1.   Also, among those chosen to meet the president before the game were hitting coach Reggie Smith and utility outfielder Wayne Kirby, the only African-American Dodgers.

2.   But he faced the media immediately after the game with Russell, Mota and hitting coach Reggie Smith at his side.

3.   But the improvement is something he and hitting coach Rod Carew have been aiming for.

4.   Gonzalez carried on a loud, animated conversation in Spanish with broadcaster Luis Mayoral and hitting coach Rudy Jarmillo, but refused to talk to reporters.

5.   Gonzalez went after Brown and had to be restrained by Jose Canseco and hitting coach Willie Upshaw.

6.   Hitting coach Willie Upshaw and infield coach Perry Hill have been offered positions in the minor leagues.

7.   Melvin apparently will have a strong say in the pitching and hitting coaches.

8.   Salmon also has made another request to Scioscia and hitting coach Mickey Hatcher.

9.   Unlike Mondesi, who has known only success until this season, Sosa struggled with hitting coaches and a language barrier.

10.   Payton had to be restrained by hitting coach Dave Engle and teammate Benny Agbayani.