91.   National coach Volker Knapp said they chose to drop the duo as they wanted utility players in the squad to suit the tactics they have in mind.

92.   Shumpert understands his role and is one of the few utility players who genuinely appreciates what he does.

93.   St. Louis recalled utility player Larry Sutton, who had been demoted on Saturday.

94.   The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned popular outfielder David Dellucci to Triple-A Tucson on Monday and activated utility player Andy Fox.

95.   That selection process had thrown up Thorn as a valuable utility player.

96.   The Braves also sent utility player Steve Sisco outright to Triple-A Richmond.

97.   The Cardinals also placed utility player Eduardo Perez on the disabled list with an injured hamstring.

98.   The Giants activated utility player and top pinch-hitter Felipe Crespo, who has been out since last month with a foot injury.

99.   The Orioles on Wednesday signed utility player B.J. Surhoff, who ended a nine-year stint with the Milwaukee Brewers.

100.   The Pittsburgh Pirates designated utility player John Wehner for assignment Friday to clear a roster spot for right-hander Bronson Arroyo.