With last year's skull-shatteringly phenomenal season ending in a World Series win, your San Francisco Giants started training on Monday for yet another stellar season.

Associated Press was in Arizona to catch the first day of spring training where the team's pitchers and catchers held their first workout.

San Francisco’s pitchers and catchers reported to spring training on a postcard-perfect day in the desert, readying themselves for their first workout as defending champions the next day.

With dozens of fans lining the entrance, the players trickled in one by one, sharing handshakes and hugs with teammates and club personnel they hadn’t seen in a while.

One group of players gathered for a card game at a round table, others sat around chatting with reporters or clubhouse attendants. Catcher Buster Posey used a utility tool to work the laces on his glove and closer Brian Wilson, his shaggy black beard seemingly taking on a life of its own, was in full intensity mode already, complaining about his lunch being late before heading off for a workout.

Although the Giants lost MVP Edgar Renteria (who felt "disrespected" by the Giants $1M offer) and infielder Juan Uribe, the roster remains almost the same.

The Giants' first game, against the LA Dodgers, happens on April 1 March 31. Their first home game, against Seattle, is on April. Check out their entire season schedule.