Rogers was masterful, but did he cheat? … DETROIT — Here at The North Face photo shoot, otherwise known as the 102nd World Series, you didn't know whether they were going to play Game 2 or a Grey Cup championship.  —  But they played Game 2, Detroit beat St. Louis 3-1 and, oh, by the way …

Phillies extend Moyer's contract  —  Veteran southpaw signs two-year extension  —  PHILADELPHIA — How long will Jamie Moyer pitch?  —  At least until he's 45, as far as the Phillies are concerned.  —  Philadelphia signed the veteran on Monday to a two-year contract extension worth $10 …

Negotiators Have Worked Out 5-Year Labor Deal  —  The big question of the World Series changed yesterday.  It's not who will win the World Series, but how much will Commissioner Bud Selig fine himself for violating his rule prohibiting major announcements during the World Series.

Acta set to deliver S.F. pitch  —  The San Francisco Giants are scheduled to meet with Mets third-base coach Manny Acta today, making him the fourth official candidate to interview for the club's managerial vacancy.  —  Acta traveled from Orlando to San Francisco last night.

Cubs' starting rotation in mound of trouble  —  DETROIT — Lou Piniella keeps insisting he is just a tiny piece of the complicated puzzle known as the Cubs.  He's a superstar manager with an impressive resume, but he's exactly right.  The most important pieces of the puzzle involve the pitching staff.

Right mix made Mets winners  —  New additions and clubhouse chemistry gave team its swagger  —  NEW YORK — In the early morning hours following the end of the National League Championship Series, David Wright was parked in a New York restaurant, looking back with some of his Mets teammates on the season that was.

Will the offseason bring any trades?  —  Beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers Rangers fans' questions … Are the Rangers seriously considering trading Mark Teixeira?  That would not make any sense to me, seeing as how he is the cornerstone to the franchise.

Ex-Met usher, 76: I was thrown out!  —  Watch out, Julio Franco.  —  An elderly usher who worked at Shea Stadium for 42 years has filed a $5 million damage suit against the Mets charging he was fired because he's too old.  —  William Cook says he's not the only veteran who has been pushed out by the team.

The cap that killed the Cardinals?  —  Pine tar, gum, shoe polish, "a big clump of dirt" — whatever Kenny Rogers had out there Sunday night, Uni Watch thinks everyone's looking for it in the wrong place.  Instead of poring over still shots of Rogers' hand, take a look at his cap.

The Rumor Mill: Taking a Breath  —  The respective power brokers from Gotham's baseball clubs will be taking the next week or so to watch the Fall Classic, tweak their minor league operational staffs, monitor their kids playing in the Arizona Fall League, and try to organize themselves for what figures to be an exhaustive "offseason".

Temperature Effects  —  Baseball is a different game in October.  A pair of dominant pitchers can contribute half of a team's total innings pitched in a short series.  Sluggers don't rest ailing legs; they play on and run the bases at half speed.  One of the most oft-overlooked differences between …