Much to his surprise, the 27-year-old Dominican pitcher, Edinson Volquez, was named Opening Day Starter, by manager Dusty Baker. It was expected that Bronson Arroyo would be getting the ball for the 1st game of the season against the Brewers, but Dusty will put Volquez as the No. 1 starter, behind him is Arroyo, followed by Cueto.
"I thought Cueto might be it, or Bronson for No. 1," Volquez said. "They're giving me the opportunity to be No. 1 and I'm excited. It's an honor. ... It surprised me when they told me. Those two guys just signed big contracts. I signed for one year. Pitching the first day is unbelievable."
Last season, Edinson had just 12 starts, went 4-3 with a 4.31 ERA. In his last full season, 2008, he won 17 games and was selected to appear in the All-Star Game.
With Edinson as the Ace, Bronson the 2nd starter, and Cueto 3rd, there are still 2 more spots in the rotation which are still open. Travis Wood, Homer Bailey, and Mike Leake will be competing for one of those spots this Spring in Goodyear, Arizona.
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