11.   The NBA is an expansion-ravaged league in which most teams have no bench strength whatsoever.

12.   The Lakers - no longer just the Shaq, Kobe and Rice show - are winning games on bench strength.

13.   You attract that kind of bench strength with money and prospects.

14.   Outfielder Roberto Kelly agreed Friday to a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies, hoping he can add right-handed-hitting bench strength to their outfield.

15.   The Braves acquired Polonia to increase their bench strength.

16.   The Colorado Rockies have signed Roberto Kelly to a minor league contract, hoping he can add right-handed-hitting bench strength to their outfield.