Carter Has Eye on Randolph's Job  —  Willie Randolph got a vote of confidence Friday from General Manager Omar Minaya, but that did not stop the sharks from circling.  —  On “The Mike & Murray Show” on Sirius Satellite Radio, the former Met Gary Carter campaigned to replace Randolph.

For starters, Hank breathes relief  —  Hank Steinbrenner is on board with Joba Chamberlain's impending move to the rotation, he told Newsday yesterday afternoon, as he believes Chamberlain's talent can be better utilized as a starter.  —  Steinbrenner said by phone: “I want to make this very clear …

Upon further review, limited system needed  —  Major League Baseball reportedly is preparing to experiment with video replay to affirm or overturn disputed home run calls, which got me to thinking.  —  What if a system like that had been in effect Oct. 9, 1996?  —  If that date doesn't ring a bell, it should.

Volquez for Hamilton?  Texas Rangers got this one right  —  Until the dawn of what's fast becoming an interesting season, maybe four position players in the 36-year history of the Rangers had Hall of Fame talent: Alex Rodriguez, Pudge Rodriguez, Juan Gonzalez and Rafael Palmeiro.

Game 48: Mariners at Yankees  —  YANKEES  —  Andy Pettitte (3-5, 4.42) against the Seattle hitters.  —  Erik Bedard (3-2, 3.24) against the New York hitters.  —  Notes: Giambi is .273/.431/.545 in May. ...  Melky is 5 of his last 34 with no runs scored and two RBI. ...

Minor leaguer traded for 10 baseball bats  —  McALLEN, Texas (AP) - During three years in the low minors, John Odom never really made a name for himself.  —  That sure changed this week - he's the guy who was traded for a bunch of bats.  —  “I don't really care,” he said Friday.

Postgame notes, Stewart out with sprained ankle  —  First the injury.  —  Chris Stewart sprained his left ankle while blocking the plate in the first inning.  He stayed in to finish the inning, but told manager Dave Miley after coming back to the dugout that he wouldn't be able to play the rest of the game.

Report: Mets call up Nick Evans  —  According to the Binghamton Press, the injury-ravaged Mets have called up first baseman Nick Evans from Double-A Binghamton.  Evans was told of the move during the ninth inning of Friday night's game in Reading, Pa., and will fly to Denver this morning to join the big-league club.

Carroll suffers separated shoulder  —  Marlins outfielder headed for DL after crashing into wall  —  MIAMI — Making a rare start in right field, Brett Carroll was escorted off the field in the fourth inning Friday night with a separated right shoulder.  —  The 25-year-old Marlins outfielder crashed …

Despite facial injuries, Padres' Young feels lucky  —  SAN DIEGO — San Diego Padres pitcher Chris Young feels lucky despite getting hit in the face with a baseball.  —  Young was back at Petco Park on Friday, just two days after a line drive off the bat of St. Louis' Albert Pujols broke his nose.