11.  After batting practice, Giambi even found a patch of his new fans above the visiting dugout.

12.  After batting practice, Piazza continued staring at the dirt while fans pleaded for an autograph, a smile or a wave.

13.  After batting practice, the pitchers grabbed their gloves and took off for the outfield to run and shag fly balls, leaving their lonely teammate behind.

14.  But there they are, taking grounders and batting practice with what equipment they have, training to play on the world stage.

15.  Butler asked Busch to join him in the trainers room for a brief chat before batting practice.

16.  Clark went out to stretch with the team before batting practice, and his back began to bother him.

17.  Criticism comes from people who watch the team stretch before batting practice and see Griffey talking to opposing players or media.

18.  Darren Dreifort, recovering from reconstructive elbow surgery, has yet to throw batting practice and will not pitch in the first three intrasquad games.

19.  Ebert got word that he would in fact be activated after batting practice on Tuesday when Remlinger walked up and shook his hand.

20.  Guerrero took batting practice right-handed Tuesday, swinging lightly, and reported no pain.