The games roll on

Let's look at what's been happening...

- The Phillies announced a two-year extension with Charlie Manuel this morning. Smart move by the Phils, locking up their manager who took them to two straight World Series. Now to figure out what is wrong with Chase Utley's knee....could a trade for the Rangers' Michael Young be coming?

- The Yankees are still trying to figure out the back end of their rotation. Why not just trot Freddy Garcia and Bartolo Colon out there and hope you win those games 12-11. The offense is there and with that ballpark, runs are being scored. It's typical American League baseball, wait and hope for the three-run homer.

- Matt Garza so far doesn't look like much for the Cubs. Yes it is spring training and pitchers are trying to get their stuff together for the regular season but you can't be too happy about him giving up five or six runs every time out. The Cubbies need him along with Zambrano and Dempster if they stand any sort of chance in the NL Central.

Today, we begin to look at fantasy baseball and players you want to look for and avoid. First up are the pitchers.

Players to Get
Zack Greinke, Brewers: Yes he is hurt right now with the rib but even if he is out for a month, he is a pitcher you will want on your roster for later in the season. Expect 12-15 wins in Brew Town
Heath Bell, Padres: You can argue if he is the best closer in baseball right now but I would say he is. While San Diego has lost their big slugger, this is a young team that will give Bell many chances to save games. Look for 40-45 saves.
Brian Matusz, Orioles: This may be a curious selection pitching in the AL East against that division but Matusz finished the last two months 7-1 with an ERA just above two and has a career ERA under three against the Red Sox and Yankees. Use a flyer late on the big lefty.

Players to Avoid
Trevor Cahill, Athletics: Yes Cahill was 18-8 last season with a 2.97 ERA but Cahill's problem is he can't seem to strike anyone out to avoid a ball being put in play in a key situation. A lot of luck involved last season. Might be a .500 pitcher but not worth how high he could go.
Jonathan Broxton, Dodgers: Broxton lost the closer job last season after having trouble getting people out. He is on a very short leash and unless you are more focused on strikeouts and K/9 instead of saves, he's your guy. Just not my guy.
Ervin Santana, Angels: 17-game winner in 2010 and while the Halos have made some upgrades, 17 games is not going to happen again. Look deeper on a Shaun Marcum from Milwaukee or Detroit's Rick Porcello.