The days of ticket takers and turnstiles have given way to digital scanners and metal detectors, but the excitement and pageantry of Major League Baseball’s Opening Day remains the same.
The fanbase of each team begins the year full of hope and optimism even though, in some cases, it may be misplaced. But the first game of the year marks the start to a new season and anything is possible.
Happy Opening Day! The start of another Padres season. Let's enjoy all of it--the wins, the Manny throws from across the diamond, the homers from Tatis, Merrill and co.