Yes, it's still winter, but baseball is happening in Arizona and Florida. You need no more proof that spring is right around the corner than the sounds of ...

the ball hitting the glove ...

The sounds of spring. #Popcorn #SpringTraining https://t.co/FRiFkoaalH

- Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) February 15, 2014

CJ Wilson (@str8edgeracer) on the bump here in Tempe. #LAASpringTraining https://t.co/KzVbzzOp6Y

- Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) February 15, 2014

the crack of the bat ...

One of the best sounds in the world. #BaseballIsBack https://t.co/Ryva9E5TeF

- Detroit Tigers (@tigers) February 15, 2014

Snap. Crackle. Pop. https://t.co/Rg0UVjXFDv

- Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) February 15, 2014

coaches yelling fielding drill instructions ...

Fielding drill today on a beautiful day in Arizona #TribeSpring https://t.co/y2k8gZAiiE

- Cleveland Indians (@Indians) February 15, 2014

players walking through soon-to-be-bustling clubhouses onto pristine fields ...

#Rockies pitchers and catchers report today. The fun is about to begin. #SpringTraining https://t.co/CncLGrfeBt

- Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) February 15, 2014

and even the sound of cameras snapping as pitchers take bullpen sessions ...

Francisco Liriano brings the heat. #PiratesST https://t.co/iSs4wfAW8I

- Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) February 15, 2014

Welcome back, baseball!