I agree. I always look forward to them. I miss the team so it brought enjoyment to see spring training games and at this time through the first week of the season there is optimism we may do better than the year before.
I am happy for the Rays as well have always liked them. I am also not crazy about either NL team but dislike the Dodgers more and the Braves have some former O’s so am rooting for them.
We were surprised as well. A week or so ago there was an e-mail saying there will be further info about how to get it but that was it. I really like it as well.