21.   Rangers scouting director Chuck McMichael said there is interest, although the early asking price is a little too high.

22.   Rangers scouting director Chuck McMichael praised area scouts Kipp Fagg, Mike Paustin and Dennis Meeks for laying the foundation for the quick, acrimony-free signings.

23.   Rangers scouting director Chuck McMichael said he plans to attend a showcase tryout Tuesday in Guatemala.

24.   Schieffer also has interviewed Colorado assistant general manager Walt Jocketty and is expected to interview Atlanta Braves scouting director Chuck LaMar later this week.

25.   Selections for the Diamondbacks were made by Jack Magruder of the Arizona Daily Star and David Rawnsley,a former assistant scouting director for the Astros.

26.   Scouting director Larry Lacewell will remove himself from candidacy for the University of Memphis coaching job to remain with the Dallas Cowboys, he said Monday night.

27.   Scouting director Sandy Johnson was named acting general manager and is a candidate to keep the job permanently.

28.   Sandy Johnson had a simple motto as Rangers scouting director.

29.   Scouting director Larry Lacewell said Monday he is not interested in the University of Memphis job.

30.   Scouting director Larry Lacewell said the only change the Cowboys will make this year from past years is that they will pay closer attention to psychological factors.