101.   The best pitchers have more than one that can fetch that precious strike.

102.   The Braves right-hander will certainly draw votes, but the feeling here is that because pitchers have their own award, priority should go to everyday players.

103.   The Boston pitcher has one only victory in his last nine starts.

104.   The Hall of Fame pitcher has a couple things in common with Martinez.

105.   The journeyman pitcher has had a groin problem and missed a start because of it, but he has strung together a remarkable series of performances.

106.   The Montreal pitcher has seven games left from a carryover suspension.

107.   The pitcher had yet to undergo an MRI or X-ray.

108.   The pitcher already has the ball.

109.   The pitcher had to be restrained by catcher Walbeck, then Mo Vaughn.

110.   The pitcher has the ball most of the time, and he determines what kind of chance we have to throw guys out.