21.   Luckily, the current rookie crop has provided a slew of exciting young players who should be around for long and fruitful careers.

22.   Machon, a member of the Guatemalan national team acquired in February, showed signs of being an exciting player.

23.   Most exciting players.

24.   Nomar Garciaparra is going to be a very, very exciting player for people in Boston to watch for a long time.

25.   Outfielder J.D. Drew, a former Florida State All-American, may be the most exciting young player to hit the big leagues since Griffey Jr.

26.   Palffy has been the most exciting player for the Islanders this season.

27.   Ramirez finished third behind Ichiro Suzuki and Alex Rodriguez as the most exciting player.

28.   Rice included, Metcalf may be the most exciting player in the game.

29.   The Chargers had bright uniforms and exciting players.

30.   The game-winning hit came from a player who was not a definite part of the team plans before February and is now its most exciting player.