As Rangers Enter Spring Training, No One More Important Than Yu Darvish

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It's a beautiful time of the year, when hope springs eternal for just about every squad in Major League Baseball. Four of the most adrenaline-pumping words in sports - "pitchers and catchers report" - appear on the calendar, just in time to look ahead to warmer weather, green grass, melting snow (at least here in Kansas City) and a brand new season of America's pastime.

It's common for baseball fans to look into their crystal ball and formulate optimistic hypotheses around this time of year.