41.   Expect a possible Bonds deal to become intense with the Yankees dangling Andy Pettitte, Ricky Ledee and a prospect.

42.   Executives at Time Warner and Turner declined to comment on a possible deal, while executives at Tele-Communications did not return phone calls late Thursday.

43.   Fallout from the attack, however, may overwhelm and distract the government for some time, putting off any possible deal, analysts said.

44.   FCC Commissioner James Quello raised questions about a possible deal struck between Westinghouse and Hundt, though both denied it.

45.   For a month or so, the Mets and the Baltimore Orioles have talked about a possible deal for Mets catcher Todd Hundley.

46.   General Manager Dave Taylor denied a report on ESPN of a possible deal sending Duchesne to Philadelphia for disappointing center Alexandre Daigle.

47.   Gap and Esprit officials would not comment on a possible deal.

48.   Geppi would not comment publicly on the implications of a possible deal between Diamond and Marvel.

49.   He might as well go all the way now, and at least get the benefit of a possible deal.

50.   He has said that teams have been in contact with him regarding a possible deal for Sprewell, a fact that bothers some general managers.