1.   And few will be surprised if Irvine wins but a game or two all season.

2.   But his final two seasons with the Rams were the most troublesome of his career.

3.   But third base was taking a toll on Jones, who struggled defensively the past two seasons.

4.   Chicago has now won six straight over the Celtics, including two this season.

5.   Geoff Jenkins hit nine home runs in April last season, only two this season.

6.   He lost only two last season, only six the season before.

7.   However, the most substantial obstacles for him the past two seasons have been injuries.

8.   John Burkett and Bill Swift, the one-two combination for the last two seasons, are both gone, Burkett via trade and Swift to free agency.

9.   The bad back has been a persistent problem for him the past two seasons.

10.   The Falcons might win a game or two this season.