61.   If he cannot be traded, Reese, like Broten before him, will be assigned to the minor leagues after clearing waivers.

62.   If they go that route, he would have to clear waivers, which is not likely.

63.   If unsuccessful, Claire is interested in keeping Banks if he clears waivers and the pitcher could be outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque.

64.   If any team is interested, it is likely to wait until Broten clears waivers later this week.

65.   If Wallach, released by the Angels, clears waivers, he again could be a Dodger.

66.   If he clears waivers, Reyes will be sent to Triple-A Las Vegas.

67.   If Sprewell clears waivers, he becomes a free agent and can sign with any team.

68.   In a technical move, left tackle Matt Willig, whom the Jets had cut last week, cleared waivers and was picked up by the team again.

69.   In any deal after that, the player would have to clear waivers, meaning another club could block it.

70.   In other minor-league moves, pitcher Scott Taylor cleared waivers and was assigned to Oklahoma City.