Getting a start on Opening Day for your ball club is special. You are the guy the manager chooses to get the team off to a good start and set the tone for the four starters to follow. Typically when you’re tabbed with the assignment to pitch on Opening Day, you’re considered the team’s “ace” pitcher or the “best” pitcher on the staff. Pitchers also pride themselves on taking the mound to start the season as it’s a special honour.
The Toronto Blue Jays have an ace in Aaron Sanchez who is expected by many to get the start on Opening Day against the Baltimore Orioles.