re: Why is Poche starting tomorrow and Lange Saturday?

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You guys are reading way to much in to this. He is starting Poche because he is the veteran and Paul has always gave the opening night start to the veteran starting pitcher. You guys do remember this is Paul Maineiri right? This will not stay like this he is always tweaking with rotation/lineup.

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This is most likely the correct answer, and it's likely Lange will end up Friday night starter.

For the sake of argument, however, it is an interesting one. Poche likely will be one of the top starters in the SEC. Not quite elite but solid. I think he is capable of being the Friday night guy should it be set up that way. On the other hand, Lange is going to go deep into games the majority of his outings which should leave the bullpen in good condition through the rest of the weekend.