11.   Early spring games, added Kennedy, can be misleading.

12.   Elsewhere, Juan Gonzalez made four plate appearances Monday as the designated hitter in an extended spring game in Port Charlotte, Fla.

13.   Everett is scheduled to play in another extended spring game Saturday, a Florida State League game Sunday and rejoin the Rangers on Tuesday.

14.   Extended spring games are informal.

15.   Erstad is a throwback-type of player and worth watching at all times, even in spring games. . . .

16.   For the Maple Leafs, it was the ninth time in their nine playoff games this spring that they failed to score in the opening period.

17.   Garciaparra and Ramirez did not appear together in a game this spring.

18.   He has fielded well and hit well in the spring games, while the fresh-faced Clayton has struggled.

19.   He is the first pitcher in the major leagues to win five games this spring.

20.   He interviewed each man while watching playoff games last spring.