The Battered Bastards of Baseball

Patriots Day in Boston passed without incident last Monday. The Boston Marathon was completed under highly tightened security. And the Red Sox beat the Orioles 7-1 at Fenway Park in a game shortened by rain. My beloved team is in first place, but it is far too early to get excited. Only two games separates first from last place in this nascent season. April is the season of hope for baseball fans. Even those who follow the Cubs or Astros can feel optimistic. As this is written, the Astros hold a slim lead in the AL West. The team improved somewhat last year, still finishing under .500 but managing...

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