He might be hurt, and if he is, we'll find out in a day or two. Right now, Infante says (as of this morning) that he feels great and he'll get a few AB this afternoon. The Royals think he'll be ready to go by opening day.

Let's hope he is ok

The Rangers have lost their catcher for about 3 months.

FSKC broadcasting the game tonight vs Seattle.
Chen vs King Felix

We claimed some Schuster dickhead via rule 5 today. You're welcome.

We traded Adam Moore to the Padres for cash.

Patrick Schuster was the first overall rule 5 pick, taken from the D-Backs by SD. San Diego waived him and was probably going to let him go back to AZ, but we claimed him. We now have the same rights as if we had made the rule 5 pick. He must stay on our active roster all year or he goes back to Arizona.

He may take the last bullpen job away from Bueno.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Schuster was great last year - in A-ball. He's a low-slot lefty who could be a LOOGY. If KC thinks he can pitch, I'd rather him than Bueno.</p>&mdash; Rany Jazayerli (@jazayerli) <a href="https://twitter.com/jazayerli/statuses/448521625106137090">March 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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edit2: The Astros picked him first, then sent his rule 5 rights to SD in a trade. Schuster has been on a whirlwind tour this winter.

What are your early expectations for our record? I was asked by a friend this morning and I suggested 80-82. I think we won't go 15-4 vs Minny or whatever it was since their rotation looks much improved. That should shave off 5-6 wins from last year if we split with them. I'd guess most of the other records vs opponents will stay about the same. We were pretty injury-free last season and losing Santana will hurt, as will Hoch.

Now that the "new pitcher smell" has worn off, I don't see how this guy makes the club over Bueno. Bueno has the more proven track record. We may try to work out a deal with Arizona.

Carlos Peguero has been DFA'd. If he clears waivers, I'm not sure if we can outright him. He has at least 7 years, so I think he'd qualify for minor league free agency.

edit: never mind, we can outright him if no one claims him. The 7 year clock isn't ticking when a player is up, he has less than 3 years of MLB service time, and he's never been outrighted before.

What is a "Loogy"?

Left handed relief specialist. Technically, I think it means left handed one out guy? Meaning a pitcher you bring in to face one left handed hitter.

Lefthanded
One
Out
Only
GuY

In simpler terms, he's the guy that comes in to get that one really tough, and usually power-hitting, lefty and then comes right out. He's the kind of guy Trey Hillman hated with a passion.

A Trey Hillman mention. That's a party foul. Everybody drink.