11.   They could if they were willing to send outfielder Ruben Mateo to the Montreal Expos.

12.   To make room, the Mets sent outfielder Kevin Roberson to Norfolk, and he can either accept the demotion or become a free agent.

13.   And in a trade, the New York Mets sent outfielder Carl Everett to Houston for reliever John Hudek.

14.   Athletics GM Billy Beane sent outfielder Ben Grieve to Tampa Bay in a three-way deal that brought Damon to Oakland.

15.   Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Masanori Murakami said Tuesday he is pleased with the trade that sent outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo from the New York Mets to his former team.

16.   Still busy, Cleveland then sent outfielder Ricky Ledee to Texas for Segui, who could play first base, outfield and DH.

17.   SWAP Cincinnati made a trade to clear room for their top prospect Thursday, sending outfielder Alex Ochoa to Colorado for second baseman Todd Walker and a minor leaguer.

18.   The deal also sent outfielder Ben Grieve from the Athletics to Tampa Bay and moved closer Roberto Hernandez from the Devil Rays to the Royals.

19.   The Reds sent outfielder Austin Kearns to the minors before the game.