1.   Now he is the most likely replacement for Batty.

2.   And when they get them, which could take months, the replacements more than likely would be other Firestone tires.

3.   Actually, the Astros do have some players who are likely replacement candidates.

4.   David Regis is his likely replacement.

5.   Defensemen Dan Keczmer or Sergey Gusev are likely replacements.

6.   He has played on the third and fourth line for much of this season and would be a likely replacement for rookie Blake Sloan.

7.   He is the likely replacement for Galloway or Ismail.

8.   His likely replacement, John McCain of Arizona, is far less friendly to broadcasters on almost all of these issues.

9.   If Giuliani drops out of the running, Rep. Rick Lazio, a more conservative Republican from Long Island, will be his likely replacement.

10.   If Agoos sits, Gregg Berhalter is the likely replacement.