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26 Days Until Opening Day

There are 26 days until Opening Day, March 29th.

The number 26 in franchise history has been worn by the following players:

  • Tim Laker (1998)
  • Tony Graffanino (1999-2000)
  • Andy Sheets (2001-2002)
  • Jared Sandberg (2003)
  • Brook Fordyce (2004)
  • Scott Kazmir (2005)
  • Delmon Young (2006-2007)
  • Dan Johnson (2008)
  • Gabe Gross (2008-2009)
  • Stephen Vogt (2012)
  • Brad Boxberger (2014-2017)

Several memorable moments have occurred for these players while donning the number 26.

Andy Sheets wore the jersey when he was a part of the first triple play in franchise history on September 13th, 2002 in Toronto, as he caught a low liner off the bat of Ken Huckaby.