Ah, Spring…that time of year we all look forward to after months of harsh winds, bitter cold, and polar vortexes. It’s a time for renewed hopes, rejuvenation, and baseball. Spring training is in full swing and many fans around the league are feeling hopeful that their teams have made the right moves to put their favorite ballclub in contention.
Fans analyze and speculate over young talent in the farm system, free agent additions, and moves that their clubs can still make to improve their odds of competing this upcoming season and perhaps beyond. In short, Spring breeds eternal hope…even for the most moribund franchises and fan bases.