Eric Hinske felt funny about missing nearly three weeks in his first spring training with the Pirates. 

--LHP Tom Gorzleanny, a 14-game winner in 2007, was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis after struggling in spring training. 

The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. 

Eric Hinske felt funny about missing nearly three weeks in his first spring training with the Pirates. 

--LHP Tom Gorzleanny, a 14-game winner in 2007, was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis after struggling in spring training. 

The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. 

Dustin Pedroia had a hit and an RBI in his first game since straining an abdominal muscle 10 days ago while playing for the United States, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-4 Friday. 

2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. 

2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. 

Zach Duke tried to put last season as far behind as possible, which is why he moved from his offseason home in Pittsburgh back to his native Texas last fall. 

--LHP Tom Gorzelanny, who had a disappointing 2008 season and was struggling this spring, was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis. 

The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. 

The Bucs struggled to a 95-loss campaign in '08. 

The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. 

Zach Duke tried to put last season as far behind as possible, which is why he moved from his offseason home in Pittsburgh back to his native Texas last fall.