Opening Day

Opening day is finally upon us.  I have no reservations that this team will be in the hunt far more and far longer than they were in 2012.

I do have reservations that the Starting Pitching can hold up as a whole with the better line-ups (Nats, Braves, Reds, Tigers) but then we do have the Marlins and Mets in our own division so things may even out.  Every season will have it's share of unpredictable injuries, break-outs and break downs so let's play 162 and see who is left standing.

Bold predictions are tired in my opinion.  Every network and pundit does them.  I will only say I think the over under on wins for the 2013 club is 90, predicated on Halladay getting at least 13 of those or some combination of Halladay and a name we're not seeing in the picture.

Story Lines to watch:  An Utley Extension, Ruiz Trade?, does Brown assert himself as an everyday middle of the line-up presence of the future, which prospects emerge to take a spot on the 25 man.  And last the elephant in the room what happens to Charlie Manuel.

Stay Tuned it should be a fun ride!