Phillies Opening Day 2007

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Opening Day 2006, originally uploaded by MaRkoP....

Only a handful of months ago, many in Philadelphia vowed to never go watch Brett Myers pitch again.  Today, a packed house at Citizens Bank Park will try to forget the personal fiasco that took place last summer and focus on the pitcher's on field performance.  Myers, who worked hard this off-season and slimmed down, has worked his way back onto fans' good sides; an opening day win sure wouldn't hurt his status.  It was a quick turnaround -- Philly fans are fickle like that -- and certainly his good standing isn't set in stone.  Brett Myers will make his claim today to be a legitimate ace in his first ever opening day start.  Let's start this year out right.

Myers goes up against the great John Smoltz, who hasn't been nearly as great in his three season-opening starts.  Edge: Myers.

Despite the Phillies tremendous history of losing, opening day gives us fans a clean slate of hope.  Bill Lyons puts it nicely.

And yet, I confess, the Fightin's have a way of seducing you. The
people keep coming back for more. For all the civic slurs, for all the
unsavory things said of the Philadelphia fans, also say this: They
could teach loyalty to a dog. Their capacity for pain is without limit.

We'll be there to root, root, root, for the home team.  Look for photos, videos, and stories later today.

Play Ball!

The Phillies opening day roster is still one man shy of the 25 man limit.  Looks like Joe Bisenius may get the call.

The other 24 wearing Phillies uniforms today.

Pitchers: Antonio Alfonseca, Condrey, Adam Eaton, Geoff Geary,
Tom Gordon, Cole Hamels, Ryan Madson, Jamie Moyer, Brett Myers, Segovia
and Matt Smith.

Catchers: Rod Barajas and Carlos Ruiz.

Infielders: Dobbs, Wes Helms, Ryan Howard, Abraham Nunez, Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley.

Outfielders: Bourn, Pat Burrell, Aaron Rowand, Shane Victorino and Jayson Werth.

Rehabbing: Right-handers Garcia and Jon Lieber will participate in Monday's Opening Day festivities, then resume
preparations to rejoin the Phillies.

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