11.   Now that President Clinton has been re-elected, Mexico is indicating it wants to hold trade discussions that are not overshadowed by domestic U.S. political concerns.

12.   Other players who have been broached in trade discussions include Dmitri Young, John Rocker, Carl Everett, Greg Vaughn and Glendon Rusch.

13.   Phillips said he was involved in some trade discussions and several teams have inquired about trading for Mets relievers.

14.   Prime prospects such as the young outfielder always draw attention from other teams during trade discussions.

15.   Saturday, Knicks officials would not comment on trade discussions.

16.   She was about to watch the fruits of her winter conversations with Braves assistant general manager Frank Wren in the early stages of the Gary Sheffield trade discussions.

17.   Soon enough, he heard his name mentioned again in trade discussions.

18.   The Bills are in trade discussions with New England for quarterback Drew Bledsoe.

19.   The high volume of free-agent signings in November will naturally curtail the trade discussions at the winter meetings.

20.   The Reds backed out of trade discussion for Griffey on Saturday.