1.   As long as his pitchers have good mechanics, are pitching aggressively and stay healthy, Contreras believes they will be more efficient when the regular season begins.

2.   Even good mechanics can fail to spot expert fraud.

3.   I know several good mechanics who have locked their toolboxes for the last time.

4.   My job is to make sure Jamie maintains good mechanics.

5.   Boston batting coach Rick Down said Neill has good hitting mechanics and a decent grasp of the strike zone.