In some ways, the World Series feels like it was yesterday; the offseason went by in a flash as fans were treated to dramatic storylines including the “Arson Judge” saga and not one, not two, but three Carlos Correa contracts. Regardless of the speed with which it passed, though, the offseason saw a lot of change — change that many of us fans and writers can’t wait to evaluate on the playing field. Grapefruit League play begins next week and with it, rampant speculation about velocity declines, who’s in the best shape of their lives, offseason medical procedures, and performance against extremely varied competition.
Surprising springs: A cautionary tale of unlikely Yankees performances
