Workouts at Pirate City: 3/1

On Tuesday morning I arrived at Pirate City just after 9:30 am. It was drizzling throughout the practices and workouts but luckily cleared up in time for the game at 1:05 against the Yankees (I’m hoping for better weather tomorrow so I can get better coverage).

A friend told me that during batting practice, Pedro Alvarez was hitting bombs out of the field –hitting several palm trees. Lyle Overbay joked saying it was “too high” as the ball sailed over his head (major league joke).

Luis Heredia (front), Stetson Allie, Jameson Taillon and other pitchers taking part in some drills.

Chris Leroux throwing in the bullpen.

A group of pitchers (Charlie Morton, Justin Wilson, Brad Lincoln, Mike Crotta, etc.) took part in bunting drills and throws to second base during workouts. They also worked on tagging out the runner at first base.

I took a video of Brad Lincoln and Charlie Morton during drills. You can watch it here.

Be sure to follow me on twitter:(@kristpie) for live game updates and more pictures and info throughout the day.