31.   The coach is expected to name a starter on Thursday.

32.   Torre has delayed naming a starter in left field, but Darryl Strawberry is expected to be the left fielder.

33.   Vince Tobin, who left Indianapolis as defensive coordinator to become the Cardinals coach, will wait until later this week to name a starter.

34.   When asked to name his starter for the Fresno State game Saturday, Donahue refused.

35.   When will USC name a starter?

36.   While the ABL has one or two top players on each team, it would be difficult for fans to name five starters on one team, he said.

37.   Who needs a bullpen when the starters are named Maddux, Glavine, Smoltz and Neagle?

38.   While Van Gundy refused to name a starter outright, he gave Jackson a vote of confidence that strongly suggested he would retain his position.

39.   Belichick delayed naming his starter until he and his assistant coaches had a chance to watch tapes of the afternoon workout at Tulane University.

40.   Veteran Trent Dilfer already has been named the starter and Matt Hasselbeck, who signed a lucrative contract last season, is the backup.