31.   At Tucson, Ariz., Randy Johnson struck out eight in his final time facing major league hitters this spring.

32.   He will face hitters Sunday.

33.   LHP Tony Saunders, who missed most of last season after breaking his pitching arm, is throwing off a mound and progressing toward facing hitters in batting practice.

34.   Now, the side facing the hitters is all tin.

35.   Right-hander Joey Hamilton faced live hitters for the first time in more than a month on Friday.

36.   Wright, who underwent surgery on his rotator cuff in August, faced major league hitters in a game for the first time this spring Friday night.

37.   Wright is probably still a month away from being ready to face big-league hitters.

38.   Wright has only thrown batting practice to this point this spring and the Indians are anxious to see him face hitters in game conditions.

39.   Wright, who underwent surgery on his rotator cuff in August, faced major league hitters in a game for the first time since last June on Friday night.