Justin Verlander is the best pitcher on the Tigers therfore he will pitch on opening day
Not in 2008. They lost to the Kansas City Royals 5 to 4 in 11 innings.
Most likely the GREATEST...Jack Morris!
On April 5, 1999, the Yankees lost to the Oakland A's 5-3 on opening day in Oakland. The Yankees won their home opener on April 9th against the Detroit Tigers 12-3.
The longest Opening Day game in major league history was a 15-inning affair played at Cleveland Stadium on April 19, 1960. The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Indians 4-2.
tom "terrific" seaver with 16 opening day starts
The Boston Red Sox opened the 1994 season at home on April 4th against the Detroit Tigers. The Red Sox won the game 9-8.
Josh becket
Rick Rhoden on Opening Day 1982 off Jim Kaat of the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Tigers' 1918 home opener was on April 24th and they beat Cleveland 5-2.
Jim Perry on Opening Day in the 1970 season, defeating the Chicago White Sox 12-0.
In 1984 the Tigers ignored tradition and played their opening day game before the Reds.
Santana...shut out the Red Sox...