41.   Every position player save John Valentin made an appearance.

42.   Every Arizona position player had at least one hit.

43.   For one, participation among nonskill position players is high.

44.   For position players, the adjustment begins with getting used to playing every day.

45.   Four Mariners were voted into the starting lineup, and two other position players could be selected as reserves.

46.   Garciaparra was the only position player for either team who did not see action.

47.   Having fewer position players brings incredible value to stars in talent-thin positions.

48.   He also has had to shoulder the burden of knowing he was the first every-day position player to make the jump from the Japanese League.

49.   Has most experience of any position player in camp.

50.   He can limit the starts of his position players, the pitch counts of his starters, and regulate the way he uses his relievers.