The rest of the division is also better, though. Cleveland is vastly improved and could be a sleeper. And let’s not forget that the Indians’ new manager is two-time World Series winner Terry Francona. I expect Kansas City to be much better, too. The Royals are still probably a year or two away, but they could surprise.

Congratulations to the Dominican Republic on a very well-deserved championship. And with that, we now turn our attention back to Spring Training. We’re less than two weeks away from Opening Day, which has been back to the first Monday in April where it belongs this year. This year, of course, brings with it a bunch of changes, mostly involving the schedule