*Collin McHugh is working on his fastball command, doesn't mind flying under the radar.
*Lance McCullers threw a bullpen as the Astros ease his arm into what will hopefully be a long season.
*Scott Feldman's shoulder feels good.
*Yes, Dallas Keuchel is that good. So is George Springer.
*Here's a great article on 2015 Texas League batting champion Jon Kemmer.
*The Astros are impressed with David Paulino, Juan Minaya, and Jandel Gustave.
*Peacock, Straily, Wojciechowski come into 2016 as swing-man options:
"I understand there's not much opportunity."
-Brad Peacock
*MLB altered the rules a little bit: runners now have to make a "bona fide slide," and there are now timed mound visits and shortened between-inning breaks.
*Colbert Hamels' biggest adjustment to the AL was the top-to-bottom strength of the lineup.
*Robinson Cano is healthy and ready to lead the Mariners.
*What the heck happened with Dexter Fowler and the Orioles?
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
