1.   An exception was Michael Coleman, the rookie outfielder, who had asked coach Wendell Kim to help him with his base-running technique.

2.   Another factor could be how quick rookie outfielder Rod Myers returns from his broken wrist.

3.   Another year, the Mets had a rookie outfielder named Danny Napoleon.

4.   A few weeks ago in Montreal, as Benitez gave an interview, the rookie outfielder Timo Perez interrupted and pointed to a magazine.

5.   A rookie outfielder makes the catch of his life.

6.   After batting practice ended Friday, the rookie outfielder asked Mitch Webster to throw.

7.   He said he would have gladly taken a reduced role to make room for rookie outfielders Johnny Damon, Michael Tucker and Brent Cookson.

8.   One out later, rookie outfielder Austin Kearns, who was making his major-league debut, hit an RBI single to right field.

9.   One such player is Rondell White, the rookie outfielder who drove in seven runs against Los Angeles on Sunday.

10.   Rookie outfielders Jason Romano and Ryan Ludwick started in left and center, respectively, Friday.