SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Buster Posey squatted into a catcher's crouch for his first spring training bullpen session and began receiving pitches from ace Tim Lincecum, then Matt Cain.

He practiced with no hesitation or signs that he had ever been seriously hurt.

The 2010 NL Rookie of the Year made his highly anticipated return to the field in a formal setting after a season-ending leg injury last year. He tore three ligaments in his left ankle and broke a bone in his lower leg in a frightening home-plate collision with Florida's Scott Cousins on May 25.

General manager Brian Sabean, manager Bruce Bochy and the brass kept a watchful eye on Posey. It was a monumental moment for Posey, whose long road to recovery included having screws removed from his surgically repaired left ankle in July and pushing himself around on a makeshift scooter to keep weight off the injured leg.

Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong says he will miss at least the first 10 days of workouts while he recovers from a strained back that he injured lifting weights this month. Vogelsong said he was squatting on a balance ball with 70-pound dumbbells.

Memorial service for

Gary Carter set for Friday

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. A memorial service for family and friends of Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter will be Friday night.

Carter died Thursday at 57. He was an 11-time All-Star, playing most of his career with the Montreal Expos and New York Mets.

The service will be in Palm Beach Gardens. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to The Gary Carter Foundation.

Elsewhere

Cincinnati: Right-hander Brett Tomko is back with the team that launched his career, signing a minor-league deal with the Reds as they opened camp in Goodyear, Ariz.

Tomko is a footnote to Reds history - part of the four-player package traded to Seattle for Ken Griffey Jr. on Feb. 10, 2000.

Detroit: The Tigers will hold an open tryout camp March 5 at their TigerTown Minor League Complex in Lakeland, Fla. It's for players ages 18 to 23, or those with previous pro baseball experience.

Minnesota: Manager Ron Gardenhire has settled on an opening-day starter. Veteran right-hander Carl Pavano will get that honor.

New York Yankees: CC Sabathia, the Yanks' five-time All-Star, said he has shed 10 to 15 pounds and reported to camp weighing about 290 - the same as a year ago when he won 13 of his first 17 decisions and finished 19-8 overall with a 3.00 ERA.

A.J. Burnett's tenure in pinstripes is over. The Yankees and Pirates have completed a trade that sends the much-maligned pitcher to Pittsburgh for a pair of minor leaguers.

Pittsburgh will pay $13 million of the $33 million due Burnett for 2012 and 2013.

St. Louis: Adam Wainwright's season-ending elbow injury last February was supposed to ruin the Cardinals' season. Now, the former 20-game winner is healthy again and ready to rejoin the rotation.

Washington: Mike Cameron, 39, has told the Nationals he is retiring after a 17-season career in which the center fielder won three Gold Gloves.

The Nationals made the announcement six days before position players were to report.

The 2001 All-Star played for eight franchises, hitting .249 with 278 home runs and 968 RBIs.

Jayson Werth could start the season in center field, making room for 19-year-old phenom Bryce Harper in right if he makes the team.