1.   Beyond the disintegrating starting pitching, the undermanned bullpen, the unflappable manager, the workaholic pitching coach.

2.   Port said he intends to meet with Little and pitching coach Tony Cloninger before plotting the course of action.

3.   Pitching coach Al Nipper?

4.   The only returnees were first base coach Tommy Harper and pitching coach Ralph Treuel.

5.   The workout was conducted by Sox scout Hugh Duffy and pitching coach Larry Woodall.