Baseball: MLB Rumours 30/04/04

Giants pitchers rip into Pierzynski

A.J. Pierzynski is quickly wearing out his welcome in San Francisco.Players told Oakland Tribune's Andrew Baggarly 'he's the cancer in here' and doesn't help staff.


Mariners' turn up heat on Melvin

Don't be surprised if, on next year's schedule, the Mariners spell April A-W-F-U-L.The Seattle Times's Bob Finnigan reports that the Mariners' struggles are sure to increase speculation about Melvin's job status.