A view of the opening day team introductions on the field at Comerica Park prior to the start of the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The Tigers defeated the Red Sox 3-2. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images
Red Sox 2012 Opening Day
Red Sox 2012 Opening Day
A Detroit Tigers fans uses a classic line on opening day outside Comerica Park prior to the start of the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Red Sox 2012 Opening Day
(Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Red Sox 2012 Opening Day
Red Sox 2012 Opening Day
Red Sox starter Jon Lester throws a pitch in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers on Opening Day 2012. Lester allowed one run in seven innings in Boston's 3-2 loss. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Red Sox 2012 Opening Day
Tigers starter Justin Verlander pitches in the sixth inning on opening day against the Red Sox. The reigning Cy Young winner and MVP threw eight shutout innings while striking out seven. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Red Sox 2012 Opening Day
Red Sox Manager Bobby Valentine watches the action from the dugout during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Red Sox 2012 Opening Day
Red Sox starter Jon Lester throws a pitch in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers on Opening Day 2012. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Red Sox 2012 Opening Day
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine goes to the mound in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers on opening day. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Red Sox 2012 Opening Day
Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis reacts after striking out in the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers on opening day at Comerica Park. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Red Sox 2012 Opening Day
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine walks back to the dugout after making a pitching change in the ninth inning on opening day against the Tigers. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Red Sox 2012 Opening Day
Red Sox reliever Mark Melancon throws a pitch in the ninth inning against the Tigers on opening day. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
