21.   Their setup relievers, Jeff Nelson and Mike Stanton, have been inconsistent.

22.   Then they signed Dennis Eckersley to be his setup reliever and mentor.

23.   They could put Bell in the bullpen as a setup reliever, a possibility that was discussed at the end of last season.

24.   They have Billy Koch as their closer and Jeff Tam, Jim Mecir and Chad Bradford as their right-handed setup relievers.

25.   Unhappy with him as a left-handed setup reliever, the Rangers optioned pitcher John Rocker to Triple-A Oklahoma and called up rookie left-hander Randy Flores.

26.   When Franco and Bowa spoke two weeks ago, Franco said he was hoping the Phillies would sign a veteran setup reliever.