bostonians take him.Chasing the Yankees three pitchers ...: lefties CJ Wilson, Rangers free agent, and Mark Buehrle, White Sox from, plus the right Japanese Yu Darvish, who must acquire Nippon Ham Fighters of ... By the way, gather in Tampa Yankees executives, included Cashman, to plan the 2012 season. The first thing is to accept the agreed one-year option with the fielder Robinson Cano, which will cost 14 million . for just three and half million dollars sold to all Philadelphia Athletics, a day like Today, in 1954. The buyer was Arnold Johnson, Kansas City, where he led the team.

And tomorrow will be 80 years has been awarded the first title in the American League MVP, achieved by Lefty Grove of the Athletics, who won 31 games that year, 1931.* the worst performance by a pitcher was reliever for the Royals, Vin Mazzaro, 16 May. Against the Indians threw 2.1 innings, he hit 11 hits, one was run, walked three walks, two strikeouts left, threw a wild pitch, he scored 14 runs all clean, and needed 77 pitches for his seven outs. The first in the history of allowing 14 runs without ever three innings. Oh, and allowed more runs that one night he scored a few Mariano Rivera all year (13) . BABE RUTH was the largest bigleaguer in Yankees history, according to readers of USA-Today. 53 out of 100 voted for him this week. Second Lou Gehrig, 17%, third Mickey Mantle, 12%, fourth Joe DiMaggio, 11%, and fifth Derek Jeter, 7% . The area of the Rangers is the fifth in U.S. investment in television advertising. The Cardinals' is the number 21. TV Tuning lowest in a World Series was the last year, Giants, Rangers. Now, without being too high, Fox-TV is doing well

Mariano Rivera, a 'living legend'

The record of 602 saves set by Mariano Rivera in the major leagues has catapulted the Panamanian pitcher to the status of living legend with just 41 years, 15 of them dedicated to the Yankees in New York . The popular closer -name which is known to relief pitcher who is responsible for ensuring that end the game after the match, the result does not change the brand surpassed for many years had established the American, Trevor Hoffman of 601 wins with the Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers. Rivera, who was born on November 29, 1969 in Puerto Caimito, a village whose inhabitants live in Panama artisanal fisheries for shrimp and fish, has a history of poverty that has indelible able to cope as most American athletes that ultimately end in its own right by entering the Hall of Fame. "I wanted to play baseball from six years in my town, but was so poor that he could not. There was no time for anything but was to try to snatch the fish of the sea to survive, "recalls the Panamanian baseball player, who admits he was first seduced by the football, but never kick a ball in a field. In his spare time playing with her friends in pastures next to the beach, where a piece of broomstick, a glove made ​​of cardboard and a ball of cloth wrapped in scraps of old nets were their most valuable tools to practice their favorite sport. Until the age of 15 knew what was really wear a glove.

The big four among free agents this year

FLUSHING, New York .- (VIP-WIRE). "The only eternal smile is that of death" ... Dracula .- -oooo- THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK .- As Albert Pujols fired three homers in the third game of the 2011 World Series, the question today is, who have got more runs in the history of these classics?

THE ANSWER 18 .- Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth 15, 12 Yogi Berra, Duke Snider 11, 10 Lou Gehrig, Reggie Jackson 10, Joe DiMaggio 8 Frank Robinson 8 Bill Skowron 8 Hank Bauer 7, Goose Goslin 7 Gil McDougald 7. BIG FOUR .- The world of free agents, which opens next week, will be encouraged in terms of power, Albert Pujols, who want to retain the Cardinals, but must compete with Yankees, Angels, Rangers, Dodgers and Nationals, Prince Fielder, who hope to sign the Nationals, followed by Dodgers, Mariners and Orioles. Free pitchers will be headed by left-hander CJ Wilson, a candidate in the aspirations of Nationals. Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers, Marlins, Yankees and Angels, and if not finally settled with the Yankees, CC Sabathia, already plans Mets, Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers, Marlins, Rangers and Red Sox ... Dawn and see ... PENALTIES .- The taxi drivers sounded their horns in their vehicles in this little town called New York, SSER fined $ 350. Therefore, the city that never slept finally able to sleep peacefully ... -oooooo, "Laughing with others is very different and much more positive than the others laugh at" ... Dick Secades .- -ooooo- PREFERENCE .- The Phillies let him go to Roy Oswalt, rather than accept the default of 2012 by 16 million Brad Lidge as to who would have cost 12 million 500 thousand. They prefer to invest that money in Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Madson ... I tell them ... Manageria .- The manager of the Blue Jays, John Farrell, is a candidate to lead the Red Sox, but still want him in Chicago for the Cubs. And by the way, if those same teams are also exploring other potential managers, as Mike Maddux and Dale Sveum ... YANKEES COME HOME .- The general manager of the Yankees, Brian Cashman and team owner Hal Steinbrenner, speaking yesterday at noon in the offices at Yankee Stadium, on the renewal of the contract. According to Cashman ...: "Everything is going very well, very well!". As Hal said for this column ... "The organization is keen to retain Brian '... PEACEFUL .- When sending this column Wednesday, waiting in San Luis the announcement that Major League Baseball and Major League Baseball Players Association signed the agreement for five years, which was under discussion. The contract expires today was announced during the 2006 World Series.

Demi Lovato sang the National Anthem at the World Series

The young star Demi Lovato was in charge of the National Anthem during the fifth game of the World Series between Texas and St. Louis on Monday night. Wearing the jersey of the Rangers, the singer of Mexican descent drew applause from all the fans who gathered in the park to witness the victory of the premises . "It's a dream to be here in Texas in the World Series," Lovato said excitedly, a native of the state.