Spring Training: Keys Dates
 

Spring Preview: Key Dates
Sunday, February 10, 2008

Thursday: Pitchers and catchers report

Friday: Pitchers and catchers work out, at Pirate City

Feb. 19: Position players report

Feb. 20: First full-squad workout of major-league camp, at Pirate City

Feb. 27: First scrimmage, vs. Manatee Community College at McKechnie Field

Feb. 28: Grapefruit League exhibition opener, vs. Phillies in Clearwater, Fla.

March 2: First workout for pitchers and catchers in minor-league camp, at Pirate City

March 6: First full-squad workout in minor-league camp, at Pirate City

March 7: First night game in McKechnie history, vs. Reds

March 11: Day off

March 13: Minor-league exhibition opener with Class AAA/AA game vs. Reds' affiliates, Pirate City

March 17: St. Patrick's Day game, vs. Blue Jays at McKechnie, when Pirates wear green caps

March 19: Second night game at McKechnie, vs. Yankees

March 29: Grapefruit League finale, vs. Twins at McKechnie

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