Opening Day

[jerseygary]

Ever since I started working full time after art school, I had a provision put in all my employment contracts that I get opening day off and 3 half-days for baseball day games a year. I've done that in every city I lived - Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Los Angeles... being in the creative field my co-workers and bossed thought it was eccentric. To me it was baseball and opening day is like New Years Eve to me. Now that I work for myself I no longer have to do that, but I wouldn't think of missing opening day, especially since I live across the river from Cincinnati which is the best place in the country for opening day.

If you've never been to Cincinnati for one, you absolutely must. The parade is something special to see and the city entirely shuts down. The festive atmosphere is like no other baseball-related event in any league.

When my tickets arrived in the mail last week, I got a feeling like I was a kid again. This year I get to take my fiancee to the parade and game, a tradition I hope to continue as long as we live. The extra bonus is she is a die-hard Angels fan and that just so happens to be who the Reds are playing that day. It's inter-league, but just the same, it's baseball!

MLB really screwed up when they took the first pitch out of Cincinnati. This city sure knows how to embrace the game. Japan? Puerto Rico? Cincinnati is where it should begin, every year.

[sycks22]

I remember the mid to late '90's of going to the Twins opener in the dome. Everyone was excited for the upcoming year, until Brad Radke let up a leadoff bomb and we were depressed again. After a week or so you could get upper deck tickets and sneak down to the lower levels and sit in the front row if you wanted.

[blackandgold]

I always take the day off. I think this year I will save my Easter baseball cards for Monday afternoon. Hot dogs, cold beer and busting packs while watching baseball seems like a perfect way to spend the day.

[Michael Peich]

As a Phillies season ticket holder I have not missed a home opener in years, usually taking my son to the game with me when he wasn't in college or working. For the past three years my daughter has flown in to spend the home opener with me, and will do so again this year. Here we are last year, ever hopeful, but soon to be disappointed as the Phils lost to the Marlins (the Marlins?) 2-6. The score didn't matter--we had a great time together. Priceless.

Cheers,
Mike

PS-Those aren't any pretzels--they're Philly pretzels!

[queencitysportscards]

Originally Posted by jerseygary

Ever since I started working full time after art school, I had a provision put in all my employment contracts that I get opening day off and 3 half-days for baseball day games a year. I've done that in every city I lived - Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Los Angeles... being in the creative field my co-workers and bossed thought it was eccentric. To me it was baseball and opening day is like New Years Eve to me. Now that I work for myself I no longer have to do that, but I wouldn't think of missing opening day, especially since I live across the river from Cincinnati which is the best place in the country for opening day.

If you've never been to Cincinnati for one, you absolutely must. The parade is something special to see and the city entirely shuts down. The festive atmosphere is like no other baseball-related event in any league.

When my tickets arrived in the mail last week, I got a feeling like I was a kid again. This year I get to take my fiancee to the parade and game, a tradition I hope to continue as long as we live. The extra bonus is she is a die-hard Angels fan and that just so happens to be who the Reds are playing that day. It's inter-league, but just the same, it's baseball!

MLB really screwed up when they took the first pitch out of Cincinnati. This city sure knows how to embrace the game. Japan? Puerto Rico? Cincinnati is where it should begin, every year.

Very True! Well Said!

[packs]

Wow I had no idea that goes on. Thanks for posting that. I have to get myself out there for one.

[dabigyankeeman]

Even though i am a Yankee fan, i live in south Florida, and for about 10 years my boss and I would leave work and go to the Marlins home opener. Now i am retired and stay home and watch the Yankees on tv.

[jimm]

I usually get one Monday off per month and I can finagle the schedule enough to always get opening day off. Giants begin their second World Series title defense in 3 years in Chavez Ravine...wouldn't miss it

[peterose4hof]

Originally Posted by jerseygary

Ever since I started working full time after art school, I had a provision put in all my employment contracts that I get opening day off and 3 half-days for baseball day games a year. I've done that in every city I lived - Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Los Angeles... being in the creative field my co-workers and bossed thought it was eccentric. To me it was baseball and opening day is like New Years Eve to me. Now that I work for myself I no longer have to do that, but I wouldn't think of missing opening day, especially since I live across the river from Cincinnati which is the best place in the country for opening day.

If you've never been to Cincinnati for one, you absolutely must. The parade is something special to see and the city entirely shuts down. The festive atmosphere is like no other baseball-related event in any league.

When my tickets arrived in the mail last week, I got a feeling like I was a kid again. This year I get to take my fiancee to the parade and game, a tradition I hope to continue as long as we live. The extra bonus is she is a die-hard Angels fan and that just so happens to be who the Reds are playing that day. It's inter-league, but just the same, it's baseball!

MLB really screwed up when they took the first pitch out of Cincinnati. This city sure knows how to embrace the game. Japan? Puerto Rico? Cincinnati is where it should begin, every year.

Ive always heard such great things about the Opening Day festivities in Cincy. As a lifelong Reds fan its been near the top of my things to do list. That's why I am so happy to say my wife and I are going this year! We will be there from the beginning of the parade until the final pitch taking it all in!

[bbsports]

Living in the N.Y./N.J. area, ticket prices have gone through the roof on opening day, if you can get them. For the last few years, I've order extra innings so I can see any game I choose. With all the injuries, it could be a rough year for the New York teams. What best about opening day is before the first pitch is thrown on Sunday night, all teams are in first place. To all the fans on net54, enjoy the baseball season.

[mets41]

I think that opening day should be a national holiday

[jerseygary]

Come to Cincinnati tomorrow, you'd think it is!

[t206blogcom]

Originally Posted by mets41

I think that opening day should be a national holiday

+1 Especially since it's the national pastime.

[Jlighter]

Lets get this thing started.

[Jcfowler6]

I go to the Pirates home opener each year. I get at least one hot dog at the game. I accidentally ate three this year.