41.   Stewart is fourth, while Jeff Burton edged out Jeff Gordon for the final spot in the top five.

42.   Teravainen earned the final spot with a par on the third extra hole.

43.   Sunday, Boston blew a golden chance to gain some much needed breathing room on its challengers for the final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt.

44.   That made it a hat trick of diss, including the earlier snub when Charles Barkley and Mitch Richmond were named to the final two spots.

45.   The big winners yesterday were outfielder Scarborough Green and infielder Jon Shave, who won the final two roster spots.

46.   The final two spots are up for contention.

47.   The final spot will go to either Rider, Tyronn Lue or Mike Penberthy.

48.   The final three spots will be filled Monday during qualifying at Papago and Encanto golf courses.

49.   The final spot in the bullpen probably will go to Lou Pote over lefty Mark Lukasiewicz.

50.   The final spot turned into a battle between Hernandez and Redding, and each staked a claim with solid outings through four starts.