Garrett Cooper found out prior to Wednesday’s team workout he’d be in the Marlins’ Opening Day starting lineup.
The former Yankee turned Marlin got the start in right field where a pretty notable former Marlin turned Yankee — Giancarlo Stanton – once roamed.
No pressure, right?
“When you’re in the lineup on Opening Day and facing a guy like Jon Lester, that’s every kid’s dream to be starting,” said Cooper, who laughed when reminded he was playing in Stanton’s old spot.
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