31.   Astacio, in turn, was reminded what it was like to be a starting pitcher for the Dodgers the first two months of this season.

32.   At least the Mariner offense had no trouble with multiple personalities, undoing considerable damage left by the starting pitcher.

33.   At the conclusion of spring training, the Los Angeles Dodgers were considered needlessly top-heavy with starting pitchers.

34.   Astacio, in turn, was reminded what it was like to be a starting pitcher for the Dodgers the first few months of this season.

35.   Baca ought to head straight for the roulette tables of Las Vegas after his uncanny ability to choose the right starting pitcher over the past seven weeks.

36.   Batting orders and starting pitchers will be announced Monday.

37.   Before signing Finley last week, the Indians had struck out in their pursuit of a string of top-line starting pitchers in the past four years.

38.   Before the series, Texas Manager Johnny Oates suggested that his starting pitchers had to last deep into games for the Rangers to win.

39.   Beneath three large ice bags, accompanying elastic bandages and a loosely draped warmup coat Thursday was a likely Mariner starting pitcher.

40.   Because when opposing teams and starting pitchers step out to face Nomo, they are getting a boost, too.