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Cervelli making strong bid for first ASG trip

Over the offseason, Francisco Cervelli remade his body. In the spring, he revamped his swing. This summer, he may be reshaping the way people perceive him as a player.

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The Pirates catcher has bounced back from consecutive injury-riddled years with a season that merits All-Star consideration. Cervelli, 32, is putting together the best offensive campaign of his 11-year career while leading a young Pirates pitching staff to a 29-27 record through the end of May.

After two months, Cervelli owned a .