41.   Kimm, the bullpen coach, said a key for Johnson is his balance.

42.   Later, Griffey faced dead-arm pitching, as bullpen coach Mark Berry lobbed balls across the plate.

43.   Little never worked with Cloninger, the former Yankees bullpen coach, before bringing him here.

44.   Last year, Collins was a scout with the Chicago Cubs, then in November joined the Devil Rays as their bullpen coach.

45.   Many baseball and Dodgers officials believe heavy fines and suspensions are coming for catcher Chad Kreuter and potentially bullpen coach Rick Dempsey for their roles in the melee.

46.   Moments later, Piniella banged shut the door to his office after summoning bullpen coach Matt Sinatro.

47.   Not so, said Indians bullpen coach Luis Isaac.

48.   Now back with the Padres, he will split responsibilities with bullpen coach Greg Booker, who was the interim pitching coach.

49.   Pitching coach Burt Hooton, first base coach Jose Cruz, hitting instructor Harry Spilman and bullpen coach John Tamargo are all expected to return next season.

50.   Pitching coach Jim Colborn, bench coach Jim Riggleman, batting coach Jack Clark and bullpen coach Jim Lett are each in their first seasons with the Dodgers.