The Anticipation.....

The great day is almost upon us. The Day that we have all been waiting for since October.  The magical day that has shaped our country and captivated our imaginations for generations. Opening Day brings a sense that good weather is upon us, and hope that your team has a chance. The first day of the season sells out stadiums and brings people together. It is playoff atmosphere all over the country in April. There are many people that consider Baseball to have faded out as our pastime, and that may be true. Although, Baseball is the one game that you can take care of business everyday. It is a six month long march or struggle to the end. The game of baseball is unique, there is nothing quite like it. It is a game of numbers, that every pitch,inning,out,run, and game is factored into one big summation that we call the regular season.

     Opening Day gives a team like the Pirates a hope that their losing streak may end, or that the Cubs could possibly win the World Series. Opening Day is where a virtual nobody comes out and sets the tone for a Cy Young caliber season. Opening Day is where a bunch of rag tag teams can go toe to toe with the flashy Yankees. It is a day for the fans, but also for the players. The day is unlike any other opening for any other sport. Its hard to describe but the great Joe DiMaggio gave it a try before, "You always get a special kick on opening day, no matter how many you go through. You look forward to it like a birthday party when your a kid. You think something wonderful is going to happen."  That last sentence could not have said it any better, something wonderful might happen, and in all likeliness will happen. Sports are very hard to predict, you just never know what could happen. The Yankees can beat the Phillies like the salaries would suggest, but October is far,far away. This is the day where everyone has a chance. So whether or not you make it to an opening day anywhere across the country this weekend, here is one great Yogi Berra quote to remember, "A home opener is always exciting whether it's home or on the road."  On Opening Day every fan and every player can still dream.  Cheers to six months of Baseball ahead.