Penny will get the opening day start. Saw him at Santa Anita in January when "Excess Temptations" was running. His father was with him and looked like a typical socal owner type in the walking ring. Penny of course had a cowboy hat and boots on to make sure everyone knew he was from Ok. Great pitcher and always looking like a Cy Young contender for the first half of the season. Then he fades and Lowe warms up.
Kuroda looks pretty damn good and the Dodgers have always had good luck with the Japanese guys.....at least for the first year. (Nomo, Ishii, Saito).
Of note, Laroche tore a tendon in his throwing hand today and needs surgery. 6-8 weeks. Nomar sleeps well tonight.
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