Considering that our first 4 series are against division rivals, I'd be happy if we could get out of that with something around a .500 record.
We start out with 3 vs the Yankees, 3 vs Blue Jays, 3 vs the O's and 4 vs the Rays. I think if we can go 7-6 or 6-7 during that stretch we'll be in good shape. The better way to look at it may be to look at the past April records, because even though we have a tough start to this season, the remaining teams we play in April are: The Guardians, Royals, A's and Astro's (+1 game vs TOR on the 30th). Even considering that, I agree that getting off to a 4-9 start wouldn't be the right tone to set starting the season......it never is.
That said, if we go 6-7 to start, but finish the month going 9-5, I'd consider that (15-12 April) a fair 1st month considering who we had to play.
