1.   Barfield also said outfielders need to take the time to play long toss before games, an important exercise in stretching and strengthening the throwing arm.

2.   Aaron Sele is playing long toss in Fort Myers, Fla.

3.   He stayed in shape by throwing at a local school and playing long toss in his backyard.

4.   In the split-squad game in Phoenix, DH Shawn Wooten was scratched because he strained his right knee while playing long toss.

5.   Instead of throwing between starts in the bullpen, Belcher played long toss in the outfield during the week.

6.   Martinez, meanwhile, was in considerably better spirits after testing his shoulder playing long toss.

7.   Monday, he played long toss and cleared another hurdle by running for the first time since suffering the strain.

8.   Osuna, who played long toss afterward, said he would like to throw on the side Friday before he elects to have surgery.

9.   Steve and the boys played toss with a tennis ball.

10.   Piazza plans to take batting practice and play long toss Monday.