31.   Butch Huskey shook his head Sunday at the mere mention of a Gilkey trade rumor.

32.   Cease with the Charles Barkley trade rumors.

33.   Chelios is so steammed that his name keeps being mentioned in trade rumors that he requested a one-on-one meeting with Blackhawks Owner Bill Wirtz.

34.   Clippers coach Bill Fitch shot down the remnants of the Charles Barkley trade rumors.

35.   Could the next great trade rumor have Gretzky headed to Anaheim to play shortstop for the Angels?

36.   Despite many Gary Sheffield trade rumors, it appears that the left fielder is going to remain a Los Angeles Dodger.

37.   Despite his injury woes, Edmonds was a hot name in trade rumors during and after the season.

38.   Dierker said Bell brooded over being mentioned in trade rumors for Roger Clemens last spring, and his performance suffered.

39.   Despite his misplay, Bonilla has been remarkably consistent considering that he has been the subject of numerous trade rumors since the All-Star Game break.

40.   Edmonds expressed his displeasure in the trade rumors last winter.