11.   It was a day to speak of ace pitchers and pitching coaches.

12.   Parque, a former ace pitcher at Crescenta Valley High School, is experiencing a growth spurt.

13.   That the Bronx should be proud of finishing third in the Little League World Series with a ringer of an ace pitcher?

14.   The Toronto Blue Jays might trade ace pitcher Roger Clemens.

15.   Their new ace pitcher has proven to have the kind of pump, as well as other key body parts, that separates one from your generic starting pitcher.

16.   This was the observation of the Red Sox medical team last week when they traveled to Florida to meet up with ace pitcher Pedro Martinez.

17.   While Torre is using their ace pitchers in the All-Star Game in Seattle, his ace is resting at home.

18.   After getting overpowered by a pair of ace pitchers in Arizona, the New York Yankees finally got a chance to call on their most dominant pitcher.

19.   But Seattle was unable to keep Johnson and Griffey, losing their ace pitcher and star hitter.

20.   Guim said four other players should be eligible for free agent status in two weeks, including Cuban ace pitcher Rolando Arrojo.