Today is the first day of spring training, one of the most auspicious days of the year. In honor of that great occasion, I am featuring a photograph of Shoeless Joe Jackson, one of the infamous players from the 1919 Chicago White Sox team that threw the World Series in order to get back at their cheapskate owner, Charles Comiskey. Jackson still played like a champion during that series, and is still considered a hero, despite being banned from baseball for life. In any case, last year the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Colorado Rockies all finished in or close to last place, but hope springs eternal. See you all at the ballpark Opening Day!
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