1.   Those injuries, combined with early-season player development, has altered the shape of the league race.

2.   And Daly said during a conference call when Malone resigned that he was pleased with many aspects of the organization, including scouting, player development and the manager.

3.   And reassign Malone to player development, where he belongs.

4.   Another is in the area of player development.

5.   Another key factor is the convenience of travel for players, easing player development in the West.

6.   As part of the agreement, Nero will act as consultants to the KBO for player development, sponsorship opportunities, endorsements and interleague play.

7.   At this point, it carries around the future of American soccer each time it plays, limiting the player development and experimentation.

8.   Barr had been director of player development for four seasons before moving to his most recent position.

9.   Before joining the Devil Rays, Geivett worked under Malone in Montreal as director of player development.

10.   -- The cavalcade of talent shows the quality of Mariner scouting and player development.