41.   Interim general manager Sandy Johnson also is scheduled to be interviewed.

42.   Interim general manager Mike Port teased Henderson, telling him that there have been a few instances of ballplayers changing their ages.

43.   Interim manager Joe Maddon has wasted no time putting his stamp on the club.

44.   Interim general manager Dave Wallace said the club could add a middle reliever rather than overpay for a run-of-the-mill veteran starting pitcher.

45.   Interim general manager Frank Zaccanelli said he expects to meet with Kupchak late next week.

46.   Interim general manager Tommy Lasorda and the Mariners have denied talking about a deal for Johnson.

47.   Interim manager Bill Russell apparently has settled on waiver pickup Wayne Kirby as his leadoff hitter, and Kirby contributed to three scoring innings.

48.   Interim manager Jerry Narron said future lineups while Clark is out will depend on the opposing pitcher.

49.   Interim general manager Dave Wallace said the club is content to stand pat rather than work a trade to bring in a sparkplug.

50.   Interim manager Bill Russell said he felt some of the players have been distracted by their troubles at the plate.