MLB spring training, 2013
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Atlanta Braves pitcher David Hale, right, throws to New York Mets' Wilfredo Tovar, left, as home plate umpire Sean Barber watches during the seventh inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Monday, March 4, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Braves won 4-2. -
Atlanta Braves outfielder B.J. Upton holds a bat while waiting at the on deck circle during the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, March 4, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. -
The Kansas City Royals' Jarrod Dyson (1) follows through on a single against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of a spring training game at Goodyear Stadium in Goodyear, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Royals defeated the Indians, 4-1.
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The Kansas City Royals team gathers to loosen up under palm trees before a spring training baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Goodyear Stadium in Goodyear, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Royals defeated the Indians, 4-1. (John Sleezer/ Kansas City Star/ MCT) -
Kansas City Royals' Johnny Giavotella (9) reaches second on a double before the throw reaches Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) in the second inning of a spring training game at Goodyear Stadium in Goodyear, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Royals defeated the Indians, 4-1. (John Sleezer/ Kansas City Star/ MCT) -
Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish makes his 2013 spring training debut against the Chicago White Sox in Surprise, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Darvish worked two innings, as the White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 14-8. (Paul Moseley/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ MCT) -
Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish makes his 2013 spring training debut against the Chicago White Sox in Surprise, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Darvish worked two innings, as the White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 14-8. (Paul Moseley/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ MCT) -
A sculpture outside Goodyear Stadium towers above the palm trees during a spring training baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians in Goodyear, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Royals defeated the Indians, 4-1. (John Sleezer/ Kansas City Star/ MCT) -
Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth, center, and first baseman Adam LaRoche, left, talk with manager Davey Johnson, right, before an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip) -
Miami Marlins pitcher Nathan Eovaldi throws during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip) -
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, front, jogs with teammates before an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Carlos Beltran blows a bubble with chewing gum while stretching before an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Florida Gov. Rick Scott, left, rakes a field with grounds crew workers Jeff Haag, center, and Anthony Melton, right, during a work day before a baseball spring training exhibition game between the Detroit Tigers and the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez throws before a baseball spring training exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera hits in the batting cage before a baseball spring training exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Players for the Chicago White Sox walk off the field after a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. The White Sox won 14-8. (AP Photo/ Charlie Riedel) -
Chicago White Sox's Adam Dunn celebrates in the dugout with teammates after he scored on single by Hector Gimenez during a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Charlie Riedel) -
Chicago White Sox batting coach Jeff Manto watches from the dugout during a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Charlie Riedel) -
Chicago White Sox's Hector Gimenez, left, and Alex Rios celebrate after Gimenez scored on a walk during an exhibition spring training against the Texas Rangers baseball game Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Charlie Riedel) -
Sheree Baxter fills out the lineup board for fans before an exhibition spring training baseball game between the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip) -
Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols smiles after taking batting practice before an exhibition spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash) -
New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada throws to first during a workout before an exhibition spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Washington Nationals pitcher Dan Haren throws during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip) -
St. Louis Cardinals players look on as New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis, right, takes batting practice before an exhibition spring training baseball game, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Daryl Magill reacts after singing the national anthem before an exhibition spring training baseball game between the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Atlanta Braves second baseman Blake DeWitt stretches with teammates before a baseball spring training exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Los Angeles Angels' Josh Hamilton talks to fans before an exhibition spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash) -
Texas Rangers' A.J. Pierzynski watches his single during a spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox pm Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz.
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Chicago White Sox shortstop Angel Sanchez stretches in the dugout during a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Charlie Riedel) -
Chicago Cubs third baseman Christian Villanueva has trouble with a ground ball off the bat of Colorado Rockies' Michael Cuddyer during an exhibition spring training baseball game Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash) -
St. Louis Cardinals' Ryan Jackson singles to score two runs in the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. St. Louis won 15-4. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
Chicago Cubs' Christian Villanueva hits a home run during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash) -
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Jesus Montero, left, and Boston Red Sox bullpen catcher Manny Martinez, right, warm up their respective pitchers in the seventh inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
Boston Red Sox's Jose Iglesias moves out of the way of a pitch by St. Louis Cardinals' Marc Rzepczynski in the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. St. Louis won 15-4. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
The Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria singles off Houston Astros pitcher Jordan Lyles in the first inning of a spring training game in Port Charlotte, Florida, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Rays beat the Astros, 7-2. (James Borchuck/ Tampa Bay Times/ MCT) -
The Tampa Bay Rays' Tim Beckham relaxes in the dugout before the spring training game against the Houston Astros in Port Charlotte, Florida, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Rays beat the Astros, 7-2. (James Borchuck/ Tampa Bay Times/ MCT) -
Houston Astros catcher Jason Jaramillo tags out the Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria at home plate on a fielders choice to end the first inning of a spring training game in Port Charlotte, Florida, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Rays beat the Astros, 7-2. (James Borchuck/ Tampa Bay Times/ MCT) -
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin throws before the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash) -
St. Louis Cardinals' Daniel Descalso throws to first base to get out Boston Red Sox's Ryan Sweeney after fielding his ground ball in the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. St. Louis won 15-4. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
Boston Red Sox's Dan Butler returns to the dugout after striking out in the ninth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. St. Louis won 15-4. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro, right, throws to first as Colorado Rockies' Ramon Hernandez is caught in a rundown during an exhibition spring training baseball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash) -
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, center, watches from the dugout in the eighth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. St. Louis won 15-4. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
The Tampa Bay Rays' Sam Fuld makes a diving catch on a fly ball hit by the Houston Astros' Justin Maxwell in the first inning of a spring training game in Port Charlotte, Florida, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Rays beat the Astros, 7-2. (James Borchuck/ Tampa Bay Times/ MCT) -
The Tampa Bay Rays' Ryan Roberts, left, can't make the tag out on the Houston Astros' Brandon Barnes during a stolen base in the first inning of a spring training game in Port Charlotte, Florida, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Rays beat the Astros, 7-2. (James Borchuck/ Tampa Bay Times/ MCT) -
The Tampa Bay Rays' David Price prepares to go on the field to face the Houston Astros in a spring training game in Port Charlotte, Florida, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Rays beat the Astros, 7-2. (James Borchuck/ Tampa Bay Times/ MCT) -
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler (16) connects on a two-run home run against the Cleveland Indians in the fifth inning of a spring training game at Goodyear Stadium in Goodyear, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Royals defeated the Indians, 4-1. (John Sleezer/ Kansas City Star/ MCT) -
The Kansas City Royals' Johnny Giavotella (9) follows through on a double against the Cleveland Indians in the second inning of a spring training game at Goodyear Stadium in Goodyear, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Royals defeated the Indians, 4-1. (John Sleezer/ Kansas City Star/ MCT) -
Mary Ragland, originally from Independence, Missouri, and now living in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, buys ice cream from a Mister Softee truck during a spring training game between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians at Goodyear Stadium in Goodyear, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Royals defeated the Indians, 4-1. (John Sleezer/ Kansas City Star/ MCT) -
The Kansas City Royals' Jarrod Dyson (1) steels second as the throw to Cleveland Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera (13) bounces off his glvoe in the third inning of a spring training game at Goodyear Stadium in Goodyear, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Royals defeated the Indians, 4-1. (John Sleezer/ Kansas City Star/ MCT) -
Barton Murray, 13, of Boston, sits atop the outfield wall waiting to catch a ball in the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. -
Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau, left, runs into a fan and spills his drink while chasing a foul ball against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Dunedin, Fla., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. -
Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder hits a two-run home run during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland, left, and Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons talk before before an exhibition spring training baseball game at Joker Marchant Stadium Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Neil Davidson) -
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, top, pitches to New York Mets second baseman Justin Turner during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Fans hope for players t come over for autographs before the spring training game between the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers in Surprise, Arizona, Friday, February 22, 2013. The game finished in a 5-5 tie. (Paul Moseley/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ MCT) -
Josh Beeson and son Landon, 4, from Banning, California, wait along the third baseline for player autographs during the spring training game between the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers in Surprise, Arizona, Friday, February 22, 2013. The game ended in a 5-5 tie. (Paul Moseley/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ MCT) -
The The Rangers' Nelson Cruz follows through on his two-run home run against he Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of a spring training game in Surprise, Arizona, Friday, February 22, 2013. The game ended in a 5-5 tie. (Paul Moseley/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ MCT) -
The The Rangers' Nelson Cruz watches his two-run home run against he Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of a spring training game in Surprise, Arizona, Friday, February 22, 2013. The game ended in a 5-5 tie. (Paul Moseley/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ MCT) -
The Rangers Nelson Cruz (on steps) and David Murphy (top of steps) arrive at the dugout after Cruz' two-run home run against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of a spring training game in Surprise, Arizona, Friday, February 22, 2013. The game ended in a 5-5 tie. (Paul Moseley/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ MCT) -
Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) stops to sign autographs before the start of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Surprise, Arizona, Friday, February 22, 2013. The game ended in a 5-5 tie. (John Sleezer/ Kansas City Star/ MCT) -
Texas Rangers CEO & President Nolan Ryan meets sportswriters before the spring training game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, Friday, February 22, 2013. The game finished in a 5-5 tie. (Paul Moseley/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ MCT) -
Cleveland Indians right fielder Drew Stubbs, right, can't handle a two-run double by Cincinnati Reds' Ryan Hanigan, in front of Michael Bourn, left, during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Goodyear, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
Seattle Mariners shortstop Carlos Triunfel throws to first for a double play after forcing out James Darnell (22) at second during an exhibition baseball game Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Charlie Riedel) -
San Diego Padres pitcher Adys Portillo throws to Seattle Mariners' Jesus Montero during a spring training exhibition baseball game Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Charlie Riedel) -
Atlanta Braves pitcher Paul Maholm throws during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip) -
Kansas City Royals' Max Ramirez (63) is tagged out at the plate by Texas Rangers catcher Konrad Schmidt (68) in the ninth inning of a spring training game in Surprise, Arizona, Friday, February 22, 2013. The game ended in a 5-5 tie. (John Sleezer/ Kansas City Star/ MCT) -
The Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar (2) connects on a hit in the third inning of a spring training game against the Texas Rangers in Surprise, Arizona, Friday, February 22, 2013. The game ended in a 5-5 tie. (John Sleezer/ Kansas City Star/ MCT) -
The Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar (2) follows through on a hit in the third inning of a spring training game against the Texas Rangers in Surprise, Arizona, Friday, February 22, 2013. The game ended in a 5-5 tie. (John Sleezer/ Kansas City Star/ MCT) -
Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) chases down a grounder before throwing Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz out at first in the second inning of a spring training game in Surprise, Arizona, Friday, February 22, 2013. The game ended in a 5-5 tie. (John Sleezer/ Kansas City Star/ MCT) -
Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar (2) chases down a fly ball for an out on Texas Rangers' A.J. Pierzynski in the second inning of a spring training game in Surprise, Arizona, Friday, February 22, 2013. The game ended in a 5-5 tie. (John Sleezer/ Kansas City Star/ MCT) -
Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) stops to sign autographs before the start of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Surprise, Arizona, Friday, February 22, 2013. The game ended in a 5-5 tie. (John Sleezer/ Kansas City Star/ MCT) -
Cleveland Indians pitcher Giovanni Soto throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning during an exhibition spring training baseball game in Goodyear, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Shin-Soo Choo, of South Korea, fields a Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana hit in the first inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Goodyear, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
A mascot dances on the field while players for the Seattle Mariners stretch against the outfield wall between innings of an exhibition baseball game against the San Diego Padres Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Charlie Riedel) -
San Diego Padres left fielder Travis Buck catches a fly ball hit by Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager for an out during an exhibition baseball game Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Charlie Riedel) -
San Diego Padres' Jedd Gyorko watches the flight of his grand slam during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Charlie Riedel) -
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Sean O'Sullivan throws during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Charlie Riedel) -
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ramon Ortiz is silhouetted while warming up during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Atlanta Braves pitcher Paul Maholm throws during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip) -
New York Yankees' Robinson Cano stretches with teammates before an exhibition baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip) -
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi asks his players to move back during batting practice before an exhibition baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip) -
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, center, talks with third base coach Brad Mills during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Goodyear, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada rounds the bases after hitting a home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Washington Nationals catcher Chris Snyder, left, is congratulated by manager Davey Johnson after hitting a home run off New York Mets pitcher Shaun Marcum during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Susan Fertitta wears New York Mets sandals and orange nail polish supporting her team before an exhibition baseball game between the Mets and the Washington Nationals in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Washington Nationals first base coach Tony Tarasco, right, hugs New York Mets bullpen coach Ricky Bones before an exhibition baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
New York Mets non-roster invitee outfielder Marlon Byrd juggles his bat before an exhibition baseball game between the Mets and the Washington Nationals in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Pat Lowe wears a hat covered with pins before an exhibition baseball game between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Brandon Morrow throws a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Emilio Bonifacio, left, talks with Detroit Tigers second baseman Omar Infante, right, before an exhibition baseball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland looks on before an exhibition baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Philadelphia Phillies' Cole Hamels pitches during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Clearwater, in Fla. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum) -
Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Anthony Gose makes a leaping catch of a fly ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez throws a pitch during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley follows through with an RBI-single off Houston Astros' Lucas Harrell during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Clearwater, in Fla. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum) -
Houston Astros' Lucas Harrell pitches during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Clearwater, in Fla. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum) -
In this image taken with a fisheye lens, the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, the Phillie Phanatic, reacts after the playing of the national anthem before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game between the Phillies and the Houston Astros, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Clearwater, in Fla. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum) -
Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder watches his two-run home run during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche, left, talks with his son Drake, 11, while waiting to take batting practice during spring training baseball in Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.
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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Colby Lewis poses for photoghraphers during photo day at baseball spring training Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Charlie Riedel) -
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) and Ryan Zimmerman (11) run the bases during spring training baseball in Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.(AP Photo/ Phelan M. Ebenhack) -
New York Mets third baseman Zach Lutz signs autographs during spring training baseball, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
New York Mets starting pitcher Jonathon Niese reacts after throwing a live batting practice session during spring training baseball, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
New York Mets manager Terry Collins reacts during spring training baseball, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Jose Reyes watches batting practice during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera, right, jokes around with Blue Jays infielder Eugenio Velez, left, during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Loup pitches during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Former Boston Red Sox catcher and captain and now special assistant to the team, Jason Varitek, left, watches as catcher David Ross throws during a spring training baseball workout, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus poses for photographers during photo day at baseball spring training Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Charlie Riedel) -
Washington Nationals catcher Carlos Maldonado watches from the dugout during a spring training baseball workout in Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.(AP Photo/ Phelan M. Ebenhack) -
New York Mets non-roster invitee pitcher Scott Rice walks onto a practice field before the start of a spring training baseball workout, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
New York Mets third baseman David Wright runs during spring training baseball, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista stretches during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera watches batting practice during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) laughs after throwing off the mound during batting practice at spring training baseball in Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.(AP Photo/ Phelan M. Ebenhack) -
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws from the mound as coach Greg Booker watches during batting practice at spring training baseball in Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.(AP Photo/ Phelan M. Ebenhack) -
Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson, left, and batting coach Rick Eckstein chat during spring training baseball in Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.(AP Photo/ Phelan M. Ebenhack) -
Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper runs past fans while changing to a different field during spring training baseball in Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.(AP Photo/ Phelan M. Ebenhack) -
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg warms up in the bullpen during spring training baseball in Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.(AP Photo/ Phelan M. Ebenhack) -
Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth has a laugh while warming up during spring training baseball in Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.(AP Photo/ Phelan M. Ebenhack) -
New York Yankees' Joba Chamberlain pitches batting practice during a workout at baseball spring training, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum) -
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi poses in a photo booth during the team's photo day at baseball spring training, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum) -
New York Yankees' Kyle Higashioka, from left, Francisco Cervelli, Joe Girardi, Bobby Wilson and J.R. Murphy follow a pop up during a workout at baseball spring training, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum) -
New York Yankees' Derek Jeter smiles while talking with the media during a workout at baseball spring training, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum) -
New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki, of Japan, smiles while talking with a teammate before taking batting practice during a workout at baseball spring training, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum) -
New York Yankees' Derek Jeter fields a grounder during a workout at baseball spring training, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum) -
Boston Red Sox pitcher Alfredo Aceves throws during batting practice in a spring training baseball workout, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
Boston Red Sox' Will Middlebrooks fields a ball during a spring training baseball workout, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez, left, and former catcher and captain, Jason Varitek, center, both now special assistants to the team, speak with general manager Ben Cherington, right, during a spring training baseball workout, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
Boston Red Sox' Jose Iglesias, from left, Mauro Gomez, and Devon Marrero, listen to teammate David Ortiz, standing, as he talks with them in the dugout during a spring training baseball workout, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth watches while waiting to take batting practice during spring training baseball in Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.(AP Photo/ Phelan M. Ebenhack) -
New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira laughs while waiting to take batting practice during a workout at baseball spring training, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum) -
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier warms up before batting cage work during spring training baseball in Phoenix, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons, left, talks with Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia, right, during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Loup pitchers during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeremy Jeffress pitchers during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ricky Romero pitches during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Houston Astros outfielder Fernando Martinez throws a ball during spring training baseball at the Osceola County Stadium, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/ Houston Chronicle, Karen Warren) MANDATORY CREDIT -
Boston Red Sox's Jonny Gomes leaves the ballpark field through a door in the outfield during a spring training baseball workout, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
Boston Red Sox catcher David Ross, left, takes batting practice as manager John Farrell, right, watches during a spring training baseball workout, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
Boston Red Sox players, from left, Mike Napoli, Jonny Gomes, and Lyle Overbay, talk in the outfield during batting practice at a spring training baseball workout, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez, left, now a special assistant to the team, speaks with general manager Ben Cherington, center, and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, right, during a spring training baseball workout, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
Mark Brainson, of Mashpee, Mass., hangs on a fence while watching the Boston Red Sox practice during a spring training baseball workout, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/ David Goldman) -
Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax, left, talks with pitcher Chris Capuano during spring training baseball in Phoenix, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax watches workouts during spring training baseball in Phoenix, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
In this Feb. 13, 2013 photo, Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis catches a ball during baseball spring training in Phoenix. Ellis' winding path through the minors improbably led to one of the majors' highest-profile catching jobs, and he's aware of the responsibility resting on his shoulders with the Dodgers' high-priced starting rotation. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker watches stretching during spring training baseball in Goodyear, Ariz.,Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013.
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Baltimore Orioles left fielder Xavier Avery lunges but misses the ball during a baseball spring training drill Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Sarasota, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
In this photo taken with a fisheye lens, New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis hits batting practice during spring training baseball, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
New York Mets manager Terry Collins, left, reacts while talking to non-roster invitee pitcher Scott Atchison, right, during spring training baseball, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman stretches during spring training baseball in Goodyear, Ariz.,Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shin-Soo Choo, of South Korea, catches a ball during baseball spring training in Goodyear, Ariz., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada, left, talks to second baseman Justin Turner during spring training baseball, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips smiles during spring training baseball in Goodyear, Ariz., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
Cincinnati Reds players stretch during spring training baseball in Goodyear, Ariz.,Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
Cincinnati Reds pitchers workout during spring training baseball in Goodyear, Ariz., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier fields a ball during spring training baseball in Goodyear, Ariz., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto tosses the ball during spring training baseball in Goodyear, Ariz., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jair Jurrjens, right, does a drill during a baseball spring training workout Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Sarasota, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter tosses the ball in front of catcher Matt Wieters, left, during a drill in a baseball spring training workout Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Sarasota, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jake Arrieta, left, sprints with teammate pitcher Dylan Bundy, right, during a baseball spring training workout Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Sarasota, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Houston Astros infielder Brandon Laird, left, yawns while stretching during a spring training baseball workout Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip) -
Houston Astros outfielders Jimmy Paredes, left, and Robbie Grossman, right, collide while trying to catch a fly ball during a spring training baseball workout Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip) -
Houston Astros infielders Tyler Greene, left, and Jose Altuve, right, practice their Astros win celebration during a spring training baseball workout Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip) -
New York Yankees' CC Sabathia pitches during a workout at baseball spring training, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum) -
New York Yankees' Brett Marshall warms up during a workout at baseball spring training, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum) -
New York Yankees' Kyle Higashioka catches in the bullpen during a workout at baseball spring training, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum) -
Tampa Bay Rays pitching coach Jim Hickey, left, watches as Matt Moore throws a bullpen session during a spring training baseball workout Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/ Chris O'Meara) -
A net full of baseballs are shown before the Toronto Blue Jays take part in batting practice during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera lays down a bunt in batting practice at baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Jose Reyes is silhouetted as he warms up during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Jose Reyes watches batting practice during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Edwin Encarnacion, front, bats his glove during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
FILE - This Feb. 13, 2013 file photo shows San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy watching as his son, Brett Bochy, throws during a spring training baseball workout in Scottsdale, Ariz. A little bit of playful razzing comes with the territory for Brett Bochy. He's in his first big league camp for the Giants. And, his dad's the manager. Yet a quick poll around the clubhouse will tell you that his teammates know the right-hander earned this opportunity. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings, FIle) -
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons hold a baseball during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia is silhouetted as he takes part in batting practice during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Los Angeles Angels' Michael Kohn throws during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash) -
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons, right, talks with players J.P. Arencibia, center, and Brett Lawrie, left, during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Gose throws around a football during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia right, and third baseman Brett Lawrie talk as they take part in batting practice during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Houston Astros pitcher Sam Demel warms up in the outfield during baseball spring training at Oseola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla., , Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/ Houston Chronicle, Karen Warren) MANDATORY CREDIT -
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista catches a ball during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
Los Angeles Angels players make their way to the practice fields for a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash) -
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joaquin Benoit, center, stretches during a baseball spring training workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila catches a pitch during a baseball spring training workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during a baseball spring training workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
The sky and field are reflected in the glasses and helmet of Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila during a baseball spring training workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Detroit Tigers workers prepare to move baseballs to a practice field during a baseball spring training workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
Miami Marlins pitcher Jon Rauch fields a ground ball during the team's first spring training baseball workout for pitchers and catchers Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) signs autographs for fans after a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip) -
Atlanta Braves pitchers Brandon Beachy, left, and Craig Kimbrel sign autographs for fans after a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip) -
Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers prepare to stretch during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip) -
Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers stretch during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip) -
Miami Marlins bullpen catcher Jeff Urgelles hits ground balls to a group of pitchers during a fielding exercise at the team's first spring training baseball workout for pitchers and catchers Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Miami Marlins manger Mike Redmond, center, talks to catchers Jake Jefferies, right, and Kyle Skipworth about catching and throwing during the team's first spring training baseball workout for pitchers and catchers Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher R.A. Dickey, left, talks with catcher Josh Thole, right, during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) -
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina casts a shadow while taking batting practice during the team's first workout for pitchers and catchers spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina takes batting practice during the team's first pitchers and catchers workout spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina looks on during the team's first pitchers and catchers workout spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, center bottom, works on stomach exercises with a group of catchers during the team's first pitchers and catchers workout at spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kevin Siegrist, right, and non-roster invitee catcher Jesus Montero bump fists at the end of a bullpen session during the team's first pitchers and catchers workout during spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Sweat runs down the neck near a tattoo on St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina during the team's first pitchers and catchers workout spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
St. Louis Cardinals pitchers, left, gather as catchers work on a bullpen session during the team's first pitchers and catchers workout at spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/ Julio Cortez) -
Houston Astros infielder Jose Altuve (27) yawns from behind a screen as he shags balls with other position players during baseball spring training at Oseola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/ Houston Chronicle, Karen Warren) MANDATORY CREDIT -
Wyatt Norton, 2, of Orlando, Fla., shows off his baseball with Houston Astros player's signatures on it during baseball spring training at Oseola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla., , Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/ Houston Chronicle, Karen Warren) MANDATORY CREDIT -
Los Angeles Angels' Hank Conger catches a ball during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash) -
New Texas Rangers catcher A.J. Pierzynski reports to spring training camp, Tuesday February 12, 2013, in Surprise, Arizona. (Ron Jenkins/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ MCT) -
Texas Rangers pitcher Alexi Ogando arrives at the team's practice facility, with temperatures in the low 30's, as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training camp, Tuesday, February 12, 2013, in Surprise, Arizona. (Ron Jenkins/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ MCT) -
Cleveland Indians pitcher Justin Masterson smiles as he reaches out to catch a ball during spring training baseball in Goodyear, Ariz., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
Los Angeles Angels players make their way to the practice fields for a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash) -
Los Angeles Angels' Brandon Sisk throws during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash) -
Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia hits a ball during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash) -
Los Angeles Angels players make their way to the practice fields for a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash) -
Colorado Rockies manager Walt Weiss watches spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings) -
Los Angeles Angels players stretch during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash) -
Detroit Tigers clubhouse assistant Jason Klatt cleans a player's cleats before a baseball spring training workout Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall) -
The Arizona sun rises over the Texas Rangers practice facility as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training camp, Tuesday February 12, 2013, in Surprise, Arizona. (Ron Jenkins/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ MCT) -
A member of the Texas Rangers jumps rope early in the morning as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training camp, Tuesday February 12, 2013, in Surprise, Arizona. (Ron Jenkins/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ MCT) -
Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish, of Japan, warms up during spring training baseball Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/ The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Ron Jenkins) MAGS OUT; (FORT WORTH WEEKLY, 360 WEST); INTERNET OUT -
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona throws during spring training baseball in Goodyear, Ariz., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/ Paul Sancya) -
Pittsburgh Pirates players play catch in the outfield during a baseball spring training unofficial workout Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Bradenton, Fla. -
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin makes his way to the batting cage during a baseball spring training unofficial workout Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Bradenton, Fla. -
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Carpenter, right, hits batting practice off pitcher Dennis Schutzenhofer during an unofficial workout before the start of spring training baseball, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. -
St. Louis Cardinals non-roster invitee catcher J.R. Towles holds his bat while watching an unofficial batting practice before the start of spring training baseball, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. -
Atlanta Braves pitcher Eric O'Flaherty throws while warming up at the Braves' spring training baseball facility Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 in Kissimmee, Fla. The Braves pitchers and catchers first spring training workout is Tuesday. -
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Matt Hague carries weights during a baseball spring training workout Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Bradenton, Fla. -
Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton smiles while playing catch before the official start of spring training baseball, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. -
Miami Marlins pitcher Edgar Olmos, left, runs sprints while pitcher Jose Ceda throws a ball before the official start of spring training baseball, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. -
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista leaves the field as he finishes for the day during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. -
St. Louis Cardinals third base coach Jose Oquendo, right, works on defensive strategy with first baseman Matt Carpenter during an unofficial gathering before the start of spring training baseball, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. -
Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo leaves the workout room Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at the Cubs' spring training facility in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs pitchers and catchers first workout is Tuesday. -
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright, right, embraces a teammate upon arriving to spring training baseball, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. The Cardinals will open up camp this week with the first pitchers and catchers workout. -
Baseballs sit in a bucket as St. Louis Cardinals batting practice pitcher Dennis Schutzenhofer, top center, throws batting practice before the start of spring training baseball, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. The Cardinals will open up camp this week with the first pitchers and catchers workout. -
Atlanta Braves' Chris Johnson, left, and Justin Upton, right, make their way to the batting cages at the Braves' spring training facility Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 in Kissimmee, Fla. The Braves pitchers and catchers first spring training workout is Tuesday. -
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Mark Buehrle warms up during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. -
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher R.A. Dickey throws the ball as he warms up during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. -
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista takes part in batting practice during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. -
Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon arrives for the start of baseball spring training Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson checks the messages on his phone after reporting to baseball spring training Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Miami Marlins pitcher Dan Jennings throws a ball before the official start of spring training baseball, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. -
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher R.A. Dickey pitches as he warms up during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. -
Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin responds to a question from the media after players reported for the start of baseball spring training Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Oakland Athletics' Hiroyuki Nakajima runs out of the dugout with his interpreter Hiroo Nishi after reporting for the start of baseball spring training, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa, of Japan, arrives at the team's spring training facility for a physical, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs pitchers and catchers first workout is Tuesday. -
Oakland Athletics shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima organizes his locker after arriving for spring training baseball, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Phoenix. -
Oakland Athletics shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima responds to a question from REPORTERS after arriving for spring training baseball, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Phoenix.
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