41.   His value as a kick returner is undeniable, and the Chiefs probably made a mistake by not using Vanover in that role to begin the season.

42.   However, he was thrown out of training camp by Fitch for an expletive-filled tirade and began the season on the injured list because of weight problems.

43.   If DAVID WELLS is not ready to begin the season, Torre said, RAMIRO MENDOZA and WILLIE BANKS are the top candidates to replace him in the rotation.

44.   In a year that simply called for steady improvement, these upstarts win six of eight games to begin their season.

45.   It was a perfect way to begin a season, perhaps even for Huskies fans, who know a darling when they see one.

46.   It was Pooh starting at point guard to begin the season.

47.   Left-hander Joel Adamson began the season as the fifth starter, but suffered a rotator-cuff injury.

48.   Lacher began the season with several spectacularly effective games but has surrendered eight goals in the last two -- victories over Ottawa and Hartford.

49.   Like a second baseman, where he began the season?

50.   LoVecchio began last season as the starter but lost his job to Carlyle Holiday after three games.