Source: REUTERS / Tim ShafferAs the snow melts, the waiting is almost over. When pitchers and catchers report, there’s a little relief as baseball withdrawal is put on hold, but nothing is like the return of meaningful games. Anticipation and excitement build up as Opening Day approaches. A new year means new hopes, dreams, and memories. For a baseball fan, Opening Day is more than the beginning of a new season; it’s one of the best “holidays” out there.The words “cold,” “rain,” and “losing” have been associated with Opening Day through the years. Win or lose, it’s great to have baseball back again.2011′s first game resulted in a victory as the Phillies opened the season with a bang, indicating that there were many more great moments to come.From 2007 to 2009, Brett Myers was the Opening Day starter. He found himself on the mound at Citizens Bank Park for Opening Day once again, but this time he was on the...
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