Today is one of the best days of the year, the completion of a triad of events that makes the certainty of winter's passing as clear as that of Summer's approach.
First, there's the official arrival of Spring, then there's daylight savings time (well, for most of us), and finally, there's the start of a new baseball season. Good-bye winter, welcome Summer via Spring's proxy.
Sure, the first game was delayed, but the season got underway nonetheless, and I have mostly positive expectations for it, even when it comes to the Phillies. While the professional opinion puts them at third by season's end, I'm hopeful for a surprise. After all, no one expected them to be two games out of first (and one game out of the playoffs) at the end of last year, and it's largely the same team. So I think it's mostly a matter of whether we can keep up with the improvements everyone else has made, while also making our own improvements.
Sadly, though not surprising, the recently alluded thoughts of the Marlins coming to OKC looks to have lost momentum in favor of San Antonio. Good luck SA, as that would mean another team in reasonable driving distance, and yet another new ballpark to visit!
Update, 3 Apr
Perhaps I spoke too soon. The Phils were slammed 13-5 by the Cardinals in their season opener. Ouch.
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