We're going to Baltimore

I know, not really exotic.

Let me explain: We made the choice to include the Phillies home finale instead of a Red Sox game in our six pack of tickets. We later learned we could have bought the six pack with a Red Sox game and then bought the finale separately.

Because we're not going to get to see the Red Sox locally, Christine found out there were still plenty of seats available when they play in Baltimore in May. So we bought tickets, booked a hotel room and we're all set. The tickets arrived in the mail yesterday.

Walking in style: We saw the design for the first-ever T-shirts for our MS walk team, dubbed the Red Sox. We're not ready to unveil the design yet, but it rocks. It's got a baseball feel and reminds me a little of my Ramones shirt. We'll be walking in style next month thanks to Kim and Rishi.

More power from a little guy: A day after I noted Rays manager Joe Maddon had predicted more power from Jacoby Ellsbury, there's speculation that the Phillies diminutive outfielder, Shane Victorino, may hit more homers this year because he'll be hitting lower in the order.

Surprise acquisitions: There were reports this morning that both of our teams would be scrounging to add some more depth as spring training ends. The Red Sox picked up infielder Kevin Frandsen and Jersey-native relief pitcher Scott Schoeneweis. The Phillies are still looking for pitching depth.