1.   Baker is also quick to praise center Andrew Lang and forward Armon Gilliam, offseason acquisitions that have helped the Bucks resurgence.

2.   A suspect bullpen, supposedly addressed with offseason acquisitions, already has been overworked.

3.   However, offseason acquisitions of Nomo, Perez and Ishii obviously weighed heavily in this move.

4.   Other offseason acquisitions have brought journeymen.

5.   Rookie All-Star Jason Dickson, knuckleballer Dennis Springer, offseason acquisition Allen Watson and a make-shift bullpen have carried the weight.

6.   So is defensive end Gabe Wilkins, an offseason acquisition, and free safety Merton Hanks.

7.   The best offseason acquisition made by the Belichick-Scott Pioli duo.

8.   The Diamondbacks talked all spring about their own offseason acquisitions and how they will contend for the NL West Division crown.

9.   The Giants made their first offseason acquisition Tuesday when they acquired veteran infielder Charlie Hayes from the New York Yankees for two minor leaguers.

10.   The Lakers could compile a lengthy list of things that have affected their title defense, from offseason acquisitions to enlarged egos.