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With eight days left until Opening Day, five games left in Florida, and zero patience left for Spring Training, things *should* amp up regarding lineups and pitch counts now.

Keyword being should. Here’s what’s popping from the Power Drink-Branded FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.

(Eight days.)

Victor Robles optioned to Triple A
In the long run, it was really the right move. Robles wasn't quite ready for Major League pitching, and with Michael A. Taylor in center and Adam Eaton in left, there was simply nowhere for him to slide in — next season, it should be easier.