1.   Before opening day, the Astros manager lost his best outfielder, Moises Alou, for the season.

2.   Besides being the fastest player in the game and probably the best defensive outfielder, he has continued to spray line drives all over the field.

3.   Bonds is a great player, easily the best outfielder in the game.

4.   Buford was voted best defensive outfielder in the International League for two consecutive years by the opposing managers.

5.   He sat one of his hottest hitters and his best defensive outfielder, though his job might depend on the outcome of the next seven weeks.

6.   If Rawlings truly wants to honor the best defensive outfielders, print a new ballot, one that lists LF, CF and RF.

7.   In return, the Indians get slugging David Justice and speedy Marquis Grissom, considered one of the best outfielders in the game.

8.   They have been playing without two starting infielders, their best outfielder, two catchers, one utility player, one starter and three relief pitchers.