1.   A somewhat lesser operation followed, but Dibble still spent all last season on the disabled list, appearing in just six rehab games at Triple-A Indianapolis.

2.   He played rehab games for Pawtucket Tuesday and Thursday before working out with the Sox Friday at Fenway and departing for Trenton.

3.   Molina probably would need five or six rehab games before rejoining the Angels.

4.   The Angels considered sending Percival to Single-A Rancho Cucamonga to throw in a rehab game, but he said there is no need.

5.   With Christensen playing so well, the Dodgers have the luxury of letting Goodwin play in a few rehab games.

6.   Outfielder Shane Spencer, coming off major knee surgery, could soon start playing rehab games.

7.   Outfielder Shane Spencer, who is coming off major knee surgery, could soon start playing rehab games.

8.   Mora, who has played seven rehab games in the minors, was eligible to come off the DL Sunday.

9.   New York manager Joe Torre said late in spring training the outfielder would need to play two-to-three weeks in rehab games.