Just a quick note before the day writers try to write the fastest (I hear it's St. Patrick's Day).

Pitching coach Rich Dubee was asked about the likelihood that Cole Hamels would be ready for Opening Day, April 5 against Atlanta.

"A long shot," Dubee said.

Dubee's rationale is Hamels will be at least a few days behind, and hasn't reached the 60-pitch count in an outing. The pitching coach wants everyone up to 100 before the season begins.