Just like old times for Sanguillen

Pirates catching great Manny Sanguillen was feeling the old adrenaline this morning in the McKechnie Field clubhouse. The spring-training instructor was preparing himself mentally to catch the ceremonial first pitch from former batterymate Steve Blass, now a Pirates broadcaster.

"Special," Sangy replied when asked about his feelings on the assignment. "I hope I catch the ball. I'm going to make Steve Blass look good."

Sanguillen's 9-year-old grandson Isaiah flew down from Pittsburgh to be at the game.

"I don't get nervous," said Sanguillen, who is working with Ronny Paulino, Ryan Doumit and the rest of the Pittsburgh catchers in camp. "I get relaxed."