Eric Byrnes

Eric Byrnes is expected to miss four to eight weeks after breaking the fifth metacarpal in his left hand when he was hit by a pitch in the second inning on Thursday night.

The Diamondbacks said Byrnes will require surgery after he was drilled with a 90 mph fastball by Texas right-hander Scott Feldman on a 1-2 pitch.

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Webb to seek 3 more opinions on shoulder

• Tony Clark will start at first base today, according to the Arizona Republic. Chad Tracy will start at third, meaning Mark Reynolds will ride the pine.
• Eric Byrnes will start in right field, Justin Upton sits.
• Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said RP Leo Nunez is the fallback closing option.
• Brian Roberts (illness) didn't work out Sunday, April 5, but is expected to play in the season opener.

“Everyone I’ve talked to said it’s a year injury and we’re at, what, eight months,”

If true, it'll mean Byrnes will useless to your fantasy team for the first three months or so. It used to be, when healthy, Byrnes was one of the most underrated 20/20 type players out there.

Think Mike Cameron.

I am constantly seeing 'Players You Must Have in '08', 'Deep Sleepers in '08', 'Late Round '08 Steals', etc., etc., etc.

But what about the players who are staring you in the face as your pick approaches, and you know that deep down, you must pass?  Who are these mystery men of 2008?

Well, here's a few...

Jimmy Rollins can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The Gold Glove shortstop and Silver Slugger winner was named the National League Most Valuable Player this afternoon, giving the Philadelphia Phillies the NL MVP in consecutive seasons.

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this will end up badly. I can just feel it.
It is fitting though.
the dude has a lot to say.