Stark: Miscellaneous Rumblings Jayson Stark has more rumblings from the game, including the D-Backs scouting Jeff Weaver very closely. Caple: Officer's killing forces reflection -- again A tragic shooting of a sheriff's deputy cast a pall over what should have been a great week at Seattle's Safeco Field, Page 2's Jim Caple writes. Mini V Alfonso Soriano is drawing many comparisons -- none, maybe, as impressive as the one to Vladimir Guerrero. Schwarz: Is Schuerholz a Hall of Famer? Under the leadership of John Schuerholz, the Braves have arguably become baseball's best franchise. Down on the Farm: Jake Peavy John Sickels looks at Padres right-hander Jake Peavy, who was called up to the major leagues last week. Prospectus: Only four GMs in Hall of Fame Only four men have been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame for the job that fits the modern description of general manager. Rogers: Expect thriller in AL West Seattle, Oakland and Anaheim are primed for a season-long battle for the AL West title. More Features & Columns |