WORTH A TRYThe Giants may have picked up a stiff in reliever Alan Embree, but he's lefthanded, he has some postseason experience and he comes at little cost. Outfielder Dante Powell, aside from hitting .230 at Fresno, never showed any kind of presence. We'll never forget the vacant look on Powell's face after Game 2 of the '97 Division Series in Florida, when his makeorbreak throw hit the pitcher's mound and bounced high in the air as the winning run scored.The undeniable appeal. It all returns in 2013 Rookies Stars Football. But the newest rendition of the venerable favorite is about may more than a collecting Crusade.

Cessna signed agreements Friday with Chinese partners Aviation Industry Corp. Of China (AVIC) and the municipal government of Chengdu to produce midsize business jets and explore other future aviation opportunities. AVIC and Cessna agreed to pursue a general aviation business in China together as well, with plans to form an aircraft services network..Hope h