31.   But Pitino also knows that the trading deadline is less than two weeks away.

32.   But near the trading deadline, Popovich tried to trade Johnson to Charlotte for David Wesley or to the Clippers for Derek Anderson.

33.   But the Astros, who have never reached the World Series, acquired Johnson at the trading deadline to get them there.

34.   But once the trading deadline passed and he knew he was staying put in Cincinnati, Young was able to put his focus back on the game.

35.   But the last three trading deadlines have seen the Mariners swap youngsters for veterans in failed attempts to make the World Series.

36.   But the trading deadline came and went, and Houston did not make any more moves.

37.   But there is no guarantee a trade will come now, or when the trading deadline approaches this summer.

38.   But the trading deadline came and went.

39.   But with a week left before the trading deadline, everyone knows the dealing may not be over.

40.   Canseco was not even sure he was in the showcase for the trading deadline tomorrow night.