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Every year, we talk about what Rich Harden could do if he can make 35 starts. Is this the year? Cubs fans are convincing themselves it is. Mark Prior and Kerry Wood would laugh at such a ridiculous notion, but they're too worried about hitting the 60-Day DL with a chuckling-related injury.
Who's baseball's best leadoff man? Who's the worst? They're all ranked here. Note to Jerry Manuel: Luis Castillo isn't ranked, but on a list of best potential leadoff hitters, he would come in 478th place, right between Andruw Jones and Bengie Molina.
Diminished expectations and an improved supporting cast could make this the year that Barry Zito finally produces something other than awkward acoustic rock for San Francisco. Maybe then Tim Lincecum will stop cracking up when Barry tells him he's got a Cy Young at home, too.
If you've heard one cliched spring training sound bite, you've heard them all. What aren't the players and managers telling us, though? Ken Griffey, Jr.: "It's great to be back with Seattle. I'll just take the locker between Edgar and Buhner, then hit up a Sonics game."
Erstwhile ace and blogging enthusiast Curt Schilling says he's looking for a challenge and would like to pitch for the Cubs or Rays. Want a task that's really going to be a challenge for you, Curt? Go 30 seconds without trying to draw attention to yourself.
Check out more fan opinions by going to Bleacher Report's MLB page. Got something to say to us? Feedback, comments, and tips can be sent to underthebleachers@bleacherreport.com. Want your story linked here? Become a Bleacher Report writer.
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