21.   But our main concern is reaching the playoffs and doing something about it.

22.   But the Orioles caught fire in the second half and went on to reach the playoffs.

23.   But will they win enough games to reach the playoffs again?

24.   By the time the Yankees reached the playoffs last year, Manager Joe Torre relied heavily on six pitchers, working around the others.

25.   Colorado reached the playoffs in its third season, and Florida won the World Series in its fifth.

26.   Even if they exercise caution, however, some teams will wind up overpaying for a pitcher who will not help them reach the playoffs.

27.   Even if the Yankees hold them off, the Orioles could still reach the playoffs as the best second-place team.

28.   Everybody knows that once the Rangers reach the playoffs, everything will fall into place.

29.   Failure to reach the playoffs this season would come with a heavy price.

30.   Five starting pitchers are needed during the regular season to reach the playoffs.