1.   Sox officials request that fans not ask for autographs or attempt to shake hands.

2.   Sox officials took note of a man behind the home plate screen who was clocking Martinez with a radar gun.

3.   Sox officials concede that Jordan has one year, two at most, to make the leap into the major leagues.

4.   Sox officials remain cautiously optimistic that Reese, whose only other serious option at present appears to be Detroit, will sign with the Sox.