The first spring workout for Texas Rangers pitchers and catchers wasn’t like those from days of yore under former pitching coach Mike Maddux, and it caught the attention of Colby Lewis.
Lewis, now a special assistant to general manager Jon Daniels, recalled how pitchers were throwing bullpens and live batting practice on the first day of spring training under Maddux, Lewis included.
Not one bullpen was thrown Wednesday. It was a get-your-feet-wet kind of day with pitchers fielding practice and some discussions in the various bullpens.
Pitchers are scheduled climb up the mound Thursday, though there’s one fairly significant issue – it could be another get-your-feet-wet kind of day.