Johan Santana, who began spring training having not pitched in over a year, and who was uncertain to be ready to go opening day, gave us five scoreless innings. He also did what aces do, getting the out when it matters most- that final out of his day with the bases loaded.
David Wright did what he was supposed to do in driving in the game's only run. This, despite missing most of the spring with an oblique muscle injury that prevented him from swinging a bat. If Andres Torres spends less than a month on the DL, the training staff will have come far in rehabbing their reputation. Especially since nobody thought Tim Byrdak would be ready to contribute (striking out the 2 batters he faced) by opening day.
People say you can't rebuild in New York. This is false. I know I've predicted doom and gloom, but I'm a cyinic. I'm also a fan- give me a reason to believe, any reason, and I will.
