Baseball roundup: Disgruntled Michael Young reports to Rangers camp

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Michael Young reported to spring training on time Saturday for the Texas Rangers, saying he was ready to play and try to make the best of "a situation that is less than ideal" after the team was unable to fulfill his request for a trade.

Young, the longest-tenured Ranger entering his 11th season, arrived at camp a day before the first full-squad workout for the American League champions.

"I have nothing to hide. I have nothing to be ashamed of. There's not a thing I would change. So I'm not uncomfortable," Young said. "If I had a horrible relationship with guys in that room or my manager, I would be uncomfortable, but I don't. I love my teammates. I love my manager."

Two-time Gold Glove third baseman Adrian Beltre was signed this winter, supplanting Young at third base. The Rangers plan for Young to be their primary designated hitter and have him fill in at every infield position. It is the third time in eight springs Young's role with the team has changed.

Young, the team's career hits leader, said he would accept the new role, then requested the trade. He said then that he was "misled" and "manipulated" by the team. He hasn't elaborated on how that happened.

"The unfortunate part about this is probably a handful of people know the details," Young said. "The rest of the details are not going to come from me."

Colorado: Reliever Matt Belisle signed a deal through 2012 that buys out his first year of free agency. The Denver Post reported that Belisle, who was already under contract for $2.35 million this season, will get $3.775 million in 2012, bringing his total deal to $6.125 million. Belisle worked 92 innings in 2010, compiling a 2.93 ERA.

N.Y. Mets: Carlos Beltran arrived in camp and promptly met with general manager Sandy Alderson and manager Terry Collins to talk about what position the former All-Star centerfielder will play. After the meeting, Alderson announced that Beltran will do a baseball-related running program over the next seven to 10 days to measure the health of his surgically repaired knee and whether it is strong enough to play centerfield. He could end up moving to rightfield, with Angel Pagan sliding to center.

Notebook: Outfielder Hunter Pence defeated the Houston Astros in the final salary arbitration case of the off-season. . Pence will make $6.9 million rather than the team's offer of $5.15 million. Pence hit .282 with 25 homers, 91 RBIs and 18 steals last year, when he made $3.5 million.