On the dawn of spring training, hope flourishes for every team. For two months, everything is possible. Young studs could develop into productive players. Veterans could regain a sparkle of the talent of their prime. Injured players can bounce back from the infirmities of the human bodies.
And even for teams like the Kansas City Royals, who have no expectations for any semblance of a playoff run, that optimism extends to the minor leagues. That shiny prospect might take that next step. Maybe a player or two could breakout in a big way, becoming something from nothing.