Opening Day

A new major league baseball season is upon us. The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the St. Louis Cardinals tonight at Chase Field. Ian Kennedy gets the starting nod. I look for first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to have an excellent season. Goldschmidt will bat in the middle of a Diamondbacks' lineup, which includes Geraldo Parra (RF), Jason Kubel (LF) and A.J. Pollack in center. Speedster Adam Eaton will begin the season on the injured list for six weeks. Newcomer Martin Prado will be at third base, Aaron Hill will return at second and Cliff Pennington will get the start at shortstop tonight, while catcher Miguel Montero will handle Kennedy's offerings.

Outfielder Cody Ross and infielder Willie Bloomquist begin the season on the 15-day disabled list.

One hundred and sixty two games to go. Go get 'em, Diamondbacks!