Now that we’ve had a month to contemplate the meaning of the Phillies win, it’s time to start thinking about next year. I actually called the Phillies before the playoffs started when I learned they’d get a shot. It seemed such a longshot I had to go with it. Of course I don’t gamble so it didn’t actually get my anything but bragging rights.
So what’s up with 2009?
Well I really can’t say much, but the schedule is ready to go (more or less), this is from the MLB Important Dates page:
Feb. 14, 2009
- First date injured players, pitchers and catchers may report to Spring Training.
- All World Baseball Classic players for the teams from China, Japan, South Korea and Chinese Taipei must report to Spring Training.
- All pitchers and catchers for other World Baseball Classic teams must report to Spring Training.
Feb. 17, 2009
- First date all players may report to Spring Training
- Remaining World Baseball Classic position players must report to Spring Training.
Feb. 22, 2009
- Mandatory Spring Training reporting date for all players.
April 5, 2009
- Opening Night, Atlanta at Philadelphia
April 6, 2009
- Opening Day
As for my real favorites, the Hawaii Rainbow Baseball Team, their season opens February 20, 2009 with a 4 game series against the UC Irvine Anteaters. That name is better, I guess, than the Banana Slugs. The Slugs don’t have a baseball team though, which seems a shame to me.
You can see the whole schedule here.
Aloha!