NLDS: Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers. Kershaw to start on 3 days rest.

Congrats to the Dominicans on their win, 3-0 against PR, so no point in arguing. Proud of my squad, and now lets get ready for the MLB season to start. Master_Live

Congrats to the Dominicans on their win, 3-0 against PR, so no point in arguing. Proud of my squad, and now lets get ready for the MLB season to start. Master_Live

Hanley out 8 weeks

Chapman to go back to the bullpen

What an absolutely disastrous decision by the Reds. SOB Dusty Baker needs to be put out of his misery. Hey Dusty, you know why starting pitchers get $100 million contracts and relievers do not? BECAUSE STARTERS ARE MORE VALUABLE. They can pitch 6 innings or a complete game, relievers are dime a dozen. And Chapman F-U too, guy with no initiative, "I wanna be a closer", fine, so be it.

[QUOTE="Master_Live"]Congrats to the Dominicans on their win, 3-0 against PR, so no point in arguing. Proud of my squad, and now lets get ready for the MLB season to start. Bobbles

On the plus side, this makes it harder for  Baker to destroy Chapman's arm.

Yankees trade for Vernon Wells

Yeeeees!, the missing piece! #28 is on the bag :(

Lohse signs with Brewers

Problem: roster relies heavily upon high-priced aging injury-prone former stars

Solution:  trade for another high-priced aging injury-prone former star

Problem: roster relies heavily upon high-priced aging injury-prone former stars

Solution:  trade for another high-priced aging injury-prone former star

Oleg_Huzwog

Wainwright extend with Cards.Master_Live

Seems risky for a guy who hasn't really pitched like an ace since 2010.  But if he returns to ace form this season, his price on the open market next winter could have been higher, so I guess you could describe it as a calculated risk for St Louis.

The ink is drying on the Posey deal. 9 year $167.

Over or Under,

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62 wins for the Astros this year?

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My vote, Under. Past 2 years, 106 and 107 loses.

A-Roid will earn $29 million this season.

Houston Astros payroll, $25 million.

One would hope so. I have little faith he will. Been a .270 hitter the last 3 years, I don't see him getting to even that when he returns. All depends on his ego, if he truly is convinced he has a shot at the HR record, he'll stick around. Still got 5 years left on his deal and only 108 away from Aaron. $114 million is too much to pass up on too.

In a perfect world, I would want Jeter to move over to third and make A-Roid the everyday DH, if he's productive. Jeter has lost a step, but still getting it done at the plate. If Jeter were to retire after this season, continuing his recent success, he would be lauded for going out 'on top'. So many athletes linger long past their expiration date, and tarnish their reputation. I see #13 sitting at the top of that list soon.

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They really need to develop better infield prospects. Most of their talent is in the OF.

The Marlins are so terrible that they have Placido Polanco projected as their clean up hitter. Placido Polanco....

The Marlins are so terrible that they have Placido Polanco projected as their clean up hitter. Placido Polanco....

yokofox33

[QUOTE="yokofox33"]

The Marlins are so terrible that they have Placido Polanco projected as their clean up hitter. Placido Polanco....

Boston_Boyy

I do think the Marlins will suck, but Miami News Times has ZERO credibility. What horrible writing and journalism. Apparently the only important thing about a baseball player is homeruns, rbis, and batting average according to the author. What a frigging joke...

http://deadspin.com/the-brewers-arent-allowing-fans-to-bring-their-own-por-464077483

Tragic.

What a start to the Marlins' year! One day before the start of the season we put 2/5 of our starting rotation on the DL with shoulder injuries (Nathan Eovaldi and Henderson Alvarez). Add to the fact Jacob Turner was sent down to the minors for sucking in ST and basically 3/5 of the projected starting rotation will be out for awhile. Ironically, those are the 3 pitchers we got back in trades last year. We sure know how to pick em! 110 losses here we come!

On the bright side, Jose Fernandez (one of the best pitching prospects in all of baseball) will be called up to start against the Mets next Sunday.

Why is MLB opening with Rangers vs Astros anyway?PSP107

Why is MLB opening with Rangers vs Astros anyway?PSP107

SOB Dusty Baker needs to be put out of his misery. Hey Dusty, you know why starting pitchers get $100 million contracts and relievers do not? BECAUSE STARTERS ARE MORE VALUABLE. They can pitch 6 innings or a complete game, relievers are dime a dozen. And Chapman F-U too, guy with no initiative, "I wanna be a closer", fine, so be it. Master_Live

Rangers defense sure looks great, Cruz and Kinsler screwing all over.

Astros winning it all this year.

Astros winning it all this year.

yokofox33

CC was laboring today, 86-89 on his fastball for most of the day but was able to creep to 92-93 a couple of times. 5 innings, 102 pitches.

Great Win for the Dodgers. Kershaw pitch great against the Giants as usual. A sub-2.00 ERA against the giants in his career. Even hit his first career homerun. 

Well Axford still sucks.

I'm so happy I have Kershaw and King Felix leading my fantasy rotation.

Tonight's game acts as a "Monday Night Football" game, you clear all out and showcase this opening game. Plus there are NCAA March Madness considerations. Florida/Michigan 2:10-4:55, Duke/Louisville 4:55-7:00, Baseball Tonight 7:00-8:00, then the game at 8:00. Master_Live

I'm so happy I have Kershaw and King Felix leading my fantasy rotation.

yokofox33

How do you have both?  Is it only like a 4-team league?

[QUOTE="Master_Live"]Tonight's game acts as a "Monday Night Football" game, you clear all out and showcase this opening game. Plus there are NCAA March Madness considerations. Florida/Michigan 2:10-4:55, Duke/Louisville 4:55-7:00, Baseball Tonight 7:00-8:00, then the game at 8:00. PSP107

[QUOTE="yokofox33"]

I'm so happy I have Kershaw and King Felix leading my fantasy rotation.

Oleg_Huzwog

How do you have both?  Is it only like a 4-team league?

I'm so happy I have King Felix leading my fantasy rotation.

yokofox33

[QUOTE="yokofox33"]

I'm so happy I have Kershaw and King Felix leading my fantasy rotation.

Oleg_Huzwog

How do you have both?  Is it only like a 4-team league?

10-team league. My offense isn't anything special though. Braun is really my only offensive star.

[QUOTE="PSP107"][QUOTE="Master_Live"]Tonight's game acts as a "Monday Night Football" game, you clear all out and showcase this opening game. Plus there are NCAA March Madness considerations. Florida/Michigan 2:10-4:55, Duke/Louisville 4:55-7:00, Baseball Tonight 7:00-8:00, then the game at 8:00. Master_Live