Opening Day

Although I liked the Japanese series, to me, this is opening day. This is the first game that the majority of Americans baseball fans will watch. It's the opening of a new stadium, its America's Team (well, now that the TBS deal finally is gone, maybe not so much anymore) v. the team in America's capital.

I don't normally get sentimental when it comes to sports, but there really is something special about opening day. There is an excitement that you just can't quite put your finger on. Obviously a major part is the hope for a magical season. Winning a championship in what may be 6's final year in the dugout (I really hope not, but it's going to happen sooner or later). Winning one in what may be Tom Glavine's final year and on a more practical note, what may be our last good shot for a few years, as I think our chances of signing Teixeira after this season are slim to none.

Although I'd love to be there, opening day tickets in a new ballpark are a little hard to come by. However, I am planning on seeing John Smoltz pitch when the Braves return on the 11th of april.

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