31.   In another deal, the Cubs traded outfielder Michael Tucker to the Kansas City Royals.

32.   In a swap of slumping players, the New York Mets traded outfielder Bernard Gilkey to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Blair, who leads the majors in losses.

33.   Later, the Reds traded outfielder Dante Bichette to the Boston Red Sox in another move to lighten their payroll.

34.   Later, they traded outfielder Dante Bichette to the Boston Red Sox in another move to lighten their payroll.

35.   Oakland traded slugging outfielder Ben Grieve to Tampa Bay, and the Devil Rays sent closer Roberto Hernandez to the Royals.

36.   On Friday, the Mets traded outfielder David Justice to Oakland for reliever Mark Guthrie and a minor leaguer.

37.   The Boston Red Sox traded erratic outfielder Carl Everett to the Texas Rangers Thursday for left-hander Darren Oliver.

38.   The Detroit Tigers traded outfielder Tony Phillips to the California Angels for outfielder Chad Curtis minutes before their exhibition opener on Thursday.

39.   The Boston Red Sox traded troublesome outfielder Carl Everett to the Texas Rangers early Thursday for left-hander Darren Oliver.

40.   The New York Mets traded outfielder Butch Huskey to the Seattle Mariners for minor league pitcher Lesli Brea.