51.   Spring camps are set to open a week from Thursday, with or without regular major leaguers.

52.   The most likely scenario, Duncan said, would be to send Ankiel to the extended spring camp.

53.   Umpires visited several spring camps Monday to give players a firsthand look at the new strike zone.

54.   Umpires began visiting spring camps Monday to explain the new strike zone to players and demonstrate in simulated games what it will look like.