41.   The Rangers can use a left-handed starter or long reliever to help neutralize the strong left-handed hitting lineups featured by Oakland, New York and Cleveland.

42.   The Rangers prefer that Esteban Loaiza remain in his role as a long reliever, where he has flourished of late, Oates said.

43.   The White Sox added three more runs off Oliver in the fifth before Oates brought in long reliever Matt Perisho.

44.   They could put Oliver in the bullpen as a long reliever.

45.   Wise is expected to be called up from Salt Lake, though Scioscia said a start by long reliever Lou Pote is another option.

46.   Blair, who can pitch as a long reliever or spot starter, retired all four batters he faced Wednesday.

47.   Blair, a non-roster player, will make the team as a spot starter and long reliever.

48.   Cleveland manager Charlie Manuel said the move was necessary in case a long reliever was needed in the next few days.

49.   It appears Willie Blair will begin the season as the long reliever out of the bullpen.

50.   Signed as a free agent, Jarvis appeared to have made the club as a long reliever.