Scenes from spring training

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Scenes from spring training

Pitchers and catchers began reporting to teams facilities in Arizona and Florida as baseball season nears.

Los Angeles Dodgers run drills during spring training baseball practice Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dan Haren throws during spring training baseball practice Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz.

Los Angeles Dodgers players stretch during spring training baseball practice Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers run during spring training baseball practice Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona Diamondbacks stretch during baseball spring training Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Bronson Arroyo throws during baseball spring training Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Diamondbacks made the signing of Arroyo official Wednesday, five days after the two-year, $23.5 million deal was widely reported.

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hits during spring training baseball practice Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jeanmar Gomez assumes the catcher's position while playing catch during an informal workout at Pirates City in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 12. The first official day of baseball spring training for Pirates pitchers and catchers is Thursday.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers Mark Melancon, left, and Jason Grilli, right, walk in the outfield after running sprints during an informal workout at Pirates City in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 12.

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday takes a knee during an informal spring training baseball practice Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla.

St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras shows off a tattoo as he heads out for an informal spring training baseball practice Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla. Taveras, one of the Cardinals' top prospects, missed much of the 2013 due to an ankle injury.

St. Louis Cardinals catchers Yadier Molina, left, and Tony Cruz jog during an informal spring training baseball practice Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla. Cardinals pitchers and catchers first official practice is scheduled for Thursday.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers Gerrit Cole participates in an informal workout at Pirates City in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers Mark Melancon, left, and Jason Grilli, right, warm up before taking part in an informal workout at Pirates City in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Cleveland Indians pitcher Matt Capps throws during spring training baseball practice in Goodyear, Ariz., Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014.

Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana fields a ground ball at third base during spring training baseball practice in Goodyear, Ariz., Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014.

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Los Angeles Dodgers run drills during spring training baseball practice Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz.

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