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The Cactus League Is Calling

Why do people go down to Arizona for spring training? Let me count the ways.  First, to watch baseball in the sun. This is the best way to enjoy the sport. Period.  We don't get a lot of that in Seattle and when February/March comes along, a typical Seattleite really feels like being in some warmth and sunshine.  So, we head south to spring training.   Second, to see major league baseball players up close. This year, we were intrigued with Shohei Ohanti, a 23-year-old California Angel who came over from Japan this year who pitches and bats.  Yes, he does both.  We went to three Angel games during our trip to spring training and saw him get three at-bats.  He didn't get a hit, unfortunately.  He struck out once, ground out and popped up.  The other two games he didn't even play but instead he pitched for a B-class Angel team over at the Brewer's stadium in the morning that was close...