1.   All he sees are Knicks shirts coming at him full force, and we have to make sure we get to open spots for him.

2.   Bruce Fleisher has withdrawn from the field, opening a spot for alternate Felix Casas.

3.   But an injury quickly opened a spot for Pratt and he was restored to the roster.

4.   But there is also the chance that they could give up on Hideo Nomo or Masato Yoshii before the season starts, which would open a spot.

5.   CBS wants to put game-analyst Randy Cross into the New York studio to revive an otherwise stagnant presentation, which would open a spot for Dierdorf.

6.   First-year safety Jason Kaiser was released, which could open a spot for Chris Akins to make the roster on special teams.

7.   Furthermore, Watson said, the trade opens spots for two rookies, shortstop Orlando Miller and third baseman Phil Nevin.

8.   Gretzky kept playing with the puck while his teammates dashed to open spots to take his soft, setup passes as the fans cheered, laughed and squealed.

9.   Huskey was moved from right field to first base, opening a spot for Ochoa.

10.   If Brogna starts the season on the disabled list, and that appears likely, it will open a spot for another reliever or outfielder.