Opening Day

Opening (night and) Day was kindest to the meek from last season.

Chico's Chuggers (Shawn) and Fresh Fish (Rick) both enjoyed 64-point opening days. And it could have been better for the Chuggers. They had three pitchers going and all pitched well. But Peavy and Harang got little offensive support and the bullpen bailed on Wainwright. But the Chuggers got offensive support from Hanley Ramirez (expected) and Emilio Bonafacio (unexpected). Bonafacio put up a huge 12 points. In fact, the Chuggers had three Marlins in the infield and even Jorge Cantu had big day.

Fish got big bats from Felipe Lopez and Adam Dunn. And they got pitching from Johan Santana and Carlos Zambrano.

And the VC Appraisers had a solid 39-point day despite getting nothing from Uggla, Wright, Hernandez and both Lees (Derrek and Carlos). But they did get two wins from Derek Lowe and Hiroki Kuroda.

Everyone else had modest opening days.

Big opening days from players who went undrafted on Sunday:

Seth Smith, of, Col (HR)

Chad Tracy, 1b-3b, Arz (3 for 4, HR)

Tony Clark, 1b, Arz (2 for 4, 2 HR)

Nyger Morgan, of, Pit (3 for 5, 2 BI, SB)

Cristian Guzman, ss, Was (2 for 4)

Mike Fontenot, 2b, Chi (3 for 4)

Final player news posting before Draft Day

Pablo Sandoval, c, SF: He started a game at catcher Saturday, meaning if someone wants to start him at catcher for Week 1, they could. He'll serve as a backup to Bengie Molina when he does not start at 3B. By Week 2, Sandoval should be reach the five-game qualification mark for 3B, and it may take a couple of weeks to gain full catcher eligibility. But it could add to his value.

Bronson Arroyo, sp, Cin: Will see hand specialist about his carpal tunnel issue. Likely isn't ready to open season.

Austin Kearns, of, Was: Washington Post reports Kearns is the starter in right field, but likely will lose ABs to Elijah Dukes and Josh Willingham.

Rich Harden, sp, Chi: Harden got hammered yet again, putting his spring ERA at 10.38. Spring stats don't mean much, but the way Harden has thrown makes some worry.

Tom Glavine, sp, Atl: Will open the season on the DL.

Friday players news

Gary Sheffield, of, NY: The former Tiger agreed to a contract with the Mets, who already seem to have their corner outfielders set. But Sheffield likely will see time against lefties, with Fernando Tatis playing against righties in right field. But it may take a couple of weeks for Sheff to get in shape to play the OF for the first time since 2006.

Bronson Arroyo, sp, Cin: Arroyo, who has been battling carpal tunnel syndrome, was lit up for six runs in three innings against the Reds' Double-A team. An early trip to the DL might be in line for Arroyo.

Francisco Cordero, rp, Cin: Gave up three runs in an inning against Double-A hitter. He's struggled all spring.

Jordan Schaefer, of, Atl: The rookie won the starting center field job for the Braves.

Emilio Bonafacio, 3b, Fla: Has been named the lead-off hitter for the Marlins to start the season. If he struggles, Cameron Maybin would move into the spot.

Roy Oswalt, sp, Hou: He was named the Astros' opening day starter. As if that was going to Brian Moehler.

Lance Berkman, 1b, Hou: Played Thursday as a DH and is expected to play in Houston's opener.

Huston Street, rp, Col: Was named the Rockies' closer, beating out Manny Corpas.

Anderson Hernandez, 2b, Was: Will open the season on the DL, opening the starting spot for Ronnie Belliard, at least until April 10.

Troy Glaus, 3b, Stl: Now reports say he won't return until after the All-Star Break.

Matt Lindstrom, rp, Fla: Fish are feeling confident that Lindstrom will be ready for the opener.

Elijah Dukes, of, Was: Now the Nationals are saying Dukes is not an everyday starter and he's still battling Austin Kearns for playing time.

Eric Byrnes, of, Arz: Byrnes says he finally feels close to 100 percent again. That could move Conor Jackson to more starts at 1B than in the OF. That is, unless Justin Upton struggles, then Tracy plays at 1B and Jackson starts in place of Upton.

Tuesday player news

Wily Mo Pena, of, Wash: He was released.

Emmanuel Burris, 2B, SF: Gets the starting job as Kevin Frandsen was sent to the minor leagues.

Jorge Cantu, 1B, Fla: He takes the starting 1B job after the Marlins sent rookie Gaby Sanchez to the minors. Emilio Bonafacio will start at 3B.

Skip Schumaker, 2b, StL: It's official. The Cards announced Schumaker as the starting second baseman.

Pablo Sandoval, 3B, SF: Giants GM Brian Sabaen is considering going into the season with Sandoval serving as backup to Bengie Molina at catcher on day when he's not playing 3B.