21.   I felt if you have big bats in the lineup, you have a better chance to win.

22.   In doing so, their goal is to improve their defense, find a closer and look for a big bat that will reinforce the sagging offense.

23.   In Canada, Todd Greene had a big bat.

24.   It was a big bat to lose in a lineup hardly known for its pop.

25.   It was as if Henderson had slammed his big bat upside the head of every man in an Angels uniform.

26.   Look for them to pursue a big bat and a front-line pitcher in the off-season, but they need Justin Thompson to be a big winner.

27.   Mike Piazza, who carried the Mets throughout the summer months on the sheer strength of his big bat.

28.   No bailout by the big bats.

29.   Oates is even reviving the notion of batting him leadoff if the Rangers are able to acquire the big bat they eagerly seek in the middle of the lineup.

30.   On a team of big bats, both major league sons have contributed.