After what feels like an eternity every off-season, the time has come for players to officially report for Spring Training. Coincidentally, it’s also the biggest weekend of Mardi Gras season leading up to Fat Tuesday. Pittsburgh Pirates fans won’t get to have a Marte Partay — or shall we say Marte Gras — but it’s still time to celebrate.
In the spirit of Mardi Gras, I’m going to identify each named hereafter group’s unique throw versus their generic bead throw. For example, when attending Krewe of Muses, the most sought after throw is a personally decorated shoe. Or for Krewe of Zulu, it is to catch a decorated coconut (they are drained so no one is clobbered by a wayward coconut).