31.   As you know, the Falcons spent last season as a fluke, a whole fluke and nothing but a fluke.

32.   Astros hitting coach Tom McCraw spent five seasons as a coach with the Mets and has an idea what Everett might encounter at Shea Stadium.

33.   At New England, Drew Bledsoe is enduring his worst season as a professional.

34.   At this point, Ash said, the Blue Jays would like Canseco to return next season as DH.

35.   Avoiding injuries is as big a part of a Super Bowl season as avoiding turnovers.

36.   Avs winger Dave Reid has now seen Stars goalie Ed Belfour from two perspectives, last season as an teammate and this season as an opponent.

37.   Bailey, the brother of ex-Bruin Toby, transferred from Penn State last season as a walk-on.

38.   At the time, the team said Bates could possibly return for another season as a late roster addition.

39.   Ayers started out as a running back but has played all season as a receiver.

40.   Baker is in his eighth season as manager, all with the Giants.