CLEVELAND, Ohio -- This winter can't last forever, right?
One of the sure signs that the snow will eventually stop and the ice will melt takes place Friday when the Indians' equipment truck leaves Progressive Field for Goodyear, Ariz., to prepare for spring training.
Indians pitchers, catchers and injured players report to Goodyear on Feb. 15.
As recently as last week, at least a dozen players were already taking advantage of the Indians' pristine training facility in the Arizona desert. If they're escaping the kind of weather that's gripped the greater Cleveland area this winter, it's hard to blame them.
Tony Amato, the clubhouse and equipment manager, will oversee the packing of equipment.
Indians pitchers and catchers will have their first workout Feb. 17. Position players report a day later and the first full-squad workout is Feb. 20. The Indians play Cincinnati in the Cactus League opener at Goodyear Ballpark on Feb. 27.