11.   But no player ever has played for the minimum salary in each of his first four years.

12.   But not all the players make the minimum salary.

13.   But Wolf knows at the same time that the money is going to disappear quickly because of increased minimum salaries and inflated new deals.

14.   Dennis Rodman, wayward soul in need of shelter and minimum salary, found a home last week.

15.   Dodgers replacement players were guaranteed higher minimum salaries for as long as they remain in the organization.

16.   Douglas was a free agent, and the Nets signed him to the league minimum salary on opening day.

17.   Every team needs its draft choices to make the roster in order to have some players with minimum salaries.

18.   Flutie will be one of the lucky salary cap casualties because he will get a chance to play again and still earn more than the minimum salary.

19.   For instance, exclusive institutions, including foreign banks such as Citibank and BankBoston, require a high minimum salary from prospective customers.

20.   Griffey suggested that if the Mariners asked him to take the minimum salary with his remaining money deferred in order to pay teammates, he would agree.