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Even the weather seemed delighted to see pitchers and catchers reporting yesterday, with the temperature reaching a record 90F yesterday in the appropriately-named Valley of the Sun. Today it was a lot cloudier, with a high around the low eighties, which was probably a good thing for those working out at Salt River. It was certainly appreciated by at least one Diamondback
If we could get today's cloud cover every day this spring... pic.twitter.com/8CKSxC6eZf
— Daniel Hudson (@DHuddy41) February 18, 2016
Though memo to self: the forecast is back up to 86F for the FanFest on Saturday, so bring sunscreen and a hat if you're going to be sitting on the field, watching the Q+A! Today's highlights included a visit from a Hall of Famer, and the first 2016 sighting of - we hope - our next Cooperstown inductee.
#DbacksSpring has sprung. pic.twitter.com/koKlVNH6KM
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) February 18, 2016
HOF Randy Johnson is in camp for first day of bullpen sessions. #Dbacks #SpringTraining pic.twitter.com/YPCFj0g4eP
— Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) February 18, 2016
Not quite so sure about these new pants though. Looks kinda like they were just left in the wash with a Sedona Red jersey. Or, as Kerry Crowley put it on Twitter, "This is just a fantastic way to honor Curt Schilling..."
#Dbacks new look uniform pants in action. @Uniformswag @UniWatch pic.twitter.com/0vgYlkKAOG
— Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) February 18, 2016
Now, batting... First-base Paul Goldschmidt! Well, not much actual swinging, it seems, but let's not rush the man!
Paul Goldschmidt tracks pitches from Daniel Hudson during a bullpen session. pic.twitter.com/CGbQ4kSsvE
— Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) February 18, 2016
He wasn't the only position player showing up before they had to be there.
#Dbacks prospect Gabby Guerrero sports his Uncle Vlad's no batting glove approach. pic.twitter.com/2jnOo9zWPf
— Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) February 18, 2016
And, notice anything different in the above picture? Anybody? Bueller?
Attention to detail this year in #Dbacks camp: Added dirt strip between mounds and plate in bullpen area to resemble Chase Field.
— Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) February 18, 2016
Obvious, now, isn't it?
#Dbacks @godleyzt throws a bullpen as pitchers & catchers get busy here at @SaltRiverFields #JoinTheEvolution pic.twitter.com/LAKHQL926f
— Steve Berthiaume (@BertDbacks) February 18, 2016
ALL the pitchers!
#DbacksSpring pic.twitter.com/gMmmPW8xRO
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) February 18, 2016
Though some would not have minded a bit of a lie-in, it seems...
Deep thoughts with Josh Collmenter: why do Spring Training workouts start so early in the morning? #DbacksSpringhttps://t.co/6bU5jG3cik
— FOX Sports Arizona (@FOXSPORTSAZ) February 18, 2016
We'll have video later. Yes: actual, real Diamondbacks players doing baseball things. It's awesome.