1.   And Williams, who will be in the last year of his contract, needs to have a productive season.

2.   Athletes such as Russell and Detroit Red Wings center Steve Yzerman have enjoyed productive seasons despite playing with the permanently torn ligament.

3.   Bell, the veteran outfielder who last year suffered through his least productive season with the Astros, was less charitable.

4.   A popular first baseman finished a productive albeit short season for the Red Sox.

5.   After five productive seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, Duckworth has bounced around the NBA with the reputation of being overweight.

6.   But he had his least productive rushing season while battling a badly sprained right great toe for more than three months.

7.   Clark also might attract a multiyear contract from another organization if he enjoys a productive season, but there could be consequences if he does not remain healthy.

8.   Davis is coming off his most productive season in his four-year NFL career.

9.   Frank played five years in the NFL, retiring with some productive seasons left.

10.   Glaus, though, could be on his way to the most productive season in Anaheim Angels history.