21.   Not only has the Braves coaching staff been revamped, the scouting department will look new after the retirement of two longtime employees.

22.   Omar Minaya, the highest-ranking Latin American in major-league baseball, heads the professional scouting department.

23.   Our scouting department does a great job of identifying the players.

24.   Our scouting department thinks their players are excellent.

25.   One reason Melvin said he has been able to expand the pro scouting department is because ownership has committed more money than was done with Grieve.

26.   Polian rose through the ranks of the scouting department at Buffalo, where his career was marked by a keen eye for talent and a fiery drive and determination.

27.   The Braves have made two changes in the scouting department.

28.   The Buffalo Bills reassigned quarterback coach Jim Shofner, who formerly worked for the Cardinals, to their scouting department.

29.   The Diamondbacks, who should give a bonus to their entire scouting department, have uncovered several overlooked gems.

30.   The scouting department will continue to be tense until after draft day, when it is expected to be revamped.