11.   With Jones joining Lofton, Michael Tucker and Ryan Klesko, the Braves have four outfielders for three positions.

12.   Also, the Crabbers expected to have Yankees outfielder Ruben Sierra in uniform by mid-December.

13.   Milwaukee already had three outfielders who would be starters on most teams.

14.   The Crabbers have a history of having Yankee outfielders in their roster.

15.   The hometown Rockies, who have outfielder Larry Walker in the starting lineup, added a pair of reserves in third baseman Vinny Castilla and outfielder Dante Bichette.