Orioles pitching

The starters

* No. 1: RH Mike Mussina (19-9, 3.29 ERA)

* No. 2: To be named, possibly RH David Cone (18-8, 3.57), LH Kenny Rogers (17-7, 3.38) or RH Kevin Brown (10-9, 3.60)

* No. 3: RH Scott Erickson (13-10, 4.81)

* No. 4: LH Kent Mercker (7-8, 4.15)

* No. 5: RH Jimmy Haynes (2-1, 2.25)/LH Rick Krivda (2-7, 4.54)

Note: The Orioles have Ben McDonald (3-6, 4.16) on their roster, but will want him to accept a major reduction in his $4.5 million salary. If he doesn't, they'll strongly consider not tendering him a contract by tomorrow.

The bullpen

* Closer: LH Randy Myers (1-2, 3.88, 38 saves)

* LH setup: Jesse Orosco (2-4, 3.26)

* RH setup: Roger McDowell (7-4, 4.02)

* RH long relief: To be named. Candidates: Armando Benitez (1-5, 5.66), Alan Mills (3-0, 7.43), Terry Clark (2-5, 3.46).

* LH long relief: Arthur Rhodes (2-5, 6.21), Mark Lee (2-0, 4.86).