Opening Day

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by AMBST95

I can understand giving last year's champ a game the day before, but there is no reason for MLB not to have all teams start the same day.

The 2012 champs open the same day (4/1) as most everyone else. I think it'd take at least 2 more consecutive WS for the Giants to command that sort of special prime time (3/31) slot.

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

The 2012 champs open the same day (4/1) as most everyone else. I think it'd take at least 2 more consecutive WS for the Giants to command that sort of special prime time (3/31) slot.

What's up with that, Ian? World champs should play the first game of the year. Seems like the NFL got it right...what's up MLB??

Oh yeah, Ian...I had my baseball draft this past Sunday. Any guesses on who my first pitcher taken was? Yeah, it's Matt Cain Got the Panda too...looks like I'll be winning this year, lol! All that crap I put you through last year and I take Cain in the third round....I must be bi-polar or something

[AMBST95]

As a Ravens fan, we get to start on the road, so I'm not too happy with the NFL's schedule either right now. I'm just suggesting all clubs play their first game on the same day. Let's make it an event!

[bigwinnerx]

Not opening day, but, after going to Clearwater a few weeks ago (and seeing Halladay only last an inning) my brother and I are bundling up our 3 daughters aged 3, 4 and 5 and going to the Phillies On Deck Series (Spring Training games in Philly) game vs. Toronto on Saturday.

Should be a laid back atmosphere and perfect for what will amount to us getting snacks and walking around to lots of bathrooms. Plus, can get into the stadium for about $6 a person right now.

[rjackson44]

gooo oakland as lets bring the 70s back

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by rjackson44

gooo oakland as lets bring the 70s back

I used to live in the Bay Area in the seventies. We'd go to Oakland/Alameda when the Yankees were in town. The three years the Athletics were in the World Series -- -- 72, 73, 74 -- anyone could walk up to the ticket office at gametime and easily score quite nice tickets. sigh

[rjackson44]

Paul thanks for the memories I love baseball and the Oakland had the great uniforms and players I hope they have a great year

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by rjackson44

gooo oakland as lets bring the 70s back

Between Reddick and Blackley, you have all the head and facial hair needed to accomplish that

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by freakhappy

What's up with that, Ian? World champs should play the first game of the year. Seems like the NFL got it right...what's up MLB??

Oh yeah, Ian...I had my baseball draft this past Sunday. Any guesses on who my first pitcher taken was? Yeah, it's Matt Cain Got the Panda too...looks like I'll be winning this year, lol! All that crap I put you through last year and I take Cain in the third round....I must be bi-polar or something

Love it Mike! I hope those guys pay off for you. I had my first ever FFBB draft this year. I missed on Posey (drafted third so probably was too high to take him), whiffed on Cain/Bumgarner (both went sooner than I'd hoped) but did score my favorite round 3rd baseman, then got Vogelsong (love everything about that guy) as my 5th starter, and finally Pagan with my 24th and last pick.

I'll be flying most of opening day, which bums me a little, but will be at AT&T for our home opener Friday. Psyched on the Buster Posey signing today.. we've got Posey, Bumgarner and Cain all locked up through their first few free agent seasons. That's an awesome and still very young core.. hope to keep Panda around and healthy too.

Admittedly, I'm a little nervous about the Dodgers' crazy acquisitions, but it will make for a great NL West race.

[Seattle799]

I'm going to the Twins opener on Monday.

Forecast? 35 degrees with 19 mph wind.

Wind Chill? 12 degrees.

At least Vegas only has us losing 98 games this year.

[Seattle799]

Yes, Seattle799 was a poor user name for someone from Minneapolis...