Before 30 major league baseball teams begin the 162-game marathon at the start of each April, there is a much more relaxed period when players have the opportunity to interact with fans in a setting as intimate as any in the world of pro sports. Fans flock to Arizona and Florida — two vacation spots in their own right — in March for the opportunity to experience Spring Training, where teams play exhibition games and shape their regular season rosters. It’s a time of hot dogs, autographed baseballs and anticipation of the impending return of America’s favorite pastime.
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