1.   As for the new relief ace, Kazu Sasaki, only the dim outlines are visible of his imminent largeness.

2.   Helped by a throwing error by relief ace John Wetteland, the Diamondbacks had a chance in the ninth.

3.   The Rangers will monitor their relief ace closely this spring and may reduce his work to ensure his availability for Opening Day.

4.   But Chicago called on relief ace Keith Foulke to get an inning of work and the Yankees hammered him.

5.   But the Red Sox rallied against relief ace Ricky Bottalico, aided by Jefferies.

6.   Catcher Jorge Posada patted the relief ace on the back.

7.   Eager to get a relief ace, the Chicago Cubs closed a deal for Antonio Alfonseca.

8.   Frank Menechino hit a three-run double off White Sox relief ace Keith Foulke, highlighting a six-run rally in the eighth inning at Oakland.

9.   Jeff Reboulet hit a three-run homer off Padres relief ace Trevor Hoffman to tie it in the ninth at Dodger Stadium.

10.   Padres relief ace Trevor Hoffman took over to start the ninth and walked Ron Gant with one out.