The Day in Review

Opening Day, and let me point out, possibly the best day of the year after a full offseason of preparation. Even as a Cubs fan, the loss was at least exciting--Fukudome looked good and could be the real deal. But on to the news...

Injury Front

• Chad Cordero gets a cortisone shot, and while the Nationals aren't mentioning a DL stint, I think it could happen. Either way, you just hold tight, and grab Rauch.
• Victor Martinez injured his hamstring and now has absolutely no chance of out-stealing Russell Martin. More seriously, it looked like the Indians catcher might have to spend some time on the DL.
• Zambrano looks to be okay after a finger scare that Rotoworld described with the phrase, "would have been a disaster". This one is worth monitoring, but I'm optimistic that Big Z will get by with the forearm cramps--pitching in the North in April ain't friendly.
• Jeff Kent, who some suspected would find the DL, hit a homer today. Pujols did the same, so both should earn a little relaxation from their fantasy owners.

Performance Notes

• I'm not going to go crazy about guys who have had one good game, but Nick Johnson has had two. The guy was an OPS stud a few years back and leagues that count that stat could do worse in their utility spot. The way that offense looked the past two games, Johnson might be worth grabbing even now.
• Lastings Milledge homered today, and I'm a believer. Kosuke Fukudome also looked great. I newly consider both third-outfielders in mixed leagues.

Hopefully your team did well, but if not, we have 161 more games for you. Check ESPN for an article about not stressing with early play, and good luck. That's what you need to know about the day.