41.   The Sox are looking for another big bat in the middle of the lineup and a character guy, and Alou meets both conditions.

42.   The teams were not keeping score, but Shawn Parker of Miller Lite was swinging a big bat in the game that lasted more than two hours.

43.   Their big bats Sunday were center fielder Bernie Williams, left fielder Ricky Ledee and catcher Jorge Posda.

44.   When he was acquired from Cleveland, it was hoped he would provide the big bat in the lineup the Mets sorely lacked.

45.   When three top pitchers, three big bats and a leadoff hitter spend time on the disabled list, chances of repeating as division champions are going to suffer.

46.   Where was Hill, the big right-handed bat?

47.   With Canseco taking his big bat to friendly Fenway Park, the Rangers acquired Otis Nixon and a minor league third baseman, Luis Ortiz.

48.   With the designated hitter rule in effect, Diamondbacks manager Bob Brenly thought making a lineup would be as easy as sliding a big bat into his established order.

49.   Burnitz adds another big bat to a lineup that returns Mike Piazza and Edgardo Alfonzo.

50.   In an Oakland lineup known for its big left-handed bats, Ramon Hernandez succeeded Tuesday night where Jason Giambi could not.