Dugout Diary by Joe Boesch

-- Joe Boesch

With the MLB season starting next month many teams have made trades and signings. One interesting move is the Braves signing B.J. And Justin Upton for the 2013 season. Ever wonder what other brothers played together? Here's a look: *Roberto and Sandy Alomar (Padres, Indians and White Sox) 1988-2004. *Bengie and Jose Molina (Angels) 2001-2005. *Tom and Mike Glavine (Mets) 2003. *J.D. And Tim Drew (Braves) 2004. *Jeff and Jered Weaver (Angels) 2006. *Brian and Marcus Giles (Padres) 2007. *Adam and Andy LaRoche (Pirates) 2008. *Adrian and Edgar Gonzalez (Padres) 2008. *Jerry and Scott Hairston (Padres) 2010. Until then see ya at the park. -- Joe Boesch

As we wait for Spring and baseball to start, most of the North is still shoveling snow, snow and more snow. With Spring Training just starting, most fans are putting the bad weather behind and looking forward to Spring and the smell of fresh cut grass. Baseball and Spring Training go hand-in-hand as it signals the start of warm weather, sunshine and the start of America's Game. So in the next couple of weeks baseball will begin and we can say good bye to the winter weather. Until then, see ya at Spring Training. -- Joe Boesch

-- Joe Boesch

Here's a look at important MLB dates. Feb. Salary arbitration hearings. Feb. 12. Mandatory reporting date for all players taking part in the World Baseball Classic. Pitchers and catchers reporting date. Feb. 15. Voluntary reporting date to Spring Training for position players. Feb. 20. Mandatory reporting date for Spring Training. March. 2-11. Contract renewals of unsigned players. March 2-19. World Baseball Classic. March 13. Last day of placing players on unconditional release waivers. March 27. Last request day for unconditional waivers of a player without paying their full 2013 salary. March 31. Opening Day. Active rosters reduced to 25 players. Until then, see ya at Spring Training. -- Joe Boesch