The MLB season has kicked off earlier this week and for many people this is a joyous occasion. The smell of the fresh cut grass, mid day sunshine during the game, the smell of the hot dogs, or the amazing taste of an arepa (You have to live in South Florida to understand that). For me personally, im not that big of a baseball fan but i will admit that at the beginning of every season i make a conscious effort to root for my home team (The Florida Marlins) and actually try and care about what is happening in baseball. I always get in a fantasy baseball league with old friends of mine every year for money and about 1/4 of the way through every year i just completely lose interest. Well this year im determined to stay (somewhat) interested and at least contend for a money position in my fantasy baseball league. This season brings a new era of stadiums with the Mets and Yankees closing their doors last year to their old storied stadiums and opening this past week in the brand spankin new buildings.
As i have been watching the past few days with fantasy interest, new seasons bring new heroes, and no one has proved that more than Emilio Bonifacio. In his first game as a Marlin he goes 4/4 with 3 stolen bases, 2 RBI’s, and an inside the park homerun.
He is lightning fast and has a chance to score anytime he is on base. The next game, he almost hit an inside the park homer again! Even though were only 3 games into the season he has provided a new excitement for the Marlins. Well enjoy the opening week of the season and heres to hoping i can keep my interest for more than a few weeks. Bonifacio has given me a reason to watch some games and keep my interest. We all know why Billy the Marlin keeps going.
