A new baseball season is upon us, which means history and memories will be made over the next seven months. With time at a premium in our social media-driven society, we\'ve adapted a certain Twitter rule for each team preview. We\'ll survey the landscape for each team in 140 characters or less.
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Arizona Diamondbacks
The #Diamondbacks have flexibility going forward even after Paul Goldschmidt\'s $32 million extension. Youngest pitching staff in Majors.
Key Tweet: \"@AStetka: Writing a piece comparing the #Orioles to the #Diamondbacks of last year for @EutawStReport. Should be done tonight or tomorrow morning.\"
Atlanta Braves
The #Braves added the Uptons to outfield. The organization has great pitching depth, which should keep them in contention for years to come.
Key Tweet: \"@AJCBiz: #Braves\' value placed at $629 million in Forbes report bit.ly/11WKqbM\"
Chicago Cubs
It\'s great that Theo Epstein is committed to rebuilding, but will be a while before the #Cubs are able to contend in the National League.
Key Tweet: \"@WaddleandSilvy: Can you imagine a 6,000 square foot JumboTron at Wrigley? That\'s what the #Cubs want according to trib -- in addition to current scoreboard\"
Cincinnati Reds
The decision to keep Aroldis Chapman in the bullpen was a good, but no guarantee that Johnny Cueto and Mat Latos will repeat 2012 efforts.
Key Tweet: \"@m_sheldon: Ace Cueto instills confidence for #reds atmlb.com/14tWC46\"
Colorado Rockies
Troy Tulowitzki would be the best shortstop in baseball if he could stay on the field. Pitching unlikely to improve much following 5.49 ERA.
Key Tweet: \"@dochowser: Keith Law, ESPN.COM, prediction: #Rockies will go 53-109. Let that sink in for a minute.\"
Los Angeles Dodgers
Money doesn\'t always buy titles; just ask those that spent the most in 2012. Anything but a pennant has to be considered a failure.
Key Tweet: \"@BillShaikin: Kasten won\'t confirm or deny #Dodgers talking extension with Kershaw, but source says they are.\"
Miami Marlins
Giancarlo Stanton might be the only household name, but they figure to add a handful more with youngsters over next five years.
Key Tweet: \"@NOTSportsCenter: With his new $180 million, Justin Verlander wants to buy the #Marlins. He\'s unsure what to do with the other $179,999,995.\"
Milwaukee Brewers
A series of injuries have left #Brewers without a powerful first baseman to begin the season. Corey Hart hit 30 HRs between 1B/RF in 2012.
Key Tweet: \"@AdamRonis: Michael Fiers has made the #Brewers starting rotation. Chris Narveson to the bullpen.\"
New York Mets
The loss of Johan Santana is a blow to the #Mets, but they should still be better in 2013 than they were in 2012. Bring on d\'Arnaud/Harvey.
Key Tweet: \"@DomIzzoWDAY: This is the #Mets starting outfield for Monday: Lucas Duda, Jordany Valdespin and Marlon Byrd; to quote Major League: \"Who are these guys??\"
Philadelphia Phillies
Counting on aging and injured stars is never a good thing, but the #Phillies have a chance to challenge if theirs are able to perform.
Key Tweet: \"@kfrappcoffee: Loved hearing the crowd reaction to Chase Utley first at bat in CBP tonight. Good to have him healthy to start this year finally.\"
Pittsburgh Pirates
Another strong start and late collapse might finally spell the end for the current regime in Pittsburgh. Andrew McCutchen deserves better.
Key Tweet: \"@faketeams: How soon does Gerrit Cole replace Jonathan Sanchez in the #Pirates rotation?\"
San Diego Padres
The #Padres have a solid young core and some prospects that could make a splash in the big leagues this season. The growth must continue.
Key Tweet: \"@LoyalMLBFans: Cameron Maybin set to breakout this year. So it has been said. So it shall be done.\"
San Francisco Giants
Buster Posey got the $167M he deserves (if healthy), but the most intriguing storyline will be the production and future of Tim Lincecum.
Key Tweet: \"@RealBobManning: Under the Radar guy for the #Giants is Bumgarner, has grown over the past year.\"
St. Louis Cardinals
The #Cardinals are strong all around, in St. Louis and in the farm. Not even the loss of an iconic figure could slow them down.
Key Tweet: \"@emily_roberts7: Who cares about march madness!? I\'m just ready for opening day!\"
Washington Nationals
It\'s odd to say with young stars Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg, but could the time for the #Nationals come upon us?
Key Tweet: \"@THE_REAL_RICKLI: #Nationals Director of Scouting Kris Kline said this about Renda \"Quickest bat in the 2012 draft.\" On Mooneyham 97 mph fastball. Special.\"
Projected Standings
National League East
1. Washington Nationals
2. Atlanta Braves *
3. Philadelphia Phillies
4. New York Mets
5. Miami Marlins
National League Central
1. Cincinnati Reds
2. St. Louis Cardinals
3. Pittsburgh Pirates
4. Milwaukee Brewers
5. Chicago Cubs
National League West
1. San Francisco Giants
2. Los Angeles Dodgers *
3. Arizona Diamondbacks
4. San Diego Padres
5. Colorado Rockies
* - Wild Cards
Projected Awards
Most Valuable Player – Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh
Cy Young – Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles
Rookie of the Year – Shelby Miller, St. Louis
Manager of the Year – Fredi Gonzalez, Atlanta