61.   For all players, getting past the trading deadline is important because you can have stability again.

62.   For all the buildup to the trading deadline, this is not his favorite week in baseball.

63.   For instance, the Bulls were in Washington the day of the trading deadline three weeks ago.

64.   Fire sales at the trading deadline have become a yearly watch, and the rich have become richer.

65.   Friday is the major-league trading deadline and the biggest question is whether Seattle left-hander Randy Johnson finally will be traded.

66.   Friday is the trading deadline.

67.   Galderisi and midfielder-defender Ivan McKinley were acquired by the Revolution from Tampa Bay for Chiquinho Conde and Sam George two days before the MLS trading deadline.

68.   Getting past the trading deadline could also be a factor.

69.   GM Randy Smith denies Ilitch barred the trade of any front-line player leading up to the trading deadline but the owner has begun issuing more control.

70.   Gainey began to execute his plan by acquiring Skrudland and Keane at the trading deadline last season.