SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Shortly after working on their sliders, fastballs and changeups during a morning bullpen session here Tuesday, Rockies pitchers moved to the diamond for PFP - pitchers fielding practice.

They handled bunts and made throws to first, third and home plate. It was the beginning of groundhog day. In some form or fashion, pitchers will go through PFP every morning at spring training.

"There comes a time when it can get monotonous, for sure, but that's when you have to keep your focus," right-hander Chad Bettis said as pitchers and catchers opened camp with their first official workouts. "In games, it's something we have to do better as a staff. We need to get better coming off the mound."

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