Welcome back to the “Philling You In” blog — it’s March 1st, and we are getting closer to the 2011 season by the minute.

Spring is in the air, and I am back working in the R-Phils press box. After a long offseason in the temporary trailers, it’s back to the press box. And, while I really enjoyed my stay in the trailers, it’s nice to get back to my office.

I’m glad that I was able to work closely with everyone on this staff. It was great getting to know everyone better while working in the trailers. I’ll never forget the last few months! Special thanks to my roommate Todd Hunsicker — the piano tuning guy!

Also new this week, my intern, Alex, started yesterday, and so far, things are going along nicely. I’m looking forward to a great 2011 season. Things are really starting to fall into place.

There’s nothing like baseball season. It’s what I live for. And, in just a few days, Phillies minor leaguers will begin to play baseball, and, I’ll write something about each game.

Make sure to check back here for daily updates on players who you may see in Baseballtown this season. I’ll get daily reports from Clearwater, and I’ll share it with everyone right here, as well as on www.readingphillies.com.

Stay tuned for stats, game recaps, photos, and more each day. Ah yes, baseball will be back before you know it.

Who needs football anyway? A lockout is fine with me!