Spring is here

Bob Melvin has spent the last three months shaking hands and posing for photos. Finally, it's time to put on his new uniform as manager of the Mariners and get to work. "I've done everything except what they hired me to do," Melvin said. "I'm very, very anxious to get on the field." The Mariners are getting an early start on spring training. Catchers and pitchers reported Feb. 9, and workouts begin Feb. 10 as Seattle prepares for a season-opening series in Japan against the Athletics. For Melvin, hired to replace the departed Lou Piniella, this day couldn't have come soon enough. "I'm still sleeping, but not as much," he said.
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Baseball is back!