1.   And Martinez has begun his throwing program.

2.   Ashby began his throwing program Saturday and should be ready for spring training.

3.   Ashby began a throwing program Saturday.

4.   Astacio has been cleared to begin a throwing program.

5.   BILL PULSIPHER was examined by the elbow specialist Dr. JAMES ANDREWS Tuesday and was cleared to resume his throwing program in Florida.

6.   Brown completed the first phase of his throwing program without any difficulties, throwing off a flat surface five times in six days.

7.   Brown has fluid build-up behind his pitching elbow, and Tracy said the right-hander would not begin a throwing program until the fluid is gone.

8.   Even after six weeks of spring training, the Dodgers are trying to put together a throwing program to make Ishii feel more comfortable.

9.   He could begin a throwing program in January.

10.   Home in Mexico, Reynoso began a moderate throwing program about a month before reporting to camp.