The happiest place on earth is somewhere around here, maybe even within walking distance, but it sure the heck isn’t the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
That’s where officials from all 30 major league teams — plus officials from minor league clubs, job-seekers, player agents and media — have gathered for the annual winter meetings.
These four days are the biggest event of the off-season, where baseball business picks up some two months before spring training opens. Decisions are made, players are acquired, teams are thrilled, teams are spurned, headlines are made.
There are exceptions, and at the top of the list the past several years running have been the Texas Rangers.