More spring training thoughts...

Listened to the PIT/PHI game on MLB Radio today. Sounded like Snell was awesome again (5IP, 4H, 2BB, 5SO). Got into a little bit of trouble in the third, but worked it out. I'm sure you're sick of me saying it, but I love Snell as a late round/cheap investment for your fantasy teams this year. He had a really high BIPA last year and I'm expecting a regression to the mean there, which in turn should help his ERA & WHIP. The strikeouts and wins will be a give in.

Chuck James - Solid today, 5IP 4H, 3BB, 2SO. Very underrated and will probably be the 2nd best pitcher on ATL. Is going from a two-pitch pitcher to a three-pitch pitcher as he is throwing his slider more. That should help him as he makes his way around the league for a second look this year.

Andrew McCutchen - Has yet to be reassigned to minor-league camp. Was 0 for 5 today, but is still hitting .293 on the spring compared to Duffy's .182 (0BB). He'll probably get reassigned shortly, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him get called up and stay up for good sometime this season. Dynasty leagues keep an eye on this kid...

Chris B. Young - Hitting .222 this spring. Expect some growing pains this year. Not sure if he is ready to be a starter in your NL/Mixed fantasy league yet...

Armando Benitez - Upgrade him on your NL Closer rankings...

Tom Gordon - Downgrade him in your NL Closer rankings. Pitched yesterday, but serious injury risk with shoulder and elbow soreness. I expect he breaks down early this year. Geoff Geary could be the beneficiary, as could youngster Joe Bisenius.

Izzy looks healthy

Mike Pelfrey - Continues to make his case to be the team's #5...

Shane Victorino - I love this guy. Hitting .432 this spring with 4 SB so far. Philly is going to love him too...

Willy Taveras - I traded him this off-season in my NL League, and I may regret it. Hurdle has given him the green light and I bet he steals 50 this year. Already has 7 SB in 32ABs. Will be cheaper but as productive as Pierre...