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C. Trent Rosecrans reports the Reds would like Aroldis Chapman to pitch more than 60 innings this season. Well, if he ceases to be a reliever, he can do that by June.

Ryan Braun is ready for 2014, even appealing to suite and season ticket holders that "I'll be better than I have ever been. Very confident in that." While on the topic of Milwaukee, Matt Garza signed a four-year, $50 million deal yesterday.

Brad Johnson of FanGraphs wonders what exactly the Phillies are doing.

Adam Dunn plays a bartender in "Dallas Buyers Club?" Adam Dunn plays a bartender in "Dallas Buyers Club."

Best Shape of His Life(TM): Joba "Captain Ahab" Chamberlain.

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