61.   In a sport where balance is extremely important, a one-legged player would seem to be at an almost insuperable disadvantage.

62.   In an era when millionaire players often seem to flout authority in baseball, he remains the manager that commands the most respect.

63.   In fact, players seem to admire it, appreciate it, judging by the contract Alex Rodriguez signed with a team for which he never dreamed of playing.

64.   In fact, the player seems to have little choice in what he has his character do or say.

65.   In fact, the players seemed much more disturbed by the report than the coaches.

66.   In general, players seemed more concerned about the league than themselves.

67.   In the first half, with the exception of some whirling by West point guard Ticha Penicheiro, the players seemed reluctant to go for too many fancy plays.

68.   In the stunned clubhouse, players seemed afraid to even speak.

69.   In the March sunshine, the players always seem relaxed, like a bunch of talented kids playing on a free afternoon.

70.   Individual players seem to know precisely what is expected of them and what their colleagues are about to do.