Colby Lewis開幕先發 Rangers manager Ron Washington has named Colby Lewis his Opening Day starter. http://ppt.cc/,5rH ARLINGTON - More than a month before the start of spring training, Rangers manager Ron Washington already has announced his intended opening day pitcher: RHP Colby Lewis. During a question-and-answer session with fans on the final day of Rangers Fan Fest, Washington told fans that was his intention. He later said Japanese RHP Yu Darvish would not start the opener - if he signs. The Rangers have until Wednesday at 4 p.m. CT to sign Darvish. Barring a health issue, it would appear the only thing that could change Lewis' status would be the signing of veteran Roy Oswalt. If the Rangers sign Oswalt, he would be a viable contender for the top spot. If the Rangers add only Darvish, it's likely the rotation would look like this: RHP Colby Lewis LHP Derek Holland RHP Yu Darvish LHP Matt Harrison RHP Neftali Feliz That scenario would have RHP Alexi Ogando heading back to the bullpen. The switching of positions would seem a little unusual with Feliz moving from the bullpen to the rotation and Ogando moving from the rotation to the bullpen. But Washington said the club has committed to Feliz beginning the year as a starter. "We'll let everybody go as a starter at the beginning of spring," Washington said. "We like the depth. About midway through, they may start to weed themselves out. But you never know what you may need." If the Rangers sign Oswalt, you could see a situation in which the club goes this way with its rotation: RHP Roy Oswalt RHP Colby Lewis LHP Derek Holland RHP Yu Darvish RHP Neftali Feliz Under that scenario, Matt Harrison, who ranked in the top 10 among all left-handed starters in the majors in most categories last year, would also head back to the bullpen or potentially be traded to fill another need. --

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