Throwing it around

Three weeks from today we’ll be on our way to Cincinnati to cover our 6th straight Opening Day baseball game. Until then we’re going to be knee deep in the NCAA March Madness Men’s Tournament Bracket. Who you got? We’re thinking Kentucky goes all the way. Kansas State in the Final Four along with three #1 seeds. Exciting times. Here’s the baseball links:

-Jonny Gomes brings the mohawk back. [Bugs & Cranks]
-Jeff Brantley ladies and gentleman, he’ll be here all week. [Whack Reds]
-Willie Mccovey speaks about all things Giants. [Big League Stew]
-Cuban shortstop Adeiny Hechevarria spurns the Yanks for the Blue Jays. [Hardball Talk]
-Non-MLB but still awesome. Remembering the Big Boss Man. [Deadspin]
-Rays picture day starring Pat Burrell. [Rays Index]
-More on the Pujols for Howard swap, LaRussa speaks out. [Daily Pitch]
-Fernando Martinez is a possible Carlos Beltran replacement while he’s hurt. [Fonzie Forever]
-Robinson Cano will hit 5th for the Yanks this season, and it’s a story. [Blogging the Bombers]