51.   The Angels had to call off a roster move Tuesday after discovering that the minor-leaguer they sought to call up, pitcher Mike James, is out of options.

52.   That will require a roster move.

53.   The Astros will make a couple roster moves today with the expected return of reliever Doug Brocail and right fielder Moises Alou from the disabled list.

54.   The Cowboys made several roster moves Tuesday, topped by placing tight end Mike Lucky on injured reserve.

55.   The Celtics have been a team in transition in recent years, which makes their recent roster moves as much the rule as the exception.

56.   The Celtics made another roster move prior to game time Wednesday night, and Dee Brown found himself on the injured list for the third time this season.

57.   The Dodgers must make a roster move before Checo starts against Cincinnati on Wednesday.

58.   The Jets made three roster moves Tuesday, re-signing kicker DON SILVESTRI and waiving defensive end JEFF FAULKNER and fullback SHERRIDEN MAY.

59.   The Kings originally planned to recall Brad Chartrand with their next roster move.

60.   The Lakers would have to make a roster move before activating Johnson.