Bourn takes a while to find new team  —  GOODYEAR, ARIZ.  —  “Interesting winter,” I said to Michael Bourn.  —  “You have no clue!”  Bourn replied, eyes wide, laughing.  —  Bourn had just entered the Cleveland Indians clubhouse for the first time.  He had no nameplate above his locker.

Start of something big: Chapman's transition begins  —  Reds stay mum on details of left-hander's move from bullpen to rotation  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The bold decision by the Reds to have pitcher Aroldis Chapman shift from closer to the rotation this spring has been one of the most talked about scenarios in baseball all winter.

Vizquel longs to play, but embraces new role  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — Somewhere in the 45-year-old mind of potential future Hall of Famer Omar Vizquel, there's the thought that he can still play in the Majors and at a high level.  —  At some point, though, all players have to deal with finality — ageless Vizquel included.

Carl Crawford, Adrian Gonzalez still complaining about Boston  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Thousands of miles to the west, in the middle of the desert, Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez still haunt the Red Sox.  —  Crawford and A-Gon are still crying about the blue meanies of Boston.

Posada to serve as guest instructor this spring  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Jorge Posada is listed among the guest instructors expected in Yankees camp this spring, but manager Joe Girardi said he doesn't know when to expect the five-time World Series winner.  —  “I'm not sure exactly when he's coming,” Girardi said.

Rays' one-eyed reliever Sandoval keeps focus forward  —  PORT CHARLOTTE — Veteran pitcher Joel Peralta already had taken an unusual step when he called Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman directly this winter to recommend the team sign a 30-something reliever who had been impressive in the Dominican Republic.

Bailey, Reds agree to $5.35M, 1-year contract  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Right-hander Homer Bailey and the Cincinnati Reds agreed Saturday to a $5.35 million, one-year contract, ensuring baseball will set a record low for salary arbitration hearings.  —  No cases have been argued …

Soriano arrives at Nationals' camp  —  VIERA, Fla. — Nationals closer Rafael Soriano arrived in camp on Saturday morning and was greeted in the clubhouse by teammate Gio Gonzalez and general manager Mike Rizzo.  Soriano would later get reacquainted with left-hander Will Ohman.

Soler impressive in first spring appearance  —  MESA, Ariz. — Jorge Soler reported to Cubs camp Friday and hit a home run in his first batting practice session.  That's not really news, but watching the 6-foot-4 Cuban outfielder swing is definitely an event.

Rays announce '13 promotional schedule  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays announced the promotional schedule for the 2013 regular season that will again include unique giveaway items like a David Price Cy Young Figurine to the first 20,000 fans on April 6, a Joe Maddon Gnome presented on April 24 …

Furcal takes it easy, but he's confident  —  • By Rick Hummel rhummel@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8196  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Having avoided surgery for the torn ligament in his right elbow, Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal took the field today and participated in some brief infield drills during …

Beltran concedes he could use more rest  —  • By Rick Hummel rhummel@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8196  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Cardinals right fielder Carlos Beltran was voted to the All-Star team last year on the basis of a first half in which he batted .296 with 20 homers and 65 runs batted in.