One of these days, Manny Ramirez may look back on his career and be filled with regret. He might wish he'd worked harder, been a better teammate and built a reputation worthy of all that talent. Unfortunately, he may never get the credit he deserves for being a great player.

Colorado general manager Dan O'Dowd said that he and Jim Tracy have reached a "handshake agreement" to keep Tracy on board as the club's manager indefinitely.

Dallas Braden and Brett Anderson threw off the mound on Monday, encouraging news for the A's, who are poised to have Braden back in the rotation by early May and Anderson in tow in August.

There's no question that it's going to take a pliable and strong personality for 38-year-old GM Ben Cherington to handle 61-year-old manager Bobby Valentine. But it's in their best interest, because the benefits for the organization can be abundant.

Indians manager Manny Acta does not view Casey Kotchman as a platoon player. On Monday, he made it clear that Cleveland added Kotchman to the fold to serve as the everyday first baseman. That fact could mean that catcher Carlos Santana will see more time as a designated hitter this year.

D-backs GM Kevin Towers and manager Kirk Gibson are well aware of the perception that the starting rotation is already set, and they will do the best they can to not let it permeate the clubhouse.

Ryan Vogelsong's strained back left the Giants with few reinforcements in case another starting pitcher is sidelined. But some depth does exist.

Mariano Rivera said on Monday that he has made a decision about his baseball future, and while the all-time saves leader wasn't ready to announce it, he strongly hinted that 2012 will be his final season.

Dustin Ackley isn't sure where he'll hit in the Mariners' lineup this year, but the young second baseman could provide some increased pop wherever manager Eric Wedge pencils him in.

When Giants closer Brian Wilson was asked Monday to explain last year's dip in his performance, he responded the way he pitches — direct and true. Wilson was hurt a lot worse than most people knew.

As it turns out, the St. Louis Cardinals have not been disbanded after all, and don't you just love Spring Training surprises?

Mike Carp says it doesn't matter to him where he plays. He just wants to be in the lineup, helping the team any way he can. After being lost in the shuffle a year ago, that appears to be the plan for 2012.

Why at age 37 and after 16 seasons of pitching in the Major Leagues — with a World Series ring, to boot — would Jeff Suppan be in Peoria, jogging alongside players 15 years his junior, trying to make the Padres as a non-roster pitcher?

It isn't a bad problem to have, and surely he isn't complaining, but as Mike Scioscia begins his 13th season as Angels manager, he's dealing with a whole lot of clutter in his lineup.

This was the moment Jim Crane had waited for years to experience. He finally had the keys to a Major League franchise and on Monday was able to experience the sights and sounds of Spring Training, soaking up the Florida sun and the realization he finally owns the Astros.

What would normally be the time for Tony La Russa to be running a camp will instead be the time for the three-time World Series champion manager to be learning.

Prince Fielder had the biggest entrance to Tigers camp on Monday. Brennan Boesch might have had the biggest home run — on altitude, certainly.