1.   Catcher Todd Hundley continued to work toward a huge offseason deal with some team as his revitalization continued.

2.   For the first time since signing his lucrative offseason deal, Brown returned to the place he ruled less than a year ago.

3.   He played last season in Poland...Baylor said that the Clippers are talking with teams and agents about offseason deals.

4.   In fact, Woodward said scouts are out looking now at teams for offseason deals, though none are in advance of a possible trade for Griffey or Rodriguez.

5.   The Mexican league, meanwhile, is gaining currency through its offseason deals.

6.   Marty Reasoner, acquired in the offseason deal which sent Doug Weight to St. Louis, picked up his first goal in an Edmonton uniform in the third period.

7.   St. Louis had two second-round picks, including one acquired from New Orleans in an offseason deal for receiver Eddie Kennison.

8.   With a series of offseason deals, Riley positioned Miami as the Eastern Conference favorite.