Robins hang around all winter, and you'll see them throughout the winter on warmer days or in areas where there's no snow cover. They are really not an accurate sign of spring. The Eastern Phoebe is a true sign of spring, and so is the emergence of Groundhogs from hibernation.
I am a huge baseball fan, but I will never forget ‘94. I wish I could, but ridiculous squabbles like we currently have make it impossible. If they miss a significant portion of the season, I believe many will never come back to the game.
I know a solution like the Euro showed is unlikely, but something’s gotta break for us at some point, even if it’s just a moderate event. Maybe this is it.