Gonzo Throws, Van Benschoten Scoped'

Mike Gonzalez is scheduled to throw off the mound Wednesday and Friday. He will throw another bullpen session when the Pirates return from their road trip Aug. 2, then go out on a rehab assignment to probabally the Indians.

John Van Benschoten had arthroscopic surgery performed last Wednesday to remove scar tissue from his left shoulder. Counting this operation he has now had three in the past nine months. Van Benschoten is out for the season after having his right shoulder scoped in January, he is expected to return to the team for spring training in 2006.