I understand that pitchers and catchers are reporting soon.

The vehicles would be whizzing all over Florida and Arizona this week as pitchers report for work.

Even before pitchers and catchers officially report on Friday, it is obvious that the honeymoon phase has ended.

Ultimately, the deal did not transpire, however, and each pitcher reported to their respective teams.

He returned home for two weeks in February but was back six days before pitchers and catchers reported.

The pitchers and catchers report to the Yankees' training camp on Feb. 15.

And, soon, the pitchers and catchers will report to baseball's training camps.

He had asked about coming down earlier, perhaps last week when the pitchers and catchers reported, but was told that it was too soon.

When pitchers and catchers report to spring training at 30 major league sites this week, Matsuzaka will be scrutinized as much as anyone.

No, it would be better to make a deal before pitchers and catchers report to spring training.