51.   Carl Everett took batting practice, then donned a headset and fielded questions on a radio talk show that has been less than flattering to him.

52.   Chopped salads take practice.

53.   Claire looked at Bonilla and Eisenreich taking batting practice.

54.   Collins thought Edmonds, who is on the disabled list, would be in town so that he could take batting practice.

55.   Collins watched Edmonds take batting practice Tuesday while hitting coach Rod Carew pitched.

56.   Cordero took batting practice Friday and did not to speak to the media, leaving Duquette and manager Jimy Williams to answer the tougher questions.

57.   Connecting with voters takes practice.

58.   Cordero took batting practice Friday and did not to speak to the media at Fenway, leaving Duquette and manager Jimy Williams to answer the tougher questions.

59.   Darryl Strawberry, attempting a comeback from colon cancer, took batting practice Saturday for the first time since his surgery and reported that all went well.

60.   Danny Bautista reported to the clubhouse Tuesday worse for wear after his collision at the plate Monday and was scratched before the Braves took batting practice.