1.   Eric Munson figures to become a millionaire in less than three months.

2.   Griffey figures to become the fifth straight AL player to win the MVP and not play in the World Series.

3.   It only figures to become more competitive, more ruthless in the next round.

4.   One player present Thursday, who will be competing for Team Canada, no longer figures to become a Ranger, despite the summer-long trade rumors.

5.   Pearson figures to become a starter in his junior year.

6.   Vancouver and Philadelphia are among teams reportedly interested in Richter, who figures to become the highest-paid goaltender in the league.

7.   Williams figures to become the starter.

8.   It figures to become a bit more difficult this week, when Hingis begins defense of her Wimbledon title.

9.   With Green out of the lineup, Cedric Washington figures to become the focal point of the offense.