Chien-Ming Wang to start Opening Day

Chien-Ming Wang is getting a second chance to go first. Having missed out on his opportunity to start the season opener last year because of a hamstring injury, Wang officially was tabbed as the Yankees' Opening Day starter on Friday.

"I'm very happy and very excited," Wang said. "It's my first time on Opening Day, so for me, it's very big." The final opener in the 85-year history of Yankee Stadium will take place on March 31 against Roy Halladay and the Blue Jays. That also happens to be Wang's 28th birthday. Continue