Spring is in the air, the forsythias have greened up, the lilacs and azaleas are in bloom, the vegetable garden is turned and ready for planting, the lawnmower is out, the snowblower is in, the BBQ grill has already been in use at least 1/2 dozen times, the Sox are 2 1/2 games out of first and the Yankees and their $200 million payroll are in the basement of the AL East. Does it get any better than this?