31.   Brodeur emphasized that the journal was not conceived as an economically savvy farm system for movie scripts, but rather in gratitude for literary contributions to movies.

32.   But a strong farm system is the only way to establish a strong foundation for consistent success.

33.   But Dick Jacobs also poured money into the team, rebuilding its farm system and signing some talented young ballplayers.

34.   But for free-market advocates, notably House Majority Leader Dick Armey of Irving, the Depression-era farm system was past its prime.

35.   But I have great respect for club president Sandy Alderson, who, with the able assistance of Billy Beane, has put together a solid farm system.

36.   But if the price gets too steep, Boston will fold, and start telling you about kids in the farm system.

37.   But for lack of good, timely deals that would have improved the team instead of depleting it and the farm system.

38.   But he is currently the hottest pitcher in the talent-laden Boston farm system.

39.   But most of the time, the Rangers have come up short, to the detriment of their depleted farm system.

40.   But the Orioles are a team with a devastated farm system and few prospects.