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Irrational Conclusions to Draw from 2018 MLB Opening Week

With a week of MLB action in the books, we know...well, next to nothing about the 2018 season. Every stat and win-loss total must be taken with a truckload of small-sample grains of salt.

Still, it's bordering on irresistible to render snap judgements. We waited all those frigid months for meaningful baseball, after all.

Here, then, are six irrational conclusions that can be drawn thus far, along with cool-headed rebuttals.

Take whichever side suits your fancy.

Andrew McCutchen Is Finished

    Irrational Conclusion

    The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Andrew McCutchen from the Pittsburgh Pirates this winter for a decent cache of prospects.