11.   And, even more noticeably, in the faces of his new players as he prepares them for the most anticipated season in franchise history.

12.   Armstrong also refused to comment on whether ownership would reverse the decision it made last November and offer the winningest pitcher in franchise history a contract extension.

13.   As Yankee fans know, that means the Canadiens are enduring one of the worst stretches in franchise history.

14.   Atlanta should win its second division title and finish with the best record in franchise history.

15.   Bagwell has gone on to become perhaps the greatest player in franchise history.

16.   Barring a major collapse, the Minnesota Timberwolves will make the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.

17.   Basketball fans booed themselves hoarse as the New York Knicks bumbled through one of the most embarrassing losses in franchise history at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.

18.   Benson announced the largest ticket price increase in franchise history, which caused fans and the media to blast him for weeks.

19.   Besides being selected as an All-Star reserve, Rodriguez was on the cover of Sports Illustrated, becoming the fourth player in franchise history to receive SI cover exposure.

20.   Blackburn is the highest-drafted goalie in franchise history.