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TORONTO - Former Toronto manager John Farrell returned to Rogers Centre to boos with his Boston Red Sox on Friday. The crowd booed heartily as Farrell's name was announced to kick off the Boston lineup.

DENVER - For a pitcher who rarely shows any hint of nerves, Jeff Francis certainly had a bundle of them. Home opener. Packed park. New manager's Coors Field debut. Francis wanted this day to be memorable. So, he made sure it was.

BALTIMORE - It seems as if there is no ballpark — or landmark — big enough to contain the mighty swing of Baltimore slugger Chris Davis.

DETROIT - The banged-up New York Yankees had two setbacks in one afternoon.

ARLINGTON, Texas - Longtime Texas Rangers fan Robbie Parker grabbed former star catcher Ivan Rodriguez in a long embrace and didn't seem to want to let go.

ATLANTA - Louisville already had the bigger names, the better team and some unfinished business after coming up short in last year's Final Four. All Wichita State had was the cute-and-cuddly underdog angle. Now the Shockers don't even have that.

CINCINNATI - Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson is being honoured for something he did in Cincinnati 18 years ago. Johnson led the Reds to a division title in 1995 and the NL championship series, where they were swept by Atlanta.

ARLINGTON, Texas - Texas Rangers fans were cheering again for Josh Hamilton — this time when the slugger struck out.

PHILADELPHIA - Hall of Fame third basemen George Brett and Mike Schmidt are both undecided if they'll attend this summer's induction ceremonies at Cooperstown. No one was elected to the Hall of Fame this year.

CHICAGO - Fans of the lovable losers have something to look forward to, after all.