Finally...It’s baseball season.
Last year I experienced my first spring training and it was truly one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I got the chance to chat with Buster Posey, Bruce Bochy, Barry Zito and Jeremy Affeldt. I ran into Dave Flemming, Jon Miller and Shawon Dunston in the parking lot.
I saw newcomers Aubrey Huff and Mark DeRosa take their first hacks in the black and orange. I saw the eventual Rookie of the Year, Posey try to master first base.
For every team, there’s an all-star or a new offseason acquisition. There’s an x-factor or a can’t miss prospect. There’s a guy who can throw 100 mph and another who can hit a ball 500 feet.
And if there isn’t. Well at least there’s someone like that on the opposing team.
In Arizona, 15 teams play within one hour of one another. This year we’ve got the two reigning MVPs, a reigning Cy Young award winner and both reigning Rookie of the Year recipients.
Here’s 50 players worth traveling to the Cactus League for:
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