Danny Duffy will be starting his rehab assignment in Northwest Arkansas, today, as he takes one step closer to returning to the big leagues. Before Spring Training started I think many of us assumed he would be the opening day starter. Now no one is even sure what his role will be when he returns.
There are lots of factors that go into this, of course. First of all, does he have the skill? I think we can all agree that when everything is working for Danny Duffy he more than belongs in a major league rotation. But how often can he keep everything working?