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    Cubs Dempster named Opening Day starter

    The Cubs have named Ryan Dempster their Opening Day starter.
    He gets the nod over Matt Garza, who is a superior pitcher but doesn't have the tenure in a Cubs uniform that Dempster does. It will be the second straight Opening Day nod for Dempster, who had a disastrous April last season before settling in after that. Paul Maholm will get the ball in the team's fifth game, with the No. 3 and No. 4 starters yet to be determined. Jeff Samardzjia is expected to grab one of the spots.
    I am really surprised Garza is not getting the nod with the year he had last year. I understand Dempster has been there longer but that shouldn't matter when you are setting your rotation.

    In other news, Rizzo was optioned down to AAA.

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    Meh, not a fan of the decision, but oh well. No big deal.

    And about Rizzo. They made it pretty clear from the get go that he'd be down in AAA for a while. I assume until around July to get another year of service from him.
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    Re: Dempster named Opening Day starter

    Not Travis Wood?

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    Re: Dempster named Opening Day starter

    Man has he gotten rocked this spring. Good thing he has an option left. I wouldn't be surprised if he stays in Iowa until he's showing some promise or a couple of injuries happen.
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