Blue Jays' CF Vernon Wells responded to some hecklers by throwing them a ball, with some comments of his own. Good story. (Hat tip: Hugh Hewitt.)

I'd be really interested to know Paul Sullivan's source (don't ask him; I've tried that before; he doesn't take kindly to such requests). Or, if he even has a source.

A little over two weeks ago, Sullivan reported in the Chicago Tribune that the "Cubs are desperately hoping to re-sign center fielder Juan Pierre." Sullivan further suggested that Pierre will be able to get a multi-year contract on the open market worth more than $10.5M per year (more than double what Pierre is making this season).

Sullivan now reports: