What is the story about?
It’s
hard not to think about baseball when the weather is nice. It really gets you excited for when the games begin. Well, real games, not spring training. It feels like we’ve reached the point of the spring where Opening Day has never felt further away while at the same time rapidly approaching. One can only handle so many Grapefruit League games before you start questioning your own sanity.
On to the links.
Phillies news:
- Garrett Stubbs has plenty of experience with the new ABS system thanks to his time in Triple-A last season. Here’s what he’s says to expect. ($)
- Todd Zolecki took another crack at projecting the Opening Day roster with the season a little more than two weeks away.
- Our own Smarty Jones examines how the “Bryce Harper needs protection” narrative holds up after a few games of the WBC.
MLB news:
- Team USA’s embarrassing loss to Italy at the WBC has required discussions around questions that shouldn’t have needed to be asked. ($)
- Speaking of Team Italy, the White Sox’ Kyle Teel will miss 4-6 weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in that win over Team USA.
- Josh Hader of the Astros will also start the season on the injured list.
