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PHOTO To the left Rynosaur left his mark in the pressbox at Bright House Field with the now-framed foul-ball-dented drywall from spring training of last year. He signed, ?Watch Out, Bro!?

This is my first spring training camp as a writer, and it is different from just being a fan. I can feel the excitement over every little detail, which has to be minuscule compared to what the players experience. I feel the shaking off of the rust from the off season, and finally in my third article, I feel myself rounding into shape mentally. During the season it becomes a daily grind, and the days off are more than welcome. I know hope springs eternal, but this group of 25 with average-for-them years, a few career years, and relatively good health is parade-route bound.

Spring Fling:

Remember sliding into home plate, getting knocked off the dish by the pitcher?