A few thoughts on Spring Training

It's too long these days. We have reached the point already where players and media following the players are getting bored and stale. Everyone seems ready to start the season and there are still two weeks left to go. Some pitchers need more time, but everyday players don't. It's a long season.

I wish they wouldn't keep statistics in these games, just the final score. Numbers can be deceptive. The wind is blowing out to left field in a lot of the parks, so balls that are normally outs become home runs. Butch Huskey of the Mets was a prime example of how deceiving Spring Training numbers can be. In 1996, Huskey hit a Mets record nine Spring Training home runs. During the 1996 season, he hit a total of 15. If you think the ball carries in Florida, then you can say that curveballs don't break as well in dry air like Arizona.

Just use this time to get ready physically and go through the fundamental drills like relay plays, pickoff plays, fielding practice at all the positions. It's a great time for fans. You can get closer to the players than you can in the Major League stadiums.