Schil-lacked

Curt Schilling demonstrated that a great Spring Training doesn't guarantee a lick of success in the regular season as the Red Sox dropped the season opener 7-1 in Kansas City today. Schilling's control was decidedly lacking today. I laughed this afternoon when Yankee's starter Carl "I Think I Pulled My Glute and Will Miss the Rest of the Season" Pavano couldn't get out of the fifth inning against the Rays. I cried this evening when Schilling didn't even go out for the fifth inning.

If the Yankees lost today, it would have supported my assertion that the team doesn't have enough starting pitching to succeed this year. Unfortunately, their come-from-behind victory supports the pundits who said they have enough offense to overcome the poor rotation.

I think that J.D. Drew is going to get on base at a crazy clip this year, but end up scoring something like 30 runs. We don't have anyone who can bat 6th this year.

What state do the Royals play in? Kansas or Missouri? While we're at it, do the Chiefs play in Kansas or Missouri? I always assumed the Chiefs played in Missouri, but I'm not so sure about the Royals. Can the state of Missouri really support two baseball teams?

How can a professional team allow water fountains to spray water across the camera locations? The Royals probably don't broadcast in HD, but they should realize that other teams do.

We've got a whole extra day to brood about the first loss of the season. I hope that Beckett can provide a pick-me up on Wednesday.