11.   As the trading deadline passes and pennant fever ungrips the Hub, what if some notable trades and departures had not happened?

12.   At the trading deadline last season, the Sharks supposedly were willing to deal center Jeff Friesen and a player to be named for Roenick.

13.   Atlanta acquired him at the trading deadline as a replacement for injured shortstop Rafael Furcal, and he helped the Braves reach the National League Championship Series.

14.   Before the trading deadline, Barkley said he would retire rather than play for a poor team.

15.   Bob Wickman, acquired from Milwaukee in a trading deadline deal, returns for a full season as closer.

16.   -- Hang trading deadlines.

17.   A huge gamble went down at the trading deadline, and St. Louis is still chuckling over the steal of young third baseman Fernando Tatis.

18.   A trading deadline deal brought Artest, Mercer, Brad Miller, and Kevin Ollie over from Chicago.

19.   A week ago, when there was help to be had at the trading deadline, the Bruins decided not to add to their lineup.

20.   A year ago, the Stars decided to stand pat at the trading deadline while teams such as Colorado and Detroit made bold moves.