41.   What we have here now is your bona fide staff ace.

42.   With the Pirates, he was regarded not just as the staff ace but as one of the toughest left-handed pitchers in the league.

43.   Clemens was expected to become the staff ace after he was acquired for David Wells in a four-player trade with Toronto during spring training.

44.   Staff ace Kevin Brown has also spent time on the disabled list, as have five starting position players.

45.   The Baltimore Orioles had their chance to bargain exclusively with staff ace Mike Mussina.

46.   The Milwaukee Brewers took a gamble on Hideo Nomo, and ended up with a staff ace.

47.   The pressure of being a staff ace at such a young age would destroy some pitchers, but Hudson seems to thrive on it.

48.   The only games the Orioles have won this season are those started by staff ace Mike Mussina.

49.   With the Indians and Red Sox, Mussina would be the clear staff ace.

50.   With the Indians, Mussina would be the clear staff ace.