Steven Matz twirled two scoreless innings in his second spring appearance and isn’t super keen on the idea of an opener. “But for me personally, it’s just my whole career I’ve never done that,” he said about coming in after an opener. “I’m used to starting, warming up for the game, long-tossing.” But although he would prefer starting, of course he said that he would do whatever he can to help the team win.
Luis Rojas spent five seasons managing a premier Dominican Winter League team and did well in the role, which perhaps prepares him better than any other experience to manage in the big leagues.