We jest, of course. It’s next to impossible to take much from nine innings played on April 1 (or March 31, in the case of the New York Yankees). But the baseball fan in all of us is impulsive at this time. We’ve been waiting so long for something to which we can react, and frankly, there are items in every game that could, at the very least, be tiny indications of things to come.
Last week we analyzed the last week of spring training for each of the Red Sox’ rivals in the AL East. Now, let’s look at the first game and see if anything stands out. Certainly, in New England, there was plenty to say after Boston dropped a 9-5 opener in Texas.
Orioles
New Veteran Bats, Jeremy Guthrie Get Off to Strong Start
Rays
B.J. Upton, Rays Have Dormant Debut
Yankees
Joba Chamberlain, Rafael Soriano, Mariano Rivera Lights Out in Opener
Blue Jays
John Farrell Should Be Content With Team’s Start, Offensive Attack
