Today: Samardzija sees A's, Fister goes the distance

A look at the highlights of what's happening all around spring training in Florida and Arizona on Sunday:

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REMEMBER ME?

White Sox newcomer Jeff Samardzija gets to see some familiar faces when he starts against Oakland in Mesa, Arizona. He finished last year as a rent-an-ace with the A's after they got him a trade-deadline deal from the Cubs.

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GOING THE DISTANCE

Nationals right-hander Doug Fister is going quite a way to make his exhibition debut, pitching against the Yankees. It's about a three-hour drive from Washington's camp in Viera, Florida, across the state to the Yanks' ballpark in Tampa.

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DIFFERENT COLORS

Brandon McCarthy starts out with a new team once again when he pitches for the Los Angeles Dodgers against Milwaukee. He began poorly with Arizona last season, then went to the Yankees and pitched well.

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PITCHING IN

Cardinals right-handers Adam Wainwright and John Lackey are both expected to throw live bullpen sessions. Wainwright is recovering from an abdominal injury, and Lackey is taking a slower approach to getting ready this spring.

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