The time has come and the yearly rebirth of America’s pastime has begun. Baseball is in the air from the southern tip of Florida to the far reaches of the west coast. Along with the smell of fresh cut grass and the crack of the bat come the stories and rumors that make baseball's spring training the place to watch for the diehard baseball fan.
From the news of Alex Rodriguez and his steroids scandal to the impact that the World Baseball Classic is having on the ability of teams to get ready for the season, there is much going on in baseball right now.
Chicago Cubs manager Lou Pinella says that he believes the Cubs are ready to compete for both the Divison and League championship this year. His prediction depends on how the Cubs use their recent post season experience. A large part of their success this year will rest on the shoulders of Milton Bradley. Pinella believes that the Cubs are ready to take it to the next level and finally bring a championship to the fans of Chicago.
The Anaheim Angels have made a lot of season changes, the most notable being the loss of Mark Teixeria and Garret Anderson to free agency. The Angel’s starting pitcher John Lackey says that the pitching staff has to be consistent from the starters all the way through the bullpen. Lackey says that he looks forward to contributions from his new teammates and being able to count on the Angles always reliable bullpen.
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