JUPITER, Fla. - The Cardinals held their first full-squad workout Tuesday in Florida.  Manager Tony La Russa began the proceedings with a team meeting, but invited the players to step up and to most of the talking.

Once on the field, top prospect Shelby Miller was a popular figure, throwing his first bullpen session of the spring.  Reliever Ryan Franklin also pitched his first live batting practice session.

Slugger Albert Pujols participated in both bunting and baserunning drills.  And, coming off surgery, shortstop Brendan Ryan wore a splint on his right wrist during fielding practice. 

Missing the first full-squad workout was outfielder Matt Holliday, who was out sick.

MLB to test for HGH

NEW YORK - The New York Times is reporting that Major League Baseball plans to test minor league players for human growth hormone.

The newspaper, citing an unidentified baseball official with direct knowledge of the matter, reports that MLB will implement  blood tests that can reveal HGH use.

Commissioner Bud Selig has used the minor leagues to introduce new steps against the use of performance-enhancing drugs.