Here’s the lineups for tonight’s “traditional” MLB opener, Atlanta Braves @ Washington Nationals.
Atlanta
2B Kelly Johnson
SS Yunel Escobar
3B Chipper Jones
1B Mark Teixeira
RF Jeff Francoeur
C Brian McCann
LF Matt Diaz
CF Mark Kotsay
P Tim Hudson
Washington
SS Cristian Guzman
CF Lastings Milledge
3B Ryan Zimmerman
1B Nick Johnson
RF Austin Kearns
C Paul LoDuca
LF Elijah Dukes
2B Ronnie Belliard
P Odalis Perez
I’ll be covering that game at work [...]

The New York Giants may have a few players may skip the “voluntary” off-season workout programs, one of which who may hold out from training camp as well. These players included Pro-Bowl defensive ends Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora, as well as offensive lineman Chris Snee. The interesting part about this is they [...]

The Boston Red Sox may lose reserve outfielder Bobby Kielty. Kielty re-signed with the team in the off-season knowing he’d only have a roster spot if Coco Crisp was trade. So the potential of losing him is no surprise to either side. The Red Sox have offered an assignment at AAA-Pawtucket and [...]

Third base has turned into an area of concern for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team has already lost 3 of them during the course of spring training. Where does that leave them? With minor leaguer Blake DeWitt as their Opening Day third baseman, barring a last minute trade. I’m sure Dodgers [...]

Over the years the Milwaukee Brewers have been known for not spending any money. The team just keeps building semi-good prospects and meddling among the league’s worst teams. But over the past 2 or 3 seasons a new crop of youngsters of come up thru the system and the Brewers are now a factor. [...]

It looks like the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and closer Francisco “K-Rod” Rodriguez will not be coming to terms on an extension before Opening Day. The problem is the Angels aren’t willing to budge from their initial contract offers to K-Rod. Angels GM Tony Reagins has said the team “is always open [...]

Here they are, my long awaited predictions for the 2008 Major League Baseball season. Included I have team’s records and playoff results. As well as MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year winners. Take a look and comment.

American League East

Boston Red Sox
92-70

New York Yankees [...]