The race was definitely under way. I had witnessed the start; I was sure of that much. But what now? — Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
What a screwed up season this has been so far. The season starts nearly a week early with games over breakfast and no beer. An exhibition game to open the Nats new ballpark miraculously transforms into a spectacular season opener. Then Opening Day nearly gets rained out across damned near half the country. The Washington Nationals have a 1.000 winning percentage. The Phillies have .000 pct. No surprises for the Sox, of course, except for that oddly dropped game in Tokyo.
Christ. Between on days and off days and the wild start to the whole shebang I think the flywheels are still turning for most. We’re still trying to rev it up.
On the bright side, the American League Beer Lady is hale and hearty in her accustomed stoop at Camden Yards. Even got a picture with her. And a lovely beer lady at Citizens Bank Park forced her adoption as the National League Beer Lady on Saturday. So, I’ve got that going for me. Sadly, no discounts – but it’s always nice to see a friendly face.
Here we go.