Why couldn't Grady have signed with somebody else?
Blake Wood eager to reward Tribe's faith - It would be nice if Wood can be a big part of the 2014 bullpen. His velocity was awesome in late-2013 outings, but if I recall, he got hit hard anyways. Bastian also looks at Shaun Marcum and the new home-plate rules in the above link.
LGFT Grady Sizemore saw his "first game action since 2011 on Thursday [and] said it's "hard to believe it's real." Jackie Bradley grew up watching Grady.
Good news for MLB.tv subscribers:
Out-of-market Fox games now on mlbtv & EI RT @BizballMaury: Here's what's changed with MLB on FOX blackout policy pic.twitter.com/i9no911kf7
— 506 Sports (@506sports) February 25, 2014Madison Bumgarner will start opening day for the Giants, over two guys who have had outstanding careers. Which goes to show how well the Giants have drafted pitching. (Note: Shapiro once drafted Lincecum, too)
Speaking of Shapiro, here he shows off his stash of sunflower seeds.
Always-rumored Tribe Trade Target Chase Headley thinks he will be ready for the start of San Diego's season.
The Mets are no longer the only team after Seattle's Nick Franklin; another 4-letter team has joined them: The Rays.
Something you'll no doubt hear Tom Hamilton complain about some time soon:
Every spring, there's always a series perfectly ripe for second-guessing the schedule-makers. I nominate San Diego AT Cleveland, April 7-9.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) February 25, 2014