Opening day Gamethread

[dynomite]

Yeah, the Astros are going to be a hell of a lot of fun to watch. They probably don't have the rotation to win 84+ games and be in the playoff race, but they'll be fun.

Edit: Not basing this on a single game, really, but I think the Indians are going to need to trade for a bat in June/July to win the AL Central. Ryan Raburn at DH? Lonnie Chisenhall at 3B?

 

[Orel Miraculous]

And Keuchel works out of a 2 on, no out jam! I'm close to adding the Stros to my MLB.tv shortlist, joining the Nats, Dodgers, and Pirates.  For now, they reside comfortably on the I'm Into You But Lets See What Else You Got List, along with the White Sox, Marlins, Padres, Royals, and Cubs. Either way, it's better than the Yes, You're Good But I Just Find You Kinda Boring List, currently populated by the Cardinals, Mariners, Angels, Giants, Tigers, Orioles, and Indians.

 

[Hagios]

 
She was doing her Ellsbury impression.

 
Hmmm, I thought it was Damon

 

[dynomite]

Either way, it's better than the Yes, You're Good But I Just Find You Kinda Boring List, currently populated by ...Mariners... and Indians.

I actually think those could be two of the most fun AL teams to watch, particularly if you like watching young extremely pitchers develop: Carlos Carrasco, Trevor Bauer, TJ House, Zach McAllister, Danny Salazar, James Paxton, Taijuan Walker. Oh, and two guys who will compete for the AL Cy Young in King Felix and Kluber.

Edit: And now Bumgarner taking the mound in Arizona. Opening Day is the absolute best... especially when the Sox win a laugher.