61.   Burba and the Indians are talking about a contract extension, but both sides have agreed to put off talks until the end of the year.

62.   But a contract extension?

63.   But Alan and Randy Hendricks, his agents, would surely like a contract extension.

64.   But despite making no progress toward a contract extension with the Reds, Larkin said he was uncomfortable being a hired gun.

65.   But he was so taken by St. Louis, he signed a contract extension before the season ended.

66.   But he suffered the contusion to his right hand just five days after inking a three-year contract extension with the Kings.

67.   But if they lose Naehring, the Red Sox could find themselves without a third baseman, especially if they are unable to sign Valentin to a contract extension.

68.   But it was a contract extension nonetheless.

69.   But if that were truly the case, you would think that Griffey and his agent would be rushing along his contract extension.

70.   But Kemp said he does not second-guess himself for signing the contract extensions.