Opening Day Facts

Some fun facts about our team:

• Jason Varitek today will become the first Red Sox catcher to start in 7 straight opening day games
• The Sox haven't won an opening day game since 2000
• The entire infield has changed from last year: Youk at 1st, Loretta at 2nd, Gonzo at short, and Lowell at 3rd.
• 22 of the 27 players on the opening day roster were acquired since Theo became GM
• Jonathan Papelbon is the only player on the o.d. roster who has rookie status
• Most opening day starts by a Red Sox player: Yaz with 22
• This is Schilling's first career appearance at Ameriquest Field

Today's lineup
Coco Crisp - CF
Mark Loretta - 2B
David Ortiz - DH
Manny Ramirez - LF
Trot Nixon - RF
Jason Varitek - C
Mike Lowell - 3B
Kevin Youkilis - 1B
Alex Gonzalez - SS

And on the mound: Curt Schilling, with an ERA of 0.00 (8-))
Let the games begin!