Opening Day was bittersweet for me. Although, my favorite team, the Chicago Cubs lost to the Reds in the AL it was all gravy for my second favorites, the Seattle Mariners (always root for). The highlight of Opening Day was 20-year-0ld pitcher Felix Hernandez. He whiffed 12 batters in 8 innings of work as the M's shutout the A's 4-0. Providing the padded lead to insure a victory was Richie Sexson who launched a 3-run shot to center late in the game. I'm happy to see the Mariners move in the right direction to kick off the season.
All anyone talked about yesterday was Felix Hernandez. His performance left no one to question his conditioning efforts in the off-season. He apparently lost 20 pounds, looking leaner while showing great command on his pitches. Piazza and Milton Bradley couldn't catch up to the high heat nor should've bothered trying. The M's still are locked in a tough division, but they face less of a battle against Oakland since Zito is gone.
Seattle made a smart move this off-season with the acquisition of veteran hurler, Jeff Weaver who has playoff experience and won a World Title with the Cardinals last season. His experience will definitely be a major asset to the club as Weaver could play a huge role in the second half for the M's. A lot of faith will be put in the young, ever growing pitching prodigy. He will turn 21 in a few weeks and has his best years ahead of him. Wait until he adds another nasty pitch to his repertoire, hitters won't have a chance. Good luck to the M's in 2007!
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