Posted April 3, 20168 yr comment_1541529 I have not been to Opening Day since 1993 (I was 10). I live in Tampa now and am coming down for the first two games.I have been to Marlins Park for like 15-20 games, so I am familiar with what is at the Park on a Normal game day. I usually try to get autographs from Marlins players and have not had much luck at batting Practice. Should I get a little more luck on opening night? Is there anything extra to expect other than the Introduction of the entire roster? How early does that introduction start? I dont want to miss that? Also is there anywhere to get autographs after the game? I know Dolphin Stadium was easier for visting teams because the bus parks at the gate. When do players park now? Is it worth hanging out? Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 3, 20168 yr comment_1541534 You're over thinking it. It's the same as it was in 93. Nothing has changed. Be sure to stop at a Blockbuster on your way home to pick up a movie to watch afterwards. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 3, 20168 yr comment_1541546 Last year they had Michael Buffer announce the roster. Was cool, I guess. Not sure what's the plan for this season. It all started I think an hour before the game, so I assume 6. As for player parking and autographs, they park on the upper level of the home plate garage. But I don't expect there'll be much signing at least for a couple weeks. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 3, 20168 yr comment_1541547 What to expect opening day? not brad hand!!! Bang zoom zip hip plop!!!!!! Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 3, 20168 yr comment_1541548 I expect something more traditional this year. No Buffer type thing, no players running through the crowd thing. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541601 What to expect opening day? not brad hand!!! Bang zoom zip hip plop!!!!!! You got it,so what's next ? Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541602 I expect Mutts and Nats lose games before our opening day,and I got it already. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541618 I hope the guy in charge of closing the roof stays awake this year. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541623 I hope the guy in charge of closing the roof stays awake this year. Well said Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541631 Yeah I would rather they take the traditional approach to Opening Day. Although Buffer was pretty cool last year, the players running through the crowd was tacky but not as bad as 2012. Line them up on the foul lines and let's win a game. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541634 Visiting teams come out of the south side of the stadium while the Marlins come out the north side. I'm going to skip out on opening day this year for the first time in over a decade. I am going to game 2, however. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541641 I don't mind a degree of pageantry for Opening Day but considering how overblown some of ours have been especially compared to our lack of on field success, yeah I'm totally down with scaling it down this year. God Bless America with a flyover and the flag on the field and that's it. Maybe play the Taiwanese anthem for Chen and call it a day. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541642 I hope the guy in charge of closing the roof stays awake this year. Do we set the record in the world for the first rain delay at the stadium with roof ? Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541643 I don't mind a degree of pageantry for Opening Day but considering how overblown some of ours have been especially compared to our lack of on field success, yeah I'm totally down with scaling it down this year. God Bless America with a flyover and the flag on the field and that's it. Maybe play the Taiwanese anthem for Chen and call it a day. And have Chen be the singer. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541645 The Marlins try to emulate the Yankees in a lot of ways, but they still have a tendency to have these stunts that you would expect from a single A team in Mississippi. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541646 The Marlins try to emulate the Yankees in a lot of ways, but they still have a tendency to have these stunts that you would expect from a single A team in Mississippi. yeah but look for something more-Yankees like tomorrow... Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541648 If Giuliani throws out the first pitch I will probably have to be revived by paramedics. I can confirm its not this so you're safe Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541649 yeah but look for something more-Yankees like tomorrow... Did they finally fire the douche responsible for all of the cringeworthy stunts? Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541650 Did they finally fire the douche responsible for all of the cringeworthy stunts? As a matter of fact, yes there is someone new this year. I don't believe he was fired though, just left for a new gig. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541652 As a matter of fact, yes there is someone new this year Oh, thank god. Maybe the team will feel like less of a circus act now. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541657 Shakeball pitcher. otw to hell Your ticket there was punched long ago anyway but that one should get you to the front of the line. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541658 Something Yankee-like? They pulling in Steinbrenner's corpse for the ceremony? Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541659 so are the Marlins having a ring ceremony? ..oh wait it's 2016 I thought it was 2004 where do time goes Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541660 Speaking of what to expect, @Admin , do you know if they expanded the netting behind home plate to reach further down the line? I like to sit behind the dugouts, but it's a risk I don't like to subject my family to. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 4, 20168 yr comment_1541661 Speaking of what to expect, @Admin , do you know if they expanded the netting behind home plate to reach further down the line? I like to sit behind the dugouts, but it's a risk I don't like to subject my family to. That probably costs money so I'm gonna guess no they didn't unless Admin himself paid for it. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/72716-what-to-expect-at-opening-day/?&do=findComment&comment=1541661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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