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So who made the roster? A lot of Marlins experiencing Opening Day for the first time | Miami Herald

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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