11.   The Yankees held an optional workout Thursday afternoon in chilly drizzle at Jacobs Field.

12.   Torre announced an optional workout Wednesday but told Ledee it was not optional for him.

13.   Tuesday was an optional workout for Sox players, and Ramirez came to the park for treatment, hitting, and some light running.

14.   About half the Yankees showed for an optional workout.

15.   Bocachica hurt his ankle during an optional workout at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday.

16.   Bourque frequently rides to practice with goalie Patrick Roy, who has won three Stanley Cups, and he attends every optional workout.

17.   Cordero was not among about a half-dozen players who attended an optional workout at Fenway Park on Wednesday, the end of the three-day All-Star break.

18.   Every player except for rookie infielder Rafael Furcal, who has been suffering from the flu, attended an optional Braves workout Wednesday morning.

19.   Less than an hour after taking part in an optional workout at South Mountain Arena, a visibly upset Guerin said his request to be traded was unchanged.

20.   Rodman took park in an optional workout with several teammates Thursday afternoon.