31.  He had his own hitting coach and fitness coach and personal baby-sitter, and no one knew where he was, and the mystery was delicious.

32.  He has grasped for answers all season, changing bats, seeking help from current and former hitting coaches, always changing his stance and swing.

33.  He later said hitting coach Clarence Jones alerted him to the possibility two batters earlier.

34.  His coaching staff is diverse and includes a black hitting coach, a Dominican coaching at first, a French Canadian bullpen coach and a Mexican pitching coach.

35.  Hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo emphasizes that hitters should swing at nothing but strikes.

36.  Hitting coach Willie Upshaw was the first member of the coaching staff to receive an interview, meeting with Oates on Wednesday.

37.  Hitting coach Dave Engle may be the Met with the closest ties to Gwynn.

38.  Hitting coach Gerald Perry said that, and more.

39.  His hitting coach in his first year with the Brewers, current Rockies manager Don Baylor, helped immeasurably, Bichette says.

40.  Hitting coach Lee Elia bellowed his displeasure.