Although Morris missed the entire 1989 season after surgery for a broken foot, he seems sure to attract offers.

Strawberry said doctors told him he would miss four to six weeks after surgery.

He missed the 1983 season after surgery on his right elbow.

He missed half the 1987 season after arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder.

In addition, he missed 10 weeks this season after surgery on his right wrist, which still gives him pain.

Dr. Mayer said a patient need miss only six days of work after surgery.

Bird missed all but six games last season after surgery on both feet.

He missed the last four months of the 2003-04 season after surgery on his left shoulder.

The 38-year-old Winfield is a significant concern because he missed all of last season after back surgery.

Cunningham, who missed almost all of the 1991 season after surgery on his left knee, will be out for 8 to 10 weeks.