For baseball fans, today is Groundhog Day. The day when pitchers and catchers see their shadows, signifying the beginning of spring.
Several teams opened spring training today (although the Twins will wait for four more days).
Pablo Sandoval was an unmistakable figure at third base Tuesday for the #RedSox http://t.co/7CkJsI2f0v pic.twitter.com/ctdzwgyS0V
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) February 18, 2015
#Cubs @CubsJoeMadd discusses strategy with coaching staff pic.twitter.com/I73hmtsoYL
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) February 18, 2015
Meanwhile, back in Minneapolis.
Spring Training about to begin, meanwhile at Target Field MT "@Twins: -9° Home Opener: 54 pic.twitter.com/P0weIAjOMk”
— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) February 18, 2015
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