Still a couple of weeks away from opening day but it's looking like we have a pretty clear picture of the opening day roster. A few injuries and suspensions cloud the picture a bit as it looks like Cameron is now challenging his drug suspension on the basis of medical neccessity. I'm not sure what kind of amphetimine would be considered ok, but that's the angle he's trying to work. In the meantime the Brewers are looking to one of three candidates in center to start the year: Gabe Kapler, Tony Gwynn Jr., and Gabe Gross. I think Gwynn Jr. has the edge here being a left handed bat with great defense and above average speed. Kapler has been coming on strong though in spring training and Gross will make the team as a backup regardless.

   The pitching rotation is still up in the air with Gallardo missing a few weeks, but I think they should bring Manny Parra up to start the season and then send him back down when Yovanni comes back. I hope Capuano is gone and Vargas as well, but realistically at least one will be on the roster opening day.

   So here's how I see the lineup and roster shaking out:

Lineup:

1. Weeks-Time to breakthrough and show us your stuff Rickie.

2. Cameron- After the suspension. I think Gwynn jr. will replace him in the meantime, so expect him or Hardy to bat here.

3. Fielder- MVP

4. Braun- Stud

5. Hart- Can wear his sunglasses any time of day.

6. Hall- NL comeback player of the year.

7. Hardy- More mature Gold Glove candidate. Gwynn possibly bats here to start.

8. Pitcher spot- Sheets on opening day.

9. Kendall- I think will prove to be huge improvement over Soul-patch Estrada.

Rotation:

1. Sheets 2. Gallardo (when he returns) 3. Suppan 4. Villanueva 5. Parra/Vargas

Bullpen: Bush, Gagne, Turnbow, Shouse, Riske, Mota, Torres/McClung- This is going to prove to be a ridiculously huge improvement over last years bullpen, just wait.

Bench: Counsell, Dillon, Gwynn, Gross, Munson.

This lineup will kick ass. Go Brewers!