Morning Papers

Beltran Finally Answers Fans' Call April 8 New York Post (registration required): "The iciness that developed between Carlos Beltran and Met fans this week showed signs of thawing last night." Guillen: Rematch Could Be 'Real Ugly' April 8 Washington Post (registration required): "A day after he was hit by two of Pedro Martinez's pitches -- and with suspensions impending for one of his teammates and his manager within the next week or so -- Washington Nationals right fielder Jose Guillen vowed that his feud with the New York Mets' right-hander was far from over." Met bats maul Marlins April 8 New York Daily News: "Steve Trachsel breezed through six strong innings, and holdovers David Wright and Jose Reyes led a revamped lineup with a homer and three RBI apiece in a 9-3 win over Joe Girardi and the Marlins." Gagne out 6-8 weeks April 8 Los Angeles Daily News: "Dodgers closer Eric Gagne will miss six to eight weeks after a quick surgical procedure on Friday in Los Angeles in which Dr. Ralph Gambardella removed a nerve that was causing discomfort whenever Gagne threw. " With or without deal, Lee ending talks today April 8 Chicago Sun-Times: "Cubs officials always have bristled in any contract negotiations at imposing deadlines, but Derrek Lee surprised them by setting one for himself and the organization after Friday's game without first telling them of his intentions." Shelton's fifth homer powers 4-0 Detroit April 8 Detroit Free Press: "Chris Shelton can't believe it, either. He hit his fifth home run of the season Friday night -- a two-run, fourth-inning drive that put Mike Maroth in firm control in his 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers." Brewers improve to 4-0 April 8 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (registration required): "Bush, a 26-year-old right-hander acquired from Toronto in the Lyle Overbay trade last winter, limited Arizona to a run and two hits in seven innings as the Brewers won their fourth in a row, 3-1, Friday night at Miller Park."