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David Cooper (back) not in camp
David Cooper - 1B - Toronto Blue Jays
Feb. 17, 2013 - 2:25 PM ET

David Cooper will not report to Blue Jays' camp due to a back issue.

Cooper ended last season on the disabled list with a back problem, and evidently a winter of rest wasn't enough to heal. The first baseman is consulting with specialists before the next step is determined. Cooper batted .300 with a .788 OPS in 45 games last season for Toronto and would have been in line to compete for a bench job, but obviously that won't happen now.