Jeff Francoeur is smiling in the Kansas City Royals' clubhouse. He is always flashing a smile.
New York Mets catcher Ronny Paulino arrived in camp after a three-week delay because of visa problems caused by his 50-game suspension for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs.

Having failed to earn back a job in the starting rotation, Oliver Perez is ready to pitch out of the New York Mets' bullpen.

Oliver Perez is headed to the New York Mets bullpen, likely his last chance to make the team.
Atlanta Braves minor league manager Luis Salazar was awake and able to respond to doctors Wednesday after being hit in the face by Brian McCann's foul liner while standing in the dugout during an exhibition game.
Oliver Perez appears headed to the New York Mets bullpen, perhaps his last chance to stick with the team.

Laynce Nix hit an RBI double in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals beat a New York Mets split squad Tuesday.

Daniel Murphy doesn't care where he plays, so long as he can compete.
New York Mets catcher Ronny Paulino says he will not be able to arrive at the team's spring training camp in Florida until next week at the earliest because of visa problems.