Josh Wilson, who was acquired shortly before the 2010 season, had started each game until he signed with the Washington Redskins.

Carrington, who was acquired by San Diego as a free agent before the 1991 season, has started for the last two years.

The Timberwolves acquired the two before the 2003-4 season to demonstrate to Garnett that the front office was serious about winning a championship.

He was acquired as a free agent from the Miami Dolphins before the 1992 season.

Once again, the Rangers acquired a shortstop over the winter before the 1981 season.

He was acquired by the Cardinals before the 1972 season.

Luc Robitaille, acquired before the season from Pittsburgh, 'as 23 goals, but only 4 of them in the last 24 games.

More was expected out of the two players when they were acquired before the season.

"No one is above the group," explained Jones, who was acquired from Baltimore before the season.

The Rockies acquired Tracy from the Rangers before the 2012 season and invited him to spring training.