Pitchers and catchers arrive at spring training

The day for pitcher and catchers to report for spring training, awaited by baseball fans since the last out of the World Series, brought with it some of the messy offseason news of money and contract negotiations.

St. Louis and representatives of Albert Pujols agreed to extend the window for a new deal for 24 hours through noon EST Wednesday because they didn't want to distract from Cardinals great Stan Musial receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The three-time NL MVP will make $16 million this season, including $4 million deferred without interest, and is eligible for free agency after the World Series. He had said he would cut off talks when he arrives for spring training, early as usual on Tuesday.