2022 NL batting champion Jeff McNeil at the plate.
One benefit for this retired guy is flipping on the weekday early spring training game televised by SNY for my New York Mets.
I watched on Thursday afternoon. I hardly cared that they lost to bitter NL East rival, the Atlanta Braves.
The games don’t count yet. Everybody’s getting their eyes and arms ready for the real thing.
Holder of a new five-year contract.
Cherished rescue mutt Ellie and I are getting are watching eyes in shape. The Mets are on the flat screen this afternoon, too, against the Washington Nationals. The remote’s ready. No matter that the weather forecast in Central New York calls for a March snowstorm.
Mark Bialczak 
Oh the retirement life is suiting you just fine!
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Yes it is, Nance!
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Here we go! Yay!
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Almost the season, Karla!
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Watching the Red Birds all ready, Mark! I’m happy to be here for a new season! I’m ready to get in the batter’s box, Mark. No more sitting on the sidelines. I say all of this and I may be sitting on the bench for most of the season. But for the next two weeks I’m in the game strong, my friend! Play Ball!
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Here’s to you enjoying your Red Birds this season, Karla!
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Ahh, retirement!
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You betcha, Mike!
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It used to be Spring was about everybody having crummy weather except down at Spring Training in Florida and Arizona!
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Yeah, I see new snow in my driveway this morning, Bruce.
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But can you inhale that nice sweaty odor of spring from your selected seat?
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It’s not scratch and sniff, no, ladysighs.
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lol
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that’s a great way to get excited for the season. we’re supposed to have a big storm beginning this afternoon, too
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May we get through this bout of weather, Beth, there and here.
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