Town Topics: How do you feel about the start of the baseball season?

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, April 4, 2025

Jim Hamilton  Owner, Miami Lakes Sports Shop  Miami Lakes 

     “I’m always excited on opening day,” Jim Hamilton said. “Expectations are the highest in the beginning.” 

Mike Dentes  Freight Forward Logistics  Miami Lakes 

    “Yeah of course,” Mike Dentes said. “Usually in my case I play Fantasy Baseball, so it’s double the excitement for the opening week. I enjoyed the series in Japan [Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs in March] that was really good, and I’m rooting for the Atlanta Braves. Also, when you play baseball or softball, you have to be more excited for the opening day.” 

Jose Cabellero Retired  Miami Lakes 

      “Yes, I was excited to see what the [Miami] Marlins are going to do,” Jose Cabellero said in Spanish. “I know they have a young team without much experience, but they have played well these last games I have watched. Let’s see what the season brings. Everyone knows how to win, but it’s knowing how to lose. They were playing good baseball, they won three games, they are playing the baseball I like. They’re doing more plays, they’re doing better base running and it’s the baseball I recognize.” 

Juan Cruz  Music teacher  Hollywood 

     “Of course! It’s almost like going back to the candy shop after waiting for a year,” Juan Cruz said.  “[I’m rooting for the] San Diego Padres and they’re winning. I’m super excited.” 

David Oliver  Retired Market Research Manager,  The Miami Herald  Miami Lakes 

     “Normally I am,” David Oliver said. “But because of the injuries to the Marlins pitchers and position players, it’s difficult to get excited …because the prospects are bad.” 

 Alexandra Herrera interviewed our Town Topics talkers and photographed everyone except for David Oliver; Linda Trischitta took his picture. We thank you all!