Did you feel that? That pulse, that ripple of excitement that surged through our screens and into our eyes as Jake Arrieta took the mound for the first time in Grapefruit League action as a member of the Phillies? It felt like the important moment it was meant to be, and though Arrieta could only go two innings today - allowing a few hits and a couple runs along the way - it still felt like a substantial step was taken toward having this team feel competitive again. Five straight years of expected losing really limbers you up for that kind of thing.
Curvacious: Prepare For the Phils to Wreak Breaking Ball Havoc
