11.   I asked manager Craig Bordeaux.

12.   I asked a manager.

13.   How many such departments ever ask the managers and employees they serve how they could improve?

14.   If that happens, the general manager was asked, is this a playoff team?

15.   If not, he added, ask the manager.

16.   If the workload is going to be overwhelming, ask the manager which tasks can be cut back.

17.   In exchange for a player the Mariners would like, clubs are asking general manager Pat Gillick for two pitchers, according to sources.

18.   It was just a few days ago when a reporter asked Seattle Mariners manager Lou Piniella about the upcoming season and the American League West race.

19.   John asked the manager whom he was bringing in to pitch.