SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

Spring Training Report

Published on February 18, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


Bradenton, FL ( DATE @ "MMMM d, yyyy" February 18, 2010) - The Pirates announced prior to today's workout that RHP Joel Hanrahan has a right flexor-pronator strain (elbow). He will be examined by Pittsburgh's Medical Director, Dr. Patrick DeMeo, today in Bradenton.

Hanrahan and RHP Jose Ascanio (rehabbing from right shoulder surgery) are scheduled to see Dr. James Andrews next Thursday (February 25) in Pensacola, FL. Hanrahan for a second opinion and Ascanio for a check-up.

The Pirates also announced that infielder Ramon Vazquez underwent surgery on his right knee in November, 2009. He is expected to partake in monitored spring training action and is expected to be healthy by Opening Day.

A total of 36 pitchers and catchers are expected to take the fields today at 12:30 for the first workout of the spring.

All pitchers and catchers are undergoing physicals this morning and will have a meeting at noon before heading out to the practice fields.

The following six pitchers are not active due to medical reasons:

Jose Ascanio (rehabbing from arthroscopic surgery on right shoulder on 10/2/09)

Jimmy Barthmaier (rehabbing from right elbow surgery from April 2009)

Neal Cotts (rehabbing from left elbow surgery from July 2009)

Craig Hansen (rehabbing from right upper-mid back nerve damage from July 2009)

Joel Hanrahan (right elbow problems)

Tyler Yates (rehabbing from Tommy John surgery on right elbow on 7/14/09)

The next report will come after the workout concludes around 3:30 this afternoon.

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