11.   Even if Berlin returns, Grossman will go into spring camp as the starter, Spurrier said.

12.   For the first few weeks of spring camp, Edgardo Alfonzo appeared to be the odd man out in an infield crowded with one too many starters.

13.   He began camp this spring by spraining a ligament in his right knee when he planted his foot on a routine infield drill and the soft dirt gave way.

14.   He came to Los Angeles Dodgers spring camp claiming to be in the best shape of his life, and people nodded.

15.   He has been one of the surprises of spring camp and might start next season, according to Carroll.

16.   He endured exhaustive rehabilitation for six months and in February was preparing for spring camp.

17.   He was first slowed in spring camp by a bad back, then missed most of the exhibition schedule with a sprained knee.

18.   He was one of the young pitchers who impressed Nolan Ryan at camp this spring.

19.   In many ways, just being part of a big-league spring camp is a personal triumph in itself.

20.   Johnny Damon, Mike Mussina, Denny Neagle, Alex Rodriguez, David Wells and other high-profile players the Mets pursued will be at other spring camps.