1.   And as he tensed up, uncertain when his next start might come, his stride lengthened and his hitting mechanics fell apart.

2.   Coincidentally, the start comes against his hometown team, the Cardinals.

3.   Down in Tampa, the rumblings of discontent have begun, as predicted, after a fast start came to a crushing halt the past two weeks.

4.   He said his next start will come Saturday.

5.   His next start will come in the Fenway Park opener Monday afternoon.

6.   His only NFL starts came in the closing three games last year.

7.   His first start comes Friday against Anaheim, a start originally slated for Eric Gagne.

8.   His last starts came with the Amsterdam Admirals in the World League.

9.   His next scheduled start will come on Monday at Yankee Stadium, against Kansas City.

10.   His next start will come Friday when the Yankees face the Orioles at Camden Yards.