Spring Training opens today

Away from the bitter cold, heavy snows, and slippery roads. Away from the frigid air, the short days, and windy afternoons, the sights and sounds of summer can be heard from Florida and Arizona this Valentine's Day.

Baseball is back. Today is the first day for pitchers and catchers to report to spring training, as the MLB season is only 45 days away!!

It was a busy off-season that saw plenty of movers and shakers. Cliff Lee made his return to Philadelphia, after many had speculated that he would sign on the dotted line with the Yankees or Rangers.

Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford moved to Boston, making them favorites in the American League, while the Yankees achieved near mortal status this winter, having to spend less and spent on quantity rather than quality.

Meanwhile the Mets have been blitzed by scandalous headlines about their owner's involvement in the Bernie Madoff ponzi scheme, that could cost the franchise billions of dollars.

Baseballs back---warm weather is not too far away either.