Myers named Opening Day starter
Published 2/26/2008 by Ken Mandel at Major League Baseball News
Make no mistake, Brett Myers is honored. Who wouldn't be after being named to start Opening Day. He just acknowledged his surprise in being told he'll receive the ball March 31 vs. the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.
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