robert: opening day for the nats monday night but first a little action with the yankees today. wilson ramos, right up the middle, r.b.i. single, scoring two. 3-0 nats. in the fifth, ryan zimmerman looking really comfortable at his new position, right at home at first base. the nice scoop, easy out. but here comes trouble. eighth-inning, drew storen gives up a two run shot. the yankees take the lead after that. the nats go down 4-3. opening day against the mets, first pitch 4 p.m. monday. a new season, but slightly higher expectations, as if they were not high enough. >> florida is fine, but d.c. is always fun to come back to. just happy to see the guys excited. robert: the nationals have returned to the comforts of home and a very thin layer field. >> we had a good rotation last year, so high expectations last year. we have been here in done this. robert: another opening day for nats skipper matt williams. it never gets old. coach: it's always exciting, all the optimism. if you ever lose that edge, i don't think it's a good thing. nerves, yeah excitement, adrenaline, all of those things combined. robert: a new season about to bloom, the expectations of ultrahigh, and the roster