From the AP Quote:
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Scott Kazmir is to make his second straight opening-day start for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays when he takes the mound at Yankee Stadium on April 2.
Kazmir will join Wilson Alvarez as the only Devil Rays pitchers to start consecutive openers.
"It's an honor to pitch the Rays' first game," Kazmir said after manager Joe Maddon announced his decision Tuesday.
Maddon said he was firmly committed to the choice.
"That's in cement -- he's wearing cement shoes," Maddon said.
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I know many expect the kid to take another step up in 2007 and continue to come into his own as the top guy on the Devil Rays staff. Doubt there was any serious consideration for anyone else to be the ace. The D-Rays probably won't win many games, but Kazmir will be fun to watch (for when they get on ESPN playing the Red Sox and Yankees
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03-20-2007, 08:07 PM
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