I think it was a coincidence that the first home game of the Yankees' season was against the Angels, the current team of last year's World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, but it sure was a good coincidence. Matsui was the last player to receive his ring and he got roaring applause from the crowd as well as hugs from every Yankee on the field. During his first at-bat, he receive even more applause as Andy Pettitte stepped off the mound and he tipped his helmet. Hideki Matsui has always been a class act and he'll always be a Yankee to Yankee fans.
Another nice appearance at the pre-game ceremonies was Gene Monahan, who left the team early in Spring Training due to an illness. Monahan is still officially away from the team as he attempts to get better, but everyone was happy to see him. Hopefully he can get better soon and rejoin the Yankees as their primary trainer.
(Photo by Peter Morgan/AP)
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