Spring training 2013

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Spring training 2013

Spring is in the air, and nothing hints at it more than Major League Baseball's spring training... despite snow in Arizona.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Casey Janssen throws a pitch in the bullpen during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons laughs while watching batting practice during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons smiles while watching batting practice at baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 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 Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

Atlanta Braves' Christian Bethancourt, left, and Juan Francisco, right, run the bases during a spring training baseball workout Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

A basket of baseballs are seen as Arizona Diamondbacks players take batting practice in a cage during a spring training baseball workout Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

In this photo provided by the Arizona Diamondbacks, snow covers Salt River Fields baseball park, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Snow, hail and rain left a blanket of white in parts of the Phoenix metro area Wednesday afternoon. (AP Photo/Arizona Diamondbacks, L.M. Parr) NO SALES

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)

Groundskeeper Eric Hansen pushes water off a tarp covering plates for catchers in a bullpen at the Los Angeles Dodgers training facility during spring training baseball in Phoenix, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan poses for a picture during baseball spring training photo day Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

FILE - In this May 20, 2012 file photo, Seattle Mariners' Mike Carp follows the flight of his solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie in the sixth inning of the Mariners' 6-4 victory in an interleague baseball game in Denver. The Boston Red Sox have acquired Carp from the Mariners for a player to be named later or cash. Seattle designated the 26-year-old Carp for assignment earlier this month, and the Red Sox were able to work out a deal for him. Carp can play both first base and left field. Boston and Seattle announced the move Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

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 second baseman Justin Turner runs during spring training baseball, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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)

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)

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 (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 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)

FILE - In this June 8, 2011 file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates Chairman of the Board Bob Nutting, right, and President Frank Coonelly, left, watch batting practice before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Pittsburgh. Nutting says he's tired of losing. It's playoff or bust for his team, which the owner says could face major changes if they don't break through this season. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Texas Rangers' Jeff Baker, right, and A.J. Pierzynski watch from first base during an intrasquad game at baseball spring training, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington watches an intrasquad game during baseball spring training, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Harrison throws during baseball spring training, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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)

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 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)

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Casey Janssen throws a pitch in the bullpen during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

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