1.   Giants officials are worried that they might sign Brown to a huge contract only to have him benched by Reeves in favor of Maddox.

2.   Giants officials hope the event inspires other teams to follow their lead in raising AIDS awareness, Magowan said.

3.   Giants officials said the team implemented a policy preventing anyone except owners, coaches and noninjured players from entering the pre-game locker room.

4.   Giants officials were unavailable for comment Thursday because the club office in Tokyo was closed for a national holiday.