91.   Indiana sent Rose to Chicago at the trading deadline for Ron Mercer, Ron Artest and Brad Miller, giving the Pacers some needed toughness.

92.   Is there a trading deadline for this Mother Of All Hockey Tournaments?

93.   Ismael Valdes knows a lot about the major-league trading deadline and Randy Johnson.

94.   It is a scenario that would create an uproar around the league with the trading deadline approaching Thursday.

95.   It has been speculated that their interest waned when he took himself out of their game at Yankee Stadium last Wednesday, the day before the trading deadline.

96.   It seemed a cold thing to do when, as he mended from injury, he was dealt to the New York Rangers at the trading deadline.

97.   It was inevitable, whether it happened today, before the trading deadline or next year.

98.   It is three days before the trading deadline, and Islanders General Manager Mike Milbury is still not sure if he wants to add or subtract.

99.   It may become crucial that the Astros determine their intentions regarding Bagwell between now and the trading deadline.

100.   It was just before the trading deadline, and teams had been told at which hotel the Celtics would be staying.