21.   The New York Mets, rebuffed in their attempt to acquire Rangers outfielder Juan Gonzalez, have talked about right fielder Gary Sheffield.

22.   The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Chad Curtis from the Cleveland Indians for pitcher David Weathers, adding depth to an outfield that has been hit by injuries.

23.   The Rangers have acquired outfielder Rashad Eldridge from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Chris Magruder.

24.   The San Diego Padres acquired outfielder James Mouton from the Houston Astros for pitcher Sean Bergman.

25.   The Rangers also made a trade with the San Francisco Giants, acquiring outfielder Rikkert Faneyte for a player to be announced later.

26.   The second was in spring training when Hart acquired All-Star outfielders David Justice and Marquis Grissom from the Atlanta Braves for outfielder Kenny Lofton and reliever Alan Embree.

27.   The Yankees completed the deal for HIDEKI IRABU yesterday when they acquired the minor league outfielder VERNON MAXWELL from the Padres.

28.   They acquired outfielder John Vander Wal from the San Francisco Giants for reliever Jay Witasick on Thursday.

29.   Also Tuesday, the Marlins acquired outfielder Chad Mottola from Toronto for a player to be named or cash.

30.   Before the game, the Orioles acquired outfielder Tim Raines Sr. from Montreal.