I can't remember a year when there was less buzz about the start of spring training

[Frobby]

I am still looking forward to this weekend when pitchers and catchers report. But I have to say, I can't remember a year when there was less buzz about it.

It has been a long, long winter. Nothing that has happened with regard to personnel moves is very inspiring. And, the recent spat between the O's administration and OH has darkened everyone's mood. So, I totally understand the lack of buzz.

Still, I am ready for a change of subject. I'm ready to hear about some athletes competing for jobs and preparing to play, instead of the steady drumbeat of front office stuff. So bring it on already.

[canonfaz]

Yeah. I can't wait until next week so we can start talking BASEBALL again!

[NewMarketSean]

14 years will do that to a man, Frobby. A pretty quiet offseason will do that too.

If the O's are terrible this year, and there's no reason to think they won't be, the Yard is going to be an empty, empty place when the Yanks and Red Sox aren't in town.

You think we've reached a low point? I think this season could be another year of low points, on and off the field.

[Brendan25]

I've never been this low on the Orioles. Ever.

[canonfaz]

I'm also looking forward to all of the "I'm in the best shape of my life" quotes and stories.

[Can_of_corn]

I am looking forward to hearing reports on two pitchers, Bundy and Kim.

[clapdiddy]

I'm ready, too, Frobby. The recent discussions about OH and the lack of player acquisitions have me ready for the sound of the ball hitting the mitt and the crack of the bat.

As ticked off as I am at this team, I'm still a fan and will give them lots of attention until things get bleak later in the year.

I'm really interested to see if we get any "nuggets" out of all of our acquisitions. I'm most interested in Antonelli.

[NewMarketSean]

"The ball comes out of his hand real nice."

[Brendan25]

I'm not going to lie, I'll probably be glued to the TV for the first month. I just have a feeling that I won't be hanging on for quite as long as I usually do into the season.

[MrOrange82]

If it's any indication, I didn't realize that ST was about to start until Frobby mentioned that fact in the OP.

[NewMarketSean]

If it's any indication, I didn't realize that ST was about to start until Frobby mentioned that fact in the OP.

I am too preoccupied with Mardi Gras right now.

[ScottP]

The only buzz is going to come from flies on this corpse of an organization.

[MrOrange82]

I am too preoccupied with Mardi Gras right now.

I'm adding that to the list of things I didn't know were going on...and wondering whether I'm making good use of the remainder of my 20's.

[glenn__davis]

I'm also looking forward to all of the "I'm in the best shape of my life" quotes and stories.

I look forward to the "There just seems to be a different feeling in the clubhouse this year" quotes.

[33rdst]

There are so many unknowns this year. I really don't know whether to be excited or terrified. Exciting or not, at the very least it's going to be interesting. I'll be headed down to spring training in a few weeks and I'm, dare I say it, excited to see the likes of Chen, Wada, Hammel, Matusz, Arrieta et al.