1.   Another had right wing Steve Thomas, who has been mentioned as trade bait all season, targeted for Chicago.

2.   Another, Chad Kilger, was used as trade bait, along with Tverdovsky, in the deal that brought Teemu Selanne to Southern California.

3.   A look at Martinez, his season, his career and his status as likely trade bait for relief help.

4.   A raise is often held out, by both legislators and aides to the governor, as possible trade bait.

5.   Brown may be least likely to return after being used unsuccessfully as trade bait last season, a very forgettable one at that for the Nets.

6.   Brunell then became trade bait for the Pack.

7.   But if Dumas truly is clean and can stay clean, he could be of value as a Suns player or trade bait.

8.   But Rider stopped being trade bait when his inspired play helped Portland rise to the top of the Pacific Division.

9.   Chandler could be trade bait later this spring.

10.   Ferreira remembered hearing through the league grapevine that Selanne had been mentioned as trade bait.