One Yankees official, who talked to Steinbrenner about Strawberry today, was convinced the owner wants to sign him.

When asked if he could get on the mound 24 hours after hearing the ugly news about Strawberry, Cone said: "Yes, very much.

The potential for a soggy field has changed Torre's feelings about Strawberry.

Still, when the Yankees were asked about Strawberry, the corks were put back in the champagne and reality replaced rowdiness.

This is about Darryl Strawberry, and Lisa Strawberry, living to old age.

Nothing could be farther from the truth than what you're reading and hearing about Strawberry.

There was scarcely anything altered about Strawberry at the plate.

"We don't know about Raines or about Strawberry for sure," said Torre.

The catch in right, accompanied by a standing ovation, also showed that potential is still an appropriate word when talking about Strawberry.

And he still reads the newspapers, paying close attention to the stories about Gooden and Strawberry.