The rashness of opening week

One of the things I love most about opening week is seeing the scramble to pick up guys who have a good game.

Some will argue that early-season pickups can make your team. Some certainly would point to Mark Reynolds as proof of that last year.

Most won't pan out, though. And this year, it's a bit tougher with only two moves per week. Do you scramble to grab that starting pitcher who threw a good game or do you hold onto the move in case you need it on Saturday?


So far, the transactions list has been moving at a nice pace.

We've had Yadier Molina picked up, cut and picked up by another team; we've had Dallas Braden snagged before he finished his first outing; we've had Milton Bradley picked up and dropped in a 48-hour span; we've had Vernon Wells picked up just in time for three home runs; we've had Shaun Marcum picked up shortly after flirting with a no-hitter.

How many of these guys will be on teams in two months? I'm guessing fewer rather than more.