41.   There was immediate speculation the Texans might have drafted Wuerffel to use as trade bait.

42.   They have two leadoff-hitting center fielders, Lance Johnson and Doug Glanville, to use as trade bait.

43.   This week he was mentioned as possible trade bait for Karl Malone.

44.   Trade bait?

45.   Unless the Hawks surprise early, Dikembe Mutombo is essentially trade bait, the missing link for a playoff team.

46.   While Douglas is clearly the trade bait, Wesley might be able to help a few teams, especially since he draws a modest salary.

47.   Any one, or all of them, could be trade bait during the off-season.

48.   In past offseasons, Riley courted Latrell Sprewell, Mitch Richmond and Larry Hughes, with Brown and Mashburn often mentioned as trade bait.

49.   Outfielder Matt Lawton thought he was trade bait when he reported to spring training for the Minnesota Twins.

50.   Stackhouse, who can become a free agent in July, had been considered trade bait.