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Charlie Vascellaro in 2019.

It's The Show's favorite time of year in the Valley.

We're talking about spring training season!

And even though it poured rain most of Opening Day on Saturday, the skies opened up in time for a late start at Scottsdale Stadium.

And that’s where The Show met Cactus League reporter and baseball historian Charlie Vascellaro for what’s become an annual segment on what to watch for in spring training each year.

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