1.   A top executive with one American League team says umpires may be using their access to cash in on the memorabilia frenzy.

2.   AL umpires still used the outside protector after their NL counterparts had switched to inside protectors.

3.   But whether an umpire uses the proper strike zone is within his control.

4.   Fans will get to their seats by walking through a tunnel that is now used by umpires.

5.   It would be no easy feat to pull off, but pitch counts could trigger a return to the unified strength umpires used to have.

6.   Yankee coach Don Zimmer recalled how umpires used to treat arguments.

7.   Atherton said the umpires should use the technology when it is available.

8.   Currently, the third umpire uses television replays to decide on borderline run-outs and stumpings in test matches and limited-overs internationals.

9.   In Japan, the second base umpire always is in the outfield, just like umpires used to be in the AL.