RANGERS general manager Doug Melvin, whose team has been in last place since June 11, said he is more interested in signing closer John Wetteland to a contract extension than he is in trading the veteran who has lost something on his fastball but still is effective enough to get 21 saves in last 23 chances.

… Sammy Sosa‘s money people are negotiating a deal with Warner Bros. for a movie on the slugger’s life story. Sosa said he is contemplating playing himself. Don Baylor must be wondering what ballplayer will play the part of Sosa as a young player making outstanding catches and strong throws and stealing bases.