11.   It lasted three weeks and was finally diagnosed as a strained oblique muscle.

12.   Kerrigan talked about the oblique muscle, which landed Martinez on the disabled list last year.

13.   Kremchek will, however, talk in general terms about oblique muscle injuries.

14.   Kasper was unsure when Bourque, out with an oblique muscle strain, would be back in the lineup.

15.   Kremchek said there is no way to know why some players are more susceptible to oblique muscle injuries than others.

16.   Left wing Sergei Samsonov, who is suffering from a bruised oblique muscle, remained off the ice.

17.   Pedro has already done a shift in the penalty box and spent time on the DL with a strained oblique muscle on his left side.

18.   Reserve outfielder Bruce Aven continues to be bothered by a strained left oblique muscle.

19.   Rey Ordonez played catch before the game for the first time since pulling an oblique muscle Friday and said he might take batting practice Tuesday.

20.   Rusty Greer missed his third consecutive game because of a tight left oblique muscle, which continues to heal slowly.