Everett and Williams Engage in Shouting Match

Boston’s Carl Everett and Manager Jimy Williams had a shouting match a few hours before the center fielder returned to the Red Sox lineup Saturday, having served his 10-game suspension for bumping an umpire.

Everett was heard screaming with Williams behind closed doors of the manager’s office.

“Well, first and foremost, things stay in house,” Williams said.

Everett also refused comment on the incident.

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A sprained knee ligament will sideline Cincinnati Red shortstop Barry Larkin for up to five days. It’s his second injury since agreeing to a $27-million, three-year contract extension on July 23. . . . San Francisco outfielder Barry Bonds was not in the starting lineup Saturday after aggravating a muscle pull in his right calf Friday. His status is day-to-day. . . . The Baltimore Orioles activated infielder Mark Lewis from the 15-day disabled list.