1.   Also, former Dodgers pitchers Ken Howell and Roger McDowell were named to minor-league staffs.

2.   Among his patients was former Red Sox pitcher Steve Avery, who was never the same after straining his oblique muscle while with the Atlanta Braves.

3.   Among the fans in attendance was former ASU pitcher Ryan Mills, who was a first-round draft pick by the Minnesota Twins.

4.   Among the players sent were Pete Rose Jr. and Gavin Osteen, the son of former Dodger pitcher Claude Osteen.

5.   An inconsistent sinkerballer this season, the former Minnesota Twins pitcher allowed only two runs and struck out five in nine innings.

6.   Another possibility is former Cleveland Indians pitcher Dave Burba, who could sign a one-year deal with the Rangers.

7.   As analysts, Seaver said, former pitchers have more to add.

8.   Astros manager and former major-league pitcher Larry Dierker said he has become immune to celebrating by players.

9.   At the same time, Green, a former pitcher, kept preaching to him about the importance of defense.

10.   Both were former pitchers, both would never turn down a T-bone steak and both have swung desperately for the moon.