| Minus McPherson, the club would turn to utilityman Robb Quinlan or non-roster invitee Lou Merloni to absorb most of the playing time. |
| The utilityman Joe McEwing and first baseman Tony Clark were also being offered to other teams, but Duquette told reporters yesterday that he was probably finished dealing. |
| If Anderson falters, the team could turn to utilityman Tomas Perez, a much superior fielder, on a platoon basis. |
| The Mets have the option of switching Edgardo Alfonzo to third base and starting the utilityman Desi Relaford at second, but Phillips indicated that that was not his plan now. |
| Franco, a 48-year-old utilityman, signed with Atlanta on Wednesday, rejoining the Braves a week after he was cut by the Mets. |
| The odd man out with the Prince addition appears to be utilityman Brandon Inge. |
