First time around

A.J. Pierzynski:

Entering his 15th MLB season, eighth with the White Sox.

Doug Mientkiewicz Ø Hitting coach at rookie-level Ogden in Dodgers chain.

Luis Rivas: Out of majors since 2008.

Cristian Guzman: Tried comeback with Cleveland but was cut last week.

Corey Koskie: Retired because of concussions; lives in the Twin Cities.

Jacque Jones: Hitting coach at Class A Fort Wayne in Padres chain.

Dustan Mohr: Last played in majors in 2007.

David Ortiz: Entering 16th season, 10th with Red Sox.

Matthew LeCroy: Manager at Class AA Harrisburg (Washington).

Bobby Kielty: Played in Padres farm system last season.

Denny Hocking:

Tom Prince: Manager of Pirates' Gulf Coast League team.

Brian Buchanan: Manager of Class A Kane County (Kansas City).

Michael Cuddyer: Joined Rockies as a free agent during the offseason.

Rick Reed: Was pitching coach at Marshall University, now out of baseball.

Eric Milton:

Brad Radke: Retired after 2006 season.

Kyle Lohse: Entering 12th season, fifth with Cardinals.

Joe Mays: Out of majors since 2006.

Johan Santana:

Entering 12th season, fourth with Mets.

Retired after 2009; spring training instructor with Twins.

LaTroy Hawkins: Entering 18th season, first with Angels.