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The Atlanta Braves have gotten extension-crazy all of a sudden, but that doesn't mean they're handing out crazy extensions. The first one they handed out this month was a good one, and now they've handed out another good one.

This second extension is going to young right-hander Julio Teheran, as the Braves gladly announced on Twitter:

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp is poised for a major comeback next season following two injury-marred campaigns. Less than two years ago Kemp had emerged as one of MLB’s top five players. Now some may argue that he’s merely the fifth best player playing for the Dodgers.

The Cincinnati Reds farm system isn't quite what it used to be. Over the past five seasons, what was once a deep system—from top to bottom—has dropped into the middle of the pack.

The system suffered from numerous prospect graduations, including players like Joey Votto, Jay Bruce, Zack Cozart, Todd Frazier, Devin Mesoraco, Johnny Cueto, Homer Bailey and Tony Cingrani.

It's been a big week for the Philadelphia Phillies. More specifically, it's been a big last couple of days for the Phillies.

The Texas Rangers boast one of the better farm systems in all of baseball.

Now it isn’t what it was a year or two ago, but is still ranked No. 13 overall by ESPN’s Keith Law (subscription required). The main reason for the drop is the collective age of talent. Many of the prospects still are a few years away from being ready for the big leagues.

Spring training has barely begun, and already, a trade involving a trio of prospects has taken place.

Spring training has arrived, as players around the league are making their way to sunny Arizona or Florida to gear up for the 2014 MLB season.

Teams will now go to work evaluating their talent and determining who will make up their 25-man roster when Opening Day rolls around.

For some teams, there's a big decision to be made, be it a battle between two everyday guys at the same position or a number of guys for the No. 5 starter job. For others, it's just a matter of rounding out the bench or picking the final bullpen arm.

Playing armchair general manager is often met with skepticism. In an ideal world, the New York Mets would have outbid the Seattle Mariners for Robinson Cano’s services, subsequently adding one of the premier offensive threats at a notoriously light-hitting position.

For teams like the Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays, deciding which starter will take the mound on Opening Day 2014 is nothing but a formality. 

However, for most MLB clubs around the league, the process of selecting an Opening Day starter can be far more complex. Some teams simply have a ridiculous abundance of options, while other teams are noticeably lacking in viable candidates. 

So, here's a look at the projected Opening Day starting pitchers for all 30 MLB teams in 2014.