As I write this, I’m ready to jump out of my skin. I’m beyond ready and excited for Feb. 14. It’s easily the greatest day of the year.
Oh, you thought I was talking about Valentine’s Day? Please, don’t flatter me. I’m talking about the start of Spring Training.
Cubs pitchers and catchers report to Mesa, Arizona Feb. 14 and position players will come Feb. 17, signaling baseball’s officially back after four long, painful months. I say painful because Chicago sports fans have had to suffer through the Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks’ lackluster seasons while waiting for baseball’s triumphant return.