First Downer of the Spring

So much for all the good vibes. Phillies manager Joe Girardi says outfielder Andrew McCutchen won't be ready for Opening Day as he works to recover from ACL surgery last season.

That means we'll see some combination of Jay Bruce/Adam Haseley/Roman Quinn in left field and center field for the first few weeks of the season. Maybe Nick Williams makes the team as the fifth outfielder while Cutch gets ready to play.

This news wasn't really expected, but it's not a surprise either, considering McCutchen was injured in June. Nine months to recover from ACL surgery just isn't enough time, especially for a guy in his 30s.

Let's hope Bruce, Haseley, and Quinn can hold down the fort until Cutch is ready.