Baseball 2008 has arrived. Here's what we've learned one day into the season (two days actually for the Nationals and eight days for the A's and Red Sox, but one day for the purpose of this column): Rich Harden would be a right-handed Johan Santana if he could stay healthy enough to start 30 games, which will never happen; the Phillies desperately need Brad Lidge back, a realization that ought to chill the opening day enthusiasm of Phillies fans everywhere; and Xavier Nady is on pace to hit 324 home runs, but he probably won't.

Oh, and one other thing – the steroids issue is over. Done. Settled. Whew, that's a relief. For a while, I thought it might linger for a few more years while base...OF COURSE IT'S NOT OVER. But a piece in the L.A. Times indicates baseball – and its players – believe it's essentially over and done with because fans weren't talking about it this spring in Florida and Arizona.

What's the deal with Democrat Chris Dodd's terrifyingly huge head? With the continuing uproar over Barry Bonds' alleged and Marion Jones' admitted steroid use, it seems the press is giving the Connecticut Senator and presidential candidate a pass. But as the Iowa Caucuses draw closer, it's time to start asking tough questions. Watch and decide...