Opening day happens each year and yet the excitment never wanes. New player, new managers and most importantly new hope for a winning season. This year I am attending the SF Giants opening day. The giants fit the new catageory to a tee. They have a new manager, courtesy of the down south rival San Diego Padres, and a collection of new players. The greatest impact player promises to be Mr. Zito. I am looking for 20 games out of this new pitcher and hopefully a pennant. That is six months away and the focus of today is getting back to the ball parks kicking off the season!
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James Kranig // April 4, 2007 at 12:08 am
When I think of opening day it brings back many good memories of my youth. Unfortunately, today the game of Baseball, as with most professional sports, has turned into a pure money making racket which has brought us the likes of steroid abuse, exclusive TV contracts, ridiculous ticket prices, and, thanks to expansion by MLB to exploit every last “major” market, a drop in standards from excellence to mediocraty.
In 1968, I attended my first SF Giants game and was able to approach the likes of Willie Mays and Gaylord Perry and get an autograph and approving nod. Today, players sell autographs at card shows and most will not let fans approach them. Are they gods or immortals? I think not.
If you want to see a good game of baseball, go see a local AA or A league team.
Jason // April 23, 2007 at 12:57 am
How about that Barry Bonds!! Another game winner today. That is 2 in as many days. This guys is all of the SF offense! Combine this with the extraordinary pitching that the starting staff is putting out there (Matt Cain and Barry Zito) and what you have is that start of something. I am reluctant this early to call a contender but pitching and defense win Series not hitting. Looking forward to seeing more from the Giants
Jason