1.   Burks, a starting outfielder for the Colorado Rockies, is doing more than merely playing well.

2.   Dye joins Bip Roberts, Johnny Damon and Tom Goodwin as potential starting outfielders for the Royals.

3.   For Grissom, the Expos did better, getting two starting outfielders, Roberto Kelly and Tony Tarasco, and a prospect from the Atlanta Braves.

4.   He knew Thursday was the day he would come off the disabled list and thereby create a surplus of starting outfielders.

5.   They are discussed in possible trades because the Angels have an excess of starting outfielders.

6.   They had a bunch of potential starting outfielders but traded one, Roger Cedeno, during the winter.

7.   Once a starting outfielder, he was limited at the end to a designated hitter role.

8.   Once a starting outfielder and All-Star selection, he was limited at the end to a designated hitter role.