MLB.com is actually calling today opening night ? The season already started last week with the Yankees !
Boston may be playing today, but some teams are playing exhibition games today ! Ludicrous !
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Oh man, I wish I could be at the Royals home opener tomorrow! But I'll be listening on the radio at work.
The home opener is always "Kansas City Day", the day that the city turns on all the fountains for the season (It's The City of Fountains, you know, second only to Rome in the number of fountains, and the most promiment fountain is town is dyed blue for the day
). The weather is going to be perfect; the stadium will be packed; the field is newly resurfaced; everyone wears blue; it's jeans day at the office; volunteers sell special Royals editions of the KC Star all around town to raise money for children's charities; the Royals are stoked for a winning season... and the White Sox will be in town. Woohoo! Go Royals!
The home opener is always "Kansas City Day", the day that the city turns on all the fountains for the season (It's The City of Fountains, you know, second only to Rome in the number of fountains, and the most promiment fountain is town is dyed blue for the day
). The weather is going to be perfect; the stadium will be packed; the field is newly resurfaced; everyone wears blue; it's jeans day at the office; volunteers sell special Royals editions of the KC Star all around town to raise money for children's charities; the Royals are stoked for a winning season... and the White Sox will be in town. Woohoo! Go Royals!
Wait. The fountain is dyed blue, or the water in the fountain???
Um... the water. Smart aleck. 
I consider opening day to be when you can see your team at their home stadium. Thus today is opening day for the Dodgers. This way, each major league team gets an opening day--more fun for more fans.
~Adam
~Adam
Kenny Rogers is the Opening Day pitcher for the Rangers?
You've gotta be kidding me.
You've gotta be kidding me.
Chris Berman is one of the biggest butt-kissers in all of sports TV. And he got off to a great start tonight as he was all up the the ass of Willie Mays who was in the booth during the Giants-Astros opener. Also he went on and on about how close Barry Bonds is to Mays for 3rd place all-time in homeruns. The butt-kissing Berman carefully eluded mentioning the steroids accusations while praising Bonds as he sneakily trapped Mays into bringing up the subject.
Chris gets too carried away these days. He's beginning to remind me of Dickie V. I had to put the game on mute occasionally just to get a rest from him.
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amazin12:
Kenny Rogers is the Opening Day pitcher for the Rangers?
You've gotta be kidding me.
But their going to win 91 games this year and finish 2nd in the AL West, aren't they??? wink
Kenny Rogers is the Opening Day pitcher for the Rangers?
You've gotta be kidding me.
Highlights from Page 2's calendar of preditions:
April 6 -- The Tigers' Ugueth Urbina tallies his first save in a 7-4 win over the Blue Jays. To comply with new federal decency standards, broadcasters for both teams cut away from the action as Urbina and catcher Pudge Rodriguez approach one another to celebrate.
April 15 -- Blue Jays reliever Justin Miller, already required to cover the tattoos on his arms when pitching, gets a facial tattoo similar to Mike Tyson's. The league office rules Miller must wear a burka on the mound for the remainder of the season.
April 22 -- Ken Griffey Jr. and J.D. Drew, both off to blistering starts, are injured in a freak collision during batting practice before the Reds-Braves series finale, knocking each player out for the season.
April 26 -- Off to a 5-14 start, Tigers' manager Alan Trammell warns his players not to peak too early and to pace themselves for the long season.
May 3 -- Kaz Matsui of the Mets holds a press conference to remind everyone that the rumors about a prominent New York Met player being gay started long before he arrived in town.
May 14 -- Mike Piazza starts his first game ever as a pitcher and gives up 29 runs in a blowout loss to the Astros. However, he hits opposing starter Roger Clemens four times in the head with pitches, and beans him repeatedly with pickoff attempts to first base.
May 19 -- In a promotional move, the Devil Rays invite fans to come out to the stadium early to watch Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez and team consultant Don Zimmer box three rounds at home plate before the game
May 23 -- In honor of Bartolo Colon's birthday on the 24th, the Angels offer a free "Colon-Oscopy" to the first 10,000 fans in attendance for their game against the Orioles. Only three people show up, setting the mark for the lowest single-game attendance in league history.
May 26 -- Red Sox outfielder Johnny Damon is tabbed to star in a Broadway version of "The Passion of the Christ."
May 30 -- Astros rookie Jason Lane is injured when Jeff Kent makes him wash his truck.
June 7 -- The National Association of Brewers sues the Milwaukee Brewers for defamation of character.
June 9 -- The Orioles honor first baseman Rafael Palmeiro with a Viagra Giveaway Night promotion. The stadium is packed during the early innings, but most fans have cleared out to go home or check into nearby hotels about an hour into the game.
June 17 -- The Brewers, for sale since mid-January, are purchased for $8.25 by a nine-year-old suburban Milwaukee girl at a yard sale near her house.
June 22 -- Seeing that game-time temperature has exceeded 80 degrees for a game in St. Louis and looking for any advantage in the crucial divisional battle, Dusty Baker quickly changes his lineup card so that his starters are all black. Asked for an explanation, Baker says, "because they can take the heat better."
July 1 -- Pudge Rodriguez and Ugueth Urbina lock lips when the Comerica Park "Kiss Kam" pictures the two sitting side-by-side in the dugout.
July 21 -- The Yankees switch from polyester to cotton uniforms at the suggestion of a short, bald guy with glasses who works in the general manager's office.
July 25 -- Pete Rose steals the limelight from Dennis Eckersley and Paul Molitor on HOF induction day when he holds a press conference across the street from the Hall and announces the release of his new book, "My Prison Still Doesn't Have Any Bars: Come On, People, I Admitted to Gambling Months Ago. Now Let Me in the Hall of Fame!"
August 2 -- The Red Sox contact Andre Agassi about playing second base.
August 9 -- Fueled by the warm weather and active lifestyle of San Diego, David Wells drops 60 pounds and lands on the cover of "GQ."
August 18 -- Leading the majors with a .364 average, Cleveland's Coco Crisp is placed on the front of the Wheaties box.
August 21 -- Looking for more protection, Barry Bonds duct-tapes a 1976 Volvo to his arm to replace his plastic guard.
August 26 -- John Kerry pulls ahead in the polls by highlighting the fact that, when President Bush was an owner of the Rangers, he approved the trade of Sammy Sosa.
August 27 -- President Bush pulls back even in the polls by highlighting the fact that, as a fan of the Red Sox, John Kerry is a loser.
August 31 -- Yankees' starter Kevin Brown, realizing it's nearly September and he hasn't been injured yet, goes into shock and is placed on the 15-day disabled list.
Sept. 9 -- The YES Network buys the broadcast rights to Red Sox games and refuses to air them in New England.
Sept. 16 -- The Brewers announce that they still have season-ticket packages available.
Sept. 17 -- The Phillies begin a 16-game losing streak that will see them miss the playoffs after Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb throws out the first pitch in a game against the Expos.
Sept. 27 -- The league office changes its mind on the Expos 2005 schedule, announcing instead that the team will play its games in Indonesia to save on labor costs.
Sept. 28 -- With temperatures in the low 40s in Chicago, Dusty Baker fields an all-white lineup for a game against the Reds.
Sept. 30 -- With the A's nine games out of the wild-card hunt, Oakland GM Billy Beane announces he has no plans to publish another book for a while.
Oct. 1 -- Tigers' starter Mike Maroth loses just his 20th game of the year, positioning himself as the odds-on favorite for the Comeback Player of the Year award.
Oct. 2 -- On his way to Wrigley Field to watch the Cubs take on the Braves with a playoff berth at stake, Steve Bartman hits Mark Prior with his car, breaking the ace's leg.
April 6 -- The Tigers' Ugueth Urbina tallies his first save in a 7-4 win over the Blue Jays. To comply with new federal decency standards, broadcasters for both teams cut away from the action as Urbina and catcher Pudge Rodriguez approach one another to celebrate.
April 15 -- Blue Jays reliever Justin Miller, already required to cover the tattoos on his arms when pitching, gets a facial tattoo similar to Mike Tyson's. The league office rules Miller must wear a burka on the mound for the remainder of the season.
April 22 -- Ken Griffey Jr. and J.D. Drew, both off to blistering starts, are injured in a freak collision during batting practice before the Reds-Braves series finale, knocking each player out for the season.
April 26 -- Off to a 5-14 start, Tigers' manager Alan Trammell warns his players not to peak too early and to pace themselves for the long season.
May 3 -- Kaz Matsui of the Mets holds a press conference to remind everyone that the rumors about a prominent New York Met player being gay started long before he arrived in town.
May 14 -- Mike Piazza starts his first game ever as a pitcher and gives up 29 runs in a blowout loss to the Astros. However, he hits opposing starter Roger Clemens four times in the head with pitches, and beans him repeatedly with pickoff attempts to first base.
May 19 -- In a promotional move, the Devil Rays invite fans to come out to the stadium early to watch Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez and team consultant Don Zimmer box three rounds at home plate before the game
May 23 -- In honor of Bartolo Colon's birthday on the 24th, the Angels offer a free "Colon-Oscopy" to the first 10,000 fans in attendance for their game against the Orioles. Only three people show up, setting the mark for the lowest single-game attendance in league history.
May 26 -- Red Sox outfielder Johnny Damon is tabbed to star in a Broadway version of "The Passion of the Christ."
May 30 -- Astros rookie Jason Lane is injured when Jeff Kent makes him wash his truck.
June 7 -- The National Association of Brewers sues the Milwaukee Brewers for defamation of character.
June 9 -- The Orioles honor first baseman Rafael Palmeiro with a Viagra Giveaway Night promotion. The stadium is packed during the early innings, but most fans have cleared out to go home or check into nearby hotels about an hour into the game.
June 17 -- The Brewers, for sale since mid-January, are purchased for $8.25 by a nine-year-old suburban Milwaukee girl at a yard sale near her house.
June 22 -- Seeing that game-time temperature has exceeded 80 degrees for a game in St. Louis and looking for any advantage in the crucial divisional battle, Dusty Baker quickly changes his lineup card so that his starters are all black. Asked for an explanation, Baker says, "because they can take the heat better."
July 1 -- Pudge Rodriguez and Ugueth Urbina lock lips when the Comerica Park "Kiss Kam" pictures the two sitting side-by-side in the dugout.
July 21 -- The Yankees switch from polyester to cotton uniforms at the suggestion of a short, bald guy with glasses who works in the general manager's office.
July 25 -- Pete Rose steals the limelight from Dennis Eckersley and Paul Molitor on HOF induction day when he holds a press conference across the street from the Hall and announces the release of his new book, "My Prison Still Doesn't Have Any Bars: Come On, People, I Admitted to Gambling Months Ago. Now Let Me in the Hall of Fame!"
August 2 -- The Red Sox contact Andre Agassi about playing second base.
August 9 -- Fueled by the warm weather and active lifestyle of San Diego, David Wells drops 60 pounds and lands on the cover of "GQ."
August 18 -- Leading the majors with a .364 average, Cleveland's Coco Crisp is placed on the front of the Wheaties box.
August 21 -- Looking for more protection, Barry Bonds duct-tapes a 1976 Volvo to his arm to replace his plastic guard.
August 26 -- John Kerry pulls ahead in the polls by highlighting the fact that, when President Bush was an owner of the Rangers, he approved the trade of Sammy Sosa.
August 27 -- President Bush pulls back even in the polls by highlighting the fact that, as a fan of the Red Sox, John Kerry is a loser.
August 31 -- Yankees' starter Kevin Brown, realizing it's nearly September and he hasn't been injured yet, goes into shock and is placed on the 15-day disabled list.
Sept. 9 -- The YES Network buys the broadcast rights to Red Sox games and refuses to air them in New England.
Sept. 16 -- The Brewers announce that they still have season-ticket packages available.
Sept. 17 -- The Phillies begin a 16-game losing streak that will see them miss the playoffs after Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb throws out the first pitch in a game against the Expos.
Sept. 27 -- The league office changes its mind on the Expos 2005 schedule, announcing instead that the team will play its games in Indonesia to save on labor costs.
Sept. 28 -- With temperatures in the low 40s in Chicago, Dusty Baker fields an all-white lineup for a game against the Reds.
Sept. 30 -- With the A's nine games out of the wild-card hunt, Oakland GM Billy Beane announces he has no plans to publish another book for a while.
Oct. 1 -- Tigers' starter Mike Maroth loses just his 20th game of the year, positioning himself as the odds-on favorite for the Comeback Player of the Year award.
Oct. 2 -- On his way to Wrigley Field to watch the Cubs take on the Braves with a playoff berth at stake, Steve Bartman hits Mark Prior with his car, breaking the ace's leg.
Those are very funny Fever! Thanks! I'll have to check out the column on Page 2. Especially love the Mike Maroth Comeback Player of the Year line! 
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