21.   And to think the Dodgers return home Tuesday, when staff ace Kevin Brown returns to the starting rotation.

22.   And with Johnson in their starting rotation, their chances got significantly better.

23.   And, thanks to the problems of lefty starter Omar Daal, Arizona has put two rookies into the starting rotation.

24.   Andy Sheets will be called up to play second base for now, but Bavasi said he did not know who would replace Olivares in the starting rotation.

25.   Another Rangers winning streak has dropped by the wayside, this one put together by the starting rotation.

26.   And we have depth in our starting rotation.

27.   Another right-hander, Melido Perez, who is also trying to come back from arm surgery, is contending for a spot in the starting rotation, as well.

28.   As far as the starting rotation is concerned, spring training will be business as usual for Lima and Reynolds, who are the only locks.

29.   As for Gagne, it was nine days ago that he was moved from the starting rotation into the bullpen.

30.   As the season began, the Mariners were given a good chance to win the American League West because their starting rotation appeared formidable.