This obviously isn't relevant to this thread but I just thought it should be known that Adam Eaton got shelled again in a ST game today.

He is making the decision really easy for Cholly I guess.

On another, more encouraging note; Ryan Howard continues to rake this spring.

Perhaps the big arbitration ruling put some wind into his (very large) sails. Or perhaps he is just in better shape this year.

I find that fans usually place a great deal of importance on Grapefruit League games when certain players are performing well.  However, when other players are struggling, fans seem to shrug it off and say it is only the Grapefruit League.  For example, Howard is smokin' the ball and everyone is getting very excited.  However, Rollins couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat right now, but nobody seems to take notice.  Now, there are obvious exceptions to this rule, just take a quick look at the Antichrist, also known as Adam Eaton.  Eaton is struggling terribly, however, everyone is jumping to the conclusion that he will never be productive again.  Perhaps this is just because it is fashionable to dislike Eaton at the moment.  If anyone needs an ice bath to temper Howard expectations, just look at Taguchi, Bruntlett, Golson, King, Smith and Watson.