81.   The players like him because he specializes in breaking up a quiet room with a funny comment.

82.   The players like the existing system, arguing that the cap would artificially drive down player salaries and dilute free agency.

83.   The players liked him.

84.   The players may have liked Bugel last season.

85.   The players would ideally like to have the designated hitter used in all games.

86.   The players would like larger purses.

87.   The players would like to see Congress throw a knockdown pitch at that onerous item.

88.   The union someday may face a big dilemma with Mahay and players like him.

89.   They may call themselves retired, but baseball players like to think they could roll out of bed on Christmas Day and whack a curveball, or throw one.

90.   Tour players do not like surprises.