1.   As it turned out, the Lakers only needed their starters.

2.   A fifth starter will be needed just once or twice during that month because of five open dates.

3.   Franklin and John Halama are the current candidates when the Mariners need a fifth starter.

4.   He said the Celtics need a starter and is not sure he sees a starter at that spot.

5.   James Baldwin was pennant-race tested and the Los Angeles Dodgers needed a starter.

6.   Like the Indians now, the Mets found themselves needing another starter earlier this year when Bill Pulsipher suffered a season-ending elbow injury in spring training.

7.   Pitcher Juan Acevedo appears headed for Norfolk, but he probably will be the first summoned back if the Mets need another starter during the season.

8.   Pitcher Juan Acevedo appears headed for Norfolk, where he will be the first summoned back if the Mets need another starter during the season.

9.   The Mariners need a starter who can eat up innings -- and opponents in October.

10.   The Rockets need starters.