The Rangers scored just nine goals during their six-game slide.

"I was with him a lot during his slide," Sargsian said.

During the economy's 10-year slide, though, thousands of businessmen have killed themselves for letting down co-workers, companies and families.

During the market's recent slide, the list grew only slightly, to a still-stingy 105 names.

During his recent slide, he allowed two runs or fewer on five occasions.

Without a job, and with relatives no longer willing to cushion him during his slide, he began a long spell of homelessness.

During the Jets' three-game slide, no one on the offense has taken command with a great play.

And that has cost the Rangers during their four-game slide.

Magadan, trying to fly into second hard, held his right arm high during his slide.

Zito, who turned 27 on Friday, has had no physical ailments during his slide.