Opening Day In Major League Baseball Always Provides Hope For Everyone
Opening Day In Major League Baseball Always Provides Hope For Everyone.
Well, it’s finally here. There is always something special about this day. I’m talking about of course opening day in MLB. There is one word that all fans can use today as well as the 30 teams who will be playing: “Hope”
Yes, “hope” is what most baseball fans have at the beginning of the season. For some fan bases, that “hope” feeling could be gone by tomorrow.
I’m hoping that for at least half of the teams and their fans will have that feeling of “hope” sustained until at least the All-Star break.
I am still a huge baseball fan. That doesn’t mean I watch every single inning of my beloved Red Sox every night, but I still enjoy the game. I am a huge fan of all the new rule changes that have cut off about a half hour of dead time.
I am hoping that the recent success from the WBC will attract some younger viewers to MLB this season. The league is in desperate need for the 8-16 year olds out there to become interested in the game.
The marketing problem for MLB is well documented.
I have said it for many years, Mike Trout, one of the top players in the game for the Anaheim Angels, could walk down the street in most cities and towns in this country and not be recognized.
That is a major problem for the sport. But lets focus on the positive. It’s Opening Day! There is a different kind of excitement in the air, lets embrace it.
Pete’s MLB Prediction
I’m not going to bore you with every single division and wild card pick. I am simply going to tell you my American League and National League champs and World Series prediction.
American League Champion: Anaheim Angels
National League Champion: Atlanta Braves
World Series Champion: Anaheim Angels
Bet The House On This Stat
The Boston Red Sox will win more games this year that the Detroit Tigers. Sorry Craig Shemon, worry not, the Lions season is right around the corner.
Teams Lamar Should Call
Washington Commanders
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Washington has said publicly they are going into 2023 with Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett as their quarterbacks. I just don’t get this one. The change in ownership with Daniel Snyder having his asking price of $6 billion being met by two separate groups adds a wrench into the equation no other teams are dealing with. They should absolutely be in for Lamar.
Indianapolis Colts
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The Colts will have their 5th different starting quarterback in 5 seasons when 2023 kicks off. Andrew Luck, Phillip Rivers, Carson Wentz, and Matt Ryan over the last 4 years. The quarterbacks on the roster are Sam Ehlinger, Nick Foles, and Gardner Minchew. The roster is good and the division is winnable if they can get a quarterback in place. The hurdle for this deal appears to be the some one other teams have- guaranteed money.
Atlanta Falcons
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For some reason the Falcons are committed to seeing what they have in Desmond Ridder. They signed Taylor Heinecke as their backup this off season. Another team that if they get Lamar behind center, they become favorites in their division.
New England Patriots
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There were plenty of issues offensively in 2022. Was all that on Mac Jones? HELL NO. Did he cover up the shortcomings of the staff? ABSOLUTELY NOT. Bill is entering the sunset of his career. The Pats should move heaven and earth to bring in an elite talent at quarterback and see if Bill can match Brady’s Super Bowl total.
