Santana throws more BP; May pitch Thursday

Johan Santana again took the mound in the bullpen, in preperation for a Grapefruit League game, hopefully soon.

Here's a report from Steve Popper:

Throwing a bullpen session on the six-pack of mounds just outside Tradition Field, the sort of side session that normally is completely lifeless, he prodded bullpen catcher Dave Racaniello to stand in as a hitter (in his catchers equipment and without a bat). And after almost every pitch, he would quiz Racaniello for his reaction to the pitch - until the final one when he threw a slider that Racaniello - and probably David Ortiz - couldn't hit. Santana didn't need to hear from anyone, shouting loudly in celebration that this pitch, the final piece, was in place.

Good to hear.

Santana was asked about the possibility of a Thursday game, but was non-committal. He told Adam Rubin, "I felt pretty good and felt like I could get in a game."