Even the most pessimistic fan feels a tad different around this time of year. It's the sights, the smells, the weather, the overall outlook on the future that is so prevalent during baseball's spring training.
Even the worst ball club on paper feels they have a legitimate shot. For as we all know, hope springs eternal.
We're now only a little over two-weeks away from the first pitch of the 2015 season. Of course the only thing that means is the so-called experts will now take their queue in previewing the baseball landscape and making ridiculous predictions sure to go wrong.
Heading into this particular year it seems the Washington Nationals are the best team on paper - especially after snagging stud starting pitcher Max Scherzer to a massive free agent signing.
The Nats starting rotation is now dripping wet with talent while their lineup is more than enough to get to a World Series. If youngster Bryce Harper ever broke out, then all other 29 big league cities need to duck and hide.
In the American League the Los Angeles Angels are once again coming into the year strong. Their 98 wins in 2014 was good enough to lead baseball.
What about players?
All the big names are back, with a few more Cuban newcomers to speak of. Can any of them duplicate what Jose Abreu did a season ago? Will super prospects Kris Bryant and Joc Pederson take that first critical step into superstardom?
With the exit of Derek Jeter, a fresh new face could be needed.
Luckily for you, TheCelebrityCafe.com has decided to sort out the individual talent in baseball with our Top 10 MLB players for 2015:
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Yadier Molina (STL-C)
One of the trends you'll notice on this list is the fact that baseball has sort of gone back to the future. 2014 marked the worst overall batting average of .251 was the lowest since the mark of .244 set all the way back in 1972.
Because of this, speed and defense are now starting to make a comeback into the mainstream.
There's nobody who plays defense and means more to their club than Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals. The man hits with power, comes up huge in big situations, and handles pitching staffs better than anyone in the world.
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Craig Kimbrel (ATL-RP)
It's tough to make a list like this coming out of the bullpen, but that's exactly what Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel just did.
The 26-year old represents the closest thing to Marian Rivera. If his dominant league-leading 47 saves and filthy 95 strikeouts in 61.2 innings in 2014 doesn't prove it, then nothing will.
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Paul Goldschmidt (ARI-1B)
Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Paul Goldschmidt suffered through an injury-riddled 2014. He finds his way in the number-eight spot thanks to his raw power.
His 36-homeruns and 125 runs batted in in 2013 lead the National League.
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Buster Posey (SF-C)
It only makes sense that the World Series champions have at least one guy on the list.
Buster Posey takes home the distinction of the best catcher in baseball. The guy's all-around talent can be matched by very few. His stat-line consisted of 22 homeruns, 89 runs batted in while hitting .311.
Oh yeah, he also led his San Francisco Giants to their third championship in five-seasons.
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Miguel Cabrera (DET-1B)
Simply put, Miguel Cabrera is still the best pure hitter in the game.
Injuries will remain a huge concern for the Detroit Tigers 31-year old first-baseman, but if all goes well Cabrera will once again has a shot to flirt with the AL triple-crown. His 25 homeruns and .313 average was considered a down year.
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Madison Bumgarner (SF-SP)
Well, you didn't think we'd go through this list without Madison Bumgarner did you? How appropriate is it that there are two Giants on the list?
While there are many starters out there who can claim as good, if not better regular season stats and Mad-Bum, they cannot claim the dominance he displayed in the postseason.
It was truly a breakthrough performance for the young lefty last fall.
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Andrew McCutchen (PIT-CF)
If defense the name of the game in 2015, then Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCuthen leads the world.
Speed, power and overall greatness is what McCutchen displays on a daily basis.
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Giancarlo Stanton (MIA-RF)
One of the guys who entered elite status in 2014 was Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton. With power hitters at such a limited supply these days, fans never want to miss a Stanton at bat.
He led the league in homeruns with 37 a season ago.
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Clayton Kershaw (LAD-SP)
While Bumgarner comes in at the number-five spot, it's Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw who remains the best pitcher of the game.
Yes, he has struggled in the playoff the past two seasons. However, the number he's put up the past two years defy all logic.
Leading the league in wins (21), earned run average (1.77) and tallying 139 strikeouts, he took home the NL MVP award - something that a pitcher hasn't done in a very long time.
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Mike Trout (LAA-CF)
Our undisputed top ballplayer in the world is Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (who took home the AL MVP last year).
Incredibly only 23-years of age, Trout has already established himself as a guy who can do it all.
He hits with power (36 homeruns and 111 runs batted in, 2014), hits for average (career .305 batting average), displays speed (102 career stolen bases), and tracks down every ball hit anywhere near his vicinity.
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