1.   And without the ailing Ramiro Mendoza available for long relief, Torre must look to Dwight Gooden, Neagle or Cone.

2.   As for Rogers, he has struggled some this spring, and had been at least temporarily dispatched to long relief.

3.   Because Martinez will be on a fairly strict pitch limit at first, it is possible Candiotti will be the one to back him up in long relief.

4.   Bob MacDonald, a left-hander, could also see some long relief.

5.   Adams started once but was used in long relief to build his endurance.

6.   But he could form an effective lefty-righty combination with Rick Aguilera and Stan Belinda, while Joe Hudson and Mike Maddux work middle to long relief.

7.   Chris Michalak is left-handed and can pitch in long relief, which is why Narron is strongly considering him for a spot.

8.   Collins believes the losers in the battle for the fifth slot will give the Angels improved long relief and insurance if someone is injured.

9.   Daal could be an effective pitcher in long relief, but his results this spring are sporadic.

10.   Earlier in the day, they recalled Ryan Franklin from Class AAA Tacoma for long relief.