11.   As a player traded during a multiyear contract, the pitcher had the right to demand a trade last November.

12.   As long as his pitchers have good mechanics, are pitching aggressively and stay healthy, Contreras believes they will be more efficient when the regular season begins.

13.   Atlanta pitchers had to be thinking about Kenny Lofton all game.

14.   Ausmus said he overheard one member of the umpiring crew tell Lima the pitcher had a strong case supporting his contention that he did not intentionally throw at Payton.

15.   Before the series, Texas Manager Johnny Oates suggested that his starting pitchers had to last deep into games for the Rangers to win.

16.   Both pitchers should have worn berets.

17.   Bonilla, McRae and Henderson have all missed time because of sore knees, as has pitcher Al Leiter, who will start Monay.

18.   A knuckleball pitcher never has, and a knuckleball pitcher never will.

19.   A pitcher has no control over his wins and losses.

20.   A spotted purple pitcher has a curled back rim.