Scott Elarton, Opening Day Starter

The great Royals manager, Buddy Bell, has named Scott Elarton the Opening Day starter

6 years ago, this guy was a frontline pitcher in waiting. Unfortunately, a stint through Colorado derailed his career. A move to Cleveland seems to have cleansed him of the bad habits he picked up in Colorado.

In any case, with Redman hurt, this was probably the right choice.