1.   Because his sound-world is leaner, his playing sometimes seems more direct, carrying less historical baggage.

2.   Two operations were needed to save his foot, and playing rugby again seemed as unlikely as Newport beating the All Blacks.

3.   And playing time seems to be healing the wounds of inexperience.

4.   And on several pieces, his playing seemed the least keyed to intimidate.

5.   First, not playing now seems a PR move more than anything else.

6.   His playing can occasionally seem mannered these days.

7.   Now it seems they play unexpected roles in gene control.

8.   Playing well seemed to be an accomplishment in itself on Saturday.

9.   When we lose games, it seems we play bad defense as a team.

10.   Playing another game seemed so far away for Ramon when he underwent surgery while with the Los Angeles Dodgers last summer.