I think for the first time in my life I haven't watched even one pitch of a baseball game during opening week. Business obligations, family obligations and a generally overwhelming list of other things I want to do has kept me from even looking to TIVO a game and watch it in fast forward later.

That being said, if I do happen to stumble upon an Oakland A's game where Barry Zito is pitching, I'll be sure to root for everyone he's facing to strike out. Why? Zito's donating $100 bucks to wounded soldiers for every batter he faces.

He's pitching today, by the way.