Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake is glad there are still a few weeks left in spring training. 

Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. 

--The Diamondbacks renewed the contract of 3B Mark Reynolds after the two sides could not come to a resolution during negotiations on a 2009 salary. 

Former Diamondbacks ace Randy Johnson, who signed with San Francisco in the offseason, had some fun with his ex-teammates on and off the field when he started against them March 3. 

Jon Garland is trying out new pitches this spring, which means one rocky outing won't bother him. 

Russell Branyan's first home run of the spring wasn't even his most impressive hit. 

--The Diamondbacks renewed the contract of 3B Mark Reynolds after the two sides could not come to a resolution during negotiations on a 2009 salary. 

Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. 

--The Diamondbacks renewed the contract of 3B Mark Reynolds after the two sides could not come to a resolution during negotiations on a 2009 salary. 

Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. 

Former Diamondbacks ace Randy Johnson, who signed with San Francisco in the offseason, had some fun with his ex-teammates on and off the field when he started against them March 3. 

Former Diamondbacks ace Randy Johnson, who signed with San Francisco in the offseason, had some fun with his ex-teammates on and off the field when he started against them March 3. 

John Lackey is prepping for the season while he gets updates from his agent about contract negotiations with the Los Angeles Angels. 

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