Even though the Patriots lost to the Chargers -- increasing the likelihood of New England's returning to San Diego if both teams make the playoffs -- Belichick spared his veteran roster more than 6,000 miles of flying by staying in California after an earlier win over the 49ers.
Then, he took advantage of the best player in baseball, Barry Bonds, and filled in much of the roster with spare parts.
The nucleus and most of that roster's spare parts return this season, led by a talented group still considered young by league standards.
Stoudemire spoke of the Nets as if they were an expansion team, which they might as well be, with their roster of spare parts, their nondescript arena and their utter lack of identity.
The Yankees have cobbled together a first-place team with an offense of spare parts, a Frankenstein roster of sorts, while several of their stars are on the disabled list.
Now Raines is trying to make the Yankees' roster as a spare outfielder, because Joe Torre loves his hustle, the way he works the clubhouse.
The interim front office, forced to deal without prospects to offer, delivered a few spare parts to supplement the roster.
The City of Blues charges no fee, and spares no expense, for its terrific roster of high-profile performers.
D'Antoni, who is working with a roster made up largely of spare parts, gave Bill Walker his first career start in place of Sergio Rodriguez.
The collection of no-name, unremarkable spare parts he funneled onto the Green Bay Packers' roster arrived at Super Bowl media day Tuesday.
The roster surrounding him will be a collection of role players, spare parts and unproven prospects — now including a rookie head coach.
