"Though many of us first heard it in English director Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight, the proverb, "It's always darkest before dawn," is attributed to English theologian Thomas Fuller. Maybe time worked differently in the 17th century, because I have always found it much darker in the middle of the night. Ah, but Fuller was speaking metaphorically about how things have to get worse before they get better."
"That is the case for a great many baseball fans right now, particularly Cubs fans. For quite some time now, we've had nothing other than rumors and news of early Mesa arrivals to tide us over ahead of spring training. The good news is that I can just see the first rays of sunlight breaking over the eastern horizon, as pitchers and catchers officially report tomorrow."
Many baseball fans, particularly Cubs supporters, are feeling renewed anticipation as spring training approaches. Pitchers and catchers officially report tomorrow, the first full-squad workout follows five days later, and the first game is scheduled for February 20 against the White Sox. Rumors and early arrival reports have dominated the preseason wait. Warmer weather and melting snow are easing winter doldrums while local high school teams resume outdoor workouts. Travel to Arizona may be possible depending on timing. Videos of bullpens and batting practice only partially satisfy, and fans welcome on-field action to replace speculation.
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