Baker slotted to start Opening Day
February 16, 2010
In an interview with Jim Souhan of the Star Tribune, Twins pitching coach Rick Anderson stated that Scott Baker will be the Opening Day starter when Minnesota takes on the Los Angeles Angels on April 5th. Anderson said Baker earned it after going 12-2 to finish out the 2009 season.
Of course, a lot can happen between now and then with opening day still 49 days away and spring training just around the corner. One needs to only look back to last year when Baker was penciled in as the Opening Day starter but ended up on the 15-day disabled list with a stiff shoulder.
Francisco Liriano took the Opening Day spot and gave up four runs in a 6-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners in the final home opener in the Metrodome. It was a rough start for the lefty where he ended the season with a 5-13 mark and a 5.80 ERA before finishing out the season in the bullpen with a few spot starts.
With the rough season behind him, Anderson stated that Liriano has had some great outings in winter ball and will be able to compete for the final spot in the rotation come spring training.
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