He would have done a similar workout with similar goals had he been set to play first base again this season, but roaming right field was on his mind. As he's moved from position to position to keep his bat in the order, Craig has maintained his fondness for the outfield. It's the position he played most of in the minors after third base.

He said he has some "baseball shape" that he can get into now with his swing and with getting a feel for being out there every day.

"I’m always trying to get better," Craig said. "Sometimes when you have injury you kind of have to start with the basics and get back to what it takes to become a good athlete and work even harder to get back to where you need to be. I feel like I’m better for it right now."

Some other notes from the morning workouts Friday at Camp Cards:

... Jaime Garcia was able to throw off the mound without an issue. He agreed that the bullpen outing was another source of "optimism" coming back from shoulder surgery. He was not limited in any way and did not have to throw at less than his best right now. He is still building strength. He'll continue on the normal throwing program.