Good morning. Start your weekend with a few PRO Rumors:

• With the New York Mets’ Jose Reyes out until his thyroid levels drop, 19-year-old Ruben Tejada could be the team’s Opening Day shortstop. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the “Mets believe he is ready defensively… but still question whether he can hit enough.” Tejada hit .2889 with five home runs, 46 RBIs and 19 stolen bases in Double-A Binghamton.
• Jim Armstrong of The Denver Post talks about the Rockies’ pitching philosophy. Manager Jim Tracy said, “throw strikes and you’re going to allow this infield to participate if you’re thinking about being a Rockies Major League pitcher.”
• Accordng to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, the Blue Jays outfielder, Joey Gathright could make the team’s Opening Day roster thanks to his speed and ability to play multiple outfield positions.
• Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro has been looking good this Spring with a .571 average, but the team does not want to rush the 19-year-old. According to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, the team will start Castro at Triple-A Iowa to begin the season.