51.   However the Braves bullpen shapes up for the postseason, rookie John Rocker thinks he has earned his spot in it.

52.   His foremost goal after two injury-filled years with the Lakers, bigger even than earning a spot in the midseason classic, was playing in every game.

53.   I earned my spot here.

54.   I hope I can play really well and earn a spot on the team.

55.   I still feel I have to earn a spot.

56.   If he remains there, it could help his chances to earn a spot when Arena names his final roster in a few months.

57.   If voters give control of the House back to the Democrats, political experts and Democratic insiders say Frost may have earned a spot in the party leadership.

58.   If I can qualify for the Grand Prix next year, I could earn a spot that way.

59.   In past annual rebalancings, the companies added to the list tended to be ones that had soared in value, thus earning their spots.

60.   In training camp this season, with accurate resumes now on file, players have had to earn spots.