--LHP Daniel Ray Herrera, all 5-foot-6 of him, is a longshot for a bullpen spot, has faced 10 hitters in three innings this spring and retired nine.
--OF Jacque Jones hit .321 in the Mexican winter league, working to resurrect his career. But he got off to a slow start in Grapefruit League play, hitting only .087 (2-for-23). Even though manager Dusty Baker is familiar with him, Jones must step it up to win a spot as an extra player. --RHP Micah Owings had given up two runs in 14 2/3 innings and RHP Homer Bailey had given up one run in 10 innings in their battle to capture the No. 5 starting spot.
--OF Jonny Gomes has been impressive in a bid to make the team, hitting .364 with three homers and 10 RBIs in 22 at-bats.
--3B Juan Francisco set a Dominican winter league record for a left-handed hitter with 12 homers. Rafael Batista's record of eight had stood for 33 years.
BY THE NUMBERS: 5 -- Grand slams hit by five different players (Chris Valaika, Donell McDonald, Jonny Gomes, Craig Tatum, Jerry Hairston Jr.) in the first 10 games, two more than any other team.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "People think we won't score runs, but our hitting is really coming around, and I don't think we'll have as big a problem as some people believe." -- Manager Dusty Baker.
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