Tomorrow is Opening Day! \u00a0All the statistics from last year are thrown out and we start anew. \u00a0Spring has arrived with its warmer weather, flowers blossoming and sunlight extended. \u00a0All those fans of non playoff teams gain a great gift- hope.<\/p>\n
No matter that the Tampa Rays failed to make the playoffs in 2009 as most predicted- this could be your year. \u00a0No matter that Sox fans watched the “evil empire” win their 27th championship, with improvements to your pitching and defense, this could be your year.<\/p>\n
Opening Day begins the start of a new relationship with your team and favorite players. \u00a02010 is a year with some new players and a new journey that fans can follow to the fall. \u00a0Big Papi’s first half struggles will be forgotten with a hot April. \u00a0A Derek Jeter can turn from a minor leaguer to a world champion starting SS for the most recognized franchise in the world. \u00a0A Zack Greinke can overcome social anxiety disorder to win the Cy Young. \u00a0A Josh Hamilton can lay a crack addiction aside to become an All Star. \u00a0An ARod can turn doubters of his ability to perform in the post season into know-nothing critiques. \u00a0A new Mickey Mantle or Pedro Martinez can emerge, escaping a childhood of poverty, changing his life and that of his family.<\/p>\n
Baseball is about family. \u00a0It is how many sons communicate with their dads.<\/p>\n
“How is Vasquez gonna do this year Dad?”<\/p>\n
“Great job by Cashman Mike.”<\/p>\n
“What do you think of this Montero kid?”<\/p>\n
“He can really hit.”<\/p>\n
Summers are spent sitting around a TV, screen doors ajar, watching your team and sharing the game with your dad. \u00a0Trips to a ballpark are planned following long car rides to big cities many suburban kids find intoxicating and unforgettable.<\/p>\n
For my first Opening Day my dad told me we were going to the Bronx Zoo. \u00a0I got in our Buick\u00a0station wagon, listened to radio during our two hour drive, loving spending time with my dad. \u00a0After the Bronx Zoo he unveiled this surprise: ” We have tickets to Opening Day!” \u00a0He had my broken in glove in the car and seats behind the Yankees dugout. \u00a0We would make it on time for batting practice. \u00a0How cool of dad is that?<\/p>\n
The grass is so green. \u00a0The players move like\u00a0thoroughbreds, gliding through their sprints. \u00a0The fresh air makes us all feel like a boy. \u00a0The play takes us to a different world, without stress, problems, disappointment, and struggle.<\/p>\n
The greatest gift of Opening Day is hope. \u00a0This could be the year for your team.<\/p>\n
Well in trading we get this gift everyday. Each Open is a gift to learn and improve. \u00a0Yesterday has no bearing on how well we will trade today. \u00a0Tomorrow can be the day you start developing a learning schedule so that you turn one trading day into ten. \u00a0Tomorrow can be the day you start a track record of success. \u00a0Tomorrow is Opening Day everyday for a trader.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"