Published 2/17/2008
at FOXSports.com News for MLB
After signing a multiyear contract extension, Freddy Sanchez is taking no chances about being ready for the start of the season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates' All-Star second baseman reported with the pitchers and catchers Thursday and has been on the field early each morning since then, taking fielding and batting practice as part of his recovery from minor shoulder surgery in September.
His throwing remains limited, and he took ground balls without making a throw Sunday.
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