1.   An electronic mailing list is being set up so the players can trade notes.

2.   And while all of that is ironed out, no rookie and no free agent will be signed, no player traded.

3.   As a player traded in the middle of a multiyear contract, Sheffield has the right to ask for a trade during his first offseason with his new team.

4.   As a player traded in the middle of a multiyear deal, Sheffield can demand a trade in his first offseason with his new club.

5.   As a player traded during a multiyear contract, the pitcher had the right to demand a trade last November.

6.   As a player traded in the middle of a multiyear deal, Goodwin exercised his right to demand a trade during the offseason.

7.   As a player traded in the middle of a multiyear deal, Goodwin had the right to demand a trade during the offseason.

8.   But as a player traded in the middle of a multiyear deal, Goodwin can demand a trade after the season.

9.   But the players frequently traded roles.

10.   He has often looked like a much better option at center than Chris Dudley, the player the Knicks traded John Wallace away to get before the season.