No Snow in Clearwater… Phils get Ready

By Eddie Michels on February 11, 2013

Cliff Lee in the pen (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

CLEARWATER, FLA. –The first official reporting day for pitchers and catchers in

Phillies catcher Eric Kratz waits for his turn to “Don the Tools of Ignorance” Monday February 11, 2013 to catch a bullpen session. Kratz will handle the bulk of the catching duties for the team as regular catcher Carlos Ruiz will start the season serving a major league drug suspension. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

Wednesday the 13th. Philadelphia Phillies lefty Cliff Lee along with Cole Hamels and Roy Halladay get bullpen work in Monday in preparation to get an arm up on things.

The Phillies open up Spring Training at Bright House Field on February 23rd against the Houston Astros.

Roy Halladay throws a bullpen session under the watchful eye of Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee Monday February 11, 2013 in the bullpen adjacent to Bright House Field. The team’s first official workout for pitchers and catchers is scheduled for Wednesday February 13, 2013. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

Righty Roy Halladay gets a bit of instruction on his pitching mechanics from Phillies pitching coach Rick Dubee (Right) as team general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. looks on. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)