Editors’ note, Feb. 14, 9:56 a.m. ET: This story has been updated to reflect the reports this morning that the Padres are signing starting pitcher Michael Wacha.
Welcome to the unofficial start of baseball season.
Pitchers and catchers are reporting to spring training this week, with position players following soon after. The opening of camps brings the familiar, simple joys of bullpen sessions, outfield stretches and pitcher fielding practice. And remarkably, everyone is going to be in the best shape of their lives.
