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Now that the first month of the major league baseball season is in the books, it's time to take a look at some early report cards for the New York Mets' acquisitions made during the offseason.

Let's take a look:

Bartolo Colon (Starting Pitcher)

Grade: C

Pitch counts are now an acknowledged part of baseball. For all the sabermetric advances in the game, the one that's made the most inroads into the consciousness of baseball fans and the actions of baseball teams is the simple pitch count.

The problem is, it's not helping.

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is set to make what could be his final rehab start on Wednesday as he inches closer to a return from an upper back injury that has kept him out of action since being scratched from his second start of the season on March 30. 

1. The Boss, the rapper and the All-Star

Here comes Robinson Cano racing back to the Bronx, history already being written.

A real, live Seattle Mariner actually guesting on The Tonight Show.

Every season features players who take nontraditional, roundabout paths to unexpected success in the major leagues.

The Baltimore Orioles are currently sitting at second place in the AL East with a 12-12 record, and they have been flirting with a .500 record for the past week.

Despite kicking off the season with a 2-5 record in their first seven games, the Orioles have rebounded nicely, winning 10 of their next 17 games, thanks to notable contributions from some of their offseason acquisitions.

“It’s time for Dodger baseball!”

A month into what could very well be Vin Scully’s final season uttering those famed words, most of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ contingent isn’t able to hear them spoken.

From the record-setting Jose Abreu to the wildly underachieving Prince Fielder, it's time to dish out grades for MLB's top 15 offseason acquisitions heading into May. 

Of course, the Chicago White Sox's slugger is far from the only big-money pickup who receives a high mark. Conversely, Fielder is definitely not the only premier name who has all sorts of room for improvement. Plus, there are a few stars who fall right in the middle.  

Former New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano will play his first game against his former team when the Seattle Mariners return to Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, April 29.

Jimmy Fallon wanted to give Yankees fans a chance to show how they really feel about his departure by letting them boo him. Fallon did not, however, tell these booing fans that the real Cano could hear everything.

On paper, the Dodgers have too many good problems. Too many good outfielders, too many All-Star closers, and, for the first time in many years, a well-stocked farm system. So barring a rash of injuries, the Dodgers shouldn't have the need to make any major trades this season.