1.   Any suspension will likely start at the beginning of the season.

2.   Craig Billington will likely start in place of Roy, with Marc Denis serving as his backup.

3.   Hill was scheduled to pitch Tuesday, but Alberro will likely start against the Cleveland Indians.

4.   It was obvious Thursday that Grbac has bounced back well from his sprained left ankle and will mostly likely start against the Cowboys.

5.   Rookie Keyon Dooling will likely start in place of McInnis, Clipper coach Alvin Gentry said.

6.   Right tackle SIUPELI MALAMALA, who has a sprained knee, is listed as probable, but JAMES BROWN will likely start.

7.   Sophomore Joe Walker, who nursed a tight thigh through most of the spring, will likely start at right corner.

8.   The next step in the overhaul will likely start with Raul Mondesi being traded.

9.   The Nets will likely start with single coverage on Pierce, although Kidd could play help-out defense as he usually does.

10.   Vaughn will likely start today.