1.   But Alomar would probably prefer to hit in the third slot.

2.   By law, the third open slot must go to a Republican or independent.

3.   In grocery stores, Cherry Coke will take the third slot, followed by Vanilla Coke.

4.   Instead, it is Keyes who is poised to fill the third slot.

5.   President Bill Clinton has already nominated former Assistant Attorney General Sheila Anthony for one seat and must nominate a Republican or an independent for the third slot.

6.   Strong replaced freshman Stephan Bragner, but the two will compete for the third slot as the spring season progresses.

7.   The Dodgers envision Ishii fitting into the third slot of a starting rotation that includes Kevin Brown, Hideo Nomo and Andy Ashby.

8.   The third slot remains open.

9.   They moved within one and one half games of Indiana in the Central Division standing and the third slot in the playoffs.

10.   Win their next three games and they sew up the third slot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.