31.   It also matches the highest for a Dodgers player this season.

32.   It is uncertain whether they could trade with major-league clubs this month or later and be eligible to use their new players this season.

33.   It has lacked big-play players all season.

34.   It was the second pinch-hit grand slam by an Expos player this season.

35.   It will be more difficult than ever for the Chiefs to sign a high-priced player this season.

36.   It was the best shooting performance from an Arizona player all season.

37.   It was also the most points that Rutgers had given up to a player this season.

38.   Lemaire said he had no reason to believe that the Devils were not thinking along those lines, because he learned about the character of his players last season.

39.   Lewis has been a key player all season.

40.   Likewise in the forward group, Brent Gilchrist and Guy Carbonneau have been the top players this season.