Baseball Has Sprung
Today was a busy and at times hectic day, but one that provided the promise of change for the better, the return of all things Spring, and some earthly pleasures. Though saddled with work at points throughout the day, I still managed to have some around-the-house fun with the family. In particular, my son and I are reading The Spiderwick Chronicles, which thus far are markedly different from the movie in what events occur, their order, and details. I liked the movie, but it packed seven (albeit short) books into one film, which obviously leads to blurring and omitting. We've finished the first two books, and we're also reading Nim's Island, which has been a lot of fun. We also had a big, delicious dinner--strip steaks, corn on the cob, and green salad. It was great to break out the barbecue again, a sure sign of Spring's return, and the steaks came out just right--medium-well for my wife and son, briefly introduced to the grill for mine (3-4 minutes each side). Later when I took out the dog, I noticed buds on the trees for the first time, a great sign that Spring--and warmer weather--is finally here.
As I stood outside, I also couldn't help but think of Opening Day and all it represents--hope, rejuvenation, passion, elation, warmth--all intertwined with Spring to me. There is so much to consider for us as Yankees fans--how will the rotation, bookended with much older and much younger starters, perform? Will the lineup turn it on to start the year, unlike recent seasons? How will Cano, of whom so much is expected, play after the big contract and bigger Spring? How well and how often will Giambi play first? Can A-Rod follow up his monstrous, historic 2007 with a terrific 2008? How will the Yankees' middle relievers perform, and who will emerge from the lot as trustworthy? How will Girardi handle managing in The Bronx, succeeding a legend in Joe Torre, and shape the Yankees into his own? What particular characteristics will the 2008 Yankees display to indicate that they're championship-caliber? Will the Yankees close out old Yankee Stadium in style with their 27th World Series championship?
All answer start to come tomorrow, and I cannot wait.
Tomorrow is an HDLR day, and thankfully the comments will be immediately posted (though back-up e-mails still come, not a bad feature). Please feel free to come by and chinwag. There will be plenty of digital leather recliners, cold beverages, spicy chicken wings and hot dogs to go around. Stop by and have a blast. Thanks for everyone's patience with the comments and reformatting in general.
Mike will be at the game, and hopefully will stop by with updates and commentary. Have a blast buddy, and bring home the first of 173 straight wins this year. No pressure.
Opening Day, one of the greatest days in all of sports. I cannot wait.
As I stood outside, I also couldn't help but think of Opening Day and all it represents--hope, rejuvenation, passion, elation, warmth--all intertwined with Spring to me. There is so much to consider for us as Yankees fans--how will the rotation, bookended with much older and much younger starters, perform? Will the lineup turn it on to start the year, unlike recent seasons? How will Cano, of whom so much is expected, play after the big contract and bigger Spring? How well and how often will Giambi play first? Can A-Rod follow up his monstrous, historic 2007 with a terrific 2008? How will the Yankees' middle relievers perform, and who will emerge from the lot as trustworthy? How will Girardi handle managing in The Bronx, succeeding a legend in Joe Torre, and shape the Yankees into his own? What particular characteristics will the 2008 Yankees display to indicate that they're championship-caliber? Will the Yankees close out old Yankee Stadium in style with their 27th World Series championship?
All answer start to come tomorrow, and I cannot wait.
Tomorrow is an HDLR day, and thankfully the comments will be immediately posted (though back-up e-mails still come, not a bad feature). Please feel free to come by and chinwag. There will be plenty of digital leather recliners, cold beverages, spicy chicken wings and hot dogs to go around. Stop by and have a blast. Thanks for everyone's patience with the comments and reformatting in general.
Mike will be at the game, and hopefully will stop by with updates and commentary. Have a blast buddy, and bring home the first of 173 straight wins this year. No pressure.
Opening Day, one of the greatest days in all of sports. I cannot wait.
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