51.   Evans tried to acquire Weathers from Milwaukee at the trading deadline last season, but the Chicago Cubs had more to offer.

52.   Even retaining Kenny Rogers had a slightly bittersweet taste to it, since nobody believes he will survive until the next in-season trading deadline.

53.   Even so, the Dodgers are six games behind Arizona and in fourth place, and team officials plan to add a starting pitcher at the trading deadline.

54.   Everyone expects him to be dealt before the trading deadline the next day, which means he could end up anywhere.

55.   Everyone in his family was happy that the Mets had acquired Dunston from the St. Louis Cardinals just before the nonwaiver trading deadline on Saturday night.

56.   Expect to see Kilger, Daze or Moreau dealt before the March trading deadline.

57.   Except Nelson, despite being ready to roar again, might be facing a trading deadline where he actually has to be a spectator rather than a participant.

58.   Expect Messier to either waive his no-trade clause and move on before the trading deadline or sign elsewhere as a free agent.

59.   Expect to hear his name in a few trade rumors as the trading deadline nears.

60.   Except for Texas, all made substantive moves at the trading deadline to get better, while the Mariners added minor league pitching and subtracted offense and payroll.