As Giants pitchers and catchers reported to camp Saturday, manager Bruce Bochy anticipated the personnel decisions and roster juggling that await him.

Miguel Cabrera clearly knows what has been said about his attempted shift from first base to third. The Tigers' slugger isn't making it out to be a piece of cake, but he isn't painting it as a superhuman feat either.

Unlike the boisterous Jonathan Papelbon, whose presence could usually be felt from well beyond 60 feet and six inches, Andrew Bailey, the man who replaces him as the Red Sox's closer, exudes a quieter confidence.

Pitching coach Derek Lilliquist said he has no intentions of drastically changing the spring blueprint long ago laid out by Dave Duncan.

The Cardinals have indicated that Chris Carpenter will play a large role in determining his spring workload, given that he is coming off a year in which he threw 237 1/3 regular-season innings and then another 36 in the postseason.

Scott Linebrink's trek from his Texas home ended in Jupiter, Fla., on Saturday, where he arrived eager to earn a spot on a club that he had been hoping all offseason would call.

It took less than four hours on Saturday to complete the first sellout at Marlins Park.

Jonathan Papelbon, who signed a four-year, $50 million contract in November to be the Phillies' new closer, talked about his past in Boston, his present in Philadelphia and his future, like a potential Phillies-Red Sox World Series in October.

Twins closer Matt Capps and his wife, Jennifer, welcomed a new addition to the family on Feb. 8, as she gave birth to a baby boy named Maxwell Martin Capps.

Rod Barajas is a naturally cheery fellow. Nevertheless, the new Pirates catcher's smile was especially wide Saturday, as he contemplated an imminent reunion with the newest Pirate — right-hander A.J. Burnett.

Right-hander Scott Baker said he's fully healthy coming into camp after dealing with a strained right elbow that sidelined him for much of the second half of last season.

Right-hander Carl Pavano said he's honored that he's scheduled to be the Twins' Opening Day starter for the second year in a row.

Several pitchers participated in light workouts as Spring Training officially began for the Twins on Saturday. The Twins, however, don't hold their first official workout until Sunday morning.

For new Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, the club's reporting date for pitchers and catchers Saturday reminded him a lot of Christmas, and he can't wait for the first workout on Sunday.

Chipper Jones, Brian McCann, Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman were among the impressive number of Braves position players who already reported to ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex Saturday morning.

The Astros announced on Saturday that they have come to terms with seven players on one-year contracts and invited two Minor League catchers to Spring Training as non-roster invitees.

Outfielder Mike Wilson, who was designated for assignment 12 days ago by the Mariners, rejoined the club on Saturday after having his contract outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma.