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I'd be a supporter if MLB didn't fuck up opening day like the NFL did.

Or a day of mourning for Cub fans.

At least Ozzie Smith and Budweiser are petitioning the White House to do so...

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24456510/ozzie-smith-budweiser-petition-to-make-opening-day-national-holiday

...not gonna happen, and even if it did, I'd still have to work it...but shit, if building a Deathstar can get 100,000 sigs...

lipidquadcab wrote:

Even if they managed this how do they deal with the different opening days they have? Also, do they still do that dumb series in Japan before the season opener? Lastly, why the fuck do they always take a day off after the opener? Resting from one game?

I love baseball, but this is silly.

I love baseball, but this is silly. If they want to make any sports related day a holiday, do that with the Monday after the Super Bowl.

Or the first Friday in April

Frank Coztansa wrote:

I love baseball, but this is silly. If they want to make any sports related day a holiday, do that with the Monday after the Super Bowl.

Or the first Friday in April

What is on the first Friday in April?

Douchebag wrote:

Frank Coztansa wrote:

I love baseball, but this is silly. If they want to make any sports related day a holiday, do that with the Monday after the Super Bowl.

Or the first Friday in April

What is on the first Friday in April?

The Masters

Douchebag wrote:

Frank Coztansa wrote:

I love baseball, but this is silly. If they want to make any sports related day a holiday, do that with the Monday after the Super Bowl.

Or the first Friday in April

What is on the first Friday in April?

The Masters

Hawg Ass wrote:

Douchebag wrote:

Frank Coztansa wrote:

I love baseball, but this is silly. If they want to make any sports related day a holiday, do that with the Monday after the Super Bowl.

Or the first Friday in April

What is on the first Friday in April?

The Masters

Why not the first Thursday for the holiday?

Hawg Ass wrote:

Douchebag wrote:

Frank Coztansa wrote:

I love baseball, but this is silly. If they want to make any sports related day a holiday, do that with the Monday after the Super Bowl.

Or the first Friday in April

What is on the first Friday in April?

The Masters

Why not the first Thursday for the holiday?

Let me explain to you why this is one of the dumbest requests ever!

WHEN IS OPENING DAY???????????????????? OR IS IT OPENING NIGHT? OR HOW ABOUT THE GAMES IN AUSTRALLIA

MLB , have a real opening day first, then we can talk. 1 Day, everyone plays. Thats opening Day!

bigfan wrote:

Thanks for the explanation. None of us brought that up yet in this thread and it's a great point.

bigfan wrote:

Thanks for the explanation. None of us brought that up yet in this thread and it's a great point.

Author:	lipidquadcab [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 3:41 pm ]
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At least Ozzie Smith and Budweiser are petitioning the White House to do so... http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24456510/ozzie-smith-budweiser-petition-to-make-opening-day-national-holiday ...not gonna happen, and even if it did, I'd still have to work it...but shit, if building a Deathstar can get 100,000 sigs...

Author:	FavreFan [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 3:44 pm ]
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I'd be a supporter if MLB didn't fuck up opening day like the NFL did.

Author:	lipidquadcab [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 3:49 pm ]
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FavreFan wrote: I'd be a supporter if MLB didn't fuck up opening day like the NFL did. Agreed...I fail to recognize anything other than the first Monday or the season where the majority of the teams are playing as "Opening Day"...the Sunday night game is fine to get things rolling but this overseas shit they seem to be intent on doing every few years is asinine.

Author:	FavreFan [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:04 pm ]
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It's the only thing about the sport I actually liked. Every year I could follow almost every team and see what they did for exactly one day and convince myself that this would be the year I would start following baseball before giving up 3 days later. Now the whole pretense is gone and I don't even pretend to try to follow it.

Author:	Peoria Matt [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:25 pm ]
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Or a day of mourning for Cub fans.

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Author:	Phil McCracken [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:30 pm ]
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Peoria Matt wrote: Or a day of mourning for Cub fans. One loss down. At least 99 more to go!

Author:	Hawg Ass [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:30 pm ]
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Peoria Matt wrote: Or a day of mourning for Cub fans. Frank Coztansa wrote:

Author:	FavreFan [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:10 pm ]
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Isn't that every day for Cub fans?

Author:	pittmike [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:33 pm ]
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lipidquadcab wrote: At least Ozzie Smith and Budweiser are petitioning the White House to do so... http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24456510/ozzie-smith-budweiser-petition-to-make-opening-day-national-holiday ...not gonna happen, and even if it did, I'd still have to work it...but shit, if building a Deathstar can get 100,000 sigs... Even if they managed this how do they deal with the different opening days they have? Also, do they still do that dumb series in Japan before the season opener? Lastly, why the fuck do they always take a day off after the opener? Resting from one game?

Author:	lipidquadcab [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:01 pm ]
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pittmike wrote: lipidquadcab wrote: At least Ozzie Smith and Budweiser are petitioning the White House to do so... http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24456510/ozzie-smith-budweiser-petition-to-make-opening-day-national-holiday ...not gonna happen, and even if it did, I'd still have to work it...but shit, if building a Deathstar can get 100,000 sigs... Even if they managed this how do they deal with the different opening days they have? Also, do they still do that dumb series in Japan before the season opener? Lastly, why the fuck do they always take a day off after the opener? Resting from one game? You would pick the Monday where the majority of the teams are playing their first game. I believe the series is in Australia this year. As for taking the day off, it's in case of a rainout. People who pay for opening day tickets wouldn't want to have their game rained out and no longer be opening day I'm guessing.

Author:	pittmike [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:16 pm ]
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Thanks.

Author:	Frank Coztansa [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 12:55 pm ]
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I love baseball, but this is silly. If they want to make any sports related day a holiday, do that with the Monday after the Super Bowl. Or the first Friday in April

Author:	Curious Hair [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 12:55 pm ]
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This seemed cute until I found out it was just Budweiser astroturfing.

Author:	Don Tiny [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 12:55 pm ]
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Frank Coztansa wrote: I love baseball, but this is silly. I'll agree just up to that point.

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Author:	lipidquadcab [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:08 pm ]
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Frank Coztansa wrote: I love baseball, but this is silly. If they want to make any sports related day a holiday, do that with the Monday after the Super Bowl. Or the first Friday in April I'd personally go with a four day weekend and take the Thursday/Friday for the first week of the NCAAs...

Author:	Douchebag [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:15 pm ]
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Frank Coztansa wrote: I love baseball, but this is silly. If they want to make any sports related day a holiday, do that with the Monday after the Super Bowl. Or the first Friday in April What is on the first Friday in April?

Author:	Hawg Ass [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:19 pm ]
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Douchebag wrote: Frank Coztansa wrote: I love baseball, but this is silly. If they want to make any sports related day a holiday, do that with the Monday after the Super Bowl. Or the first Friday in April What is on the first Friday in April? The Masters

Author:	Douchebag [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:20 pm ]
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Hawg Ass wrote: Douchebag wrote: Frank Coztansa wrote: I love baseball, but this is silly. If they want to make any sports related day a holiday, do that with the Monday after the Super Bowl. Or the first Friday in April What is on the first Friday in April? The Masters Why not the first Thursday for the holiday?

Author:	lipidquadcab [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:21 pm ]
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Hawg Ass wrote: Douchebag wrote: Frank Coztansa wrote: I love baseball, but this is silly. If they want to make any sports related day a holiday, do that with the Monday after the Super Bowl. Or the first Friday in April What is on the first Friday in April? The Masters I figured Frank just really wanted to watch the Shell Houston Open this year.

Author:	Hawg Ass [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:21 pm ]
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Douchebag wrote: Hawg Ass wrote: Douchebag wrote: Frank Coztansa wrote: I love baseball, but this is silly. If they want to make any sports related day a holiday, do that with the Monday after the Super Bowl. Or the first Friday in April What is on the first Friday in April? The Masters Why not the first Thursday for the holiday? I will take any holiday I can get, I say make them all holidays.

Author:	lipidquadcab [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:23 pm ]
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Douchebag wrote: Hawg Ass wrote: Douchebag wrote: Frank Coztansa wrote: I love baseball, but this is silly. If they want to make any sports related day a holiday, do that with the Monday after the Super Bowl. Or the first Friday in April What is on the first Friday in April? The Masters Why not the first Thursday for the holiday? 3 day weekend I'm guessing?

Author:	bigfan [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:22 pm ]
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Let me explain to you why this is one of the dumbest requests ever! WHEN IS OPENING DAY???????????????????? OR IS IT OPENING NIGHT? OR HOW ABOUT THE GAMES IN AUSTRALLIA MLB , have a real opening day first, then we can talk. 1 Day, everyone plays. Thats opening Day!

Author:	FavreFan [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:52 pm ]
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bigfan wrote: Let me explain to you why this is one of the dumbest requests ever! WHEN IS OPENING DAY???????????????????? OR IS IT OPENING NIGHT? OR HOW ABOUT THE GAMES IN AUSTRALLIA MLB , have a real opening day first, then we can talk. 1 Day, everyone plays. Thats opening Day! Thanks for the explanation. None of us brought that up yet in this thread and it's a great point.

Author:	Curious Hair [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:55 pm ]
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I hate the overseas games and the Sunday night game that ESPN insists on. The Opening Day parade in Cincinnati is a really cool tradition. Unfortunately, I think the window for making Opening Day a bigger deal has closed, what with interest in baseball dropping hard and fast the last few years.

Author:	pittmike [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:56 pm ]
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FavreFan wrote: bigfan wrote: Let me explain to you why this is one of the dumbest requests ever! WHEN IS OPENING DAY???????????????????? OR IS IT OPENING NIGHT? OR HOW ABOUT THE GAMES IN AUSTRALLIA MLB , have a real opening day first, then we can talk. 1 Day, everyone plays. Thats opening Day! Thanks for the explanation. None of us brought that up yet in this thread and it's a great point. I was going to post similar but don't poke the bear.

Author:	Frank Coztansa [ Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:35 am ]
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FavreFan wrote: bigfan wrote: Let me explain to you why this is one of the dumbest requests ever! WHEN IS OPENING DAY???????????????????? OR IS IT OPENING NIGHT? OR HOW ABOUT THE GAMES IN AUSTRALLIA MLB , have a real opening day first, then we can talk. 1 Day, everyone plays. Thats opening Day! Thanks for the explanation. None of us brought that up yet in this thread and it's a great point. I had no idea there was games in Australia until bigfan informed me here.