Three observations …
• It is hard to watch Oakland play considering that the Athletics had Jon Lester, Jeff Samardzija and Josh Donaldson last season.
• What's more entertaining these days, watching Bartolo Colon baffle hitters at age 41 or watching him swing a bat?
• The Twins should not give up on Alex Meyer. Some players are late bloomers, and he has to watch his mechanics and not melt down during innings.
… and two predictions
• The Rockies will not trade Troy Tulowitzki and will try to fill their pitching needs another way.
• Seattle will finish the season below .500. The Mariners still need offense and that bullpen needs help.
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