NY Mets' Johan Santana able to locate his pitches in spring training start while recovering from shoulder surgery  —  Left-hander may not be pitcher of old, but he looks close  —  Mets ace Johan Santana (l.) talks things over with manager Terry Collins Tuesday.

Valentine trying to figure out role for Aceves  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — It is one of the biggest dilemmas in camp for manager Bobby Valentine, and it was one that predecessor Terry Francona battled for a good chunk of last season.  —  Are the Red Sox better off with Alfredo Aceves in the rotation or the bullpen?

Casey: Closer's song remains the same  —  On March 13, the latest Dropkick Murphys album comes out: “Going Out In Style: Fenway Park Bonus Edition.”  —  But bassist and lead singer Ken Casey has something else on his mind.  He's traveling to Clearwater, Fla., to meet with his pal …

Colorado Rockies' Christian Friedrich leaning on advice from Philadelphia Phillies' Cliff Lee  —  SCOTTSDALE, ariz. — The idea of a Phillie helping a Rockie seemed blasphemous a few years ago.  The clubs were in the throes of a mushrooming rivalry.  The Rockies knocked the Phillies …

Righty Matt Garza's a rah dealer for Cubs  —  MESA, Ariz. — Friends of Matt Garza from his Tampa Bay days say there was a point last season when the up-tempo Cubs pitcher was disappointed, maybe even irritated, at being asked by the team to tone down his loud and hyperactive cheering and yelling …

Ramirez Homers, Marlins Beat Miami Hurricanes 7-6  —  MIAMI (AP) — For Hanley Ramirez, at least, the Miami Marlins' new home seems to be a hitter's park.  —  Ramirez hit the first home run for the Marlins in their new ballpark Tuesday night, and their split squad beat the Miami Hurricanes 7-6.

The Terrible Twins of 2012?  —  First, let's get this out of the way: The Minnesota Twins will probably be pretty bad, at best, this season.  They lost a lot of games in 2011, and though many of the names and faces have changed, they'll take the field in 2012 looking a lot like the same team.

Fowler adds size for endurance, power  —  MESA, Ariz. — The seven pounds that Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler added this offseason were to help with durability.  Playing in Coors Field's roomy outfield and stealing bases can cause much wear and tear.  —  Fowler did not show up with a goal of hitting home runs.

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto still a student of hitting  —  Cincinnati slugger a disciple of famed Ted Williams  —  Cincinnati Reds slugger Joey Votto hit .309 with 29 home runs and 103 RBIs last season.  / Rich Pilling/Getty Images  —  Buy Tickets  —  GOODYEAR, ARIZ. —

Danks fights location in spring debut  —  Lefty allows three runs on four hits and three walks in two frames  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — The Angels' starting lineup — led by Albert Pujols and Jorge Cantu — continued to produce on Tuesday, once again scoring early en route to a 6-2 win over the White Sox …