1.   By February, Galarraga was in shape to report to spring training.

2.   Grimsley went to spring training nearly three years removed from his last appearance in the major leagues, guessing he would open the season in the minors.

3.   He established career highs in homers and RBI, though he staggered out of spring training with a bad hamstring and shoulder.

4.   He remained there until being accompanied to spring training by Mellman.

5.   He pitched in winter ball right up to spring training and said he believes all the work has finally caught up to him.

6.   It was only spring training, but Down was fretful.

7.   Plesac came to spring training with thoughts that this would probably be his last year.

8.   Players say Kelly brought a lighter touch with him to spring training, but he also knows when to tug on the reins.

9.   The New York Mets invited Japanese League pitchers Kohichi Taniguchi and Takashi Kashiwada to spring training next month, the team said.

10.   The San Diego Padres, who train at Peoria Stadium, invited country music star Brooks to spring training.