Good news everyone...

Giovanni Carrera finally made it to camp! I know you were holding your breath, but his visa problems have been cleared up and he's here and ready to have a slot in the bullpen handed to him no matter how he pitches this spring. Also, Paul Maholm is sitting out a couple days with a strained hammy. It doesn't sound bad, but this is how it starts...

There's also the main point of the Pirates Notebook today, that Jose Castillo is healthy, though a little rusty. Next up I'd like to hear what he looks like with bat in hand, which I'd assume we'll hear sometime later this week.