Photos: Lance Lynn, Sonny Gray head a dozen arms throwing at spring training on Feb. 15
Lance Lynn and Sonny Gray were among a dozen pitchers working bullpen sessions at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn is watched by pitching coach Dusty Blake while throwing his first bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray works a bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
John Mozeliak, president of baseball operations for the ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals, watches pitchers do fielding drills at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals catchers take swings during batting practice on a sunny day in Jupiter, Fla. at spring training on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras awaits his turn at batting practice during spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
Mason Carroll, 6, plays catch with his grandfather Mark Groulx of Michigan as they visit ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. “It’s tough to be a Tigers fan these days,†said Groulx, describing his interest in the Redbirds.
Cardinals pitcher Tink Hence uses resistance bands before workouts Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at spring training in Jupiter, Fla.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals staring catcher Willson Contreras, second from right, holds court alongside fellow catchers Aaron Antonini, left, Iván Herrera and Pedro Pagés while awaiting pitchers before bullpen sessions at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan exercises in a tent near the gym before workouts at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray laughs with catcher Willson Contreras after throwing a bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher JoJo Romero throws a bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher JoJo Romero talks grip with catcher Iván Herrera after throwing a bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray enjoys a laugh before throwing a bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray works a bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.Â
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray works a bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Catcher Willson Contreras and manager Oliver Marmol watch at rear.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray works a bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray walks with catcher Willson Contreras after throwing a bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante is watched by pitching coach Dusty Blake as he throws a bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher John King throws a bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Cooper Hjerpe throws a bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Cooper Hjerpe throws a bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras hits at batting practice during spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Keynan Middleton covers first base during drills at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
New Cardinals pitcher Ryan Fernandez throws a bullpen session Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at spring training in Jupiter, Fla.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitchers condition on the fields at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
Cardinals pitchers Lance Lynn and Keynan Middleton ride exercise bikes before their workouts Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at spring training in Jupiter, Fla.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn is watched by pitching coach Dusty Blake while throwing his first bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley throws a bullpen session Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at spring training in Jupiter, Fla.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals catchers Aaron Antonini, left, Iván Herrera and Willson Contreras await pitchers before bullpen sessions at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn throws his first bullpen session at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
Robert Cohen
Staff Photographer
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See photos of Cardinals players during the team's spring training workouts in Jupiter, Fla. by Post-Dispatch photographer Robert Cohen.