The temperatures were about the same today, but even with the lack of a heavy breeze, most players still opted to wear their windbreakers.  I arrived in time for PFPs and followed Jesse Biddle’s group.  The only other guys I recognized were Papelbon and Mario Hollands.

The picture below shows Biddle fielding a come backer from Coach Larry Bowa and preparing to throw home.  Biddle is one of the few pitchers in camp to opt for the more stylish stirrup socks, a look I prefer to the “pajama pants” that major leaguers usually wear.  This is Richie Ashburn Field.  The clubhouse and team offices are behind the left field fence in the background. Continue reading Pitchers and Catchers, Day Two. →