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Adam and Kevin talk news, FAAB recommendations, and focus on the new kids making their MLB debut on opening day.

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On The Wire

Adam and Kevin break down the weekly FAAB options you might consider.

Thairo Estrada will be out 4-8 weeks with a broken wrist.
What’s the expectation for 2B in COL?

Kyle Mazardo scratched today with shoulder inflammation. How much stock were putting in his production in Cleveland prior?

Yu Darvish will start the season on the IL. Who fills the end of the SD rotation and are they worth faabing for in week 1?

Austin Wells expected to lead off for NYY vs RHP while Paul Goldschmidt may see time at the top of the line up vs LHP. What does that possibility do for the value of both these players?

Atlanta adds more OF “depth” by signing Alex Verdugo to a 1 year deal. Who does this signing impact the most in ATL? (Profar returned to ATL line up on Thursday)

ATL also brings back Craig Kimbrel on a minor-league deal. Any chance we see Kimbrel find his way back to the 9th for ATL later in the season?

So many forearm strains and elbow discomforts - Jared Jones, Drew Thorpe, Ryan Weathers, Luis Garcia (of the Astros),

Royce Lewis will start on the IL and then Brooks Lee was held from Thursday’s game with back tightness. What’s your overall thoughts on the MIN infield by the time opening day rolls around?

Week 1 FAAB budgeting

FAAB Recommendations by category

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Adam and Kevin finish up the offseason with a preview of the early 2025 regular season schedule

News and Notes

Grayson Rodriguez received a cortisone shot for right elbow inflammation; and shut down from throwing for 7-10 days.

Bobby Witt Jr. receives negative X-rays on his forearm

Same with Austin Riley (hand)

Francisco Alvarez to miss 6-8 weeks with a fractured left hand.

Tyler Stephenson headed to IL with an oblique strain; Jose Trevino leaves Friday's ST game after getting hit in the hand

Jurickson Profar (wrist) diagnosed with bone bruise; expected to be ready for Opening Day.

Ronald Acuña Jr. (knee) is expected to return in early May

Dustin May “makes a lot of sense” as fifth starter this season.

Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) to make Cactus League debut Sunday.

Hyeseong Kim to be optioned to Triple-A by the Dodgers.

"Optimistic" return date for Giancarlo Stanton (elbows, calf) is Memorial Day.

Clay Holmes will start on Opening Day for the Mets.

Gerritt Cole has TJS

Parker Meadows starting season on IL with a nerve injury

Early Season Schedule Notes

Tampa and Colorado are off Opening Day - have coverage in NFBC formats (Hopefully Cubs and Dodgers!).

14 teams play 3 games 3/28-3/30 (BAL, BOS, TB, TOR, ATH, SEA, TEX, ATL, MIA, CHC, PIT, ARI, SD, COL), just 2 for 16 teams.

The Chicago Cubs, in addition to 2 games overseas 3/18-3/19, play Opening Day and 3 games 3/28-3/30. The Dodgers have a 2-game weekend.

Min and Hou have Fri 4/4 off after 4-game 1st halves of the week.

Cin (3 v Tex, 4 @ Mil) and Mil (3 v KC, 4 v CIN) have 7 games in the first full week. Everyone else has 6. Bos, KC, Min, and Tor have 7 games week beginning 4/7.

TB plays 19 of their first 22 games in their “new” ballpark

ATH play their first games in west Sacramento starting Monday 3/31 with a 3 game series vs CHC, but end the week in COL

COL play their first two series on the road, first game in Coors not until 4/4

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