Odds & Ends: Nationals, Cardinals, Tigers (Hanshin, That Is)

Still tired from last night's NLCS? Feeling hungover from too many Chip Caray cliches? (Hint: try the audio feed from KABC- enjoy the unparalleled Vin Scully while you can.)Meanwhile, here's the perfect Caray-hangover cure... Nationals GM Mike Rizzo describes Jim Riggleman as "a terrific in-house candidate" for the managerial position. Cardinals GM John Mozeliak expressed "surprise" over Albert Pujols' lack of urgency to sign an extension. NPB Tracker takes a look at possible acquisitions by the Hanshin Tigers, both from Japan and the United States. The Rangers will begin meetings with groups interested in purchasing the team. Carney Lansford, recently-fired hitting coach of the Giants, has some harsh departing words for San Francisco's hitters. Ray Ratto of the San Francisco Chronicle thinks the McCourt divorce could lead to big trouble for the Dodgers. And in stadium music transactions, Dodger Stadium or...