It is when at least half the teams get to expect packed stadium, have elaborate introductions, and all the fans renew their hope and faith in their home team.
So now I guess I must make some bold predictions. Rangers will not go undefeated. OK, that's cheeky.
Starting off where it matters, the Jays will tussle all year with Tampa, but deadline additions made by Toronto will shore up the pen, and bench, and they will inch out the Rays for the East.
The Central should not be close, but lack of a cohesive bullpen will stalk the striped cats for part of the year, and allow the White Sox to stay in the conversation till August, but the Detroiters are simply too strong to stop.
There will be no wild card from the central division this year.
In the West, many expect the Angels to hold off the Rangers, but again, they will face stiff competition from Oakland. Angels will win, but they will expose holes in their rotation that may not be able to fix easily.
The Rangers and Devil Rays will play a one game sudden death to stay alive.
The National League I will discuss next time out.
Today let all fans bask in whatever sunshine they can muster, grab a dog and a beer and celebrate spring, and renewal.
2013 in Toronto promises to be a good one.
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