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2012
MMO Reactions: Opening Day Was A Big Hit!
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I was absolutely thrilled and equally surprised to see Johan Santana be that effective on Opening Day. Over the winter, I stated in one post that he would be lucky to get 15 starts in 2012, and he proved me to be dead wrong. His change looks like it never missed a beat. That fifth inning, when it appeared his outing was about to go into the gutter, he got Michael Bourn to ground out, showing why Santana continues to be one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball. ~ Clayton Collier
It gave me a great sense of hope seeing Johan on the mound again since he’s been out as long as my baby girl has been alive! ~ Joe Spector
Baseball is finally back. What can you say about a gorgeous day, the smell of the grass, leather popping, bats cracking and oh yeah – another Mets Opening Day win. Johan’s repertoire may not be 100% just yet, but his winning attitude and warrior’s mentality was perfectly intact and on full display yesterday afternoon. A 1-0 win is always sweet, but when it’s against the Atlanta Braves it’s pure nirvana. One down, 161 to go. ~ Joe D.
I thought the Carter ceremony was perfect. In the past it could have come off as cheap or rushed, and we’d say “Mets screw it up again.” They didn’t. Johan throwing a scoreless game, Ramirez, Rauch and Francisco showing Mets fans what a difference a bullpen can make? No complaints. ~ Jessep
Johan’s start was more than any of us could have hoped for. Aside from the 5th inning when he began to run out of gas he actually dominated. Putting down 12 straight in your first start in over a year just goes to show how great of a pitcher he really is. Wright and Murphy look really good as they both hit solid line drives to both sides of the field. The new look bullpen looked as good in person as they did on paper, and Francisco showed no signs of his balky knee as he dialed it up in the 9th. Great opening day win for the Mets. ~ Dan Valis
About the Author: Joe DeCaro
I'm a lifelong Mets fan who loves writing and talking about the Amazins' 24/7. From the Miracle in 1969 to the magic of 1986, and even the near misses in '73 and '00, I've experienced it all - the highs and the lows. I started Mets Merized Online in 2005 to feed my addiction. Follow me on Twitter @metsmerized.
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| Mets | 16 | 24 | .400 | 6.5 |
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A Mets win on Opening Day and even better an Opening Day shutout. Yes I would say Opening Day was a hit. The last time the Mets pitched a shutout Opening Day was in 1998. A 14 inning 1-0 win over the Phillies.
LGM!!!
Wow!
“Thanks to our affiliation with USA Today Sports, effective immediately, most of our images are now provided by US Presswire who contract with some of the best sports photographers in the world. This photo is the first of many great ones to come.”
And that is why I will not be donating my 200 bucks to MMO from Alex’s bet, LOL. I think they are doing just fine without me!
Lol, Well, that is just to shut you the hell up, it’s the easiest way to find out if you put your money where your mouth is… I recently lost $500 with my brother on the NCAA Bracket so.. That’s just what one do, we bet so there’d be competition instead of all talk.. LIKE YOU!!
you bet on someone else’s accomplishments and thinks that makes one manly?
Oh I did the NCAA pool as well. I did not throw away 500 bucks or anything. I have a family to feed and need to support my terrible golf game as well.
I don’t need to make bets to prove my points though Alex, I use facts and stats to do that. Unfortunately you can’t do that for your points because most are fact-less biased opinions that are derived from what others say or think about the situation.
That being said, I asked you about the OPS+ bet. Haven’t heard back from you yet.
TRS, you win some, you lose some,. that’s just the way it is. And yeah, if you wanna bet on OPS + let’s go.. i am ready..
Donal, SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!
Yeah but I am more of a risk reward type of guy Alex. I don’t see that much of a reward in beating you on this bet. What good does it do me? I am going to be upset if Wright stinks with or without the bet and honestly for you to get what you want you should be upset too. I still ask wouldn’t it feel strange to root against a Met to do well or are you so used to rooting against Wright that you are immune?
Having the Carter family there was a classy move. Kudos to ownership for getting it right.
It was very touching and I love that they put his number 8 patch on the wall.
Joy, Pure Joy!
It was a perfect day! The Mets are in first place!
Most fan don’t believe in miracles, but I do, I witnessed two of them with this team. Lets Go Mets!
Great win, great ceremony for Kid and loved the uniforms, hope to see more use of them instead of the those solid, nice blue, softball ones.
Great job by Santana and I did notice the improvement by Josh behind the plate that along with his hit was a great start of the season for him and Johan, who can throw more pitches in dirt and not worry about pass balls or wild pitches.
Welcome 2012, Lets Go Mets!
Great news on the Affiliate deal Joe!