11.   The Patriots had a nice rotation last season with seven interchangeable linemen.

12.   The Rangers were able Thursday to pick up a candidate for their rotation next season in return for shortstop Royce Clayton.

13.   The question is whether Vaught will be part of that rotation next season.

14.   They have used the fewest starters in the majors because their five starters have pitched in rotation all season.

15.   While most of the Dodgers have little at stake over the next six weeks, Dodgers right-hander Darren Dreifort is pitching for his place in the rotation next season.

16.   With the addition of Myers to the staff, Escobar will likely compete for a place in the starting rotation next season.

17.   Kile, Shane Reynolds and Mike Hampton formed the heart of the starting rotation this season.

18.   Martinez, sidelined with a sore right shoulder, missed his first turn in the rotation this season.