Game 1

One down. One loss. People seem to be excited about our batters working deep into counts, most times facing at least five pitches, but I'm not so sure this is such a great thing. Bedard did throw more than he probably wanted and was chased a little early, but until the 8th inning, our lone run had come on a solo shot by Young in the first and we were terrible with runners in scoring position (big problem last year).

From what I've read this off season, a major focus is not giving up the extra base. Someone should have told the players. Young's error rattled Millwood and opened the flood gates...or the bullpen gates...let's hope the two aren't synonymous. Fukumori came in and gave up a few extra bases with two wild pitches and two walks (I know one was intentional).

I also didn't like the attitude and body language of a few Rangers after a number of at-bats. Bradley had a right to be upset about Jim Joyce missing the HBP, but his bat fling isn't going to help when he's already got a terrible rep with umps. Broussard looked frustrated as well. Probably would too with that batting line. Byrd fired his gear down after a K, too. It's the first of 162 games and we are already whining and showing that kind of frustration. Can't be good.

About the only positive was Laird's defense. He gunned down two runners trying to steal, validating the decision to keep him as starter because of his defense, but how many O fers can we handle with this line-up.

Excited about seeing if King Felix can start this year like he did last year. If so, we will struggle tonight. 161 to go.