GREAT NEWS: Cole Hamels Likely Won't Be Ready for Opening Day Start

AND IT BEGINS!

Cole Hamels is behind schedule. He told reporters today* that he had biceps tendinitis in November and started throwing a month late. He’s 8-10 days behind others and won’t throw a bullpen session for another 10 days.  He won’t be ready for opening day. “I see myself pitching in April,” he said. “I guess I don’t see myself pitching in March.”

GOOD START, GUYS. GOOD START.

*Pitchers and catchers reported today. Remember when you used to care?!

Hamels did say he was excited to see "the Cuban guy."

— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) February 12, 2014