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Probable Pitchers (Tuesday, April 4)
CLE Jake Westbrook, RHP (0-0, -.--) Indians (0-1) @ CWS Freddy Garcia, RHP (0-0, -.--) White Sox (1-0)
Scouting Report:
Westbrook (15-15, 4.49 ERA in 2005) was inconsistent in 2005 and needs to have regular control of his sinker to get quick outs and be as effective as he was in '04. He struggled against the White Sox last season, going 0-4 with a 5.13 ERA in five starts.
Garcia (14-8, 3.87 ERA in 2005) gets the honor of being the starting pitcher on the day the White Sox receive their World Series rings. Of course, Garcia also has to work instead of joining in the celebration. Garcia is known as a big-game pitcher, having worked up or down to the competition during the course of his stellar 99-62 career. But Garcia already has been tested even before the regular season begins, turning in two tremendous efforts for Venezuela during the World Baseball Classic. Garcia has struggled during his career at U.S. Cellular Field, posting a 10-9 record and 4.67 ERA. But he is 6-3 with a 3.04 ERA lifetime against the Indians.
MIN Johan Santana, LHP (0-0, -.--) Twins (0-0) @ TOR Roy Halladay, RHP (0-0, -.--) Blue Jays (0-0)
Scouting Report:
After two straight Cy Young quality seasons, Johan Santana (16-7, 2.87 ERA in 2005) will make his first-ever Opening Day start. The southpaw put together a career high 231 2/3 innings in 2005 and once again led the AL in strikeouts with 238. But to pick up the win, Santana will have to improve upon the 6.57 ERA he earned in two outings against the Blue Jays last season.
Halladay (12-4, 2.41 ERA in 2005) will be Toronto's Opening Day starter for the fourth consecutive season. The right-hander is back at full strength this year after a line drive broke his left shin on July 8 and ended his season, along with his bid for a second American League Cy Young award. The Blue Jays will probably go as Halladay goes this year. The team's success might be most dependant on him having another All-Star performance.
BOS Tim Wakefield, RHP (0-0, -.--) Red Sox (1-0) @ TEX Vicente Padilla, RHP (0-0, -.--) Rangers (0-1)
Scouting Report:
The veteran knuckleballer Wakefield (16-12, 4.15 ERA in 2005) enters his 12th season with the Red Sox. Last year was one of Wakefield's best, as he led the team in wins, innings and strikeouts. The 225 1/3 innings logged by Wakefield last year represented a season-high. He got better as the season wore on, posting an 8-3 record over his final 13 starts. Wakefield has struggled in Texas during his career, going 4-9 with a 5.40 ERA in 14 appearances.
Padilla (9-12, 4.71 ERA in 2005) had a quiet spring but the Rangers liked his progress. Pitching coach Mark Connor worked with him on not being completely reliant on his fastball by using his changeup and breaking ball more. Padilla made one start against the Red Sox last season as a member of the Phillies, allowing eight hits and five runs in 2.2 innings in a 7-1 loss.
FLA Sergio Mitre, RHP (0-0, -.--) Marlins (0-1) @ HOU Andy Pettitte, LHP (0-0, -.--) Astros (1-0)
Scouting Report:
Acquired from the Cubs, Mitre (2-5, 5.37 ERA in 2005) provides some big-league experience to a young rotation. He faced the Astros once last season, giving up two runs in seven innings while not being involved in the decision.
Pettitte (17-9, 2.39 ERA in 2005), the Astros' Pitcher of the Year in 2005, struck out 171 hitters, the second-highest total of his career. He ranked second in the Majors with a 2.39 ERA, a career-low. He went 14-2 with a 1.56 ERA in his last 20 starts of the season from June 20 to Oct. 1, leading the Majors in ERA and wins during that time span. He won 14 of his last 16 decisions and allowed three or fewer earned runs in 31 of his 33 starts.
PIT Victor Santos, RHP (0-0, -.--) Pirates (0-1) @ MIL Chris Capuano, LHP (0-0, -.--) Brewers (1-0)
Scouting Report:
Santos will make his first career start for the Pirates after earning the final spot in the starting rotation with a solid spring performance. The former Brewer is 5-13 with a 4.65 ERA in 32 career appearances at Miller Park.
Capuano (18-12, 3.99 ERA in 2005) ranked fourth in the National League with 18 wins last season, the most by a Brewers starter since Teddy Higuera in 1987. He also led the Majors with 12 pickoffs and ranked second among NL left-handers (trailing only teammate Doug Davis) with 176 strikeouts. Capuano is 1-3 with a 6.67 ERA lifetime against Pittsburgh.
LAA John Lackey, RHP (0-0, -.--) Angels (1-0) @ SEA Joel Pineiro, RHP (0-0, -.--) Mariners (0-1)
Scouting Report:
Lackey (14-5, 3.44 ERA in 2005) put together his best year as a big-league pitcher last season, establishing consistency and finishing third in the AL with 199 strikeouts. He went 9-2 on the road last season. He 5-6 with a 3.68 ERA in his career vs. Seattle.
Unlike last year at this time, when he injured his shoulder in Spring Training, Pineiro (7-11, 5.62 ERA in 2005) comes into the season healthy and with some confidence after pitching well for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. He won both of his starts against the Angels last season, including a complete game win on July 7 in which he allowed just two earned runs on six hits.
NYY Mike Mussina, RHP (0-0, -.--) Yankees (1-0) @ OAK Rich Harden, RHP (0-0, -.--) Athletics (0-1)
Scouting Report:
Mussina (13-8, 4.41 ERA in 2005) looks to open his season on a high note, having ended 2005 with a loss to the Angels in Game 5 of the Division Series. Mussina battled elbow problems late last year, but he has been healthy all spring. Mussina was 2-0 with a 1.13 ERA in two starts against the A's last season.
Harden (10-5, 2.53 ERA in 2005) spent two stints on the disabled list last year and underwent offseason surgery on his left shoulder, but looked healthy and strong all spring and is a fashionable preseason pick to win the AL Cy Young. In four career starts against the Yankees, though, Harden is 1-2 with a 5.55 ERA.
SF Matt Morris, RHP (0-0, -.--) Giants (0-1) @ SD Shawn Estes, LHP (0-0, -.--) Padres (1-0)
Scouting Report:
In his prime, the 31-year-old Morris (14-10, 4.11 ERA in 2005) is an innings-eater with 101 career victories. He's lost a bit on his fastball but his curve is hellacious and he adds a veteran presence to the hill. Morris made two starts versus the Brewers in 2005, going 1-0 with a 3.27 ERA. In his career, Morris is 11-4 with a 3.15 ERA in 19 appearances (17 starts) against Milwaukee.
The veteran Estes (7-8, 4.80 ERA in 2005) has bounced back from a season-ending left foot injury with Arizona in 2005 and is throwing comfortably and capably. He doesn't throw as hard as he once did but he has refined his repertoire, is smarter and more poised and gets outs with fewer deliveries, relying on the left side of the infield.
ATL John Smoltz, RHP (0-0, -.--) Braves (1-0) @ LAD Brad Penny, RHP (0-0, -.--) Dodgers (0-1)
Scouting Report:
Smoltz (14-7, 3.06 in 2005) moved from the closer's role and completed 229 2/3 impressive innings last year. He has overcome the shoulder fatigue that plagued him at the end of 2005 and entered this season determined to pace himself. He allowed two earned runs in seven innings during his only start against the Dodgers last year.
With his arm fully healed and the rest of his body in peak condition, Penny (7-9, 3.90 ERA in 2005) is a rediscovered breaking ball away from being dominant. He was much stronger pitching at home than on the road in 2005, finishing 5-2 with a 3.06 ERA in 14 starts at Dodger Stadium compared to a 2-7 record and 4.76 ERA in 15 road starts. Penny did not face Atlanta last season, but is 7-4 with a 4.66 ERA in 16 career starts versus the Braves.
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Probable Pitchers (Tuesday, April 4)
CLE Jake Westbrook, RHP (0-0, -.--) Indians (0-1) @ CWS Freddy Garcia, RHP (0-0, -.--) White Sox (1-0)
Scouting Report:
Westbrook (15-15, 4.49 ERA in 2005) was inconsistent in 2005 and needs to have regular control of his sinker to get quick outs and be as effective as he was in '04. He struggled against the White Sox last season, going 0-4 with a 5.13 ERA in five starts.
Garcia (14-8, 3.87 ERA in 2005) gets the honor of being the starting pitcher on the day the White Sox receive their World Series rings. Of course, Garcia also has to work instead of joining in the celebration. Garcia is known as a big-game pitcher, having worked up or down to the competition during the course of his stellar 99-62 career. But Garcia already has been tested even before the regular season begins, turning in two tremendous efforts for Venezuela during the World Baseball Classic. Garcia has struggled during his career at U.S. Cellular Field, posting a 10-9 record and 4.67 ERA. But he is 6-3 with a 3.04 ERA lifetime against the Indians.
MIN Johan Santana, LHP (0-0, -.--) Twins (0-0) @ TOR Roy Halladay, RHP (0-0, -.--) Blue Jays (0-0)
Scouting Report:
After two straight Cy Young quality seasons, Johan Santana (16-7, 2.87 ERA in 2005) will make his first-ever Opening Day start. The southpaw put together a career high 231 2/3 innings in 2005 and once again led the AL in strikeouts with 238. But to pick up the win, Santana will have to improve upon the 6.57 ERA he earned in two outings against the Blue Jays last season.
Halladay (12-4, 2.41 ERA in 2005) will be Toronto's Opening Day starter for the fourth consecutive season. The right-hander is back at full strength this year after a line drive broke his left shin on July 8 and ended his season, along with his bid for a second American League Cy Young award. The Blue Jays will probably go as Halladay goes this year. The team's success might be most dependant on him having another All-Star performance.
BOS Tim Wakefield, RHP (0-0, -.--) Red Sox (1-0) @ TEX Vicente Padilla, RHP (0-0, -.--) Rangers (0-1)
Scouting Report:
The veteran knuckleballer Wakefield (16-12, 4.15 ERA in 2005) enters his 12th season with the Red Sox. Last year was one of Wakefield's best, as he led the team in wins, innings and strikeouts. The 225 1/3 innings logged by Wakefield last year represented a season-high. He got better as the season wore on, posting an 8-3 record over his final 13 starts. Wakefield has struggled in Texas during his career, going 4-9 with a 5.40 ERA in 14 appearances.
Padilla (9-12, 4.71 ERA in 2005) had a quiet spring but the Rangers liked his progress. Pitching coach Mark Connor worked with him on not being completely reliant on his fastball by using his changeup and breaking ball more. Padilla made one start against the Red Sox last season as a member of the Phillies, allowing eight hits and five runs in 2.2 innings in a 7-1 loss.
FLA Sergio Mitre, RHP (0-0, -.--) Marlins (0-1) @ HOU Andy Pettitte, LHP (0-0, -.--) Astros (1-0)
Scouting Report:
Acquired from the Cubs, Mitre (2-5, 5.37 ERA in 2005) provides some big-league experience to a young rotation. He faced the Astros once last season, giving up two runs in seven innings while not being involved in the decision.
Pettitte (17-9, 2.39 ERA in 2005), the Astros' Pitcher of the Year in 2005, struck out 171 hitters, the second-highest total of his career. He ranked second in the Majors with a 2.39 ERA, a career-low. He went 14-2 with a 1.56 ERA in his last 20 starts of the season from June 20 to Oct. 1, leading the Majors in ERA and wins during that time span. He won 14 of his last 16 decisions and allowed three or fewer earned runs in 31 of his 33 starts.
PIT Victor Santos, RHP (0-0, -.--) Pirates (0-1) @ MIL Chris Capuano, LHP (0-0, -.--) Brewers (1-0)
Scouting Report:
Santos will make his first career start for the Pirates after earning the final spot in the starting rotation with a solid spring performance. The former Brewer is 5-13 with a 4.65 ERA in 32 career appearances at Miller Park.
Capuano (18-12, 3.99 ERA in 2005) ranked fourth in the National League with 18 wins last season, the most by a Brewers starter since Teddy Higuera in 1987. He also led the Majors with 12 pickoffs and ranked second among NL left-handers (trailing only teammate Doug Davis) with 176 strikeouts. Capuano is 1-3 with a 6.67 ERA lifetime against Pittsburgh.
LAA John Lackey, RHP (0-0, -.--) Angels (1-0) @ SEA Joel Pineiro, RHP (0-0, -.--) Mariners (0-1)
Scouting Report:
Lackey (14-5, 3.44 ERA in 2005) put together his best year as a big-league pitcher last season, establishing consistency and finishing third in the AL with 199 strikeouts. He went 9-2 on the road last season. He 5-6 with a 3.68 ERA in his career vs. Seattle.
Unlike last year at this time, when he injured his shoulder in Spring Training, Pineiro (7-11, 5.62 ERA in 2005) comes into the season healthy and with some confidence after pitching well for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. He won both of his starts against the Angels last season, including a complete game win on July 7 in which he allowed just two earned runs on six hits.
NYY Mike Mussina, RHP (0-0, -.--) Yankees (1-0) @ OAK Rich Harden, RHP (0-0, -.--) Athletics (0-1)
Scouting Report:
Mussina (13-8, 4.41 ERA in 2005) looks to open his season on a high note, having ended 2005 with a loss to the Angels in Game 5 of the Division Series. Mussina battled elbow problems late last year, but he has been healthy all spring. Mussina was 2-0 with a 1.13 ERA in two starts against the A's last season.
Harden (10-5, 2.53 ERA in 2005) spent two stints on the disabled list last year and underwent offseason surgery on his left shoulder, but looked healthy and strong all spring and is a fashionable preseason pick to win the AL Cy Young. In four career starts against the Yankees, though, Harden is 1-2 with a 5.55 ERA.
SF Matt Morris, RHP (0-0, -.--) Giants (0-1) @ SD Shawn Estes, LHP (0-0, -.--) Padres (1-0)
Scouting Report:
In his prime, the 31-year-old Morris (14-10, 4.11 ERA in 2005) is an innings-eater with 101 career victories. He's lost a bit on his fastball but his curve is hellacious and he adds a veteran presence to the hill. Morris made two starts versus the Brewers in 2005, going 1-0 with a 3.27 ERA. In his career, Morris is 11-4 with a 3.15 ERA in 19 appearances (17 starts) against Milwaukee.
The veteran Estes (7-8, 4.80 ERA in 2005) has bounced back from a season-ending left foot injury with Arizona in 2005 and is throwing comfortably and capably. He doesn't throw as hard as he once did but he has refined his repertoire, is smarter and more poised and gets outs with fewer deliveries, relying on the left side of the infield.
ATL John Smoltz, RHP (0-0, -.--) Braves (1-0) @ LAD Brad Penny, RHP (0-0, -.--) Dodgers (0-1)
Scouting Report:
Smoltz (14-7, 3.06 in 2005) moved from the closer's role and completed 229 2/3 impressive innings last year. He has overcome the shoulder fatigue that plagued him at the end of 2005 and entered this season determined to pace himself. He allowed two earned runs in seven innings during his only start against the Dodgers last year.
With his arm fully healed and the rest of his body in peak condition, Penny (7-9, 3.90 ERA in 2005) is a rediscovered breaking ball away from being dominant. He was much stronger pitching at home than on the road in 2005, finishing 5-2 with a 3.06 ERA in 14 starts at Dodger Stadium compared to a 2-7 record and 4.76 ERA in 15 road starts. Penny did not face Atlanta last season, but is 7-4 with a 4.66 ERA in 16 career starts versus the Braves.
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