The offseason is always about waiting ... waiting for baseball to be back. But this offseason has had even more waiting than usual, as we waited more than three months for Manny Machado to sign, and we're still waiting for Bryce Harper.
But now, the wait is over (sort of). Games will be played throughout Florida and Arizona, beginning Friday.
We know one of the big stories of spring: Machado is heading to Peoria, Arizona, suiting up for the suddenly-much-more-interesting San Diego Padres. As teams kick into gear this weekend, here are some between-the-lines things to look for over the next 30 days.