A Spectacular Start

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One game down, 161 to go. I cannot remember an Opening Day as spectacular as this one.

So, anyone who is reading the DTL (all four you), what did we learn?

• As much as he may try, Greinke cannot carry the Royals all by himself.
• Verlander still needs to learn how to be more economical with his pitches (please, please, please, don't let him suffer from new contract syndrome).
• Damon was worth the drama this off season if he is going to produce like this most of the time. I think he and Austin Jackson will be a great 1-2 punch this season.
• I didn't realize how much Kansas City picks from our scrap heap (really, Farnsworth, you're still around?)
• That was one helluva 7th inning. You can hit the ball! You can score runs! You don't have to squander!

First place (even for a day) is a good feeling folks.

But what a day around baseball! It's no wonder I am a fan! The highlights:

• Jason Heyward hit a massive homer at his first at bat. I saw him in a Spring Training game against the Tigers, and I am not surprised. If he was a Tiger, I'd buy his jersey right now. That kid is special.
• Mr. Potato Head, aka Placido Polanco, hit a Slam on Opening Day. Really, Polly? Where was that power when you were a Tiger? Seriously, tho, bad ass.
• Perennial NL MVP Pujols homered twice. That man is a beast.
• Mark Buerhle may have won his second Gold Glove yesterday. Watch that play here. That takes the place of Neifi's flip play as the coolest flip I have ever seen.

I bartended 12 hours yesterday, and watched baseball for ten of those hours. Not a bad gig.