SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

Updated Spring Training Report

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


Bradenton, FL (February 18, 2010) - After a morning filled with physicals and a meeting with the entire staff at noon, the pitchers, catchers and some position players took the fields at Pirate City at 1:00.

Under sunny skies, breezy conditions and temps in the mid 50's, a total of 35 pitchers and catchers participated in their first workout.

RHP Jean Machi (pronounced mah-CHEE) underwent some follow-up tests after his physical and was held out of practice.

The players all stretched and long-tossed before breaking into individual groups at 1:35.

Pitchers participated in fielding drills and bunting drills.

The following 14 pitchers threw a 35 to 40-pitch bullpen session - Ross Ohlendorf, Kevin Hart, Jeff Karstens, Steven Jackson, Brad Lincoln, Chris Jakubauskas, Paul Maholm, D.J. Carrasco, Anthony Claggett, Virgil Vasquez, Jack Taschner, Donnie Veal, Justin Thomas, Bryan Morris.

The following 13 position players took batting practice in three separate groups for 15 minutes each - John Raynor, Andy LaRoche, Steve Pearce, Doug Bernier, Bobby Crosby, Brian Myrow, Brandon Jones,

Garrett Jones, Neil Walker, Jeff Clement, Pedro Alvarez, Jose Tabata, Brian Friday.

The non-throwing pitchers conditioned and were done by 2:45

The position players conditioned and were off the fields by 2:50.

All pitchers were off the fields by 3:05.

The six catchers took batting practice and were off the fields by 3:15.

Day 2 is scheduled to begin tomorrow with a team stretch at 10:00 AM.

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