1.   Juventus, which has finished runner-up the past two years, has begun an offseason overhaul, including bringing back former coach Marcello Lippi to replace Carlo Ancelotti.

2.   The champions do have to answer some questions about their attack, which has sputtered after another offseason overhaul.

3.   The franchise is due for an offseason overhaul that will reportedly see Fabio Capello return as coach, replacing Arrigo Sacchi.

4.   The Mets completed an offseason overhaul of their offense, getting the slugging outfielder they had been seeking after being spurned by free agent Juan Gonzalez.