Agreed, Hatch & Stephens are a good pairing. Matt Stephens' greater role this year leaves me hoping they've dunted dull old Backstedt. Trying to think... Brian Smith has not been on yet has he?
Sean Kelly will be on hand to do Paris-Nice though.
Edit: Brian Smith seems to be redefining his role in the commentary box - he was the main commentator (with Magnus on co-comms) on cycling.tv's coverage today.
Free to view on their main page...
http://cyclingtv.neulion.com/cycling/
Listening to the more extensive highlights, Smith's actually not bad at all on the 'main man' role.