Bucs in Bradenton -- Day 5

Today was the final day of workouts for just the pitchers and catchers.

A few pitchers had their daily early work and some of the hitters took some swings in the batting cages between 8:00 and 9:00. The pitchers and catchers also had their daily video meeting at 9:15 with Pitching Coach Joe Kerrigan and the rest of the Pirates coaching and managerial staff.

The players were once again on the fields at 10:00 for the daily stretch and throwing program under sunny skies, windy conditions and temps in the mid 60’s.

Today marked the third bullpen session for the following pitchers (Ross Ohlendorf, Paul Maholm, Kevin Hart, D.J. Carrasco, Jeff Karstens, Jack Taschner, Steven Jackson, Bryan Morris, Brad Lincoln, Donnie Veal, Chris Jakubauskas, Justin Thomas, Anthony Claggett, Virgil Vasquez). Those 14 pitchers threw between 45 and 50 pitches during their time in the bullpen.

The non-throwing pitchers participated in fielding and base running drills and were off the fields by 11:30.

The final group of pitchers were done conditioning and off the fields by noon.

A total of 19 position players participated in fielding drills, took BP, conditioned and were done by noon.

The catchers also took BP and were off the fields by 12:30.

All 66 players expected to be in camp have reported to Pirate City. Many of the position players are undergoing physicals this afternoon.

The first full-squad workout is scheduled for tomorrow at 10:00, which will follow a team meeting that is slated for 9:00.

Pictured in the photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Paul Maholm throwing under the watchful eye of Pitching Coach Joe Kerrigan.

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