11.   But Goetz picked up the split-fingered fastball while pitching winter ball in Puerto Rico.

12.   But not playing winter ball also provided something Cooper he could have done without.

13.   But something might have finally clicked this offseason at winter ball.

14.   But Speier spent three months in Puerto Rico playing winter ball, working on locating his slider and splitter.

15.   But Wilson said that the feeling in his elbow now is similar to what he felt during winter ball.

16.   But what about loyalty to the players who had been with the team through fall and winter ball and the regular season?

17.   Cruz and Tamargo are coaching winter ball and were not available for comment Friday.

18.   Despite a rough time after his jump to the Dodgers, Beltre said he feels better about his position after playing winter ball in his native Dominican Republic.

19.   Espinoza routinely talked with Baerga while Baerga was playing winter ball in Puerto Rico.

20.   Evans also sent a team of scouts to watch Perez pitch in winter ball.