Comments on: What special skills does it take to be the Opening Day starter?

By: stlouis1baseball

stlouis1baseball — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:35:24 +0000

Valid point C.C. I will counter that with mentioning the Pirates were very competitive the first half of the last two years.

sabathiawouldbegoodattheeighthtoo — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:23:54 +0000

The ability to pitch better than the opposing team’s best pitcher? The Cubs open against the Pirates, so the bar is not too high here.

goirishgo — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:21:53 +0000

It takes an old police cruiser, a full tank of gas, half pack of cigarettes and sunglasses.

cosanostra71 — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:30:35 +0000

If you play for the Diamondbacks, it requires being the grittiest player in the history of baseball.

Old Gator — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:46:31 +0000

It requires nerves of steel, the ability to see into the mind of the opposing batter, powerful gasoline, a clean windshield, and a shoe shine. Over.

Ben — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:35:16 +0000

“What starting pitcher who makes a 25-man roster is not “capable” of doing that?”

Any Twins pitcher.

dowhatifeellike — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:30:09 +0000

I think the OD starter gets to carry the “#1″ mantle for the rest of the season. So for some, especially in a contract year, it might matter.

As far as what it takes, you have to have a lot of grit and some hustle with a splash of gumption.

thon — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:19:53 +0000

Actually that’s what Jeff Samardzija had to say about it. But pretty close–same team.