Spring training 2012

Ike Davis, center, is greeted by teammates at home plate after hitting a solo home run to end a spring training baseball game — AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

New York Mets' Ike Davis, center, is greeted by teammates at home plate after hitting a solo home run to end a spring training baseball

Fans take shelter under a blanket during a rain delay in the seventh inning of an exhibition baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Braves Future Stars Tuesday, April 3, 2012, in Lawrenceville, Ga. The game was called due to rain in the seventh inning with the Atlanta Braves leading 4-3.

Seattle Mariners shortstop Munenori Kawasaki makes a diving attempt at a ground ball from Colorado Rockies' Ramon Hernandez during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 in Scottsdale, Ariz. The ball got past Kawasaki giving Hernandez a single on the play.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Kyle Farnsworth uses his glove to clear some lumpy clay off the pitchers mound during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Port Charlotte, Fla., Saturday, March 31, 2012.

Troy Tulowitzki and Ubaldo Jimenez are restrained — AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki, second from left, and Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez (30) are restrained by Indians catcher Lou Marson (6) and home plate umpire Clint Fagan after Jimenez hit Tulowitzki with a pitch during the first inning of a spring training baseball game on Sunday, April 1, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis reacts as he is hit by a pitch thrown by Minnesota Twins Carl Pavano during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Sunday, April 1, 2012.

Troy Tulowitzki is hit by a pitch from Ubaldo Jimenez — AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki is hit by a pitch from Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez during the first inning of a spring training baseball game on Sunday, April 1, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval makes a diving stop to throw out Cincinnati Reds' Jeff Francis at first base during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Phillies second baseman Hector Luna stretches to reach ball — AP Photo/Kathy Willens

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Hector Luna stretches to reach Toronto Blue Jays' John Tolisano's seventh-inning single during their 8-5 loss to Toronto in their spring training baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Saturday, March 31, 2012.

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks loses a fly ball hit by San Diego Padres' Kyle Blanks off his glove in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Peoria. Ariz.

Miami Marlins' Jose Reyes, front, and Hanley Ramirez walk past one another in the dugout during a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Jupiter, Fla., Saturday, March 31, 2012. The two dyed their hair orange to match Miami's new team colors.

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Jerry Hairston Jr. makes a diving catch to rob Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game on Friday, March 30, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. It was the second time Hairston robbed Braun during the game.

Jack Wilson slides safely under the tag of Marwin Gonzalez — AP Photo/Paul Sancya

Atlanta Braves' Jack Wilson, right, slides safely under the tag of Houston Astros shortstop Marwin Gonzalez, left, for a double in the first inning during a spring training baseball game in Kissimmee, Fla., Friday, March 30, 2012.

Houston Astros center fielder J.B. Shuck crashes into the outfield wall trying to catch Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson two-run inside the park home run in the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Kissimmee, Fla., Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

Young fans try for autographs by Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols before a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Tempe, Ariz., Sunday, March 25, 2012.

Andy LaRoche, bottom, gets a knee to the face from Mark Ellis — AP Photo/Mark Duncan

Cleveland Indians' Andy LaRoche, bottom, gets a knee to the face from Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis (14) on a force at second in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Glendale. Ellis turned a double play on Indians' batter Ryan Spilborghs.

Jordan Pacheco slides safely into home plate — AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Colorado Rockies' Jordan Pacheco (22) slides safely into home plate past the tag-attempt by San Francisco Giants catcher Hector Sanchez, left, on a ground ball by Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki during the third inning of a spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Lucas May is tagged out by Ryan Jackson — AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

New York Mets' Lucas May, left, is tagged out by St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ryan Jackson as he tries to steal second base in the eighth inning of a spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, March 24, 2012. The game ended in a 6-6 tie after 10 innings.

Fans are seen reflected in David Freese sunglasses — AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

Fans are seen reflected in St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese's sunglasses as they clamor for autographs before a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Jupiter, Fla., Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

Colorado Rockies' Dexter Fowler steals second base against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 22, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones announces that he will retire following the 2012 season during a news conference before a spring training game against the Miami Marlins in Kissimmee, Fla., Thursday, March 22, 2012.

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Cleveland Indians left fielder Russ Canzler makes the sliding catch on a hit by San Diego Padres' Yonder Alonso during the second inning of a spring training baseball game on Thursday, March 22, 2012, in Peoria, Ariz.

Michael Cuddyer slides into San Francisco Giants second baseman Mike Fontenot — AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Colorado Rockies' Michael Cuddyer (3) slides into San Francisco Giants second baseman Mike Fontenot, preventing a double play on a ground ball by Casey Blake during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 22, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan steals second base against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 17, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Mike Aviles dives but can't make the play on a single by Tampa Bay Ray's Desmond Jennings during the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Sunday, March 18, 2012.

New York Mets, Lucas May, St. Patrick's Day — AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

New York Mets' Lucas May reacts after striking out swinging to end the second inning a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, March 17, 2012. Atlanta won 3-2.

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo catches a ground out by San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Mesa, Ariz., Friday, March 16, 2012.

Atlanta Braves left fielder Eric Hinske dives and makes the catch on a fly ball by Washington Nationals' Chad Tracy in the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Kissimmee, Fla., Wednesday, March 14, 2012.

Texas Rangers left fielder Josh Hamilton gets above the fence to catch a hit by Colorado Rockies' Marco Scutaro during the first inning of a spring training baseball game on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Surprise, Ariz.

Johan Santana pitcher Johan Santana delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in a spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Monday, March 5, 2012. Santana pitched two scoreless innings in his first start of the spring.

New York Mets center fielder Andres Torres rounds second base to leg out a triple against the St. Louis Cardinals in a spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Monday, March 5, 2012.

Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates takes a lead off third base as Tampa Rays' third baseman Evan Longoria defends the hot corner in a spring training game at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte,Fla., Sunday, March 11, 2012.

Tampa Rays' mascot Raymond entertains the fans during a spring training game at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte,Fla., Sunday, March 11, 2012.

Freddy Sanchez signs for fans — Gordon Donovan

The Pittsburgh Pirates' Freddy Sanchez signs autographs for fans before the start of a spring training game against the Tampa Rays at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte,Fla., Sunday, March 11, 2012.

Dan Uggla reaches in vain for a throw from catcher J.C. Boscan as New York Yankees Brett Gardner steals second base — AP Photo/Paul Sancya

Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla, top, reaches in vain for a throw from catcher J.C. Boscan as New York Yankees Brett Gardner steals second base in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, March 10, 2012.

New York Mets center fielder Andres Torres steals second base under the tag of Detroit Tigers second baseman Brandon Inge in the first innning of a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla., Monday, March 12, 2012.

Stephen Strasburg walks onto the field with pitching coach Steve McCatty — AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, left, walks onto the field with pitching coach Steve McCatty before a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Jupiter, Fla., Friday, March 9, 2012.

Texas Rangers third baseman Brandon Snyder makes a diving attempt for a single by Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Sellers during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game on Friday, March 9, 2012, in Surprise, Ariz.

Domonic Brown steals second base — AP Photo/Matt Slocum

Philadelphia Phillies' Domonic Brown, right, steals second base as Florida State's Devon Travis leaps for the throw in the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, in Clearwater, Fla.

Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria waits to bat as pitcher Jhonny Nunez winds up to throw in the background during a baseball spring training workout, Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, in Port Charlotte, Fla.

Toronto Blue Jays Colby Rasmus, top left, Adam Lind, top right, Jose Bautista, front left, Eric Thames, center, and Jeff Mathis, front right, load up a golf cart to catch a ride back to the clubhouse during spring training baseball in Dunedin, Fla. on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jose Constanza can't make the grab as he crashes into the outfield wall during a spring training workout in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012.

Tony Gwynn Jr. watches workout — AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Los Angeles Dodgers' Tony Gwynn Jr. watches during a baseball spring training workout in Phoenix, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012.

In a photo taken with a slow shutter speed, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish runs during baseball spring training, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, in Surprise, Ariz.

Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia hangs his head while waiting for a drill to begin at the start of a baseball spring training workout Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, in Fort Myers, Fla. The news broke Monday night that captain Jason Varitek has decided to retire. His teammates returned to the park Tuesday and know, once and for all, that their captain isn't coming back.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Matt Capps prepares to throw during a baseball spring training workout Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, in Fort Myers, Fla.

Johnny Gomes hits during workout — AP Photo/Darron Cummings

Oakland Athletics' Johnny Gomes hits during a spring training baseball workout on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 in Phoenix.

A cross hangs from a necklace of Chris Herrmann — AP Photo/David Goldman

A cross hangs from a necklace on Minnesota Twins' Chris Herrmann during a baseball spring training workout Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, in Fort Myers, Fla.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Litsch makes a toss to first base during spring training baseball in Dunedin, Fla., Feb. 25, 2012.

A fan holds out a card for Jamey Carroll — AP Photo/David Goldman

A fan holds out a card for Minnesota Twins shortstop Jamey Carroll to autograph through the fence of a batting cage during a baseball spring training workout, Feb. 24, 2012, in Fort Myers, Fla.

Kolten Wong leads his teammates in a sprint — AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

In this image taken with a slow shutter speed, St. Louis Cardinals' Kolten Wong, left, leads his teammates in a sprint at the start of a spring training baseball workout, Feb. 24, 2012, in Jupiter, Fla.

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun speaks during a news conference at spring training baseball in Phoenix, Feb. 24, 2012. National League MVP Braun's 50-game suspension was overturned by baseball arbitrator Shyam Das, the first time a baseball player successfully challenged a drug-related penalty in a grievance.

Ryan Braun gets a hug from teammate John Axford — AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, right, gets a hug from teammate John Axford after a news conference at spring training baseball, in Phoenix, Feb. 24, 2012. Braun's 50-game suspension was overturned by baseball arbitrator Shyam Das, the first time a baseball player successfully challenged a drug-related penalty in a grievance.

Texas Rangers pitcher Alexi Ogando bunts during spring training baseball, Feb. 24, 2012, in Surprise, Ariz.

Yu Darvish signs autographs — AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish, at right, from Japan, signs autographs during spring training baseball, Feb. 23, 2012, in Surprise, Ariz.

Jose Reyes and Emilio Bonifacio — AP Photo/Miami Herald, Joe Rimkus, Jr.

Miami Marlins' Jose Reyes, right, and Emilio Bonifacio joke around at spring training baseball in Jupiter, Fla., Feb. 23, 2012.

Dirt sprays as Washington Nationals pitcher Brad Lidge steps on first base while working on a fielding drill during the team's first official workout pitchers and catchers at spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Viera, Fla.

San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey sign autographs for fans following a spring training baseball workout, Feb. 21, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Oakland Athletics Brad Peacock throws during a spring training baseball workout, Feb. 21, 2012, in Phoenix.

Members of the media are reflected in the sunglasses of Boston Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard as he speaks during a news conference following a baseball spring training workout, Feb. 21, 2012, in Fort Myers, Fla.

In this image made with a slow shutter, Toronto Blue Jays pitchers Ricky Romero runs wind sprints during spring training baseball in Dunedin, Fla., Feb. 21, 2012.

St. Louis Cardinals' Skip Schumaker takes batting practice during spring training baseball, Feb. 21, 2012, in Jupiter, Fla.

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols smiles during a news conference after a spring training baseball workout, Feb. 20, 2012, in Tempe, Ariz.

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Molina attends a workout as pitchers and catchers officially report to baseball spring training, Feb. 20, 2012, in Port Charlotte, Fla.

Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder tosses the ball with his new team during baseball spring training, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in Lakeland, Fla. The Tigers' first full squad workout is Feb. 24.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter rests while stretching out at the start of practice during baseball spring training, Feb. 19, 2012, in Jupiter, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana throws a bullpen session during spring training baseball, Feb. 17, 2012, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The session was first time the two-time Cy Young Award winner has thrown off a mound since pitching four innings in an instructional league game on Sept. 30. Santana had surgery on his left shoulder in September 2010 has not pitched in a major league game since then.