Spring Training...

With less than a day left before pitchers and catchers have to report, looks like my team is brand-spankin new this year.

We still have a couple of recognizable names. But, for the most part this is a "start-up" team this year. Even La Russa isn't saying the championship word. He is saying they have a chance to win games, if they play correctly. Thing is, I was upset by the Cards allowing Matheny to leave a couple seasons ago. Turns out it really was the right decision, I just don't like change.

Molina is solid behind the plate. It is going to be odd without Rolen calling the shots from third. Eckstein and Edmonds are also gone. These guys are good, were great. About All-Star time last year I was beginning to think the Cards needed a change. Rolen, Eckstein and Edmonds had very powerful bats at one time. When players stay away from steroids, their bodies get older. New, younger blood in the clubhouse and on the field will be nice. Kinda goes with the new field. Also, I have another "favorite" team.

The Rockies were awesome last year. The most awesome aspect is that many of the players I had literally seen play in Tulsa. The best part of having a new team is that now I have two teams to cheer for. And when they play each other, I will be happy no matter who wins. That's the plan anyway.