The Orioles hold their final workout out of the spring -- or is it their first workout of the regular season -- this afternoon at Tropicana Field in anticipation of tomorrow night's regular season opener. Team Sun will be leaving Sarasota shortly to take up temporary residence in the Tampa Bay area, but not without a tip of the cap to the area for its hospitality and charm.
I'm not just blowing smoke. Everybody was very impressed with Sarasota and we're all looking forward to coming back every spring for the next 29 years -- though, in my case, that's probably overly optimistic.
By the way, starting today you've got two must-read Sun blog sites for your Orioles news, analysis and occasional wildlife rescue anecdote. We kicked off Orioles Insider this morning, so you might want to take a look. Of course, I'll expect you all back here just as often as before.