OPENING DAY!!! OMG!!!

A little later, I'll get an Open Thread up. For now, let's all just bask in the glow that is Opening Day. While some believe that tonight's game will focus on Bonds. I gotta say, for me, it's just gonna be great to get back out to the ballpark.

While you're waiting for the game this afternoon...

• The UT's five things to look for - Remember, regardless of the naysayers, as Brian Giles tells us, "Are they (other NL West teams) going to give out NL West rings on Opening Day?"
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• Brian Hiro's analysis of the situation from the NC Times - All the usual, but it gives you fodder for debate with whoever you're sitting next to at the ballpark.

Personally, it's my belief that the Padres will be battling it out with the Dodgers till the end. The Giants are resting on Bonds. I don't think Giants pitching is as good as it looks on paper, and I'd be willing to wager that Bonds' knees are not going to hold up. I wouldn't be surprised if he saw the DL at least once before we hit June. Once those knees go, man...

Finally, if you want to go to the game tonight, but you didn't think to get yourself tickets. I have park passes available. Comment here, but be quick as I've offered them up to my class as well. Jonny Dub and I can meet you at the gate and hand them over.