Kelly Johnson News

Oct 4, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Aaron Hill after forcing out Milwaukee Brewers base runner Prince Fielder in the ninth inning of game three of the 2011 NLDS at Chase Field.

Less than a month till pitchers and catchers report, and there are plenty of players already milling round Salt River Fields.

Each year in MLB , a player seemingly emerges from the shadows to the shock and surprise of many baseball fans.

The Blue Jays knocked off three players from their arbitration-eligible group Tuesday with the signings of pitcher Carlos Villanueva, second baseman Kelly Johnson and outfielder Ben Francisco.