BATTERS: Spring training questions

Are human beings alone in the universe? Did Lee Harvey Oswald act alone? What happened to the lost colony of Roanoke? Did Tony Soprano die? Does Bigfoot exist and if so, why so anti-social? These are some of the most important questions mankind has ever faced. But one question renders all of these others inconsequential by comparison: Are you ready for baseball season?

Pitchers and catchers have reported and over the next week many of the world’s best hitters will arrive at their respective camps. Spring training is off and running, which means competitive baseball is right around the corner. In preparation, the Batter Buyer’s Guide aims to tackle five burning questions owners face as they prepare for the 2013 slate.

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