11.   In fact, the Marlins are so confident Bonilla will play that they replaced reserve infielder John Wehner with first baseman-outfielder Cliff Floyd on the postseason roster.

12.   Isaiah Rider, on the injured list and a long shot to make the postseason roster, was not present for the first half.

13.   Irabu struggled the second half of last season and was left off the postseason pitching roster.

14.   Now, with Doc Gooden off the postseason roster, Wright a battered shadow of his former self, and Burba doubtful, Cleveland suddenly has an empty cupboard.

15.   Only after Darryl Strawberry was diagnosed with cancer in his colon did Ledee find out he was being added to the Yankees postseason roster.

16.   Ortiz will be with the Rangers Friday night as a September call-up but is not on the postseason roster.

17.   Pitcher Matt Perisho, first baseman Mike Simms and infielder Scott Sheldon are not on the postseason roster.

18.   Players must be added by Thursday to be eligible for the postseason roster.

19.   Postseason rosters for this season must be considered soon.

20.   Patterson says he was able to make his pitch for being on the postseason roster when he stopped worrying about it.