• The Pirates have chosen not to reveal who from the club will attend Chuck Tanner's private funeral and burial today in New Castle. Among those at the public funeral home viewing Tuesday were team president Frank Coonelly, Bob Friend, Dave Giusti, Steve Blass, Greg Brown, Kent Tekulve, John Candelaria, Grant Jackson, Rich Donnelly, Ken Macha and former Cincinnati Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky.
• Kevin Hart was shut down the past few days after getting another cortisone shot in his shoulder during a checkup with Dr. James Andrews. "It was just some time to recover," Hart said. The right-hander played catch yesterday to re-start his post-surgery rehab.
• Pedro Alvarez put on a show during batting practice. Alvarez swatted homers and dinged two cars in the parking lot beyond the outfield wall. In the morning, infielders worked out. During a half-field double play drill, Alvarez took throws at first base. When the workout expanded to the full field, Alvarez and Josh Fields split time at third base.
• Pitching coach Ray Searage said Evan Meek, Tyler Yates and Mike Crotta really stood out in their first bullpen sessions. "Yates looks like he could pitch (in a game) tomorrow," Searage said. "Meek, good gosh! He was solid. Crotta, a young kid, looked sharp."
• Left-hander Donnie Veal (elbow surgery) reported no problems after throwing a bullpen session. He will not be game-ready until later this summer.
• First baseman Lyle Overbay checked into camp and worked out. Six remaining position players have until Saturday to report.
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Pirates Spring Training 2011
Images from Pirates spring training in Bradenton, Florida.
