Observations from the bleachers

Some things I'm keeping an eye on through the first 2 weeks of the season

SOMETHING TO SHOOT FOR

With last night’s series-opening win over the D-Backs, the Marlins improved to 7-7. They were 12-8 through the end of April last season and, if they can finish this month above .500, they would have a winning record at the end of the opening month in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2008-09 and for only the 3rd time in …