1.   And if that did not pan out, he was a free agent with a growing reputation as a player ready for regular playing time.

2.   Both sides say they have players ready to testify to their stance.

3.   But in an intense public lobbying campaign this week, Dreamworks has hardly behaved like a player ready to fold its cards.

4.   But neither are the players ready to resort to desperate measures to jump-start the season.

5.   But with those dues paid, the Rockets find themselves with a group of players ready to cash in.

6.   Dole has blasted Forbes as a player not ready for prime time.

7.   It was about a player ready to step across the line drawn in the dirt.

8.   Perhaps the offensive line is a little aged in spots, but there are some young players ready to step up if some of the veterans stumble.

9.   The Kings have Potvin and a roomful of players ready for their closeups.

10.   The Schooner Bar has a talented piano player ready to play your favorites or provide the sounds for a sing-along.