Opening Day Thoughts??

[qtlaw]

Well Sunday Night's never really felt like Opening Day to me so I'll skip last night (although when I read Astros-Rangers today I still thought it was an inter-league game).

Always fun; things that happen on opening day rarely sustain themselves though, I recall that Cubs 2B Billy? who hit 3 hrs on opening day. Kevin Elster spoiled the Giants opener in 2000 at Pac Bell Park with 2 hrs (or was it 3?) Would love to see the Giants trash Kershaw though (Giants opened last year 0-3 so I don't worry about the opening week)

Yanks down 4-0 to Bosox is always nice though

 

[Armchair_QB]

Well Sunday Night's never really felt like Opening Day to me so I'll skip last night (although when I read Astros-Rangers today I still thought it was an inter-league game).

Always fun; things that happen on opening day rarely sustain themselves though, I recall that Cubs 2B Billy? who hit 3 hrs on opening day. Kevin Elster spoiled the Giants opener in 2000 at Pac Bell Park with 2 hrs (or was it 3?) Would love to see the Giants trash Kershaw though (Giants opened last year 0-3 so I don't worry about the opening week)

Yanks down 4-0 to Bosox is always nice though

It was Tuffy Rhodes who hit the three dingers off Doc Gooden on opening day in 1994 for the Cubs. He was an outfielder.

 

[qtlaw]

Harper with 2 in 2 ABs? Wow.

 

[qtlaw]

Well Sunday Night's never really felt like Opening Day to me so I'll skip last night (although when I read Astros-Rangers today I still thought it was an inter-league game).

Always fun; things that happen on opening day rarely sustain themselves though, I recall that Cubs 2B Billy? who hit 3 hrs on opening day. Kevin Elster spoiled the Giants opener in 2000 at Pac Bell Park with 2 hrs (or was it 3?) Would love to see the Giants trash Kershaw though (Giants opened last year 0-3 so I don't worry about the opening week)

Yanks down 4-0 to Bosox is always nice though

It was Tuffy Rhodes who hit the three dingers off Doc Gooden on opening day in 1994 for the Cubs. He was an outfielder.

Thanks, that's what 50 yrs gets you; bad memory.

 

[ColdCat]

I hit the couch right after 1 thinking I would just watch any games that are on. But the Royals don't play until 3 and I don't think I can put up with Yankees-Red Sox.

 

[Norrin Radd]

Since the soccer "haters" never mind being loudmouths:

Could not possibly care less. Too many games, too many meaningless games, too much pretty prose about how wonderful the sport is. Enjoy going to games, and will do that anytime, anywhere. Have no interest in Opening Day, or June baseball coverage, or anything of that nature. A million things happen in a baseball season, only a few of which are truly meaningful to anyone but fans of that team, fantasy geeks, and the agents ready to negotiate new bonuses.

Wake me in August. If the Dodgers are in the race, I'll pay attention (so I don't expect to pay attention). If not, see you in the playoffs.

 

[Armchair_QB]

Since the soccer "haters" never mind being loudmouths:

Could not possibly care less. Too many games, too many meaningless games, too much pretty prose about how wonderful the sport is. Enjoy going to games, and will do that anytime, anywhere. Have no interest in Opening Day, or June baseball coverage, or anything of that nature. A million things happen in a baseball season, only a few of which are truly meaningful to anyone but fans of that team, fantasy geeks, and the agents ready to negotiate new bonuses.

Wake me in August. If the Dodgers are in the race, I'll pay attention (so I don't expect to pay attention). If not, see you in the playoffs.

Get back to us when you learn how to use your hands.

 

[qtlaw]

I hit the couch right after 1 thinking I would just watch any games that are on. But the Royals don't play until 3 and I don't think I can put up with Yankees-Red Sox.

Maybe Tejada will rejuvenate and hit 2 hrs today? (or just continue to hit .185 and refuse to bunt)

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

Since the soccer "haters" never mind being loudmouths:

Could not possibly care less. Too many games, too many meaningless games, too much pretty prose about how wonderful the sport is. Enjoy going to games, and will do that anytime, anywhere. Have no interest in Opening Day, or June baseball coverage, or anything of that nature. A million things happen in a baseball season, only a few of which are truly meaningful to anyone but fans of that team, fantasy geeks, and the agents ready to negotiate new bonuses.

Wake me in August. If the Dodgers are in the race, I'll pay attention (so I don't expect to pay attention). If not, see you in the playoffs.

Get back to us when you learn how to use your hands.

Oh, he knows how to use his hands.

 

[Baron Scicluna]

Harper with 2 in 2 ABs? Wow.

He's on pace to shatter Bonds' all-time home run record with 500 home runs this season.

Which is one inevitable thing about Opening Day. Someone will come up with a record pace story.

 

[NoOneLikesUs]

Since the soccer "haters" never mind being loudmouths:

Could not possibly care less. Too many games, too many meaningless games, too much pretty prose about how wonderful the sport is. Enjoy going to games, and will do that anytime, anywhere. Have no interest in Opening Day, or June baseball coverage, or anything of that nature. A million things happen in a baseball season, only a few of which are truly meaningful to anyone but fans of that team, fantasy geeks, and the agents ready to negotiate new bonuses.

Wake me in August. If the Dodgers are in the race, I'll pay attention (so I don't expect to pay attention). If not, see you in the playoffs.

Shhh. Don't disturb the walking dead that is the sport of baseball.

 

[Bruce Leroy]

Since the soccer "haters" never mind being loudmouths:

Could not possibly care less. Too many games, too many meaningless games, too much pretty prose about how wonderful the sport is. Enjoy going to games, and will do that anytime, anywhere. Have no interest in Opening Day, or June baseball coverage, or anything of that nature. A million things happen in a baseball season, only a few of which are truly meaningful to anyone but fans of that team, fantasy geeks, and the agents ready to negotiate new bonuses.

Wake me in August. If the Dodgers are in the race, I'll pay attention (so I don't expect to pay attention). If not, see you in the playoffs.

Replace the Dodgers with the Cubs, and I agree with every word of this. While we're at it, have the World Series at the end of August.

 

[spikechiquet]

Saaaawwwwx! I am liking JBJ so far. Great rook far tha Saaawx.

 

[Steak Snabler]

My opening day thought is that we don't really need two baseball threads.

http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/threads/95390/

 

[YankeeFan]

I hit the couch right after 1 thinking I would just watch any games that are on. But the Royals don't play until 3 and I don't think I can put up with Yankees-Red Sox.

MLB ExtraInnings has a free preview.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

As a Pirates fan, I don't see what the big deal is about Opening Day.

Also, too, MLB should have all the teams play today and use MLB Network like the RedZone Channel, cutting from game to game and showing every run scored.

 

[Steak Snabler]

As a Pirates fan, I don't see what the big deal is about Opening Day.

Also, too, MLB should have all the teams play today and use MLB Network like the RedZone Channel, cutting from game to game and showing every run scored.

Unlike the NFL, there are 30 separate TV contracts in MLB.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

As a Pirates fan, I don't see what the big deal is about Opening Day.

Also, too, MLB should have all the teams play today and use MLB Network like the RedZone Channel, cutting from game to game and showing every run scored.

Unlike the NFL, there are 30 separate TV contracts in MLB.

I'm sure MLB could afford to get the TV rights for cut-ins on Opening Day.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

Even the Pirates' rosin bags are substandard ...

 

[Mark2010]

Opening Day thoughts? It's going to be a looooong year for the Twins. Not exactly breaking news, but that's my thoughts. When Vance Worley is the best you can do as your opening day starter, your rotation needs help.