YOU'VE HEARD THESE WORDS BEFORE

"Pitchers and catchers report..." And it comes at just the right time. With bad weather in the Midwest, North, and Northeast.

It's past the time the groundhog saw his shadow. It's past the time of the Super Bowl. It's before NCAA March Madness. It's before the greatest holiday ever--Easter. I'm telling you, Spring Training comes at just the perfect time.

It won't be long until most of the civilized world will feel a hint of Spring in the air. A warm, sun-filled day too wet for outside yard play, but great for visions of what warm days and night will bring. People start to make secondary New Year's resolutions. This year they vow to cook out more, picnic more, be outside more often, even start getting in shape in the great outdoors.

As for those of us who live in Spring Training climates, even warmer than usual temps bring a smile to our faces. No more killer frosts and cold tile floors. No more heat pumps wondering what the heck is going on. But we're ready for Spring, too.

So what will the 2007 baseball season bring? I don't know, but it can't top the 2006 season. St. Louis Cardinals--World Champions!! Is that sweet or what?