Opening Day

This morning marked the official beginning of a new Red Sox season. The Sox won in 10 innings 6-5 in a really fun game to watch. Usually the first game of the season is boring or a blowout. This game had a comeback from both sides, a base running blunder, and candidate for catch of the year. Dice- K started in his homeland and really struggled in the early going. In the first two innings Dice-K struggled with his control and threw about 60 pitches. In innings 3-5, Dice-K calmed down and pitched really well. I really don't think that Dice-K's season will be Jekel and Hyde like all year. He had a lot of pressure on him and looked really nervous on the mound. To pitch the first game of the year, in your homeland where your looked at as a national hero, has to be very nerve racking.

Brandon Moss was a late addition to the line up as J.D. Drew was scratched with a back injury. Moss had a RBI single and in the 9th tied the game off Houston Street by hitting his first career home run. Moss is a good young player that could provide great depth to this team because he can multiple positions. Manny Ramirez was the real star of the game by hitting a pair of 2 run doubles. Manny then continued to see how long he can stay at the plate and watch the ball before he starts running to be safe at second. I know its just Manny being Manny but I hope that in a huge game he doesn't get gunned down at second. But as long as he keeps hitting like he is, I'll have to give him a free pass.

I'm looking forward to getting up at 5:50 am for the second game of the season and how Jon Lester performs. Also lets all hope that bullpen fares a little better. Jonathan Papelbon didn't look too smooth but I'm not that all concerned considering that spring training was cut short a little early and the time difference but still the Sox got lucky that Emil Brown can't run the bases.


Some strange NFL news real quick. Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall severed an artery, a nerve, and a vein on his arm. Reports say that the injury is serious and he could take a while to recover. His excuse was that he slipped on a McDonald's bag and fell on to a TV. I know fast food is sometimes bad for health but I never knew it could sever an artery. Just another ridiculous story told by a athlete explaining an injury. Also, am I the only one that wants Chad Johnson in the arena league?