Granderson brings flexibility to camp  —  Outfielder open to moving to left, changing spots in lineup  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Curtis Granderson took turns looking over his shoulders with Brett Gardner on Monday, each of them racing back toward center field and watching baseballs safely land in their outstretched gloves.

Victor Martinez right at home with Red Sox  —  Catcher hopes to stay  —  + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email  —  ORLANDO, Fla. — Victor Martinez doesn't want to go anywhere.  —  Last month, he moved into an 11,000-square-foot mansion near the airport here.

Chavez signs Minors deal with Rangers  —  Veteran outfielder recovering from major knee surgery  —  ARLINGTON — The Rangers added some possible outfield depth for later in the season on Monday, when they signed Endy Chavez to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

Report: Mulder retiring  —  Rather than try a Minor League comeback with the Brewers or another team, two-time All-Star left-hander Mark Mulder has decided to retire, according to his former pitching coach in Oakland.  —  New Brewers pitching coach Rick Peterson received a text message on Monday morning confirming Mulder's decision.

Frank Thomas is probably the most prominent non-steroid user in baseball history.  Of course, we can't know the secret lives of bees or people.  But every indication is that Frank Thomas avoided steroids.  He was so public about his disgust over performance enhancing drugs.

Taveras added to Nats' outfield options  —  Speedster signs Minors contract with Spring Training invite  —  The Nationals added speed to their Spring Training roster by agreeing to terms Monday with outfielder Willy Taveras on a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

Out Of Options 2010  —  Here is MLBTR's list of players who are out of options and have less than five years of service time.  These players would have to clear waivers before being sent to the minors.  Right now the list is missing a few names, but journalists are on the case.  —  Athletics

Get Off My Lawn  —  In my day, we had batting average, homers, and RBI.  And we liked it!!  —  I posted this on facebook a couple of days ago: … I want to expand that point a bit more and explain where I'm coming from.  —  I graduated from Northwest Missouri State in 1990 with a BA in European History and Philosophy.

A Chance to Finally Forgive Mom for Throwing Out That Card  —  For nearly as long as kids, mostly boys, have collected baseball cards, mothers have figured as the culprits in tossing out boxes or drawers full of those pieces of cardboard.  —  How many grown-up collectors have taken the rap and cleared their moms?

Marlins hope to host All-Star game  —  The Marlins were awarded the 2000 game in 1995, but then-NL president Len Coleman took it away in November 1998 and gave it to the Atlanta Braves  —  The Florida Marlins want to host baseball's All-Star game in 2015.  —  Marlins president David Samson discussed …

Dave's Guys: The Hitters  —  Pitchers and catchers report this week.  Yes, it's the most anti-climactic day in the history of the world, but the symbolism is real: when these guys start unpacking their bags and taking physicals, baseball is back.  And so, our attention begins to shift.

Camp presents Mets chance to start anew  —  Mended, new stars hope to erase bitter memories of 2009  —  The hibernation is over.  Open your eyes.  Stir, stand and step into the game.  Start your engine.  Go on, move closer to the mirror, examine the image peering back.