Opening Day starter: Webb or Haren

was asked about this at the FanFest and he diplomatically said that even if Webb were ready to go on Opening Day, they probably would hold him back and ease him into the rotation to make he shoulder is 100%. I thought that was a good way to avoid the controversy and yet honor Haren for his outstanding year in 2009.

neo-conservative zionist I am afraid of change and would like to see Webb start. I dont want to wait until game 2 to see how he does.

How much of a difference will it makes if he starts one or two? Assuming he’s healthy that is.

he pretty much deserves it

BTW – i woudl put Haren as opening day. I would rather him go vs LA on the 15th vs Webb. Webb is PROBABLY still going to be getting things together his first couple starts – and i would rather his first starts be vs SD, PITT.

Mon, 4/5 Padres – Haren
Tue, 4/6 Padres – Webb
Wed, 4/7 Padres – Jackson
Day off
Fri, 4/9 Pirates – Kennedey
Sat, 4/10 Pirates – Haren
Sun, 4/11 Pirates – Webb
Day off
Tue, 4/13 at Dodgers – Jackson
Wed, 4/14 at Dodgers – kennedy
Thu, 4/15 at Dodgers – Haren
Fri, 4/16 at Padres – webb
Sat, 4/17 at Padres – jackson
Sun, 4/18 at Padres – Kenndey
Mon, 4/19 Cardinals – Buckner
Tue, 4/20 Cardinals – Haren
Wed, 4/21 Cardinals – webb
Day off
Fri, 4/23 Phillies – Jackson
Sat, 4/24 Phillies – Kennedy
Sun, 4/25 Phillies – Buckner
Mon, 4/26 at Rockies – Haren
Tue, 4/27 at Rockies – Webb
Wed, 4/28 at Rockies – jack
Thu, 4/29 at Cubs – kennedy
Fri, 4/30 at Cubs – buckner

Nick Piecoro mentioned that Hinch says Haren will start on Opening Day, and they’re aiming to have Webb start the third game.