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

Francisco Liriano was about as confused as he was wild. 

Francisco Liriano was about as confused as he was wild. 

Francisco Liriano was about as confused as he was wild. 

Francisco Liriano was about as confused as he was wild. 

Left-hander Tom Gorzelanny, one of the Pittsburgh Pirates' top two starters at the beginning of last season, was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis in a surprising move Wednesday. 

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. 

--RF Brandon Moss suffered a badly bruised and mildly sprained right thumb while attempting to make a diving catch in a March 7 exhibition game against Minnesota. 

What started as a touchy subject is about to develop into a full-blown controversy. 

Mariano Rivera struck out two during a perfect fifth inning in his first game since undergoing offseason shoulder surgery and the New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-2 on Tuesday night. 

Paul Maholm has had a stress-free spring. 

Third baseman Pedro Alvarez, the Pittsburgh Pirates' top draft pick last year, was among eight players sent back to their minor league camp on Monday. 

Pedro Alvarez showed off his power, and Tom Gorzelanny made another bid for a spot in Pittsburgh's rotation. 

For the second consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Pirates will exit spring training with a Rule 5 player stashed in their bullpen.