71.   Johnson could be expected to anticipate with delight the addition of a front-line pitcher or position player.

72.   Jimy Williams once used a position player, Mike Benjamin, as a pitcher, but he hates the concept, thinking it makes a mockery of the game.

73.   Knuckleballing your way to fame and fortune is a not-uncommon dream of position players.

74.   Lachemann said two pitchers and one position player would likely be sent down, with three catchers likely to be kept.

75.   Kerrigan has urged others to seek his advice, as may a number of position players who report this week.

76.   Leyritz, who was the only Red Sox position player with a World Series ring, said Sunday night he thinks the club may come to regret the deal.

77.   Like the position players, there are spots on the pitching staff that have to be settled.

78.   Molina is one of only two position players in the American League in an opening-day lineup who is without a homer this season.

79.   Monday was the day for the Braves position players to report to camp.

80.   More clay was added to firm up the dirt where each position player typically stands and surrounding first base.