Taking On The Cheese Steaks

The Cheese Steaks, that's my new name for the Phillies.

How did Brett Myers get the opening day nod over Cole Hamels? Myers looked great in spring training, but Hamels is the Cheese Steaks' #1 starter. Maybe it has something to do with how the early part of the schedule shakes out of Philadelphia.

Nats were 6-12 against Philly last year, with 3-6 splits on the home and the road. Myers was 1-0 with 4 saves and the Nats managed just 5 singles, two walks and zero runs against him in 9 innings. As a starter in 2006, however, Myers went 2-2 with a 6.59 ERA against D.C., yielding 20 runs, 33 hits and 10 walks in 27.3 innings. Let's hope he returns to 2006 form today.

From my co-worker Geoff (a Jersey native and resident who is inexplicably an Oakland A's fan): "Nats in 1st, snap a picture of the standings."

Nice knowing you Elijah Dukes. I suspect he will be back after the DL stint and perhaps a rehab assignment in Harrisburg or Columbus. Hopefully it's just a minor set-back and it doesn't angry up Elijah's blood.

I don't think I can read another article about the new stadium. I love the coverage, but I'm jealous that I wasn't there last night. It's 54 days until I see the place in person.

Watching the Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers on MLB.TV right now. Tigers have such a sick line-up. They will be fun to watch this year.