As Seen on TV

As Seen...baseball edition!  Can't tell you how happy I am to say that.  I'll be throwing this column up twice a week all season long to point out my observations from the boxscores, and more importantly, actually watching the games, of which I spend an unhealthy amount of time all summer long.

Here are my initial observations from the opening day (and Tuesday) round of games.

Did you hear the ESPN guys say Pedroia is going to try and hit 20 HR this year?  I like it, but as an owner I hope the batting average stays above .300.  The early power is something we didn't see a year ago though...

Granderson just torched his HR off Beckett...

Sabathia always starts slow.  You knew what you were getting into, if you read the blog.  Ditto Teixeira.

Did anyone else notice Papi?  He looks so small compared to the past.  I think he's cooked, and I can't believe Tito didn't pull him for Lowell with the game in the balance and a lefty on the mound last night.

Nice to see Alex Rios start fast....oh, and the Sox tried to steal just once, it was Teahen, and he was caught.

Two former promising teammates, Delmon and GoGo, each with a jack and a steal.  I think Young will run a lot more this year.  He just needs to get on base first.  GoGo, it's one game.

JJ Hardy homers for the Twins Tuesday.  He's a VERY streaky player.  Wouldn't be a bad time for daily leaguers to take a shot.

Some of these lineups are nothing short of embarrassing.  The Astros, Royals and A's general managers should be sued by the season ticket holders for those opening day editions.

Time to sell high on Garrett Jones.  Trust me.

Marlon Byrd is hitting fifth for the Cubs...a nice spot to be indeed.  He opened the season with a three run tater.

Nolan Reimold is hurting and may not be ready for the outfield for a month?  Sigh.  He and Dexter Fowler have lost the most value so far.

Cam Maybin K'd in his first three trips Monday.  The Mike Stanton watch begins!

For those who were torched by Zambrano, can you take some solace in the fact that half the Cubs hits off him were bloop singles?  No?  Don't blame you.

That's two bombs in two days for Ian Stewart.  That may not be a fluke.

Jason Heyward!  Still, remember that Jordan Schaefer did the same thing in 2009.

Say what you want about Hideki Matsui's taste in film, but that guy is a tough out.

I love that Colby Rasmus started strong.  Once he has the confidence, the sky is the limit for Colby.

Jon Rauch goes three up, three down with two K's for save number one.

Cheers,
TFAM