Sticking with the running theme of celebrating pitchers & catchers reporting -- a Shakespearian sonnet:

The grassy fields of Hammond Stadium

Are live this morn with sound of bat and glove.

Walkways and bleachers filled with fandom's hum

As sunlight and hope stream from skies above.

Mauer stretches and tests an achy knee,

While Cisco winds and loosens up his arm,

And Revere runs the fields smiling with glee

As prospects show early to prep for the farm.

The spring is here and summer can't be far.

Soon mascots, organs and anthems will sing.

Fans will fill stadiums, their couch and bar,

To see teams begins the quest for a ring.

We get seven months before sign of fall,

It's time to enjoy the beauty of ball.

(also available at http://www.curveforastrike.blogspot.com)

Nice. Thanks for joining the party Topper!