41.   The Dodgers also may be talking to the Kansas City Royals about acquiring outfielder Johnny Damon to become their leadoff hitter and center fielder.

42.   The NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Michael Tucker from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday for minor league right-handers Chris Booker and Ben Shaffar.

43.   The Mets, continuing a youth movement in which they unloaded outfielder Bobby Bonilla and pitcher Bret Saberhagen, acquired minor league outfielders Dwight Maness and Scott Hunter.