Pirates Notebook: Pirates healthy and eager
BRADENTON, Fla. -- For the first time in Lloyd McClendon's time at the helm, the Pirates had a winning record in spring training. But what's on his mind is tomorrow and beyond, when the games and statistics begin to count. (3/30/2003)

Pirates Notebook: Pirates use starting 8 for 1st time
BRADENTON, Fla. -- With opening day a week away, the Pirates fielded their "A" lineup for the first time and came away with a 3-0 win against the Red Sox, their first shutout win of the spring. Manager Lloyd McClendon said it was a good feeling to write out the card. (3/26/2003)

Pirates Notebook: Roster decisions now down to two
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- With a week remaining to opening day, the Pirates are down to two roster decisions after pitcher Brian Meadows was optioned to Class AAA Nashville yesterday and three non-roster players were reassigned -- reliever Pat Mahomes and infielders Mike Gulan and David Doster. (3/25/2003)

Pirates Notebook: Rainout will adjust pitching assignments
BRADENTON, Fla. -- The Pirates had beaten the raindrops this spring until yesterday. With pools of water dappling the outfield, the Pirates' game against the Toronto Blue Jays was rained out yesterday. (3/24/2003)

Pirates Notebook: D'Amico's outing goes as expected
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- It was Jeff D'Amico's first start since he was named the fifth starter and his last outing in an exhibition game, so Manager Lloyd McClendon joked with bench coach Pete Mackanin before the game that it probably wouldn't go smoothly. (3/23/2003)

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