From Dusty Baker, Tony La Russa and Joe Torre to ex-teammates Jose Canseco, Carney Lansford, Dennis Eckersley, Dave Stewart ...

Saturday ...

These guys aren't on the trade market or in awards races, but they've stepped up their games enough to warrant watching down the stretch.

If used wisely, they could result in an improved economy without doing more harm than good, and they could also make the most of their potential to alleviate hunger and disease worldwide.

The Royals finally land their free agent.