Shifting Gears

Ordinarily, the decision to stop spring-training coverage is based on a large set of cuts or the manager stating he’ll be playing the regulars, but this year, I’m simply making the call based on a gut reaction: It’s time to step back and wait for the minor-league seasons to start.

Thanks to injuries, it does seem rather obvious that Michael Taylor has a good chance to make the big club. Aside from that, there’s not as much intrigue or enough of an excuse to continue writing every day. I’ve gotten back into the rhythm, and feel like I’ll be ready to go in a couple weeks (and a couple of days) from now.

This is where I might remind folks about what to expect in the coming months, but what hasn’t changed is that I have less time than in years past. Some features will go away, others will be shifted to the weekend, and some coverage will be reduced, if not eliminated.
All I can promise is to deliver what I can, when I can, and the best that I can in the time that I do have.