1.   And John Cumberland, the earthy bullpen coach, provides the perfect foil when the pitchers need a respite from the computer-fueled mind of Dr. Joe.

2.   And with Piazza looming, Torre sent word to the bullpen coach, Tony Cloninger, for Cone to warm up, that he would be pitching to Piazza.

3.   Bench coach Jim Tracy, batting coach Rick Down and bullpen coach Rick Dempsey are in their first full season with the organization.

4.   Allenson was out of baseball last year after spending three seasons as the Red Sox bullpen coach.

5.   Bullpen coach John Mizerock is the interim manager.

6.   Bullpen coach Bill Castro has done the most work with Mintz thus far.

7.   Bullpen coach Larry Hardy said Patterson needs both pitches to be effective.

8.   Bullpen catcher Doug Witt doubles as the bullpen coach while Bosman is gone.

9.   Bullpen coach Dave Carlucci stays on as the bullpen catcher.

10.   Bullpen coach Larry Hardy shook his head in wonder and walked away.