Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Tuesday night that he has Carl Pavano pegged as his Opening Day starter against the Orioles on April 6.
Twins’ pitchers and catchers don’t report until February 18, but Gardenhire is already lining up his rotation. He has also pegged Scott Baker for the home opener against Albert Pujols and the Angels on April 9. This will be Pavano’s second straight Opening Day start for Minnesota. The 36-year-old right-hander is coming off a 4.30 ERA and 102/40 K/BB ratio over 222 innings last season.
Source: twincities.com