As of this moment, three Major League teams are searching for new managers. . Colorado and Houston in the National League and Boston in the American. Two more teams could be joining the list as Ozzie Guillen appears to be on thin ice in Miami and there is a least a chance the Blue Jays could trade John Farrell to Boston. Cleveland wasted no time unloaded Manny Acta after their second straight 90+ loss season and wasted even less time replacing him with former Red Sox skipper and two time World Series champion Terry Francona. If the Blue Jays do have to replace Farrell, you have to wonder which way they would go. Would the new man be someone from within, such as Torey Lovullo, Brian Butterfield or Don Wakamatsu? Or would it be someone such as Sandy Alomar Jr., whos paid his dues with Cleveland as a coach. Would the Jays emulate the White Sox and Cardinals and choose a Robin Ventura or a Mike Matheny, who had no managerial experience? Or would they go with a veteran skipper, a proven winner, say, in the mold of Francona. I would go with a proven skipper whos had some measure of success. Jim Tracy resigned over the weekend in Colorado with a year to go on his contract at $1.4 million. The Rockies wanted him back but the team was coming off a club record 98-loss season and the pitching was pretty thin. Tracy reportedly wasnt sure about the direction the club was going in and decided to move on. Dont get me wrong, Jim Tracy hasnt built a Hall of Fame resume or anything like that. Hes had three managerial stops in his 11year career, all in the National League with the Dodgers, Pittsburgh and Colorado. Hes actually lost more than hes won over his 11 years. However, hes also won over 90 games in a season twice, something the Blue Jays havent done since 1993. He guided the Rockies to a Wild Card playoff berth in 2009, has been named Manager of the Year once and finished second another time. All of this becomes a moot point if John Farrell stays in Toronto. But if he doesnt, Jim Tracy is someone to consider. Even though the Rockies lost 98 games this season, Tracy never lost the clubhouse and the players seemed genuinely upset or at least concerned that he wasnt coming back. That kind of loyalty is hard to engender when youre losing ball games. Jim Tracy even has a Canadian connection. He was the bench coach in Montreal in 1999 under Felipe Alou. Early Success When asked to choose at the beginning of the season, I picked Detroit to win the World Series. I was a little more vague on the National League, but settled on Philadelphia because of their starting pitching. On the reset before the playoffs, I went with Cincinnati. Its a little early to be gloating or taking anything for granted but the Tigers and Reds are both up 2-0 in their Division Series and look at this point to be the two strongest teams remaining, though the Yankees still may have something to say about that. Intriguing Possibility There was some talk out of Colorado that Troy Tulowitski, whos still rehabbing after groin muscle surgery cost him most of this season, was having some second thoughts about being with the Rockies after Tracys departure. Not a trade demand or anything like that, just him wondering about the direction the organization is going in. Tulowitski would have to be an intriguing possibility for a few clubs in the off-season, if he really became available. He averaged just shy of 30 homers and 100 RBIs over the past three seasons before getting hurt this year. His contract would figure to scare off a few suitors though. He is locked up through 2020 for $140 million guaranteed and there is a $15 million club option for 2021 with a $4.5 million buyout. Hes only 28 though, and when healthy, provides the best combination of power and defence at short in the Majors. Odd Stat Speaking of power, the Yankees and Orioles both set franchise records for home runs this season. There are many factors at play, but no one can tell me these are the greatest power hitting teams either of these organizations have ever had. A long-time member of the baseball beat, Scott Ferguson covers the Blue Jays for TSN Radio 1050 in Toronto. His baseball blog appears on TSN.ca during the season. [url=http://www.packersofficialteamstore.com/autographed-nick-perry-jersey-yp-82... Perry Jersey . -- Denise Ramsden outsprinted Olympic teammate Clara Hughes to win the womens road race Friday at the national road cycling championships. . 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Blantons deal includes a team option for 2015, a person familiar with the negotiations said Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical. Burnetts agreement also is pending a physical. Blanton, who turns 32 next week, was 10-13 with a 4.CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers suddenly have a major void in rebounds, points and energy. And, their hair doesnt look as good either. Anderson Varejao will be missed. Clevelands animated and underrated centre will need at least one month to recover from his broken wrist, an injury that will damage the Cavs chances of making a playoff push and may prevent other teams from inquiring about the Brazilian big man before next months trading deadline. Varejao, one of the NBAs top rebounders, sustained a non-displaced fracture to his right wrist on Feb. 10 against Milwaukee. On Thursday, Cavs coach Byron Scott revealed Varejao will need a minimum of a month to recover and could be out six weeks. Scott said surgery is not necessary "at this time." The six-foot-11 Varejao, who for the first few years of his career was known mostly for his long, frizzy hair, was playing at an all-star level for the Cavs. Hes averaging 10.8 points and 11.5 rebounds, including 4.4 per game on the offensive end. "When you look at it, I dont know iif four-to-six weeks is good news or not," Scott said. [url=http://www.packersofficialteamstore.com/autographed-c-j--wilson-jersey-fk-8... Wilson Jersey. . "I guess it could have been worse." Although the Cavs have said they would not trade the 29-year-old Varejao, he was certain to draw interest for teams looking to add a piece for a title run. That now seems unlikely and the Cavs have to hope they dont fall too far back in the standings before he returns. Theres a chance if the Cavs are out of it that Varejao would be shut down for the remainder of the season. "If hes healthy, Andy wants to play," Scott said. "It would be hard for me to keep him out of there if hes healthy." Semih Erden started for Varejao on Wednesday and scored a career-high 18 points with a season-high eight rebounds in a win over Indiana. This is the second straight season Varejao has sustained a significant injury. He played only 31 games in 2011 before tearing a foot ligament in practice. Also, guard Daniel Gibson is doubtful for Fridays game against Miami with a sprained left ankle. ' ' '