Maybe it doesn’t impact the season at all, but there’s still something special about making that Opening Day start.
All The Way Back, Johan Santana Set For Opening-Day Start
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL: Pitcher Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets poses for photos during MLB photo day in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images) Getty ImagesBad shoulder injuries aren’t like bad elbow injuries. These days, elbow injuries often seem like just another bump in a pitcher’s developmental path; shoulder injuries can turn a great pitcher in a good one. Or into a retired one. So it’s never been safe to assume that Santana would someday make another Opening Day start.
So if you’re a baseball fan, this should be heartening. I’m still not convinced that Santana’s all the way back, and in fact even before the injury he’d lost some of his luster. For a while now, it’s looked like the Johan Santana who won two Cy Young Awards (and should have won three) simply doesn’t exist any more.
Read Article >Yovani Gallardo To Start Over Zack Greinke On Brewers’ Opening Day
Roenicke’s come up with a name now.
Did Gallardo earn the honor over Greinke with his spring performance? Hardly. Gallardo’s allowed eight runs in 18 innings, with five walks and 16 strikeouts, while Greinke’s allowed two runs in just over 12 innings, with one walk and 20 strikeouts. So that sinks in: Zack Greinke has one walk and 20 strikeouts this spring.
Read Article >Stephen Strasburg Will Start Against Cubs On Opening Day
MIAMI GARDENS, FL: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches during a game against the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Getty Images
