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On Sunday Spring Training officially began as the full team reported to Jupiter, Florida. Many players had been there already, but now everyone is working out and preparing for the upcoming season. In the few days since, a couple of story-lines have already formed. The following is all the major news from Spring Training thus far*...
*according to me
Marcell Ozuna has arrived
The newest Cardinal outfielder is working out with the team and appears to be fitting in nicely.
The first pics of Marcell Ozuna in Cardinals gear by @pdchris, here at spring training. pic.twitter.com/YqwFZMYuQ4
— Benjamin Hochman (@hochman) February 17, 2018
El poderío de Marcell Ozuna con el madero no se puede ocultar ni con cámara lenta. #STLCardenales ⚾️ #SpringTraining pic.twitter.com/cp00EpIEgc
— Cardenales (@cardenales) February 18, 2018
The Cardinals outfield is together at last
With the arrival of Marcell Ozuna the entire Cardinal starting outfield is together. They have already began to work together.
Marcell Ozuna, Dexter Fowler and Tommy Pham are officially working out as an outfield unit for the first time. Also pictured: Willie McGee and Harrison Bader. #STLCards pic.twitter.com/hfCcaS5If9
— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) February 19, 2018
One of the first orders of business for the Cardinals’ new outfield: communication. When they’ll talk. What they’ll say. Right now, it’s Tommy Pham’s voice ringing loudest. #STLCards pic.twitter.com/S6RzBmLakH
— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) February 20, 2018
Tommy Pham is awesome
Tommy Pham is ready to play some baseball. He is the teammate we all need in life.
I asked Tommy Pham what's different about this Spring Training compared to years past?
— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) February 18, 2018
"Mo said I'm on the team," he said.#STLCards
Tommy Pham is now tracking pitches left-handed, because pitchers need to see guys on both sides, and that’s just the kinda teammate he is.
— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) February 18, 2018
That dude, down there, is Tommy Pham stepping in against Tyler Lyons for some early spring tracking. #STLCards pic.twitter.com/qqizfiXFsI
— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) February 12, 2018
Dexter Fowler’s hair did not get cut
Once again, the Dexter and Aliya Fowler steal our hearts. Unfortunately for Dex, he was unable to get his hair cut before picture day for the eighth year in a row.
Hey @DexterFowler fans... I need your help pic.twitter.com/puhxfNAPty
— Aliya Fowler (@aliyafowler) February 18, 2018
He apparently will not be only shaggy Cardinal.
I’m my defense. I just asked the team when the barber is coming & they said the day after picture day... so... yeah #someonehadjustonejob #scruffycardinals https://t.co/GV8l5MRw3t
— Dexter Fowler (@DexterFowler) February 19, 2018
The Birdos are working hard! Thirty-seven days until Opening Day!
what else is going on in baseball...
Boston Red Sox reportedly sign JD Martinez for 5 years and $110 million | SBNation.com
MLB announces pace of play changes for 2018 season | SBNation.com
Why the Padres signed Eric Hosmer | SBNation.com
Saturday night’s all right for making tons of baseball moves | SBNation.com
Diamondbacks Select Jarrod Dyson from Value Menu | FanGraphs Baseball
Red Sox Make Offseason’s Most Obvious Splash | FanGraphs Baseball
The 2018 Season Will Not Have a Pitch Clock | FanGraphs Baseball
The White Sox’ Rotation Could Be Anything | FanGraphs Baseball
How 5 MLB teams can still win the offseason | MLB.com
The 2018 MLB All-Non-Roster-Invitee team | MLB.com
Teams sleeping in more during Spring Training | MLB.com
Catch a glimpse of Giancarlo Stanton wearing Yankees pinstripes for the first time | MLB.com
what the cardinals are up to...
If the Cardinals Don't Have an Ideal Closer Now, Just Wait for the Surprise | 101Sports.com
Who's on first (and third, and sometimes second) for Cardinals? Carpenter doesn't care | St. Louis Cardinals | stltoday.com
Hochman: As Ozuna's new adventure begins, he keeps a departed Marlin in mind | Benjamin Hochman | stltoday.com
Matheny would be thrilled to catch Gibson, but 'he would have hated me' | Derrick Goold: Bird Land | stltoday.com
Motte is back; his old number (30) awaits | Cardinal Beat | stltoday.com
KNOW THINE ENEMY...
the nl central
Unlike most players, Joey Votto spent his offseason trying to 'get fatter' | MLB.com
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