1.   After observing a few other drivers waiting too long to retire, Martin opted to walk away from the Busch Series while he remained one of its top competitors.

2.   Even Naomi Campbell opted to walk the catwalk with a modern shag.

3.   Sasaki then missed with back-to-back pitches to major league RBI leader Giambi, at which point Piniella opted to walk Giambi intentionally.

4.   The Diamondbacks opted to walk Rafael Palmeiro after a passed ball moved Greer Gonzalez into scoring position.

5.   Instead, the police union opted to walk apart from Falge and his deputy chiefs in a show of no confidence.

6.   Japanese and South Korean officials opted to walk out with the Asian members.

7.   The Orioles opted to walk Jose Canseco and Jose Guillen to load the bases with one out.