The American League is officially on notice.

According to this article from boston.com The Commander is "enthusiastic" about the upcoming season.

This is code for "strap on your helmet, make sure you're wearing a cup, and tell your girlfriend I'll call her when I get to town."

I'll take a healthy Josh Beckett throwing heat, stomping around the pitchers mound and cursing anyone who dares invade his 4 feet of personal space over any other pitcher in the game today.

5 more days. 5 more days. 5 more days.